Thomas Jefferson Howard Willoughby1

Male, #16081, (circa 1909 - )
Father*John William Franklin Willoughby
Mother*Susan Drucilla Stonicher
Birth*circa 1909 Thomas was born at Alabama circa 1909. 
Marriage*say 1932 He married Virginia Burbank say 1932.1 

Family

Virginia Burbank
Children
  • Susan Willoughby1
  • Nancy Willoughby1
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited18 Aug 2004

Citations

  1. E-mail written 17 Aug 2004 to Lew Griffin from Lisa Dempsey, e-mail address.

Robert Sanford Gray

Male, #16082, (9 May 1875 - 18 Sep 1953)
Father*William Lawrence Gray
Mother*Edna Isabella Culpepper
Birth*9 May 1875 Robert was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 9 May 1875. 
Census*1880 He listed as son(s) in the census report at Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1880. 
Death of Mother24 Dec 1890 His mother Edna Isabella Culpepper died on 24 Dec 1890 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Marriage*say 1898 He married Minnie Othela Matthews say 1898. 
Photographed*say Nov 1900 He was photographed say Nov 1900 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas.1
Robert Sanford & Minnie Gray with daughter Jettie Roberta
Birth of Son2 Oct 1901 His son Leeman Herbert Gray was born on 2 Oct 1901. 
Birth of Son26 Jul 1903 His son Homer Wilson Gray was born on 26 Jul 1903. 
Birth of Son9 Jun 1907 His son Fred Eugene Gray was born on 9 Jun 1907. 
Birth of Son9 Jan 1913 His son William Franklin Gray was born on 9 Jan 1913. 
Death of Father14 Jun 1915 His father William Lawrence Gray died on 14 Jun 1915 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Photographed*say 1944 He was photographed say 1944.2,3
Robert Sanford & Minnie Gray
Death of Spouse27 Jan 1945 His wife Minnie Othela Matthews died on 27 Jan 1945 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. 
Death of SonJan 1947 His son Homer Wilson Gray died in Jan 1947 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas. 
Marriage*say 1948 He married Minnie (?) say 1948.2 
Death*18 Sep 1953 He died at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas, on 18 Sep 1953 at age 78. 
Biography* Robert Gray was listed as being from Carthage, TX in a 1937 article about a John James Culpepper family reunion. 

Family 1

Minnie Othela Matthews
Marriage*say 1898 He married Minnie Othela Matthews say 1898. 
Children

Family 2

Minnie (?)
Marriage*say 1948 He married Minnie (?) say 1948.2 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited24 Jan 2009

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jul 2008 to Lew Griffin from Dana McCarthy, e-mail address.
    Picture courtesy of Charlotte Olivia Daniel.
  2. E-mail written Jul 2008 to Lew Griffin from Dana McCarthy, e-mail address.
  3. E-mail written Jan 2009 to Lew Griffin from Charlotte Kay McDaniel LaGrone, e-mail address.

Minnie Othela Matthews

Female, #16083, (circa 1878 - 27 Jan 1945)
Birth*circa 1878 Minnie was born circa 1878. 
Marriage*say 1898 She married Robert Sanford Gray say 1898. 
Married Namesay 1898  As of say 1898, her married name was Gray. 
Photographed*say Nov 1900 She was photographed say Nov 1900 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas.1
Robert Sanford & Minnie Gray with daughter Jettie Roberta
Birth of Son2 Oct 1901 Her son Leeman Herbert Gray was born on 2 Oct 1901. 
Birth of Son26 Jul 1903 Her son Homer Wilson Gray was born on 26 Jul 1903. 
Birth of Son9 Jun 1907 Her son Fred Eugene Gray was born on 9 Jun 1907. 
Birth of Son9 Jan 1913 Her son William Franklin Gray was born on 9 Jan 1913. 
Photographedsay 1944 She was photographed say 1944.2,3
Robert Sanford & Minnie Gray
Death*27 Jan 1945 She died at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, on 27 Jan 1945. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas. 

