Hyde Co., NC Soldiers
who served in the
1st & 2nd Regiments
North Carolina Union Volunteers
(Gray - Harper)
Researched and Compiled
by Kay Lynn Sheppard and John McGowan
Abner H. Gray
Military Record:
Abner H. Gray
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 26
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.Abner H. Gray
B: ca. 1837 - Hatteras Banks, Hyde Co., NC
D: bef. 1880 - Buxton, Dare Co., NC
Father: Stephen B. Gray
Mother: Nancy (___?___)
Married: Elizabeth H. Farrow.
Tombstone Inscription: "Co. H 1 NC Inf."NC Troops: Abner H. Gray - Co. H; Enlisted Jan. 21, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 26; Height: 5'10"; Complexion: light; Eyes: blue; Hair: brown; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: fisherman
1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 15 - living in home of his brother, Davis Gray.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 25 - mariner, living in home of his widowed father.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp., Buxton: age 35 - fisherman.US Pension Record: Abner Gray - Minor: Filed for Pension: July 25, 1887 (Application #358.322).
Military Record:
Allen W. Gray
Co. A - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Feb. 14, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 23
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.Allen W. Gray
B: Nov. 1838 - Avon, Hyde Co., NC
D: Mar. 10, 1907 - Avon, Dare Co., NC
Father: Little Joshua Gray
Mother: Sabrina (___?___)
Married: Kitty F. MidgettNC Troops: Allen W. Gray - Co. H; Enlisted Jan. 21, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 23; Height: 5'10"; Complexion: light; Eyes: blue; Hair: light; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: fisherman
1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 11 - living in home of parents.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 23 - mariner.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 31 - fisherman.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 48 - fisherman, widower.
1900 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 63 - born Sept. 1836 - pensioner; living in home of son.1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census Dare: Co., NC; Kinnakeet Twp. - Allen W. Gray; Private; Co. H. 1st NC Inf.; Enlisted Jan. 21, 1863 to June 27, 1865; PO: Avon.
US Pension Record (Partial info): Invalid Pension Filed: July 30, 1890 and Mar. 6, 1907 (#806.568). Letter from Commissioner of Pensions dated Feb. 26, 1891 - Allen W. Gray was enrolled Feb. 14, 1863 & mustered out with Co. H, 1st NC Infantry on June 27, 1865. May 6, 1891 Affidavit - Allen W, Gray, age 54, states he is suffering from rheumatism & heart disease; that the rheumatism started about 7 years ago in the hands and shoulders, the heart disease has been troubling him for some time. Upon a doctor's exam he was found to be 5'11 ½ tall, weighed 138 pounds, had swelling of the middle ring fingers of both hands and can only partially flex them; a slight hypertrophy of the heart, external hemorhoridal tumors and piles. The rest of this pension record states the name of his wife and marriage date, the names of his living children and their birth years and the death date of Allen W. Gray.
Military Record:
Anderson Gray
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: June 21, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 31
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.Little Anderson Gray
B: Apr. 1832 - NC
D: Oct. 1905
Father: Little Joshua Gray
Mother: Sabrina (___?___)
Married 1st: Elizabeth Jane Scarborough
Married 2nd: Elizabeth P. "Betsy/Bettie" Scarborough1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 18 - fisherman living with parents.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 27 - mariner.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 38 - carpenter, living with aunt (?), Mahala, sister of his father, Joshua.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 48 - surfman in US Life Saving Service, listed as Little A. Gray.
1900 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 62 - born Jan. 1838 - pensioner.1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC; Kinnakut Twp.; Little A. Gray; Private; Co. H, 1 NC Infantry; 1863 to June 1865; PO: Avon.
US Pension Record: Invalid Pension Filed: July 12, 1890 (#734.994); Widow's Pension Filed: (no date given) (#621.452). Note states: "See WO #276.015, Cert. #276.016 - Isaac L. Hooper, Co. I, 1st NC Inf." Anderson's Gray's 2nd wife, Elizabeth P. "Bettie" Scarborough, was previously married to Isaac L. Hooper who died in 1873. "Bettie" got a pension from Isaac's service during the Civil War.
