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Male 1906 - 1981  (74 years)


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  1. 1.  Verle Ezra GRAY was born on 03 Aug 1906 in Wabash Co, IL (son of Ernest GRAY and Hattie Mable Couch); died on 07 Jan 1981 in Dyer Co, IN.

    Verle married Hazel Mae Summers. Hazel was born on 17 Jul 1904; died on 08 Aug 1980; was buried in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, St. Johns Township, Lake Co, IN. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ernest GRAYErnest GRAY was born on 10 Jun 1886 in Wabash Co, IL (son of Wilson GRAY and Jersey BLACK); died on 09 Sep 1954 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co, IN; was buried in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Ernest's parents both died when he was very young, and he was raised by his grandparents.

    Ernest married Hattie Mable Couch on 03 Jan 1906. Hattie (daughter of Walter Wade Couch and Ora Ella Scaggs) was born on 01 Oct 1888 in Richland Co, IL; died on 18 Sep 1967 in Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Hattie Mable Couch was born on 01 Oct 1888 in Richland Co, IL (daughter of Walter Wade Couch and Ora Ella Scaggs); died on 18 Sep 1967 in Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Top of Form 1 Couch, Gray, Skaggs,: Wabash Co., IL

    Posted by:     Kenneth L. Gray Date: October 08, 2000 at 19:54:53
    of 196
    Bottom of Form 1

    Searching for information to extend my data on my family history. Wade Couch (1861-1922) married Ella Skaggs (b.1866) Their daughter Hattie Couch was my grandmother and married Ernest Gray. Ernest's father was Wilson Gray, and his father was Daniel Parker Gray who married Lucy Crackel. Gray, Crackel, and Couch were frequent surnmes in Wabash, Edwards, and White counties of Illinois.
    Does anyone recognize these people? Can you extend my family history data?

    Thank you.
    Kenneth L. Gray

    Children:
    1. 1. Verle Ezra GRAY was born on 03 Aug 1906 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 07 Jan 1981 in Dyer Co, IN.
    2. Wilson Wade GRAY was born on 11 Feb 1908 in IL; died on 16 Feb 1974 in Montgomery, Montgomery Co, AL.
    3. Roy Alva GRAY was born on 13 Nov 1910 in Wabash co, IL; died on 27 May 1989 in Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN; was buried in Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Wilson GRAY was born on 26 Nov 1858 in Wabash Co, IL (son of Daniel Parker GRAY and Lucy CRACKEL); died on 20 Sep 1896 in Coffee Precinct, Wabash Co, IL.

    Wilson married Jersey BLACK on 19 Aug 1883 in Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Jersey BLACK
    Children:
    1. 2. Ernest GRAY was born on 10 Jun 1886 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 09 Sep 1954 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co, IN; was buried in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.
    2. Jocelyn GRAY was born on 19 Jul 1884 in IL; died on 4 Dec 1958.
    3. Marion Elmer GRAY was born on 09 Jul 1889 in Bellmont, Wabash Co, IL; died on 04 Oct 1955.

  3. 6.  Walter Wade CouchWalter Wade Couch was born on 23 Jan 1861 in Lancaster, Wabash Co, IL (son of Levi D. Couch and Harriet Bryant Litherland); died on 27 Jul 1922 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co, IN; was buried on 30 Jul 1922 in New Bethel Cemetery, Bellmont, Wabash Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Name also given as Windell Wade Couch

    2000 post discovered:
    Top of Form 1 Couch, Gray, Skaggs,: Wabash Co., IL
    Posted by: Kenneth L. Gray Date: October 08, 2000 at 19:54:53
    of 196
    Searching for information to extend my data on my family history. Wade Couch (1861-1922) married Ella Skaggs (b.1866) Their daughter Hattie Couch was my grandmother and married Ernest Gray. Ernest's father was Wilson Gray, and his father was Daniel Parker Gray who married Lucy Crackel. Gray, Crackel, and Couch were frequent surnmes in Wabash, Edwards, and White counties of Illinois.
    Does anyone recognize these people? Can you extend my family history data?
    Thank you. Kenneth L. Gray

    Walter married Ora Ella Scaggs on 17 Oct 1883 in Richland Co, IL. Ora (daughter of Thomas Scaggs and Mary Ellen Turner) was born on 7 Aug 1866 in Lawrence Co, IL; died on 04 Mar 1957 in IL; was buried in New Bethel Cemetery, Bellmont, Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Ora Ella ScaggsOra Ella Scaggs was born on 7 Aug 1866 in Lawrence Co, IL (daughter of Thomas Scaggs and Mary Ellen Turner); died on 04 Mar 1957 in IL; was buried in New Bethel Cemetery, Bellmont, Wabash Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Name:
    (First name given as Ora, Oria, Orie, and Orrie, with last name sometimes spelled Skaggs or Scags.)