Family

Robert Sanford Gray
Marriage*say 1898 She married Robert Sanford Gray say 1898. 
Children
Last Edited24 Jan 2009

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jul 2008 to Lew Griffin from Dana McCarthy, e-mail address.
    Picture courtesy of Charlotte Olivia Daniel.
  2. E-mail written Jul 2008 to Lew Griffin from Dana McCarthy, e-mail address.
  3. E-mail written Jan 2009 to Lew Griffin from Charlotte Kay McDaniel LaGrone, e-mail address.

Eldora Isabella Gray

Female, #16084, (20 Jun 1877 - )
Father*William Lawrence Gray
Mother*Edna Isabella Culpepper
Married Name Her married name was Mitchell. 
Birth*20 Jun 1877 Eldora was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 20 Jun 1877. 
Marriage* She married John Mitchell. 
Census*1880 She was in the in 1880 census at Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Biography* According to Elizabeth Dempsey in a 28 Feb 1979 letter: She was listed in the Bible as Eldora, but was always called Dora. She and Uncle John were married more than 50 years and had no children. She lived with us the last 12 years of her life after Uncle John's death. 

Family

John Mitchell
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

John Mitchell

Male, #16085, (circa 1876 - )
Birth*circa 1876 John was born circa 1876. 
Marriage* He married Eldora Isabella Gray. 

Family

Eldora Isabella Gray
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

William Jesse Boyd Gray

Male, #16086, (25 Dec 1878 - 30 Aug 1972)
Father*William Lawrence Gray
Mother*Edna Isabella Culpepper
Birth*25 Dec 1878 William was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 25 Dec 1878. 
Census*1880 He was in the in 1880 census at Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Marriage* He married Vannie Mercer. 
Marriage* He married Lauree Lott. 
Death of Mother24 Dec 1890 His mother Edna Isabella Culpepper died on 24 Dec 1890 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son20 May 1909 His son Claude Mercer Gray was born on 20 May 1909 at Anniston, Calhoun Co., Alabama. 
Death of Father14 Jun 1915 His father William Lawrence Gray died on 14 Jun 1915 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death*30 Aug 1972 He died at Tyler, Smith Co., Texas, on 30 Aug 1972 at age 93. 
Biography* William Jesse Boyd Gray was known as Boyd and was listed in a 1937 article about a John James Culpepper family reunion as being from Tyler, TX. 

Family 1

Vannie Mercer
Marriage* He married Vannie Mercer. 
Children

Family 2

Lauree Lott
Marriage* He married Lauree Lott. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited28 Nov 2001

Vannie Mercer

Female, #16087, (10 Feb 1889 - 15 Jan 1975)
Married Name Her married name was Gray. 
Birth*10 Feb 1889 Vannie was born at Cleburne Co., Alabama, on 10 Feb 1889. 
Marriage* She married William Jesse Boyd Gray. 
Birth of Son20 May 1909 Her son Claude Mercer Gray was born on 20 May 1909 at Anniston, Calhoun Co., Alabama. 
Death*15 Jan 1975 She died at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, on 15 Jan 1975 at age 85. 

Family

William Jesse Boyd Gray
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Lauree Lott

Female, #16088, (circa 1881 - after 1978)
Married Name Her married name was Gray. 
Birth*circa 1881 Lauree was born circa 1881. 
Marriage* She married William Jesse Boyd Gray. 
Death*after 1978 She died at Tyler, Smith Co., Texas, after 1978. 

Family

William Jesse Boyd Gray
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Mary Ethel Gray

Female, #16089, (20 Oct 1880 - after 1937)
Father*William Lawrence Gray
Mother*Edna Isabella Culpepper
Birth*20 Oct 1880 Mary was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 20 Oct 1880. 
Marriage*say 1901 She married Arthur Oliver Lowery say 1901. 
Married Namesay 1901  As of say 1901, her married name was Lowery. 
Birth of Soncirca 1905 Her son Herbert L. Lowery was born circa 1905. 
Death*after 1937 She died at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama, after 1937. 

