Margaret Ruth Gray1,2,3,4

F, b. November 8, 1919, d. February 15, 1996
FatherGiles Thomas Gray1,2 b. May 6, 1883, d. January 31, 1958
MotherLula Lacy Firestone1,2,5 b. August 5, 1890, d. August 10, 1983
     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-6333.6 Margaret Ruth Gray was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 She was born on November 8, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6 She died on February 15, 1996 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 76.3,6 She GRAY, Margaret R., of Daleville, died Thursday, February 15, 1996, in a Salem hospital. Miss Gray was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church, and retired office manager for Oakey Funeral Service, with 20 years service. Surviving are devoted friends Marion and Faye Kessler of Daleville, Bill and Peggy Cregger, Roanoke. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, noon, Saturday, February 17, 1996, with the Rev. Albin P. Crutchfield Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Mill Creek Cemetery, Botetourt County. Expressions of sympathy may be made to National Kidney Foundation, 5001 West Broad St., Suite 217, Richmond, Va. 23230. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel on February 16, 1996.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 244, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 27, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 37, District 81-3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret R. Gray obituary in the Feb 16, 1993 edition.
  4. [S3280] Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Laura Alice Edmonds1,2,3

F, b. July 14, 1869, d. March 7, 1937
     Laura Alice Edmonds was buried at Gray Family Cemetery, private property located off Sandbranch Road, outside of Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia. She was born on July 14, 1869 at Sweeneysburg, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 As of July 18, 1895,her married name was Gray.3 She married William Tazewell Gray, son of Edward "Edley" Gray and Mary "Polly" Sowder, on July 18, 1895 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Laura Alice Edmonds died on March 7, 1937 at Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 67.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 442, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 272, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 280, District 164, Sprague, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 254, District 10, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

William Tazewell Gray b. March 9, 1855, d. December 29, 1933
Marriage*Laura Alice Edmonds married William Tazewell Gray, son of Edward "Edley" Gray and Mary "Polly" Sowder, on July 18, 1895 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Taz Gray death certificate.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Laura Alice Gray death certificate.
  3. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joe Herbert Gray obituary in the Aug 25, 1976 edition.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lacy Lee Gray obituary in the Nov 1, 1962 edition.
  10. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the William T. Gray obituary in the Dec 31, 1933 edition.
  11. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gray-Sizemore marriage record.

Ofra Willard Grigsby1,2,3

M, b. March 26, 1906, d. September 14, 1960
     Ofra Willard Grigsby was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on March 26, 1906 at Blount Co., Alabama.2,3 He married Gladys Dawn "Mother" Gray, daughter of Simon Peter Gray and Roxie Lena Thompson, on December 1, 1930 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 Ofra Willard Grigsby died on September 14, 1960 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 54; Died in a slate fall.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 2, District 5-37, Oneonta, Blount Co., Alabama4

Occupation

1940Sawmill laborer4

Family

Gladys Dawn "Mother" Gray b. August 4, 1910, d. November 3, 2004
Marriage*Ofra Willard Grigsby married Gladys Dawn "Mother" Gray, daughter of Simon Peter Gray and Roxie Lena Thompson, on December 1, 1930 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gladys Dawn Grigsby obituary in the Nov 6, 2004 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Grigsby-Gray marriage record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ofra Willard Grigsby death certificate.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Jennings Bryant Farley1

