Background
BRAY, Charles Dudley was born on January 13, 1857 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of James L. and Mary E. (Nance) Bray.
Director of Finance and Accounts
BRAY, Charles Dudley was born on January 13, 1857 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of James L. and Mary E. (Nance) Bray.
Private Schools; Shockoe Hill Academy, Richmond, Virginia.
Various accounting positions for private enterprises. Gen. accountant, Railroad Company, 11 years. Made examination of Virginia.
State Debt for West Virginia., succeeded in making findings, which re-opened case in United States Supreme Court, reduced West Virginia. portion approximately nine million dollars, in principal and interest. Auditor, Cities of W. Virginia. under State Tax Commissioner, 12 years. Elected member, Council of City of Elkins, W. Virginia. serving as Chairman of Finance Committee and on other comms.
With Alien Property Custodian, since 1926. Held two commns. in W. Virginia. National. Guard, Second Regiment prior to Spanish-American War.
Member: Masons; Royal Arch. Knight Templar; 32° Scottish Rite. Shriner; Knights of Pythias.
Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Spouse Virginia Hawpe Steele, October 14, 1880, Augusta, Company, Virginia.