BRAY ONE NAME STUDY. BRAY FAMILIES OF AUSTRALIA AND THE UK

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Frank Hamilton Bray1

M, #2, b. 16 January 1912, d. 31 August 1990

Parents

FatherHarry David Bray (b. 2 August 1877, d. 25 September 1941)
MotherAnnie Dawson (b. 28 August 1877, d. 20 June 1952)

Family: Edna May Embleton (b. 23 March 1913, d. 4 May 2001)

SonAllen Hamilton Bray (b. 15 April 1938, d. 9 March 2000)

Biography

He was born on 16 January 1912 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.2,1,3,4,5 Frank Hamilton Bray and Edna May Embleton were married on 18 August 1936 in Presbyterian Church, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.2,3,6 He died on 31 August 1990 in Repatriation Hospital, Concord, NSW, Aust.3 Frank was cremated on 4 September 1990 in Woronora Crematorium, Sutherland, NSW, Aust.3
Frank Hamilton Bray was also known as Pat Bray.7,8 Note.7,8 He had reference number NSW. He had a residence from February 1912 to 1936 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.2,8 He was baptised on 13 May 1917 in Congregational Church, Menai, NSW, Aust.9 He was educated after 1917 in Menai, NSW, Aust.8 He was educated after 1925 in Sutherland, NSW, Aust.8 He was ill on 7 November 1926 in Waterfall, NSW, Aust.8,10 He worked as a a Gardener before 1936 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.2 He had a residence from September 1936 to 1940 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.8 Milit-Serv: 25 September 1939, in Sydney, NSW, Aust.11 He had a residence from 1940 to 1990 in 17 Tasker Ave, Campsie, NSW, Aust.3 Milit-Serv: 9 March 1943.8,12 He worked as a a Plant Operator/Driver in the Air Force and was in Townsville on the wa in 1945.8 He worked as a a Carrier (Owner/Driver) Public Works Dept between 1946 and 1975 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.7,8
Last Edited11 June 2022 21:58:00

Citations

  1. [S440] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Birth Certificate for Frank Hamilton Bray., This is only an extract.
  2. [S432] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Marriage Certificate, Frank Hamilton Bray to Edna May Embleton
  3. [S451] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Frank Hamilton Bray
  4. [S5] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Harry David Bray
  5. [S8] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Annie (Dawson) Bray
  6. [S434] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Edna May (Embleton) Bray
  7. [S2] Neville George Bray, Personal Knowlege, This is my own recollection.
  8. [S6] Family Stories, Verbal history from my Parents.
  9. [S438] Congregational Church Menai NSW, Baptism of Frank Hamilton Bray
  10. [S27] Hurstville Propeller news item regarding Edward (sic Frank) Bray's accident.
  11. [S228] Military Record Frank Hamilton Bray
  12. [S117] Military Service Records, various

Edna May Embleton1

F, #3, b. 23 March 1913, d. 4 May 2001

Parents

FatherGeorge Embleton (b. before 1881)
MotherJanetta Welsh Fairfull (b. before 1883)

Family: Frank Hamilton Bray (b. 16 January 1912, d. 31 August 1990)

SonAllen Hamilton Bray (b. 15 April 1938, d. 9 March 2000)

Biography

She was born on 23 March 1913 in 102 North Park St, Glasgow, Lanark, Scot.2,1,3 Edna May Embleton and Frank Hamilton Bray were married on 18 August 1936 in Presbyterian Church, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.2,4,3 She died on 4 May 2001 in Thomas Rosebery Lodge Illawarra Rd, Marrickville, NSW, Aust.3 Edna was cremated on 8 May 2001 in Woronora Crematorium, Sutherland, NSW, Aust.3
Edna May Embleton was also known as Edna May Bray.2,4 She had reference number SCO, NSW. She had a residence from April 1913 to 1920 in 102 North Park St, Glasgow, Lanark, Scot.5 She immigrated on 12 December 1920 to Sydney, NSW, Aust.3,6,5 She had a residence from 1921 to 1936 in 102 The Avenue, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.2 She worked as a a Dressmaker in 1936 in Hurstville, NSW, Aust.2 She had a residence from September 1936 to 1940 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.5 She had a residence from 1940 to 1990 in 17 Tasker Ave, Campsie, NSW, Aust.4 She was baptised on 17 March 1948 in Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Aust.5 She was naturalised on 9 November 1989 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.7 She had a residence from 1998 to 2001 in Thomas Rosebery Lodge Illawarra Rd, Marrickville, NSW, Aust.3
Last Edited20 May 2021 21:09:00

Citations

  1. [S456] Registrars Office, Glasgow, Scotland, Birth Certificate for Edna May Embleton
  2. [S432] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Marriage Certificate, Frank Hamilton Bray to Edna May Embleton
  3. [S434] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Edna May (Embleton) Bray
  4. [S451] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Frank Hamilton Bray
  5. [S6] Family Stories, Verbal history from my Parents.
  6. [S437] Nellie Embleton, Nellie Embleton's Diary of the families voyage to Australia
  7. [S435] Minister of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs., Certificate of Australian Citizenship for Edna May Bray

Allen Hamilton Bray1

M, #4, b. 15 April 1938, d. 9 March 2000

Parents

FatherFrank Hamilton Bray (b. 16 January 1912, d. 31 August 1990)
MotherEdna May Embleton (b. 23 March 1913, d. 4 May 2001)

