Lot 58N (GRAY)
   
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Lot 58N (Gray)
 
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Gray Children
Gray Children
 
Children of Art Gray
Ella Katharina (1915)
Infant Son (1917)
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Prior to this century, this grave had only a brass marker placed by the Association in the 1930s.  The name on the marker was CHILDREN OF ART GRAY. Using information from the Gray family more details were learned about the grave.  A new marker with the proper information was placed by the Association in 2016. 
 
 
Obituary
ELLA KATHARINA GRAY  (1915)
and her brother
Infant SON of Art and Nettie Gray  (1917)
 
The GRAY family - Originally nothing was known about the children in this unmarked grave except that their father was named Art Gray.  In January 2008 we were contacted by the Gray family:

From Rosalie Sears and Julia Hensley - granddaughters of Art and Nettie Gray 

We wish to thank the Olive Hill Cemetery Association for putting a marker on the two Gray children's graves. For years only a little blue dish marked the grave. At last visit by my Mom, Rosella Gray and my Aunt Georgia Gray they found only pieces of the blue dish.

 

One of the babies was stillborn or a late term miscarriage (the family never spoke of it). The other baby is a little girl in born about 1915, named Ella Katharina Gray. She died at the age of three months from whooping cough.

 

Charles Arthur Gray was born at Clay Center, Kansas on May 21, 1870. He had two brothers William and John; and one sister Ellin. "Art" made the 1889 Oklahoma Land run and homesteaded 160 acres located Sec-15-TWP 13-Range-4. He was single. He built a dug out to live in until he was able to build a house. Art met Nettie Henryetta Houser in 1906 when his horse, startled by a train whistle, ran away and buried itself in Jacob Houser's haystack several miles away. They were married Sept 13, 1907 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

 

Nettie H. Houser was born in Brainerd, Minnesota on April 15, 1888. Her parents, Jacob and Charlotta Schelp Houser, were of German descent. Nettie spoke German fluently. The family remembers that she had two brothers, Daniel and Andrew and a sister Maria K.

 

All 9 of the children of Charles Arthur "Art" and Nettie Gray were born on the homestead in Spring Creek Township. In the early 1930's Art sold out and moved east of Woodward, Oklahoma. Later they purchased a farm south of Mulhall, Oklahoma then acquired another farm east of Guthrie, Oklahoma. Their youngest son still resides on the farm near Guthrie.

 

Charles Arthur Gray died 26 May 1960 in Woodward, Woodward Co, OK and is buried in Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie, Logan Co. Nettie died 14 Aug 1977 in Woodward, Woodward Co, OK and is buried in Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie, Logan Co


 
Art and Nettie Houser Gray ca. 1940
 
The parents of the infants at OHC
Art and Nettie Gray
No information about this GRAY family is currently on-line.
Art & Nettie Gray - newlyweds - 1907
Genealogy:

Ancestors of Ella Katharina Gray and her Infant Brother

 
Generation No. 1

 

1. Ella Katharina Gray is the daughter of Charles Arthur Gray & Nettie Henryetta Houser 1. She was born 1915 in Spring Creek Twp, Oklahoma Co, OK. She died 1915 in Spring Creek Twp, Oklahoma Co, OK. Burial in Olive Hill Cemetery, Oklahoma City, OK [67N].

Notes for Ella Katharina Gray: Age 3 months

1. Infant Gray is the son of Charles Arthur Gray &Nettie Henryetta Houser 1. He was born Bet. 1916 - 1917 in Spring Creek Twp, Oklahoma Co, OK. He died at birth in Spring Creek Twp, Oklahoma Co, OK. Burial in Olive Hill Cemetery, Oklahoma City, OK [67N].

 
Generation No. 2

 

2. Charles Arthur Gray is the son of John Wesley Gray & Harriet Brown 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 1. He was born on 21 May 1870 in Clay Center, Clay Co, KS. He died on 26 May 1960 in Guthrie, Logan Co, OK. Burial in Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie, Logan Co, OK.

3. Nettie Henryetta Houser is the daughter of Jacob Franklin Houser & Charlotta Schelp 9, 5, 6, 7, 1. She was born on 15 Apr 1888 in Brainerd, Crow Wing Co, MN. She died on 14 Aug 1977 in Guthrie, Logan Co, OK. Obituary on 17 Aug 1977 in Daily Oklahoman. Burial in Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie, Logan Co, OK.

Notes for Nettie Henryetta Houser:
OBITUARY: 08/17/1977
GUTHRIE -- GRAY, Mrs. Nettie Henrietta, 89. Services Thursday (Smith.
More About Nettie Henryetta Houser:
1910 Census - married 2 years - 1 child born 1 still living - Father b. MN Mother b. MI
Charles Arthur Gray & Nettie Henryetta Houser were married on 13 Sep 1907 in Oklahoma Co, OK10.

Children of Charles Arthur Gray and Nettie Henryetta Houser.

  1. Charles Arthur Gray, Jr. 5, 6, 7, 1. He was born on 15 Aug 1908 in Spring Creek Twp, Oklahoma Co, OK. He died Jun 1972 in Guthrie, Logan Co, OK. Burial in Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie, Logan Co, OK.
    Notes for Charles Arthur Gray, Jr.:
    Spouse: Edna My Wehr - married in late 1940’s. Children: 2 boys; 3 girls 
  2. Mary Lucille Gray 6, 7, 1. She was born on 16 May 1910 in Spring Creek Twp, Oklahoma Co, OK. She died 1954 in OK. Burial in Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie, Logan Co, OK.
    Notes for Mary Lucille Gray:
    Mrs. Mary L. Graves  
  3. Vernon Loren Gray 6, 7, 1. He was born on 07 Jan 1912 in Spring Creek Twp, Oklahoma Co, OK. He died Sep 1992 in Guthrie, Logan Co, OK 11. Burial in Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie, Logan Co, OK.
  4. Georgia Charlotta Gray 6, 7, 1. She was born on 21 Dec 1913 in Spring Creek Twp, Oklahoma Co, OK. She died on 15 Aug 2002 in Lake Havasu City, Mohave Co, AZ. Obituary on 18 Aug 2002 in Albuquerque Journal (NM).
    Notes for Georgia Charlotta Gray:
    OBITUARY: 08/18/2002
    Georgia Gray Hand, 88, passed away on August 15, 2002 at Havasu Regional Medical Center in Lake Havasu City, AZ. She was born on December 21, 1913 in Yukon, OK. Georgia owned Allen Candy Co. in Albuquerque for 33 years. Georgia was a resident of Albuquerque from 1949 - 1998. She is survived by her brother, Thomas Gray of Guthrie, OK; sister, Rose Ella Hilburn of Guthrie, OK; nephews, Alvin Lee Graves and Don Hilburn both of Guthrie, OK; nieces, Julia Hensley of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Rose Sears of Glencoe, OK and Marcia Barker of Guthrie, OK. She is preceded in death by husband, George G. Allen who passed away in March of 1969 and J.P. Hand who passed away in July of 1997. Arrangements were made by Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.  
  5. Ella Katharina Gray1. She was born 1915 in Spring Creek Twp, Oklahoma Co, OK. She died 1915 in Spring Creek Twp, Oklahoma Co, OK. Burial in Olive Hill Cemetery, Oklahoma City, OK [67N].
  6. Infant Gray 8, 1. He was born Bet. 1916.1917 in Spring Creek Twp, Oklahoma Co, OK. He died Bet. 1916.1917 in Spring Creek Twp, Oklahoma Co, OK. Record Change in C-. Burial in Olive Hill Cemetery, Oklahoma City, OK [67N].
  7. Rosella Gray 6, 7, 1. She was born on 19 Nov 1918 in Spring Creek Twp, Oklahoma Co, OK. She died on 12 Feb 2007 in Guthrie, Logan Co, OK 11. Obituary on 14 Feb 2007 in Daily Oklahoman. Burial on 16 Feb 2007 in Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie, Logan Co, OK.
    Notes for Rosella Gray:
    OBITUARY: 02/14/2007
    HILBURN, Rosella, 87, died Monday. Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday, Summit View Cemetery (Smith-Gallo, Guthrie).
    More About Rosella Gray:
    Spouse: Francis Leland Hilburn - married Jan1948 Dumas Texas. He died Aug 4 2006 (aged 101). 2 daughters, 1 son, 3 granddaughters, 9 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. 4 nieces and 3 nephews.
  8. William Alfred Gray 7, 1. He was born on 24 Oct 1924 in Spring Creek Twp, Oklahoma Co, OK. He died on 27 Aug 1993 in Guthrie, Logan Co, OK. Obituary on 28 Aug 1993 in Daily Oklahoman. Burial in Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie, Logan Co, OK. He was unmarried.
    9. Notes for William Alfred Gray:
    OBITUARY: 08/28/1993
    GUTHRIE -- GRAY, William Alfred "Billy," 69, died Friday. Graveside services 10:30 a.m. Monday, Summit View Cemetery (Smith).
  9. Thomas Edward Gray 7, 1. He was born on 17 Apr 1929 in Spring Creek Twp, Oklahoma Co, OK. Unmarried
 
Generation No. 3

 

4. John Wesley Gray 12, 13, 2, 3, 4, 5. He was born May 1827 in OH. He died in OK.

Notes for John Wesley Gray: 1910 Census - Mother and Father born SC

5. Harriet Brown 13, 2, 3, 4. She was born 1833 in OH. She died Bet. 1901.1910 in OK.

Notes for Harriet Brown: Mother and Father born OH
More About John Wesley Gray and Harriet Brown: They were married Abt. 1860 in IN.

Children of John Wesley Gray & Harriet Brown.

  1. Sarah C. Gray2. She was born 1862 in IN. She died Bet. 1870.1952.
  2. William Gray2, 3. He was born 1865 in IN. He died Bet. 1880.1955.
  3. John Gray2, 3. He was born 1866 in IN. He died Bet. 1880.1956.
  4. Ellin Gray2, 3. She was born 1868 in IN. She died Bet. 1880.1958.
  5. Charles Arthur Gray2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 1. He was born on 21 May 1870 in Clay Center, Clay Co, KS. He married Nettie Henryetta Houser. They were married on 13 Sep 1907 in Oklahoma Co, OK 10. He died on 26 May 1960 in Guthrie, Logan Co, OK. Burial in Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie, Logan Co, OK.

 

  Elizabeth Caroline Hughey 12, 14.She was born on 31 Jan 1826 in Pickaway Co, OH. She died on 16 Nov 1857 in IN. Burial in Pingery Cemetery, Bryant Co, IN.

More About John Wesley Gray and Elizabeth Caroline Hughey: They were married on 18 Mar 1847 in Jay Co, IN.

Children of John Wesley Gray & Elizabeth Caroline Hughey.

  1. George Washington Gray12, 13, 2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19. He was born on 28 Sep 1849 in West Liberty, Howard Co, IN 20. He died on 24 Aug 1936 in Miltonvale, Cloud Co, KS.
    Notes for George Washington Gray: Spouse: Caroline Elizabeth RIGESTER ( b: 21 Aug 1856 in ME d. 20 Mar 1932 in KS) ) Married: 23 Oct 1874 in Bala, Riley, KS
  2. Christopher Gray13, 2. He was born 1852 in Jay Co, IN. He died 1905 in Ellensburg, Kittitas Co, WA.
    Notes for Christopher Gray: Spouse: Mary Agnew
  3. Dorothea A. Gray13, 2. She was born 1853 in Jay Co, IN. She died Bet. 1870.1942.
  4. Rebecca J. Gray13. She was born 1856 in Jay Co, IN. She died Bet. 1860.1870 in IN.

