James Felix Gray1,2

b. 13 September 1866, d. 21 April 1955
FatherCharles Poston Gray1 b. 10 Apr 1846, d. 17 Jun 1921
MotherCorena Catherine Duff1 b. 3 Apr 1845, d. 8 Dec 1895
Birth13 Sep 1866 James Felix Gray was born on 13 Sep 1866 in Washington County, Virginia.3,1 
Marriage19 Mar 1890 He married Margaret Melissa Caldwell, daughter of John McConkey Caldwell and Margaret Craig Rhea, on 19 Mar 1890 in Washington County.1 
  James and Margaret 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.4,5,6 
Death21 Apr 1955 James died on 21 Apr 1955 at age 88.3 
Burial He was buried at Bethel Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.3 

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Family

Margaret Melissa Caldwell b. 16 Apr 1866, d. 25 Jul 1939
Children
  • John Mc Gray4 (May 1891 - )
  • Oscar L. Gray4 (Oct 1893 - )
  • Kate Margaret Gray4 (Feb 1896 - )
  • Gracie V. Gray5
Last Edited27 Jul 2013

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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; John Mc, son, 18; Oscar L., son, 16; Kate M., dau, 14; Grace V., dau, 3; all b. VA/VA/VA.
  3. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, P. 247. Stone reported to read: James F. Gray, 13 Sept. 1866-21 Apr. 1955.
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [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.