This birth date 2 Jan 1863 is from North Dakota Department of Health, Public Death Index. Gravestone states birth date 2 Jan 1862. 1900 Census states birth date Jan 1863.
Otis Franklin McGray Family
O.F. came to old Coal Harbor in 1902, he operated a store until 1905, then they moved to Garrison and lived there the rest of their lives. His wife, Celia Hicks McGray died in 1935, and O.F. in 1928. In Garrison he had an implement, hardware, and furniture business. His son Frank W. joined him in business after finishing high school in Stillwater, MN, and NDAC (college in Fargo ND).
Adelbert Tymeson moved to Garrison from IA. His wife was a sister [should read sister-in-law per Karen Tomecek; Ethel was a sister to Celia Hicks] of O. F. McGray. They had 2 children - Adelbert R and Helen Celia. Mr Tymeson was also a Mason, like McGray. The Tymeson family moved to Minneapolis in 1922 until moving to CA to be near their children.
Source: McLean Heritage Book, p 537, written by niece, Helen Celia Tymeson.
O. F. McGray
Tuesday morning word came from Bismarck that O. F. McGray had passed away in a hospital where he had been a patient for the past two weeks.
O. F. McGray was born on January 3, 1863 in Prescott, Wis. On October 29, 1883, he married Celia G Hicks. In 1888 the McGrays moved to Stillwater, Minn., where he associated with his father in the St Croix Lumber Co. where he remained until 1899, when he accepted the captaincy of a steam boat that plied the upper Mississippi and St Croix rivers. In 1902 they came to North Dakota, locating at old Coal Harbor, where he engaged in the hardware and implement business. In 1905 they moved to the new town of Garrison which was being plotted on its present site. Mr. McGray became ill last July, but after a few weeks seemed to regain strength and was able to attend to business. About two weeks ago his condition became worse and he moved to Bismarck where it was hoped that medical attention would make possible a trip to California for the winter, but in the hospital he was found to have tuberculosis. He died Tuesday morning with his wife, his son, Frank and other relatives at his side.
Relatives left to mourn him are his aged father, W. F. McGray, 94 at Stillwater, his widow of Garrison, a son, Frank, of Garrison; 3 sisters - Mrs. J. C. Harvey of Prescott, Wis., Mrs. R. J. Wilkinson of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. F. W. Murphy of Wheaton, Minn., and a brother, C. W. McGray, Garrison. Funeral will be held Friday afternoon at the high school auditorium, at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. Stewart of the Presbyterian Church, Mandan. Interment will be in the Garrison cemetery.
Source: McLean County Independent, Friday, Nov 29, 1928, front page
PIONEER GARRISON BUSINESS MAN DIED AT THE AGS [sic] OF 65
Death Closed the Long and Useful Life of Otis F. McGray Tuesday
Tuesday morning a pall of sorrow fell upon the city of Garrison when word came over the wire from Bismarck that O. F. McGray has passed away in a hospital in that city where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. While it had been known for several days prior to his death that little hope was held for his recovery the word of his passing came as a chilling shock to this entire community. It was difficult to believe that this fine, old man, whose life had always been one of rugged sturdiness, would fail to rally from the illness that had for weeks wasted his strength.
In the pasing [sic] of Otis F. McGray, a distinct loss has come to Garrison, and to all that portion of McLean county and adjoining territory in which his influence was felt, and in which his business operations brought him in contact with the people. A strong, vigorous and industrious life has entered the portal of the beyond, but the memory of its worth will live as an inspiring influence to those remaining who shared its generous and kindly contacts. Truly the life of Otis F. McGray was on that in death shall continue to live in an immortality of influence, as George Elliot in these matchless lines, asked that she might live beyond the veil:
"Oh, may I join the choir invisible
Of those immortal dead who live again
In minds made better by their presence; live
In pulses stirred to generosity,
In deeds of daring rectitude, in scorn
For miserable aims that end with self
In thoughts sublime that pierce the night like stars,
And with their mild persistence urge men's search
To vaster issues . . ."
The writer of these lines was not privileged to know Mr. McGray . . .
