YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Alexander Gray 1692–1765 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1692

Birth Location: Melrose, Roxburghshire, , Scotland

Death Date: 1765

Death Location: St Hilda St Shields, Durham, England

Father: Alexr. Grey

Mother: Elizabeth Porteous

Spouse(s): Margaret Thinne, Catherine Wilson

Children(s): Euphemia Gray, George Gray, Margaret Gray, Anne Gray, Agnes Gray, James Gray, Agnes Gray, John Gray, Violet Gray, Laurence Gray, Elspeth Gray, William Gray, Alexander III, Amelia Gray, Janet Gray, Katherine Gray

Alexander Gray was born in 1692 in Melrose, Roxburghshire, , Scotland, the child of Alexr Grey And Elizabeth Porteous. Alexander Gray married Catherine Dalrymple Wilson, Margaret Thinne, and had children including Agnes Gray, Alexander Fergusson Gray, Alexander Gray Iii, Amelia Gray, Anne Gray, Elspeth Gray, Euphemia Gray, George Gray, James Gray, Janet Gray, John Gray, Katherine Gray, Laurence Gray, Margaret Gray, Violet Gray, William Gray. Alexander Gray passed away in 1765 in St Hilda St Shields, Durham, England.

Find more search results for Alexander Gray
AG

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Alexander Gray was born in 1692 in Melrose, Roxburghshire, , Scotland, the child of Alexr Grey And Elizabeth Porteous.
  • Alexander Gray married Catherine Dalrymple Wilson, Margaret Thinne, and had children including Agnes Gray, Alexander Fergusson Gray, Alexander Gray Iii, Amelia Gray, Anne Gray, Elspeth Gray, Euphemia Gray, George Gray, James Gray, Janet Gray, John Gray, Katherine Gray, Laurence Gray, Margaret Gray, Violet Gray, William Gray.
  • Alexander Gray passed away in 1765 in St Hilda St Shields, Durham, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexr. Grey
1674–1780
Birth Location: Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland,
AG
Elizabeth Porteous
1676–
Birth Location: Largo, Fife, , Scotland
EP

Spouses(s)

Margaret Thinne
1707–1823
Birth Location: Dalkeith, Midlothian, , Scotland
MT
Catherine Wilson
1707–
Birth Location: , , , Scotland
CW

Children(s)

Euphemia Gray
1734–
Birth Location: Melrose, Roxburghshire, Scotland
EG
George Gray
1740–1796
Birth Location: Blainsle, Roxburghshire, Scotland
GG
Margaret Gray
1732–
Birth Location: Melrose, Roxburghshire, Scotland
MG
Anne Gray
1720–1774
Birth Location: Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland
AG
Agnes Gray
1742–1822
Birth Location: Blainsle, Roxburghshire, Scotland
AG
James Gray
1744–
Birth Location: Blainsle, Roxburghshire, Scotland
JG
Agnes Gray
1729–1787
Birth Location: Melrose, Roxburghshire, Scotland
AG
John Gray
1729–1748
Birth Location: Dalkeith, Midlothian, , Scotland
JG
Violet Gray
1727–
Birth Location: Dalkeith, Midlothian, , Scotland
VG
Laurence Gray
1724–
Birth Location: Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland
LG
Elspeth Gray
1723–
Birth Location: Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland
EG
William Gray
1738–
Birth Location: Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland
WG
Alexander III
1736–1796
Birth Location: Blainsle, Roxburghshire, Scotland
AI
Amelia Gray
1735–
Birth Location: , , , Scotland
AG
Janet Gray
1736–
Birth Location: , , , Scotland
JG
Katherine Gray
1738–
Birth Location: Edinburgh Parish, Midlothian, , Scotland
KG

