 Denison Daily News
Wednesday, February 19, 1879 pg. 4 Suicide of Dr. G. Harrison Gray Yesterday morning this community was cruelly shocked by the intelligence that Dr. G.H. Gray, of this city had committed suicide in New Orleans on Saturday night, by shooting himself through the head with a revolver. He first came to Denison about a year ago, and afterwards resided for a short time in Caddo and Atoka, in the Indian Territory. When the yellow fever broke out in the South, Dr. Gray volunteered as a physician and went to Holly Springs, Mississippi, where he rendered valuable services, and achieved considerable distinction as a brave and successful worker in behalf of suffering humanity. When the scourge abated he returned to this city and remained here until a few weeks ago, when he left for New Orleans, where, "rather than bear the ills that he had, he flew to others that he knew not of." His trouble are supposed to have been of a domestic character. We understand he has been separated from his wife for some time. He was a man of fine attainments, rather reserved and melancholy in his disposition, and is said to have held the belief that suicide under certain circumstances is justifiable. When he resided in the "Nation" he wore a badge of a United States detective, and while ostensibly engaged in following his medical profession is said to have been engaged in the government service. Dr. Gray had many friends in this city, and his tragic taking off caused great surprise and regret. What awful impulse impelled him to commit the unnatural deed will probably remain unknown. SUICIDE Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |