Charles Poston Gray1

b. 10 April 1846, d. 17 June 1921
FatherJohn Gray2 b. 11 Jan 1799, d. 27 Feb 1875
MotherMary Craig2 b. 6 May 1802, d. 1 Jun 1867 or 11 Jun 1867
Birth10 Apr 1846 Charles Poston Gray was born on 10 Apr 1846 in Washington County, Virginia.3,4,5 
Military  During the Civil War Charles fought for the Confederate Army as a member of the 1st Virginia Cavalry, Co. D (2).6 
Marriage13 Nov 1865 or 16 Nov 1865 He married Corena Catherine Duff, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Duff and Elizabeth Spraker Ketron, on 13 Nov 1865 or 16 Nov 1865 in Washington County, Virginia.5,7 
WidowedDec 1895  Charles was widowed in Dec 1895. 
Marriagecirca 1898 He married Mary M. (?) circa 1898.8 
Cens-19009 Jun 1900  Two years after their marriage Charles and Mary were enumerated living in Russell County, Virginia.8 
4 May 1910  They appear to have had a son together in 1901 who died at about 16 months of age. They then moved to Illinois where they were recorded farming in Warren County in 1910. The entry noted that they had been married for 12 years and that it was the second marriage for each.9 
Death17 Jun 1921 Charles died on 17 Jun 1921 at age 75.3,10 
Burial He was buried at Bethel Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.3 

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Family 1

Corena Catherine Duff b. 3 Apr 1845, d. 8 Dec 1895
Children
  • James Felix Gray+11 (13 Sep 1866 - 21 Apr 1955)
  • John T. Gray12 (19 May 1868 - 14 Mar 1886)
  • Mary E. Gray12 (circa 1870 - )
  • Martha J. Gray12 (circa 1873 - )
  • Charles S. Gray12 (circa 1875 - )
  • Nancy M. Gray12 (circa 1878 - )
  • Maud Gray8 (May 1882 - )

Family 2

Mary M. (?) b. Nov 1867
Child
Last Edited23 Mar 2011

Citations

  1. [S1238] Mary Hope Kelly, Betsy's Descendants, p. 2.
  2. [S367] John Gray household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., 67th district, p. after 135 stamped, dwelling 985, family 985, viewed online at Ancestry.com, August 2008, image 136 of 289. Household includes: John Gray, 55, farmer, owns land val at $4,000; Mary 45; Mary 19; James 16; Elizabeth 14; Robert E., 12; Catharine, 10; David 8; Charles 5; all b. VA.
  3. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 247. Stone reported to read: Charles P. Gray, 10 Apr. 1846-17 Jun 1921.
  4. [S1238] Mary Hope Kelly, Betsy's Descendants, p. 2. This source appears to use April 1845 for the date of birth but the exact date was difficult to read.
  5. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 136. Charles P. Gray and Catherine Duff; he was 19, sgl, b. & resid WCV, s/o John & Mary Gray. She was 20, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o Thomas J. & Elizabeth Duff; 13 Nov. 1865 by Benjamin Gildersleeve.
  6. [S2413] Research of Patricia Craig Johnson, e-mail address.
  7. [S1238] Mary Hope Kelly, Betsy's Descendants, p. 2. This source uses 16 November.
  8. [S1776] Chas P. Gray household, 1900 U.S. cens., Russell Co., Virginia, pop. sched., 60, ED 6B, sheet 98, dwelling 98, family Sept. 2010. Household includes: Chas P. Gray, 54, b. Apr 1846, marr 2 yrs, farmer; Mary M., wife, 32, b. Nov. 1867, marr 2 yrs, no children; Maud, dau, 18, b. May 1882; all b. VA/VA/VA, viewed online at Ancestry.com.
  9. [S1524] Charles P. Gray household, 1910 U.S. cens., Warren Co., Illinois, pop. sched., Ellison township, ED 195, sheet 9B, dwelling 118, family 117, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2010. Household includes Charles P. Gray, 64, marr #2, marr 12 yrs, farmer, b. VA/VA/VA; Mary, wife, 42, marr 12 yrs, mother of 5 children, none are living, b. VA/VA/VA.
  10. [S1238] Mary Hope Kelly, Betsy's Descendants, p. 2. This source uses 17 Jan. 1923.
  11. [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.
  12. [S156] Charles T. Gray household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 93, p. 27A (stamped), dwelling 38, family 38. Sept. 2009. Household includes: Charles T. Gray, 34, farmer; Kate C., 35; James F., 13, son; John T., 12, son; Mary E., 10, dau; Martha J., 7, dau; Charles S., 5, son; Nancy M., 2, dau; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  13. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 247. Stone reported to read: Conley L. Gray, s/o C.P. & M.M. Gray, 30 Jan 1901-26 Jun 1902.