Alexander Gray's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Gray
1692–1765
Birth Place: Melrose, Roxburghshire, , Scotland
Parents
Alexr. Grey
1674–1780
Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland,
Elizabeth Porteous
1676–
Largo, Fife, , Scotland
Grandparents
abraham Gray
1638–1679
Lasswade, Midlothian, , Scotland
Jenet Masson
1626–1677
North Leith, Midlothian, , Scotland
William Porteous
1655–
in Castlemilkplace, Scotland
Elizabeth Nicoll
1657–
Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Williame Gray
1612–1650
Issobell Patone
1616–1650
Williame Measone
1600–1650
Abigaille Schaw
1601–1644
Sir Sr
1622–1670
Lady Douglas
1626–1670
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew Gray
1594–1648
Christiane
1596–
Alice Gransden
1588–1615
William MEASONE
1580–1630
Crystane JONSTONE
1580–1630
Wm. Shaw
1580–
Bessie Myles
1580–
John Jardine
1592–1623
Elizabeth Charteris
1594–1680
Sir Douglas
1591–1656
Anne Oliphant
1604–1630

Alexander Gray's Descendants

1.
AG
Alexander Gray (1692–1765) m. Margaret Thinne (16 Sep 1707–1823) m. Catherine (Dalrymple) Wilson (1707–)
  1. 1. Euphemia Gray 1734–
  2. 2. George Gray 1740–1796 m. Jane Cooper 1741–1831 m. Elizabeth Fitzhugh 1746–1823
    1. 1. George Gray 1755–1840
    2. 2. Robert GRAY 1764–1840
  3. 3. Margaret Gray 1732– m. Henry Duncan 1748–
  4. 4. Anne Gray 1720–1774 m. James Forsyth 1722–1795
    1. 1. Marion Forsyth 1760–1800
    2. 2. Lauchlane Forsyth 1752–
    3. 3. Alexander Forsyth 1748–
    4. 4. Janet Forsyth 1754–
    5. 5. Elizabeth Forsyth 1762–
    6. 6. Mary Forsyth 1765–
    7. 7. Isobell Forsyth 1756–
    8. 8. Anne Forsyth 1758–1807
  5. 5. Agnes Gray 1742–1822 m. David Murray 1733–1816
    1. 1. Alexander Murray 1774–1816 m. Janet Slowan 1763–1848
      1. 1. Jean ((Jane)) Murray 1781–1848
      2. 2. John Murray 1785–1852
      3. 3. Alexander Murray 1792–1859
      4. 4. Thomas Murray 1795–1861
      5. 5. Jean Murray 1797–1860
      6. 6. Helen Murray 1799–
      7. 7. Andrew Murray 1789–
    2. 2. Thomas Murray 1778–1837 m. Anne Mercer 1789–1859
      1. 1. Margaret Murray 1824–1905 m. James Kemp 1822–
        1. 1. Annie (Alicia) Kemp 1854–1928
        2. 2. James Kemp 1856–
        3. 3. Thomas Kemp 1859–1892 m. Alice (Maud) Goodwill 1862–1889
        4. 4. Elizabeth(Bessie) Kemp 1861–
        5. 5. William Kemp 1852–
      2. 2. David Murray 1816–1865
      3. 3. George Murray 1817–1882
      4. 4. Elizabeth Murray 1813–
      5. 5. Mary (Ann) Murray 1820–
      6. 6. Agnes Murray 1819–1901
      7. 7. William Murray 1827–
      8. 8. Thomas Murray 1823–1852 m. Elizabeth Scott 1817–1894
        1. 1. Ann Murray 1846–1916 m. George Hall 1846–1922
        2. 2. Thomas Murray 1846–1864
        3. 3. Agnes Murray 1849–1887 m. Walter Scott 1837–1895
    3. 3. Mary Murray 1769–1843
    4. 4. Agnes Murray 1781– m. John Thomson 1777–
      1. 1. Agnes Thomson 1803–
      2. 2. Thomas Thomson 1804–
      3. 3. David Thomson 1808–
