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Esther Gray 1905–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Mar 1905

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 7 Nov 1983

Death Location: East Bernstadt, Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: John Gray

Mother: Dora Carnes

Spouse(s): Sherman Willis, Willie Calaham

Children(s):

The story of Esther Gray began in 1905 in Kentucky. In 1910, Esther Gray resided in Road Fork, Knox, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, Esther Gray resided in Elys, Knox, Kentucky, USA. Esther Gray married Sherman Esmor Willis, Willie E Calaham. Esther Gray passed away in 1983 in East Bernstadt, Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Esther Gray began in 1905 in Kentucky.
  • In 1910, Esther Gray resided in Road Fork, Knox, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, Esther Gray resided in Elys, Knox, Kentucky, USA.
  • Esther Gray married Sherman Esmor Willis, Willie E Calaham.
  • Esther Gray passed away in 1983 in East Bernstadt, Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Gray
1882–
Birth Location: Kentucky
JG
Dora Carnes
1878–1955
Birth Location: Knox, Kentucky
DC

Spouses(s)

Sherman Willis
1903–1990
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
SW
Willie Calaham
1894–1958
Birth Location: Kentucky
WC

Children(s)

Esther Gray's Ancestors

Self
Esther Gray
1905–1983
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
John Matthew Gray
1882–
Kentucky
Dora Carnes
1878–1955
Knox, Kentucky
Grandparents
Nelson (Edward) Carnes
1830–1900
Dewitt, Knox, Kentucky
Catherine Woolum
1840–1919
Bell, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Abner Carnes
1800–1852
Margaret Jackson
1811–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Micajah Jackson
1772–1840
Susan Vinyard
1780–1813

Esther Gray's Timeline

6 Records

1905
6 Mar 1905
Birth of Esther Gray in Kentucky
Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 5
Esther Gray resided here in Road Fork, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Road Fork, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 15
Esther Gray resided here in Elys, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Elys, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 25
Esther Gray resided here in District 1, Knox, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1940
1940
Age 35
Esther Gray resided here in Magisterial District #3, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District #3, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1983
7 Nov 1983
Age 78
Death of Esther Gray in Madison, Kentucky
Madison, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1905
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Marriage Records
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01327; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 63-10
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 404-54-4823; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: 1957
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elys, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: T625_585; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 119
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Knox, Kentucky; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340498
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Road Fork, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: T624_489; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1374502
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Road Fork, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Road Fork, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: T624_489; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1374502

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elys, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elys, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: T625_585; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 119

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 1, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Knox, Kentucky; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340498

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magisterial District #3, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01327; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 63-10

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Madison
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sh, Laurel, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01327; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 63-10

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1983
    Event Place: Madison, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 404-54-4823; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: 1957
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: East Bernstadt, Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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