Career
He represented the constituency of Grimsby from 1584 to 1585, Lincolnshire in 1601 and Grimsby again from 1604 to November 1611. He was appointed High Sheriff of Lincolnshire in 1594 and was created a baronet on 25 November 1611. Wray was a patron of religion.
The Estate of the Church, with the Discourse of Times (1602), translated and expanded by Simon Patrick from Jean de Hainault was dedicated to him.
John Smyth regarded Wray as the major supporter of "godly" religion in the county. Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet
Nathaniel Wray (May 1591 – July 1591)
Philip Wray (born June 1596)
Benjamin Wray
Charles Wray
Christopher Wray
Nathaniel Wray (died December 1640)
Edward Wray (died 20 March 1658), a Groom of the Bedchamber, married Elizabeth Norris, and was the father of Bridget Wray
Elizabeth Wray (died April 1638), married Sir Francis Foljambe, 1st Baronet on 21 October 1614 and had issue
Sir Christopher Wray (1601–1646), of Ashby and Barlings
George Wray (October 1603 – 1606)
Charles Wray (born March or April 1605), killed fighting in Spain
Frances Wray (born October 1610), married on 25 March 1623 Sir Anthony Irby and had issue.