      4. 4. Mary Thomson 1822–
      5. 5. John (Douglas) Thomson 1811–1889 m. Eleanor (Miller) Ormiston 1811–1873
        1. 1. John (H) THOMPSON 1846–1897 m. Lillian (Mae) Kellogg 1855–1947
        2. 2. Margaret (A "Maggie") Thomson 1848–1887
        3. 3. Janette (G "Jenette" "Jannette" THOMPSON) Brownell 1839–1907 m. Isaac Brownell 1839–1915
        4. 4. Agnes (THOMPSON) Sears 1841–1922 m. Rufus (Alonzo) Sears 1838–1913
        5. 5. Elisabeth (E "Ella") Thompson 1855–
      6. 6. Margaret Thomson 1814– m. Peter Thomson 1813– m. Peter Coldwell 1811–1892
        1. 1. James Coldwell 1837– m. Elizabeth Scott 1830–
        2. 2. Agnes (Murray) Coldwell 1839–1896 m. William (M) Haldane 1831–1900
        3. 3. John Coldwell 1847–
        4. 4. Margaret Coldwell 1844–
        5. 5. Peter Coldwell 1849–
        6. 6. Robert Coldwell 1853–
  6. 6. James Gray 1744–
  7. 7. Agnes Gray 1729–1787
  8. 8. John Gray 1729–1748
  9. 9. Violet Gray 1727–
  10. 10. Laurence Gray 1724–
  11. 11. Elspeth Gray 1723–
  12. 12. William Gray 1738–
  13. 13. Alexander (Gray) III 1736–1796 m. Elizabeth Fitzhugh 1746–1823
    1. 1. Alexander (Gray) II 1766–1812 m. Mary (Hamilton) Warren 1770–1847
      1. 1. Geroge Gray 1801–1877 m. Margarette Fowler 1805–1884
        1. 1. Sarah (L) Gray 1822–1904 m. Andrew (J) Henson 1820–1891
        2. 2. Mary (W) Gray 1825–1851
        3. 3. John (Alexander) Gray 1827–1911 m. Nancy (Arminda) KUYKENDALL 1835–1852 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Bryan 1835–
        4. 4. Reuben (Washington) Gray 1829–1925 m. Susanna Standifer 1831–1915
        5. 5. Nancy (Elizabeth) Yarbrough 1831–1920 m. John (Newell) Yarborough 1817–1864
        6. 6. Dicy (Susan) White 1835–1922 m. James (Taylor White) Sr. 1835–1923
        7. 7. Samuel Gray 1837–1837
        8. 8. George (Jackson) Gray 1839–1938 m. Talitha (Camille) Williams 1849–1926
        9. 9. William (Francis) Gray 1842–1925 m. Susan (Caroline) Bingham 1850–1927
        10. 10. Emily (Irene) Gray 1844–1844
        11. 11. Andrene Gray 1832–1895 m. Mary (E) Frey 1834–1918
      2. 2. Reuben (Wesley) Gray 1790–1821
      3. 3. John (Henry) Gray 1793–1871 m. Diana Mullins 1802–1870
        1. 1. Reuban (W) Gray 1820–1868 m. Mariah Henson 1826–1897
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Mary) Gray 1824–1907 m. John (Kenneth) Moore 1824–
        3. 3. Julia (Hawkins) Gray 1845–1869 m. John (Randolph, Sr) Marshall 1837–1924
      4. 4. Alexr Gray 1795–1879 m. Susannah Vanderbilt 1797–1860
        1. 1. John (D Gabe) Gray 1819–1900 m. Mary McDavid 1829–
        2. 2. James (W) Gray 1821–1862 m. Jane (J.) McDowell 1824–1877
        3. 3. Nancy (Jane) Gray 1824–1872 m. William (Toney Rev) Youngblood 1823–1912
        4. 4. Margaret (Adeline) Gray 1824–1856 m. George (Alexander) Gordon 1822–1884
        5. 5. Amanda (Elizabeth) Gray 1827–1913 m. Edward (Theopolis) Mitchell 1813–1855 m. Daniel Kelly 1825–1894 m. William (E) Hartless 1829–1868
