Swink Family History

Ancestors of Ralph B. Swink, Sr

Person Page 20

Caroline Charlotte ("Lettie") Fowler

F, #478, (3 May 1787 - 13 Jan 1838)

Parents

FatherJohn Fowler
MotherMary ?

Family: Zachariah ("Zack") Gray (1783 - 11 Jul 1854)

DaughterMary Gray (28 Jun 1809 - 28 Jul 1893)
SonJesse Gray (1811 - )
DaughterElizabeth Gray (1814 - )
DaughterEliza Gray (25 Nov 1816 - 26 Feb 1901)
SonWilliam Edward Gray (12 Sep 1819 - 24 Jun 1904)
SonGreen S. Gray (1822 - )
SonThomas Gray (1824 - )
SonJ. Harvey Gray (1826 - 17 May 1907)
SonRobert Adams Gray+ (12 Sep 1828 - 30 May 1904)
SonWalker Gray (1831 - )
SonNathan Anderson Gray (12 Oct 1835 - 25 Nov 1925)

Biography

Birth3 May 1787Caroline Charlotte ("Lettie") Fowler was born on 3 May 1787.1
Marriagebef 1806Zachariah ("Zack") Gray and she were married bef 1806. Another sources lists the date of marriage as abt 1808.2,1
Death13 Jan 1838She died on 13 Jan 1838 at age 50. Other sources list the date of death as 1836.3
Person SourceCaroline Charlotte ("Lettie") Fowler had person sources.1,4,5
Last Edited14 May 2020

Citations

  1. [S32] Applications for Membership, DAR, by Helen Gray Crotwell (Member #569697), Copy courtesy of Neal Crotwell Posey, Source Medium: Manuscript, Working papers for application for John Gray.
  2. [S99] Laurens County Historical Society & Laurens County Arts Council, Scrapbook: Laurens County, Source Medium: Book, "John Gray, Gentleman" by Wil Lou Gray, p 201
  3. [S25] Sara M. Nash, Ancestors & Descendants: Nash, Gray, etc., Source Medium: Book, p 109
  4. [S99] Laurens County Historical Society & Laurens County Arts Council, Scrapbook: Laurens County, "Gray Family History" by Charles Horace Gray, p 200
  5. [S56] Emmie Marguerite Tolbert, Family Journal of the Gray Reunions for 1937 & 1938, Source Medium: Book, 1937: p 3

Zachariah ("Zack") Gray

M, #479, (1783 - 11 Jul 1854)

Parents

FatherJohn Gray, Sr (abt 1735 - bet 8 Mar 1806 and 4 Aug 1806)
MotherAilsie Green (1740 - abt 1795)

Family: Caroline Charlotte ("Lettie") Fowler (3 May 1787 - 13 Jan 1838)

DaughterMary Gray (28 Jun 1809 - 28 Jul 1893)
SonJesse Gray (1811 - )
DaughterElizabeth Gray (1814 - )
DaughterEliza Gray (25 Nov 1816 - 26 Feb 1901)
SonWilliam Edward Gray (12 Sep 1819 - 24 Jun 1904)
SonGreen S. Gray (1822 - )
SonThomas Gray (1824 - )
SonJ. Harvey Gray (1826 - 17 May 1907)
SonRobert Adams Gray+ (12 Sep 1828 - 30 May 1904)
SonWalker Gray (1831 - )
SonNathan Anderson Gray (12 Oct 1835 - 25 Nov 1925)

Biography

Birth1783Zachariah ("Zack") Gray was born in 1783 in Laurens County, South Carolina.1,2,3,4
Marriagebef 1806He and Caroline Charlotte ("Lettie") Fowler were married bef 1806. Another sources lists the date of marriage as abt 1808.2,1
Marriageabt 1840He and Martha Patsy Childress were married abt 1840.5
Death11 Jul 1854He died on 11 Jul 1854 at age ~71 in Laurens County, South Carolina.1,3,4
Person SourceZachariah ("Zack") Gray had person sources.3,1,6,2
Last Edited25 May 2019

