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Willis Gray 1828–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1828

Birth Location: Georgia, USA (Troup County, GA?)

Death Date: 27 Apr 1865

Death Location: Virginia, USA

Father: 3 Gray

Mother: Ann Gray

Spouse(s): Martha Watts, Lucinda Smith

Children(s): Willis Gray, William Gray, Garrett Gray, Frances Gray, Willis Gray, Albert Gray, Hampton Gray, Levi Gray, Nettie Gray, Matilda Gray, James Gray

In 1828, Willis Gray entered the world in Georgia, USA (Troup County, GA?), born to 3 X Gg Gray And Ann Gray. In 1850, Willis Gray resided in Beat 4, Butler, Alabama, USA. In 1865, Willis Gray resided in Peterborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Willis Gray married Lucinda Smith, Martha Watts, and had children including Albert Gray, Frances Gray, Garrett Gray, Hampton Gray, James H Jim Gray, Levi Gray, Matilda Tilda Gray, Nettie Gray, William A Gray, Willis Gray, Willis W Gray. Willis Gray passed away in 1865 in Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1828, Willis Gray entered the world in Georgia, USA (Troup County, GA?), born to 3 X Gg Gray And Ann Gray.
  • In 1850, Willis Gray resided in Beat 4, Butler, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1865, Willis Gray resided in Peterborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire.
  • Willis Gray married Lucinda Smith, Martha Watts, and had children including Albert Gray, Frances Gray, Garrett Gray, Hampton Gray, James H Jim Gray, Levi Gray, Matilda Tilda Gray, Nettie Gray, William A Gray, Willis Gray, Willis W Gray.
  • Willis Gray passed away in 1865 in Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willis Gray's Ancestors

Self
Willis Gray
1828–1865
Birth Place: Georgia, USA (Troup County, GA?)
Parents
3 x GG Gray
1800–
South Carolina, USA
Ann Gray
1810–
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Gray's Descendants

1.
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Willis Gray (1828–27 Apr 1865) m. Martha Watts (1798–) m. Lucinda Smith (1824–31 Dec 1903)
  1. 1. Willis Gray 1852– m. Amanda Stokes 1838– m. Priscilla Warren 1851–
    1. 1. Emma Warner 1862–1931 m. William (H) Varner 1857–1926
      1. 1. Prince (A) Varner 1894–1972 m. Bertha Guy 1897–1927 m. Louise Holcombe 1910–1984 m. Beatrice (Hamilaton Rockwell) Varner 1911–1993 m. Bertha (Louise) Guy 1897–1927 m. Emma Varner 1862– m. Bertha Guy 1897–1927
        1. 1. O'Neal Varner 1911–1996 m. Florence (Onameega) Smithe 1914–1982
        2. 2. Eloise Varner 1915–1994
        3. 3. James (Prince) Varner 1916–1991
        4. 4. Harold Varner 1921–1990
        5. 5. Eleanor Baxton 1925–
        6. 6. earline varner 1918–1972
        7. 7. Harold Varner 1920–1990
        8. 8. Acqueline Sullivan 1937–1983
        9. 9. Oneal Varner 1912–
      2. 2. Charlie Varner 1883–1947
      3. 3. Clara Varner 1889–
      4. 4. Emma (W) Varner 1897–
      5. 5. Manles (Moses) Varner 1904–1971
      6. 6. Will (Lee) Varner 1901–1936
    2. 2. Leona (B) Warren 1888–1927
    3. 3. John Warren 1869–
    4. 4. Lulu Warren 1874–
    5. 5. James Warren 1876–
  2. 2. William (A.) Gray 1838–
  3. 3. Garrett Gray 1833–
  4. 4. Frances Gray 1835–
  5. 5. Willis (W.) Gray 1828–
  6. 6. Albert Gray 1865–1907
  7. 7. Hampton Gray 1864–1906
  8. 8. Levi Gray 1853–1917
  9. 9. Nettie Gray 1855–1940
  10. 10. Matilda ((Tilda)) Gray 1860–
  11. 11. James (H "Jim") Gray 1843–1915

Willis Gray's Timeline

6 Records

1828
1828
Birth of Willis Gray in Georgia, USA (Troup County, GA?)
Georgia, USA (Troup County, GA?)
1850
1850
Age 22
Willis Gray resided here in Beat 4, Butler, Alabama, USA
Beat 4, Butler, Alabama, USA
1865
Abt 1865
Age 37
Willis Gray resided here in Peterborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Peterborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
1865
27 Apr 1865
Age 37
Death of Willis Gray in Regiment 2d R I Company E - Virginia, USA
Regiment 2d R I Company E - Virginia, USA
1865
28 Feb 1865
Age 37
Willis Gray - Probate in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA
Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA
1867
1867
Age 39
Willis Gray resided here in Monroe, Alabama, USA
Monroe, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1828
    Event Place: Georgia, USA (Troup County, GA?)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Beat 4, Butler, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Beat 4, Butler, Alabama; Roll: 2; Page: 222b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1865
    Event Place: Peterborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
    Record Source: New Hampshire, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1771-1921; Indexes to Probate Records, 1771-1859, 1885-1961; Author: New Hampshire. Probate Court (Hillsborough County); Probate Place: Hillsborough, New Hampshire

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Monroe, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Voter Registration

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1865
    Event Place: Regiment 2d R I Company E - Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries, National Archives and Records Administration; Burial Registers of Military Posts and National Cemeteries, compiled ca. 1862-ca. 1960; Archive Number: 44778151; Series: A1 627; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-198

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1865
    Event Place: Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source: New Hampshire, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1771-1921; Indexes to Probate Records, 1771-1859, 1885-1961; Author: New Hampshire. Probate Court (Hillsborough County); Probate Place: Hillsborough, New Hampshire

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