Biography

He was born on 15 April 1938 in Crown St Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Aust.2,3,4 Allen Hamilton Bray was married on 8 September 1978 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.5,4 He was divorced before 1984.1 He died on 9 March 2000 in Canterbury Hospital, Campsie, NSW, Aust.3,4 Allen was cremated on 14 March 2000 in Woronora Crematorium, Sutherland, NSW, Aust.4
Allen Hamilton Bray had reference number NSW. He worked as a a Technical Officer from 1958 to 1968 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.5 He received a degree about 1970 in University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Aust.1 He received a degree in 1976 in University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Aust.1 He worked as a a Lecturer, Data Communications in 1978 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.1 He had a residence from 1984 to 2000 in 9 Cobden St, Enfield, NSW, Aust.2,4 He worked as a a Communications Manager before 1999 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.5,4
Last Edited24 May 2003

Citations

  1. [S2] Neville George Bray, Personal Knowlege, This is my own recollection.
  2. [S451] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Frank Hamilton Bray
  3. [S434] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Edna May (Embleton) Bray
  4. [S436] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Allen Hamilton Bray
  5. [S6] Family Stories, Verbal history from my Parents.

Harry David Bray1

M, #6, b. 2 August 1877, d. 25 September 1941

Parents

FatherHarry Cornelius Bray (b. 2 July 1847, d. 19 September 1923)
MotherMary Bannatyne Armitage (b. 9 April 1849, d. 30 August 1926)

Family: Annie Dawson (b. 28 August 1877, d. 20 June 1952)

SonHorace Cornelius Bray+ (b. 2 November 1899, d. 11 March 1968)
DaughterFlorence Emily Bray (b. 5 August 1901, d. 1963)
SonHarry David Bray+ (b. 3 June 1903, d. 14 August 1974)
SonJack Cyril Bray (b. 30 October 1904, d. 15 August 1968)
DaughterThelma Emma Bray+ (b. 9 March 1909, d. 28 February 1988)
SonFrank Hamilton Bray+ (b. 16 January 1912, d. 31 August 1990)
DaughterDaphne Dawson Bray (b. 25 July 1917, d. 29 July 2003)

Biography

He was born on 2 August 1877 in Wyndham St, Alexandria, NSW, Aust.2,1,3,4,5 Harry David Bray and Annie Dawson were married on 22 April 1898 in The Laurels Webbers Rd, Kogarah, NSW, Aust.2,3,6 He died on 25 September 1941 in Hospital Joseph St, Lidcombe, NSW, Aust.3,7 He was buried on 26 September 1941 in Woronora Cemetery, Sutherland, NSW, Aust, grave 573, section AF.3,7
Harry David Bray had reference number NSW. He worked as a a Mattress Maker in 1898 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.2 He had a residence in 1898 in Woids Ave, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.2 He owned The land was taken up as a Homestead Selection very soon after the releas on 20 December 1906 in Portion 298 Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.8,9 He had a residence in January 1912 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.10 He worked as a a Gardener in August 1936 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.11 He owned This is the purchase date of the land confirmed 22 Jul 1920. By sad coin on 12 September 1940 in Portion 298 Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.8 He worked as a a Poultry Farmer in 1941 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.3,8 He had a residence in 1941 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.3,8
Last Edited27 February 2015

Citations

  1. [S4] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Birth Certificate for Harry David Bray
  2. [S3] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Marriage Certificate, Harry David Bray to Annie Dawson
  3. [S5] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Harry David Bray
  4. [S20] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Harry Cornelius Bray
  5. [S30] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Mary Bannatyne (Armitage) Bray
  6. [S8] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Annie (Dawson) Bray
  7. [S66] Woronora Crematorium Transcripts
  8. [S455] NSW Registrar Generals Dept., Certificate of Title for Portion 298, Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust
  9. [S373] Sydney Stock and Station Journal
  10. [S440] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Birth Certificate for Frank Hamilton Bray., This is only an extract.
  11. [S432] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Marriage Certificate, Frank Hamilton Bray to Edna May Embleton

Annie Dawson1

F, #7, b. 28 August 1877, d. 20 June 1952

Parents

FatherJohn Henry Roberts Dawson (b. 22 January 1851, d. 6 June 1931)
MotherEmily Ward (b. 4 December 1853, d. 8 July 1946)

Family: Harry David Bray (b. 2 August 1877, d. 25 September 1941)

SonHorace Cornelius Bray+ (b. 2 November 1899, d. 11 March 1968)
DaughterFlorence Emily Bray (b. 5 August 1901, d. 1963)
SonHarry David Bray+ (b. 3 June 1903, d. 14 August 1974)
SonJack Cyril Bray (b. 30 October 1904, d. 15 August 1968)
DaughterThelma Emma Bray+ (b. 9 March 1909, d. 28 February 1988)
SonFrank Hamilton Bray+ (b. 16 January 1912, d. 31 August 1990)
DaughterDaphne Dawson Bray (b. 25 July 1917, d. 29 July 2003)

Biography

She was born on 28 August 1877 in 148 Greaves St, Nether Hallam, Yorkshire, Eng.2,1,3,4 Annie Dawson and Harry David Bray were married on 22 April 1898 in The Laurels Webbers Rd, Kogarah, NSW, Aust.2,5,3 She died on 20 June 1952 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.3,6 She was buried on 23 June 1952 in Woronora Cemetery, Sutherland, NSW, Aust, grave 573, section AF.3,6
Annie Dawson was also known as Annie Bray.2,3 She had reference number NSW. Note.7 She immigrated on 11 July 1884 to Sydney, NSW, Aust.3,8 She worked as a a Machinist in 1898 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.2 She had a residence in 1898 in Bellevue Pde, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.2 She had a residence in January 1912 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.9 She had a residence in 1941 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.5,10 She had a residence from 1941 to 1952 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.3
Last Edited6 August 2006