Military Record:
Asa W. Gray
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Co. I - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1862
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 43
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.Asa W. Gray
Can't find Asa W. Gray, but there was a Allen W. Gray who was the correct age for the soldier listed as Asa W. Gray.Allen W. Gray
B: Oct. 1818 - Kennekeet, Currituck Co., NC
D: aft. 1880
Father: Ezekiel Gray
Mother: Christian Jane Williams(?) / Williamson (?)
Married: Mary Louisa Ann O'Neal1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 32 - fisherman, listed as Allen W. Gray.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 43 - listed as A.W. Gray.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 51 - fisherman, listed as Allen Gray.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 62 - widower and carpenter, listed as Allen W. Gray
Military Record:
Banister B. Gray
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 22
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.Banister B. Gray
B: Jan. 1842 - Avon, Hyde Co., NC
D: June 8, 1916 - Buxton, Dare Co., NC
Father: Little Joshua Gray
Mother: Sabrina (___?___)
Married 1st: Britanna F. (___?___)
Married 2nd: Sarah Elizabeth GrayNC Troops: Banister B. Gray - Co. H; Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 22; Height: 5'11"; Complexion: light; Eyes: blue; Hair: light; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: laborer.
1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 8 - living with parents.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 18 - mariner, living with parents.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 28 - fisherman.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 38 - fisherman.
1900 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 58 - born Jan. 1842 - mail carrier.
1910 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 67 - fisherman, listed as serving in the Union Army.1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC; Kinnakut Twp. - Banister B. Gray; Private; Co. H, 1st NC Infantry; Jan. 21, 1863 to June 27, 1865; 2y5m6d; PO: Avon.
US Pension Record: Banister B. Gray - Invalid Pension Filed: Sept. 6, 1890 and Feb. 27, 1907 (#792.459).
Military Record:
Banister M. Gray
Co. I - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: June 17, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 30
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.Banister "Red Ban" Midgett Gray
B: June 1833 - Hatteras Banks, Hyde Co., NC
D: Oct. 29, 1912 at Avon, Dare Co., NC
Father: David Littleton Gray
Mother: Lurana J. Midgett
Married 1st: Mary Midgett
Married 2nd: Rosa M. MeekinsNC Troops: Banister M. Gray - Co. I; Enlisted: June 17, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 30; Height: 5'5"; Complexion: light; Eyes: blue; Hair: light; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: fisherman
1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 17 - fisherman, living in father's home.
1857 - Banister M. Gray had a Bastardy Bond against him by Betsey A. Hooper.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 27 - mariner, living in home of William Wellington.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 37 - fisherman.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 47 - fisherman.
1900 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 58 - born June 1833 - pensioner.
1910 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 76 - blind, served in the Union Army1890 NC Civil War Vets Census: Dare Co., NC; Kinnakut Twp. - Banister M. Gray; Private; Co. I, 1st NC Infantry; 1863 to June 27, 1865; PO: Avon; Remarks: "Disease of eyes and fistula in arms".
US Pension Record: Aug. 26, 1882 - Declaration for original invalid pension Banister M. Gray, age 49 & resident of Kinnekeet, NC, states he was enrolled June 17, 1863 in Co. I, 1st regiment commanded by R.J. Allen and was discharged at Chattanooga near New Bern on or about July 15, 1865; he is 5'5 ½" tall, has a light complexion, auburn hair and blue eyes; that in January 1864 at Hatteras he contracted tetter in the eyes by cold contracted on duty which greatly impaired his sight and from which he has never recovered; that he was treated at Camp Wool Hospital at Hatteras from the time of disease until discharged; that since leaving the service he has resided in Kinnekeet and he is a fisherman. Invalid Pension Filed: Sept. 23, 1882 (#297.063).
Aug. 14, 1883 - War Dept. - Banister M. Gray, a private in Co. I, was enrolled on June 19, 1863 at Hatteras Banks and is reported on the muster roll to June 30, 1863. Present and so reported to April 30, 1865. He was mustered out with the company on June 27, 1865 at New Bern as a private. Regimental return for January 1864 does not report him absent. Company morning reports show him Aug. 14, 1864 sent to hospital and returned to company June 13, 1865 from absent sick to present for duty. Cause of sickness not states. No evidence of alleged disability. May 4, 1898 - Dept. of Interior - Banister gives names & birth dates of his children and marriage dates of his 2 wives. Nov. 13, 1912 - Pension dropped from roll because of death on Oct. 29, 1912. Pensioner was last paid at $24.00 per month to Aug. 4, 1912.
Widow's Pension Filed: Nov. 29, 1912 (#755.538); gives marriage dates, deaths and births of children.
Aug. 12, 1933 - Application by Caroline W. Miller, age 54, for reimbursement of expenses incurred in the death of her mother, Rosa M. Gray, widow of Banister M. Gray.
Military Record:
Damron M. Gray
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: June 14, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 20
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.Dameron M. "D.M." Gray
B: Nov 1843 - Hatteras Banks, Hyde Co., NC
D: Nov. 17, 1883 at Cape Hatteras, NC
Father: Dameron Gray
Mother: Rosetta?/Rosamon? "Rosa" Matilda Farrow
Married: Margaret F. O'NealNC Troops: Dameron M. Gray - Co. H; Enlisted June 14, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 20; Height: 5'10"; Complexion: light; Eyes: black; Hair: dark; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: fisherman.
1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 6 - living with widowed mother.
1860 - Can not find. Maybe his mother remarried and he was listed under another surname?
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 27 - fisherman.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 37 - surfman with US Life Saving Service.Article in "Island Breeze": April 1995: "...D.M., as he was known, was a surfman of skill and courage in the tradition of the U.S. lifesaving service. Dark-skinned with black eyes and stout with powerful hands, he was a trusted oarsman under Capt. Benjamin B. Dailey at both Cape Hatteras and Creed's Hill stations. D.M. participated in the exciting Creed's Hill rescue of the captain and crew of the casting schooner "A.B. Goodman", which wrecked on Diamond Shoals in April 1882...".
US Pension Record: Dameron M. Gray: Widow's Pension Filed: June 18, 1898 (#852.374); Minor's Pension Filed: Oct. 11, 1897 (Application #664.114).
Military Record:
David P. Gray
Co. A - 1st NC Heavy Art.
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 22
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.David Paine Gray
B: Aug. 1842 - Hatteras Banks, Hyde Co., NC
D: Jan. 12, 1914 at Buxton, Dare Co., NC
Father: Richard Gray
Mother: Zilphia Hooper
Tombstone Inscription: "Co. H, 1NC Inf"NC Troops: David P. Gray - Co. H; Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 22; Height: 5'7"; Complexion: light; Eyes: blue; Hair: light; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: fisherman.
1850 - Currituck Co., NC Census, Poplar Branch Twp.: age 7 - living with parents.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 17 - mariner, living with Jethro Anderson Midgett whom he had been apprenticed to in Feb. 1853.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 27 - asst. lighthouse keeper.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Stumpy Point Twp.: age 37 - in the USLSS.
1900 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 55 - born Aug. 1844, pensioner.
1910 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp., Buxton Village: age 67 - fisherman, widower, served in Union Army.1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC; Croatan Twp. - David P. Gray; Private; Co. H, 1st NC Vols; 1862 to 1865; PO: Stumpy Point.
US Pension Record: David P. Gray - Invalid Pension Filed: Jan. 14, 1891 and March 11, 1907 (#986.380)
Military Record:
Davis Gray
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Corporal
Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 29
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.Davis Gray
B: Mar. 1829 - Avon, Hyde Co., NC
D: May 1901 - Frisco, Dare Co., NC
Father: Stephen B. Gray
Mother: Nancy (___?___) (one of his marriage certificates states his mother as Sarah (___?___)
Married 1st: Delilah Louisa "Dillie" Scarborough
Married 2nd: Elizabeth H. Farrow
Married 3rd; Polly A. Basnight
Married 4th: Martha Ann WilliamsNC Troops: Davis Gray - Co. H; Enlisted Jan. 21, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 29; Height: 5'7 ½"; Complexion: dark; Eyes: brown; Hair: brown; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: laborer
1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 20 - laborer.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: possibly Luke Gray, age 31 - mariner, living with Nancy, age 72.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 40 - fisherman.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 51 - sailor.
1900 - Dare Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 71 - born Mar 1829 - pensioner.US Pension Record: Aug. 31, 1903 - Pensioner dropped from Rolls; Pensioner: Davis Gray Service: Private in Co. H, 1st NC Vol. Infantry Last paid at $8.00 to May 4, 1901 and has been dropped because of death on May 10, 1901.
