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Edward John Albert Gray 1889–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Aug 1889

Birth Location: Cann, Dorset, England

Death Date: 15 Jan 1966

Death Location: Cann, Dorset, England

Father: Thomas Gray

Mother: Gertrude Stokes

Spouse(s): Martha Sharp

Children(s): Sybil Gray

In 1889, Edward John Albert Gray entered the world in Cann, Dorset, England, born to Thomas Gray And Gertrude Eliza Stokes. In 1891, Edward John Albert Gray resided in Shaftesbury, St James, St James, Dorset, England. Edward John Albert Gray married Martha Sharp, and had children including Sybil Blanche Gray. Edward John Albert Gray passed away in 1966 in Cann, Dorset, England.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Edward John Albert Gray entered the world in Cann, Dorset, England, born to Thomas Gray And Gertrude Eliza Stokes.
  • In 1891, Edward John Albert Gray resided in Shaftesbury, St James, St James, Dorset, England.
  • Edward John Albert Gray married Martha Sharp, and had children including Sybil Blanche Gray.
  • Edward John Albert Gray passed away in 1966 in Cann, Dorset, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Gray's Ancestors

Self
Edward Gray
1889–1966
Birth Place: Cann, Dorset, England
Parents
Thomas Gray
1861–1936
Shaston, Dorset, England
Gertrude (Eliza) Stokes
1867–1946
Fifehead Magdalen, Dorset, England
Grandparents
Edward Gray
1829–1912
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England
Louisa (Gray) ✔️
1830–1904
Mere, Wiltshire, England
John (Giles) Stokes
1823–1893
Fifehead Magdalen, Dorset, England
Harriett (Wiles) ✔️
1831–1917
East Stour, Dorset, England
Great-Grandparents
William Stokes
1791–1863
Mary Francis
1787–1855
Robert ♦
1796–1877
Arabella ❌
1805–1877
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Fortune Stokes
1762–1845
Mary Hayter
1764–1834
George Francis
1760–1829
Mary Metyard
1761–1825

Edward Gray's Descendants

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Edward (John Albert) Gray (10 Aug 1889–15 Jan 1966) m. Martha Sharp (1886–)
  1. 1. Sybil (Blanche) Gray 1910–1927

Edward Gray's Timeline

9 Records

1889
10 Aug 1889
Birth of Edward John Albert Gray in Cann, Dorset, England
Cann, Dorset, England
1889
6 Sep 1889
Edward John Albert Gray was baptized in Cann, Dorset, England
Cann, Dorset, England
1891
1891
Age 2
Edward John Albert Gray resided here in Shaftesbury, St James, St James, Dorset, England
Shaftesbury, St James, St James, Dorset, England
1901
1901
Age 12
Edward John Albert Gray resided here in Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset, England
Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset, England
1909
April 1909
Age 20
Edward John Albert Gray was married in Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom
Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom
1911
1911
Age 22
Edward John Albert Gray resided here in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England
1939
1939
Age 50
Edward John Albert Gray resided here in Dorset, England
Dorset, England
1966
13 Jan 1966
Age 77
Death of Edward John Albert Gray in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, England
Sturminster Newton, Dorset, England
1966
15 Jan 1966
Age 77
Burial of Edward John Albert Gray in Cann, Dorset, England
Cann, Dorset, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1889
    Event Place: Cann, Dorset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Dorset, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1813-1921, Dorset History Centre; Dorchester, England; Reference: PESY(SJ): RE 31 - 35, 41, 51-52
    [2] Dorset, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-2010, Dorchester, England
    [3] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [4] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1628; Folio: 54; Page: 17; GSU roll: 6096738
    [5] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 7c; Page: 969
    [6] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1965; Folio: 47; Page: 9
    [7] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [8] England, Select Dorset Church of England Parish Registers
    [9] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1016934D

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1889
    Event Place: Cann, Dorset, England
    Record Source: Dorset, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906, Dorset History Centre; Dorchester, England; Reference: PECAN

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: April 1909
    Event Place: Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Shaftesbury, St James, St James, Dorset, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1628; Folio: 54; Page: 17; GSU roll: 6096738

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1965; Folio: 47; Page: 9

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Shaftesbury, Dorset, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Dorset, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/6934D

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1966
    Event Place: Sturminster Newton, Dorset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Dorset, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-2010, Dorchester, England
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 7c; Page: 969

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1966
    Event Place: Cann, Dorset, England
    Record Source: Dorset, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-2010, Dorchester, England

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