        6. 6. Martha (Francis) Gray 1828– m. John (Alias Augustine) Coughman 1824–
        7. 7. Louisa (Jane) Gray 1832–1875 m. William (Perry) Widders 1830–1900
        8. 8. George (Washington) Gray 1834–1914 m. Lou Mattie 1841–1926
        9. 9. Cassenia (Lucinda) Gray 1835–1905 m. William (Pinkston) Swink 1825–1874
        10. 10. Melissa (Helen) Gray 1837–1917 m. Turner (Lamar) Swink 1833–1877 m. William (P) Perteet 1840–1921
        11. 11. Catherine (Laurine) GRAY 1841–1916 m. Sabert (Chalt) KENEDY 1833–1873
      5. 5. James (Warren) Gray 1796–1852 m. Rebecca Austin 1796–1864
        1. 1. Alexander Gray 1817–1864 m. Hannah (Farris) Horton 1824–1909
        2. 2. John (Henry) Gray 1819–1892 m. Hannah Cypert 1820–1899
        3. 3. Rachel (Elizabeth) Gray 1821–1849 m. William (Melvin) Horton 1823–1864
        4. 4. George (Simpson) Gray 1822–1902 m. Nancy (Caroline) Darby 1826–1912
        5. 5. James (Warren) Gray 1826–1912 m. Sarah (Ann) Horton 1829–1922
        6. 6. Anna (Annie) Gray 1828–1864 m. James (Ervin) Shipman 1824–1916
        7. 7. Aaron (Pinson) Gray 1830–1903 m. Sarah (H) Gray 1833– m. Mary (Ann Manerva) Parks 1834–1891
        8. 8. Wilson (Grimes) Gray 1836–1913 m. Mary C. 1844–
      6. 6. Elizabeth Gray 1803–1894
      7. 7. Warren Gray 1805–
      8. 8. Thomas Gray 1806–1868 m. Nancy Etheridge 1814–1849
        1. 1. William (C.) Gray 1833–1883 m. Ann (Elizabeth) Wilson 1831–1890
        2. 2. Amanda (Jane) Gray 1835–1876 m. Abraham (Albert) Turney 1832–1904
        3. 3. Thomas (M. (twin)) Gray 1849–1877 m. Harrette (Jane) Stephens 1833–1870 m. Lucy (Carpenter) Potter 1834–1867 m. Eliza (Jane) Hooten 1855–
        4. 4. Susan Gray 1841– m. William Johnson 1820–1880
        5. 5. James (A.) Gray 1839–1876 m. Elizabeth Starkey 1836–
        6. 6. Elizabeth Gray 1845–1867 m. Daniel (Moses) Barnum 1837–1906
        7. 7. Rufus (G) Gray 1847–1928 m. Eliza Hendricks 1854– m. Alice (Louise) Hendricks 1855–1913
        8. 8. Francis (Mahaly (twin)) Gray 1849–1924 m. Samuel (E.) Payne 1838–1889
      9. 9. Daughter Gray 1807–
      10. 10. William Gray 1811–
    2. 2. James Gray 1757–1832 m. Elizabeth Stokes 1760–1807
      1. 1. John (Turner) Gray 1781–1809 m. *Susannah ((Gray\Horton) "1st husband grandson of Alexander Gray b. 1736 - poss. fam. connection to Robert Gray b. abt 1729") Gray 1784–1840 m. *Margret ((Gray)) Wiley 1781–1802
        1. 1. *Leatha ("Lavina" (Dickerson)) Gray 1806–1868
        2. 2. *Yancey (B.) Gray 1806–1887
        3. 3. Frances (Fanny (Kirk)) Gray 1804–1867
        4. 4. John (B.) Gray 1803–1881
        5. 5. Jane (P.) Gray 1807–
        6. 6. Archibald (Alexander) Gray 1801–1857
    3. 3. John Gray 1760–1838 m. Anney Price 1767–1838
      1. 1. John Gray 1788–
      2. 2. James (W) Gray 1790–
      3. 3. Henry (T) Gray 1792–1868
      4. 4. William Gray 1798–1881
      5. 5. Elijah Gray 1799–1883
      6. 6. Mary (Ann) Gray 1802–1861
      7. 7. Anna Gray 1805–1840
