Grayville, Illinois
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Grayville is a city in Edwards and White counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 1,550, down from 1,666 at the 2010 census. Grayville is the birthplace
The William W. Gray House, a local landmark
James Meredith Helm
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James Meredith Helm was a rear admiral in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War.
Grayville, Illinois
…state of Illinois. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 1,550, down from 1,666 at the 2010 census. Grayville is the birthplace of naval hero James Meredith Helm. Grayville was founded in about 1810 by the head of the Gray family, James Gray. The city became popular for its oil. Many people came to drill for…
Helm in 1919