Who was Elizabeth "Pray"?

Elizabeth "Pray" (1663–1700) was born in MA and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Elizabeth?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Elizabeth?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Elizabeth Hayden "Pray" 1663–1700

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees

Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

C Reliability

Reliability Score: C

Basic — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist

Record available
Descendant's record available
Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth "Pray" in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 May 1663 · MA

Died 7 Oct 1700 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Hayden

Mother Hannah Ames

Spouse Ephraim Pray

Children Elizabeth Pray

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Elizabeth "Pray" 1663–1700

and 1 more tree owner connected with Elizabeth "Pray" 1663–1700

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Children

Biography

Elizabeth Hayden "Pray" was born in 1663 in MA, the child of john hayden and hannah ames. Elizabeth Hayden "Pray" married ephraim pray, and had children including elizabeth pray. Elizabeth Hayden "Pray" passed away in 1700 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1663

Birth of Elizabeth Hayden "Pray" in MA

Birth

1700

Death of Elizabeth Hayden "Pray" in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth "Pray"

This ancestor line traces from Frant, Suffolk, England (1560) to MA (1663) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth "Pray" (1663–1700) was born in MA and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.