Citations

  1. [S7] General Register Office, London, Birth Certificate for Annie Dawson
  2. [S3] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Marriage Certificate, Harry David Bray to Annie Dawson
  3. [S8] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Annie (Dawson) Bray
  4. [S268] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for John Henry Roberts Dawson
  5. [S5] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Harry David Bray
  6. [S66] Woronora Crematorium Transcripts
  7. [S27] Hurstville Propeller news item regarding Edward (sic Frank) Bray's accident.
  8. [S439] NSW Archives, Shipping Record, SS Abergeldie
  9. [S440] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Birth Certificate for Frank Hamilton Bray., This is only an extract.
  10. [S455] NSW Registrar Generals Dept., Certificate of Title for Portion 298, Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust

Florence Emily Bray1

F, #8, b. 5 August 1901, d. 1963

Parents

FatherHarry David Bray (b. 2 August 1877, d. 25 September 1941)
MotherAnnie Dawson (b. 28 August 1877, d. 20 June 1952)

Biography

She was born on 5 August 1901 in Hurstville, NSW, Aust.2,3 Florence Emily Bray and Herbert E Dine were married on 1 June 1928 in Menai, NSW, Aust.4 She died in 1963 in Hurstville, NSW, Aust.3,1
Florence Emily Bray was also known as Florence Emily Dine.4 She had reference number NSW. She had a residence in Peakhurst, NSW, Aust.4
Last Edited4 March 2007

Citations

  1. [S22] NSW Birth, Death and Marriage Indexes
  2. [S5] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Harry David Bray
  3. [S8] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Annie (Dawson) Bray
  4. [S6] Family Stories, Verbal history from my Parents.

Harry David Bray1,2

M, #9, b. 3 June 1903, d. 14 August 1974

Parents

FatherHarry David Bray (b. 2 August 1877, d. 25 September 1941)
MotherAnnie Dawson (b. 28 August 1877, d. 20 June 1952)

Family: Dulcie Marion Thompson (b. 25 December 1907, d. 20 May 1983)

DaughterJoan Winifred Bray (b. 28 August 1929, d. 25 January 1988)

Biography

He was born on 3 June 1903 in Kogarah, NSW, Aust.3,4,2 Harry David Bray and Dulcie Marion Thompson were married on 12 January 1929 in St Georges Church, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.1,2,5 He died on 14 August 1974 in Caringbah, NSW, Aust.1,2,6 Harry was cremated after 14 August 1974 in Woronora Crematorium, Sutherland, NSW, Aust.2,6
Harry David Bray had reference number NSW. Milit-Serv: from 8 March 1919 to 2 June 1928, in Sydney, NSW, Aust.1,7 He worked as a a Farmer before 1929 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.8 He had a residence before 1929 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.8 He had a residence after 1930 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.7 Milit-Serv: 5 February 1934, in Sydney, NSW, Aust.7 Milit-Serv: from 1940 to 1946, in Garden Island, Sydney, NSW, Aust.1,7 He owned this was part of his fathers land. on 14 December 1940 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.9 He had a residence after 1957 in Miranda, NSW, Aust.1,2
Last Edited13 June 2022 15:48:00

Citations

  1. [S6] Family Stories, Verbal history from my Parents.
  2. [S69] Letter from Annie Marshall, Author Address: 2 Barkala Ct, North Ocean Shores NSW 2483, Author E-mail: email address
  3. [S5] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Harry David Bray
  4. [S8] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Annie (Dawson) Bray
  5. [S22] NSW Birth, Death and Marriage Indexes
  6. [S66] Woronora Crematorium Transcripts
  7. [S71] Certificate of Service for Harry David Bray
  8. [S218] Marriage of Harry D Bray to Dulcie Thompson
  9. [S455] NSW Registrar Generals Dept., Certificate of Title for Portion 298, Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust

Jack Cyril Bray1,2

M, #10, b. 30 October 1904, d. 15 August 1968

Parents

FatherHarry David Bray (b. 2 August 1877, d. 25 September 1941)
MotherAnnie Dawson (b. 28 August 1877, d. 20 June 1952)

Biography

He was born on 30 October 1904 in Hurstville, NSW, Aust.3,4,2 Jack Cyril Bray and Esma May Croft were married on 14 December 1927 in Rockdale, NSW, Aust.1 He died on 15 August 1968 in Sutherland, NSW, Aust.1,2 Jack was cremated after 15 August 1968 in Woronora Crematorium, Sutherland, NSW, Aust.1
Jack Cyril Bray had reference number NSW. He had a residence in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.1 He was educated at Naval Cadet; He was a naval cadet on the training ship "Tingira". in 1919 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.1 He owned This was part of his father Harry David's land. on 16 December 1940 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.5
Last Edited17 March 2007

Citations

  1. [S6] Family Stories, Verbal history from my Parents.
  2. [S22] NSW Birth, Death and Marriage Indexes
  3. [S5] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Harry David Bray
  4. [S8] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Annie (Dawson) Bray
  5. [S455] NSW Registrar Generals Dept., Certificate of Title for Portion 298, Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust

Thelma Emma Bray1

F, #11, b. 9 March 1909, d. 28 February 1988

Parents

FatherHarry David Bray (b. 2 August 1877, d. 25 September 1941)
MotherAnnie Dawson (b. 28 August 1877, d. 20 June 1952)

Family: Albert Edward Arthur Long (b. 9 November 1908, d. 10 November 1972)

DaughterValerie Long (b. 24 June 1930, d. before 2007)
DaughterDaphne Long (b. 19 May 1932, d. 15 December 2002)

