Michael William Bray

Michael William Bray (September 25, 1889 – January 17, 1961) was an American lawyer and politician. He was the lieutenant governor of New York from 1933 to 1938.

Biography Bray was born in Churubusco, New York on September 25, 1889, the son of John Bray and Hannah (Fahey) Bray. He graduated from Union College in 1911, and from Albany Law School in 1913. He commenced practice in Utica, New York.

In 1924, he became Chairman of the Oneida County Democratic Committee, Before Governor Lehman left office in 1942, he appointed Bray to the New York Public Service Commission, and he served until 1945. Bray suffered severe burns to his face, arms, and torso, and his right forearm was amputated, but he recovered and left the hospital in March. In November 1948 Bray wed Catherine Claire Coleman of New York City, who survived him.

Bray later served as bankruptcy trustee for the company that operated public buses in Schenectady, and he was President of the New York State Bar Association in 1950. In 1955, Bray was appointed to a 10-year term on the State Building Commission. He was buried at Saint Patrick Cemetery in Chateaugay, New York.

1932 New York State Democratic Ticket

Governor: Herbert H. Lehman Lieutenant Governor: M. William Bray Comptroller: Morris S. Tremaine Attorney General: John J. Bennett Jr. U.S. Senate: Robert F. Wagner

1934 New York State Democratic Ticket

Governor: Herbert H. Lehman Lieutenant Governor: M. William Bray Comptroller: Morris S. Tremaine Attorney General: John J. Bennett Jr. U.S. Senate: Royal S. Copeland

1936 New York State Democratic Ticket

Governor: Herbert H. Lehman Lieutenant Governor: M. William Bray Comptroller: Morris S. Tremaine Attorney General: John J. Bennett Jr.