Declaration for Widow's Pension: Oct. 13, 1916 - Martha A. Gray of Frisco & widow of Davis Gray, states he enrolled at Cape Hatteras in Jan. 1863 in Co. H, 1st NC Infantry and was honorably discharged July 14, 1865; that she married Davis Gray under the name of Martha Lyons; that she had been previously married to James H. Lyons who died Sept. 12, 1891 at Frisco; that said Davis Gray died at Frisco on May 10, 1901; that Davis Gray's former wives were Dillie Gray, who died at Buxton on Nov. 11, 1881, Elizabeth Gray who died Dec. 18, 1882, and Polly Gray who died in 1888.
Military Record:
Davis W. Gray
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Co. I - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 20
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Died in hospital at Hatteras Inlet, NC on May 21, 1864.Davis W. Gray
B: ca. 1842 - Hatteras Banks, Hyde Co., NC
D: May 1864 - Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Dameron Gray
Mother: Rosetta?/Rosamon? Matilda "Rosa" FarrowNC Troops: Davis W. Gray - Co. H & I; Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 20; Height: 5'8 ½"; Complexion: light; Eyes: blue; Hair: light; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: laborer; Transferred to Co. I on June 30, 1863; Died May 21, 1864 of consumption at Hatteras Banks.
1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 10 - living with widowed mother.
Military Record:
Edmond D. Gray
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Corporal
Enlisted: June 14, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 28
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.Edmund Dailey Gray
B: June 1834 - Avon, Hyde Co., NC
D: aft. 1910 - Kennekeet, Dare Co., NC
Father: Little John Gray
Mother: Hesse Hooper
Married: Mary Jane BarnesNC Troops: Edmond D. Gray - Co. H; Enlisted: June 14, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 28; Height: 5'11"; Complexion: light; Eyes: hazel; Hair: dark; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: fisherman.
1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks: age 16 - laborer, living his parents.
1860 - Can not find.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 36 - fisherman.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 45 - oysterman.
1900 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 64 - born June 1835 - pensioner.
1910 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp. age 75 - served in the Union Army.1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC; Kinnakut Twp. - Edmund D. Gray; Private; Co. H, 1st NC Infantry; 1863 to June 1865; PO: Avon.
US Pension Record: Invalid Pension Filed: July 20, 1888 and Mar. 11, 1907 (#674.139).
Military Record:
Jesse Gray
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 18
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.Jesse Gray
B: May 1845 - Avon, Hyde Co., NC
D: Mar. 17, 1922 at Avon, Dare Co., NC
Father: Thomas Gray
Mother: Dorcas L. Barnes
Married: Rosetta Mann Scarborough1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 5 - living with parents.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 14 - living with parents.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 25 - fisherman, living with parents.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp. age 35 - surfman USLSS.
1900 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp, age 55 - born May 1845 - pensioner.
1910 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp, Avon Village: age 64 - laborer, served in the Union Army.
1920 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp. Beach Road: age 74 - no occupation.1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC; Kinnakut Twp. - Jesse Gray; Private; Co. H, 1st NC Infantry; Jan. 21, 1863 to June 27, 1865; PO: Avon.
US Pension Record: Jesse Gray Invalid Pension Filed: July 27, 1890 (#783.509); Widow's Pension Filed: Apr. 8, 1922 (#926.364).
Military Record:
Jesse N. Gray
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: June 21, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 40
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.Jesse N. Gray
B: ca. 1823 - Hatteras Banks, Hyde Co., NC
D: Aug. 1882 - Avon, Dare Co., NC
Father: ???
Mother: ???
Married 1st: Jane Gray Farrow
Married 2nd: Elsie W. StyronNC Troops: Jesse N. Gray - Co. H; Enlisted: June 21, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 40; Height: 5'9"; Complexion: dark; Eyes: gray; Hair: black; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: fisherman.
1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 26 - seaman.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 36 - mariner.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 45 - fisherman.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 55 - boatman.1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC; Kinnakut Twp. - Elsy, Widow of Jesse N. Gray; Private; Co. H, 1st NC Infantry; Enlisted 1863 to June 1865; PO: Avon.
