GRAY - George Jr., his wife, Pearl were here (at Chesterville, Colorado Co., TX) at least as early as 1900, their children Gladys, Thelma, Leon, Ralph and another son. George Sr., his second wife Matilda came in 1908. They were from Iowa. The younger man moved away after the death of his wife and daughter and George Sr. took over the management of the extensive family holdings. After his death in 1915, Matilda managed the estate. She moved to Eagle Lake in 1925.

(From Chesterville 1895-1920, a document written by Ruth Anderson).