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Wilson Grimes Gray 1837–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Apr 1837

Birth Location: Wayne County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 17 Apr 1913

Death Location: Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA

Father: James Sr.

Mother: Rebecca Austin

Spouse(s): Mary C

Children(s): Willie Gray, Benton Gray

The story of Wilson Grimes Gray began in 1837 in Wayne County, Tennessee, USA. In 1850, Wilson Grimes Gray resided in Campbell, Searcy, Arkansas, USA. In 1860, Wilson Grimes Gray resided in Bear Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA. Wilson Grimes Gray married Mary C, and had children including Benton C Gray, Willie D S Gray. Wilson Grimes Gray passed away in 1913 in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Wilson Grimes Gray began in 1837 in Wayne County, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1850, Wilson Grimes Gray resided in Campbell, Searcy, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1860, Wilson Grimes Gray resided in Bear Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA.
  • Wilson Grimes Gray married Mary C, and had children including Benton C Gray, Willie D S Gray.
  • Wilson Grimes Gray passed away in 1913 in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Sr.
1796–1851
Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina, USA
JS
Rebecca Austin
1796–1864
Birth Location: Grayson, Virginia, USA
RA

Spouses(s)

Mary C
1844–
Birth Location: Mississippi
MC

Children(s)

Willie Gray
1867–
Birth Location: Mississippi
WG
Benton Gray
1876–
Birth Location: Arkansas
BG

Wilson Gray's Ancestors

Self
Wilson Gray
1837–1913
Birth Place: Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
James Warren Gray Sr.
1796–1851
Caswell, North Carolina, USA
Rebecca Austin
1796–1864
Grayson, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Alexander (Gray) III
1766–1812
Halifax, Virginia, USA
Stephen Austin
1755–1844
Halifax, Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Dorcas Pinson
1756–1836
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Wilson Gray's Descendants

1.
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Wilson (Grimes) Gray (10 Apr 1837–17 Apr 1913) m. Mary C (abt 1844–)
  1. 1. Willie (D S) Gray 1867–
  2. 2. Benton (C) Gray 1876–

Wilson Gray's Timeline

8 Records

1837
10 Apr 1837
Birth of Wilson Grimes Gray in Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 13
Wilson Grimes Gray resided here in Campbell, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Campbell, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
Wilson Grimes Gray resided here in Bear Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Bear Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 33
Wilson Grimes Gray resided here in Union, Conway, Arkansas, United States
Union, Conway, Arkansas, United States
1880
1880
Age 43
Wilson Grimes Gray resided here in Cadron, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA
Cadron, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 63
Wilson Grimes Gray resided here in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 73
Wilson Grimes Gray resided here in Conway Ward 3, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA
Conway Ward 3, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA
1913
17 Apr 1913
Age 76
Death of Wilson Grimes Gray
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1837
    Event Place: Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cadron, Faulkner, Arkansas; Roll: 43; Family History Film: 1254043; Page: 554A; Enumeration District: 051; Image: 0605
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Conway, Arkansas; Roll: M593_50; Page: 84A; Image: 462; Family History Library Film: 545549
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: 79; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1240079
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bear Creek, Searcy, Arkansas; Roll: M653_50; Page: 834; Image: 288; Family History Library Film: 803050
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Conway Ward 3, Faulkner, Arkansas; Roll: T624_49; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1374062
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Campbell, Searcy, Arkansas; Roll: M432_30; Page: 179A; Image: 359
    [8] Arkansas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Campbell, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Campbell, Searcy, Arkansas; Roll: M432_30; Page: 179A; Image: 359

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Bear Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bear Creek, Searcy, Arkansas; Roll: M653_50; Page: 834; Image: 288; Family History Library Film: 803050

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Union, Conway, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Conway, Arkansas; Roll: M593_50; Page: 84A; Image: 462; Family History Library Film: 545549

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cadron, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cadron, Faulkner, Arkansas; Roll: 43; Family History Film: 1254043; Page: 554A; Enumeration District: 051; Image: 0605

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: 79; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1240079

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Conway Ward 3, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Conway Ward 3, Faulkner, Arkansas; Roll: T624_49; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1374062

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1913
    Record Source: Arkansas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, Find a Grave Index
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