Family

Arthur Oliver Lowery
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited30 Aug 2000

Arthur Oliver Lowery

Male, #16090, (circa 1878 - )
Birth*circa 1878 Arthur was born circa 1878. 
Marriage*say 1901 He married Mary Ethel Gray say 1901. 
Birth of Soncirca 1905 His son Herbert L. Lowery was born circa 1905. 
1910 Census* Arthur was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Marshall Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Mary Ethel Gray
Children
Last Edited22 Feb 2002

Citations

  1. ED 97, sheet 8.

Letha Montana Gray

Female, #16091, (11 May 1883 - 4 Sep 1957)
Father*William Lawrence Gray
Mother*Edna Isabella Culpepper
Married Name Her married name was Pettus. 
Birth*11 May 1883 Letha was born on 11 May 1883. 
Marriage* She married Adolphus Lynwood Pettus. 
Death of Mother24 Dec 1890 Her mother Edna Isabella Culpepper died on 24 Dec 1890 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Father14 Jun 1915 Her father William Lawrence Gray died on 14 Jun 1915 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son24 Jun 1916 Her son Adolphus Lynwood Pettus Jr. was born on 24 Jun 1916. 
Death of Spouse29 Sep 1942 Her husband Adolphus Lynwood Pettus died on 29 Sep 1942 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Son1954 Her son Adolphus Lynwood Pettus Jr. died in 1954 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death*4 Sep 1957 She died at Clay Co., Alabama, on 4 Sep 1957 at age 74. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Concord Baptist Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Adolphus Lynwood Pettus
Marriage* She married Adolphus Lynwood Pettus. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 107.

Adolphus Lynwood Pettus

Male, #16092, (8 Feb 1879 - 29 Sep 1942)
Father*William M. Pettus
Mother*Sarah Frances Feazell
Birth*8 Feb 1879 Adolphus was born on 8 Feb 1879. 
Marriage* He married Letha Montana Gray. 
Death of Father8 Nov 1913 His father William M. Pettus died on 8 Nov 1913 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama.1 
Birth of Son24 Jun 1916 His son Adolphus Lynwood Pettus Jr. was born on 24 Jun 1916. 
Death of Mother31 Dec 1931 His mother Sarah Frances Feazell died on 31 Dec 1931 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama.2 
Death*29 Sep 1942 He died at Clay Co., Alabama, on 29 Sep 1942 at age 63. 
Burial* His body was interred at Concord Baptist Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.3 
Biography* "Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Pettus and daughter, Lucile, all of Pyriton [Clay Co.], Ala." were listed in an article about a 1938 John James Culpepper family reunion. Mrs. Charles (Margaret Whatley) Lee wrote 3 Feb 1979 that "Dolphus Pettus was a rural mail carrier...." 

Family

Letha Montana Gray
Marriage* He married Letha Montana Gray. 
Children
Last Edited31 Dec 2001

Citations

  1. FamilySearch Family Tree.
    https://www.familysearch.org/tree/find/name
    https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L44V-LLK
  2. FamilySearch Family Tree.
    https://www.familysearch.org/tree/find/name
    https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LHQR-54W
  3. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 107.

Walter Wilson Gray

Male, #16093, (17 Apr 1885 - 27 Feb 1910)
Father*William Lawrence Gray
Mother*Edna Isabella Culpepper
Birth*17 Apr 1885 Walter was born on 17 Apr 1885. 
Death of Mother24 Dec 1890 His mother Edna Isabella Culpepper died on 24 Dec 1890 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Marriage*27 Dec 1905 He married (?) (?) on 27 Dec 1905 at age 20. 
Birth of Son13 May 1907 His son Harlis Gray was born on 13 May 1907. 
Death*27 Feb 1910 He died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 27 Feb 1910 at age 24. 
Burial* His body was interred at Old Lineville City Cemetery, Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Family

(?) (?)
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 214.

Lona Belle Gray

Female, #16094, (10 Sep 1887 - circa 1960)
Father*William Lawrence Gray
Mother*Edna Isabella Culpepper
Married Name Her married name was Pinkston. 
Birth*10 Sep 1887 Lona was born on 10 Sep 1887. 
Marriage* She married Charlie L. Pinkston. 
Death of Mother24 Dec 1890 Her mother Edna Isabella Culpepper died on 24 Dec 1890 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Father14 Jun 1915 Her father William Lawrence Gray died on 14 Jun 1915 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death*circa 1960 She died circa 1960. 

