Bracy Family History & Genealogy

Parents were Herman Bracy/Rosalie Reed BIRTH JOKE My grandfather used to tell us grandkids that his parents found him in a basket tied to a Maypole. (In his time dancing around a Maypole on May 1st was a tradition)Since his birthday was May 1st, he figured this was an appropriate story for us. We would sit there wide-eyed and listen to this, then he would just laugh. This was one of his favorite jokes. THE CABIN At the age of 68 Harold Bracy cut down trees on his daughter's (Althea) land and built a log cabin. He would walk for what seemed miles and cut down a tree, then would put one end over his shoulder and drag it back to the cabin site. The trees were heavy and he dragged them one by one. What a strong man for a 68 year old. The cabin had a fireplace made of stones, a loft on top of the cabin, and two bedrooms. Lighting was obtained by oil lanterns and candles. There was no bathroom inside, only an outhouse down the path. At night, since there were plenty of wild animals around, we would use a covered bean pot kept under the beds, which we would dispose of in the morning by taking it downhill from the cabin and burying it. Water was obtained by rain in a barrel and by bucket from a well he dug. He loved to garden (vegetables & flowers). He would make bird calls and listen to them answer back. We had some nice summers at our grandparents cabin, my cousins, sister, and I). We all took turns spending time there. Our evenings were spent by playing checkers, dominoes, and cards. The cabin gave us grandchildren time with our grandparents (listening to their stories and learning about how things used to be) and also provided some much needed time for our parents to have a little time alone. When we wanted to take a good shower or bath, we would walk the 1/2 mile down the road from the cabin to our Uncle Bill & Aunt Althea's house. I can't remember how much land they owned (most of it out in the woods of Maine) but it seemed to go for miles. You could get lost in those woods, and sometimes we did. Gloryann Bracy Avakian

Leonard Bracy was born on March 25, 1910, and died at age 55 years old in October 1965. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leonard Bracy.

Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Willis Bracy.

Aaron B Bracy was born on November 23, 1953, and died at age 47 years old on November 22, 2001. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Aaron B Bracy.

Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lawrence Bracy.

This is my uncle. He and I share the same birthday. I think he has a side dimple on his left cheek. His older sister Ruby (my Mom Ruth’s twin) has one under her left eye, like me. He and his wife (Nellie Cohen) have a son and daughter, John Willis and Brenda. His baby brother-Willis “Hoss” Bracy, Jr.’s (we call him “Uncle Jr.”), birthday is on April 23rd. His siblings are: Lawrence (wife-Floria Staley), Leon (wife-Jessie Mae ?), Lila Mae Newkirk (husband-Teddy), Zonaree Blanche Glanton (husband-Lawrence), Zilvarine Marie Moore (husband-Matthew), Willis Bracy, Jr. (wife-Alverna Johnson), and twins Ruby & Ruth. I am Carolyn Shirlay (the “a” is correct) Bracy Johnson. I have more family history & will add it later, or add it to other relatives I find! Bye for now 🤗

William Bracy of Maine was born on September 4, 1893, and died at age 70 years old in September 1963.

Shirley J Bracy of Cape Neddick, York County, ME was born on January 6, 1930, and died at age 77 years old on March 20, 2007.

Daisy Gertrude Bracy was in a relationship with Charlie Thornton, and has children Mary E Lewis and Mattie Lee Thornton. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Daisy Gertrude Bracy.

Willie B Bracy of Harvey, Cook County, IL was born on November 9, 1941, and died at age 63 years old on February 13, 2005.

Willis Bracy was born on April 23, 1927, and died at age 35 years old in January 1963. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Willis Bracy.

Mary E Bracy of Lenox, Dent County, MO was born on November 26, 1933, and died at age 76 years old on March 8, 2010.

Evelyn G Bracy of Tunica, Tunica County, MS was born on July 23, 1928, and died at age 81 years old on March 8, 2010.

Paul Bracy was born on June 24, 1934, and died at age 40 years old in July 1974. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Paul Bracy.

Cheryl L Bracy of Harris County, TX was born circa 1967. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cheryl L. (Oslinker) Bracy.

Jessie Bracy of Ogunquit, York County, ME was born on October 26, 1919, and died at age 74 years old on January 17, 1994.

Buford Bracy of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas was born on August 26, 1902, and died at age 71 years old in April 1974.

Junius Bracy of Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama was born on May 2, 1895, and died at age 85 years old in July 1980.

Richard Bracy of Eastover, Richland County, South Carolina was born on April 6, 1906, and died at age 63 years old in August 1969.

Winifred I Bracy of Malone, Franklin County, NY was born on October 18, 1921, and died at age 88 years old on January 30, 2010.