James Arthur Gray: McKeown Genealogy

1912 - 2002 (90 years)

Generation: 1

James Arthur Gray was born on 27 Apr 1912 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington (son of Henry Martin Gray and Jennie Brandenburg); died on 22 Jul 2002 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas.

Notes:

James A. Gray, age 90, of Kerrville, passed away Monday, July 22, 2002 at a San Antonio hospital. He was born in Spokane, Washington to Henry Martin Gray and Jennie Brandenberg Gray on April 27, 1912. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Kerrville Funeral Home Chapel with a family visitation on Wednesday, July 24, 2002 from 5 to 7 pm at Kerrville Funeral Home.Mr. Gray received his Masters degree from the University of Wyoming where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. On September 1, 1943 he married Johnne Ruth Martin in Plainview, Texas. James taught for many years at Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas, Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas and in Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. James eventually went to work as an Extension Service Specialist for Texas A&M University. For several years, he was a rancher in Lampasas County where he raised sheep and goats. He was widely acclaimed as an expert in his field and was recognized for this work by the USDA when they awarded him with the Service Award in 1960. Mr. Gray wrote articles on sheep and goats for the encyclopedias. In the Kerrville area, Mr. Gray was a respected judge in the sheep and goat competitions in the Kerrville area and was very active with the 4H. Mr. Gray had many interest in his life, among them was collecting stamps, western art, and coins. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and could not let a cross word puzzle go un-worked. James was a very active member of Grace Bible Temple. He is survived by his wife, Johnne Gray of Kerrville; son, James M. Gray and wife Joyce of Coppell, Texas; daughters Virginia Nance and husband Tom of Pearland, Texas and Mary Kathryn Sheenan and husband Patrick of Austin, Texas, as well as three grand children and a host of friends.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113484661/james-arthur-gray

Family/Spouse: Johnne Ruth Martin. Johnne was born on 29 Jun 1919 in Rosenthal, McLennan County, Texas; died on 4 Aug 2005 in Burleson, Johnson County, Texas; was buried in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Generation: 2

Henry Martin Gray was born on 10 Jul 1888 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky (son of James Arthur Samuel Gray and Isabel Stewart Martin); died on 1 Dec 1968 in Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming; was buried in Greenhill Cemetery, Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming.

Other Events:

Occupation: operating engineer with US Bureau of Mines
Census: 1920, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington
Census: 1930, Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming

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Henry Gray
Laramie – Funeral services are pending for Henry Martin Gray, a longtime Laramie resident who died Sunday at Iverson Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 10, 1886 in Covington, Ky., ad was a member of the Laramie Lodge No. Three mason and White Shrine of Jerusalem.
Survivors include his wife, Jennie, of the family home in Laramie; a son, James Gray of San Angelo, Tex.; a brother, Jeffrey Gray of Minneapolis, Minn.; and three grandchildren.
Casper Star-Tribune, Casper, Wyoming. Friday, 6 December 1968.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77646413/henry-martin-gray

Block 34, Lot 18, Space 2

Henry married Jennie Brandenburg on 10 Apr 1911 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. Jennie was born in Nov 1888 in Ohio; died on 26 Aug 1974; was buried in Greenhill Cemetery, Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jennie Brandenburg was born in Nov 1888 in Ohio; died on 26 Aug 1974; was buried in Greenhill Cemetery, Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming.

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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77646446/jennie-m-gray

Block 34, Lot 18, Space 3

Children:

1. James Arthur Gray was born on 27 Apr 1912 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; died on 22 Jul 2002 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas.

Generation: 3

James Arthur Samuel Gray was born on 5 Oct 1842 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky (son of John Gray and Jane Glasgow); died on 26 Aug 1904 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Kenton County, Kentucky.

