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Louisa M. Caswell Gray

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Birth	:	5 Jun 1839 Panton, Addison County, Vermont, USA
Death	:	16 Apr 1934 Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Central City Cemetery, Central City, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1369019, -97.9944000
Plot	:	C-3, C-21, space 2
Description	:	Monday April 16, 1934 Page 4 MRS. LOUISA GRAY TAKEN BY DEATH Mrs. Louisa Gray, 95 years of age and a pioneer resident of Nebraska died at the home of her daughter Mrs. J. A. Donald, 1004 West Division Street, shortly before noon today. Her health in view of her advance years, had been failing for sometime, but Mrs. Gray was able to be about the home this morning, death coming peacefully and without warning to members of the family. Funeral arrangements will be announced Tuesday. Grand Island Independent Tuesday April 17, 1934 Page 4 FUNERAL RITES FOR MRS. GRAY ON WEDNESDAY FULL MEASURE OF LIFE... Read More	Monday April 16, 1934 Page 4 MRS. LOUISA GRAY TAKEN BY DEATH Mrs. Louisa Gray, 95 years of age and a pioneer resident of Nebraska died at the home of her daughter Mrs. J. A. Donald, 1004 West Division Street, shortly before noon today. Her health in view of her advance years, had been failing for sometime, but Mrs. Gray was able to be about the home this morning, death coming peacefully and without warning to members of the family. Funeral arrangements will be announced Tuesday. Grand Island Independent Tuesday April 17, 1934 Page 4 FUNERAL RITES FOR MRS. GRAY ON WEDNESDAY FULL MEASURE OF LIFE BROUGHT TO PEACEFUL CLOSE AT DONALD HOME Funeral rites for Mrs. Louisa M. Gray, pioneer resident of Nebraska will be held at 1:30 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Donald, 1004 West Division Street, Rev. J. H. Stitt former pastor of the First Methodist Church of this city and now of Fairmont, assisted by Rev. E. L. Geissinger of the Methodist Episcopal Church will officiate with burial in the family plot in the Central City Cem. Louisa M. Caswell was born in Vermont June 5, 1839 and during her childhood moved with her parents to Indiana, where she was united in marriage to George H. Gray on November 4, 1861. The country was divided by war at the time and Mr. Gray enlisted in the Union Army. His health permanently impaired by injuries suffered in the war, Mr. and Mrs. Gray moved to Michigan and shortly thereafter, in October of 1871 to Nebraska in hope the change might prove beneficial. They went directly to Central City and located on a homestead between Central City and Clarks. Before they had completed meeting homestead requirements, Mr. Gray succumbed to his lingering ailment in February of 1875, Mrs. Gray staying on to prove up on the land. In addition to surmounting the hardships encountered by the pioneers, Mrs. Gray served the rural school district in which she lived as teacher. Four children were born to their marriage, two passing away in infancy. With title to her homestead established, Mrs. Gray moved to Central City, where she was in charge of the primary department of public school system for 22 consecutive years. Virtually all of the older residents of Central City were numbered among her pupils. Retiring more than thirty years ago, she came to Grand Island and since has made her home with the family of her daughter. Surviving in addition to Mrs. Donald, are her son George H. Gray of Columbus, two grandchildren, Jack Donald of this city and Mrs. Otis Martin of Omaha, three great grandchildren. Despite the rigors attendant to her days as a pioneer and her advanced years, Mrs. Gray enjoyed exceptional health and had she lived, would have attained her 95th birthday early in June. She was a familiar figure in neighborly visits in the vicinity of the Donald residence and never lost interest in the welfare of her friends and current events. She was a devoted member of the Methodist church and was especially interested in its missions. Death came peacefully, shortly before noon Monday. Central City Republican Thursday Page 1 April 19, 1934 FUNERAL RITES FOR MRS. GRAY ON WEDNESDAY Full Measure of Life Brought to Peaceful Close at Donald Home--Was Former Resident of Central City Funeral rites for Mrs. Louisa M. Gray, pioneer resident of Nebraska were held at 1:30 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.A. Donald, 1004 West Division street, Grand Island. Rev. J. H. Stitt, former pastor of the First Methodist Church of that city and now of Fairmont, assisted by Rev. E.L. Gessinger of the Methodist Episcopal church, officiated with burial in the family plot in the Central City Cem at 3:15 o'clock. Many old friends of Central City were present. Louisa M. Caswell was born in Vermont June 5, 1839 and during her girlhood moved with he parents to Indianna, where she was united in marriage to George H. Gray on Nov 4, 1861. The country was divided by war at that time and Mr. Gray enlisted in the Union Army. His health permanently impaired by injuries suffered in the war, Mr. and Mrs. Gray moved to Michigan and shortly thereafter, in October of 1871, to Nebraska, in the hope that the change might prove beneficial. They went directly to Central City and located on a homestead between Central City and Clarks. Before they had completed meeting homestead requirements, Mr. Gray succumbed to his lingering ailment, in February of 1875, Mrs. Gray staying on to prove up on the land. In addition to surmounting the hardships encountered by the pioneers, Mrs. Gray served the rural school district of Prairie Island near which she lived, as teacher. Four children were born to their marriage, two passing away in infancy. With title to her homestead established, Mrs. Gray moved to Central City, where she was in charge of the primary department of the public school system for 22 consecutive years. Virtually all of the older residents of Central City numbered among her pupils. Retiring, more than thirty years ago she came to Grand Island and since has made her home with the family of her daughter. Surviving in addition to Mrs. Donald, are her son, George H. Gray of Columbus; two grandchildren, Jack Donald, of this city and Mrs. Otis Martin of Omaha, and three great grandchildren. Despite the rigors attendant to her days as a pioneer and her advanced years, Mrs. Gray enjoyed exceptional health and had she lived, would have attained her 95th birthday early in June. She was a familiar figure on neighborly visits in the vicinity of the Donald residence and never lost interest in the welfare of her friends and current events. She was a devoted member of the Methodist church and was especially interested in its missions. Death came peacefully, shortly before noon Monday.--Grand Island Independent

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Louisa M. Caswell Gray's memorial is located at: Central City Cemetery, Central City, Merrick County, USA.
When did Louisa M. Caswell Gray death?
Louisa M. Caswell Gray death on 16 Apr 1934 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.1369019
Longitude: -97.9944000

Family Members:

Parent

Almira Ring Caswell

(1804 - 1875)

Spouse

George Henry Gray Sr.

(1840 - 1875)

Siblings

Sarah Jane Caswell Taylor Hodges

(1834 - 1893)

George Henry Caswell

(1846 - 1933)

Children

George Henry Gray Jr.

(1868 - 1958)

Clarence Gray

(1874 - 1874)

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