Born in Menifee, Kentucky, United States
Ancestors 
Daughter of John Henry Grayson
and Martha Emeline (Lucas) Grayson
Sister of
Ida Alice (Grayson) Seithers, Serilla (Grayson) Scofield, Charles C Grayson, John H Grayson, Elizabeth Frances (Grayson) Earls and Luna A (Grayson) Lucas
Wife of
James David Florence
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Descendants 
Mother of
Pearl Elvada (Florence) Scott, Everett Ezekiel Florence, Julia Florence, Rilla Alice (Florence) Gilbert, Virgil Mary (Florence) Hill, Edna O (Florence) Jackson, Leonard Addison Florence, Raymond Louis Florence and Arthur Brooks Florence
Died
at age 87
in Maysville, Mason, Kentucky, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 16 Mar 2024
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Biography
Rebecca (Grayson) Florence was born in Appalachia, in Kentucky.
Rebecca Jane Grayson was born on 20 August 1878 in Menifee County, Kentucky, United States, daughter of John Henry Grayson and Martha Emeline Lucas.
In the 1880 census Rebecca (age 1) was the daughter of John Grayson in Poplar Plains, Fleming, Kentucky.[1]
Rebecca married James D Florence. They had nine known children together.
In the 1900 census Rebecca (age 22) was the wife of James Florence in Magisterial District 1, Mason County, Kentucky.[2]
In the 1910 census Rebecca (age 31) was the wife of James D Florence in Magisterial District 3, Fleming County, Kentucky.[3]
In the 1920 census Rebecca (age 41) was the wife of James D Florence in Maysville, Mason, Kentucky.[4][5]
In the 1930 census Rebecca (age 52) was the wife of James D Florence in Maysville, Mason, Kentucky.[6]
Rebecca died (age 87) on 30 September 1965 in Maysville, Mason, Kentucky[7] and was buried in Maysville Cemetery.[8]
Sources
- ↑
1880 Census:
"United States Census, 1880"
citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00058; Digital film/folder number: 005160674; FHL microfilm: 1254413; Image number: 319; Sheet number: 437; Sheet letter: B
FamilySearch Record: MCCF-PW1 (accessed 16 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBM-SSMX
Rebecca Grayson (1), single daughter, in household of John Grayson (22) in Poplar Plains, Fleming, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky, United States. - ↑
1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 100; Digital film/folder number: 004118926; FHL microfilm: 1240543; Image number: 135; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00791-3
FamilySearch Record: M9H7-5J5 (accessed 16 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6GY8-XVZ
Rebecca Florence (22), wife, in household of James Florence (25) in Magisterial District 1, Mason, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky. - ↑
1910 Census:
"United States Census, 1910"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004971586; FHL microfilm: 1374486; Image number: 909; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03403-1
FamilySearch Record: M28Y-18Y (accessed 16 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRVG-PMQ
Rebecca J Florence (31), wife, in household of James D Florence (36) in Magisterial District 3, Fleming, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky. - ↑
1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 85; Digital film/folder number: 004965969; FHL microfilm: 1820591; Image number: 14; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01940-0
FamilySearch Record: MHGT-JZT (accessed 16 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRFS-4B8
Rebecca Florence (41), wife, in household of James D Florence (45) in Maysville, Mason, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky. - ↑
1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 85; Digital film/folder number: 004965969; FHL microfilm: 1820591; Image number: 14; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01940-0
FamilySearch Record: MHGT-JZT (accessed 16 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRFS-4B8
Rebecca Florence (41), wife, in household of James D Florence (45) in Maysville, Mason, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky. - ↑
1930 Census:
"United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 34; Digital film/folder number: 004950768; FHL microfilm: 2340501; Image number: 207; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03761-8
FamilySearch Record: XMFM-CB6 (accessed 16 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RH9-3X8
Rebecca J Florence (52), wife, in household of James D Florence (56) in Maysville, Mason, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky. - ↑
Death:
"Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1967"
citing Digital film/folder number: 104498792; Image number: 1353
FamilySearch Record: QPQC-MWLB (accessed 16 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSR8-RJRB
Rebecca Jane Florence death 30 Sep 1965 (age 87), daughter of John Grayson & Emma Lucas, in Maysville, Mason, Kentucky, United States. - ↑
Burial:
"Find a Grave Index"
citing record ID 194875344, Find a Grave
FamilySearch Record: 7Q9B-XH3Z (accessed 16 March 2024)
Find A Grave: Memorial #194875344
Rebecca Jane Grayson Florence burial (died on 30 Sep 1965) in Maysville, Mason, Kentucky, United States of America. Born on 20 Aug 1878.
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- FamilySearch Person: LZKR-47L
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