Legislator Details


Dr. Neil Gray Jr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/2/1803
City: Kilwinning, Scotland
County: North Ayrshire, Scotland
Country: Scotland
 
Death
Date: 12/14/1868
City: Ray, MI
County: Macomb County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Romeo, MI
County: Macomb County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Bruce Armada Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Maria Webster [ or Miller], 1837; children: Neil C., Hugh C., James H., Noah W., William and 2 daughters that died in infancy

Number of Children: 7

Background

Religion: Presbyterian
Military Service:
Occupation: miller
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
graduated from Glasgow University, 1830

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Neil and Mary (Wylie) Gray. Studied for the ministry for 2 years and for medicine, 3 years. He worked in the Royal Infirmary in Glasgow for a year before emigrating to America in 1831. He purchased land in Bruce Twp between 1834 and 1837. He partially stopped practicing medicine after marrying and became a miller.. He was a commissioner of the Macomb & Saginaw Railroad in 1835. Founder and president of the First National Bank in Romeo. He also operated Cliffton Mills, a flouring mill, near Romeo for several years. Member of the Masons.

Notable Facts:
Wife's name given as Webster by MIBiog; MIDeaths says Miller. 1860 Census lists a Rhoda Miller with the family; may be Maria's mother.

Sessions Served:

Ninth Legislature, 1844
Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Division of Towns and Counties, Privileges and Elections, Public Instruction
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Ray
County of Residence Macomb
District: 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1843
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1844
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Eighth Legislature, 1843
Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Finance , Public Instruction, Privileges and Elections
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Ray
County of Residence Macomb
District: 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/7/1842
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1843
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:

Bibliography:

MIDeaths&BurInd 1867-1995; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait; USCen 1860; Leeson p.485, 495; MIBiog 1:347; AMBio p.10
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