    4. 4. Rhoda Gray 1766–1824 m. James Owen 1766–1839
      1. 1. John (G) OWEN 1798–1854
      2. 2. West Owen 1802–1863
      3. 3. David OWEN 1809–1887
    5. 5. Robert Gray 1770–1874 m. Henrietta Foley 1778–1838
      1. 1. Harriet (L) Gray 1799–
      2. 2. Sanford (Foley) Gray 1801–1889
      3. 3. James (Alex) Gray 1804–1887
      4. 4. Henry (William) Gray 1806–1865
      5. 5. Mason (J) Gray 1806–1859
      6. 6. Eunicy (S) Gray 1811–1849
      7. 7. Alexander (M) Gray 1815–
      8. 8. John (G) Gray 1815–
      9. 9. Eliza (Jane) Gray 1817–1895
    6. 6. George Gray 1775–1840 m. Fannie Brooks 1778–1857
      1. 1. John (B) Gray 1800–1862
      2. 2. Martha (Patsey C) Gray 1801–1892
      3. 3. Elizabeth (H) Gray 1803–1894
      4. 4. Alexander (A) Gray 1803–1887
      5. 5. Rachel (Daubin) Gray 1808–1892
      6. 6. Polly Gray 1811–
      7. 7. George (Washington) Gray 1811–1856
      8. 8. Anna (Middleton) Gray 1816–1902 m. Louis White 1809–1876
        1. 1. Julia (Anne) White 1847–1916 m. George (Samuel) Hall 1837–1918
        2. 2. George (Dolphus) White 1837–1859 m. Martha (Elizabeth) Yount 1842–1923
        3. 3. Margaret (J) White 1850–
        4. 4. Sarah (E.) White 1848–
        5. 5. John (William) White 1852–1932
        6. 6. Mary (Frances) White 1843– m. Jerry Maden 1845–
        7. 7. Mary (Maden) White 1842–
        8. 8. Julia White 1845–1910
        9. 9. George (Duffbie) White 1846–
      9. 9. Frances (Fannie) Gray 1816–1888
    7. 7. Henry Gray 1775–
    8. 8. Elizabeth Gray 1777–1824 m. Charles Cumbo 1790–1850
      1. 1. Daughter Cumbo 1808–
      2. 2. Son Cumbo 1818–
      3. 3. Edward Cumbey 1819–1864
    9. 9. Sally Gray 1781–
    10. 10. Mary (Polly) Gray 1796–1877 m. Charles Kilgore 1785–1857
      1. 1. Eliza (Ann) Kilgore 1821–1904
      2. 2. Robert (Courtland) Kilgore 1823–1908
      3. 3. Green Kilgore 1826–1903
      4. 4. Isaac Kilgore 1830–
  14. 14. Amelia Gray 1735–
  15. 15. Janet Gray 1736–
  16. 16. Katherine Gray 1738–

Alexander Gray's Timeline

4 Records

1692
1692
Birth of Alexander Gray in Melrose, Roxburghshire, , Scotland
Melrose, Roxburghshire, , Scotland
1701
01 Jun 1701
Age 9
Alexander Gray was baptized in Melrose,Roxburgh,Scotland
Melrose,Roxburgh,Scotland
1765
1765
Age 73
Death of Alexander Gray in Dalkeith, Midlothian, , Scotland
Dalkeith, Midlothian, , Scotland
1765
1765
Age 73
Death of Alexander Gray in St Hilda St Shields, Durham, England
St Hilda St Shields, Durham, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1692
    Event Place: Melrose, Roxburghshire, , Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1701
    Event Place: Melrose,Roxburgh,Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1765
    Event Place: Dalkeith, Midlothian, , Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1765
    Event Place: St Hilda St Shields, Durham, England
Find more search results for Alexander Gray

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE