Clare Wray

Notes:

1920 United States Census: Film # 1820766; Digital GS 4311591; Image # 01034; Sheet # 12
Name: Clare Wray
Res: Gladwin, Michigan
Est. Birth Yr: 1915
Age: 5 yrs
Birthplace: Michigan
Relationship to Head: Son
Sex: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
Living with Father Claude Wray & Mother Edith (Stone) Wray and siblings Clayton Wray, Delvin Wray and Alfred Wray

Other Events and Attributes:

• Birth: 22 Aug 1882, Buel, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA
• 1900 Census: 1900, Sage & Grout Twp, Gladwin, Michigan, USA; 1900 USA Census
• Marriage: 10 Nov 1910, Gladwin, Gladwin, Michigan, USA; Michigan Marriages 1868-1925
• 1920 Census: 1920, Gladwin, Gladwin, Michigan, USA; 1920 USA Census

Notes:

Birth: Film 2320694, Digital GSU 4207042, Image # 157, Ref # item 1, P 147 rn 214
Name: Cloud Wrea * suspect this should be Claude Wray
Date: 22 August 1882
Place: Buel, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA
Sex: Male
Father: William Wrea , birthplace Canada * suspect this should be Wray
Mother: Polly Wrea birthplace Canada * suspect this should be Wray

1900 Census: Sage & Grout townships, Gladwin, Michigan, Enumeration District 0099, Sheet 3A, Household # 49, Ref 27, GSU film 1240711, Image 00555
Name: Wray, William J.
Birth, Jan 1857
Birthplace: Canada
Spouse: Polly J. Wray of Canada
Father's birthplace: England
Mother's birthplace: England
White
Male
Married x 25 yrs, thus est marriage yr 1875
Immigration Yr: 1880
Others enumerated with William J. Wray at this address were his wife Polly J. Wray and children:
Claude Wray, born Aug 1881 Michigan
Nancy Wray, born Jan 1886
Harold Wray, born Mar 1891


1920 Census: Gladwin, Gladwin, Michigan, USA; Film # 1820766; Digital GS 4311591; Image 01034; Ref # 12
Name: Wray, Claude
Res: , Gladwin, Michigan, USA
Est. Birth Yr: 1884
Age: 36 yrs
Birthplace: Michigan
Head: Self
Sex: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Married

Social Security Death Index
SSN: 383-01-1139
Last Res: 48506 Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA
Born: 22 Aug 1882
Died: Aug 1973

Claude married Edith Stone on 10 Nov 1910 in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA. Edith was born in 1893 in , , Michigan, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Marriage: 10 Nov 1910, Gladwin, Gladwin, Michigan, USA; Michigan Marriages 1868-1925

Notes:

1920 Census: Gladwin, Gladwin, Michigan, USA; Film # 1820766; Digital GS 4311591; Image 01034; Ref # 12
Name: Wray, Edith
Residence: , Gladwin, Michigan
Estimated birth year: 1894
Age in years: 26
Birthplace: Michigan
Relationship to head-of-household: Wife
Gender: Female
Race or color (on document): White
Marital status: Married
Father's birthplace:
Mother's birthplace:
Film number: 1820766
Digital GS number: 4311591
Image number: 01034
Sheet number: 12
Collection: United States Census, 1920

Other Events and Attributes:

• Marriage: 21 Oct 1874, , Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; Ontario Canada Marriages 1857-1924
• Census: 1900, Sage & Grout Twp, Gladwin, Michigan, USA; 1900 Michigan USA Census
• Census: 1920, , Gladwin, Michigan, USA; 1920 Michigan USA Census

Notes:

Marriage Source: Ontario Canada Marriages 1857-1924, MS932_15
Groom: William Wray
Age 21
Birth: abt 1853, Norwich, Oxford Cty, Ontario, Canada
Parents: John & Mary Wray

Bride: Polly Jane Westbrook
Age 18
Birth: abt 1856
Parents: Benjamin & Polly A. Westbrook
Date: 21 Oct 1874
Place, Oxford Cty, Ontario, Canada

Haven't found Wm Wray in the 1880 USA census yet, but his wife Polly J. and their children were living with Wm's brother Joseph Wray in Lexington Twp, Sanilac Cty, Michigan as well as Polly J. (Westbrook) parents Benjamin & Polly Westbrook hw 2009