Source: unknown, but seems to be from a newspaper in the City of Garrison.
Otis Franklin McGray Family
O.F. came to old Coal Harbor in 1902, he operated a store until 1905, then they moved to Garrison and lived there the rest of their lives. His wife, Celia Hicks McGray died in 1935, and O.F. in 1928. In Garrison he had an implement, hardware, and furniture business. His son Frank W. joined him in business after finishing high school in Stillwater, MN, and NDAC (college in Fargo ND).
Adelbert Tymeson moved to Garrison from IA. His wife was a sister [should read sister-in-law per Karen Tomecek; Ethel was a sister to Celia Hicks] of O. F. McGray. They had 2 children - Adelbert R and Helen Celia. Mr Tymeson was also a Mason, like McGray. The Tymeson family moved to Minneapolis in 1922 until moving to CA to be near their children.
Source: McLean Heritage Book, p 537, written by niece, Helen Celia Tymeson.
O. F. McGray
Tuesday morning word came from Bismarck that O. F. McGray had passed away in a hospital where he had been a patient for the past two weeks.
O. F. McGray was born on January 3, 1863 in Prescott, Wis. On October 29, 1883, he married Celia G Hicks. In 1888 the McGrays moved to Stillwater, Minn., where he associated with his father in the St Croix Lumber Co. where he remained until 1899, when he accepted the captaincy of a steam boat that plied the upper Mississippi and St Croix rivers. In 1902 they came to North Dakota, locating at old Coal Harbor, where he engaged in the hardware and implement business. In 1905 they moved to the new town of Garrison which was being plotted on its present site. Mr. McGray became ill last July, but after a few weeks seemed to regain strength and was able to attend to business. About two weeks ago his condition became worse and he moved to Bismarck where it was hoped that medical attention would make possible a trip to California for the winter, but in the hospital he was found to have tuberculosis. He died Tuesday morning with his wife, his son, Frank and other relatives at his side.
Relatives left to mourn him are his aged father, W. F. McGray, 94 at Stillwater, his widow of Garrison, a son, Frank, of Garrison; 3 sisters - Mrs. J. C. Harvey of Prescott, Wis., Mrs. R. J. Wilkinson of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. F. W. Murphy of Wheaton, Minn., and a brother, C. W. McGray, Garrison. Funeral will be held Friday afternoon at the high school auditorium, at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. Stewart of the Presbyterian Church, Mandan. Interment will be in the Garrison cemetery.
Source: McLean County Independent, Friday, Nov 29, 1928, front page
PIONEER GARRISON BUSINESS MAN DIED AT THE AGS [sic] OF 65
Death Closed the Long and Useful Life of Otis F. McGray Tuesday
Tuesday morning a pall of sorrow fell upon the city of Garrison when word came over the wire from Bismarck that O. F. McGray has passed away in a hospital in that city where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. While it had been known for several days prior to his death that little hope was held for his recovery the word of his passing came as a chilling shock to this entire community. It was difficult to believe that this fine, old man, whose life had always been one of rugged sturdiness, would fail to rally from the illness that had for weeks wasted his strength.
In the pasing [sic] of Otis F. McGray, a distinct loss has come to Garrison, and to all that portion of McLean county and adjoining territory in which his influence was felt, and in which his business operations brought him in contact with the people. A strong, vigorous and industrious life has entered the portal of the beyond, but the memory of its worth will live as an inspiring influence to those remaining who shared its generous and kindly contacts. Truly the life of Otis F. McGray was on that in death shall continue to live in an immortality of influence, as George Elliot in these matchless lines, asked that she might live beyond the veil:
"Oh, may I join the choir invisible
Of those immortal dead who live again
In minds made better by their presence; live
In pulses stirred to generosity,
In deeds of daring rectitude, in scorn
For miserable aims that end with self
In thoughts sublime that pierce the night like stars,
And with their mild persistence urge men's search
To vaster issues . . ."
The writer of these lines was not privileged to know Mr. McGray . . .
Source: unknown, but seems to be from a newspaper in the City of Garrison.
