Selina Eliza Hersey Gray

F, b. 19 October 1863, d. 29 November 1937
FatherHenry Gray b. bt 1825 - 1828, d. 2 Nov 1896
MotherSarah Anne Wills b. c 1821, d. 1 May 1871
Birth*Selina Eliza Hersey Gray was born on 19 October 1863 at Mitchell, Perth, Canada West, British Colonial America.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9  
(Member of household) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1871 as a member of the household of Henry Gray at Mitchell, Perth, Ontario, Canada.1 
(Member of household) CensusSelina Eliza Hersey Gray appeared on the census of 1881 as a member of the household of an unknown person at Mitchell, Perth, Ontario, Canada.2 
(Daughter) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1891 as the daughter of Henry Gray at Mitchell, Perth, Ontario, Canada.3 
(Beneficiary) WillSelina Eliza Hersey Gray was listed as a beneficiary in the will of Henry Gray dated 14 January 1895 at Mitchell, Perth, Ontario, Canada, and was bequeathed one third of the residual of the estate; The will contained the following bequeaths:

To Edwin Harry Gray:
- two framed Odd Fellow pictures

To Sarah Jane Gray, Lavinia Emma Gray and Selina Eliza Hersey Gray:
- an equal share of the residual of the estate.10 
(Sister) CensusSelina Eliza Hersey Gray appeared on the census of 1901 as the sister of Sarah Jane Gray at Mitchell, Perth, Ontario, Canada.4 
(Grantor) Property-SellSarah Jane Gray, Lavinia Emma Gray and Selina Eliza Hersey Gray, devisee(s) of the last Will and Testament of Henry Gray sold 177 St. David Street, Mitchell, Perth, Ontario, Canada, on 18 January 1902 to Wilhelmina Baker for $100 consisting of 3/4 acres and retaining the remaining 1/4 acres.11 
Occupation*Selina Eliza Hersey Gray was a tailoress in 1911 at Mitchell, Perth, Ontario, Canada.5 
(Sister) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1911 as the sister of an unknown person at 177 St. David Street, Mitchell, Perth, Ontario, Canada.5 
(Sister) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1921 as the sister of Lavinia Emma Gray at 177 St. David Street, Mitchell, Perth, Ontario, Canada.6 
Census*Selina Eliza Hersey Gray appeared as the head of a household on the census of 1931 at 177 St. David Street, Mitchell, Perth, Ontario, Canada. The household also included Edward Tilley.7 
Death*Selina Eliza Hersey Gray died on 29 November 1937 of "influenza" at House of Refuge, Stratford, Perth, Ontario, Canada, at age 74. The informant listed on the death certificate was Arthur William Blowes.8,9,12
Burial*Selina Eliza Hersey Gray was buried on 1 December 1937 at Woodland Cemetery, Mitchell, Perth, Ontario, Canada.9 
(DeceasedAdministrator) Property-SellArthur William Blowes, administrator(s) of the estate of Selina Eliza Hersey Gray sold 177 St. David Street, Mitchell, Perth, Ontario, Canada, on 27 February 1940 to Clarissa Allan for $175.12 
Last Edited5 Sep 2024

Citations

  1. [S5166] 1871 census of Canada, Perth South, Ontario, population schedule, district 29, subdistrict e, division 01, p. 2, dwelling 9, family 9, Henry Grey household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 5 Sep 2024); citing Library and Archives Canada microfilm roll C-9939.
  2. [S5167] 1881 census of Canada, Perth South, Ontario, population schedule, district 171, subdistrict G, division 1, p. 17, family 75, dwelling 75, Henry Gray household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 5 Sep 2024); citing Library and Archives Canada microfilm roll C_13271.
  3. [S5168] 1891 census of Canada, Perth South, Ontario, population schedule, district 108, p. 38, family 199, Harry Gray household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 5 Sep 2024); citing Library and Archives Canada microfilm roll T-6363.
  4. [S5169] 1901 census of Canada, Perth (South/Sud), Ontario, population schedule, district 105, subdistrict 2, p. 12, dwelling 132, family 135, Sarah J Gray household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 5 Sep 2024); citing Library and Archives Canada microfilm roll T-6491.
  5. [S5171] 1911 census of Canada, Perth South, Ontario, population schedule, district 111, subdistrict 31, p. 7, dwelling 78, family 79, Lavina Gray household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 5 Sep 2024); citing Library and Archives Canada microfilm roll T-20393.
  6. [S5172] 1921 census of Canada, Perth South, Ontario, population schedule, district 117, subdistrict 21, p. 2, dwelling 25, family 25, Lavina Gray household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 5 Sep 2024); citing Library and Archives Canada Series RG31.
  7. [S5173] 1931 census of Canada, Perth South, Ontario, population schedule, district 142, subdistrict 25, p. 15, dwelling 225, family 227, Selina Grey household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 5 Sep 2024); citing Library and Archives Canada Series RG31.
  8. [S4492] Ontario Registrar General, Registrations of Deaths, 1869-, Selina Eliza Hersey Gray registration no. 029523 (29 Nov 1937); digital image, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 16 Apr 2024); citing microfilm MS 935, roll 594, Archives of Ontario, Toronto.
  9. [S4493] Main Street United Church (Mitchell, Ontario), "Register of Baptisms [1905-1948], Marriages [1905-1950] and Burials [1905-1943]," 2013.258L, Box 6 (oversized), File 1, unpaginated, burial entry no. 22 for Miss [Selena] Gray, 01 Dec 1937; United Church of Canada Archives, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  10. [S4618] Perth County Surrogate Court, "Henry Gray Estate File," no. 2861, bundle of loose papers, Letters Probate issued 26 Jan 1897; Archives of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  11. [S4616] Mitchell, Ontario, Deed of Land, instrument no. MIT5702, northwest corner of Park Lot No. 10 [3/4 acrea] (1902), Sarah Jane Gray, Lavinia Emma Gray and Selina Eliza Hersey Gray, devisees under the last will and testament of Henry Gray to Wilhelmina Baker, 18 Jan 1902; "Ontario Land Property Records Portal" > "PERTH (LRO 44)" > "Documents" > "Instruments, Plans and Evidence", digital images (for a fee), ONLAND - Ontario Land Registry Access (https://www.onland.ca : accessed 10 May 2024).
  12. [S4617] Mitchell, Ontario, Deed of Land by Administrator, instrument no. MIT9283, northwest corner of Park Lot No. 10 [1/4 acrea] (1942), Arthur William Blowes, adminstrator of the estate of Selina Eliza Hersey Gray to Clarissa Allan, 27 Feb 1940; "Ontario Land Property Records Portal" > "PERTH (LRO 44)" > "Documents" > "Instruments, Plans and Evidence", digital images (for a fee), ONLAND - Ontario Land Registry Access (https://www.onland.ca : accessed 10 May 2024).