Jean/Jane (?)1

F, #101401, b. circa 1690
Last Edited30 Jun 2025
     Jean/Jane (?) was born circa 1690 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.1 She married John Gray Jr., son of John Gray and Bethula (?), circa 1710 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.1

Family

John Gray Jr. b. c 1690, d. bt 25 Dec 1748 - 26 Jan 1749

Citations

  1. [S5890] M. K. Miles: MilesFiles 23.0: Hundreds of Eastern Shore Families from Charlemagne to the Present, online <https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php>, Accessed on 30 June 2025. John (of Jno of Miles) Gray, Jr. Abt 1690 - Bef 1749: https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I106865&tree=1. Hereinafter cited as MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families.

Elizabeth (?)1

F, #101402, b. circa 1680, d. after 20 July 1734
Last Edited30 Jun 2025
     Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1680.1 She married John Gray, son of Miles Gray and Ann Francis, circa 1702 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
His 2nd of 2 wives.1
Elizabeth (?) died after 20 July 1734; named in her father-in-law John GRAY Sr.'s will of 20 July 1734.1
     Reference:
MilesFiles cites:
1. [S975] Wright, Col Fam of MD, Vol 09, (Lewes, DE: Delmarva Roots, 2000), p. 124 (Miles Gray Family), 975.
2. [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Skinner, Som Co, MD Wills 1667-1748, (V.L. Skinner Jr, Brookville, MD, 1987), p. 34 (will of John Gray Sr.), 2124.1

Family

John Gray b. 1669
Children

Citations

  1. [S5890] M. K. Miles: MilesFiles 23.0: Hundreds of Eastern Shore Families from Charlemagne to the Present, online <https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php>, Accessed on 30 June 2025. Elizabeth (--?--) Abt 1680 - : https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I106864&tree=1. Hereinafter cited as MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families.
  2. [S5890] MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families, online https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php, Accessed on 30 June 2025. William (of Jno of Miles) Gray Abt 1706 - Bef 1744: https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I106866&tree=1
  3. [S5890] MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families, online https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php, Accessed on 30 June 2025. Sarah (of Jno of Miles) Gray Abt 1708 - : https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I106868&tree=1
  4. [S5890] MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families, online https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php, Accessed on 30 June 2025. Margaret (of Jno of Miles) Gray Abt 1710 - Bef 1773: https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I106867&tree=1
  5. [S5890] MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families, online https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php, Accessed on 30 June 2025. Rebecca (of Jno of Miles) Gray Abt 1712 - : https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I106869&tree=1

Wiliam Gray1

M, #101403, b. circa 1706, d. between 24 November 1743 and 26 January 1744
FatherJohn Gray1 b. 1669
MotherElizabeth (?)1 b. c 1680, d. a 20 Jul 1734
Last Edited30 Jun 2025
     Wiliam Gray was born circa 1706 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.1 He married Sarah (?) circa 1730 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.2

Wiliam Gray died between 24 November 1743 and 26 January 1744 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
Died between date of will and date of probate.1
     Reference:
MilesFiles cites:
1. [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Skinner, Som Co, MD Wills 1667-1748, (V.L. Skinner Jr, Brookville, MD, 1987), p. 34 (will of John Gray Sr.), 2124.
2. [S975] Wright, Col Fam of MD, Vol 09, (Lewes, DE: Delmarva Roots, 2000), p. 124 (Miles Gray Family), 975.
3. [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Skinner, Som Co, MD Wills 1667-1748, (V.L. Skinner Jr, Brookville, MD, 1987), p. 56 (will of William Gray, wife Sarah), 2124.
4. [S975] Wright, Col Fam of MD, Vol 09, (Lewes, DE: Delmarva Roots, 2000), p. 126 (Miles Gray Family), 975.1

Family

Sarah (?) b. c 1710, d. a 24 Nov 1743

Citations

  1. [S5890] M. K. Miles: MilesFiles 23.0: Hundreds of Eastern Shore Families from Charlemagne to the Present, online <https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php>, Accessed on 30 June 2025. William (of Jno of Miles) Gray Abt 1706 - Bef 1744: https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I106866&tree=1. Hereinafter cited as MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families.
  2. [S5890] MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families, online https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php, Accessed on 30 June 2025. Sarah (--?--) Abt 1710 - : https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I106886&tree=1

Sarah (?)1

F, #101404, b. circa 1710, d. after 24 November 1743
Last Edited30 Jun 2025
     Sarah (?) was born circa 1710 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.1 She married Wiliam Gray, son of John Gray and Elizabeth (?), circa 1730 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.1

Sarah (?) died after 24 November 1743;
Named in her husband's will of this date..1

Family

Wiliam Gray b. c 1706, d. bt 24 Nov 1743 - 26 Jan 1744

Citations

  1. [S5890] M. K. Miles: MilesFiles 23.0: Hundreds of Eastern Shore Families from Charlemagne to the Present, online <https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php>, Accessed on 30 June 2025. Sarah (--?--) Abt 1710 - : https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I106886&tree=1. Hereinafter cited as MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families.

