YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Mary Elisabeth Lay 1876–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Sep 1876

Birth Location: Higbee, Randolph County, Missouri

Death Date: 16 Jan 1970

Death Location: Riverside, Riverside County, California, United States of America

Father: William Lay

Mother: Cynthia Myers

Spouse(s): James Bradley

Children(s): Viola Bradley, Earl Bradley, Ozella Bradley, William Bradley, Mary Bradley, John Bradley

In 1876, Mary Elisabeth Lay entered the world in Higbee, Randolph County, Missouri, born to William Franklin Lay And Cynthia Jane Myers. In 1876, Mary Elisabeth Lay resided in Township 50, Howard, Missouri. In 1880, Mary Elisabeth Lay resided in Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri, USA. Mary Elisabeth Lay married James H Bradley, and had children including Earl Harold Bradley, John Lowell Bradley, Mary Gertrude Bradley, Ozella Frances Bradley, Viola Blessing Bradley, William James Bradley. Mary Elisabeth Lay passed away in 1970 in Riverside, Riverside County, California, United States of America.

Find more search results for Mary Lay
ML

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1876, Mary Elisabeth Lay entered the world in Higbee, Randolph County, Missouri, born to William Franklin Lay And Cynthia Jane Myers.
  • In 1876, Mary Elisabeth Lay resided in Township 50, Howard, Missouri.
  • In 1880, Mary Elisabeth Lay resided in Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri, USA.
  • Mary Elisabeth Lay married James H Bradley, and had children including Earl Harold Bradley, John Lowell Bradley, Mary Gertrude Bradley, Ozella Frances Bradley, Viola Blessing Bradley, William James Bradley.
  • Mary Elisabeth Lay passed away in 1970 in Riverside, Riverside County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Lay
1851–1913
Birth Location: Howard County, Missouri, United States of America
WL
Cynthia Myers
1858–1943
Birth Location: Fayette, Howard, Missouri, United States
CM

Spouses(s)

James Bradley
1871–1949
Birth Location: Missouri
JB

Children(s)

Viola Bradley
1910–2000
Birth Location: Higbee, Randolph County, Missouri
VB
Earl Bradley
1899–1973
Birth Location: Missouri
EB
Ozella Bradley
1912–2001
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
OB
William Bradley
1903–1978
Birth Location: Higbee, Missouri, USA
WB
Mary Bradley
1901–1902
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
MB
John Bradley
1909–1909
Birth Location: –
JB

Mary Lay's Ancestors

Self
Mary Lay
1876–1970
Birth Place: Higbee, Randolph County, Missouri
Parents
William Franklin Lay
1851–1913
Howard County, Missouri, United States of America
Cynthia (Jane) Myers
1858–1943
Fayette, Howard, Missouri, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Lay's Descendants

1.
ML
Mary (Elisabeth) Lay (28 Sep 1876–16 Jan 1970) m. James (H.) Bradley (Abt 1871–25 Mar 1949)
  1. 1. Viola (Blessing) Bradley 1910–2000 m. Ralph Munson 1913–1999
  2. 2. Earl (Harold) Bradley 1899–1973 m. Naomi Smalley 1899–1988
    1. 1. Lois ("Kay") Bradley 1924– m. Robert (R) Pralle 1917–
    2. 2. Carol (Ann) Bradley 1932–2021 m. Jerold (V) Henning 1933–2019
  3. 3. Ozella (Frances) Bradley 1912–2001
  4. 4. William (James) Bradley 1903–1978 m. Esther (Marie Kristin) Hansen 1896–1990 m. Laura (Bell) Jordan 1902–1962
    1. 1. Ronald (Gordon) Bradley 1936–2019
    2. 2. James (Sylvan) Bradley 1927–1976
    3. 3. Kenneth (Paul Bradley) Jr 1930–2014
  5. 5. Mary (Gertrude) Bradley 1901–1902
  6. 6. John (Lowell) Bradley 1909–1909

Mary Lay's Timeline

11 Records

1876
28 Sep 1876
Birth of Mary Elisabeth Lay in Higbee, Randolph County, Missouri
Higbee, Randolph County, Missouri
1876
1876
Mary Elisabeth Lay resided here in Township 50, Howard, Missouri
Township 50, Howard, Missouri
1880
1880
Age 4
Mary Elisabeth Lay resided here in Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri, USA
Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 24
Mary Elisabeth Lay resided here in Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri, USA
Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
Mary Elisabeth Lay resided here in Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri, USA
Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 44
Mary Elisabeth Lay resided here in Peoria, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
Peoria, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
Mary Elisabeth Lay resided here in Riverside, Riverside, Riverside, California, USA
Riverside, Riverside, Riverside, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 59
Mary Elisabeth Lay resided here in Riverside, Riverside, California
Riverside, Riverside, California
1940
1940
Age 64
Mary Elisabeth Lay resided here in , Riverside, Riverside, California, USA
, Riverside, Riverside, California, USA
1965
1965
Age 89
Mary Elisabeth Lay resided here in California
California
1970
16 Jan 1970
Age 94
Death of Mary Elisabeth Lay in Whittier, , California, USA
Whittier, , California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1876
    Event Place: Higbee, Randolph County, Missouri

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1876
    Event Place: Township 50, Howard, Missouri
    Record Source: Missouri, U.S., State Census Collection, 1844-1881, Year: 1910; Census Place: Howard, Missouri; Roll: MOSC_2817

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri; Roll: 690; Page: 208D; Enumeration District: 092

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Peoria, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Riverside, Riverside, Riverside, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Riverside, Riverside, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Riverside, Riverside, California; Roll: m-t0627-00277; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 33-37

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , Riverside, Riverside, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Riverside, Riverside, California; Roll: m-t0627-00277; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 33-37

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1965
    Event Place: California
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1970
    Event Place: Whittier, , California, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Riverside, Riverside County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Mary Lay

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE