Beardstown — GRAY, Russell H., educator; born near Lobelville, Tenn., Feb. 24, 1876; Irish and French descent; son of Madison J. and Saphronia (Horner) GRAY; his father was a physician; educated at Waverly and graduated in 1894; began teaching in early life; married Ellen LEEPER June 22, 1898; member K.O.T.M., I.O.O.F. and K.P.; elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction Perry Co. in 1909; had previously taught school each year since 1893; member of C.P. church.
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