JAMES PERRY GRAY – OBITUARY
Kingfisher Daily Free Press – Kingfisher, Oklahoma
Monday, April 4, 1921 – p.3
James Perry Gay was born in Washington County, Ohio, September 22, 1837, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nell Brigman, in Kingfisher, April 1, 1921 at the age of 83 years 9 months, and 12 days. He had been ill since January 1, and from the first had a premonition that he would die on April 1.
His young manhood was spent in Minnesota and Iowa and on March 29, 1864 he enlisted in 6th Iowa Cavalry where he served his country as corporal for 3 years. His regiment saw hard service all during the war, participating in some of the bloodiest battles of the war. He was mustered out at Davenport, lowa in November 1865.
After the war he returned to Minnesota and then to Iowa where on November 10, 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma J. Hoffman. To this union was born nine children, seven of whom are still living: William of Colorado, Henry and Charley of Washington, Mrs. Mable Wilson of Kansas, Mrs. Martha Leightner, Mrs. Nell Brigam, and George of Kingfisher. Two children, Frederick and James were buried in Iowa.
Mr. Gray came to Oklahoma at the opening of the Cheyenne and Arapaho country, settling with his family in Okarche. His wife died a few weeks after their arrival there, and since then he has made his home in and near Kingfisher.
He was a member of Kingfisher G.A.R. and took an interest in the welfare of his comrades. He had been a member of the Methodist Church for a number of years, his grandfather and great grandfather both being early day Methodist pioneer preachers.
Besides his children he leaves to mourn their loss a large number of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Job Ingram, assisted by the pastor Rev. J.E. McClurkin. Music was furnished by the Baptist choir and a solo by Mrs. Leslie Grimes. Employees of the post office acted as active pall bearers and members of the G.A.R. as honorary pall bearers. The remains were taken to Okarche where they were laid to rest in the Okarche cemetery by the side of his wife.
Comrade thy warfare is ended,
Rest till the Great Commander
Shall raise thee up at the last day
To swell the grand army of the
Heavenly land.
Kingfisher Daily Free Press – Kingfisher, Oklahoma
Monday, April 4, 1921 – p.3
James Perry Gay was born in Washington County, Ohio, September 22, 1837, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nell Brigman, in Kingfisher, April 1, 1921 at the age of 83 years 9 months, and 12 days. He had been ill since January 1, and from the first had a premonition that he would die on April 1.
His young manhood was spent in Minnesota and Iowa and on March 29, 1864 he enlisted in 6th Iowa Cavalry where he served his country as corporal for 3 years. His regiment saw hard service all during the war, participating in some of the bloodiest battles of the war. He was mustered out at Davenport, lowa in November 1865.
After the war he returned to Minnesota and then to Iowa where on November 10, 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma J. Hoffman. To this union was born nine children, seven of whom are still living: William of Colorado, Henry and Charley of Washington, Mrs. Mable Wilson of Kansas, Mrs. Martha Leightner, Mrs. Nell Brigam, and George of Kingfisher. Two children, Frederick and James were buried in Iowa.
Mr. Gray came to Oklahoma at the opening of the Cheyenne and Arapaho country, settling with his family in Okarche. His wife died a few weeks after their arrival there, and since then he has made his home in and near Kingfisher.
He was a member of Kingfisher G.A.R. and took an interest in the welfare of his comrades. He had been a member of the Methodist Church for a number of years, his grandfather and great grandfather both being early day Methodist pioneer preachers.
Besides his children he leaves to mourn their loss a large number of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Job Ingram, assisted by the pastor Rev. J.E. McClurkin. Music was furnished by the Baptist choir and a solo by Mrs. Leslie Grimes. Employees of the post office acted as active pall bearers and members of the G.A.R. as honorary pall bearers. The remains were taken to Okarche where they were laid to rest in the Okarche cemetery by the side of his wife.
Comrade thy warfare is ended,
Rest till the Great Commander
Shall raise thee up at the last day
To swell the grand army of the
Heavenly land.
