My grandparents were WILLIAM DOUGLAS GRAY (known as Douglas; 1882 - 1967) and Lillie Shackelford (spelling? abt. 1888 - 1966). They were from the Bernice area and were married on Oct. 19, perhaps in 1904 or thereabouts. Their children were Joel Boyd Gray and Troyce Grace Gray, both born in Bernice area. They moved to New Orleans about 1912, so I have had no contact with their families but would like to exchange photos and information with them. Douglas' family included Mrs. Pearl Strickland, Mrs. B. W. Grafton, Robert Gray and Milton Gray of Bernice. Lillie had a sister (also named Mrs. William Gray?) who lived in Bernice. I've not been able to find the correct spelling of Shackelford nor the ancestors in either family. I'm trying to compile a family history and would appreciate any help in working on this family project. Allana Bosch

To my knowledge the area you are speaking of is Pisgah Baptist Church Community about 3 miles north of Bernice. I know that there were families there by these names. mary margaret selig-trahan ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris and Allana Bosch <booray@bellsouth.net> To: <LAUNION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2001 10:30 AM Subject: Gray & Shackelford (sp.?) families > My grandparents were WILLIAM DOUGLAS GRAY (known as Douglas; 1882 - 1967) > and Lillie Shackelford (spelling? abt. 1888 - 1966). They were from the > Bernice area and were married on Oct. 19, perhaps in 1904 or thereabouts. > Their children were Joel Boyd Gray and Troyce Grace Gray, both born in > Bernice area. They moved to New Orleans about 1912, so I have had no contact > with their families but would like to exchange photos and information with > them. > Douglas' family included Mrs. Pearl Strickland, Mrs. B. W. Grafton, Robert > Gray and Milton Gray of Bernice. > Lillie had a sister (also named Mrs. William Gray?) who lived in Bernice. > I've not been able to find the correct spelling of Shackelford nor the > ancestors in either family. I'm trying to compile a family history and would > appreciate any help in working on this family project. Allana Bosch >