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Gray, Robert Howard

Gray, Robert Howard[1, 2, 3]

Male 1867 - 1929  (62 years)


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  • Name Gray, Robert Howard 
    Nickname Bob 
    Birth 7 May 1867  Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1880  Sullivan, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 6] 
    • Robert was included in the household of Eldridge Hoard Gray and enumerated in District 2, Sullivan County, TN. He was reported as age 13.
    Census 1900  Sullivan, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    • Robert H. Gray, aged 32, born Aug 1867, was listed as a member of the household of Eldridge H. and Mariah E. Gray in the 1900 census. His relationship to Eldridge H. was recorded as "son". His marital status was recorded as "married", but no spouse was present. Also present in the household was Lewis [sic], "grandson", aged three (DOB: Oct 1896). [Dwelling 75, Family 77 in Enumeration District 125, Sullivan County, TN; 1900 Census, Tennessee, Series: T623 Roll: 1601 Page: 266]
    Occupation railway engineer for the Norfolk and Western Railroad 
    Residence 1920  Keystone, McDowell, West Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Death 8 Nov 1929  Keystone, McDowell, West Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 8] 
    • The death certificate reported the following:
      Name:Robt.H. Gray Death Date:08 Nov 1929 Death Place:Keystone, McDowell, West Virginia Gender:Male Age:62 years Estimated Birth Year:1867 Birth Place:Tenn Marital Status:Widowed Spouse's Name:Father's Name:E.H. Father's Birthplace:Tenn Mother's Name:Mirah E. Mother's Birthplace:Tenn Occupation:R.R.Engineer Street Address:Residence:Cemetery:Burial Place:Burial Date:10 Nov 1929 Film Number:800211 Digital Folder Number:4229099 Image Number:351 Source:County Records Reference Number:v 6 p 74
    		Robert H. Gray death entry, McDowell County, WV
    Burial 10 Nov 1929  Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 12 Jun 2020 

    Father Gray, Eldridge Hoard,   b. 23 Jan 1835, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 May 1918 (Age 83 years) 
    Relationship Adopted 
    Mother Beidleman, Mariah Elizabeth,   b. 31 Mar 1844, Sullivan, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Jan 1929, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Relationship Adopted 
    Marriage 27 Feb 1864  Sullivan, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F30433  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Crotty, Cora Jane,   b. 10 May 1878, Hans Creek, Monroe, West Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Apr 1957 (Age 78 years) 
    Marriage 11 Oct 1894  McDowell, West Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [9, 10] 
    • There is a McDowell County record entry in West Virginia indicating a marriage date occurring in 1894.
    Divorce Bef Jun 1900 
    Children 
     1. Gray, Louis Fair,   b. 9 Oct 1896, Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Dec 1986, Vinton, Roanoke, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years)
     2. Gray, Vera Eulala,   b. 16 Dec 1898, West Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
    Family ID F88  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 15 Mar 2025 

    Family 2 Godby, Elizabeth Ann,   b. Jun 1878, Fayette, West Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Dec 1928, Mercer, West Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 50 years) 
    Marriage 23 Mar 1904  McDowell, West Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    		Robert Gray - Elizabeth Godby Marriage License
    Children 
     1. Gray, Eldridge Preston,   b. 28 Nov 1904, West Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Jun 1920, West Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 15 years)
     2. Gray, George E.,   b. 30 Jan 1907, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Sep 1992, Slayton, Murray, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years)
    Family ID F32453  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 15 Mar 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 7 May 1867 - Tennessee, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1880 - Sullivan, Tennessee, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 11 Oct 1894 - McDowell, West Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1900 - Sullivan, Tennessee, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 23 Mar 1904 - McDowell, West Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1920 - Keystone, McDowell, West Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 8 Nov 1929 - Keystone, McDowell, West Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 10 Nov 1929 - Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S2018] R H Gray in entry for Louis Gray and Uriel Hurd, "North Carolina, Marriages, 1759-1979".

    2. [S2020] Robert Howard Gray in entry for Louis Fair Gray, "West Virginia Births, 1853-1930".

    3. [S2021] Robt. H. Gray, "West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999".

    4. [S564] 1880 Census, NA Film Number T9-1281, page number 341A.

    5. [S995] 1880 Census, NA Film Number T9-1281, page number 341A.

    6. [S129666] Robert Gray in household of Eldridge H Gray, "United States Census, 1880".

    7. [S2019] Robert H Gray in household of Eldridge H Gray, "United States Census, 1900".

    8. [S782] WV Deaths (FamSearch) 1853-1970, 13 August 2012; Robt.H. Gray, 08 Nov 1929.

    9. [S839] FamSch WV Marriages 1853-1970, 13 August 2012; Robert H Gray and Cora J Crotty, 1894.

    10. [S230635] Cora Crotty, "West Virginia, County Marriage Records, 1776-1971".