1900 Census: Sage & Grout townships, Gladwin, Michigan, Enumeration District 0099, Sheet 3A, Household # 49, Ref 27, GSU film 1240711, Image 00555
Name: Wray, William J.
Birth, Jan 1857
Birthplace: Canada
Spouse: Polly J. Wray of Canada
Father's birthplace: England
Mother's birthplace: England
White
Male
Married x 25 yrs, thus est marriage yr 1875
Immigration Yr: 1880
Others enumerated with William J. Wray at this address were his wife Polly J. Wray and children:
Claude Wray, born Aug 1881 Michigan
Nancy Wray, born Jan 1886
Harold Wray, born Mar 1891

1920 Census: Gladwin Michigan, Film 1820766, Digital GSU 4311591, Image 01092, Sheet 7
Name: Wray, William
Est Birth Yr: 1855
Age 65
Birthplace: Canada
Male, White, Married
Others enumerated with William Wray at this location were his wife Polly J. Wray & Son William

Possible Death certificate: Ontario Deaths 1869-1947, GSU Film 2378661, Digital GSU 4023107, Image 01594, Ref 30257
Name: Wray, William
Death Date: 16 Feb 1932
Age: 77 yrs, 2 mos, 16 days
Birthplace: Albion Twp, Ontario, Canada
Male
Widowed
English
White
Father's Name: William Wray
Mother's Name: Mary
* This is not verified, needs more research HW; according to 1930 USA census Gladwin Cty, Sage twp Michigan, Polly J. Wray is enumerated and age 73 and a widow - thus this seems a wrong William Wray or else they were separated

William married Polly Jane Westbrook on 21 Oct 1874 in , Oxford County, Ontario, Canada. Polly (daughter of Benjamin Westbrook and Polly Ann Hall) was born about 1856 in , , Ontario, Canada; died before 1932. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Marriage: 21 Oct 1874, , Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; Ontario Canada Marriages 1857-1924
• 1880 Census: 1880, Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA; 1880 USA census
• 1900 Census: 1900, Sage & Grout Twp, Gladwin, Michigan, USA; 1900 USA Census
• 1920 Census: 1920, , Gladwin, Michigan, USA; 1920 USA Census
• 1930 Census: 11 Apr 1930, Sage & Grout Twp, Gladwin, Michigan, USA; 1930 USA Census

Notes:

Have found picture named Mrs. Will Wray and in brackets is written Polly (Ann)? Westbrook. Perhaps this is the younger sister of Nancy and is now married to a William Wray. Date for photo between 1881 - 1900 (confirmed in 1880 census of Lexington, Michigan, USA that Polly J. Westbrook married William Wray, living as Boarder at brother in laws Joseph Wray place with Polly's parents Benjamin Westbrook & Polly A. (Hall) Westbrook

Marriage Source: Ontario Canada Marriages 1857-1924, MS932_15
Groom: William Wray
Age 21
Birth: abt 1853, Norwich, Oxford Cty, Ontario, Canada
Parents: John & Mary Wray

Bride: Polly Jane Westbrook
Age 18
Birth: abt 1856
Parents: Benjamin & Polly A. Westbrook
Date: 21 Oct 1874
Place, Oxford Cty, Ontario, Canada


1880 Census Lexington, Sanilac Cty, Michigan, USA: Srce: 1880 Census Lexington, Sanilac Michigan;Roll T9-605, Family History Film 1254605; Page 130.2000; Enum. District 336, Image 0262
Westbrook, Benjamin, Male, Married, White, Age 64, Est Birth 1816 Canada, Father's birthplace New York, Mother's birthplace NY, Occupation -Works on farm
Other Members living here and enumerated were:
Joseph Wray, Age 22 yrs
Russell Gifford, Age 36 yrs
Polly A. Westbrook, birth est 1821, White, Female, Age 59 yrs, Parents birthplace New York, Occupation - Keeping house
Polly J. Wray, Age 23, Sister in law, Boarder ( I believe this to be Polly A. & Benjamin Westbrook's daughter, married to Wm. Wray)
Hattie M. Wray, Age 5 yrs, Niece, Born Canada
Elvira Wray, Age 3 yrs, Niece, Born Michigan
Henry C. Wray, 5 mos, Nephew, Born Michigan

1900 United States Census; Gladwin, Michigan; Enumeration District 0099; Sheet 3A, Household # 49, Ref # 28, GSU film 1240711, Image 00555
Wray, Polly J. of Sage & Grout Twp, Gladwin, Michigan, Birth Jun 1857, Birthplace Canada, English, Wife, Spouse William J. Wray, Spouse Birthplace Canada,, Parents birthplace Canada, White, Head of Household William J. Wray, Female, Married, Yrs Married - 25, Est Marriage Yr 1875, # of Children - 7, Children living 6, Immigration Yr 1880
Others listed with Polly J. Wray are: William J. Wray, Husband; Claude Wray, Nancy Wray & Harold Wray
I have found children born to William Wray & Polly J. (Westbrook) Wray to be:
Hattie, Elvira, Henry Clinton, Claude, Baby Wray 1884, Nancy, William Harold. As 1900 census stated Polly J to have had 7 chn, 6 living, it suggests that Baby Wray perhaps was an infant death