US Pension Record: Invalid Pension Filed: June 7, 1883 (#331.525); Oct. 24, 1883 - War Dept. Asst. Adjutant General: Jesse Gray, a private of Co. H, 1st Regiment, NC Volunteers, was enrolled on Jan. 21, 1863 at Hatteras for 3 years and is reported on rolls to Apr. 30, 1865. Mustered out with company June 27, 1865.
July 24, 1890 - Widow's Declaration for Pension: Elsie Gray, age 61, states she is the widow of Jesse N. Gray who was honorably discharged at New Bern, NC on June 26, 1865 and who died at Avon on Aug. 15, 1882; that she was married under the name of Elsie Styron on Jan. 22, 1851 (states 1852 elsewhere in pension) at Kennekeet; that she had not been previously married and has since remained a widow.
[I have Jesse dying Aug. 15, 1882 so I don't see how he could have applied for a pension in 1883. I got his death date from his widow's pension which a lot of times were in error. In 2 places she states he died Aug. 15 and in another place she says Aug. 17 but each time she said it was 1882. (kms)]
Military Record:
John B. Gray
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 21
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.John B. Gray
B: ca. 1842 - Hatteras Banks, Hyde Co., NC
D: betw. 1880-90
Father: Steven Gray
Mother: Catherine (___?___)
(John's marriage certificate states Stev'n. & Catherine Gray)
Married: Sabra MillerNC Troops: John B. Gray - Co. H; Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863 at Hatteras Banks for 3 years; Age: 21; Height: 5'5"; Complexion: light; Eyes: gray; Hair: black; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: laborer.
1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 5 - living with half-brother, Davis Gray.
1860 - Can't find.
1870 - Can't find.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 38 - fisherman.1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC; Kinnakut Twp. - Sabra, formerly widow of John B. Gray; Private; Co. H, 1st NC Infantry; Jan. 21, 1863 to June 27, 1865; PO: Avon; Remarks: "Piles and lameness caused by exposure".
Military Record:
Joseph C. Gray
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 23
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.Joseph Curtis Gray
B: Oct. 1840 - Hatteras Banks, Hyde Co., NC
D: Feb. 1878 - Kennekeet, Dare Co., NC
(this date from "The Economist" newspaper at Eliz. City)
Father: Little John Gray
Mother: Hesse Hooper
Married: Dorcas Ann ScarboroughNC Troops: Joseph C. Gray - Co. H; Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 23; Height: 5'9"; Complexion: light; Eyes: blue; Hair: light; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: laborer.
1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 10 - living with parents.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp. age 19 - mariner, living with father.1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC; Kinnakut Twp. - Dorcas M., formerly widow of Curtis Gray; Private; Co. H, 1st NC Infantry; Enlisted 1863 to June 27, 1865; PO: Avon.
US Pension Record: Joseph C. Gray - Minor Filed for Pension: Sept. 7, 1897 (Application #662.004).
Military Record:
Levine Gray
Co. A - 1st NC Heavy Art.
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 20
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.Levine B. Gray
B: Feb. 1844 - Avon, Hyde Co., NC
D: Aug. 4, 1913 - Avon, Dare Co., NC
Father: Little Joshua Gray
Mother: Sabrina (___?___)
Married: Louisa Ballance GrayNC Troops: Levine B. Gray - Co. H; Enlisted Jan. 21, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 20; Height: 5'8"; Complexion: light; Eyes: blue; Hair: light; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: laborer.
1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 6 - living with parents.
1860 - Can not find under the name of Gray.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 24 - fisherman, living with parents.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 38 - boatman.
1900 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 55 - born Feb 1845 - fisherman - widower.
1910 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 66 - living with son; served in the Union Army.1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC; Kinnakeet Twp. - Levin B. Gray; Private; Co. H, 1st NC Infantry; Apr. 9, 1863 to June 27, 1865; PO: Avon.
US Pension Record: Levin B. Gray - Invalid Pension Filed: July 10, 1890 and April 11, 1907 (#1.030.266).
Military Record:
Malachi B. Gray
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Corporal
Enlisted: Feb 7, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 24
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.Malachi B. Gray
B: ca. 1834 - Hatteras Banks, Hyde Co., NC
D: Apr. 1881 - Avon, Dare Co., NC
Father: Little Joshua Gray
Mother: Sabrina (___?___)
Married 1st: Adeline B. Pugh
Married 2nd: Elizabeth Ann C. "Betsy" HooperNC Troops: Malachi B. Gray - Private; Co. H; Enlisted Feb. 7, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 24; Height: 5''6"; Complexion: light; Eyes: blue; Hair: sandy; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: fisherman; Promoted to Corporal on March 6, 1865.