Biography

She was born on 9 March 1909 in Crown St Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Aust.2,3,1 Thelma Emma Bray and Albert Edward Arthur Long were married on 2 July 1929 in Sutherland, NSW, Aust.1 She died on 28 February 1988 in Moorabbin, Vic, Aust.1
Thelma Emma Bray was also known as Thelma Emma Long.1 She had reference number NSW, Vic. She had a residence from 1930 to 1988 in Moorabbin, Vic, Aust.1
Last Edited24 May 2003

Citations

  1. [S6] Family Stories, Verbal history from my Parents.
  2. [S5] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Harry David Bray
  3. [S8] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Annie (Dawson) Bray

Daphne Dawson Bray1

F, #12, b. 25 July 1917, d. 29 July 2003

Parents

FatherHarry David Bray (b. 2 August 1877, d. 25 September 1941)
MotherAnnie Dawson (b. 28 August 1877, d. 20 June 1952)

Biography

She was born on 25 July 1917 in Arncliffe, NSW, Aust.2,3 Daphne Dawson Bray was married on 24 September 1938 in Menai, NSW, Aust, marriage also registered in Ardlethan.1,4 She died on 29 July 2003 in Urunga, NSW, Aust.
Daphne Dawson Bray was also known as Daphne Dawson Bertram.1 She had reference number NSW. She had a residence in Urunga, NSW, Aust.1
Last Edited26 October 2006

Citations

  1. [S6] Family Stories, Verbal history from my Parents.
  2. [S5] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Harry David Bray
  3. [S8] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Annie (Dawson) Bray
  4. [S22] NSW Birth, Death and Marriage Indexes

Harry Cornelius Bray1,2

M, #13, b. 2 July 1847, d. 19 September 1923

Parents

FatherCornelius Bray (b. 17 November 1813, d. 27 August 1877)
MotherMary Ann Hayles (b. 1816, d. 16 February 1876)

Family: Mary Bannatyne Armitage (b. 9 April 1849, d. 30 August 1926)

SonAlfred Charles Bray+ (b. 24 May 1871, d. 13 March 1914)
DaughterEdith Rhoda Bray+ (b. 13 June 1873, d. 11 April 1947)
DaughterHilda Martha Bray+ (b. 10 December 1875, d. 12 July 1938)
SonHarry David Bray+ (b. 2 August 1877, d. 25 September 1941)
SonPercy William Bray+ (b. 25 September 1879, d. 25 May 1949)
DaughterHessie Mary Bray+ (b. 25 March 1882, d. 1971)
SonJoseph Cornelius Bray+ (b. 19 September 1884, d. 2 March 1946)
SonRobert Ernest Bray+ (b. 11 January 1887, d. 9 November 1986)

Biography

He was born on 2 July 1847 in Marie La Bonne St, Landport, Hampshire, Eng.3,1,2,4 Harry Cornelius Bray and Mary Bannatyne Armitage were married on 22 December 1870 in St Silas, Waterloo, NSW, Aust.3,1,4,5 He died on 19 September 1923 in Woids Ave, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.4,6,7 He was buried on 20 September 1923 in Woronora Cemetery, Sutherland, NSW, Aust, grave 7, sect I.4,6
Harry Cornelius Bray had reference number NSW. He was baptised on 31 October 1847 in St Marys, Portsea, Hampshire, Eng.8 He had a residence in 1870 in Chippendale, NSW, Aust.1 He worked as a a Driver of a Bakers Cart in 1870 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.1 He had a residence in 1877 in Wyndham St, Alexandria, NSW, Aust.3 He worked as a a Van Proprietor in 1877 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.3 He had a residence in 1894 in Woids Ave, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.9,10 He worked as a a Carter from 1898 to 1912 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.9,11 He had a residence in 1901 in Bellevue Pde, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.12 He had a residence from 1912 to 1923 in Woids Ave, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.4 He owned property on 23 August 1912 in Lots 20 & 22 Woids Ave, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.11 He worked as a a Horse Driver, (given on sons death certificate). before 1923 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.13 He worked as a a Carter in 1923 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.4
Last Edited12 July 2010

Citations

  1. [S9] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Marriage Certificate, Harry Cornelius Bray to Mary Valentine Armitage
  2. [S10] Registrar General London, Birth Certificate for Harry Cornelius Bray
  3. [S4] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Birth Certificate for Harry David Bray
  4. [S20] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Harry Cornelius Bray
  5. [S30] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Mary Bannatyne (Armitage) Bray
  6. [S66] Woronora Crematorium Transcripts
  7. [S22] NSW Birth, Death and Marriage Indexes
  8. [S441] Parish Register, St Marys Portsea, Hampshire, Eng, Baptism of Harry Cornelius Bray
  9. [S3] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Marriage Certificate, Harry David Bray to Annie Dawson
  10. [S35] Obituary of Robert Ernest Bray
  11. [S453] NSW Registrar of Land Titles, Certificate of Title for Lots 20 and 22 Woids Ave Hurstville.
  12. [S234] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Martha (Files) Armitage
  13. [S5] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Harry David Bray

Mary Bannatyne Armitage1,2

F, #14, b. 9 April 1849, d. 30 August 1926

Parents

FatherJoseph Armitage (b. about 1816, d. 14 September 1862)
MotherMartha Files (b. March 1818, d. 11 February 1901)

Family: Harry Cornelius Bray (b. 2 July 1847, d. 19 September 1923)

SonAlfred Charles Bray+ (b. 24 May 1871, d. 13 March 1914)
DaughterEdith Rhoda Bray+ (b. 13 June 1873, d. 11 April 1947)
DaughterHilda Martha Bray+ (b. 10 December 1875, d. 12 July 1938)
SonHarry David Bray+ (b. 2 August 1877, d. 25 September 1941)
SonPercy William Bray+ (b. 25 September 1879, d. 25 May 1949)
DaughterHessie Mary Bray+ (b. 25 March 1882, d. 1971)
SonJoseph Cornelius Bray+ (b. 19 September 1884, d. 2 March 1946)
SonRobert Ernest Bray+ (b. 11 January 1887, d. 9 November 1986)

