Aurelius Gilbert Gray (1854 - 1931)

Born 18 Dec 1854 in Independence, Arkansas, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Harriett Ella (Albright) Gray — married 14 Mar 1878 in Independence, Arkansas, United States

Descendants

Died 9 Aug 1931 at age 76 in Independence, Arkansas, United States

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Biography

Aurelius Gilbert (Gib) Gray was born 18 December 1854 in Independence County, Arkansas. He was the son of Elisha Gray and Ann Meacham.

As a young man and when not in school, Gib spent most of his time working his father's land. He received his education in Independence and Sharp counties and attended Mountain Home College.

On March 14, 1878, he married Harriet Ella Albright Albright-2133, the daughter of Rev. Alvis Albright-2818 and Mary A. Stockard Stockard-45. Harriet was born in Independence County February 27, 1858.^[1]

In the 1880 census Aurelius (age 25), Farmer, was the married head of household in Jefferson Township, Independence, Arkansas, United States, with his wife Harriet E. age 22 and daughter Bertha, age 1.^[2]

In the 1900 census Aurelius (age 46) was the married head of household in Barren Township, Independence, Arkansas, United States, listed with^[3]

• Ella H age 42 wife
• Betha F age 21 daughter
• Stella age 18 daughter
• Justin age 15 son
• Albert age 13 son
• Clara age 10 daughter

Aurelius Gilbert was also known as AG and he was a farmer who owned his farm, free and clear. Sons Justin and Albert were farm laborers and Bertha was an enumerator the for the census bureau - she was the one who took this information. Everyone in the family could read and write.

Gib Gray was a prominent merchant and farmer and was permitted to practice law in Justice courts. He served his county in the state legislature, both in the house and senate, for sixteen years, at different periods. He was a friend to those in need of friendship and was at all times ready to help his fellowman less fortunate than himself. Like his father, Elisha Columbus Gray, he was a member of the Agricultural Wheel, withdrawing for a like reason. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, in which he held the office of senior warden for about three years.

He was Methodist in faith and Harriet was a Presbyterian - both were deeply concerned in all good works, being especially interested in the churches and schools.

Harriet Ella died January 28, 1903. The seven children of Aurelius Gilbert and Harriet Ella are

• Betha Fautina born March 7, 1879
• Infant born October 4, 1880 and died same day
• Stella Harriet born September 30, 1881
• Justin Gilbert born July 27, 1884
• Albert Aurelius born May 17, 1887
• Clara Ella born March 20, 1890
• Columbus Alvis born January 6, 1894

Aurelius (age 53) married Alberta Stull James (age 31) on 29 April 1908.^[4]In the 1910 census Gib (age 55), Farmer, was the married head of household in Cave, Sharp, Arkansas, United States, listed with ^[5]

• Alberta age 33 wife
• Bertha age 30 daughter
• Clara age 20 daughter
• Stella Jane age 15 step-daughter
• Mittie Jane age 13 step-daughter

Aurelius (age 76) died in 1931 and was buried in Hickory Valley Cemetary, Independence, Arkansas, United States.^[6]

CSA veteran State Representative Justice of the Peace

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: "Arkansas Marriages, 1837-1944"
   citing FHL microfilm: 1288647;
   FamilySearch Record: F79F-BXX (accessed 2 December 2022)
   A G Gray marriage to H. E. Albright on 14 Mar 1878 in Independence, Arkansas, United States.
2. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
   citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .
   FamilySearch Record: MNWH-428 (accessed 2 December 2022)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB8-9MBC Image number 00019
   Aurelius G Gray (25), married, Farmer, head of household in Jefferson Township, Independence, Arkansas, United States. Born in Arkansas, United States.
3. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 1; FHL microfilm: 1240061; Record number: 29111;
   FamilySearch Record: M3F7-JY6 (accessed 2 December 2022)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6WJW-7DM Image number 00606
   A G Gray (46), married head of household in Barren Township, Independence, Arkansas, United States. Born in Arkansas.
4. ↑ Marriage: "Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957"
   FHL Film Number: 1288740
   Ancestry Record 2548 #347009 (accessed 2 December 2022)
   A G Gray (53) marriage to Alberta Janes (31) on 29 Apr 1908.
5. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Cave, Sharp, Arkansas; Roll: T624_64; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1374077
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #780636 (accessed 2 December 2022)
   Gib Gray (55), married, Farmer, head of household in Cave, Sharp, Arkansas, USA. Born in Arkansas.
6. ↑ Burial: "Find A Grave Index"
   citing record ID 17143751, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
   FamilySearch Record: QVVJ-77Q6 (accessed 2 December 2022)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #17143751
   Aurelius Gilbert Gray burial (died in 1931) in Independence, Arkansas, United States of America.

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17143751/aurelius-gilbert-gray