Phebe G Grey

Brief Life History of Phebe G

When Phebe G Grey was born on 26 May 1795, in Winsted, Winchester, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States, her father, Daniel Gray, was 46 and her mother, Phebe Butler, was 38. She married Elihu Kellogg on 25 June 1814, in Lebanon, Warren, Ohio, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 4 daughters. She lived in Posey Township, Fayette, Indiana, United States for about 10 years. She died on 13 December 1871, in Fayette, Indiana, United States, at the age of 76.

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Family Time Line

Elihu Kellogg
1784–1867
Phebe G Grey
1795–1871
Marriage: 25 June 1814
Burgess Kellogg
1815–1842
Julia Kellogg
1816–1900
Amanda Margaret Kellogg
1819–1845
Daniel Kellogg
1821–1866
Amos Kellogg
1823–1910
Mary Jemima Kellogg
1826–1845
Butler Kellogg
1828–1916
Lavina Kellogg
1838–1862
Elvin Kellogg
1839–1922

Sources (14)

  • Phebee Kellog in household of Elvin Kellog, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Phebe Gray, "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013"
  • Phebe Gray in entry for Amos Kelogg, "Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951"

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World Events (8)

1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.

1802 · Brass is Discovered

In 1802, brass was identified in Waterbury, Connecticut. This gave the city the nickname "The Brass City." Brass dominated the city and helped to create the city. The motto of the city is Quid Aere Perennius, which means What is more lasting than brass? in Latin.

1819 · Panic! of 1819

With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

Name Meaning

English, Scottish, and Irish: variant of Gray .

German: dialect variant of Grau .

In some cases also an American shortened and altered form of Ukrainian Grushko: nickname or topographic name derived from a Russian-influenced transliteration of grushka ‘pear, pear tree’.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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