Zackariah Gragg was born May 12, 1833 and died Nov. 17, 1899, making his age 66 years and 6 months. His birth occurred in Clay Co., Mo., and he came to Kansas in the early '50's, establishing at once the home that he now leaves desolate, about six miles west of Valley Falls. He was one of the originators of the Gragg's Chapel altho' most of his life was spent out of church .... was first married to a Miss Hubbard and a child was born to them, which died young. Death claimed the wife. His second wife was Miss Roxalina Ferrell, to whom nine children were born, five passing away in youth and the four surviving are George and Dee Gragg, of this place, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Taylor, of Burlington and Mrs. Laura Frances McNorton, of Kansas City, Mo., all of whom were present at the death of their father. After the death of his second wife, he was married to Isaphim Boise who still survives him. To them, one child was born, which died in infancy .... He united with the M. E. church south, in 1870 .... The Masons took charge of the remains which were laid to their last rest in the chapel cemetery ....
The Tribune, February 16, 1900.
1850 census
Name Zachariah Gregg
[Zachariah Gragg]
Gender Male
Race White
Age 17
Birth Year abt 1833
Birthplace Missouri
Home in 1850 Pettis, Platte, Missouri, USA
Occupation Farmer
Industry Agriculture
Line Number 10
Dwelling Number 421
Family Number 421
Household Members (Name) Age
Wm Gregg 42
Cathn Gregg 43
Henry Gregg 18 (died 29 Dec 1862)
Zachariah Gregg 17
Eligh Gregg 15
John Gregg 14
Martha Gregg 11
James Gregg 6
Cathn Gregg 5
William Gregg 1
The Tribune, February 16, 1900.
1850 census
Name Zachariah Gregg
[Zachariah Gragg]
Gender Male
Race White
Age 17
Birth Year abt 1833
Birthplace Missouri
Home in 1850 Pettis, Platte, Missouri, USA
Occupation Farmer
Industry Agriculture
Line Number 10
Dwelling Number 421
Family Number 421
Household Members (Name) Age
Wm Gregg 42
Cathn Gregg 43
Henry Gregg 18 (died 29 Dec 1862)
Zachariah Gregg 17
Eligh Gregg 15
John Gregg 14
Martha Gregg 11
James Gregg 6
Cathn Gregg 5
William Gregg 1
Zackariah Gragg was born May 12, 1833 and died Nov. 17, 1899, making his age 66 years and 6 months. His birth occurred in Clay Co., Mo., and he came to Kansas in the early '50's, establishing at once the home that he now leaves desolate, about six miles west of Valley Falls. He was one of the originators of the Gragg's Chapel altho' most of his life was spent out of church .... was first married to a Miss Hubbard and a child was born to them, which died young. Death claimed the wife. His second wife was Miss Roxalina Ferrell, to whom nine children were born, five passing away in youth and the four surviving are George and Dee Gragg, of this place, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Taylor, of Burlington and Mrs. Laura Frances McNorton, of Kansas City, Mo., all of whom were present at the death of their father. After the death of his second wife, he was married to Isaphim Boise who still survives him. To them, one child was born, which died in infancy .... He united with the M. E. church south, in 1870 .... The Masons took charge of the remains which were laid to their last rest in the chapel cemetery ....
The Tribune, February 16, 1900.
1850 census
Name Zachariah Gregg
[Zachariah Gragg]
Gender Male
Race White
Age 17
Birth Year abt 1833
Birthplace Missouri
Home in 1850 Pettis, Platte, Missouri, USA
Occupation Farmer
Industry Agriculture
Line Number 10
Dwelling Number 421
Family Number 421
Household Members (Name) Age
Wm Gregg 42
Cathn Gregg 43
Henry Gregg 18 (died 29 Dec 1862)
Zachariah Gregg 17
Eligh Gregg 15
John Gregg 14
Martha Gregg 11
James Gregg 6
Cathn Gregg 5
William Gregg 1
The Tribune, February 16, 1900.
1850 census
Name Zachariah Gregg
[Zachariah Gragg]
Gender Male
Race White
Age 17
Birth Year abt 1833
Birthplace Missouri
Home in 1850 Pettis, Platte, Missouri, USA
Occupation Farmer
Industry Agriculture
Line Number 10
Dwelling Number 421
Family Number 421
Household Members (Name) Age
Wm Gregg 42
Cathn Gregg 43
Henry Gregg 18 (died 29 Dec 1862)
Zachariah Gregg 17
Eligh Gregg 15
John Gregg 14
Martha Gregg 11
James Gregg 6
Cathn Gregg 5
William Gregg 1
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Aged 66y, 6m & 5d
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Siblings
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