William Gray (Massachusetts)

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William Gray (June 27, 1750 - November 4, 1825) was a Massachusetts merchant and politician. Born into a lower class family in Boston, he managed to build his own business and rise through the state's political ranks, becoming extraordinarily wealthy.

Gray first served as a state senator, before becoming lieutenant governor from 1810 to 1812. He married Elizabeth Chipman (May, 1756 - September 24, 1823) in 1782. Elizabeth was a pioneer in philanthropy, volunteering a significant portion of her time to helping the poorest citizens of Boston.

Elizabeth and William's son, Frances Eally Gray, was also a politician.

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William Gray at Virtual American Biographies

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NAME Gray, William
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Massachusetts merchant and politician
DATE OF BIRTH June 27, 1750
PLACE OF BIRTH Boston
DATE OF DEATH November 4, 1825
PLACE OF DEATH
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