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Joseph H Wray 1856–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 NOV 1856

Birth Location: Bonbrook, Franklin Co, VA

Death Date: ABT 1926

Death Location: Centropolis, Franklin Co, VA

Father: Meredith Wray

Mother: Susannah Beckner

Spouse(s): Sophia LaPrade

Children(s): Jesse Wray, Covy Wray

The story of Joseph H Wray began in 1856 in Bonbrook, Franklin Co, VA. In 1880, Joseph H Wray established residence. Joseph H Wray married Sophia Catherine Laprade, and had children including Covy C Wray, Jesse Andrew Wray. Joseph H Wray passed away in 1926 in Centropolis, Franklin Co, VA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph H Wray began in 1856 in Bonbrook, Franklin Co, VA.
  • In 1880, Joseph H Wray established residence.
  • Joseph H Wray married Sophia Catherine Laprade, and had children including Covy C Wray, Jesse Andrew Wray.
  • Joseph H Wray passed away in 1926 in Centropolis, Franklin Co, VA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Wray's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Wray
1856–1926
Birth Place: Bonbrook, Franklin Co, VA
Parents
Meredith E Wray
1812–1887
Franklin, Virginia
Susannah Beckner
1823–1880
Franklin (Independent City), Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Jonathan Beckner
1790–1832
of, Franklin, Virginia
Mary (Polly) Sink
1787–
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Beckner
1758–1819
Elizabeth Simmons
1764–1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johan Beckner
1704–1797
Anna Killian
1705–1812
Jacob Simmons
1718–1789
Mary Smith
1719–1744

Joseph Wray's Descendants

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Joseph (H) Wray (2 NOV 1856–ABT 1926) m. Sophia (Catherine) LaPrade (25 JAN 1860–3 NOV 1933)
  1. 1. Jesse (Andrew) Wray 1898–1989
  2. 2. Covy (C.) Wray 1901–1985

Joseph Wray's Timeline

4 Records

1856
2 NOV 1856
Birth of Joseph H Wray in Bonbrook, Franklin Co, VA
Bonbrook, Franklin Co, VA
1880
1880
Age 24
Joseph H Wray resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 54
Joseph H Wray resided here
None
1926
ABT 1926
Age 70
Death of Joseph H Wray in Centropolis, Franklin Co, VA
Centropolis, Franklin Co, VA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 NOV 1856
    Event Place: Bonbrook, Franklin Co, VA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: ABT 1926
    Event Place: Centropolis, Franklin Co, VA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 NOV 1881

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