Jim, These are the "loose ends" that need to be reconfirmed. The information about Henry Bray of London, born in England and married to Elizabeth Tompson on 9 Apr. 1668, was from Pat Welch of Brandon, MS. She cites "Bray Nostalgia" Feb. 1987, pg.3 as the source. The information about Henry Bray (2nd) was that he was born on 22 July 1683 at St.Sepulchre, London, England ,came from Marjorie Rommel, Exeter, CA who cites "Bray Nostalgia", June 1987, pgs. 9,11. What she said was that this Henry came to America in 1700 and died on 11 Feb. 1794. He would have been 110 years old, and this is where some of the "controversy" lies. This Henry was supposed to have married Mary Wilson at NC and it was mentioned that "perhaps" he was born in NC instead of England???She goes on to cite the Chatham Co. NC Will Book C, pg. 6, but I have not read it. The information about Henry Bray (3rd) was that he was born in Orange Co. NC in 1741 and that he was the son of Henry Bray (came to America in 1700) and Mary Wilson.He married Sarah (Sally)Yokley circa 1760 in NC. The order of his children was based on his will. He appeared in the census of 1790 at Chatham Co. NC. pg.183.He appeared on the census of 1800 at Chatham Co. NC pg. 204.He was a planter.He died in Jan. 1812 at Chatham Co. and left a will in Book A, pg. 198. Marjorie Rommel (see above) cites a 1891 letter of Mahala Brown, recorded in the "Bray Nostalgia" June 1986, pg. 6. She also says that he was a "DAR Patriot" and cites "Bray Nostalgia" Oct. 1985, pgs. 6-7.Pat Welch was also "cited" as a resource and was connected with "Bray Nostalgia" Oct. 1987, pg. 33.( The latter must be some of the above information that was handed down from her.) I don't know if I've answered your question about citing documents that take the Brays over to England. But, I have cited some "land" sources which can probably be traced. I would love to get my hands on the "Bray Nostalgia" books However, I do not have these. Can you "confirm" any of the above sources? I would love to get the Brays closer to the "water" and find some sailing vessel records. This kind of information is what we need to work on as a team. Please advise....... Sincerely, Carol Brisson (a Bray "cousin")

You seem to have more than a few loose ends that need tied down . even written word is worthless without documentation , simply because someone has written it down in a book does not make it so . I don't think that there is even any proof that Mary widow of Henry was a Wilson , I am sure Henry did not live to be 110 Patricia Caviness Perkins