The sad news was received in this city early this morning, telling of the sudden death at Crowley, La., of Mr. Rufus M. Gray, of 1026 Barrister street, Alexandria, who died at the home of his sister, Mrs. L. J. Breaux, at 9:50 p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 1928.
Mr. Gray was taken ill with a stroke of apoplexy at 5 p.m., and his family in this city was notified, and they left shortly after 7 o'clock by auto for Crowley. The remains were brought to this city today and the funeral was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the family residence in Barrister street, interment being made in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville. The services was conducted by the Rev. W. S. Slack, rector of St. James' Episcopal church.
Mr. Gray was traveling salesman for a machine and implement company of Dallas, and was on one of his trips when he was taken sick. He was for some time in the automobile business here. He was a native of Poplar Creek, Miss., born there June 12, 1878, therefore being 50 years of age. He moved to Crowley, La., when a boy, and the family came to Alexandria eight years ago.
Mr. Gray is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Ed L. Morgan, Miss Lois Gray, R. M. Gray, Jr., Herbert and Emmett Gray, all of Alexandria. He also leaves his aged father, Mr. J. W. Gray of Crowley, two sisters and four brothers. They are Mrs. L. J. Breaux and Mrs. R. H. Roller, of Crowley; Dr. W. O. Gray and J. A. Gray of Chicago; S. T. Gray, of Abilene, Texas, and Earl Gray, of Lake Charles, La.
The deceased was a member of the Masonic fraternity, being a Royal Arch Mason, and is also a member of the Woodmen of the World. He was a member of the Baptist faith from boyhood.
Mr. Gray was a genial and kindly man, who had many friends, all over the State, who will be pained to hear of his untimely death, and will sympathize with the family in their bereavement.
Published in The Alexandria Daily Town Talk (LA), Wednesday, November 21, 1928∼Son of:
John W. Gray (b. July 1849)
and
Virginia S. (Thrailkill) Gray (b. Nov. 1852),
both native of Mississippi
Brother of:
Samuel T. Gray (b. July 1876)
John R. Gray (b. Aug. 1882)
Oscar W. Gray (b. May 1884)
Earl Gray (b. Dec. 1888)
James Andrew Gray (b. 8 Dec. 1890)
Ina (Gray) Breaux
Husband of:
Norah Anna (McNaspy) Gray
They were married April 29, 1902 in Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
Father of:
Heloise Gray (b. abt. 1904)
Lois V. (Gray) Jones (b. abt. 1905)
Rufus M. Gray, Jr. (b. abt. 1907/1908)
Herbert J. Gray (b. abt. 1914/1915)
Maurice Emmet Gray
Wedding Announcement:
THE LAFAYETTE ADVERTISER
Lafayette, Louisiana
Published April 26, 1902
Page 4, Column 2
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Wedding Announced
"Cards are out announcing the wedding of Mr. Moses Gray and Miss Norah McNaspy of Welsh, the wedding is to take place at Lafayette on Tuesday April 29th.
The bride and groom elect are well and favorably known here and were in the employ of Mr. Henry Loewer.—Crowley Signal."
Marriage:
THE LAFAYETTE ADVERTISER
Lafayette, Louisiana
Published May 03, 1902
Page 4, Column 4
——————————
"Mr. Rufus M. Gray and Miss Norah McNaspy were married at the residence of Mr. Thos. McMillan on Wednesday. Rev. C. C. Kramer, rector of the Episcopal church performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Gray will make their home in Welsh."
Mr. Gray was taken ill with a stroke of apoplexy at 5 p.m., and his family in this city was notified, and they left shortly after 7 o'clock by auto for Crowley. The remains were brought to this city today and the funeral was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the family residence in Barrister street, interment being made in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville. The services was conducted by the Rev. W. S. Slack, rector of St. James' Episcopal church.
Mr. Gray was traveling salesman for a machine and implement company of Dallas, and was on one of his trips when he was taken sick. He was for some time in the automobile business here. He was a native of Poplar Creek, Miss., born there June 12, 1878, therefore being 50 years of age. He moved to Crowley, La., when a boy, and the family came to Alexandria eight years ago.
Mr. Gray is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Ed L. Morgan, Miss Lois Gray, R. M. Gray, Jr., Herbert and Emmett Gray, all of Alexandria. He also leaves his aged father, Mr. J. W. Gray of Crowley, two sisters and four brothers. They are Mrs. L. J. Breaux and Mrs. R. H. Roller, of Crowley; Dr. W. O. Gray and J. A. Gray of Chicago; S. T. Gray, of Abilene, Texas, and Earl Gray, of Lake Charles, La.
The deceased was a member of the Masonic fraternity, being a Royal Arch Mason, and is also a member of the Woodmen of the World. He was a member of the Baptist faith from boyhood.
Mr. Gray was a genial and kindly man, who had many friends, all over the State, who will be pained to hear of his untimely death, and will sympathize with the family in their bereavement.
Published in The Alexandria Daily Town Talk (LA), Wednesday, November 21, 1928∼Son of:
John W. Gray (b. July 1849)
and
Virginia S. (Thrailkill) Gray (b. Nov. 1852),
both native of Mississippi
Brother of:
Samuel T. Gray (b. July 1876)
John R. Gray (b. Aug. 1882)
Oscar W. Gray (b. May 1884)
Earl Gray (b. Dec. 1888)
James Andrew Gray (b. 8 Dec. 1890)
Ina (Gray) Breaux
Husband of:
Norah Anna (McNaspy) Gray
They were married April 29, 1902 in Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
Father of:
Heloise Gray (b. abt. 1904)
Lois V. (Gray) Jones (b. abt. 1905)
Rufus M. Gray, Jr. (b. abt. 1907/1908)
Herbert J. Gray (b. abt. 1914/1915)
Maurice Emmet Gray
Wedding Announcement:
THE LAFAYETTE ADVERTISER
Lafayette, Louisiana
Published April 26, 1902
Page 4, Column 2
——————————
Wedding Announced
"Cards are out announcing the wedding of Mr. Moses Gray and Miss Norah McNaspy of Welsh, the wedding is to take place at Lafayette on Tuesday April 29th.
The bride and groom elect are well and favorably known here and were in the employ of Mr. Henry Loewer.—Crowley Signal."
Marriage:
THE LAFAYETTE ADVERTISER
Lafayette, Louisiana
Published May 03, 1902
Page 4, Column 4
——————————
"Mr. Rufus M. Gray and Miss Norah McNaspy were married at the residence of Mr. Thos. McMillan on Wednesday. Rev. C. C. Kramer, rector of the Episcopal church performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Gray will make their home in Welsh."
The sad news was received in this city early this morning, telling of the sudden death at Crowley, La., of Mr. Rufus M. Gray, of 1026 Barrister street, Alexandria, who died at the home of his sister, Mrs. L. J. Breaux, at 9:50 p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 1928.
Mr. Gray was taken ill with a stroke of apoplexy at 5 p.m., and his family in this city was notified, and they left shortly after 7 o'clock by auto for Crowley. The remains were brought to this city today and the funeral was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the family residence in Barrister street, interment being made in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville. The services was conducted by the Rev. W. S. Slack, rector of St. James' Episcopal church.
Mr. Gray was traveling salesman for a machine and implement company of Dallas, and was on one of his trips when he was taken sick. He was for some time in the automobile business here. He was a native of Poplar Creek, Miss., born there June 12, 1878, therefore being 50 years of age. He moved to Crowley, La., when a boy, and the family came to Alexandria eight years ago.
Mr. Gray is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Ed L. Morgan, Miss Lois Gray, R. M. Gray, Jr., Herbert and Emmett Gray, all of Alexandria. He also leaves his aged father, Mr. J. W. Gray of Crowley, two sisters and four brothers. They are Mrs. L. J. Breaux and Mrs. R. H. Roller, of Crowley; Dr. W. O. Gray and J. A. Gray of Chicago; S. T. Gray, of Abilene, Texas, and Earl Gray, of Lake Charles, La.
The deceased was a member of the Masonic fraternity, being a Royal Arch Mason, and is also a member of the Woodmen of the World. He was a member of the Baptist faith from boyhood.
Mr. Gray was a genial and kindly man, who had many friends, all over the State, who will be pained to hear of his untimely death, and will sympathize with the family in their bereavement.