Citations

  1. [S32] Applications for Membership, DAR, by Helen Gray Crotwell (Member #569697), Copy courtesy of Neal Crotwell Posey, Source Medium: Manuscript, Working papers for application for John Gray.
  2. [S99] Laurens County Historical Society & Laurens County Arts Council, Scrapbook: Laurens County, Source Medium: Book, "John Gray, Gentleman" by Wil Lou Gray, p 201
  3. [S56] Emmie Marguerite Tolbert, Family Journal of the Gray Reunions for 1937 & 1938, Source Medium: Book, 1937: p 3
  4. [S25] Sara M. Nash, Ancestors & Descendants: Nash, Gray, etc., Source Medium: Book, p 109
  5. [S99] Laurens County Historical Society & Laurens County Arts Council, Scrapbook: Laurens County, p 200
  6. [S162] Washington Judicial District, South Carolina, Pre-1822 Equity Records for Laurens County, Equity Court Case #8, 1820, Reel LR14, Box 9, South Carolina State Archives

Martha Patsy Childress

F, #482, (1800 - 1881)

Biography

Birth1800Martha Patsy Childress was born in 1800.1
Marriageabt 1840Zachariah ("Zack") Gray and she were married abt 1840.2
Death1881She died in 1881 at age ~81.1
Fact13
Person SourceMartha Patsy Childress had person sources.3,1
Last Edited22 Jun 2019

Citations

  1. [S25] Sara M. Nash, Ancestors & Descendants: Nash, Gray, etc., Source Medium: Book, p 109
  2. [S99] Laurens County Historical Society & Laurens County Arts Council, Scrapbook: Laurens County, Source Medium: Book, p 200
  3. [S99] Laurens County Historical Society & Laurens County Arts Council, Scrapbook: Laurens County, "John Gray, Gentleman" by Wil Lou Gray, p 201

Walker Gray

M, #487, (1831 - )

Parents

FatherZachariah ("Zack") Gray (1783 - 11 Jul 1854)
MotherCaroline Charlotte ("Lettie") Fowler (3 May 1787 - 13 Jan 1838)

Biography

Birth1831Walker Gray was born in 1831.1
Person SourceWalker Gray had person sources.1
Last Edited18 Oct 2016

Citations

  1. [S25] Sara M. Nash, Ancestors & Descendants: Nash, Gray, etc., Source Medium: Book, p 110

Robert Lee Gray

M, #488, (10 May 1864 - 23 Nov 1932)

Parents

FatherRobert Adams Gray (12 Sep 1828 - 30 May 1904)
MotherHannah Childress Abercrombie (29 Jul 1834 - 18 Sep 1883)

Family: Emma Cornelia Dial

DaughterLaurie Gray
DaughterGladys Gray
SonRobert Albert Gray
SonCarroll Dial Gray
SonCecil Gray
SonRobert Lee Gray
SonJerome Christopher Gray
SonMalcolm Cornelius Gray
SonEllis Barksdale Gray (29 Dec 1893 - )
Gray, Robert Lee

Biography

Birth10 May 1864Robert Lee Gray was born on 10 May 1864 in Gray Court, Laurens County, South Carolina.1,2,3
Marriage25 Dec 1888He and Emma Cornelia Dial were married on 25 Dec 1888 in Laurens County, South Carolina.1,2
Death23 Nov 1932He died on 23 Nov 1932 at age 68 in Gray Court, Laurens County, South Carolina. Another source list the day of death as the 3rd Nov 1932.2
OccupationRobert Lee Gray was an Established a mercantile firm in Gray Court, one of oldest merchants in Laurens County.2
Person SourceHe had person sources.1,2
Occupationbet 1909 and 1931Bet 1909 and 1931 Robert Lee Gray was a President of Bank of Gray Court.2
Last Edited14 May 2020

Citations

  1. [S99] Laurens County Historical Society & Laurens County Arts Council, Scrapbook: Laurens County, Source Medium: Book, "Robert Lee Gray" by James P. Sloan, pp 201-202
  2. [S62] David Duncan Wallace, History of South Carolina, Source Medium: Book, Vol IV, p. 838
  3. [S22] 1970 Gray Reunion, Source Medium: Manuscript, p. 3