JAMES PERRY GRAY – OBITUARY
Kingfisher Daily Free Press – Kingfisher, Oklahoma
Monday, April 4, 1921 – p.3
James Perry Gay was born in Washington County, Ohio, September 22, 1837, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nell Brigman, in Kingfisher, April 1, 1921 at the age of 83 years 9 months, and 12 days. He had been ill since January 1, and from the first had a premonition that he would die on April 1.
His young manhood was spent in Minnesota and Iowa and on March 29, 1864 he enlisted in 6th Iowa Cavalry where he served his country as corporal for 3 years. His regiment saw hard service all during the war, participating in some of the bloodiest battles of the war. He was mustered out at Davenport, lowa in November 1865.
After the war he returned to Minnesota and then to Iowa where on November 10, 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma J. Hoffman. To this union was born nine children, seven of whom are still living: William of Colorado, Henry and Charley of Washington, Mrs. Mable Wilson of Kansas, Mrs. Martha Leightner, Mrs. Nell Brigam, and George of Kingfisher. Two children, Frederick and James were buried in Iowa.
Mr. Gray came to Oklahoma at the opening of the Cheyenne and Arapaho country, settling with his family in Okarche. His wife died a few weeks after their arrival there, and since then he has made his home in and near Kingfisher.
He was a member of Kingfisher G.A.R. and took an interest in the welfare of his comrades. He had been a member of the Methodist Church for a number of years, his grandfather and great grandfather both being early day Methodist pioneer preachers.
Besides his children he leaves to mourn their loss a large number of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Job Ingram, assisted by the pastor Rev. J.E. McClurkin. Music was furnished by the Baptist choir and a solo by Mrs. Leslie Grimes. Employees of the post office acted as active pall bearers and members of the G.A.R. as honorary pall bearers. The remains were taken to Okarche where they were laid to rest in the Okarche cemetery by the side of his wife.
Comrade thy warfare is ended,
Rest till the Great Commander
Shall raise thee up at the last day
To swell the grand army of the
Heavenly land.
Kingfisher Daily Free Press – Kingfisher, Oklahoma
Monday, April 4, 1921 – p.3
James Perry Gay was born in Washington County, Ohio, September 22, 1837, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nell Brigman, in Kingfisher, April 1, 1921 at the age of 83 years 9 months, and 12 days. He had been ill since January 1, and from the first had a premonition that he would die on April 1.
His young manhood was spent in Minnesota and Iowa and on March 29, 1864 he enlisted in 6th Iowa Cavalry where he served his country as corporal for 3 years. His regiment saw hard service all during the war, participating in some of the bloodiest battles of the war. He was mustered out at Davenport, lowa in November 1865.
After the war he returned to Minnesota and then to Iowa where on November 10, 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma J. Hoffman. To this union was born nine children, seven of whom are still living: William of Colorado, Henry and Charley of Washington, Mrs. Mable Wilson of Kansas, Mrs. Martha Leightner, Mrs. Nell Brigam, and George of Kingfisher. Two children, Frederick and James were buried in Iowa.
Mr. Gray came to Oklahoma at the opening of the Cheyenne and Arapaho country, settling with his family in Okarche. His wife died a few weeks after their arrival there, and since then he has made his home in and near Kingfisher.
He was a member of Kingfisher G.A.R. and took an interest in the welfare of his comrades. He had been a member of the Methodist Church for a number of years, his grandfather and great grandfather both being early day Methodist pioneer preachers.
Besides his children he leaves to mourn their loss a large number of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Job Ingram, assisted by the pastor Rev. J.E. McClurkin. Music was furnished by the Baptist choir and a solo by Mrs. Leslie Grimes. Employees of the post office acted as active pall bearers and members of the G.A.R. as honorary pall bearers. The remains were taken to Okarche where they were laid to rest in the Okarche cemetery by the side of his wife.
Comrade thy warfare is ended,
Rest till the Great Commander
Shall raise thee up at the last day
To swell the grand army of the
Heavenly land.
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