Published in The Alexandria Daily Town Talk (LA), Wednesday, November 21, 1928∼Son of:
John W. Gray (b. July 1849)
and
Virginia S. (Thrailkill) Gray (b. Nov. 1852),
both native of Mississippi
Brother of:
Samuel T. Gray (b. July 1876)
John R. Gray (b. Aug. 1882)
Oscar W. Gray (b. May 1884)
Earl Gray (b. Dec. 1888)
James Andrew Gray (b. 8 Dec. 1890)
Ina (Gray) Breaux
Husband of:
Norah Anna (McNaspy) Gray
They were married April 29, 1902 in Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
Father of:
Heloise Gray (b. abt. 1904)
Lois V. (Gray) Jones (b. abt. 1905)
Rufus M. Gray, Jr. (b. abt. 1907/1908)
Herbert J. Gray (b. abt. 1914/1915)
Maurice Emmet Gray
Wedding Announcement:
THE LAFAYETTE ADVERTISER
Lafayette, Louisiana
Published April 26, 1902
Page 4, Column 2
——————————
Wedding Announced
"Cards are out announcing the wedding of Mr. Moses Gray and Miss Norah McNaspy of Welsh, the wedding is to take place at Lafayette on Tuesday April 29th.
The bride and groom elect are well and favorably known here and were in the employ of Mr. Henry Loewer.—Crowley Signal."
Marriage:
THE LAFAYETTE ADVERTISER
Lafayette, Louisiana
Published May 03, 1902
Page 4, Column 4
——————————
"Mr. Rufus M. Gray and Miss Norah McNaspy were married at the residence of Mr. Thos. McMillan on Wednesday. Rev. C. C. Kramer, rector of the Episcopal church performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Gray will make their home in Welsh."
Mr. Gray was taken ill with a stroke of apoplexy at 5 p.m., and his family in this city was notified, and they left shortly after 7 o'clock by auto for Crowley. The remains were brought to this city today and the funeral was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the family residence in Barrister street, interment being made in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville. The services was conducted by the Rev. W. S. Slack, rector of St. James' Episcopal church.
Mr. Gray was traveling salesman for a machine and implement company of Dallas, and was on one of his trips when he was taken sick. He was for some time in the automobile business here. He was a native of Poplar Creek, Miss., born there June 12, 1878, therefore being 50 years of age. He moved to Crowley, La., when a boy, and the family came to Alexandria eight years ago.
Mr. Gray is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Ed L. Morgan, Miss Lois Gray, R. M. Gray, Jr., Herbert and Emmett Gray, all of Alexandria. He also leaves his aged father, Mr. J. W. Gray of Crowley, two sisters and four brothers. They are Mrs. L. J. Breaux and Mrs. R. H. Roller, of Crowley; Dr. W. O. Gray and J. A. Gray of Chicago; S. T. Gray, of Abilene, Texas, and Earl Gray, of Lake Charles, La.
The deceased was a member of the Masonic fraternity, being a Royal Arch Mason, and is also a member of the Woodmen of the World. He was a member of the Baptist faith from boyhood.
Mr. Gray was a genial and kindly man, who had many friends, all over the State, who will be pained to hear of his untimely death, and will sympathize with the family in their bereavement.
Published in The Alexandria Daily Town Talk (LA), Wednesday, November 21, 1928∼Son of:
John W. Gray (b. July 1849)
and
Virginia S. (Thrailkill) Gray (b. Nov. 1852),
both native of Mississippi
Brother of:
Samuel T. Gray (b. July 1876)
John R. Gray (b. Aug. 1882)
Oscar W. Gray (b. May 1884)
Earl Gray (b. Dec. 1888)
James Andrew Gray (b. 8 Dec. 1890)
Ina (Gray) Breaux
Husband of:
Norah Anna (McNaspy) Gray
They were married April 29, 1902 in Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
Father of:
Heloise Gray (b. abt. 1904)
Lois V. (Gray) Jones (b. abt. 1905)
Rufus M. Gray, Jr. (b. abt. 1907/1908)
Herbert J. Gray (b. abt. 1914/1915)
Maurice Emmet Gray
Wedding Announcement:
THE LAFAYETTE ADVERTISER
Lafayette, Louisiana
Published April 26, 1902
Page 4, Column 2
——————————
Wedding Announced
"Cards are out announcing the wedding of Mr. Moses Gray and Miss Norah McNaspy of Welsh, the wedding is to take place at Lafayette on Tuesday April 29th.
The bride and groom elect are well and favorably known here and were in the employ of Mr. Henry Loewer.—Crowley Signal."
Marriage:
THE LAFAYETTE ADVERTISER
Lafayette, Louisiana
Published May 03, 1902
Page 4, Column 4
——————————
"Mr. Rufus M. Gray and Miss Norah McNaspy were married at the residence of Mr. Thos. McMillan on Wednesday. Rev. C. C. Kramer, rector of the Episcopal church performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Gray will make their home in Welsh."
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