This birth date 2 Jan 1863 is from North Dakota Department of Health, Public Death Index. Gravestone states birth date 2 Jan 1862. 1900 Census states birth date Jan 1863.
Otis Franklin McGray Family
O.F. came to old Coal Harbor in 1902, he operated a store until 1905, then they moved to Garrison and lived there the rest of their lives. His wife, Celia Hicks McGray died in 1935, and O.F. in 1928. In Garrison he had an implement, hardware, and furniture business. His son Frank W. joined him in business after finishing high school in Stillwater, MN, and NDAC (college in Fargo ND).
Adelbert Tymeson moved to Garrison from IA. His wife was a sister [should read sister-in-law per Karen Tomecek; Ethel was a sister to Celia Hicks] of O. F. McGray. They had 2 children - Adelbert R and Helen Celia. Mr Tymeson was also a Mason, like McGray. The Tymeson family moved to Minneapolis in 1922 until moving to CA to be near their children.
Source: McLean Heritage Book, p 537, written by niece, Helen Celia Tymeson.
O. F. McGray
Tuesday morning word came from Bismarck that O. F. McGray had passed away in a hospital where he had been a patient for the past two weeks.
O. F. McGray was born on January 3, 1863 in Prescott, Wis. On October 29, 1883, he married Celia G Hicks. In 1888 the McGrays moved to Stillwater, Minn., where he associated with his father in the St Croix Lumber Co. where he remained until 1899, when he accepted the captaincy of a steam boat that plied the upper Mississippi and St Croix rivers. In 1902 they came to North Dakota, locating at old Coal Harbor, where he engaged in the hardware and implement business. In 1905 they moved to the new town of Garrison which was being plotted on its present site. Mr. McGray became ill last July, but after a few weeks seemed to regain strength and was able to attend to business. About two weeks ago his condition became worse and he moved to Bismarck where it was hoped that medical attention would make possible a trip to California for the winter, but in the hospital he was found to have tuberculosis. He died Tuesday morning with his wife, his son, Frank and other relatives at his side.
Relatives left to mourn him are his aged father, W. F. McGray, 94 at Stillwater, his widow of Garrison, a son, Frank, of Garrison; 3 sisters - Mrs. J. C. Harvey of Prescott, Wis., Mrs. R. J. Wilkinson of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. F. W. Murphy of Wheaton, Minn., and a brother, C. W. McGray, Garrison. Funeral will be held Friday afternoon at the high school auditorium, at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. Stewart of the Presbyterian Church, Mandan. Interment will be in the Garrison cemetery.
Source: McLean County Independent, Friday, Nov 29, 1928, front page
PIONEER GARRISON BUSINESS MAN DIED AT THE AGS [sic] OF 65
Death Closed the Long and Useful Life of Otis F. McGray Tuesday
Tuesday morning a pall of sorrow fell upon the city of Garrison when word came over the wire from Bismarck that O. F. McGray has passed away in a hospital in that city where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. While it had been known for several days prior to his death that little hope was held for his recovery the word of his passing came as a chilling shock to this entire community. It was difficult to believe that this fine, old man, whose life had always been one of rugged sturdiness, would fail to rally from the illness that had for weeks wasted his strength.
In the pasing [sic] of Otis F. McGray, a distinct loss has come to Garrison, and to all that portion of McLean county and adjoining territory in which his influence was felt, and in which his business operations brought him in contact with the people. A strong, vigorous and industrious life has entered the portal of the beyond, but the memory of its worth will live as an inspiring influence to those remaining who shared its generous and kindly contacts. Truly the life of Otis F. McGray was on that in death shall continue to live in an immortality of influence, as George Elliot in these matchless lines, asked that she might live beyond the veil:
"Oh, may I join the choir invisible
Of those immortal dead who live again
In minds made better by their presence; live
In pulses stirred to generosity,
In deeds of daring rectitude, in scorn
For miserable aims that end with self
In thoughts sublime that pierce the night like stars,
And with their mild persistence urge men's search
To vaster issues . . ."
The writer of these lines was not privileged to know Mr. McGray . . .
