Maj. William Ferdinand Chamberlayne Gregory

Maj. William Ferdinand Chamberlayne Gregory

Male 1827 - 1887  (60 years)

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  • Name William Ferdinand Chamberlayne Gregory 
    Title Maj. 
    Born 1827  Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1850  [2
    Lawyer 
    Residence 1850  Amelia, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Occupation 1860  [3
    Attorney 
    Residence 1860  Amelia, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Burial 1887  Hollywood Cem, Richmond, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Buried 1887  Richmond, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Died 10 Jun 1887  Henrico, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 4
    Person ID I20192  mytree
    Last Modified 20 Jul 2022 

    Father William Gregory,   b. 17 Jul 1792,   d. 1867, Amelia, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Judith Friend Willson,   b. 2 Apr 1797, Amelia, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1868, Amelia, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Married 25 May 1813  [5
    Family ID F3121  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Fannie Jane Anderson,   b. 6 May 1832, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Jun 1923, Richmond, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Married 20 Oct 1852  [1
    Children 
     1. William Ferdinand C. Gregory,   b. 17 Aug 1860, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Sep 1881  (Age 21 years)  [natural]
    Last Modified 20 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F7346  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1827 - Virginia, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1850 - Amelia, Virginia, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1860 - Amelia, Virginia, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 1887 - Hollywood Cem, Richmond, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 1887 - Richmond, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 10 Jun 1887 - Henrico, Virginia, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    1860 US Census - District 5, Amelia, VA (p226)
    1860 US Census - District 5, Amelia, VA (p226)
    1850 US Census - Amelia, VA (p61A)
    1850 US Census - Amelia, VA (p61A)

  • Notes 
    • William Ferdinand Chamberlayne Gregory graduated law from Yale Univ. and was a lawyer and planter in Amelia Co., VA. He represented Amelia and Nottoway counties in the Virginia House of Delegates, 1855-58. He was a major and commissary of Gen. Wise's brigade, C.S.A., and after the surrender settled in Petersburg, VA, where he practiced law and served several terms as mayor.

  • Sources 
    1. [S38] Claiborne of Virginia: The First Eight Generations, John Frederick Dorman, (Name: Baltimore, 1995;), p423.

    2. [S189] 1850 United States Federal Census, (Name: National Archives and Records Administration;), Year: 1850; Census Place: , Amelia, Virginia; Roll: M432_933; Page: 61A; Image: .
      Judith J. Gregory,
      A. A. Norfleet,
      Matilda,
      William C. Gregory,
      Henry C.

    3. [S188] 1860 United States Federal Census, (Name: National Archives and Records Administration;), Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Amelia, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: 226; Image: 234.
      W. F. C. Gregory,
      Fanny J.,
      William C.,
      Judith F.

    4. [S57] Find A Grave.

    5. [S38] Claiborne of Virginia: The First Eight Generations, John Frederick Dorman, (Name: Baltimore, 1995;), p422.


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