Emma Cornelia Dial

F, #489

Parents

Family: Robert Lee Gray (10 May 1864 - 23 Nov 1932)

DaughterLaurie Gray
DaughterGladys Gray
SonRobert Albert Gray
SonCarroll Dial Gray
SonCecil Gray
SonRobert Lee Gray
SonJerome Christopher Gray
SonMalcolm Cornelius Gray
SonEllis Barksdale Gray (29 Dec 1893 - )

Biography

Marriage25 Dec 1888Robert Lee Gray and Emma Cornelia Dial were married on 25 Dec 1888 in Laurens County, South Carolina.1,2
Person SourceEmma Cornelia Dial had person sources.1
Last Edited18 Oct 2016

Citations

  1. [S99] Laurens County Historical Society & Laurens County Arts Council, Scrapbook: Laurens County, Source Medium: Book, "Robert Lee Gray" by James P. Sloan, pp 201-202
  2. [S62] David Duncan Wallace, History of South Carolina, Source Medium: Book, Vol IV, p. 838

William Lafayette Gray

M, #490, (7 Mar 1856 - 3 Aug 1932)

Parents

FatherRobert Adams Gray (12 Sep 1828 - 30 May 1904)
MotherHannah Childress Abercrombie (29 Jul 1834 - 18 Sep 1883)

Family 1: Sarah Lou Dial (11 Mar 1857 - 16 Jan 1893)

SonAlbert Dial Gray
DaughterR. Coke Gray
DaughterWil Lou Gray (29 Aug 1883 - 10 Mar 1984)

Family 2: Mary Montgomery Dunklin (abt 1873 - aft 1932)

DaughterHattie D. Gray
SonWilliam L Gray, Jr

Biography

Birth7 Mar 1856William Lafayette Gray was born on 7 Mar 1856 in Laurens County, South Carolina.1,2,3
Marriage4 Dec 1879He and Sarah Lou Dial were married on 4 Dec 1879.1
Marriage17 Dec 1895He and Mary Montgomery Dunklin were married on 17 Dec 1895.3,4
Death3 Aug 1932He died on 3 Aug 1932 at age 76 in Laurens County, South Carolina.5
Burial1932He was buried in 1932 at Laurens City Cemetery in Laurens, South Carolina.6
OccupationWilliam Lafayette Gray was an admitted to the bar in 1878 but gave up practice of law for merchandising.7,1
OccupationWilliam Lafayette Gray was a teacher & was principal of Laurensvillle Male Academy after gradualting from Wofford College.3
Person SourceHe had person sources.8,2,9,1
Education1876He was educated at Wofford College, graduating in 1876.1
Last Edited22 Jun 2019

Citations

  1. [S99] Laurens County Historical Society & Laurens County Arts Council, Scrapbook: Laurens County, Source Medium: Book, "William L. Gray," p 202
  2. [S61] Yates Snowden, History of South Carolina, Source Medium: Book, Vol 3, p 194
  3. [S66] J. C. Garlington, Men of the Time: Sketches of Living Notables, Source Medium: Book, p 173
  4. [S167] Marguerite Tolbert, Irene D. Elliott, & Dr. Wil Lou Gray (Compiliers), South Carolina's Distinguished Women of Laurens County, Book, p 73, "Mary Montgomery Dunklin Gray" by William L. Gray Jr & Harriet Gray Blackwell
  5. [S167] Marguerite Tolbert, Irene D. Elliott, & Dr. Wil Lou Gray (Compiliers), South Carolina's Distinguished Women of Laurens County, p 79, "Mary Montgomery Dunklin Gray" by William L. Gray Jr & Harriet Gray Blackwell
  6. [S58] Find A Grave.com, Source Medium: Internet, Memorial #8160479
  7. [S61] Yates Snowden, History of South Carolina, Vol 3, p. 194
  8. [S25] Sara M. Nash, Ancestors & Descendants: Nash, Gray, etc., Source Medium: Book, p 111
  9. [S167] Marguerite Tolbert, Irene D. Elliott, & Dr. Wil Lou Gray (Compiliers), South Carolina's Distinguished Women of Laurens County, pp 112-121, "Dr. Wil Lou Gray" by Erin Spence Kohn

