John Gray1
(say 1700 - after 1749)
Relationship | 7th great-grandfather of Lorna Henderson |
BMDB data
John Gray was born say 1700 ?Watten, CAI, SCT, many trees assign John as son of Gilbert GRAY, whose baptism is Thurso 1692.John Gray married Margaret Fowler on 18 Aug 1726 Watten, Par. of Watten, CAI, SCT, Entry reads: Jul 1[?]th 1826 John Gray in Southdun and Margaret ffowler there matrimonially contracted by these find themselves to consummate marriage within 40 days. Accomplished Aug 8 (IGI and Brian has 18th, I read it as 8th.)1,2
John Gray died aft. 1749 ?South Dun(n), Par. of Watten, CAI, SCT.
Census/Where lived/Occupations
In Jul 1726 John Gray and Margaret Fowler were living South Dun(n), Par. of Watten, CAI, SCT, (when they married). Subsequent baptisms of their children place them still there from 1729 through to 1749.2External links
John Gray belongs to a DNA tested line. There may be more information available on DNASurnames under the DNA project for his/her surname/line.Family | Margaret Fowler (say 1705 - aft. 1749) |
Children |
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Charts | My pedigree chart Paternal ancestors of Lorna GRAY My Caithness ancestors |
Last Edited | 8 Apr 2016 |
Citations
- Brian GRAY, "Corres. CAI GRAY families", 'The Caithness Connection: A history of one Gray family'; plus fam tree of Alexander GRAY/Mgt BREMNER.
- Birth baptism marriage: Watten, CAI Dist 43/2, Mar. 1726 John GRAY and Margaret FOWLER, extracted Dec 2003.
- "Lorna's Family History Musings", Nov 2003, updated Jul 2013.
- Birth baptism marriage: Watten, CAI Dist 43/2, Bap 1729 John GRAY, extracted Nov 2003.
- Birth baptism marriage: Watten, CAI Dist 43/2, Bap. 1730 Alexander GRAY, extracted Nov 2003.
- Birth baptism marriage: Watten, CAI Dist 43/2, Bap. 18 Mar 1733 Kathrin d/o John GRAY & Margaret FOWLER, Sth Dun, extracted Nov 2003.
- Birth baptism marriage: Watten, CAI Dist 43/2, Bap 1735 Isobell GRAY, extracted Nov 2003.
- Birth baptism marriage: Watten, CAI Dist 43/2, Bap 1746 William GRAY, extracted Nov 2003.
- Birth baptism marriage: Watten, CAI Dist 43/2, Bap 1749 Margaret GRAY, extracted Nov 2003.
E. & O. E. Some/most parish records are rather hard to read and names, places hard to interpret, particularly if you are unfamiliar with an area.