Family

Charlie L. Pinkston
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Charlie L. Pinkston

Male, #16095, (circa 1885 - )
Birth*circa 1885 Charlie was born circa 1885. 
Marriage* He married Lona Belle Gray. 

Family

Lona Belle Gray
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Edna Fredonia Gray

Female, #16096, (19 Dec 1890 - Jul 1984)
Father*William Lawrence Gray
Mother*Edna Isabella Culpepper
Married Name Her married name was Dempsey. 
Birth*19 Dec 1890 Edna was born on 19 Dec 1890. 
Marriage* She married William Cleveland Dempsey. 
Death of Mother24 Dec 1890 Her mother Edna Isabella Culpepper died on 24 Dec 1890 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Father14 Jun 1915 Her father William Lawrence Gray died on 14 Jun 1915 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son19 Mar 1919 Her son James W. Dempsey was born on 19 Mar 1919. 
Death of Son17 Feb 1962 Her son James W. Dempsey died on 17 Feb 1962. 
Death of Spouse9 May 1968 Her husband William Cleveland Dempsey died on 9 May 1968 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death*Jul 1984 She died at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama, in Jul 1984 at age 93. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Lineville City Cemetery, Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama.1 
Biography* Elizabeth Dempsey wrote of Edna in a letter 28 Feb 1979: Mother is the only one of the eight children living. She is 88 and is very mentally alert. She cannot walk because of arthritis but is otherwise well physically.
3 Apr 1979, Mary Lillian Butler Pierce wrote that she and her sister-in-law "went to Ashland Nursing Home and visited Edna Dempsey. She was thrilled to death. ...her mind is sharp as a pin, slightly hard of hearing, a beautiful woman for her age." 

Family

William Cleveland Dempsey
Marriage* She married William Cleveland Dempsey. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 212 as of 1987 only the date of birth appeared on the tombstone.

William Cleveland Dempsey

Male, #16097, (27 Oct 1888 - 9 May 1968)
Father*Francis Marion Dempsey
Mother*Sarah Ann Elizabeth Smith
Birth*27 Oct 1888 William was born on 27 Oct 1888. 
Employment* William's occupation: attorney. 
Marriage* He married Edna Fredonia Gray. 
Death of Mother1894 His mother Sarah Ann Elizabeth Smith died in 1894. 
Birth of Son19 Mar 1919 His son James W. Dempsey was born on 19 Mar 1919. 
Death of Father19 Apr 1932 His father Francis Marion Dempsey died on 19 Apr 1932. 
Death of Son17 Feb 1962 His son James W. Dempsey died on 17 Feb 1962. 
Death*9 May 1968 He died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 9 May 1968 at age 79. 
Burial* His body was interred at Ashland City Cemetery, Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama.1 
Biography* William Cleveland Dempsey was known as "Cleve." Mrs. Charles (Margaret Whatley) Lee wrote 31 Jan 1979: Cleve Dempsey used to live in Ashland.... He was a lawyer, had an office in the court house. 

Family

Edna Fredonia Gray
Marriage* He married Edna Fredonia Gray. 
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 212.

