Who was William Brailey?

William Brailey (1811–1858) was born in Freetown, Mass and died in Fall River, Mass. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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

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William Gray Brailey 1811–1858

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 30 May 1811 · Freetown, Mass

Died 12 May 1858 · Fall River, Mass

Father Amos Brailey

Mother Lucy Morton

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

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Amos Brailey

Lucy Morton

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Gray Brailey began in 1811 in Freetown, Mass. William Gray Brailey passed away in 1858 in Fall River, Mass.

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Life Timeline

1811

Birth of William Gray Brailey in Freetown, Mass

Birth

1858

Death of William Gray Brailey in Fall River, Mass

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Brailey

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Freetown, Mass (1811) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Brailey (1811–1858) was born in Freetown, Mass and died in Fall River, 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 William 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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