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Gray genealogy, being a genealogical record and history of the descendants of John Gray, of Beverly, Mass., and also including sketches of other Gray families

Marcius Denison Raymond

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Description:INTRODUCTION.It should be stated at the outset that this volume does not include, and was not intended to include the complete record of a Family that has filled a prominent place in English history for so many centuries. Such a work would indeed be a herculean task, and it would be an ambitious historian who should essay it with the expectation of accomplishment during a lifetime.The compiling of a genealogy and history of the branch of the Gray family to which the writer is akin, was incidentally undertaken with the view of preserving some interesting personal statistics which had come into his possession, and which were thought worthy of preservation. They referred especially to his ancestors in that line, and at the first, a much less extended record was contemplated, but a continuance of investigation gave increased scope to the work adding new lines in various directions, until it has embraced sketches of many of the early and most numerous Gray families in America, besides mention of some whose direct connection with the different branches does not appear.The difficulties in the way, and the limitations of time and expense, have hindered the full realization of his desires, but the writer has industriously gathered up interesting family facts from many sources, and while some have eluded the most earnest research, those which are garnered as the result of these labors, will at least furnish interesting data for the future historian, and may not be considered an unworthy contribution to that end. The writer has found the work of fascinating interest and only regrets that he could not have followed it to its fullest, most complete conclusions.The seeming long delay in the completion of this volume has doubtless been a disappointment to many, but other busy activities and exacting duties have necessarily taken much of the time and attention of the writer while he has been engaged upon this work, and much more is included in it than was at first intended. The end, continually in sight, has continually evaded him, and the temptation to extend research to other and inviting fields, has not easily been put aside.With a kindly greeting to all of kith and kin, and all of the name of Gray, and especially to those who have cordially assisted in the work, this volume is issued, in the hope that it may be found worthy of preservation and be the means of increased interest in the history of an ancient and honorable family.Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y., May, 1887.M. D. Raymond.GRAY GENEALOGY.The name Gray, is of local origin, that is, following the name of a place in Burgundy, France. In the Department of Haute-Saone, there is now a town called Gray. The name was originally Croy. A Norman Chief named Rolf, or RoUo, or Raoul, invaded France with his Norwegian followers and established himself there in the 9th Centur\-. A descendant, or at all events a member of the same family, became Chamberlain to Robert, Duke of Nonnandy, and received from him the Castle and honor of Croy, from which his family assumed the name of DeCroy, which was afterwards changed to DeGray, and at last to Gray without the prefix.Gray instead of Grey is adopted in this work, it being the orthography in use in this branch of the family, as it is almost universally in the different branches in this country. In England and Ireland, however, in the titled families. Grey still obtains, while in Scotland it is Gray. However, this slight difference makes but a narrow line of demarcation between different branches of a family all evidently descended from one parent stock and of one origin.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Gray genealogy, being a genealogical record and history of the descendants of John Gray, of Beverly, Mass., and also including sketches of other Gray families. To get started finding Gray genealogy, being a genealogical record and history of the descendants of John Gray, of Beverly, Mass., and also including sketches of other Gray families, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: INTRODUCTION.It should be stated at the outset that this volume does not include, and was not intended to include the complete record of a Family that has filled a prominent place in English history for so many centuries. Such a work would indeed be a herculean task, and it would be an ambitious historian who should essay it with the expectation of accomplishment during a lifetime.The compiling of a genealogy and history of the branch of the Gray family to which the writer is akin, was incidentally undertaken with the view of preserving some interesting personal statistics which had come into his possession, and which were thought worthy of preservation. They referred especially to his ancestors in that line, and at the first, a much less extended record was contemplated, but a continuance of investigation gave increased scope to the work adding new lines in various directions, until it has embraced sketches of many of the early and most numerous Gray families in America, besides mention of some whose direct connection with the different branches does not appear.The difficulties in the way, and the limitations of time and expense, have hindered the full realization of his desires, but the writer has industriously gathered up interesting family facts from many sources, and while some have eluded the most earnest research, those which are garnered as the result of these labors, will at least furnish interesting data for the future historian, and may not be considered an unworthy contribution to that end. The writer has found the work of fascinating interest and only regrets that he could not have followed it to its fullest, most complete conclusions.The seeming long delay in the completion of this volume has doubtless been a disappointment to many, but other busy activities and exacting duties have necessarily taken much of the time and attention of the writer while he has been engaged upon this work, and much more is included in it than was at first intended. The end, continually in sight, has continually evaded him, and the temptation to extend research to other and inviting fields, has not easily been put aside.With a kindly greeting to all of kith and kin, and all of the name of Gray, and especially to those who have cordially assisted in the work, this volume is issued, in the hope that it may be found worthy of preservation and be the means of increased interest in the history of an ancient and honorable family.Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y., May, 1887.M. D. Raymond.GRAY GENEALOGY.The name Gray, is of local origin, that is, following the name of a place in Burgundy, France. In the Department of Haute-Saone, there is now a town called Gray. The name was originally Croy. A Norman Chief named Rolf, or RoUo, or Raoul, invaded France with his Norwegian followers and established himself there in the 9th Centur\-. A descendant, or at all events a member of the same family, became Chamberlain to Robert, Duke of Nonnandy, and received from him the Castle and honor of Croy, from which his family assumed the name of DeCroy, which was afterwards changed to DeGray, and at last to Gray without the prefix.Gray instead of Grey is adopted in this work, it being the orthography in use in this branch of the family, as it is almost universally in the different branches in this country. In England and Ireland, however, in the titled families. Grey still obtains, while in Scotland it is Gray. However, this slight difference makes but a narrow line of demarcation between different branches of a family all evidently descended from one parent stock and of one origin.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Gray genealogy, being a genealogical record and history of the descendants of John Gray, of Beverly, Mass., and also including sketches of other Gray families. To get started finding Gray genealogy, being a genealogical record and history of the descendants of John Gray, of Beverly, Mass., and also including sketches of other Gray families, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Gray genealogy, being a genealogical record and history of the descendants of John Gray, of Beverly, Mass., and also including sketches of other Gray families

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