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2. Nancy Anne DOWDY born abt 1770; the family moved to Barren County Kentucky; she died sometime after 1806 in KY. On the 6th day of October 1796, Thomas Dowdy conveyed "in consideration of the love, good will and affection which I have and bare towards my dear and loving daughter, Anne Bray, wife of Edward Bray, Jr,..."

married Edward BRAY Jr - acted as guardian in 1803 for his neice Rachel Dowdy, daughter of Lucy Dowdy

3. Lucy BRAY

married Aaron MCPHERSON 24 Mar 1811, Barren Co., KY surety provided by Edward Bray, 18 Mar 1811; Married by John Mulkey.

3. Sarah BRAY born 1792 NC; died 1 Jan 1851 High Point, Moniteau Co., MO.

married James JAMES Jr. 4 Feb 1817, Barren County, KY son of James James, Sr. and of Mary. From Barren County Marriage Records 1799-1849 - Surety was provided by John James; consent by her parents, Edward and Anna Bray; Witnesses John James and Benjamine Frazier. Also consent was give by Mary James.

3. Rachel BRAY, born 27 Apr 1794 Hillsborough District, Chatham Co., NC; died 31 Mar 1857 near High Point, Moniteau Co., MO.

married John A. JAMES 19 May 1812, Barren Co., KY son of James James Sr. and of Mary. Surety was provided by Henry Bray; consent was given by father, Edward Bray;

3. Polly BRAY

married Jesse Hines HILL 6 Oct 1818, Barren Co., KY . Marriage bond dated 8 Oct 1818; consent by father Edward Bray;

3. Henry BRAY born February 6, 1805 in NC, m. Parmelia Harlan in Barren Co., KY

3. Edward BRAY