Jettie Roberta Gray

Female, #16098, (13 Mar 1900 - 25 Oct 1982)
Father*Robert Sanford Gray
Mother*Minnie Othela Matthews
Birth*13 Mar 1900 Jettie was born at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas, on 13 Mar 1900. 
Photographedsay Nov 1900 She appeared as a daughter in a family photograph say Nov 1900 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas.1
Robert Sanford & Minnie Gray with daughter Jettie Roberta
Marriage*circa 1915 She married Charles Robinson circa 1915. 
Married Namecirca 1915  As of circa 1915, her married name was Robinson. 
Birth of Son24 May 1916 Her son Elton Robinson was born on 24 May 1916. 
Marriage*circa 1918 She married Lewis Everett Daniel circa 1918. 
Married Namecirca 1918  As of circa 1918, her married name was Daniel. 
Birth of Son16 Jan 1921 Her son Charles Ernest Daniel was born on 16 Jan 1921 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas.2 
Photographedcirca 1932 She was photographed circa 1932 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas,
Jettie Roberta (Gray) Daniel, Leonard Elvin Daniel, Lewis E. Daniel, & Charles Ernest Daniel.2
Lewis & Jettie Roberta (Gray) Daniel family
Death of Mother27 Jan 1945 Her mother Minnie Othela Matthews died on 27 Jan 1945 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. 
Death of Father18 Sep 1953 Her father Robert Sanford Gray died on 18 Sep 1953 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas. 
Death of Spouse21 Jan 1964 Her husband Lewis Everett Daniel died on 21 Jan 1964 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.2 
Death of Son22 Feb 1966 Her son Elton Robinson died on 22 Feb 1966 at New Rochelle, Westchester Co., New York. 
Death*25 Oct 1982 She died at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, on 25 Oct 1982 at age 82. 
Burial*say 27 Oct 1982 Her body was interred say 27 Oct 1982 at East Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa Co., Arizona.2 

Family 1

Charles Robinson
Marriage*circa 1915 She married Charles Robinson circa 1915. 
Child

Family 2

Lewis Everett Daniel
Marriage*circa 1918 She married Lewis Everett Daniel circa 1918. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited15 Nov 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jul 2008 to Lew Griffin from Dana McCarthy, e-mail address.
    Picture courtesy of Charlotte Olivia Daniel.
  2. E-mail written Jul 2008 to Lew Griffin from Dana McCarthy, e-mail address.

Lewis Everett Daniel

Male, #16099, (17 Dec 1886 - 21 Jan 1964)
Father*Theophilus Bostwick Daniel1
Mother*Nannie Fort1
Name Variation He was also known as Lewis Elias Daniel. 
Name-Comm Commonly known as Lewie Daniel. 
Birth*17 Dec 1886 Lewis was born at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas, on 17 Dec 1886.1 
Marriage*circa 1918 He married Jettie Roberta Gray circa 1918. 
Birth of Son16 Jan 1921 His son Charles Ernest Daniel was born on 16 Jan 1921 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas.1 
Photographed*circa 1932 He was photographed circa 1932 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas,
Jettie Roberta (Gray) Daniel, Leonard Elvin Daniel, Lewis E. Daniel, & Charles Ernest Daniel.1
Lewis & Jettie Roberta (Gray) Daniel family
Death*21 Jan 1964 He died at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, on 21 Jan 1964 at age 77.1 
Burial*say 23 Jan 1964 His body was interred say 23 Jan 1964 at East Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa Co., Arizona.1 
Research note*25 Sep 2008 Other names for Lewis were Lewis E. DANIEL, and Lewis Elias DANIEL.
General Notes: He moved to Arizona the day after Christmas in 1940. He had TB, and moved for his
health as well as other reasons. His son Leonard went with him, and the rest of the family moved at a
later time.
He is found in the City Directory for Phoenix and Vicinity, 1947-1948. He is Daniel, Lew (Jettie) h rt 6
box 787.
World War Draft Registration:
He was Lewis Elias Daniel, aged 30, residing in Carthage RFD # 2, Texas. He was born 17 Dec 1886 in
Carthage, Texas. He was farming on his own on the Mrs. Nannie Daniel farm. He claimed three
motherless children as dependents. He had had no military service. When he signed his name, the first
name was unclear but is apparently Lewis. His middle name was Elias.
Census:
1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Panola, Texas; Roll: T624_1583; Page: 7B; Enumeration
District: 129; Image:948
122/123, Daniels, Lewis, head, m, w, 23, m1, 1, TX, AL, TX, farmer, gen. farm, own acct., rent, farm
----, Mirtie, wife, f, w, m1, 1, 0 children, 0 living, TX, TX, TX, none

