Background
Wray, Frank Junior was born on April 29, 1921 in Camden, Indiana, United States. Son of Benjamin Franklin and Bessie Leanore (Ayres) Wray.
Wray, Frank Junior was born on April 29, 1921 in Camden, Indiana, United States. Son of Benjamin Franklin and Bessie Leanore (Ayres) Wray.
AB with high honors, Indiana University, 1946. Master of Arts, Indiana University, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1954.
Instructor history, U. South Dakot, 1947-1949; Instructor history, U. Connecticut, 1952; Instructor history, U. Vermont, 1953; faculty, Berea (Kentucky) College, 1953-1991; professor of history, Berea (Kentucky) College, 1964-1991; William J. Hutchins Alumni professor, Berea (Kentucky) College, 1976-1991; professor emeritus, Berea (Kentucky) College, 1991; department chairman history, Berea (Kentucky) College, 1983-1990.
Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member American History Association, Society for Reformation Research, American Society Church History, Medieval Academy American, Renaissance Society of America Clubs: Masons.
Married Betty Marie Binkley, December 28, 1946. Children: William Franklin, James Edward, Thomas Frederick, Ellen Elizabeth.