Sarah Lou Dial

F, #491, (11 Mar 1857 - 16 Jan 1893)

Parents

Family: William Lafayette Gray (7 Mar 1856 - 3 Aug 1932)

SonAlbert Dial Gray
DaughterR. Coke Gray
DaughterWil Lou Gray (29 Aug 1883 - 10 Mar 1984)

Biography

Birth11 Mar 1857Sarah Lou Dial was born on 11 Mar 1857.1
Marriage4 Dec 1879William Lafayette Gray and she were married on 4 Dec 1879.2
Death16 Jan 1893She died on 16 Jan 1893 at age 35.1
Person SourceSarah Lou Dial had person sources.3,4
Last Edited30 May 2019

Citations

  1. [S58] Find A Grave.com, Source Medium: Internet, Memorial #8160478
  2. [S99] Laurens County Historical Society & Laurens County Arts Council, Scrapbook: Laurens County, Source Medium: Book, "William L. Gray," p 202
  3. [S99] Laurens County Historical Society & Laurens County Arts Council, Scrapbook: Laurens County, "William L. Gray," p 202, name listed as Loula S.
  4. [S167] Marguerite Tolbert, Irene D. Elliott, & Dr. Wil Lou Gray (Compiliers), South Carolina's Distinguished Women of Laurens County, Book, pp 112-121, "Dr. Wil Lou Gray" by Erin Spence Kohn

Wil Lou Gray

F, #492, (29 Aug 1883 - 10 Mar 1984)

Parents

FatherWilliam Lafayette Gray (7 Mar 1856 - 3 Aug 1932)
MotherSarah Lou Dial (11 Mar 1857 - 16 Jan 1893)
Gray, Wil Lou - 1963

Biography

Birth29 Aug 1883Wil Lou Gray was born on 29 Aug 1883 in Laurens County, South Carolina.1,2,3
Death10 Mar 1984She died on 10 Mar 1984 at age 100 in Columbia, South Carolina.4
Burial1984She was buried in 1984 at Laurens City Cemetery in Laurens, South Carolina.5
OccupationWil Lou Gray was an educator, started teaching in one room school house, was superintendent of schools, and pioneered adult education with the opprtunity schools in SC and consulting nationally & internationally. Wil Lou Gray acquired a former army base and created a permanent year round boarding school for those over 16 who had not completed their education and called it the South Carolina Opportunity School.4,6,3
MiscShe received numerous awards including being inducted in SC Hall of Fame (1974), Woman of the Year by SC Conference on Status of Women, honored by SC General Assembly, and honorary doctorates from Columbia College (SC), Winthrop College, Clemson University & Wofford College.4,6
Person SourceShe had person sources.1,7
Educationbet 1903 and 1911She was educated bet 1903 and 1911 at colleges: (1) receiving college degree from Columbia College in SC, (2) graduate work at Vanderbilt University, and (3) masters degree in political science in 1911 from Columbia University in NY.4,8,1
Last Edited22 Jun 2019

Citations

  1. [S99] Laurens County Historical Society & Laurens County Arts Council, Scrapbook: Laurens County, Source Medium: Book, "Wil Lou Gray" by DaMaris Ayres, pp 202-203
  2. [S111] Tombstone, Source Medium: Tombstone
  3. [S167] Marguerite Tolbert, Irene D. Elliott, & Dr. Wil Lou Gray (Compiliers), South Carolina's Distinguished Women of Laurens County, Book, pp 112-121, "Dr. Wil Lou Gray" by Erin Spence Kohn
  4. [S168] Obituary of Wil Lou Gray, State (Columbia, SC) 11 Mar 1984, p 1 & Columbia Record (Columbia, SC) 12 Mar 1984, p 1
  5. [S168] Obituary of Wil Lou Gray, Columbia Record, Columbia, SC, 12 Mar 1984, p 1
  6. [S169] Mabel Montgomery, South Carolina's Wil Lou Gray, Book, 1963
  7. [S61] Yates Snowden, History of South Carolina, Source Medium: Book, Vol 3, p 194
  8. [S169] Mabel Montgomery, South Carolina's Wil Lou Gray, p 2, pp 16-20

