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     (d|o was born circa 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Edward Gray and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Chandler. She married James Colonna circa 1900.²

     James was born circa 1870. He married (d|o James) Gray circa 1900.¹

     Madora was born in March 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Edward Gray and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Chandler. Madora died on 12 July 1865 at age 1.¹

     Carvilla was born on 8 May 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Edward Gray and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Chandler.

     Mary was born on 10 February 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Edward Gray and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Chandler.

     Adeline was born on 23 October 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of James Gray and Mahala E. Scott. Adeline was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adeline Gray, age 17 in HH#701 headed by Mahala E. Gray, age 42..² She married Samuel J. Littleton on 17 December 1850 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Samuel J. Littleton and she as Adeline Gray. No other information was given..⁴ Adeline died on 28 September 1922 at age 90.³ Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.³

     Margaret was born on 18 December 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Gray and Mahala E. Scott. She married Capt. Charles Wright on 6 March 1848 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Charles Wright and she as Margaret A. Gray. No other information was given..² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Wright, age 19 in HH#699 headed by Henny Wright, age 50. Also listed was Charles Wright, a 23 year old sailor, who was evidently her husband..³ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Wright, age 29 in HH#599 headed by Charles Wright, a 34 year old teacher..⁴ Margaret died on 19 December 1894 at age 64. The newspaper showed her as Margaret Wright, widow of Charles Wright..^1,5 Her body was interred at Wright Plot, Hopeton, Acc Co, VA.¹

     His common name was Charles. Charles was born on 14 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Walter Wright and Henrietta 'Henny' Sparrow. He married Margaret Ann Gray on 6 March 1848 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Charles Wright and she as Margaret A. Gray. No other information was given..³ Charles was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Wright, a 23 year old sailor in HH#699 headed by Henny Wright, age 50. Also listed were Margaret Wright, age 19, apparently his wife, and Alfred J. Wright, age 1, apparently his son..¹ Charles reported a birth on 18 July 1858 at Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Chas. Wright, a miller living at Jenkins Bridge reported the birth of his daughter Betsy A. Wright..⁴ Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Wright the head of HH#599, a 34 year old teacher with real estate valued at $800 and personal property valued at $40. Listed with him were the following Wrights: Margaret, age 29; Alfred J., age 11; Mary E., age 7; Mary F., age 4; and Betsey A., age 2. Also listed was Thos. Bloxom, a 16 year old farm laborer..⁵ Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Wright the head of HH#MT525, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $150. Listed with him were the following Wrights: Margaret, a 39 year old house keeper; Alfred, a 21 year old farm laborer; William, a 17 year old farm laborer; Mary, age 14 and attending school; Betsy, age 12 and attending school; Sally, age 9; Melissa, age 6; and George, age 2..⁶ Charles died on 30 November 1890 at age 64. He was shown as Chas. Wright, who died of heart failure at the age of 64 years. He was the son of Walter & Hennie Wright, born in Acc Co, a sailor and the husband of Marg. A. Wright. His son Wm. E. Wright gave the information..^2,7 His body was interred at Wright Plot, Hopeton, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born on 7 June 1818 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Dennis W. Gray Sr. and Polly Ewell. John died before 1879.²

     Emeline was born on 14 December 1824 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1828..² She was the daughter of Dennis W. Gray Sr. and Polly Ewell. Emeline was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emeline E. Gray, age 22 in HH#361 headed by Dennis Gray Sr., a 60 year old farmer..¹ Emeline was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eveline Gray, age 30 in HH#519 headed by Dennis Gray Sr., age 70..³ Emeline died in April 1902 at age 77.²

     Colmore was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Russell and Elizabeth Gray. Colmore was named in a land cause on 27 September 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Colmore Russell of Thomas Gray and the son of Thomas' dec'd daughter Elizabeth Russell..⁴ He married Catharine 'Caty' Wessells on 25 November 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. David Mears and James S. Corbin were the securities on the M.L.B. of Colmore Russell of James and Catherine Wessells of Ephram..² He made a will on 28 March 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. To my uncle George G. Russell all the land I heired of my father James Russell whereon my mother-in-law now lives during his life & at his death to John Gray, the son of Dennis. To my uncle George G. Russell $100 & I relinquish any rights to any notes or bonds that I have against my uncle. The land whereon I now live to be rented out 2 years & no longer & ½ of the profits to go to my estate & the other half to my wife Caty Russell & after these 2 years I give the land to my wife Caty Russell. To said John Gray all the property that I have any right in that I have not given away. Friends George H. Ewell & L. A. Hinman, David Mears & Robert Young Jr. should be the appraisers & auditors. John Gray Extr. Witt: George H. Ewell, Mary A. Taylor, Charles Taylor & Dennis Gray..³ Colmore died in June 1839.³ Colmore's will was probated on 24 June 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Mears, George P. Ewell & Dennis Gray securities..³

     Thomas Gray, age 30 and a farmer, was the head of the 1860 St. George's Parish HH#156. Living with him were Euphemia Trader, age 30; Lacy Trader, age 11; and four blacks. Thomas was born on 19 May 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas Gray and Nancy Justice. He married Margaret Ann Melson on 17 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Thomas Gray and Margaret Ann Melson. No other information was given..³ He married Keziah T. Chandler on 31 December 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. R. Gray, a 26 year old widowed farmer, the son of Thos. & Nancy Gray, and she was shown as Kesiah S. Chandler, age 37 and single, the daughter of Elisha (dec'd) & Anna Chandler. They were married by E.S. Grant and Levin R. Ayres said both of them were over age 21..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Sarah A. 'Sallie' S. Mason on 26 February 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas R. Gray, a 31 year old widowed farmer, the son of Thos. & Nancy Gray and she was shown as Sally Mason, age 27 and single, the daughter of Stephen & Harriett Mason. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹ Thomas died on 19 October 1880 at age 50.² His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     Margaret was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Melson Sr. and Scarburgh Snead. Margaret was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Melson, age 17 in HH#218 headed by Jno. Melson, a 21 year old sailor..¹ She married Thomas R. Gray (II) on 17 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Thomas Gray and Margaret Ann Melson. No other information was given..²