1920 United States Census, Gladwin Michigan, Film 1820766, Dig GSU 4311591, Image 01092, Sheet 7
Wray, Poley J., Res Gladwin Michigan, Est Birth Yr 1856, Age 64, Birthplace Canada, Wife, Female, White, Married
Poley J. Wray is living with her husband William Wray & Son William Wray - aged 28 yrs.

1930 United States Census, Sage, Gladwin, Michigan; 1930 T626
Wray, Harold, Head, Male, White, Age 39, married, Age 34 on 1st marriage;Birthplace Michigan, Parents birthplace Canada, Occupation Farmer, General Farm
Wray, Pearl; Wife, Female, White, Age 25, Married; Age 21 on 1st marriage; Birthplace Ohio; Parents birthplace Ohio
Wray, Lyle;Son, Male, White, Age 5, single, Birthplace Michigan
Wray, Billy; Son, Male, White, Age 3 & 11mos; Single, Birthplace Michigan
Wray, Polly J.; Mother, Female, White, Age 73, Widow, Age 17 on 1st marriage, Birthplace Canada
Thompson, John; Boarder, Male, White, Age 44, Single, Birthplace Indiana; Parents birthplace Indiana & Ohio

J. married M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1851 Census: 1851, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; 1851 Canada Census
• 1861 Census: 1861, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; 1861 Canada Census
• 1871 Census: 1871, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; 1871 Canada Census
• 1880 Census: 1880, Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA; 1880 USA Census

Notes:

1851 Census Dereham Twp, Oxford Cty, comprising the West half from the Middleton Line
Line 28 - 31
Benj Westbrook, Farmer, Birthplace Canada W, Baptist, Age 37, Married, 1 male member absent, living in a 1 story log house
Polly Westbrook, Birthplace States, Baptist, Age 32, Married,
Elizabeth Westbrook, Birthplace Canada W, Female, Age 14
Nancy Westbrook, Birthplace Canada W., Female, Age 12
Clinton Westbrook, Birthplace Canada W., Age 10

1861 Census Reel 1060, Calgary Public Library
Line 13 - 17
Benj Westbrook, F ( for farmer), Place of Birth UC, Age 45
Polly Ann Westbrook, birthplace U.S., age 41
Nancy Westbrook, Birthplace U.C., age 20
H. C. Westbrook Birthplace U.C., age 19
Polly Jane Westbrook, Birthplace U.C., age 5

1871 Census Page 95, District No. 13, South Oxford,Sub-Dist. A, Div. 1
# 352 Family;
Westbrook, Benjamin, Male, Age 54, Origin English, Farmer; Religion New Connexion Methodist
Westbrook, Polly, Female, Age 50, Birthplace U. States
Westbrook, Polly Jane, Female, Age 14, Birthplace Canada

1876 Historical Atlas, Benj Westbrook is at Lot 5, Conc. 8

1880 Census Lexington, Sanilac Cty, Michigan, USA: Srce: 1880 Census Lexington, Sanilac Michigan;Roll T9-605, Family History Film 1254605; Page 130B; Enum. District 336, Image 0262
Westbrook, Benjamin, Male, Married, White, Age 64, Est Birth 1816 Canada, Father's birthplace New York, Mother's birthplace NY, Occupation -Works on farm
Other Members living here and enumerated were:
Joseph Wray, Age 22 yrs
Russell Gifford, Age 36 yrs
Polly A. Westbrook, birth est 1821, White, Female, Age 59 yrs, Parents birthplace New York, Occupation - Keeping house
Polly J. Wray, Age 23, Sister in law, Boarder ( I believe this to be Polly A. & Benjamin Westbrook's daughter, married to Wm. Wray)
Hattie M. Wray, Age 5 yrs, Niece, Born Canada
Elvira Wray, Age 3 yrs, Niece, Born Michigan
Henry C. Wray, 5 mos, Nephew, Born Michigan

Rumor has it that Benjamin is also buried at New Road Cemetery in the family plot of Isaac Weeks and wife Nancy (Westbrook)
Location is Conc. 10/ Lot 26, South Norwich Twp, Oxford County, Ontario in Lot 14D. I have not been able to confirm this as no monument to reveal his presence there; but one for Polly Ann (Hall) Westbrook his wife.
Cemetery records mention his name but no date of burial nor specific location; merely his name but no other data available. Will pursue Michigan records in 2010 for possible death/burial in that area thus Benjamin's name would be present to confirm the family tree per se.

