Ingham County Biographical Sketches



Jesse Gray


Jesse Gray, who was the son of Manley and Mary (Holt) Gray, was born in Vevay township in 1856. His parents were highly respected pioneers of Ingham county and gave the best years of their lives to the upbuilding and civilization of their country. To men and women of the type of Mr. and Mrs. Manley Gray, any community may pay homage, as they were energentic and honest and their friends were only numbered by those who know them.

Our subkect, Jesse Gray, grew to manhood on the farm, where he resided until 20 years ago, when he sold the farm and moved to Mason where he has since been in business for himself.

In June, 1881, occurred an important event in the life of our subject, it being that of his marriage to Miss Nellie Jackson, daughter of Enos and Catherine Jackson of Lansing. Unto this union have born two children, Mary and Elizabeth.

Mr. Gray is a member of Elks at Lansing and in political convictions, he affiliates with the Democracy, believing it principles the best fitted to govern the people.

Mr. Gray has met with success in his business affairs and his good nature and genial ways have made many friends for him among his fellowmen.






Taken from:
"Past and Present of the City of Lansing and Ingham County, Michigan", by Albert E. Cowles.
Published by The Michigan Historical Publishing Association Lansing, MICH., 1905.
Pages 314 - 315





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