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Benjamin Franklin Gray 1837–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1837

Birth Location: Temperanceville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 27 June 1862

Death Location: Chartier, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: George Gray

Mother: Mary Wilson

Spouse(s): Margaret Oris

Children(s): Martha Gray

The story of Benjamin Franklin Gray began in 1837 in Temperanceville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Gray resided in Lower St Clair, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. In 1860, Benjamin Franklin Gray resided in Chartier, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States. Benjamin Franklin Gray married Margaret Oris, and had children including Martha Jennie Jane Gray. Benjamin Franklin Gray passed away in 1862 in Chartier, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Franklin Gray began in 1837 in Temperanceville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Gray resided in Lower St Clair, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Franklin Gray resided in Chartier, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Benjamin Franklin Gray married Margaret Oris, and had children including Martha Jennie Jane Gray.
  • Benjamin Franklin Gray passed away in 1862 in Chartier, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Gray
1804–1886
Birth Location: East Caln, Chester Co, PA
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Mary Wilson
1806–1890
Birth Location: Byberry, Montgomery County, PA(Philaelphia, PA)or Oct 27,1805
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Oris
1839–1861
Birth Location: Allegheny, Pennsylvania
MO

Children(s)

Martha Gray
1859–1933
Birth Location: Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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Benjamin Gray's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Gray
1837–1862
Birth Place: Temperanceville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Parents
George S Gray
1804–1886
East Caln, Chester Co, PA
Mary (Rachel) Wilson
1806–1890
Byberry, Montgomery County, PA(Philaelphia, PA)or Oct 27,1805
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Gray's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Franklin) Gray (1837–27 June 1862) m. Margaret Oris (1839–15 Apr 1861)
  1. 1. Martha (Jennie "Jane") Gray 1859–1933 m. Samuel (J) Bennett 1861–1929
    1. 1. Arthur (H.) Bennett 1893–1893
    2. 2. Robert Bennett 1896–1898
    3. 3. George (Elmer) Bennett 1885–1947 m. Sarah (Selina "Sadie" Gullyes) Bennett 1869–1908
      1. 1. Female (Infant) Bennett 1908–1908
      2. 2. Infant Bennitt 1907–1907
      3. 3. Jane Bennett –1908 m. Karl (Napolean) MacCormick 1895–1973
        1. 1. Norma (Jean) MacCormick 1927–2013 m. Alf (Clifford Hansen) Jr. 1916–2007
        2. 2. Shirley (Annie) MacCormick 1928–2021 m. Alphons Mynsberge 1923–2002
      4. 4. Dave Bennett 1903–1981 m. Isabella Simon 1889–1982
        1. 1. Marcella (Marian) Bennett 1927–2010 m. Jennings Cotten 1927–2008
        2. 2. Joan (Nelda) Bennett 1929–2005 m. Orval (Clayton) Bracksieck 1931–2005
        3. 3. Gerald ("Gary" John) Bennett 1940–2001 m. Jones 1934–2012
    4. 4. John (Franklin) Bennett 1887–1947 m. Margaret (Jane) Hayes 1899–1962
      1. 1. William (McKinley) Bennett 1919–1967
      2. 2. Hugh (Robert) Bennett 1927–1976 m. Phyllis (Lucy) Bennett 1928–2004
        1. 1. Baby (Girl) Bennett 1949–1949
      3. 3. George (Andrew) Bennett 1926–1988 m. Hazel (Mae) Cummings 1927–2001
      4. 4. Mattie (M) Montique 1915–1997 m. Thomas (A) Kelly 1922–
      5. 5. Edward Bennett 1932–1967 m. Anna (Mae) Burke 1933–1982
      6. 6. John (Franklin) Bennett 1920–1995 m. Norma (Jean) Edenhart 1926–2008
      7. 7. Fredie Bennett 1917–1989 m. Lawrence (Mark) Stanett 1919–1994
        1. 1. Lawrence (Mark Stanett) Jr 1943–2004 m. Rebecca (Ruth) Hosey 1948–2007
      8. 8. Alice (Grey) Bennett 1925–2016 m. Mike (Anthony) Milano 1922–
      9. 9. Sarah ("Sally"Jane) Bennett 1924–2013 m. John (L.) Griffith 1920–1987
    5. 5. Hugh (A.) Bennett 1890–1967
    6. 6. William (McKinley) Bennett 1896–1918

Benjamin Gray's Timeline

6 Records

1837
1837
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Gray in Temperanceville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Temperanceville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 13
Benjamin Franklin Gray resided here in Lower St Clair, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Lower St Clair, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 23
Benjamin Franklin Gray resided here in Chartier, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Chartier, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1862
27 June 1862
Age 25
Death of Benjamin Franklin Gray in Chartier, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Chartier, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1863
1 July 1863
Age 26
Benjamin Franklin Gray resided here in Brady, Union, Pennsylvania, United States
Brady, Union, Pennsylvania, United States
1911
11 Jun 1911
Age 74
Benjamin Franklin Gray resided here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Temperanceville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Chartier, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1062; Page: 57; Image: 62; Family History Library Film: 805062
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lower St Clair, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_748; Page: 167B; Image: 339

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lower St Clair, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lower St Clair, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_748; Page: 167B; Image: 339

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Chartier, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Chartier, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1062; Page: 57; Image: 62; Family History Library Film: 805062

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Brady, Union, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1911
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 11 Jun 1911 - Page 35, Allegheny County Soldiers to Be Immortalized in Memorial Hall 11 Jun 1911

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1911
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Publication Date: 11 Jun 1911; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 June 1862
    Event Place: Chartier, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
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