Seventh Generation

793. Henry Elmore Brady Sr.^343,344. Birth: 17 April 1867, near Decatur, Wise County, Texas.³⁴³

Death: 1943, age 76,.³⁴³

from pg. 236, "Pioneer History of Wise County" by Cates
The subject of this sketch, Henry Elmore Brady, is now the occupant of
the County Office which his father, Judge W.W. Brady, held for a longer
term than any predecessor or follower held any other office of the county
government. He was bornabout one mile south of Decatur, April 17, 1867,
and since the days of his earlyyouth has constantly been employed in
positions of trust and responsibility. His attainments as an expert
office man and responsible officer have been won by years of hard work
and persistent devotion to duty. In his boyhoodhe was abright student
in the successive pioneer schools, and recalls with retrospective
pleasure his student days under the professorship of Dr. John A.Embry.
For some years Mr. Brady has been associated with the local militia
company, at first in subordinate position, but lastly as Captain of the
Company. He is said to be one of the best tacticians and disciplinary
officers inTexas, and enjoys the confidence and high esteem of the
superior officers atall State encampments of the military guard. During
the Spanish American War he served as First Lieutenant of Co. H, 3rd Reg.
U.S. Volunteers, and actedas Regimental Adjutant.
In November, 1894, Captain Brady was married to MissMae Rucker, daughter
of Uncle Jim Rucker of Decatur, As Clerk of the County he is both
efficient and accommodating, and has popularized himself with the people
of the county.

from pg. 236, "Pioneer History of Wise County" by Cates

The subject of this sketch, Henry Elmore Brady, is now the occupant of the County Office which his father, Judge W.W. Brady, held for a longer term than any predecessor or follower held any other office of the county government. He was born about one mile south of Decatur, April 17, 1867, and since the days of his early youth has constantly been employed in positions of trust and responsibility. His attainments as an expert office man and responsible officer have been won by years of hard work and persistent devotion to duty. In his boyhood he was a bright student in the successive pioneer schools, and recalls with retrospective pleasure his student days under the professorship of Dr. John A. Embry.

For some years Mr. Brady has been associated with the local militia company, at first in subordinate position, but lastly as Captain of the Company. He is said to be one of the best tacticians and disciplinary officers in Texas, and enjoys the confidence and high esteem of the superior officers at all State encampments of the military guard. During the Spanish American War he served as First Lieutenant of Co. H, 3rd Reg. U.S. Volunteers, and acted as Regimental Adjutant.

In November, 1894, Captain Brady was married to Miss Mae Rucker, daughter of Uncle Jim Rucker of Decatur, As Clerk of the County he is both efficient and accommodating, and has popularized himself with the people of the county.

Henry Elmore Brady Sr. and Anna Mae Rucker Marriage: about 1894,. Their marriage date is estimated from the birth date of their first child. (RGB)

Anna Mae Rucker^343,344. Birth: 1873,.³⁴³

Death: 1951, age 78,.³⁴³

Henry Elmore Brady Sr.-47971 and Anna Mae Rucker-47978 had the following children: