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Early Brays

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Joan Bray Mrs. was born in 1512 at St Margarets, London, , England, and died at age 26 years old in 1538 at , , , England. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joan Bray.
Thomas Bray was born in 1554 at St Margaret and St John the Evangelist Westminster, London, , England. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas Bray.
Guillaume Labonté Bray was born in 1704 in Longueuil, Champlain Regional County Municipality, QC Canada. He was married to Geneviève (Lamarre St-Andre) Patenaude on February 13, 1736 in Longueuil, Champlain Regional County Municipality, Quebec, and they were together until Guillaume's death on September 9, 1743. Guillaume Bray had a child Guillaume Brais. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Guillaume Labonté Bray.
Ann Bray of Australia was born in 1795, and died at age 85 years old in 1880.
Mary Bray of Australia was born in 1797, and died at age 77 years old in 1874.
John Bray of Essendon Australia was born in 1797 to Thomas Bray and Eliza Bray. John Bray died at age 87 years old in 1884 in Essendon.
Thomas Bray of Australia was born in 1800 to Mary Jane (Lamb) Bray and William Bray. He had siblings Lizzie Amy Bray, Robert Lamb Bray, Annie Clara Bray, Mary Jane Bray, Ida Wesley Bray, George William Bray, Harold Edgar Bray, Ann Elizabeth Bray, John Bray, Henry Richard Bray, James Tirrell Bray, Lizzie Amy Bray, and Susan Helena Bradshaw. Thomas Bray died at age 72 years old in 1872.
Josiah Bray of Australia was born in 1802 to William Bray and Elinor Bray. Josiah Bray died at age 61 years old in 1863.
Mary Ann Bray of Geelong Australia was born in 1803 to Roberts William Bray and Elizabeth Roberts Bray. Mary Bray died at age 84 years old in 1887 in Geelong.
Philip Bray of Australia was born in 1803, and died at age 76 years old in 1879.
Mary Bray of U Australia was born in 1803, and died at age 79 years old in 1882 in U.
Catherine Bray of Australia was born in 1805 to Thorne John Bray. Catherine Bray died at age 64 years old in 1869.

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Pairlee Bray of Dallas, Dallas County, TX was born on March 26, 1921, and died at age 83 years old on September 21, 2004.
Joyce May (Bales) Bray of Donald, Buloke Shire County, VIC Australia was born on January 7, 1915 in Donald to John Lee Bales and Mary Alice Murphy Bales. She had siblings John Lee Bales, Leslie Bales, Irene Grace Bales, Henry Leonard Bales, Archibald Ernest Bales, and Bert Lee Bales. She married Aubrey Campbell Bray in 1940, and had a child John Francis Vic Bray. Joyce Bray died at age 85 years old in 2000.
Harriet Amelia (Bray) Forster was born to John Thomas Bray (1851 - 1919) and Elizabeth Christiana Schultz (1863 - 1916). Both of her parents were born in Australia. She had five siblings: Rosina, John Thomas, Thomas, Albert Edward, and Elizabeth Sophia Bray.
Monica Mary (Meaney) Bray of Melbourne, VIC Australia was born on November 9, 1916 in Maryborough, Central Goldfields Shire County, and died at age 74 years old on November 29, 1990.
Hester Francis (Bray) Hale was born on June 2, 1906 in Lafayette, Tennessee United States. She was married to Sam Hale in Lafayette, Macon County, and has children Betty Izora (Hale) and Caroline Audrey (Hale). Hester Hale died at Ray County Hospital and Healthcare 904 Wollard Blvd, in Richmond, MO. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hester Francis (Bray).
Joseph Bray of Derby, Erie County, NY was born on October 16, 1896, and died at age 75 years old in October 1971.
William Bray of Chil Australia was born in 1854 in Chil. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Bray.
William Bray of Ballarat Australia was born in 1856 in Ballarat to William Bray and Johana Curnow Bray. William Bray has a brother John Bray. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Bray.
William Henry Bray of Collingwood Australia was born in 1854 in Collingwood. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Henry Bray.
Florence Rosabella (Edwards) Bray of Warracknabeal Australia was born in 1900 in City of Warrnambool County, VIC, and died at age 81 years old in October 1982.
Elena Bray was born on November 30. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elena Bray.
Kevin Bray of Vermont United States was born on September 30 to Elena Bray. Kevin Bray has a brother Aaron (Bray) Geraci. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kevin Bray.
Ivy Ivy (Bray) Mcmillan of Mildura Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ivy Bray Mcmillan.
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Garnet Marie (Householder) Bray of Hazel Park, Oakland County, MI was born on October 9, 1922 in New Kensington, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 73 years old in October 1995.
Gail K Bray
Gail Kimball Bray of Hazel Park, Oakland County, MI was born on November 11, 1918 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma United States, and died at age 83 years old on January 13, 2002.
Hilda (Bray) Gibbs of Johnstown, Pennsylvania United States, got married to Alexander Gibbs, and has children Nancy Jean Zimmerman, Janet Ream, Alexander Gibbs, and Sandra Gibbs. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hilda Gibbs.
Clifton L Bray of San Antonio, Bexar County, TX was born on October 26, 1918, and died at age 64 years old on August 8, 1983. Clifton Bray was buried at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery Section 1 Site 2137 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, in San Antonio.
Melvin C Bray of Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, CA was born on January 30, 1926, and died at age 69 years old on April 3, 1995.
Melvin Edward Bray Sr of CA was born on May 8, 1915, and died at age 68 years old on August 21, 1983. Melvin Bray was buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery Section X Site C-114 P.o. Box 6237, in San Diego.
General P Bray of Ramseur, Randolph County, NC was born on July 13, 1922, and died at age 67 years old on May 26, 1990.

