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Researching Mary Ray Graham Phelps Crandall b c 1815 in Canada
In 1850 head of household is Nelson Graham also born Canada, he is a grocer in Veteran. Not sure if he is her husband (I suspect) or brother in law. Mary's children are Arthur, Cecelia, and Edward. On Cecelia's death certificate her parents are listed as Mary Ray and John Graham.
In 1880 the same Nelson Graham is in Iowa. So, if they were married, perhaps they divorced, or they were in-laws.
By 1860 Mary is married to Frederick Phelps, a Lawyer, and living in Veteran. After 1860 they have a child, Frederick Phelps, Jr.
By 1870 she is married to Erastus Crandall (age 80) and still living in Veteran. There is also a child Charles, age 15 living with them at that time, but it's not clear if he is a Crandall, Phelps, or Graham.
By 1880 she is a widow and living in Elmira with her son Frederick and dau-in-law, Isabelle Graham (wife of Edward). Edward is in Iowa with Nelson Graham (see above) He is listed as Nelson's brother, but the age difference is significant.
Mary appear in the 1882 and 1891 Elmira directory, but I don't find her after that, so I suppose her to have passed by then. In 1891 she is living with her son Edward, who is a confectioner.
In 1880, Mary's parents are listed as having been born in Ireland (father) and New York (mother).
It's possible her last name was Vay instead of Ray. Possibly even McVay.
Does anyone have any leads, however remote, on Mary or any of her husbands or children?
This is my big brick wall. Appreciate any help.
Barb Anderson oldsinger@hotmail.com
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