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Family HistoryFamily History - Leo D. Gray


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Leo D. Gray and three of his descendants down to the second generation.


First and Second Generations
1. Leo D. Gray,1 born 1890 in Michigan (parents not determined);1, 2 died January 1969.1 Leo married, 11 March 1912 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Marion Hazel Tefft2 (born 3 December 1891 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, the daughter of Henry Clay Tefft and Sarah Jane Hatt;3, 4, 5, 6 Marion died 24 October 1948 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan4, 7). Leo and Marion are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.1, 7

Children of Leo D. Gray and Marion Hazel Tefft:

 2i. Preston Gray, born ca. 1913 in Michigan.6
 3ii. Rowland C. Gray, born ca. 1915 in Michigan.6, 8
 4iii. Searle U. Gray, born ca. 1917 in Michigan.6, 9

  1. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Leo D. Gray, born: 1890; died: January 1969 (from record, which includes a note: Burial Date January 8, 1969; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and one spouse).
  2. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Leo D. Gray, 21, Michigan, ticket agent, not previously married, father: Alonzo P. Gray; mother: Obidiah DeWolf; and Hazel M. Teft, 19, Michigan, not previously married; father: Henry C. Teft; mother: Sarah Hall; married on 11 March 1912 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
  3. Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917, Saginaw County, 1891, Hazel Tefft, born: 3 December 1891 in St. Charles; parents: Henry C. Tefft, born in York State, clerk, and Sarah Tefft, born in York State.
  4. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Gordon, Marion H., died: 24 October 1948 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; born: 3 December 1891 in St. Charles, Michigan; married; father: Henry Clay Tefft; mother: Sara Jane Hatt.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Saginaw County, St. Charles, E.D. 74, Sheet No. 10B, Henry C. Tefft, 56, New York, May 1844, ins. agt.; wife of 19 years Sarah J. Tefft, 45, New York, Jany. 1855, 7 children, 6 living; daughter Gladys Tefft, 15, Michigan, Aug. 1884; son Rolla Tefft, 13, Michigan, Nov. 1886; daughter Holter Tefft, 11, Michigan, May 1889; daughter Hazel Tefft, 8, Michigan, Dec. 1891; daughter Marjorie Tefft, 5, Michigan, May 1895; son Chas. H. Tefft, 2, Michigan, Oct. 1897.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 49, Sheet 3B, Henry Cummings, 48, Connecticut, millright; wife Hazel M. Cummings, 28, Michigan, shop girl, factory; step-son Preston Gray, 7, Michigan; step-son Rolland C. Gray, 5, Michigan; step-son Searle U. Gray, 3, Michigan; mother-in-law Sarah Tefft, 64, New York, widow.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Marion Hazel Gordon, born: unknown; died: 26 October 1948 [note indicates this is her burial date] (from record).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-10, Sheet No. 6A, Harvey B. Mueller, 37, Illinois, first married age 24, salesman, oil burners; wife Marjarie M. Mueller, 34, Michigan, first married age 20; mother-in-law Sarah J. Teeft [sic], 75, New York, widow; nephew Rowland C. Gray, 15, Michigan.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 16-1803, Sheet No. 5B, Harriet Pell, 39, Michigan, widow; nephew Searle Gray, 13, Michigan.