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Benjamin S. Gray 1813–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1813

Birth Location: , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 28 Dec 1890

Death Location: United States

Father: Jeremiah Gray

Mother: Nancy Williams

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Ragan

Children(s): Lucy Gray, Charles Gray, Nannie Gray, Isabella Gray, Henry Gray, Mary Gray, Benjamin Gray, Joseph Gray, Stokely Gray, Major Gray, Male Gray, Arthur Gray

Benjamin S. Gray was born in 1813 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA, the child of Jeremiah Ensign Gray And Nancy Williams. In 1840, Benjamin S. Gray resided in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. In 1850, Benjamin S. Gray resided in Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Benjamin S. Gray married Elizabeth Sherard Ragan, and had children including Arthur A Gray, Benjamin L Gray, Charles M Gray, Henry W Gray, Isabella A Gray, Joseph Gray, Lucy Saunders Gray, Major William Gray, Male Gray, Mary Menkin Gray, Nannie C Gray, Stokely J Gray. Benjamin S. Gray passed away in 1890 in United States.

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Biography

  • Benjamin S. Gray was born in 1813 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA, the child of Jeremiah Ensign Gray And Nancy Williams.
  • In 1840, Benjamin S. Gray resided in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, Benjamin S. Gray resided in Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
  • Benjamin S. Gray married Elizabeth Sherard Ragan, and had children including Arthur A Gray, Benjamin L Gray, Charles M Gray, Henry W Gray, Isabella A Gray, Joseph Gray, Lucy Saunders Gray, Major William Gray, Male Gray, Mary Menkin Gray, Nannie C Gray, Stokely J Gray.
  • Benjamin S. Gray passed away in 1890 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jeremiah Gray
1735–1820
Birth Location: Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA
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Nancy Williams
1775–1850
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
NW

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Ragan
1814–1891
Birth Location: Pittsylvania County
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Children(s)

Lucy Gray
1846–1910
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
LG
Charles Gray
1853–
Birth Location: Virginia
CG
Nannie Gray
1856–1932
Birth Location: Virginia
NG
Isabella Gray
1846–1930
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia,
IG
Henry Gray
1841–1931
Birth Location: Pittslyvania,,Virginia,USA
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Mary Gray
1837–1901
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
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Benjamin Gray
1844–1864
Birth Location: Pittsylvania County, Virginia
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Joseph Gray
1836–1905
Birth Location: Pittsylvania County, Va.
JG
Stokely Gray
1840–1862
Birth Location: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America
SG
Major Gray
1849–1921
Birth Location: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USAN
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Male Gray
1830–
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
MG
Arthur Gray
1853–1910
Birth Location: Pittslyvania,,Virginia,USA
AG

Benjamin Gray's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Gray
1813–1890
Birth Place: , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Parents
Jeremiah Ensign Gray
1735–1820
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Nancy Williams
1775–1850
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Matthias Gray
1715–1775
Southwark, Surrey County, England, UK
Sara Garver
1715–1789
Frederick, Maryland, United States
Benjamin (Williams) Sr.
1754–1817
Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
Mary (ANN) Simpson
1755–1840
New Hanover Co., North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John GGF)
1685–1718
Susan Mahone
1680–
William Simpson
–1799
Anne Dudley
1727–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Gray's Descendants

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Benjamin (S.) Gray (abt 1813–28 Dec 1890) m. Elizabeth (Sherard) Ragan (27 Jun 1814–28 Dec 1891)
  1. 1. Lucy (Saunders) Gray 1846–1910 m. Anthony (Tinsley) Davis 1837–1883
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Ann) Davis 1876– m. Willard (Crittendon) Stone 1867–1919
      1. 1. Anthony (Bruce) Stone 1895–1946 m. Minnie (Bailey) Massey 1901–1982 m. Elsie (Hassie) Griggs 1898–1965
        1. 1. Robert (A) Stone 1916–1933
        2. 2. Minnie Stone 1921–1926
        3. 3. Irene (Faith) Stone 1931–2002 m. Russell (Lawrence Mckay) Sr 1925–2001
        4. 4. Ben Stone 1918–1952 m. Beatrice Bohlander 1915–2015 m. Helen (Virginia) Richardson 1920–1999
      2. 2. Benjamin (Crittendon) Stone 1897–1969 m. Amy (Lou) Wilson 1899–1964
        1. 1. Garland (Anderson) Stone 1924–2015
      3. 3. Henry (Clay) Stone 1899–1984 m. Thelma (Willard) Hensley 1911– m. Mamie (Lou) Stone 1901–1992
        1. 1. Lanford (Haley) Stone 1926–2012 m. Peggy (Mae) Edwards 1926–
      4. 4. Saunders (Summers) Stone 1902–1971
        1. 1. Shelby (Jean) Stone 1938–2019
      5. 5. Lucy (Frances) Stone 1906–1997 m. Jesse (Simple) Gilley 1903–1995
        1. 1. Lenfield (DeLano) Gilley 1935–2013
        2. 2. Jesse Gilley 1923–1946
      6. 6. Valerie (Grey) Stone 1908–1963 m. John (Leroy) Payne 1884–1953
    2. 2. Mankins (L.) Davis 1866–1925
    3. 3. Anthony (T. "Tim" Davis) Jr. 1868–1917 m. Alta Davis 1876–1961
    4. 4. Charles (Benjamin) Davis 1872–1904
    5. 5. William (R.) Davis 1874–1943
    6. 6. Whitfield (B.) Davis 1875–1909
    7. 7. Fletcher (S.) Davis 1877–1917
    8. 8. Nannie (Belle) Davis 1879–1912
    9. 9. Elnathan (Jackson) Davis 1880–1921
    10. 10. Charles (Benjamin) Davis 1859–1904
  2. 2. Charles (M.) Gray 1853–
  3. 3. Nannie (C.) Gray 1856–1932
  4. 4. Isabella (A.) Gray 1846–1930
  5. 5. Henry (W.) Gray 1841–1931
  6. 6. Mary (Menkin) Gray 1837–1901
  7. 7. Benjamin (L.) Gray 1844–1864
  8. 8. Joseph Gray 1836–1905
  9. 9. Stokely (J.) Gray 1840–1862
  10. 10. Major (William) Gray 1849–1921
  11. 11. Male Gray 1830–
  12. 12. Arthur (A.) Gray 1853–1910

Benjamin Gray's Timeline

7 Records

1813
abt 1813
Birth of Benjamin S. Gray in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 27
Benjamin S. Gray resided here in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 37
Benjamin S. Gray resided here in Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 47
Benjamin S. Gray resided here in Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia
Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia
1870
1870
Age 57
Benjamin S. Gray resided here in Subdivision North of Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Subdivision North of Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 67
Benjamin S. Gray resided here in Tunstall, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Tunstall, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1890
28 Dec 1890
Age 77
Death of Benjamin S. Gray in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1813
    Event Place: , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tunstall, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: 1385; Family History Film: 1255385; Page: 421C; Enumeration District: 177
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision North of Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: M593_1671; Page: 291A; Family History Library Film: 553170
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: M653_1370; Page: 407; Family History Library Film: 805370
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: M432_968; Page: 84B; Image: 172
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: 573; Page: 117; Family History Library Film: 0029691

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: M432_968; Page: 84B; Image: 172

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: M653_1370; Page: 407; Family History Library Film: 805370

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision North of Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision North of Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: M593_1671; Page: 291A; Family History Library Film: 553170

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Tunstall, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tunstall, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: 1385; Family History Film: 1255385; Page: 421C; Enumeration District: 177

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pitt VA Cty
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Birth Registers, 1853-1911

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1890
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index
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