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Joseph Bray 1823–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1823

Birth Location: Nelson, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 1887

Death Location: Nelson, Kentucky, United States

Father: Henry Bray

Mother: Jane Masterson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Carter

Children(s): Mary Bray, Sallie Bray, Joseph Bray, Elizabeth Bray, Emily Bray, Rachel Bray, Henry Bray, Barnabas Bray, James Bray

In 1823, Joseph Bray entered the world in Nelson, Kentucky, United States, born to Henry Bray And Jane Masterson. In 1850, Joseph Bray resided in District 2, Nelson, Kentucky. Joseph Bray married Elizabeth Lizzie Carter, and had children including Barnabas Bray, Elizabeth Bray, Elizabeth Jane Bray, Emily Bray, Henry C Bray, James Knox Polk Bray, Joseph W Bray, Mary J Bray, Rachel Ann Bray, Sallie Bray. Joseph Bray passed away in 1887 in Nelson, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1823, Joseph Bray entered the world in Nelson, Kentucky, United States, born to Henry Bray And Jane Masterson.
  • In 1850, Joseph Bray resided in District 2, Nelson, Kentucky.
  • Joseph Bray married Elizabeth Lizzie Carter, and had children including Barnabas Bray, Elizabeth Bray, Elizabeth Jane Bray, Emily Bray, Henry C Bray, James Knox Polk Bray, Joseph W Bray, Mary J Bray, Rachel Ann Bray, Sallie Bray.
  • Joseph Bray passed away in 1887 in Nelson, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Bray
1798–1844
Birth Location: Nelson, Kentucky, United States
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Jane Masterson
1797–1832
Birth Location: Nelson, Kentucky, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Carter
1821–1900
Birth Location: Nelson, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Mary Bray
1857–1920
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Sallie Bray
1866–1957
Birth Location: Kentucky
SB
Joseph Bray
1860–1925
Birth Location: Howardstown, Nelson, Kentucky, United States
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Elizabeth Bray
1855–1928
Birth Location: Nelson, Kentucky, United States
EB
Emily Bray
1851–1924
Birth Location: Nelson, Kentucky, United States
EB
Rachel Bray
1849–1927
Birth Location: Nelson, Kentucky, United States
RB
Henry Bray
1842–1870
Birth Location: Howardstown, Nelson, Kentucky, United States
HB
Barnabas Bray
1840–1865
Birth Location: Howardstown, Nelson, Kentucky, United States
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James Bray
1843–1921
Birth Location: Nelson, Kentucky, United States
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Joseph Bray's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Bray
1823–1887
Birth Place: Nelson, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Henry Bray
1798–1844
Nelson, Kentucky, United States
Jane Masterson
1797–1832
Nelson, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
William Bray
1772–1830
Hampshire, West Virginia, United States
Ann Phillips
1772–1846
Loudoun, Virginia, United States
Charles Masterson
1762–1843
Great-Grandparents
Henry Bray
1727–1798
catheryn jarbo
1731–1800
John Phillips
1794–
John Phillips
1794–1867
William Masterson
1724–1770
Jemima Tucker
1728–1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Bray
1706–1774
Abigail Forbes
–1728
George Phillips
–1834
John Masterson
1700–1744
Ann Peterson
1707–1750
William Tucker
1691–1750

Joseph Bray's Descendants

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Joseph Bray (1823–1887) m. Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Carter (1821–Abt 1900)
  1. 1. Mary (J) Bray 1857–1920
  2. 2. Sallie Bray 1866–1957 m. Elisha (C H) Bray 1862–1935 m. Charles Tennelly 1857–1937
    1. 1. Lottie (L) Bray 1893–1959
    2. 2. William ("Willie" Calvin) Bray 1892–1932
  3. 3. Joseph (W) Bray 1860–1925
  4. 4. Elizabeth Bray 1855–1928
  5. 5. Emily Bray 1851–1924
  6. 6. Rachel (Ann) Bray 1849–1927
  7. 7. Henry (C) Bray 1842–1870
    1. 1. George (H) Bray 1879–1950
  8. 8. Barnabas Bray 1840–1865
  9. 9. James (Knox Polk) Bray 1843–1921 m. Francis (America) Davis 1848–1930
    1. 1. Bessie Bray 1893–1978
    2. 2. Robert Bray 1876–
    3. 3. Frank Bray 1899–1984
    4. 4. Carl (Coatney) Bray 1897–1956
    5. 5. Ethel Bray 1895–1935
    6. 6. Jessie (A) Bray 1889–1959
    7. 7. Author Bray 1891–1972 m. Ivy Bray 1897–
      1. 1. Edith (P) Bray 1915–
      2. 2. Arthur (Carl) Bray 1920–
    8. 8. Mary (Josie) Bray 1887–1916
    9. 9. Fred Bray 1885–1980
    10. 10. Elmer (E) Bray 1882–1934
    11. 11. Tillman Bray 1880–1938
    12. 12. Wilbert Bray 1879–
    13. 13. Robert (Elijah) Bray 1873–1951 m. Robert (E) Bray 1873– m. Aleatha (Manervia) Bray 1875–1963
      1. 1. Hazel (Marie) Cooper 1918–2005
      2. 2. John (Manuel) Bray 1916–1988
      3. 3. Russell (Boyd) Bray 1911–1978
      4. 4. Cecil (Mae) Bray 1904–1986
      5. 5. Oscar (Richard) Bray 1901–1924
      6. 6. roy (lee) bray 1899–1965
      7. 7. Noel (Ivron) Bray 1898–1972
      8. 8. Ernest (D) Bray 1896–1897
      9. 9. Edward (F) Bray 1895–1929
      10. 10. Myrtle (Elizabeth) Bray 1908–2000 m. Marion (Clyde) Holden 1903–1966
        1. 1. Shirley (Dean) Holden 1937–1982
        2. 2. Melvin (Eugene) Holden 1928–1930
        3. 3. Buelah Holden 1938–1999
        4. 4. Donald (Gene) Holden 1937–2002
        5. 5. Betty (Ann) Holden 1932–2004
        6. 6. Mildred (Irene) Holden 1930–2011 m. Billie (Gene) Whisenhunt 1928–2005

Joseph Bray's Timeline

7 Records

1823
1823
Birth of Joseph Bray in Nelson, Kentucky, United States
Nelson, Kentucky, United States
1840
9 Mar 1840
Age 17
Joseph Bray was married in New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky, United States
New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 27
Joseph Bray resided here in District 2, Nelson, Kentucky
District 2, Nelson, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 37
Joseph Bray resided here in District 1, Nelson, Kentucky
District 1, Nelson, Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 47
Joseph Bray resided here in New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky
New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 57
Joseph Bray resided here in New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky, United States
New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky, United States
1887
1887
Age 64
Death of Joseph Bray in Nelson, Kentucky, United States
Nelson, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1823
    Event Place: Nelson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky; Roll: T9_435; Family History Film: 1254435; Page: 282.3000; Enumeration District: 210; Image: 0771.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_491; Page: 176; Image: 352.
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Nelson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_389; Page: 0; Image: 116.
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Nelson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_215; Page: 343; Image: 140.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1840
    Event Place: New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Nelson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Nelson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_215; Page: 343; Image: 140.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Nelson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Nelson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_389; Page: 0; Image: 116.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_491; Page: 176; Image: 352.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky; Roll: T9_435; Family History Film: 1254435; Page: 282.3000; Enumeration District: 210; Image: 0771.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Nelson, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1887
    Event Place: Nelson, Kentucky, United States
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