William Gray

William Gray (son of John Gray and Catherine Snell) was born 28 Oct 1887 in West Lorne,Aldborough Twp, Elgin West,Ontario. 

 Notes for William Gray:
–birth certif states West Lorne as the birth place and confirms parents

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Sarah Gray

Sarah Gray (daughter of John Gray and Catherine Snell) was born 06 Jan 1880 in Aldborough Twp, Elgin West, Ontario, and died 1936 in Ridgeway, Township of Bertie, County Welland, Ontario, Canada. She married Francis William Shearing, son of Thomas George Shearing and Ida Elessa Cornell.

 Notes for Sarah Gray:
–birth date confirmed by 1901 census
-Sarah was also known as Sadie, re: 1901 census.
To date, August/2003, not much known about Sarah. I do know that she died from Thyroid
disease. Have not proven yet but one of the relatives said she was related to Lady Jane
Gray.

More About Sarah Gray:
Burial: Ridgeway, Township of Bertie, County Welland, Ontario, Canada Ref: NA-W-4620.
Nationality: Scotch re: 1901 census Kent County, Ontario.

Children of Sarah Gray and Francis William Shearing are:

1. +Cecil Francis Shearing, b. 19 Oct 1900, Mull, Raleigh Township, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada, d. May 1978, Either Wisconsin or Tompkins, New York, United States.
2. Maurice M Clark Shearing, b. 18 Jun 1902, Charing Cross, Kent County, Ontario, d. Nov 1902, Dutton,Elgin County, Ontario.
3. Thomas George Shearing, b. 27 Feb 1905, St Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, d. 03 Nov 1905, Canfield Junction, Haldimand County, Ontario.
4. +Norman Arthur Shearing, b. 21 Mar 1907, Canfield Junction,North Cayuga Twp, Haldimand County, Ontario, d. 28 Apr 1968, Welland County Hospital, Welland County, Ontario, Canada.
5. Violet Shearing, b. 1915, d. 1984, St Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario.

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Robert A Gray

Robert A Gray (son of John Gray and Catherine Snell) was born 28 Feb 1895 in Aldborough Twp, Elgin West,Ontario, died in Aldborough, Elgin West, Ontario. 

More About Robert A Gray:
Burial: Rodney Cemetery, Aldborough, Elgin West, Ontario Ref: EL-126.

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John H Gray

John H Gray (son of John Gray and Catherine Snell) was born 26 Jul 1883 in Aldborough Twp, Elgin West,Ontario, and died 1938 in Aldborough, Elgin West, Ontario. 

 Notes for John H Gray:
–dates confirmed by cemetery transcription

More About John H Gray:
Burial: Gillies Cemetery, Aldborough, Elgin West, Ontario, Canada Ref: EL-106.

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John Gray

John Gray was born 05 May 1838 in Scotland, and died 19 Feb 1904 in Aldborough, Elgin West, Ontario, Canada. He married Catherine Snell on 25 Nov 1873 in St Thomas, Ontario.

 Notes for John Gray:
–1881 census shows children Sarah and Christy
–1881 census shows place of birth Scotland
–1891 census shows chilren starting with John ending with James
–1901 census states ocupation Bread Merchant
Death registration Feb 26 1904, Will Gray was the informant

–When Janet was born 1885 iit says he was a grocer
–When William was born in 1887 it says he was a baker

Gillies Cemetery
Concession 11, Lot 16 – 24663 Thomson Line

More About John Gray:
Burial: Gillies Cemetery, Aldborough, Elgin West, Ontario, Canada Ref: EL-106.
Nationality: Scottish.
Religion: C. Presbyterian.

More About John Gray and Catherine Snell:
Marriage: 25 Nov 1873, St Thomas, Ontario.

Children of John Gray and Catherine Snell are:

1. Christy Gray, b. 1879, Ontario.
2. +Sarah Gray, b. 06 Jan 1880, Aldborough Twp, Elgin West, Ontario, d. 1936, Ridgeway, Township of Bertie, County Welland, Ontario, Canada.
3. John H Gray, b. 26 Jul 1883, Aldborough Twp, Elgin West,Ontario, d. 1938, Aldborough, Elgin West, Ontario.
4. Janet Gray, b. 01 Aug 1885, West Lorne,Aldborough Twp, Elgin West,Ontario.
5. William Gray, b. 28 Oct 1887, West Lorne,Aldborough Twp, Elgin West,Ontario.
6. Frank Gray, b. 26 Oct 1890, Aldborough Twp, Elgin West,Ontario.
7. George Gray, b. 03 Sep 1892, Aldborough Twp, Elgin West,Ontario, d., Aldborough, Elgin West, Ontario.
8. Robert A Gray, b. 28 Feb 1895, Aldborough Twp, Elgin West,Ontario, d., Aldborough, Elgin West, Ontario.
9. James Gray, b. 27 Jul 1898, Adlborough Twp, , Elgin West, Ontario.

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Janet Gray

Janet Gray (daughter of John Gray and Catherine Snell) was born 01 Aug 1885 in West Lorne,Aldborough Twp, Elgin West,Ontario. 

 Notes for Janet Gray:
–birth certif states birth places West Lorne and confirms parents names

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James Gray

James Gray (son of John Gray and Catherine Snell) was born 27 Jul 1898 in Adlborough Twp, , Elgin West, Ontario.

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George Gray

George Gray (son of John Gray and Catherine Snell) was born 03 Sep 1892 in Aldborough Twp, Elgin West,Ontario, died in Aldborough, Elgin West, Ontario. 

 Notes for George Gray:
GRAY George – 15th Battn. C.E.F./ 18th Dec 1857 / aged 65, Gillies Cemetery transcription

More About George Gray:
Burial: Gillies Cemetery, Aldborough, Elgin West, Ontario, Canada Ref: EL-106.

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Frank Gray

Frank Gray (son of John Gray and Catherine Snell) was born 26 Oct 1890 in Aldborough Twp, Elgin West,Ontario.

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Christy Gray

Christy Gray (daughter of John Gray and Catherine Snell) was born 1879 in Ontario.

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