Washington Reese Gragg (1806 - 1847)

Born 22 Nov 1806 in Pulaski, Kentucky, United States

Husband of Scynthia (Hinds) Gragg — married 9 Jan 1829 in Pulaski Co., Kentucky

Husband of Delila (Butt) Gragg — married 7 Jan 1837 in Pulaski, Kentucky, United States

Descendants

Died 28 Jun 1847 at age 40 in Pulaski, Kentucky, United States

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Biography

Marriages

Washington Reese Gragg married Scynthia Hinds 9 Jan 1829 in Pulaski Co., Kentucky ^{[1] [2]}

9 Jan 1829 Washington Reese Gregg and Scynthia Hines
sur: Stephen Hines

Washington R. Gragg married Delila Butt 7 Jan 1837 in Pulaski Co., Kentucky. ^{[3] [4]}

Census

1830 Pulaski Co., Kentucky; pg 41
Washington Gregg 00001 -- 0001; no slaves
male female
< 5
5-10
10-15
15-20 1
1 20-30

The adjoining entry is his father-in-law Stephen Hines.

1840 Pulaski Co., Kentucky
Washington R. Gragg 111001 -- 11001; 3 in agriculture; no slaves
male female
1 < 5 1
1 5-10 1
1 10-15
15-20
20-30 1
1 30-40

Death

The following is from a database (tombutt1944) which used to be on WorldConnect. Hiram Gragg was born about 1800 and may be a brother of the deceased.

Gragg, Washington R.; b 22 Nov 06, Pulaski Co., KY; d 28 Jun 47, at his res, Pulaski Co., KY; parents: Gragg, John & Elizabeth A.B.; mar (2) But, Delila; she d (10 days after husband, see obit.) Issue: 7 little chn survive; First wife and two infant children died. Signed, Hiram Gragg. [14-68; 6 Aug 47]

June 28 - Of pulmonary consumption, Washington R. Gragg, son of John and Elizabeth A.B. Gragg, at his residence in Pulaski County, Ky., in which he was born November 22, 1806, and born of the spirit 1827.

He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, remaining a firm member until his death. He bore with a Christian patience and fortitude, the loss of his first companion and two infant children, who had no doubt entered the heavenly land before him, and welcomed his arrival. He suffered long in his much afflicted family; and had not been known for some years to doubt, for a moment, his acceptance with God. Having made arrangements respecting his temporal affairs, he patiently awaited the hour of his release from suffering and pain. On one occasion, he said to his friends he was going to die. I asked him if he still felt prepared. He said he did. On recovering a little, he said he thought he was just going to see his friends in heaven; calling many of heir names; but said he was willing to suffer another week longer if it was the will of the Lord. He had served the Church as class leader in different societies. He was beloved and esteemed. His end was perfect peace. May the God of the fatherless guide, direct, and sustain his little ones, seven in number, who are now doubly afflicted in the loss of their pious mother, whose obituary follows. (Copied by Dorothy D. Butt from Western Christian Advocate)

Sources

1. ↑ Pulaski Co. Marriage Records, Book 1, 1799-1850 compiled by Pulaski Co. Historical Society
2. ↑ "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QG1D-TGQJ : 9 March 2021), Washington Reese Gregg and Scynthia Hines, 9 Jan 1829; citing Marriage, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 1,912,848.
3. ↑ "Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FWBN-79Q : 23 February 2021), Washington R. Gragg, 1837.
4. ↑ "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QG1D-P5CX : 9 March 2021), Washington R Gragg and Delila Butt, 7 Jan 1837; citing Marriage, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 1,912,848.