Other Events:

Census: 1880, Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky
Census: 1900, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio

Notes:

Blood Poisoning
Resulting from Typhoid Fever Caused Death of J.A.S. Gray.
J.A.S. Gray, for many years Secretary of the Chatfield & Woods Company, passed away at his home 1941 Auburn avenue, yesterday, after an illness of seven months. The immediate cause of his death is said to be blood poisoning, that came as a result of a long siege of typhoid fever.
Mr. Gray was 63 years old. He was born in Covington, where he resided until his removal to Mt. Auburn about two years ago. His father was one of the pioneer residents of that city. He rose to his position as a member of the firm through merit, and his associates speak highly of his fine business acumen and sterling integrity.
A widow and five children survive him. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed.
The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio. Saturday, 27 August 1904.

Worthless Stocks
The inventory of the personal estate of James A.S. Gray, who was Secretary of the Chatfield & Woods Paper Company, shows that he invested in 36,971 shares of stock in various mining and oil companies. All were appraised as worthless. A number of debenture bonds were classed in the same way. All the stocks were purchased at bargain prices. How much he paid for them is not known.
The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio. Thursday, 6 October 1904.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156557204/james-arthur_samuel-gray

Section 4, Lot 116, Grave 5 - no marker

James married Isabel Stewart Martin. Isabel was born on 26 Jan 1856 in Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, Missouri; died on 26 Sep 1935 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; was buried in Hillside Chapel Mausoleum, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isabel Stewart Martin was born on 26 Jan 1856 in Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, Missouri; died on 26 Sep 1935 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; was buried in Hillside Chapel Mausoleum, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186504700/isabel-stewart-gray

Children:

Greta Gray was born on 30 Sep 1880 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky; died on 19 Jan 1961 in Cathedral City, Riverside County, California; was buried in burial details unknown.
Geoffrey Arthur Gray was born on 20 Mar 1882 in Wyoming City, Hamilton County, Ohio; died on 6 Dec 1970 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
Marion Gray was born in Jan 1885 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky; died on 27 Jan 1933 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Kenton County, Kentucky.
2. Henry Martin Gray was born on 10 Jul 1888 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky ; died on 1 Dec 1968 in Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming; was buried in Greenhill Cemetery, Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming.
Isabel Gray was born on 18 Oct 1892 in Kentucky; died on 8 Oct 1967 in Riverside County, California.

Generation: 4

John Gray was born on 25 Dec 1798 in Ireland; died on 6 Oct 1886 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Kenton County, Kentucky.

Notes:

Deaths
Gray – October 6, 1886, at his late residence, 25 E. Fifth St., Covington, John Gray, in the 88th year of his age.
Due notice of the funeral will be given.
The Cincinnati Post, Cincinnati, Ohio. Wednesday, 6 October 1886.

Deaths
Gray – at his residence, 25 East Fifth st., Covington, Wednesday morning at 5 o’clock, John Gray, in his 88th year. Funeral Friday at 2 P.M.
The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio. Thursday, 7 October 1886.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100008837/john-gray

Section 4, Lot 116, Grave 2

John married Jane Glasgow. Jane (daughter of John Glasgow and Mary Arthur) was born on 5 Oct 1802 in Ireland; died on 10 Dec 1893 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Kenton County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane Glasgow was born on 5 Oct 1802 in Ireland (daughter of John Glasgow and Mary Arthur); died on 10 Dec 1893 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Kenton County, Kentucky.

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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100008865/jane-gray

Section 4, Lot 116, Grave 3

Children:

Mary Gray was born in 1836 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky; died on 4 Aug 1891 in Kenton County, Kentucky; was buried on 6 Aug 1891 in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Kenton County, Kentucky.
Robert Gray was born in Dec 1844 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky; died on 21 Jan 1902 in Cedarville, Greene County, Ohio; was buried on 23 Jan 1902 in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Kenton County, Kentucky.
4. James Arthur Samuel Gray was born on 5 Oct 1842 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky; died on 26 Aug 1904 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Kenton County, Kentucky.

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James Arthur Gray