M, b. July 25, 1897, d. March 16, 1967
     Jennings Bryant Farley was buried at Thompson Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 He Funeral services were held today at 11 a.m. for Jennings Bryant Farley, 69, of Nimitz, in the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel. The Rev. Doff Harvey was in charge. Burial was made in the Thompson Cemetery at Fierce. Farley died Thursday at his home. Survivors include his wife, Pina Gray Farley of Sea Pleasant, Md; two sons, Paige of Sullivan and Billy of Beckley; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Shelby) Fitzhugh of Sea Pleasant and Mrs. Catherine Cage of Washington, D. C ; three brothers, Frank of Baltimore, Md., Davy of Columbus, Ohio, and Denvil of Sundial; five sisters, Mrs. Pearl Hess of Pittsburgh, Pa., Mrs. Lena Hunter and Mrs. Gladys Wyatt, both of Elkton, Md., Mrs. Dara Todd of Sullivan and Mrs. Opie Stumbo of Indianapolis, Ind., and eight grandchildren.1 He was born on July 25, 1897 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 He married Piney Ruth "Pina" Gray, daughter of Simon Peter Gray and Roxie Lena Thompson, on July 5, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,1 Jennings Bryant Farley died on March 16, 1967 at Nimitz, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 69.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 279, District 41-45A, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1940Coal mine pony driver4

Family

Piney Ruth "Pina" Gray b. December 23, 1901
Marriage*Jennings Bryant Farley married Piney Ruth "Pina" Gray, daughter of Simon Peter Gray and Roxie Lena Thompson, on July 5, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Jennings Bryant Farley obituary in the Mar 22, 1967 edition.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Farley-Gray marriage record.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Homer Hersal Farley death certificate.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Homer Hersal Farley obituary in the Sep 6, 1956 edition.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stevens-Farley marriage record.

Hubert Laborton Rock1

M, b. August 26, 1908, d. December 28, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 232-12-5354.2 Hubert Laborton Rock was born on August 26, 1908 at Blount Co., Alabama.1,2 He married Wanda Florence Gray, daughter of Simon Peter Gray and Roxie Lena Thompson, on February 17, 1931 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3 Hubert Laborton Rock died on December 28, 1990 at age 82.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 351, District 55-9, Oceana, Wyoming Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1940Mining machinist4

Family

Wanda Florence Gray b. June 10, 1914, d. August 17, 2006
Marriage*Hubert Laborton Rock married Wanda Florence Gray, daughter of Simon Peter Gray and Roxie Lena Thompson, on February 17, 1931 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rock-Gray marriage record.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wanda Florence Rock obituary in the Aug 18, 2006 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Betty Joyce Rock death certificate.

Eleanor Jean Grigsby1

F, b. March 3, 1932, d. May 27, 2012
FatherOfra Willard Grigsby1,2 b. March 26, 1906, d. September 14, 1960
MotherGladys Dawn "Mother" Gray1,2 b. August 4, 1910, d. November 3, 2004
     Her married name was Lilly.1 Eleanor Jean Grigsby married Chester U. Lilly.1 Eleanor Jean Grigsby was born on March 3, 1932 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 She died on May 27, 2012 at age 80.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 2, District 5-37, Oneonta, Blount Co., Alabama2

Family

Chester U. Lilly
Marriage*Eleanor Jean Grigsby married Chester U. Lilly.1 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gladys Dawn Grigsby obituary in the Nov 6, 2004 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Carrie Orene Abshire1

F, b. September 4, 1892, d. October 3, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 226-68-9307.2 Carrie Orene Abshire was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born on September 4, 1892 at Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Sep 12, 1892.2,1 As of circa 1911,her married name was Gray.3 She married James Henry Gray, son of Giles C. Gray and Ruth Jane "Rutha" "Ruthey" Evans, circa 1911.3,1 Carrie Orene Abshire died on October 3, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.2,1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 162, District 171, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 302, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 14, District 81-4B, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

James Henry Gray b. October 21, 1884, d. May 26, 1968
Marriage*Carrie Orene Abshire married James Henry Gray, son of Giles C. Gray and Ruth Jane "Rutha" "Ruthey" Evans, circa 1911.3,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Violet Orene Gray1,2,3,4