 

 

6. Jacob Franklin Houser is the son of Jacob Houser & Catherine ? 21, 22, 23, 9, 24, 25, 26. He was born Jun 1854 in OH. He died on 09 Apr 1943 in Crow Wing Co, MN.

7. Charlotta Schelp 23, 9, 24, 25, 26. She was born Sep 1849 in BAVARIA. She died on 06 Nov 1930 in Crow Wing Co, MN. Also Known As was Lottie.

Notes for Charlotta Schelp:
1900 Census - 9 children born - 8 still living
1910 Census - 9 children born - 7 still living
Parents probably Jacob and Louisa Schelp
More About Jacob Franklin Houser & Charlotta Schelp: They were married 1872.

Children of Jacob Franklin Houser & Charlotta Schelp: They were married 1872.

  1. Philipena Houser23. She was born 1874 in OH. She died Bet. 1880.1885 in Holding, Stearns Co, MN.  
  2. Andrew Houser23, 9, 27, 25, 26. He was born on 01 Jun 1875 in OH 28. He died Bet. 1930.1965 in MN. Unmarried
  3. Louisa Houser23. She was born 1877 in OH. She died Bet. 1880.1910.
  4. Maria Katharina Houser27, 29. She was born on 11 Jul 1880 in OH. She died Bet. 1920.1970 in OH. Also Known As was Mary Catherine. SPOUSE: James J. Christiansen (b. 1863) married ABT. 1904 - his second marriage he immigrated from Denmark in 1864
  5. John Houser9, 24, 25, 26. He was born on 24 Sep 1883 in Brainerd, Crow Wing Co, MN. He died on 30 Oct 1964 in Crow Wing Co, MN 11. Unmarried
  6. George Houser9, 27, 25, 30. He was born on 04 Apr 1886 in Brainerd, Crow Wing Co, MN. He died on 14 Nov 1947 in Crow Wing Co, MN.SPOUSE: Grace ?
  7. Nettie Henryetta Houser9, 5, 6, 7, 1. She was born on 15 Apr 1888 in Brainerd, Crow Wing Co, MN. She married Charles Arthur Gray. They were married on 13 Sep 1907 in Oklahoma Co, OK10. She died on 14 Aug 1977 in Guthrie, Logan Co, OK. Obituary on 17 Aug 1977 in Daily Oklahoman. Burial in Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie, Logan Co, OK.
  8. Daniel Houser9, 31, 32, 30. He was born on 09 Nov 1889 in Brainerd, Crow Wing Co, MN.
  9. Albert Houser9, 27. He was born Apr 1892 in MN. He died Bet. 1910.1980.
 
Generation No. 4

 

8. Jacob Houser 33, 21, 22, 23. He was born 1808 in BAVARIA. He died Bet. 1880.1900 in OH or MN.

 

9.Catherine ? 33, 21, 22, 23. She was born 1816 in BAVARIA. Immigration 1872. She died Bet. 1880.1900 in OH or MN.

Children of Jacob Houser and Catherine ?.

  1. Elizabeth Houser33. She was born 1836 in PA. She died Bet. 1850.1930
  2. Mary Houser33.She was born 1839 in PA. She died Bet. 1850.1930. 
  3. Barbara E. Houser33, 34. She was born 1843 in OH. She died Bet. 1880.1930.
  4. Catherine Houser33, 21. She was born 1845 in OH. She died Bet. 1860.1930 
  5. Joseph Houser33, 21. He was born 1847 in OH. He died Bet. 1860.1930. 
  6. Jacob Franklin Houser21, 22, 23, 9, 24, 25, 26. He was born Jun 1854 in OH. He married Charlotta Schelp. They were married 1872 in OH. He died on 09 Apr 1943 in Crow Wing Co, MN. 
  7. Rosena Houser21. She was born 1856 in OH. She died Bet. 1860.1930. 
  8. Augustus Houser21, 34. He was born 1859 in OH. He died Bet. 1880.1930.
 

