Husband Samuel T. Gray 1
Born: 24 Jul 1824 - Patton Twp, Centre Co, PA 1
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Died: Aft 1898
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Father: John Gray (Abt 1799-1856) 1
Mother: Mary Mattern (Abt 1798-1871) 1
Marriage:
Wife Harriet N. Hutchison 2
Born:
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Died: 25 Jun 1893 2
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Father: Benjamin Hutchison ( - ) 2
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Children
1 F Emma Gray 2
Born: 1853 2
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Died: 1870 2
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2 M George H. Gray 2
Born: 1855 2
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Died: 1856 2
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Spouse: Did Not Marry
3 F Mary R. Gray 2
Born: 1854 2
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Died: 1859 2
Buried:
Spouse: Did Not Marry
4 M William E. Gray 3
Born: 14 Jun 1860 - Centre Co, PA 2
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Spouse: Ella Gregg Green (1862- ) 4
Marr: 2 Oct 1889 2
5 F Annie Herman Gray 2
Born: 1863 2
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Died: 1864 2
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Spouse: Did Not Marry
6 F Minnie W. Gray 2
Born: 1865 2
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Died: 1892 2
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Spouse: Did Not Marry
7 F Nora Gray 2
Born:
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Died: Aft Jun 1893
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8 M Samuel E. Gray 2
Born: 1872 2
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Died: 1891 2
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General Notes: Husband - Samuel T. Gray
He was born in Patton township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, where his father and grandfather before him had lived, and within sight of his own home, where he resided for more than forty-five years. Like the sons of the general farmer, he received such educational privileges as the schools of the neighborhood afforded. He remained at home until his marriage in 1852, when he came to his own farm and began life for himself. This farm comprised some three hundred acres of land, much of which he cleared and improved himself; it was well watered and lay beautifully; on it were large and commodious buildings, both barn and dwelling. The barn was built in 1855, and the house in 1859. Through industry, economy and good management, Mr. Gray accumulated a competency. He gave his life to the pursuits of an agriculturist, and became one of the successful farmers and substantial and influential men of Centre County. While in no sense an office-seeker, for years he served the people of his township as overseer of the poor; was for a number of years justice of the peace, and for six years served as auditor of Centre County, his term of office expiring about 1895.
For many years he was identified with the M. E. Church, serving as trustee and steward. In politics he was a Republican as was his father before him.
General Notes: Wife - Harriet N. Hutchison
In an obituary notice of Mrs. Gray it was stated that:
Within the last two years death has entered the home three times and broken the family circle. First within this limit, Samuel was called; then Miss Minnie, a bright and charming young lady who had hosts of warm friends; last, but not least, was the dear mother, who has always been a true and faithful friend and guardian to both husband and children, who will never forget her loving kindness and tender mercy. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn her death: W. E. Gray, Esq., one of the rising young lawyers in Bellefonte, and Misses Annie and Nora, who live at home. Samuel Gray, the venerable husband, is one of the most prosperous and highly respected farmers in Centre county. He is also one of the auditors of Centre county, and is an honest and upright man. Mrs. Gray was a Methodist, and was sincere and devoted to the cause of Christianity. She was one of those Christians who live by faith and not by sight, letting her "light so shine that men might see her good works and glorify her Father in Heaven." She had a kind heart and was always trying to do some kindness.