F, b. May 24, 1912, d. January 12, 1987
FatherJames Henry Gray1,2,3,4 b. October 21, 1884, d. May 26, 1968
MotherCarrie Orene Abshire1,2,3,4 b. September 4, 1892, d. October 3, 1982
     Violet Orene Gray was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 224-94-1208.5 She was born on May 24, 1912 at Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1910.4,5 She died on January 12, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 162, District 171, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 302, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 14, District 81-4B, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Emily Z. "Emma" "Emmie" Snuffer1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August, 1883
     Emily Z. "Emma" "Emmie" Snuffer was born in August, 1883 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5 As of January 25, 1905,her married name was Gray.6 She married John William Gray, son of Giles C. Gray and Ruth Jane "Rutha" "Ruthey" Evans, on January 25, 1905 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 839, District 177, Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 306, District 54, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 58, District 3, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 23, District 10-7, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia8

Family

John William Gray b. January 2, 1877
Marriage*Emily Z. "Emma" "Emmie" Snuffer married John William Gray, son of Giles C. Gray and Ruth Jane "Rutha" "Ruthey" Evans, on January 25, 1905 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Quincy Gray death certificate.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  6. [S558] Jordan Dodd, Raleigh County, West Virginia Marriages, 1865-1900.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Hazel Pearl Gray1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 14, 1905, d. April 18, 2002
FatherJohn William Gray1,2,3,6 b. January 2, 1877
MotherEmily Z. "Emma" "Emmie" Snuffer1,2,3,6 b. August, 1883
     Hazel Pearl Gray was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 212-30-0676.7 She was born on November 14, 1905 at West Virginia.1,5,7 She died on April 18, 2002 at Virginia at age 96.4,5,7 She GRAY, Hazel Pearl, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2002. Graveside service, 11 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2002, at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel. on April 20, 2002.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 839, District 177, Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 306, District 54, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 58, District 3, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 23, District 10-7, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia6

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Pearl Gray obituary in the Apr 20, 2002 edition.
  5. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Quincy E Gray1,2,3

M, b. August, 1907, d. July 20, 1928
FatherJohn William Gray1,2,3 b. January 2, 1877
MotherEmily Z. "Emma" "Emmie" Snuffer1,2,3 b. August, 1883
     Quincy E Gray was born in August, 1907 at West Virginia.2 He died on July 20, 1928 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 20; Died from an accidental gunshot wound to the head.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 839, District 177, Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 306, District 54, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Quincy Gray death certificate.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Tilden Walter Gray1,2,3,4

M, b. January 16, 1910, d. September 27, 1970
FatherJohn William Gray1,2,5 b. January 2, 1877
MotherEmily Z. "Emma" "Emmie" Snuffer1,2,5 b. August, 1883
     Tilden Walter Gray was buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 5712 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore, Maryland.4 His Social Security Number was 229-05-9247.6 He was born on January 16, 1910 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,5,3,4 He married Virginia Elizabeth Wimmer, daughter of Lemuel Doctor "Dock" Wimmer and Lydia Ann Conner, on December 24, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,5 Tilden Walter Gray died on September 27, 1970 at Maryland at age 60.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 839, District 177, Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 306, District 54, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 166, District 12-2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Button factory sewer8

Family

Virginia Elizabeth Wimmer b. July 3, 1915
Marriage*Tilden Walter Gray married Virginia Elizabeth Wimmer, daughter of Lemuel Doctor "Dock" Wimmer and Lydia Ann Conner, on December 24, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,5 
Children
  • Carol Sue Gray8,5
  • Dotty Ann Gray9

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S13869] Mount Carmel Cemetery, Baltimore, MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S903] Wimmer Family, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2156952&id=I110376087
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Giles Lewis Gray1,2,3

M, b. July 20, 1915, d. October 21, 1989
FatherJohn William Gray1,2 b. January 2, 1877
MotherEmily Z. "Emma" "Emmie" Snuffer1,2 b. August, 1883
     Giles Lewis Gray was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 226-01-0286.4 He was born on July 20, 1915 at Virginia.1,4,3 He died on October 21, 1989 at age 74; The SSDI has a death date of Oct 3, 1989.4,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 306, District 54, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 58, District 3, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.