1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 16 - fisherman, living with parents.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 26 - mariner, listed as Mitchell Gray.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 43 - fisherman (age is wrong in this census).
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 46 - boatman.1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC; Kinnakut Twp. - Elizabeth F., widow of Malica B. Gray; private; Co. H, 1st NC Infantry; Jan. 21, 1863 to June 27, 1865; PO: Avon.
US Pension Record: for Elizabeth Gray, Widow's Pension Filed: July 19, 1890 (#384.345).
Military Record:
Nathan N. Gray
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Mar. 15, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 38
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.Nathan N. Gray
B: ca. 1820 - Avon, Hyde Co., NC
D: betw. 1881-89
Father: ???
Mother: ???
Married: Mary W. MeekinsNC Troops: Nathan N. Gray - Co. H; Enlisted: March 15, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 38; Height: 5'8"; Complexion: dark; Eyes: black; Hair: dark; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: fisherman.
1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 30 - seaman.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 41 - mariner.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 50 - fisherman.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 60 - fisherman.
Military Record:
Oliver H. Gray
Co. A - 1st NC Heavy Art.
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 40
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.Oliver N. Gray (should be N. which probably stood for "Neal")
B: Nov. 1823 - Kennekeet, Hyde Co., NC
D: Feb. 1903 - Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC
Father: John Gray
Mother: Mary (___?___)
Married 1st: Rhoda Flowers Scarborough
Married 2nd: Eliza A. (___?___)
Married 3rd: Velina?/Zurlina? (Gibbs) "Lina" Williams
Married 4th: Elizabeth Ann Jones "Eliza" MidyettNC Troops: Oliver N. Gray - Co. H; Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 40; Height: 6'1"; Complexion: dark; Eyes: hazel; Hair: black; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: laborer.
1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 28 - seaman.
1860 - Can not find.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 47 - sailor.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 57 - boatman.
1900 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 76 - born Nov. 1823, living with grandson, Wm. Meekins.1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC; Kinnakut Twp. - Oliver N. Gray; Private; Co. H, 1st NC Infantry; Jan. 21, 1863 to June 27, 1865; PO: Avon; Remarks: "Re-enlisted veteran".
US Pension Record: (partial info) Oct. 14, 1901 - Dept. of Interior: Oliver N. Gray borne on the rolls of the USS Cumberland from 1843 to 1844. Oct. 16, 1901 - War Dept. Record & Pension Office: Oliver H. Gray, name also borne as Oliver N. Gray, Co. A, 1st NC Artillery was enrolled Jan. 21, 1863 and mustered out June 27, 1865 as of Co. H, 1st Reg. NC Infantry, to which designation changed May or June 1863. He held the rank of private and the medical records show him treated Feb. 5-10, 1863 with ulcers and Feb. 21-Mar. 7, 1863 for influenza. Oct. 29, 1901 - Letter to Commissioner of Pensions from the Navy Dept.: Oliver Gray enlisted July 29, 1843 and served as Landsman on the USS Ohio to Nov. 13, 1843 and as Landsman; As and Ordinary Seaman on the USS Cumberland to Nov. 24, 1845, when discharged.
Claim of Widow for US Pension: Mar. 26, 1903 - (Mexican War): Elizabeth J. Gray, age 65 & resident of Engelhard, states that she is the widow of Oliver N. Gray who was a Seaman on the USS Independence, commanded by Capt. Breece in the Mexican War; that he enlisted at Norfolk, Va. on July 12, 1846 and was discharged at Norfolk on May 31, 1849; that he also served in the Civil War; that after leaving the service he resided at Kennekeet for 53 years and at Engelhard for 3 years. (This gives further info about all his marriages and the deaths of his wives.) Note says: "See Mexican War WO #17.070".
Military Record:
Robert W. Gray
Co. A - 1st NC Heavy Art.
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 24
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.Robert Watson Gray
B: Nov. 1837 - Kennekeet, Hyde Co., NC
D: Sept, 7, 1913 - Avon, Dare Co., NC
Father: Anderson Gray, Sr.
