Harriet Jane Parks1

b. 16 March 1829, d. 12 February 1895
FatherJohn Parks1
MotherMary (?)1
Birth16 Mar 1829 Harriet Jane Parks was born on 16 Mar 1829.2 
Marriage3 Mar 1859 She married Frederick Trent Gray, son of John Gray and Mary Craig, on 3 Mar 1859 in Washington County, Virginia. Frederick was a widower whose wife had died in late 1857 leaving a young daughter.1 
Cens-187012 Jul 1870  In 1870 "Fred" and Harriet were recorded in the Goodson township of Washington County. They owned land worth $2,000. The family included Fred's daughter Mary from his first marriage as well as the 4 children born to Fred and Harriet. Also part of the household was Fred's 78 year old father, John, who owned land valued at $5,000.3 
  John died in 1875. 
Death12 Feb 1895 Harriet died on 12 Feb 1895 at age 65.2 
Burial She was buried at Bethel Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.2 

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Family

Frederick Trent Gray b. 12 Feb 1828, d. 31 Aug 1900
Children
  • Charles H. Gray3 (circa 1861 - )
  • John Mitton Gray4 (circa 1862 - )
  • Susan E. Gray4 (circa 1867 - )
  • Albert Lee Gray4 (circa 1869 - )
Last Edited23 Mar 2011

Citations

  1. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 136. Frederick Trent Gray, 31, wid, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o John & Mary Gray marr Harriet Jane Parks, 30, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o John & Mary Parks; 3 Mar 1859.
  2. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 247. Stone reported to read: Harriet J. Gray, w/o F.T. Gray, 16 Mar 1829-12 Feb. 1895.
  3. [S635] Fred T. Gray household, 1870 U.S. cens, Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Goodson Township, p. 110 stamped, dwelling 435, family 460, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2009. Household includes Fred T. Gray, 43, farmer, owns pers. prop of $2,000; Harriet, 42; John, 78, owns land worth $5,000; Mary [I. or J.], 17; Chas H., 9; John M., 6; Susan, 3; Albert Lee, 10/12; all b. VA.
  4. [S163] Fred T. Gray household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 93, p. 12D, dwelling 107, family 107. Sept. 2009. Household includes: Fred T. Gray, 54, farmer; Harriet J., 47, wife; J. Mitton, 18, son; Susan E., 13, dau; Albert L [Lee?], 11, son; Harriet Estell, 70, cook; all b. VA.