     Keziah was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Elisha Chandler and Amy Chandler. Keziah was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Keziah Chandler, age 32 in HH#369 headed by Edw'd Gunter (Finney on the transcribed version), a 48 year old farmer with real estate valued at $13,000..² She married Thomas R. Gray (II) on 31 December 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. R. Gray, a 26 year old widowed farmer, the son of Thos. & Nancy Gray, and she was shown as Kesiah S. Chandler, age 37 and single, the daughter of Elisha (dec'd) & Anna Chandler. They were married by E.S. Grant and Levin R. Ayres said both of them were over age 21..¹

     Sarah was born on 14 April 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Stephen E. Mason and Harriett Guy. Sarah was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Mason, age 15 in HH#486 headed by Stephen Mason, a 40 year old farmer..² She married Thomas R. Gray (II) on 26 February 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas R. Gray, a 31 year old widowed farmer, the son of Thos. & Nancy Gray and she was shown as Sally Mason, age 27 and single, the daughter of Stephen & Harriett Mason. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹ Sarah died on 9 August 1911 at age 76.³ Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.³

     James was born on 2 October 1864.¹ He was the son of Thomas R. Gray (II) and Sarah A. 'Sallie' S. Mason. James died on 14 November 1865 at age 1.¹ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Thomas Gray and Thomas Bunting were securities on the 1847 Acc Co M.L.B. of James Gray and Elizabeth Bunting of Thomas. James Gray, age 34 and a farmer, was the head of St. George's Parish HH#64. James was born on 29 May 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas Gray and Nancy Justice. He married Elizabeth F. Bunting on 21 December 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Gray and Thomas Bunting were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Gray and Elizabeth Bunting of Thomas..³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Wiseville PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ James died on 29 January 1900 at age 72.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born on 9 March 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas Bunting. She married James E. Gray on 21 December 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Gray and Thomas Bunting were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Gray and Elizabeth Bunting of Thomas..¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Wiseville PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ Elizabeth died on 28 November 1917 at age 87.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Thomas was born on 8 March 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Solomon Bunting. He married Juliet L. Smith on 10 November 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. M.P. Jacob Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas C. Bunting and Juliet L. Smith, of George Smith..² He married Mariah G. Floyd on 19 March 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Floyd was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas C. Bunting, widower and Maria G. Floyd, ward of Thomas Floyd..² Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas C. Bunting the head of HH#941, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000. Listed with him were the following Buntings: Mariah G., age 35; George L., age 14; Virginia M., age 3; and Cardonal L., age 8/12. Also listed was Elizabeth E. Floyd, age 22 with real estate valued at $1,000..³ He married Harriet Kellam on 29 November 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Thos. Bunting, widower and Harriet Kellam. No other information was given. They were married by J. Allen..^2,4 Thomas died on 1 October 1877 at age 65.¹ His body was interred at Bunting Place, Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Thomas C. Bunting, son of Solomon Bunting..¹

     Shephard was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas Gray and Nancy Justice. He married Mary Bell circa 1858.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Shephard died in 1864.¹

     Mary was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Elias Bell and Polly Adams. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Bell, age 12 in HH#224 headed by Elias Bell, a 46 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000..¹ She married Shephard Gray circa 1858.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Gray and Nancy Justice. She married James East on 12 June 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 21 year old waterman and her age was not given. She was the daughter of Thos and Nancy Gray and the ward of James Gray. They were married at the residence of John D. Taylor by E.S. Grant. James Crowson said he was over 21..¹ She married (-----) Taylor circa 1865.²

     James was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William East and Nancy Crowson. He married Elizabeth Gray on 12 June 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 21 year old waterman and her age was not given. She was the daughter of Thos and Nancy Gray and the ward of James Gray. They were married at the residence of John D. Taylor by E.S. Grant. James Crowson said he was over 21..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1835. He married Elizabeth Gray circa 1865.¹

     George was born on 8 March 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas Gray and Nancy Justice. He married Roxanna Bell in 1868.¹ He married (-----) Evans circa 1875.¹ George died on 9 October 1912 at age 68.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Roxanna was born circa 1845. She married George W. Gray in 1868.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1850. She married George W. Gray circa 1875.¹

     John was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas Gray and Nancy Justice.

     Nancy was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Gray and Nancy Justice. She married John (T., L., or F.) Hart on 4 February 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Hart, a 29 year old oysterman, the son of John & Elishia Hart and she was shown as Nancy S. Gray, age 19, the daughter of Thos. & Nancy Gray. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹

     John was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John T. Hart Jr. and Elishea 'Elitia' Parks. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Hart, age 3 in HH#277 headed by Jno. Hart, a 38 year old laborer..² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John 'L.' age 12 in HH#582, headed by John Hart, age 49 and a farmer, and his wife 'Eleaia', age 49..³ He married Nancy S. Gray on 4 February 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Hart, a 29 year old oysterman, the son of John & Elishia Hart and she was shown as Nancy S. Gray, age 19, the daughter of Thos. & Nancy Gray. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