Gray, R.G.

GRAY, BURNS

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Date: 11/17/2012 at 16:18:54

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

PLEASANT TOWNSHIP

Page 778-9

GRAY, R.G.--Farmer and stock-raiser, section 10, P.O. Malcom. Born in Delaware county, Ohio, June 7, 1839, and lived in Delaware and Morrow counties until thirteen years of age, when with his parents he came to Mahaska county, Iowa, where his father (Robert) engaged in farming, and where the subject of this sketch resided until 1862, when he tendered his services to his country. He enlisted in company C, Fortieth Iowa volunteer infantry. His company was on guard duty at Columbus, Kentucky, and other points, the greater portion of the time. Mr. Gray was honorably discharged in March, 1863, on account of sickness contracted with discharging his duties. He returned to Mahaska county, where he resided one year, after which he came to Pleasant township, locating on section 9. In 1873 he located where he now lives. He married, August 25, 1862, Miss Mary E. Burns, of Mahaska county. They have one child living, Jennie Belle. Mr. Gray's farm consists of forty acres, comparatively well stocked. He makes a specialty of raising hogs.