In the 1901 Cdn census, Polly Ann (Hall) Westbrook is a widow, thus the time frame for Benjamin's death would be between the years of 1880-1900

Benjamin married Polly Ann Hall. Polly (daughter of David Hall and Elizabeth Hayes) was born on 11 Sep 1820 in , , New York, USA; died on 17 Sep 1910 in Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in New Road Cemetery, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Marriage: Bef 1837, Unknown
• 1851 Census: 1851, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; 1851 Canadian Census
• 1861 Census: 1861, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; 1861 Canadian Census
• 1871 Census: 1871, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; 1871 Canadian Census
• 1880 Census: 1880, Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA; 1880 USA Census
• 1901 Census: 1901, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; 1901 Canada census
• Death: 17 Sep 1910, Dereham Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

1851 Census Dereham Twp, Oxford Cty, comprising the West half from the Middleton Line
Line 28 - 31
Benj Westbrook, Farmer, Birthplace Canada W, Baptist, Age 37, Married, 1 male member absent, living in a 1 story log house
Polly Westbrook, Birthplace States, Baptist, Age 32, Married,
Elizabeth Westbrook, Birthplace Canada W, Female, Age 14
Nancy Westbrook, Birthplace Canada W., Female, Age 12
Clinton Westbrook, Birthplace Canada W., Age 10

1861 Census Reel 1060, Calgary Public Library
Line 13 - 17
Benj Westbrook, F ( for farmer), Place of Birth UC, Age 45
Polly Ann Westbrook, birthplace U.S., age 41
Nancy Westbrook, Birthplace U.C., age 20
H. C. Westbrook Birthplace U.C., age 19
Polly Jane Westbrook, Birthplace U.C., age 5

1871 Census Page 95, District No. 13, South Oxford,Sub-Dist. A, Div. 1
# 352 Family; Westbrook, Benjamin, Male, Age 54, Origin English, Farmer
Westbrook, Polly, Female, Age 50, Birthplace U. States
Westbrook, Polly Jane, Female, Age 14, Birthplace Canada

1876 Historical Atlas, Benj Westbrook is at Lot 5, Conc. 8

1880 Census Lexington, Sanilac Cty, Michigan, USA: Srce: 1880 Census Lexington, Sanilac Michigan;Roll T9-605, Family History Film 1254605; Page 130B; Enum. District 336, Image 0262
Westbrook, Benjamin, Male, Married, White, Age 64, Est Birth 1816 Canada, Father's birthplace New York, Mother's birthplace NY, Occupation -Works on farm
Other Members living here and enumerated were:
Joseph Wray, Age 22 yrs
Russell Gifford, Age 36 yrs
Polly A. Westbrook, birth est 1821, White, Female, Age 59 yrs, Parents birthplace New York, Occupation - Keeping house
Polly J. Wray, Age 23, Sister in law, Boarder ( I believe this to be Polly A. & Benjamin Westbrook's daughter, married to Wm. Wray)
Hattie M. Wray, Age 5 yrs, Niece, Born Canada
Elvira Wray, Age 3 yrs, Niece, Born Michigan
Henry C. Wray, 5 mos, Nephew, Born Michigan


*1901 Census 93 Norfolk, b-5 Dereham, Page 8, Line 9*
Westbrook, Poly A., Female, White, Mother in Law, Widow, born 11 Sept 1820, Age 80, Birthplace United States, Immigrated 1825, English, Religion Methodist.

Death Registration: Westbrook, Polly Ann
Female,
Date of Death: Sept. 17, 1910
Date of Birth: Sept. 11, 1820
Age: 90 years, 6 days
Birthplace; New York State, USA
Place of Death: Lot 14, Conc 11 Dereham Twp., Ontario
Occupation: Housewife
Widow
Father: David Hall, birthplace United States
Mother: Elizabeth Hayes, birthplace United States
Informant: Ransom Weeks
Cause of Death: Old Age
Burial Service was on Monday, Sept. 19, 1910 at Isaac and Nancy's homeplace followed by interment at New Road Cemetery.
Source: LDS film # 1854628; # 23363


Burial in New Road Cemetery , Conc 10/Lot 26, South Norwich Twp. Oxford County, Ontario.
Lot 14 D tombstone notes: Polly Ann , wife of Benjamin Westbrook 1820-1910