Popular Bray Biographies

Guillaume Labonté Bray was born in 1704 in Longueuil, Champlain Regional County Municipality, QC Canada. He was married to Geneviève (Lamarre St-Andre) Patenaude on February 13, 1736 in Longueuil, Champlain Regional County Municipality, Quebec, and they were together until Guillaume's death on September 9, 1743. Guillaume Bray had a child Guillaume Brais. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Guillaume Labonté Bray.
Mark Philip Bray
Visionary Trailblazer and Pioneering Entrepreneur Mark P. Bray, 11/24/1955 – 12/26/2014, age 59, was born, raised and educated in Quincy, MA the son of the late Dr. John Bray & Mrs. Dorothy Bray. Mark was always up for a battle when necessary. While the majority of the time he was the victor, Cancer won this final battle, which he bravely fought with fortitude and serenity. Mark called Sterling Heights, MI his home for 30 years. This is where he raised his sons while maintaining a base of operations that allowed him to run his many business ventures simultaneously. He always found time to participate in many activities: whether it was coaching local sports teams with his sons or being the field trip Father at school events. He was always involved, present and often both the over-protective Father and big kid at heart. He was also a true visionary and a pioneering innovator. He was an entrepreneur who blazed trails where many others wouldn’t dare venture, yet they were always mesmerized by his unique ability to take action on what seemed at the time, to be improbable or even impossible ideas. Most phone calls would begin with Mark saying, “I have this great new idea….” Mark was leading Internet conventions and seminars for a major telecommunications company long before many of their employees had even heard of the internet, both in Detroit, MI and Boston, MA. This was his style, always way ahead of his time. Mark was an old soul and always inspirational. He had an innate wit and rare ability to always be one step ahead of everyone else in the room. With a glint in his eye, he always showed strength and wisdom beyond his years. This dated back to when he first learned to speak and, once he learned to speak…he never stopped! Oh, the many stories he would share with all who would listen. Fifty Shades of Bray. He always knew what was most important in life and he could always be counted on to do what was right. His loyalty to family and friends never wavered and you always knew exactly where you stood with him. Mark always expected those he associated with to perform at their best. He inspired others to achieve their full potential. He was always so well informed and opinionated as to current events that he would force you to be well-prepared if you wished to challenge his position. He is survived by his lifelong partner and fiancée Angela Ditta; his sons Jonathan Bray & Kristofer Bray; his sister Karen (Bray) King & brother-in-law Wayne King of Merrimack, NH; brother Mike Bray of Milford,NH; niece Alexandra King; nephew Nicholas King; as well as many dear friends, cousins, nieces and nephews. We will all miss him. A celebration of life memorial luncheon will be held at: The Grosse Pointe War Memorial 32 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 Friday May 8, 2015 from 1-4 pm Please share your favorite Mark Bray Story at even if you are unable to attend.
Charles Bray died in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Bray.
Timothy Bray Jr. was born on December 31, 1980 in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Timothy Bray Jr.
Florence Rosabella (Edwards) Bray of Warracknabeal Australia was born in 1900 in City of Warrnambool County, VIC, and died at age 81 years old in October 1982.
Elena Bray was born on November 30. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elena Bray.
Kevin Bray of Vermont United States was born on September 30 to Elena Bray. Kevin Bray has a brother Aaron (Bray) Geraci. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kevin Bray.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Bray.
Walter Bray was born on August 12, 1919 to Frank Bray and Sophia Helen Retzior Rzonca, and has siblings Joseph F Bray, Anthony Bray, Martha Bray, Dorothy Bray Spring Snyder, Edward Bray, Theresa Bray, William Bray, Francis Edward Bray, Mary Bray, and Barbara Bray. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Walter Bray.
Francis Edward Bray was born on August 13, 1932 at Hart Michigan to Frank Bray and Sophia Helen Retzior Rzonca, and had siblings Joseph F Bray, Anthony Bray, Martha Bray, Walter Bray, Dorothy Bray Spring Snyder, Edward Bray, Theresa Bray, William Bray, Mary Bray, and Barbara Bray. He was the parent of Richard Alan Bray. He married Lorraine Marian Kokx Bray, and they had children Jean Marie Bray, Daniel Thomas Bray, Arlene Frances Bray Kleinhans, Francis Lewis Bray, Linda Ann Bray Wisniski, Richard Alan Bray, Monica Ann Bray Serrell, and Dale Joseph Bray. Francis Bray died at age 71 years old on January 31, 2004 at Hart Michigan. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Francis Edward Bray.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Helena Bray.
Kathy Bray was born to Joseph F Bray and Vivian Filer Bray, and has siblings Joseph Bray, George Bray, Michael Bray, Christy Bray, David Bray, Mary Jo Bray, Paul Bray, Patrick Bray, Jessica Bray, Elizabeth Bray, Brian Bray, and Carrie Bray. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kathy Bray.
Richard Bray was born on January 17, 1963 in Oceana County, Michigan United States to Francis Edward Bray. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Alan Bray.
Anthony Bray was born in 1914, and died at age 43 years old in 1957. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anthony Bray.
Martha Bray was born in 1918 to Frank Bray and Sophia Helen Retzior Rzonca, and had siblings Joseph F Bray, Anthony Bray, Walter Bray, Dorothy Bray Spring Snyder, Edward Bray, Theresa Bray, William Bray, Francis Edward Bray, Mary Bray, and Barbara Bray. Martha Bray died in 1918. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Martha Bray.
Theresa Bray was born on December 25, 1927. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Theresa Bray.
William Bray was born in 1924, and died at Las Vegas Nevada. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Bray.
Mary Bray was born in 1935 at Hart Michigan to Frank Bray and Sophia Helen Retzior Rzonca, and has siblings Joseph F Bray, Anthony Bray, Martha Bray, Walter Bray, Dorothy Bray Spring Snyder, Edward Bray, Theresa Bray, William Bray, Francis Edward Bray, and Barbara Bray. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Bray.
Barbara Bray was born in 1938 at Hart Michigan. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Barbara Bray.
Monica Mary (Meaney) Bray of Melbourne, VIC Australia was born on November 9, 1916 in Maryborough, Central Goldfields Shire County, and died at age 74 years old on November 29, 1990.