SOURCES

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  • 1 Julia Hensley, Letter from Rosalie Hilburn (13 Jan 2008).
  • 2 Census 1870 - KS - Milford, Riley Co; p.547; ROLL: M593_441.
  • 3 Census 1880 - KS - Madison, Riley Co; p.340; ROLL: T9_395; ED: 258.
  • 4 Census 1900 - OK - Spring Creek, Oklahoma Co; p.3B; ROLL: T623_1340; ED: 158.
  • 5 Census 1910 - OK - Spring Creek, Oklahoma Co; p.305B; ROLL: T624_1265; ED: 231.
  • 6 Census 1920 - OK - Spring Creek, Oklahoma Co; p.3A; ROLL: T625_1473; ED: 167.
  • 7 Census 1930 - OK - Spring Creek, Oklahoma Co; p.3A; ROLL: 1918; ED: 150.
  • 8 Olive Hill Cemetery Archives.
  • 9 Census 1900 - MN - Holding, Stearns Co; p.3A; ROLL: T623_792; ED: 152.
  • 10 Oklahoma County Marriage Records Index 1889-1907.
  • 11 Social Security Death Index (SSDI) (ROOTSWEB).
  • 12 Census 1850 - IN - Bearcreek, Jay Co; p.326; ROLL: M432_153.
  • 13 Census 1860 - IN - Jackson, Jay Co; p.250; ROLL: M653_269.
  • 14 LDS FamilySearch International Genealogical Index.
  • 15 Census 1880 - KS - Chapman, Ottawa Co; p.372D; ROLL: T9_0392; ED: 219.
  • 16 Census 1900 - KS - Chapman, Ottawa Co; p.2B; ROLL: T623_494; ED: 78.
  • 17 Census 1910 - KS - Chapman, Ottawa Co; p.7A; ROLL: T624_452; ED: 86.
  • 18 Census 1920 - KS - Chapman, Ottawa Co; p.4B; ROLL: T625_543; ED: 91.
  • 19 Census 1930 - KS - Chapman, Ottawa Co; p.3A; ROLL: 714; ED: 6.
  • 20 ROOTSWEB.
  • 21 Census 1860 - OH - Riley, Sandusky Co; p.28; ROLL: M653_1032.
  • 22 Census 1870 - OH - Richland, Defiance Co; p.166; ROLL: M593_1195.
  • 23 Census 1880 - OH - Carryall, Paulding Co; p.484B; ROLL: T9_1056; ED: 121.
  • 24 Census 1910 - MN - Oak Lawn, Crow Wing Co; p.6B; ROLL: T624_694; ED: 45.
  • 25 Census 1920 - MN - Nokay Lake, Crow Wing Co; p.4A; ROLL: T625_829; ED: 131.
  • 26 Census 1930 - MN - Oak Lawn, Crow Wing Co; p.1A; ROLL: 1084; ED: 38.
  • 27 Census 1910 - MN - Brainerd Ward 3, Crow Wing Co; p.2B; ROLL: T624_694; ED: 34.
  • 28 WWI - Draft Registration.
  • 29 Census 1920 - MN - Oak Lawn, Crow Wing Co; p.6B; ROLL: T625_829; ED: 131.
  • 30 Census 1930 - MN - Brainerd, Crow Wing Co; p.14B; ROLL: 1084; ED: 7.
  • 31 Census 1910 - MN - Two Harbors Ward 1, Lake Co; p.3A; ROLL: T624_707; ED: 99.
  • 32 Census 1920 - MN - Nokay Lake, Crow Wing Co; p.3A; ROLL: T625_829; ED: 131.
  • 33 Census 1850 - OH - Sandusky, Sandusky Co; p.411; ROLL: M432_726.
  • 34 Census 1880 - KS - Wolf River, Doniphan Co; p.525B; ROLL: T9_379; ED: 77.
 
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