Aaron Springer

M, #493

Biography

Person SourceAaron Springer had person sources.1,2
Last Edited2 Jun 2019

Citations

  1. [S172] Estate Papers of Jonas Little, Union County Probate Court, Box 11, Pkg 28, South Carolina Archives Microfilm roll C2560, First name spelled Aron
  2. [S58] Find A Grave.com, Source Medium: Internet, Memorial #17591263

Issac Gray

M, #494, ( - bef 1820)

Parents

FatherJohn Gray, Sr (abt 1735 - bet 8 Mar 1806 and 4 Aug 1806)
MotherAilsie Green (1740 - abt 1795)

Biography

Deathbef 1820Issac Gray died bef 1820.1
Person SourceIssac Gray had person sources.2
Last Edited10 May 2019

Citations

  1. [S162] Washington Judicial District, South Carolina, Pre-1822 Equity Records for Laurens County, Equity Court Case #8, 1820, Reel LR14, Box 9, South Carolina State Archives, Not mentioned as an heir
  2. [S56] Emmie Marguerite Tolbert, Family Journal of the Gray Reunions for 1937 & 1938, Source Medium: Book, 1937: p 3

Jemima Garrett

F, #495

Biography

Person SourceJemima Garrett had person sources.1
Last Edited18 Oct 2016

Citations

  1. [S56] Emmie Marguerite Tolbert, Family Journal of the Gray Reunions for 1937 & 1938, Source Medium: Book, 1937: p 3

Ephraim Gray

M, #496, ( - bef 1820)

Parents

FatherJohn Gray, Sr (abt 1735 - bet 8 Mar 1806 and 4 Aug 1806)
MotherAilsie Green (1740 - abt 1795)

Biography

Deathbef 1820Ephraim Gray died bef 1820.1
Person SourceEphraim Gray had person sources.2,3,4
Last Edited25 May 2019

Citations

  1. [S162] Washington Judicial District, South Carolina, Pre-1822 Equity Records for Laurens County, Equity Court Case #8, 1820, Reel LR14, Box 9, South Carolina State Archives, Not mentioned as an heir
  2. [S56] Emmie Marguerite Tolbert, Family Journal of the Gray Reunions for 1937 & 1938, Source Medium: Book, 1937: p 3
  3. [S32] Applications for Membership, DAR, by Helen Gray Crotwell (Member #569697), Copy courtesy of Neal Crotwell Posey, Source Medium: Manuscript, Working papers for application for John Gray.
  4. [S149] Joseph T. Maddox & Mary Carter, South Carolina Revolutionary Soldiers, Sailors, Patriots, & Dependents, Vol I, p 35

Rosa Irby

F, #498

Biography

Person SourceRosa Irby had person sources.1
Last Edited18 Oct 2016

Citations

  1. [S56] Emmie Marguerite Tolbert, Family Journal of the Gray Reunions for 1937 & 1938, Source Medium: Book, 1938: p. 17

Jesse B Gray

M, #500, (abt 1833 - )

Parents

FatherHezekiah (Ezekiah) Gray (5 Sep 1806 - 27 Nov 1854)
MotherPurchase Riddlesperger (abt 1806 - 14 Dec 1844)

Biography

Birthabt 1833Jesse B Gray was born abt 1833.1
Person SourceJesse B Gray had person sources.1
Census1850He appeared in the census in 1850 in Laurens County, South Carolina.1
Last Edited22 May 2019

Citations

  1. [S8] 1850 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M432, Roll 855, p 259A, Image 118.