Jonathan Gray was born in Fayette Co, Ky. He fought in the Creek Wars with Andrew Jackson, and was a captain in the army Jackson led to New Orleans where the Battle of New Orleans was fought in l8l5. Gray returned to Fayette, Ky, married Pheby Grimes, a relative of Daniel Boone, and then moved to Lawrence County in about l818-20. Jonathan owned four plantations in Lawrence County, and had about 26 slaves in l850. In1839, he was a host at the reception held in Courtland for Andrew Jackson and James K. Polk. He died in l869. This photo was made sometime in the l850s.
Submitted by: Howard Brooks July 14, 2004