Mother: Mary "Polly" (___?___)
Married: Huldah Ann PriceNC Troops: Robert W. Gray - Co. H; Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 24; Height: 5'5"; Complexion: light; Eyes: blue; Hair: light; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: fisherman.
1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 12 living with parents.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 23 - mariner, living with widowed mother.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 30 - fisherman, listed as Richard W. Gray.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 42 - seaman.
1900 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 62 - born Nov. 1837 - fisherman.
1910 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 72 - fisherman. served in the Union Army.1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC; Kinnakeet Twp. - Robert W. Gray; Private; Co. H, 1st NC Infantry; Jan. 21, 1863 to June 27, 1865; PO: Avon; Disability: piles.
US Pension Record: (partial info) June 8, 1889 - Declaration for Original Invalid Pension: R.W. Gray, age 52 & resident of Kennekeet, NC, states that he is 5'8" tall, has a light complexion and hair, and hazel eyes; that while on duty at Hatteras, NC in Sept. 1863 he contracted whooping cough which was followed by piles and disease of the eyes; that since leaving the service he has lived at Kennekeet and that he is a fisherman & oysterman; that he is now ¾ disabled from obtaining a living. Invalid Pension Filed: July 20, 1889 (#839.237). Nov. 26, 1889 - War Dept.: The medical records show that Robert W. Gray, Private in Co. A, 1st NC Artillery, in the post hospital at Hatteras Inlet from March 2-8, 1863 when returned to duty (influenza) and from May 8-10, 1863 when returned to duty (influenza). Mar. 15, 1906 - Affidavit of Dr. J.J. Davis: Upon examination R.W. Gray is 69 years old and weighs 175 pounds and is about 5'6". He has chronic inflammation of both eyes and his sight is so impaired that he can't see after twilight. He has chronic muscular rheumatism in both hips and lumbago in his back so that he can only walk a short distance. He has chronic piles which often bleed severely. He has a fatty enlarged heart with weak irregular action and suffers from shortness of breath. He has not been away from his village in 8 years. Mar. 17, 1908 - Affidavit of Dr. J.J. Davis: R.W. Gray's eyesight has worsened and in July 1906 he suffered a partial stroke affecting his whole left side. In Nov 1906 he suffered another stroke which left him unable to walk alone. He is now completely disabled and so helpless that he has to be attended almost like an infant. He is now 70 years old.
Military Record:
Saunders P. Gray
Co. A - 1st NC Heavy Art.
Co. H - 1st NC Vols
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 21
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.Sanders Payne Gray
B: Feb. 1840 - Hatteras Banks, Hyde Co., NC
D: May 1906 Avon, Dare Co., NC
Father: Little Joshua Gray
Mother: Sabrina (___?___)
Married 1st: Charlotte B. Gray
Married 2nd: Catherine Rebecca "Kate" (Hooper) MeekinsNC Troops: Saunders P. Gray - Co. H; Enlisted: Jan. 21, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 21; Height: 5'7 ½"; Complexion: light; Eyes: blue; Hair: brown; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: fisherman.
1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Banks Dist.: age 9 - living with parents.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Hatteras Twp.: age 21 - mariner, living with parents.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 29 - fisherman.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 39 - fisherman.
1900 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 58 - born Jan, 1842 - pensioner.1890 NC Civil War Veterans Census: Dare Co., NC; Kinnakut Twp. - Saunders P. Gray; Private; Co. H, 1st NC Infantry; Jan. 21, 1863 to June 27, 1865; PO: Avon.
US Pension Record: (partial info) Invalid Pension Filed: July 12, 1890 (#891.586); May 23, 1894 - Sanders P. Gray states that he has had impaired vision for at least 20 years, a bronchial cough for about 15 years, lumbago, and disease of the rectum for 5 years. June 4, 1894 - Affidavit of I.H. Scarborough states that Sanders P. Gray has been working for him off & on for the past 20 years in his shipyard and at this present time his eyesight is so bad that he cannot see pencil marks on the timber and he also complains about his back. Widow's Pension Filed: (no date given) (#640.136). Note says: "See minor cert. #461.066 I.S. Meekins Co. H, 1st NC Inf." [Sanders Gray's 2nd wife, Catherine Rebecca Hooper, had been previously married to Ignatius S. Meekins who died in 1887. In 1901 the "helpless child" (Randolph Meekins) of Ignatius and Catharine filed for his pension through his guardian. This child died on Nov. 26, 1902.]