Biography

She was born on 9 April 1849 in the English Channel.3,1,4,2 Mary Bannatyne Armitage and Harry Cornelius Bray were married on 22 December 1870 in St Silas, Waterloo, NSW, Aust.3,1,5,4 She died on 30 August 1926 in 9 Riley St, Kogarah, NSW, Aust.4,6,7 She was buried on 1 September 1926 in Woronora Cemetery, Sutherland, NSW, Aust, grave 7, section I.4,6
Mary Bannatyne Armitage was also known as Mary Valentine Armitage.1,7 She was also known as Mary Bannatyne Bray.1,3 She had reference number NSW. Note.1 She had a residence in 1870 in Chippendale, NSW, Aust.1 She had a residence in 1877 in Wyndham St, Alexandria, NSW, Aust.3 She had a residence in 1894 in Woids Ave, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.8,9 She had a residence in 1901 in Bellevue Pde, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.10 She had a residence from 1912 to 1923 in Woids Ave, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.5
Last Edited9 November 2006

Citations

  1. [S9] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Marriage Certificate, Harry Cornelius Bray to Mary Valentine Armitage
  2. [S445] NSW Archives, List of Immigrants on the ship Mary Bannatyne
  3. [S4] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Birth Certificate for Harry David Bray
  4. [S30] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Mary Bannatyne (Armitage) Bray
  5. [S20] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Harry Cornelius Bray
  6. [S66] Woronora Crematorium Transcripts
  7. [S22] NSW Birth, Death and Marriage Indexes
  8. [S3] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Marriage Certificate, Harry David Bray to Annie Dawson
  9. [S35] Obituary of Robert Ernest Bray
  10. [S234] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Martha (Files) Armitage

Alfred Charles Bray1

M, #15, b. 24 May 1871, d. 13 March 1914

Parents

FatherHarry Cornelius Bray (b. 2 July 1847, d. 19 September 1923)
MotherMary Bannatyne Armitage (b. 9 April 1849, d. 30 August 1926)

Family: Ellen Louisa Cole (b. about 1874, d. 27 September 1943)

DaughterLevena Mary Bray+ (b. 1894, d. 7 August 1966)
SonAlfred Ernest Cornelius Bray+ (b. 3 March 1897, d. 26 June 1968)
DaughterMarjorie Elizabeth Martha Bray (b. 1899, d. 20 March 1986)
DaughterDaisy Fredrita Bray (b. 1901, d. 29 March 1981)
DaughterDorothy Grace (Dolly) Bray+ (b. 1903, d. 21 June 1978)
DaughterPearl L Bray (b. 1906)
SonCharles Cole Bray+ (b. 4 May 1908, d. 21 December 1970)
DaughterRuby Esther Bray (b. 1910, d. 17 January 1910)

Biography

He was born on 24 May 1871 in Redfern, NSW, Aust.1 Alfred Charles Bray and Ellen Louisa Cole were married in 1894 in Balmain, NSW, Aust.1 He died on 13 March 1914 in Exeter, NSW, Aust.2,3,1,4,5 He was buried after 13 March 1914 in Woronora Cemetery, Sutherland, NSW, Aust.5
Alfred Charles Bray had reference number NSW. He worked as a a Train Guard (Mail Van) in 1914 in NSW, Aust.4 He had a residence in 1914 in Bellevue Pde, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.4
Last Edited4 November 2004

Citations

  1. [S22] NSW Birth, Death and Marriage Indexes
  2. [S20] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Harry Cornelius Bray
  3. [S30] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Mary Bannatyne (Armitage) Bray
  4. [S6] Family Stories, Verbal history from my Parents.
  5. [S66] Woronora Crematorium Transcripts

Edith Rhoda Bray1

F, #16, b. 13 June 1873, d. 11 April 1947

Parents

FatherHarry Cornelius Bray (b. 2 July 1847, d. 19 September 1923)
MotherMary Bannatyne Armitage (b. 9 April 1849, d. 30 August 1926)

Family: Samuel Thomas Colbran (b. 17 May 1871, d. 2 March 1935)

SonWilliam Thomas Colbran (b. 6 November 1899, d. 21 September 1947)
SonArthur Edward Colbran (b. 25 September 1901, d. 15 May 1961)
SonAlfred Armitage Colbran (b. 25 July 1903, d. 16 April 1974)
DaughterMary Edith Ann Colbran (b. 23 July 1905, d. 19 June 2008)
SonHarry Samson Colbran (b. 31 January 1907, d. 17 September 1976)
SonPercival Valentine Colbran (b. 1 December 1909, d. 26 September 1933)
SonRobert Charles Colbran (b. 15 December 1911, d. 15 January 1970)
SonJames Albert Colbran (b. 19 January 1914, d. 15 May 1942)
DaughterHilda Eva Colbran (b. 10 February 1917, d. 11 July 2000)

Biography

She was born on 13 June 1873 in Glebe, NSW, Aust.2,3,1 Edith Rhoda Bray and Samuel Thomas Colbran were married on 28 December 1898 in Blakehurst Congregational Church, Kogarah, NSW, Aust.1,4,5 She died on 11 April 1947 in Kogarah, NSW, Aust.6 She was buried after 11 April 1947 in Woronora Cemetery, Sutherland, NSW, Aust.4
Edith Rhoda Bray was also known as Edith Rhoda Colbran.1 She had reference number NSW. She had a residence in Blakehurst, NSW, Aust.6
Last Edited22 March 2008

Citations

  1. [S22] NSW Birth, Death and Marriage Indexes
  2. [S20] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Harry Cornelius Bray
  3. [S30] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Mary Bannatyne (Armitage) Bray
  4. [S56] Internet sources
  5. [S188] Letter from Paul Ashley, Author E-mail: email address
  6. [S6] Family Stories, Verbal history from my Parents.