1930; Census Place: Precinct 7, Red River, Texas; Roll: 2385; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 24;
Image: 1048.0.
Highway 5 East of Avery
75/78, Daniels, Lewis E., head, rent, on a farm, m, w, 43, m, 22, TX, AL, TX, farm, general farm, not a
veteran
----, Berta, wife, head, f, w, 30, m, 17, AL, AL, AL, none
----, (Estelle is crossed out) Bobbie, dau., f, w, 15, s, TX, TX, TX, none
Robinson, Elton, step-son, m, w, 13, s, TX, TN, AL, laborer, gen. farm, no pay
Daniel, Lenard, son, m, w, 11, s, TX, TX, AL, none
----, Earnest, son, m, w, 9, s, TX, TX, AL, none

Jordan, Opal, sister-in-law, f, w, 21, wd, TX, AL, AL, none
----, Billie R., nephew, m, w, 1 5/12, s, TX, GA, TX, none

NOTE: His son Holden Burdette was living with his grandmother Nannie in Panola County. See the
Nannie Fort information.

Noted events in his life were:
He had a residence in 1910 in Panola County, Texas, USA.
He had a residence in 1930 in Red River County, Texas, USA
He had a residence in 1940 in Paducah, Cottle, Texas, USA.1 

Family

Jettie Roberta Gray
Marriage*circa 1918 He married Jettie Roberta Gray circa 1918. 
Children
Last Edited3 Nov 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jul 2008 to Lew Griffin from Dana McCarthy, e-mail address.

Leeman Herbert Gray

Male, #16100, (2 Oct 1901 - 9 Jan 1989)
Father*Robert Sanford Gray
Mother*Minnie Othela Matthews
Birth*2 Oct 1901 Leeman was born on 2 Oct 1901. 
Marriage*say 1926 He married Grace Sauls say 1926. 
Death of Mother27 Jan 1945 His mother Minnie Othela Matthews died on 27 Jan 1945 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. 
Death of Father18 Sep 1953 His father Robert Sanford Gray died on 18 Sep 1953 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas. 
Death*9 Jan 1989 He died at Tenaha, Shelby Co., Texas, on 9 Jan 1989 at age 87. 

Family

Grace Sauls
Child
  • Doris Gray
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited23 Jun 2014

Grace Sauls

Female, #16101, (9 Oct 1905 - )
Birth*9 Oct 1905 Grace was born on 9 Oct 1905. 
Marriage*say 1926 She married Leeman Herbert Gray say 1926. 
Married Namesay 1926  As of say 1926, her married name was Gray. 

Family

Leeman Herbert Gray
Child
  • Doris Gray
Last Edited23 Jun 2014

Homer Wilson Gray

Male, #16102, (26 Jul 1903 - Jan 1947)
Father*Robert Sanford Gray
Mother*Minnie Othela Matthews
Birth*26 Jul 1903 Homer was born on 26 Jul 1903. 
Death of Mother27 Jan 1945 His mother Minnie Othela Matthews died on 27 Jan 1945 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. 
Death*Jan 1947 He died at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas, in Jan 1947 at age 43. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Edna Adele Gray

Female, #16103, (25 Feb 1905 - 23 Feb 1985)
Father*Robert Sanford Gray
Mother*Minnie Othela Matthews
Birth*25 Feb 1905 Edna was born on 25 Feb 1905. 
Marriage*circa 1923 She married Luther Presswood circa 1923. 
Married Namecirca 1923  As of circa 1923, her married name was Presswood. 
Birth of Son6 Jul 1924 Her son Gordon Lee Presswood was born on 6 Jul 1924. 
Death of Mother27 Jan 1945 Her mother Minnie Othela Matthews died on 27 Jan 1945 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. 
Death of Father18 Sep 1953 Her father Robert Sanford Gray died on 18 Sep 1953 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas. 
Marriage* She married Clyde Williams. 
Married Name Her married name was Williams. 
Death of SpouseMay 1969 Her husband Luther Presswood died in May 1969 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. 
Death of Son24 Jan 1982 Her son Gordon Lee Presswood died on 24 Jan 1982 at Garland, Dallas Co., Texas. 
Death*23 Feb 1985 She died at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, on 23 Feb 1985 at age 79. 

Family 1

Luther Presswood
Marriage*circa 1923 She married Luther Presswood circa 1923. 
Child

Family 2

Clyde Williams
Marriage* She married Clyde Williams. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Clyde Williams

Male, #16104, (circa 1903 - )
Birth*circa 1903 Clyde was born circa 1903. 
Marriage* He married Edna Adele Gray. 

Family

Edna Adele Gray
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Fred Eugene Gray

Male, #16105, (9 Jun 1907 - 10 Feb 1973)
Father*Robert Sanford Gray
Mother*Minnie Othela Matthews
Birth*9 Jun 1907 Fred was born on 9 Jun 1907. 
Marriage*circa 1932 He married Hazel Towmey circa 1932. 
Death of Mother27 Jan 1945 His mother Minnie Othela Matthews died on 27 Jan 1945 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. 
Death of Father18 Sep 1953 His father Robert Sanford Gray died on 18 Sep 1953 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas. 
Death*10 Feb 1973 He died at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, on 10 Feb 1973 at age 65. 

Family

Hazel Towmey
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Hazel Towmey

Female, #16106, (circa 1910 - )
Birth*circa 1910 Hazel was born circa 1910. 
Marriage*circa 1932 She married Fred Eugene Gray circa 1932. 
Married Namecirca 1932  As of circa 1932, her married name was Gray. 

Family

Fred Eugene Gray
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Opal Irene Gray

Female, #16107, (29 Nov 1908 - 11 Jul 1976)
Father*Robert Sanford Gray
Mother*Minnie Othela Matthews
Birth*29 Nov 1908 Opal was born on 29 Nov 1908. 
Marriage* She married Clarence Jordan. 
Married Name Her married name was Jordan. 
Birth of Son16 Nov 1928 Her son Billy Ray Jordan was born on 16 Nov 1928 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas. 
Birth of Son2 May 1930 Her son Robert C. Jordan was born on 2 May 1930. 
Marriage*circa 1932 She married Claude Chilcoat circa 1932. 
Married Namecirca 1932  As of circa 1932, her married name was Chilcoat. 
Death of Mother27 Jan 1945 Her mother Minnie Othela Matthews died on 27 Jan 1945 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. 
Death of Father18 Sep 1953 Her father Robert Sanford Gray died on 18 Sep 1953 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas. 
Death*11 Jul 1976 She died at De Queen, Sevier Co., Arkansas, on 11 Jul 1976 at age 67. 

Family 1

Clarence Jordan
Marriage* She married Clarence Jordan. 
Children

Family 2

Claude Chilcoat
Marriage*circa 1932 She married Claude Chilcoat circa 1932. 
Children
  • T. K. Chilcoat
  • Glenn Chilcoat
  • Bobbie Chilcoat
  • Dan Wayne Chilcoat
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Claude Chilcoat

Male, #16108, (5 Aug 1907 - Feb 1979)
Birth*5 Aug 1907 Claude was born on 5 Aug 1907. 
Marriage*circa 1932 He married Opal Irene Gray circa 1932. 
Death*Feb 1979 He died at De Queen, Sevier Co., Arkansas, in Feb 1979 at age 71. 

Family

Opal Irene Gray
Children
  • T. K. Chilcoat
  • Glenn Chilcoat
  • Bobbie Chilcoat
  • Dan Wayne Chilcoat
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Ruby Lucille Gray

Female, #16109, (26 Feb 1911 - circa 1915)
Father*Robert Sanford Gray
Mother*Minnie Othela Matthews
Birth*26 Feb 1911 Ruby was born on 26 Feb 1911. 
Death*circa 1915 She died circa 1915. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

William Franklin Gray

Male, #16110, (9 Jan 1913 - 1 Nov 1982)
Father*Robert Sanford Gray
Mother*Minnie Othela Matthews
Birth*9 Jan 1913 William was born on 9 Jan 1913. 
Marriage* He married Pauline Towmey. 
Death of Mother27 Jan 1945 His mother Minnie Othela Matthews died on 27 Jan 1945 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. 
Death of Father18 Sep 1953 His father Robert Sanford Gray died on 18 Sep 1953 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas. 
Death*1 Nov 1982 He died at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas, on 1 Nov 1982 at age 69. 

Family
Children
  • William Robert Gray
  • Gregory Gray
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999