Military Record:
Wallace D. Gray
Co. I - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: June 17, 1863
Where: Hatteras, NC
Age: 33
Born: Hatteras, Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.Wallace D. Gray
B: ca. 1830 - Hatteras Banks, Hyde Co., NC
D: ca. 1882 - Dare Co., NC
Father: Davis Littleton Gray
Mother: Lurana J. Midgett
Married 1st: Ann Olivia "Ollie" Midgett
Married 2nd: Bethany A. MidgettNC Troops: Wallace D. Gray - Co. I; Enlisted June 17, 1863 at Hatteras Banks; Age: 33; Height: 5'10"; Complexion: light; Eyes: blue; Hair: dark; Born: Hatteras Banks; Occupation: fisherman.
1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Chicamacomico Banks: age 19 - fisherman, living with father.
1860 - Can not find in the census, but he was in Chicamacomico voting district in 1867.
1870 - Dare Co., NC Census, Kennekeet Twp.: age 40 - fisherman.
1880 - Dare Co., NC Census, Chicamacomico Twp.: age 49 - fisherman, widower.
Military Record:
William Z. Hall
Co. H - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: Apr. 10, 1863
Where: Juniper Bay - Hyde, NC
Age: 24
Born: Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Mustered out with regiment on June 27, 1865 at New Bern, NC.William Zion Hall
B: ca. 1839 - NC
D: by 1890.
Father: Benjamin Hall
Mother: Mary (___?___)
Married 1st: Rachel (___?___)
Married 2nd: Louise (___?___)* William Zion Hall - Private - Co. H, 33rd NC Regt. (CSA)
1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Mattamuskeet Dist.: age 10 -living with parents, listed as Wm. Hall.
1860 - Hyde Co., NC Census: age 22 - living with Rachel, listed as Zion Hall.
1870 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Lake Ldg. Twp.: age 30 - living with Louise, listed as Zion Hall.Note: On April 8th, 1863, a squad from Hatteras including about ten men from Co. G, 5th Mass. Inf. with an equal number of Buffaloes (native and loyal North Carolinians) from from Co. H, 1st NC Union Vol. Inf., went aboard the tug "James Murray," having with them a 12-pound cannon. They proceeded over the Sound to Poplar Ridge in the Juniper Bay area of Hyde County, for a reconnoissance, and for the purpose of bringing off certain loyal families - three men, two of these recruits. One of them (recruits), Zion Hall has been in the rebel army and was wounded in Maryland last fall : he was in Jackson's army, Co. H, 33rd NC Regt. (CSA). He enlisted as a Private in Co. B, 1st NC Union Volunteers on April 10, 1863. The other recruit was James H. Emory, who enlisted as a Private in Co. B, 1st NC Union Volunteers on the same day.
US Pension Report: William Z. Hall - Widow's Pension Filed: Mar. 17, 1890 (#289.883).
Military Record:
James W. Handbury
Co. B - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Corporal
Enlisted: July 20, 1862
Where: Washington, NC
Age: 20
Born: Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Deserted on Sept. 26, 1862; Retaken on Sept. 29, 1862; Died of typhoid on Mar. 3, 1863 at Washington, NC.James W. Handbury
B: ca. 1842 - NC
D: Mar. 3, 1863 - Washington, NC
Father: ???
Mother: ???
Married: ???1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Mattamuskeet Dist.: age 10 - living with Daniel Austin family.
(No further information)
Military Record:
Jesse Harper
Co. A - 1st NC Inf. Vols.
Rank: Private
Enlisted: May 3, 1862
Where: Washington, NC
Age: 43
Born: Hyde Co., NC
Remarks: Died of disease on Apr. 7, 1865 in hospital at Beaufort, NC.Jesse Harper
B: ca. 1818 - NC
D: Apr. 7, 1865 - Beaufort, NC
Father: ???
Mother: ???
Married: Sophia (___?___)1850 - Hyde Co., NC Census, Swan Quarter Twp.: age 32 - laborer, living with Sophia.
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