Bray Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Bray family member is 70.0 years old according to our database of 13,393 people with the last name Bray that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

70.0 years

Oldest Brays

These are the longest-lived members of the Bray family on AncientFaces.

Adah H Bray of Plainfield, Hendricks County, IN was born on March 20, 1901, and died at age 105 years old on February 25, 2007.
105 years
Emma Bray of Hempstead, Nassau County, NY was born on February 24, 1898, and died at age 106 years old on July 8, 2004.
106 years
Marie Bray was born on July 4, 1857, and died at age 105 years old in September 1962. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marie Bray.
105 years
Kathleen J Bray of Oakland, Alameda County, CA was born on June 13, 1898, and died at age 104 years old on February 18, 2003.
104 years
Melanie Bray of Roanoke, Roanoke City County, Virginia was born on April 7, 1880, and died at age 105 years old in September 1985.
105 years
Ella Bray of Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida was born on September 8, 1878, and died at age 104 years old in January 1983.
104 years
Agnes Bray of Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina was born on May 15, 1871, and died at age 105 years old in September 1976.
105 years
Ollie Bray of East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, IL was born on March 10, 1897, and died at age 103 years old on January 4, 2001.
103 years
Elizabeth Bray of Caldwell, Essex County, NJ was born on December 15, 1886, and died at age 103 years old on January 20, 1990.
103 years
Maude Bray of Dallas, Dallas County, Texas was born on January 28, 1883, and died at age 104 years old in December 1987.
104 years
Mary L Bray of Whitewater, Walworth County, WI was born on October 9, 1904, and died at age 103 years old on January 24, 2008.
103 years
Thenie Bray of Greenville, Meriwether County, GA was born on August 8, 1903, and died at age 104 years old on August 12, 2007.
104 years
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I have a Doctor Bray from Sheridan Michigan. Cant figure him out. Maybe dr. Bradley Bray?
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Hello Jameyson...what a wonderful Scottish name you have! the information that I have concerning the Brays is that when they came to America, before the Revolutionary War, my ex-husbands family changed their name from Bray to Broy, because of the prejudice in America against the Irish (makes sense - most of America back then was settled by the English). The most documented information I have is that William Montgomery Broy was born in Pine Forge, Shenandoah County, Virginia in 1778. His father was John Broy. I have not yet been able to find if this is the immigrant John Bray/Broy from Ireland. William Montogomery's Broy's son, William Jr., moved to Clark County Indiana some time after 1818. that is where the family has lived since. I just did a quick on-line search, and will e-mail the information that I found.
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Hello, I was born Herbert James Bray II, but later adopted. My biological father is Herbert James Bray and his parents were William Louis Bray b.3/23/1917 WI d.6/30/1996 Lancaster, KY, and Joan Ruth Kennally b.11/7/192?Iowa d.6/15/1992 KY. I am looking for any genealogical information I can find on the Bray family line and would greatly appreciate if anyone could help me. My email address is [contact link]

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