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Walter P Grayson 1853–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 October 1853

Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 4 November 1942

Death Location: Poole, Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Joseph Grayson

Mother: Mary THORNBERRY

Spouse(s): Mary Grayson

Children(s): Bertha Jr, Charles Grayson

In 1853, Walter P Grayson entered the world in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Joseph J Grayson And Mary W Thornberry. In 1880, Walter P Grayson resided in Jones Stand, Webster, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Walter P Grayson resided in Sebree, Webster, Kentucky, USA. Walter P Grayson married Mary M Grayson, and had children including Bertha Grayson Jr, Charles J Grayson, Cosby Melton. Walter P Grayson passed away in 1942 in Poole, Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1853, Walter P Grayson entered the world in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Joseph J Grayson And Mary W Thornberry.
  • In 1880, Walter P Grayson resided in Jones Stand, Webster, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Walter P Grayson resided in Sebree, Webster, Kentucky, USA.
  • Walter P Grayson married Mary M Grayson, and had children including Bertha Grayson Jr, Charles J Grayson, Cosby Melton.
  • Walter P Grayson passed away in 1942 in Poole, Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Grayson
1827–1900
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Mary THORNBERRY
1827–1855
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Mary Grayson
1855–1927
Birth Location: Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Children(s)

Bertha Jr
1880–1957
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Charles Grayson
1877–1965
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
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Walter Grayson's Ancestors

Self
Walter Grayson
1853–1942
Birth Place: Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Joseph J Grayson
1827–1900
North Carolina, USA
Mary (W.) THORNBERRY
1827–1855
Henderson County, Kentucky
Grandparents
Daniel Grayson
1809–1880
Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Lettice (Jane) Melton
1789–1827
Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Lettice Melton
1789–1860
Daniel (twin)
1767–1848
Elizabeth Norvell
1769–1844
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel (twin)
1767–1848
Elizabeth Norvell
1769–1844
Samuel Norvell
1744–1833
Sarah Hanners
1753–1826

Walter Grayson's Descendants

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Walter (P) Grayson (7 October 1853–4 November 1942) m. Mary (M) Grayson (14 October 1855–23 April 1927)
  1. 1. Bertha (Grayson) Jr 1880–1957 m. Cosby Melton 1902–1975 m. Cosby (Dixon "Doc" Melton) Sr. 1879–1956
    1. 1. Jerry Wilhite 1927–2001
    2. 2. Cosby Melton 1902–1975 m. Bertha (Grayson) Jr 1880–1957 m. Esther (J) Benbrook 1906–1966 m. Virginia (Elizabeth) Gill 1907–1982
      1. 1. Marciel (E) Swank 1940–2004 m. Vernon (R.) Swank 1937–2021
      2. 2. Catherine (Ray) Melton 1930–2008
    3. 3. Cosby (B Melton) Jr 1901–1981
    4. 4. George (Norris) Melton 1905–1943
    5. 5. Mary (Dulcenia) Tapp 1906–1984
    6. 6. Bertha (Ray) Meuth 1909–1994
    7. 7. Anna (Saverin) Kloke 1910–1980
    8. 8. Myrtle (Lucinda) Oldham 1912–1998
    9. 9. Arnold (B.) Melton 1914–1987
    10. 10. Hiliary (O) Melton 1919–
    11. 11. Sherman (Duncan) Melton 1920–1975
    12. 12. Walter (L) Melton 1904–
    13. 13. Albert (D) Melton 1916–2004
    14. 14. Verbil (I) Melton 1923–
    15. 15. Cannie Melton 1900–
    16. 16. W (Leben) Melton 1904–
    17. 17. A (Sa*) Melton 1911–
  2. 2. Charles (J.) Grayson 1877–1965

Walter Grayson's Timeline

7 Records

1853
7 October 1853
Birth of Walter P Grayson in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 27
Walter P Grayson resided here in Jones Stand, Webster, Kentucky, USA
Jones Stand, Webster, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
Walter P Grayson resided here in Sebree, Webster, Kentucky, USA
Sebree, Webster, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 57
Walter P Grayson resided here in District 2, Webster, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Webster, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 67
Walter P Grayson resided here in Sebree, Webster, Kentucky, USA
Sebree, Webster, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 77
Walter P Grayson resided here in District 2, District 2, Webster, Kentucky, USA
District 2, District 2, Webster, Kentucky, USA
1942
4 November 1942
Age 89
Death of Walter P Grayson in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 October 1853
    Event Place: Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sebree, Webster, Kentucky; Roll: T625_601; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 139
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Webster, Kentucky; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340516
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jones Stand, Webster, Kentucky; Roll: 446; Page: 143a; Enumeration District: 030
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sebree, Webster, Kentucky; Roll: 554; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0090
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 2, Webster, Kentucky; Roll: T624_505; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374518
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Henderson Morning Gleaner; Publication Date: 5 Nov 1942; Publication Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA; ,0.025495172,0.6171508,0.15856826&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jones Stand, Webster, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jones Stand, Webster, Kentucky; Roll: 446; Page: 143a; Enumeration District: 030

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sebree, Webster, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sebree, Webster, Kentucky; Roll: 554; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0090

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: District 2, Webster, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 2, Webster, Kentucky; Roll: T624_505; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374518

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sebree, Webster, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sebree, Webster, Kentucky; Roll: T625_601; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 139

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 2, District 2, Webster, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Webster, Kentucky; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340516

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Webster
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 November 1942
    Event Place: Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Henderson Morning Gleaner; Publication Date: 5 Nov 1942; Publication Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA; ,0.025495172,0.6171508,0.15856826&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Poole, Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Henderson Morning Gleaner; Publication Date: 5 Nov 1942; Publication Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA; ,0.025495172,0.6171508,0.15856826&xid=3355
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