Source: unknown, but seems to be from a newspaper in the City of Garrison.
Otis Franklin McGray Family
O.F. came to old Coal Harbor in 1902, he operated a store until 1905, then they moved to Garrison and lived there the rest of their lives. His wife, Celia Hicks McGray died in 1935, and O.F. in 1928. In Garrison he had an implement, hardware, and furniture business. His son Frank W. joined him in business after finishing high school in Stillwater, MN, and NDAC (college in Fargo ND).
Adelbert Tymeson moved to Garrison from IA. His wife was a sister [should read sister-in-law per Karen Tomecek; Ethel was a sister to Celia Hicks] of O. F. McGray. They had 2 children - Adelbert R and Helen Celia. Mr Tymeson was also a Mason, like McGray. The Tymeson family moved to Minneapolis in 1922 until moving to CA to be near their children.
Source: McLean Heritage Book, p 537, written by niece, Helen Celia Tymeson.
O. F. McGray
Tuesday morning word came from Bismarck that O. F. McGray had passed away in a hospital where he had been a patient for the past two weeks.
O. F. McGray was born on January 3, 1863 in Prescott, Wis. On October 29, 1883, he married Celia G Hicks. In 1888 the McGrays moved to Stillwater, Minn., where he associated with his father in the St Croix Lumber Co. where he remained until 1899, when he accepted the captaincy of a steam boat that plied the upper Mississippi and St Croix rivers. In 1902 they came to North Dakota, locating at old Coal Harbor, where he engaged in the hardware and implement business. In 1905 they moved to the new town of Garrison which was being plotted on its present site. Mr. McGray became ill last July, but after a few weeks seemed to regain strength and was able to attend to business. About two weeks ago his condition became worse and he moved to Bismarck where it was hoped that medical attention would make possible a trip to California for the winter, but in the hospital he was found to have tuberculosis. He died Tuesday morning with his wife, his son, Frank and other relatives at his side.
Relatives left to mourn him are his aged father, W. F. McGray, 94 at Stillwater, his widow of Garrison, a son, Frank, of Garrison; 3 sisters - Mrs. J. C. Harvey of Prescott, Wis., Mrs. R. J. Wilkinson of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. F. W. Murphy of Wheaton, Minn., and a brother, C. W. McGray, Garrison. Funeral will be held Friday afternoon at the high school auditorium, at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. Stewart of the Presbyterian Church, Mandan. Interment will be in the Garrison cemetery.
Source: McLean County Independent, Friday, Nov 29, 1928, front page
PIONEER GARRISON BUSINESS MAN DIED AT THE AGS [sic] OF 65
Death Closed the Long and Useful Life of Otis F. McGray Tuesday
Tuesday morning a pall of sorrow fell upon the city of Garrison when word came over the wire from Bismarck that O. F. McGray has passed away in a hospital in that city where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. While it had been known for several days prior to his death that little hope was held for his recovery the word of his passing came as a chilling shock to this entire community. It was difficult to believe that this fine, old man, whose life had always been one of rugged sturdiness, would fail to rally from the illness that had for weeks wasted his strength.
In the pasing [sic] of Otis F. McGray, a distinct loss has come to Garrison, and to all that portion of McLean county and adjoining territory in which his influence was felt, and in which his business operations brought him in contact with the people. A strong, vigorous and industrious life has entered the portal of the beyond, but the memory of its worth will live as an inspiring influence to those remaining who shared its generous and kindly contacts. Truly the life of Otis F. McGray was on that in death shall continue to live in an immortality of influence, as George Elliot in these matchless lines, asked that she might live beyond the veil:
"Oh, may I join the choir invisible
Of those immortal dead who live again
In minds made better by their presence; live
In pulses stirred to generosity,
In deeds of daring rectitude, in scorn
For miserable aims that end with self
In thoughts sublime that pierce the night like stars,
And with their mild persistence urge men's search
To vaster issues . . ."
The writer of these lines was not privileged to know Mr. McGray . . .
Source: unknown, but seems to be from a newspaper in the City of Garrison.
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