"Illustrated History of Lane County, Oregon." Portland, Oregon: A. G. Walling, publisher, 1884. pg. 480. JOSEPH G. GRAY Was born in butler county, Ohio, November 24, 1824. He emigrated to Tippecanoe county, Indiana, In 1839, and in 1849 crossed the plains, taking the southern route to California, and followed mining and running a saw mill. Returning to Indiana in 1851, he married Mary E. Andrew, on November 3, 1852. With her he crossed the plains to Oregon and settled in Mohawk valley, Lane county, in October, 1853. In 1857 he located in Eugene City. He was appointed United States surveyor, and in company with Wm. H. Odell made a survey in Eastern Oregon. He next engaged in the mercantile trade in Eugene City, after which he became a part owner of the flouring mills in the place, and still retains an interest. He was elected County Treasurer in 1874, holding one term; re-elected in 1876, and filled the position until July, 1884. He was the first president of the city council and has been a member of the board for several years. He has seven children. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in May 2005 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.