Who was Lucy Brailey?

Lucy Brailey (1801–1882) was born in Freetown, Mass and died in New Bedford, Mass. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lucy in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

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Lucy M Brailey 1801–1882

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Jan 1801 · Freetown, Mass

Died 26 Dec 1882 · New Bedford, Mass

Father Amos Brailey

Mother Lucy Morton

Siblings Abraham Brailey, Amos Braley, Andrew M Brailey, Elijah Braley, Hannah E Braley, John S Brailey, Rebecca M Brailey, Rhoda Brailey, William Gray Brailey

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Amos Brailey

Lucy Morton

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1801, Lucy M Brailey entered the world in Freetown, Mass, born to amos brailey and lucy morton. Lucy M Brailey passed away in 1882 in New Bedford, Mass.

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Life Timeline

1801

Birth of Lucy M Brailey in Freetown, Mass

Birth

1882

Death of Lucy M Brailey in New Bedford, Mass

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lucy Brailey

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Freetown, Mass (1801) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lucy Brailey (1801–1882) was born in Freetown, Mass and died in New Bedford, Mass. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lucy 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 8 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.
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