Margaret Melissa Caldwell1,2

b. 16 April 1866, d. 25 July 1939
FatherJohn McConkey Caldwell3 b. 5 Jan 1835, d. 1930
MotherMargaret Craig Rhea3 b. 18 Mar 1837, d. 8 Dec 1912
Birth16 Apr 1866 Margaret Melissa Caldwell was born on 16 Apr 1866 in Washington County, Virginia.3,1 
Marriage19 Mar 1890 She married James Felix Gray, son of Charles Poston Gray and Corena Catherine Duff, on 19 Mar 1890 in Washington County.3 
  Margaret and James lived in the Abingdon district of the county where James was a farmer. They raised 4 children. The 1920 census indicated that they owned their farm which was located on the Damascus Rd.2,4,5 
Death25 Jul 1939 Margaret died on 25 Jul 1939 at age 73.1 
Burial She was buried at Bethel Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.1 

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Family

James Felix Gray b. 13 Sep 1866, d. 21 Apr 1955
Children
  • John Mc Gray2 (May 1891 - )
  • Oscar L. Gray2 (Oct 1893 - )
  • Kate Margaret Gray2 (Feb 1896 - )
  • Gracie V. Gray4
Last Edited7 Sep 2010

Citations

  1. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, P. 247. Stone reported to read: Margaret M. Gray, 16 Apr. 1866-25 Jul 1939.
  2. [S634] James F. Gray household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 106, sheet 2A (p. 36 stamped), dwelling 32, family 32, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept 2010. Household includes James F. Gray, 33, b. Sept. 1866, marr 10 yrs, farmer; Melissa M., wife, 34, b. Apr 1866, marr 10 yrs, mother of 3 children, all are living; John C., son, 9, b. May 1891; Oscar L., son, 6, b. Oct. 1893; Kate M., dau, 4, b. Feb. 1896; all b. VA/VA/VA.
  3. [S123] William R. Wheeler, Washington Co., VA Marriage Licenses 1881-1890, p.14, 42. Record abstracted as M.M. Caldwell, 23, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o John M. & Mgt AND James F. Gray, 23, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o Charles & C.J.; 19 Mar 1890.
  4. [S237] Felix Grey household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 125, sheet 1B, dwelling 21, family 21, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept 2010. Household includes Felix Grey, 43, marr #1, marr 20 yrs, farmer, rents farm, Malisey M., wife, 44, marr #1, marr 20 yrs, mother of 4 children, all are living; John Mc, son, 18; Oscar L., son, 16; Kate M., dau, 14; Grace V., dau, 3; all b. VA/VA/VA.
  5. [S238] Jame F. Grey household, 1920 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 144, sheet 7A (p. 27 stamped), dwelling 145, family 148, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept 2010. Household includes Jame F. Gray, 53, owns home, no mortg, is farm; Margarett M., wife, wife, 53; Margarett C., dau, 23; Grace V., dau, 12; all b. VA; location: Damascas Rd.