Hilda Martha Bray1

F, #17, b. 10 December 1875, d. 12 July 1938

Parents

FatherHarry Cornelius Bray (b. 2 July 1847, d. 19 September 1923)
MotherMary Bannatyne Armitage (b. 9 April 1849, d. 30 August 1926)

Family: William Edward Berry (b. 1868, d. 4 July 1932)

DaughterRuth Mary Hilda Berry (b. 1897, d. 12 July 1985)
SonWilliam Herbert Berry (b. 1899, d. 13 September 1948)
SonHarry Charles Berry (b. 1901, d. 19 May 1967)
SonRobert Cornelius Berry (b. 1902, d. 28 June 1968)
DaughterClarice Isabel Berry (b. 1904, d. 20 July 1980)
DaughterThelma Aileen Berry (b. 1906, d. 1 June 1972)
SonLeslie George Berry (b. 1909, d. 18 November 1963)
DaughterMuriel Louisa Berry (b. 1912, d. 5 October 1995)

Biography

She was born on 10 December 1875 in Redfern, NSW, Aust.2,3,1,4 Hilda Martha Bray and William Edward Berry were married in 1896 in Kogarah, NSW, Aust.1 She died on 12 July 1938 in Ramsgate, NSW, Aust.5,6
Hilda Martha Bray was also known as Hilda Martha Berry.1 She had reference number NSW. She had a residence in Kogarah, NSW, Aust.5
Last Edited12 August 2021 20:21:00

Citations

  1. [S22] NSW Birth, Death and Marriage Indexes
  2. [S20] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Harry Cornelius Bray
  3. [S30] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Mary Bannatyne (Armitage) Bray
  4. [S82] Letter from Carmel Ecomomos, Author E-mail: email address
  5. [S6] Family Stories, Verbal history from my Parents.
  6. [S479] Letter, Marilyn Mills

Percy William Bray1

M, #18, b. 25 September 1879, d. 25 May 1949

Parents

FatherHarry Cornelius Bray (b. 2 July 1847, d. 19 September 1923)
MotherMary Bannatyne Armitage (b. 9 April 1849, d. 30 August 1926)

Family: Mabel Frances Farr (b. before 1882, d. 1966)

SonHerbert William Bray+ (b. 1901, d. 1975)
SonPercy Ernest Bray (b. 1902, d. 1969)
DaughterSylvia I Bray (b. 1904)
DaughterWinifred O Bray (b. 1907)
SonKeith Leonard Bray (b. 20 April 1909)
DaughterPhyllis M Bray (b. 1911)
DaughterDoris V Bray (b. 1914)

Biography

He was born on 25 September 1879 in Redfern, NSW, Aust.2,3,1 Percy William Bray and Mabel Frances Farr were married in 1900 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.1 He and Mabel Frances Farr were divorced between 1914 and 1931 in NSW, Aust. He and Annie Elizabeth Leader were married in 1931 in Rosebery, NSW, Aust.1,4 He died on 25 May 1949 in Kogarah, NSW, Aust.5,1 He was buried after 25 May 1949 in Woronora Cemetery, Sutherland, NSW, Aust.6
Percy William Bray had reference number NSW. He worked as a Storeman.5 He had a residence in September 1923 in Bursell St, Guildford, NSW, Aust.2 He had a residence in August 1926 in 11 Goode St, Granville, NSW, Aust.3
Last Edited19 August 2020 22:36:00

Citations

  1. [S22] NSW Birth, Death and Marriage Indexes
  2. [S20] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Harry Cornelius Bray
  3. [S30] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Mary Bannatyne (Armitage) Bray
  4. [S82] Letter from Carmel Ecomomos, Author E-mail: email address
  5. [S6] Family Stories, Verbal history from my Parents.
  6. [S66] Woronora Crematorium Transcripts

Hessie Mary Bray1,2

F, #19, b. 25 March 1882, d. 1971

Parents

FatherHarry Cornelius Bray (b. 2 July 1847, d. 19 September 1923)
MotherMary Bannatyne Armitage (b. 9 April 1849, d. 30 August 1926)

Family: Arthur James Beehag (b. 1882, d. 1937)

SonArthur Harry Beehag (b. 1902, d. 1971)

Biography

She was born on 25 March 1882 in Redfern, NSW, Aust.3,4,1,2 Hessie Mary Bray and Arthur James Beehag were married in 1902 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.1 She and Walter Henry Moyle were married in 1944 in Rockdale, NSW, Aust.5 She died in 1971 in NSW, Aust.6
Hessie Mary Bray was also known as Hessie Mary Beehag.1 She was also known as Essie Bray.1 She was also known as Hessie Mary Moyle.5 She had reference number NSW. She had a residence in Sylvania, NSW, Aust.6
Last Edited4 March 2007

Citations

  1. [S22] NSW Birth, Death and Marriage Indexes
  2. [S82] Letter from Carmel Ecomomos, Author E-mail: email address
  3. [S20] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Harry Cornelius Bray
  4. [S30] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Mary Bannatyne (Armitage) Bray
  5. [S140] Letter from Marilyn Mills, Author E-mail: email address
  6. [S6] Family Stories, Verbal history from my Parents.

