Professor H. L. Bray       
        Personal
                Hubert Edward Bray (1936-2025)     
                        Gertrude Boxley Bray (1897-1987)    
                                John Benjamin Boxley and Pattie Ely   
                                       
My great grandmother Pattie Ely wrote her life story in 25 pages on September 20, 1958 at the age of 80, Born in 1878, her story is history and tells of events that happened well before her birth. If you ever think you have it hard today, read this story to realize what hard really is.

Hubert Lewis Bray
October 6, 2025


Gertrude Boxley Bray's parents, John Benjamin Boxley and Pattie Ely


Gertrude Boxley Bray's grandparents (Pattie Eli's parents), George and Lettie Ely



Gertrude Boxley Bray's grandfather on the right, with his brothers.







                










Marjorie and Anne Katherine Bray with their great grandparents.