Margaret Gray1

F, #101405, b. circa 1710, d. between 24 January 1772 and 29 June 1773
FatherJohn Gray1 b. 1669
MotherElizabeth (?)1 b. c 1680, d. a 20 Jul 1734
Last Edited30 Jun 2025
     Margaret Gray was born circa 1710.1 She married Edward Smith circa 1731 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.2

Margaret Gray died between 24 January 1772 and 29 June 1773 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
Died between date of will and date of probate.1
     Reference:
MilesFiles cites:
1. [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Skinner, Som Co, MD Wills 1667-1748, (V.L. Skinner Jr, Brookville, MD, 1987), p. 34 (will of John Gray Sr.), 2124.
2. [S975] Wright, Col Fam of MD, Vol 09, (Lewes, DE: Delmarva Roots, 2000), p. 124 (Miles Gray Family), 975.
3. [S975] Wright, Col Fam of MD, Vol 09, (Lewes, DE: Delmarva Roots, 2000), p. 127 (Miles Gray Family), 975.
4. [S2152] Dryden, Ruth - Som Wills, 1750-1772, (Ruth T. Dryden, 2414 Front St. #25, San Diego, CA 92101), p. 49 (will of Margaret Smith), 2152.1

Family

Edward Smith b. c 1680, d. c 1735

Citations

  1. [S5890] M. K. Miles: MilesFiles 23.0: Hundreds of Eastern Shore Families from Charlemagne to the Present, online <https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php>, Accessed on 30 June 2025. Margaret (of Jno of Miles) Gray Abt 1710 - Bef 1773: https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I106867&tree=1. Hereinafter cited as MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families.
  2. [S5890] MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families, online https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php, Accessed on 30 June 2025. Edward (of Thos) Smith Abt 1680 - Abt 1735: https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I106870&tree=1

Edward Smith1

M, #101406, b. circa 1680, d. circa 1735
Last Edited30 Jun 2025
     Edward Smith was born circa 1680 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.1 He married Margaret Gray, daughter of John Gray and Elizabeth (?), circa 1731 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.1

Edward Smith died circa 1735 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.1
     Reference:
MilesFiles cites:
1. [S2081] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Skinner, Som Co, MD Wills 1770-1777 & 1675-1710, (V.L. Skinner Jr, Brookville, MD, 1987), p. 24 (will of Thomas Smith, wife Jenet), 2081.
2. [S975] Wright, Col Fam of MD, Vol 09, (Lewes, DE: Delmarva Roots, 2000), p. 124 (Miles Gray Family), 975.
3. [S3181] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) laien@aol.com, Ancestors of Nicholas P. Cudnik, (Email to M.K. Miles, 8 Feb 2022), 3181.
4. [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Skinner, Som Co, MD Wills 1667-1748, (V.L. Skinner Jr, Brookville, MD, 1987), p. 13 (will of John Smith, wife Marion), 2124.
5. [S2833] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) laien@aol.com, Ancestors of Samuel Smith Sr., (Email to M.K. Miles 20 Jan 2018), 2833.1

Family

Margaret Gray b. c 1710, d. bt 24 Jan 1772 - 29 Jun 1773

Citations

  1. [S5890] M. K. Miles: MilesFiles 23.0: Hundreds of Eastern Shore Families from Charlemagne to the Present, online <https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php>, Accessed on 30 June 2025. Edward (of Thos) Smith Abt 1680 - Abt 1735: https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I106870&tree=1. Hereinafter cited as MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families.

Rebecca Gray1

F, #101407, b. circa 1712, d. after 24 November 1743
FatherJohn Gray1 b. 1669
MotherElizabeth (?)1 b. c 1680, d. a 20 Jul 1734
Last Edited30 Jun 2025
     Rebecca Gray was born circa 1712 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.1
Rebecca Gray died after 24 November 1743;
Named in her father's will of this date.1
     Reference:
MilesFiles cites:
1. [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Skinner, Som Co, MD Wills 1667-1748, (V.L. Skinner Jr, Brookville, MD, 1987), p. 34 (will of John Gray Sr.), 2124.
2. [S975] Wright, Col Fam of MD, Vol 09, (Lewes, DE: Delmarva Roots, 2000), p. 124 (Miles Gray Family), 975.1

Citations

  1. [S5890] M. K. Miles: MilesFiles 23.0: Hundreds of Eastern Shore Families from Charlemagne to the Present, online <https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php>, Accessed on 30 June 2025. Rebecca (of Jno of Miles) Gray Abt 1712 - : https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I106869&tree=1. Hereinafter cited as MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families.