Joseph Cornelius Bray1

M, #20, b. 19 September 1884, d. 2 March 1946

Parents

FatherHarry Cornelius Bray (b. 2 July 1847, d. 19 September 1923)
MotherMary Bannatyne Armitage (b. 9 April 1849, d. 30 August 1926)

Family: Jane Harriet Brown (b. 23 March 1885, d. 2 January 1986)

DaughterElsie Jane Bray (b. 1904, d. 20 January 1978)
SonThomas Joseph Bray (b. 1907, d. 2 May 1968)

Biography

He was born on 19 September 1884 in Petersham, NSW, Aust.2,3,1,4 Joseph Cornelius Bray and Jane Harriet Brown were married in July 1903 in Sydney, NSW, Aust, have known Grandchildren, Dorothy, Stephen, Wally, Pam, Lynette, Joan, Myra, Dennis, they also have 14 Great Granchildren and 7 Great Great Grandchildren all these are not yet identified into family groups.1,5 He died on 2 March 1946 in Kogarah, NSW, Aust.3,6,1 Joseph was cremated after 2 March 1946 in Woronora Crematorium, Sutherland, NSW, Aust.6
Joseph Cornelius Bray had reference number NSW. He worked as a a Green Grocer in 1923 in Rockdale, NSW, Aust.7 He had a residence between 1923 and 1984 in Woids Ave, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.7 He owned He inherited the land after his father's death, but it was necessary to p in November 1923 in Lots 20 & 22 Woids Ave, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.7
Last Edited25 March 2014

Citations

  1. [S22] NSW Birth, Death and Marriage Indexes
  2. [S20] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Harry Cornelius Bray
  3. [S30] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Mary Bannatyne (Armitage) Bray
  4. [S82] Letter from Carmel Ecomomos, Author E-mail: email address
  5. [S134] Hurstville Newspaper Article
  6. [S66] Woronora Crematorium Transcripts
  7. [S453] NSW Registrar of Land Titles, Certificate of Title for Lots 20 and 22 Woids Ave Hurstville.

Robert Ernest Bray1

M, #21, b. 11 January 1887, d. 9 November 1986

Parents

FatherHarry Cornelius Bray (b. 2 July 1847, d. 19 September 1923)
MotherMary Bannatyne Armitage (b. 9 April 1849, d. 30 August 1926)

Family: Vera Maude Seymour (b. 1892, d. 27 June 1963)

SonLen Bowden (b. between 1912 and 1937)
DaughterGwendoline Maude Bray (b. 1913, d. 18 March 1994)
SonErnest Walter Bray (b. 21 July 1917, d. 1945)
SonMervyn Harry Bray+ (b. 17 August 1921, d. 5 August 2007)
SonLeonard James Bray+ (b. 23 October 1925, d. 13 March 2017)
DaughterEnid Mary Bray (b. 23 October 1925, d. 25 December 2011)

Biography

He was born on 11 January 1887 in Tramway St, Botany, NSW, Aust.2,3,4 Robert Ernest Bray and Vera Maude Seymour were married on 13 November 1912 in Bellevue Congregational Ch., Hurstville, NSW, Aust.1,5,4 He died on 9 November 1986 in Darling Pt Hosp, Sydney, NSW, Aust.5,4,6,1 Robert was cremated on 11 November 1986 in Woronora Crematorium, Sutherland, NSW, Aust.5,6
Robert Ernest Bray had reference number NSW. He had a residence from 1894 to 1986 in Bellevue Pde, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.4 He worked as a a Cabinet Maker with Anthony Horderns. after 1907 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.4 He worked as a a Seedsman with Yates Seeds. from 1910 to 1945 in NSW, Aust.4
Last Edited30 September 2020 16:12:00

Citations

  1. [S22] NSW Birth, Death and Marriage Indexes
  2. [S20] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Harry Cornelius Bray
  3. [S30] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Mary Bannatyne (Armitage) Bray
  4. [S35] Obituary of Robert Ernest Bray
  5. [S34] Death Notice for Robert Ernest Bray
  6. [S66] Woronora Crematorium Transcripts

George Embleton

M, #22, b. before 1881

Family: Janetta Welsh Fairfull (b. before 1883)

DaughterNellie Embleton+ (b. 13 June 1902, d. 19 September 1985)
SonLaurence Eugene Douglas Embleton (b. about 1911)
DaughterEdna May Embleton+ (b. 23 March 1913, d. 4 May 2001)

Biography

He was born before 1881 in Leeds, Yorkshire, Eng.1 George Embleton and Janetta Welsh Fairfull were married on 4 April 1901 in St Peters, Braid St, Glasgow, Lanark, Scot.2
Last Edited27 March 2003

Citations

  1. [S2] Neville George Bray, Personal Knowlege, This is my own recollection.
  2. [S456] Registrars Office, Glasgow, Scotland, Birth Certificate for Edna May Embleton

Janetta Welsh Fairfull

F, #23, b. before 1883

Family: George Embleton (b. before 1881)

DaughterNellie Embleton+ (b. 13 June 1902, d. 19 September 1985)
SonLaurence Eugene Douglas Embleton (b. about 1911)
DaughterEdna May Embleton+ (b. 23 March 1913, d. 4 May 2001)

Biography

She was born before 1883 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scot.1 Janetta Welsh Fairfull and George Embleton were married on 4 April 1901 in St Peters, Braid St, Glasgow, Lanark, Scot.2
Last Edited27 March 2003

Citations

  1. [S2] Neville George Bray, Personal Knowlege, This is my own recollection.
  2. [S456] Registrars Office, Glasgow, Scotland, Birth Certificate for Edna May Embleton

Nellie Embleton1

F, #24, b. 13 June 1902, d. 19 September 1985

Parents

FatherGeorge Embleton (b. before 1881)
MotherJanetta Welsh Fairfull (b. before 1883)

