Person:Edward Gray (31)

Edward Gray was born on 4th September 1713 at Heckington in Lincolnshire, son of Grace Gray, formerly Pearson, and her husband William Gray, a farmer.

In 1715, when Edward was less than two years old, his father died. Later that same year his mother married again, with a James Onn becoming Edward's stepfather. James Onn then died in 1717, and in 1718 Edward's mother married for a third time, with a Samuel Major becoming Edward's second stepfather.

As a young man, Edward became a servant. However, he died when he was only 22 years old, being buried at Heckington on 23rd December 1735. His mother survived him.

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 Church of England. Parish Church of Heckington (Lincolnshire). Parish registers, 1559-1968. (Lincoln, England: Lincoln Archives Office, 1993).

   1713
   Edward the son of William Gray and Grace his wife born Sept[ember] 4 baptized 18

2. ↑ Church of England. Parish Church of Heckington (Lincolnshire). Parish registers, 1559-1968. (Lincoln, England: Lincoln Archives Office, 1993).

   Anno 1735 / Edward Gray Servant buried Dec[ember] 23d