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Joseph Tillman Bray 1912–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 May 1912

Birth Location: Wise County, Texas, USA

Death Date: 17 Dec 1986

Death Location: San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA

Father: Joseph Bray

Mother: Irene Burton

Spouse(s): Irene Pogacsas

Children(s): Nancy Bray

The story of Joseph Tillman Bray began in 1912 in Wise County, Texas, USA. In 1920, Joseph Tillman Bray resided in Melrose, Curry, New Mexico, USA. In 1930, Joseph Tillman Bray resided in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California. Joseph Tillman Bray married Irene Pogi Pogacsas, and had children including Linda Jo Bray, Nancy Ann Bray. Joseph Tillman Bray passed away in 1986 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Tillman Bray began in 1912 in Wise County, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Joseph Tillman Bray resided in Melrose, Curry, New Mexico, USA.
  • In 1930, Joseph Tillman Bray resided in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.
  • Joseph Tillman Bray married Irene Pogi Pogacsas, and had children including Linda Jo Bray, Nancy Ann Bray.
  • Joseph Tillman Bray passed away in 1986 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Bray's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Bray
1912–1986
Birth Place: Wise County, Texas, USA
Parents
Joseph Thomas Bray
1875–1935
Paris, Lamar, Texas, USA
Irene Burton
1885–1927
Slidell, Wise, Texas, US
Grandparents
Josiah (B.) Bray
1833–
Nashville Tenn
Martha (Sarah Louise P.) Magness
1842–1912
District 1, Calloway County, Kentucky, USA
William (Fort) Burton
1837–1923
Randolph Co., Missouri, US
Sarah (Coleman) Battle
1844–1902
Bowie Co., Republic of Texas
Great-Grandparents
Ambrose Burton
1812–1851
Martha Parrish
1818–1877
Robert Battle
1819–1892
Susan Fort
1824–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
May Baton
1780–1859
Nancy Woolfolk
1786–1836
William M.D.
1793–1881
Martha Gorham
1796–1883
Orren Battle
1787–1869
Sarah Fort
1786–1843
Dr. Fort
1795–1858
Diana Ligon
1797–1855

Joseph Bray's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (Tillman) Bray (13 May 1912–17 Dec 1986) m. Irene ("Pogi") Pogacsas (22 09 1911–01/20/1969)
  1. 1. Nancy (Ann) Bray 1950–2017

Joseph Bray's Timeline

9 Records

1912
13 May 1912
Birth of Joseph Tillman Bray in Wise County, Texas, USA
Wise County, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
Joseph Tillman Bray resided here in Melrose, Curry, New Mexico, USA
Melrose, Curry, New Mexico, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Joseph Tillman Bray resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
1935
1935
Age 23
Joseph Tillman Bray resided here in Davis, Yolo, California
Davis, Yolo, California
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 28
Joseph Tillman Bray resided here in Sacramento, Sacramento, California, USA
Sacramento, Sacramento, California, USA
1950
1950
Age 38
Joseph Tillman Bray resided here in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
1954
1954
Age 42
Joseph Tillman Bray resided here in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
1986
08 DEC 1986
Age 74
Death of Joseph Tillman Bray in San Diego, California
San Diego, California
1986
17 Dec 1986
Age 74
Burial of Joseph Tillman Bray in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA
San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 May 1912
    Event Place: Wise County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 200
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sacramento, Sacramento, California; Roll: T627_282; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 34-45B
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 553-38-2243; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1952
    [5] California Death Index, Date: 1986-12-08
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Melrose, Curry, New Mexico; Roll: T625_1075; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 50; Image: 760
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 163; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0718; Image: 789.0; FHL microfilm: 2339898
    [8] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Battle Book, pg. 580

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Melrose, Curry, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Melrose, Curry, New Mexico; Roll: T625_1075; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 50; Image: 760

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 163; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0718; Image: 789.0; FHL microfilm: 2339898

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1932
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at and Departing from Ogdensburg, New York, 5271948 - 11281972; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715, 1897-1957

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Davis, Yolo, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sacramento, Sacramento, California; Roll: T627_282; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 34-45B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Sacramento, Sacramento, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 200
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sacramento, Sacramento, California; Roll: T627_282; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 34-45B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: 1327; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 72-34

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Baptist
    Record Source: Battle Book, pg. 580

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at and Departing from Ogdensburg, New York, 5271948 - 11281972; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715, 1897-1957

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 DEC 1986
    Event Place: San Diego, California
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 553-38-2243; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1952
    [3] California Death Index, Date: 1986-12-08
    [4] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1986
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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