Background
PRAY, Jay G. was born on March 9, 1872 in Whitmore Lake, Wash tenaw Company, Michigan, United States. Son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Finton) Pray.
PRAY, Jay G. was born on March 9, 1872 in Whitmore Lake, Wash tenaw Company, Michigan, United States. Son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Finton) Pray.
Rural School; Michigan State Normal and Cleary Business. College, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Elected Supervisor, Northfield Township, 1900-1906. Appointed Postmaster, Whitmore Lake, 1909-1917. Elected Company Clerk, Washtenaw Company, 1920-1924.
Probate Judge, since 1925. Affiliated with Republican Party. Participated in State and Company politics, 30 years.
Taught School, 5 years Operated Farm and Lumber Yard, Whitmore Lake, carried on gen. contracting business, 40 yrs.
Mechanical Engineer Church.
Member: Whitmore Lake School Board. F. and Master of Arts Commandery. Shriner; Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Maccabees; Red Cross. Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce. Michigan Children Aid.
Clubs: Kiwanis, Huron Hills Golf.
Spouse Anna Rane McCoy, November 4, 1904, Whitmore Lake, Michigan.