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage date from pages watched by "TheCouches" on WeRelate.org wiki for Walter and Ella.

    Children:
    1. Glen Couch was born on 07 Jul 1884 in Richland Co, IL; died on 8 Jul 1971; was buried in Lick Prairie Cemetery, Gards Point, Wabash Co, IL.
    2. Lela Couch was born on 27 Feb 1887 in Richland Co, IL; died on 1 Oct 1931 in Dixon, Lee Co, IL; was buried on 2 Oct 1931 in Oakwood Cemetery, Dixon, Lee Co, IL.
    3. 3. Hattie Mable Couch was born on 01 Oct 1888 in Richland Co, IL; died on 18 Sep 1967 in Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.
    4. Alva Couch was born on 06 Jul 1890 in Olympia, Thurston Co, WA; died on 17 Feb 1923 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co, CA; was buried on 19 Feb 1923 in Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, Los Angeles Co, CA.
    5. Mollie Mae Couch was born on 8 Jun 1892 in WA; died on 12 May 1978; was buried in Bartholomew United Methodist Church Cemetery, Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, LA.
    6. Rollie William Couch was born on 17 Sep 1894 in West Salem, Edwards Co, IL; died in Sep 1967 in Cutler, Perry Co, IL; was buried in Cutler Cemetery, Cutler, Perry Co, IL.
    7. Levi Walter Couch was born in Jul 1897 in IL; died on 26 Sep 1976 in CA; was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co, CA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Daniel Parker GRAY was born on 11 Apr 1832 in Wabash Co, IL (son of John Gray, Jr. and Verlinda Cannon); died on 05 Nov 1909; was buried in Antioch Church Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.

    Daniel married Lucy CRACKEL. Lucy (daughter of Joseph Crackel and Harriet Austin) was born on 11 Jul 1837 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 05 Aug 1910 in Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Lucy CRACKELLucy CRACKEL was born on 11 Jul 1837 in Wabash Co, IL (daughter of Joseph Crackel and Harriet Austin); died on 05 Aug 1910 in Wabash Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Add this information to her page, record source and delete note if desired.
    Lucy Crackel born July 11, 1837 in Edwards Co., IL. md Daniel Parker Gray on Sept 14, 1854. Daniel Parker Gray born April 11, 1832 in Wabash Co., IL. HIs father was Isaac Gray. Daniel served in Civl War for IL infantry with his brother-in-law Matthew Crackel, and he suffered a leg injury in the battle of Dallas which resulted in permanent disability. Daniel was member of Christian Church. He died May 11, 1909. Lucy then lived with her son, George Gray and his two children. She died Aug 5, 1910. Both buried in Antioch Cemetery, Wabash Co., IL. Had 10 children. I have those if you wish.

    Lucy Crackel was dau of Joseph Crackel and Harriet Austin. Joseph born about 1800 in Owston Ferry, Lincolnshire, England. Md Ann Duffield there on Nov 4, 1822. He was the son of Richard and Elizabeth Crackel. He and Ann had 8 children, and after she died, Joseph and Harriet had three children, Lucy, Matthew, and Luke all three of which md and had children (obvious on Lucy). Matthew md twice and had three children. The 2nd mg was to a Gibson Co., IN gal and I have plenty of info.

    Plenty more where that came from. I have Daniel Parker Gray documents

    Children:
    1. Catherine GRAY was born on 23 Dec 1856; died on 09 Nov 1932; was buried in Antioch Church Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.
    2. 4. Wilson GRAY was born on 26 Nov 1858 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 20 Sep 1896 in Coffee Precinct, Wabash Co, IL.
    3. Isaac GRAY was born about 1860.
    4. Mary Jane GRAY was born on 08 Dec 1862.
    5. James Matthew GRAY was born on 04 Oct 1864 in Bellmont, Wabash Co, IL; died in 1944; was buried in Old Bethel Cemetery, Bellmont, Wabash Co, IL.
    6. Robert W. GRAY was born on 27 Feb 1867 in Wabash Co, IL.
    7. Alonzo GRAY was born about 1869 in Wabash Co, IL.
    8. Stovin GRAY was born about 1869.
    9. George Washington GRAY was born on 19 Sep 1872.
    10. Joseph GRAY was born on 18 Jun 1880.
    11. Lewis GRAY was born on 5 Oct 1882.

  3. 12.  Levi D. CouchLevi D. Couch was born on 17 Aug 1835 in Wabash Co, IL (son of Hiram Ransom Couch and Sarah Mary Starkey); died on 25 Sep 1912 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.

    Notes:

    birth also given as 1834 (Frost gen.), buried Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash, IL

    Frech Family:

    Married: WFT Est 1851-1884
    Note:

    Sources:
    Repository:
    Name: Family History Library
    Salt Lake City, Utah 84150
    USA
    www.familysearch.org

    Title: International Genealogical Index
    Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
    Note: Family group record submitted to request LDS temple ordinances.
    Search performed using PAF Insight on 26 Jun 2004
    Text: LEVI D. COUCH; Male; Birth: 17 AUG 1834 Friendsville, Wabash, Illinois; Death: 25 SEP 1912; Baptism: 07 MAY 1981 PROVO; Endowment: 01 OCT 1981 PROVO; Sealing to Parents: 15 OCT 1981 PROVO; HIRAM R. COUCH / MARY MRS COUCH; Father: HIRAM R. COUCH; Mother: MARY MRS COUCH; Batch Number: F792972; Sheet: 050; Source Call No.: 1260779 Type: Film

    Levi married Harriet Bryant Litherland. Harriet (daughter of William LITHERLAND and Elizabeth Betsey WOOD) was born on 18 Nov 1832 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 26 Mar 1912 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Harriet Bryant LitherlandHarriet Bryant Litherland was born on 18 Nov 1832 in Wabash Co, IL (daughter of William LITHERLAND and Elizabeth Betsey WOOD); died on 26 Mar 1912 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.
    Children:
    1. Mary Elizabeth Couch was born on 17 Sep 1856 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 11 May 1950 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA; was buried on 13 May 1950 in Roosevelt Cemetery, Gardena, CA.
    2. 6. Walter Wade Couch was born on 23 Jan 1861 in Lancaster, Wabash Co, IL; died on 27 Jul 1922 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co, IN; was buried on 30 Jul 1922 in New Bethel Cemetery, Bellmont, Wabash Co, IL.
    3. Melissa Couch was born on 15 Nov 1862; died on 24 Nov 1951; was buried in Kirk Cemetery, Ina, Jefferson Co, IL.
    4. Joseph Page Couch was born on 1 Feb 1865 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 21 Oct 1933 in Carter Co, MO; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Alton, Oregon Co, MO.
    5. Bertha Couch was born on 06 Jul 1867 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 04 Oct 1938 in Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.
    6. Norah Ellen Couch was born on 8 Dec 1869 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 17 Jul 1881 in Claremont, Richland Co, IL; was buried in Antioch Cemetery, Claremont, Richland Co, IL.
    7. Evalena Couch was born on 8 Dec 1869; died on 24 Dec 1949; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH.

  5. 14.  Thomas Scaggs was born in Mar 1832 in IL (son of Henry Scaggs and Nancy Richardson).

    Thomas married Mary Ellen Turner. Mary (daughter of Lewis Turner and Eliza Ann Mills) was born on 27 Dec 1844 in IL; died on 17 Apr 1873. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Mary Ellen Turner was born on 27 Dec 1844 in IL (daughter of Lewis Turner and Eliza Ann Mills); died on 17 Apr 1873.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date from undocumented Vital Statistics. The 1850 census indicates she was born around 1842.

    Died:
    Death date from undocumented Vital Statistics.

    Notes:

    Married:
    I have not found a marriage record for Thomas Scaggs & Mary E. Turner. Five children listed here all show both of them as their parents. Some children used the Scaggs spelling, and some used Skaggs.

    Children:
    1. James Lewis Skaggs was born on 24 Aug 1859 in Lawrence Co, IL; died on 1 Jul 1921 in Bloomington, McLean Co, IL; was buried on 3 Jul 1921 in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean Co, IL.
    2. Jasper Scaggs was born in 1860 in Lawrence Co, IL; died on 29 Nov 1930 in Anna, Union Co, IL; was buried on 1 Dec 1930 in Anna State Hospital for Insane, Anna Precinct, Union Co, IL.
    3. 7. Ora Ella Scaggs was born on 7 Aug 1866 in Lawrence Co, IL; died on 04 Mar 1957 in IL; was buried in New Bethel Cemetery, Bellmont, Wabash Co, IL.
    4. Dora Della Scaggs was born about 1866 in Sumner, Lawrence Co, IL; died in 1931 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA; was buried in San Gabriel Cemetery, San Gabriel, Los Angeles Co, CA.
    5. Cora Ann Scaggs was born on 18 Oct 1869 in Lawrence Co, IL; died on 9 Mar 1945 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co, CA; was buried on 13 Mar 1945 in Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, Los Angeles Co, CA.


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