Family 1: William Watret Grierson (b. before 1903)

DaughterDoreen Emily Grierson (b. 12 August 1924, d. 16 September 1985)

Family 2: Horace Cornelius Bray (b. 2 November 1899, d. 11 March 1968)

DaughterMavis Irene Bray (b. 25 March 1931, d. 13 July 2010)
SonLaurence Douglas Bray (b. 6 June 1933, d. 24 July 1981)
SonNorman George Bray (b. 1 September 1940, d. 15 September 2019)

Biography

She was born on 13 June 1902 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scot.1 Nellie Embleton and William Watret Grierson were married on 10 February 1923 in Kogarah, NSW, Aust.1 She and William Watret Grierson were divorced between 1925 and 1929 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.1 She and Horace Cornelius Bray were married on 11 February 1930 in Hurstville, NSW, Aust.1 She died on 19 September 1985 in Bodington Hospital, Wentworth Falls, NSW, Aust.1 Nellie was cremated on 21 September 1985 in Woronora Crematorium, Sutherland, NSW, Aust.1,2
Nellie Embleton was also known as Nellie Bray.1 She was also known as Nellie Grierson.1 She had reference number SCO, NSW. She was educated at Business College in 1918 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scot.1 She worked as a a Shorthand Typist from 1918 to 1920 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scot.1 She immigrated on 12 December 1920 to Sydney, NSW, Aust.3 She worked as a a Book-keeper, Typist from 1921 to March 1923 in Rockdale, NSW, Aust.1 She had a residence from 1921 to 1930 in 102 The Avenue, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.1 She worked as a Poultry Farmers & Market Gardeners from 1930 to 1968 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.1 She had a residence from 1930 to 1968 in Old Illawarra Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.1 She had a residence from 1970 to 1984 in Belmore Rd, Peakhurst, NSW, Aust.1
Last Edited5 August 2004

Citations

  1. [S6] Family Stories, Verbal history from my Parents.
  2. [S66] Woronora Crematorium Transcripts
  3. [S437] Nellie Embleton, Nellie Embleton's Diary of the families voyage to Australia

John Henry Roberts Dawson1

M, #25, b. 22 January 1851, d. 6 June 1931

Parents

FatherHenry Dawson (b. 1828)
MotherMartha Ann Roberts (b. 1824)

Family: Emily Ward (b. 4 December 1853, d. 8 July 1946)

DaughterEmma G Dawson (b. 1872, d. after 1946)
SonDawson (b. after 1872, d. before 1881)
DaughterDawson (b. after 1872, d. before 1881)
DaughterAnnie Dawson+ (b. 28 August 1877, d. 20 June 1952)
DaughterEdith Dawson (b. 1879, d. after 1946)
SonHorace Dawson (b. 1882, d. after 1947)
DaughterLily Dawson (b. 1884, d. March 1977)

Biography

He was born on 22 January 1851 in 139 Meadow St, Sheffield, Yorkshire, Eng.2,1,3 John Henry Roberts Dawson and Emily Ward were married on 24 September 1871 in St Marys, Walkley, Yorkshire, Eng.2,3,4 He died on 6 June 1931 in 77 Beaconsfield St, Bexley, NSW, Aust.3 He was buried on 8 June 1931 in Woronora Cemetery, Sutherland, NSW, Aust, grave 252, section AF.3
John Henry Roberts Dawson had reference number YKS, NSW. He worked as a a Scholar in 1861 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, Eng.5 He had a residence in 1871 in 21 Crescent Rd, Walkley, Yorkshire, Eng.2,6 He worked as a a File Grinder from 1871 to 1881 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, Eng.7,2,8 He worked as a operators of a Mixed Business. This has been claimed by a descendant in h in 1872 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, Eng.9 He had a residence in 1877 in 148 Greaves St, Nether Hallam, Yorkshire, Eng.7 He had a residence in 1881 in 69 Walkley Bank Rd, Nether Hallam, Yorkshire, Eng.8 He worked as a a Sheep Shears Grinder in 1884 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.10 He immigrated on 11 July 1884 to Sydney, NSW, Aust.3,4,10,9 He had a residence from 1885 to 1898 in Bellevue Pde, Hurstville, NSW, Aust.11,9 He worked as a a Grinder in 1898 in Sydney, NSW, Aust.11 He owned They took up Homestead selection portion 258 at Menai (then Bangor)and wo on 30 June 1898 in Bridge Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.9,12 He worked as a Farmers, mainly poultry. before 1931 in Bridge Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.13,3,9 He had a residence in 1931 in Bridge Rd, Menai, NSW, Aust.3
Last Edited27 February 2015

Citations

  1. [S257] General Register Office, London, Birth Certificate for John Henry Roberts Dawson
  2. [S245] Register of Marriages, St Mary's, Walkley, Sheffield, York, Marriage Certificate, John Henry Roberts Dawson to Emily Ward
  3. [S268] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for John Henry Roberts Dawson
  4. [S298] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Emily (Ward) Dawson
  5. [S53] 1861 Census Sheffield, Clarence St
  6. [S52] 1871 Census for Sheffield, Crescent Rd
  7. [S7] General Register Office, London, Birth Certificate for Annie Dawson
  8. [S449] 1881 Census for Sheffield, King James St Nether Hallam
  9. [S26] Obituary of Emily (Ward) Dawson
  10. [S439] NSW Archives, Shipping Record, SS Abergeldie
  11. [S3] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Marriage Certificate, Harry David Bray to Annie Dawson
  12. [S373] Sydney Stock and Station Journal
  13. [S8] NSW Registrar of BDM's, Death Certificate for Annie (Dawson) Bray