Gray, Samuel William, 1823 – 1889

Samuel William Gray (1823-1889), pastoralist and parliamentarian, was born at Armagh, Ireland, son of James Mackey and Sarah Anna Gray. He arrived in Australia with his family around 1835 and his father acquired land in Kangaroo Valley. After a variety of occupations Gray returned to Kiama to become a farmer and grazier. He leased and acquired land in other areas of NSW and Queensland. He was elected member of the NSW Legislative Assembly for the seats of Kiama (1859-1864), Illawarra (1874-1880) and The Richmond (1882-1885).