Alexander Gray1

M, #101408, b. circa 1670
FatherMiles Gray1 b. 1638, d. bt 20 Sep 1717 - 21 Nov 1717
MotherAnn Francis1 b. c 1640, d. b 3 Mar 1702/3
Last Edited30 Jun 2025
     Alexander Gray was born circa 1670 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.1
     Reference:
MilesFiles cites:
1. [S698] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1671-1673, Volume 3, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1996), p. 140, 698.
2. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 24 (will of John Abbot Sr., wife Ann), 570.
3. [S704] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1697-1703, Volume 9, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1999), p. 157 (3 Mar 1702/03 Court), 704.1


;
Per MilesFiles:
Deed of Gift - Received a Deed of Gift from someone     19 Aug 1673      Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [1]
William Anderson gave to John and Alexander, sons of Miles and Ann Gray, two cow calves and their increase, which would be divided when the oldest child (John) attained the age of 10 years.
MilesFiles cites: [S698] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1671-1673, Volume 3, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1996), p. 140, 698.1

Citations

  1. [S5890] M. K. Miles: MilesFiles 23.0: Hundreds of Eastern Shore Families from Charlemagne to the Present, online <https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php>, Accessed on 30 June 2025. Alexander (of Miles) Gray Abt 1670 - : https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I25557&tree=1. Hereinafter cited as MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families.

John Wililams1

M, #101409, b. 20 October 1692, d. 27 December 1760
Last Edited30 Jun 2025
     John Wililams was born on 20 October 1692 at Annemessex, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.1 He married Sarah Gray, daughter of Miles Gray and Ann Francis, on 16 October 1717 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
Her 2nd of 2 husbands. His 1st of 3 wives.
Per MilesFiles: "Barnes shows John Williams marries Sarah Beauchamp on 16 Oct 1717 and cites Coventry Parish Records, p. 89."
Cites: [S2228] Robert Barnes, Barnes, Robert - Maryland Marriages, 1634-1777, (Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD 1987), p. 196, 2228.1,2 John Wililams married Mary Fountain on 12 November 1724
;
His 2nd of 3 wives.
MilesFiles cites: [S1970] Mary Frances Carey with input from Jean Mihalyka & Elizabeth Howard, Seth Williams Research File (in search of Seth Williams), 1970.3 John Wililams married Elizabeth Polk on 10 April 1733 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
His 3rd of 3 wives.
MilesFiles cites: [S1970] Mary Frances Carey with input from Jean Mihalyka & Elizabeth Howard, Seth Williams Research File (in search of Seth Williams), 1970.4
John Wililams died on 27 December 1760 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA, at age 68;
Per MilesFiles: Died testate.1

Family 1

Sarah Gray b. c 1680, d. a 1717

Family 2

Mary Fountain b. c 1700

Family 3

Elizabeth Polk b. c 1710

Citations

  1. [S5890] M. K. Miles: MilesFiles 23.0: Hundreds of Eastern Shore Families from Charlemagne to the Present, online <https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php>, Accessed on 30 June 2025. John Williams 1692 - 1760: https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I70094&tree=1. Hereinafter cited as MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families.
  2. [S5890] MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families, online https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php, Accessed on 30 June 2025. Sarah (of Miles) Gray, (Catlin?) abt 1680 - 1720: https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I25558&tree=1
  3. [S5890] MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families, online https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php, Accessed on 30 June 2025. Mary Fountain Abt 1700 - : https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I70104&tree=1
  4. [S5890] MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families, online https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php, Accessed on 30 June 2025. Elizabeth Polk Abt 1710 - : https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I70105&tree=1

Mary Fountain1

F, #101410, b. circa 1700
Last Edited30 Jun 2025
     Mary Fountain was born circa 1700.1 She married John Wililams on 12 November 1724
;
His 2nd of 3 wives.
MilesFiles cites: [S1970] Mary Frances Carey with input from Jean Mihalyka & Elizabeth Howard, Seth Williams Research File (in search of Seth Williams), 1970.1

Family

John Wililams b. 20 Oct 1692, d. 27 Dec 1760

Citations

  1. [S5890] M. K. Miles: MilesFiles 23.0: Hundreds of Eastern Shore Families from Charlemagne to the Present, online <https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php>, Accessed on 30 June 2025. Mary Fountain Abt 1700 - : https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I70104&tree=1. Hereinafter cited as MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families.

Elizabeth Polk1

F, #101411, b. circa 1710
Last Edited30 Jun 2025
     Elizabeth Polk was born circa 1710.1 She married John Wililams on 10 April 1733 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
His 3rd of 3 wives.
MilesFiles cites: [S1970] Mary Frances Carey with input from Jean Mihalyka & Elizabeth Howard, Seth Williams Research File (in search of Seth Williams), 1970.1

Family

John Wililams b. 20 Oct 1692, d. 27 Dec 1760

Citations

  1. [S5890] M. K. Miles: MilesFiles 23.0: Hundreds of Eastern Shore Families from Charlemagne to the Present, online <https://espl-genealogy.org/index.php>, Accessed on 30 June 2025. Elizabeth Polk Abt 1710 - : https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I70105&tree=1. Hereinafter cited as MilesFiles 23.0 - E. Shore Families.