This article was originally published on Hubpages in 2009. I am in the process of transferring my articles there to this blog. The Adshead, Ashbrook, Bray and McGowan Families This is the story of four branches of my family, leading back in time from my parents to my grandparents and great-grandparents. The information is not complete. Some dates are missing, and recent data has been withheld in order to protect the privacy of the living. Much of this research was my mother's work. She handed her genealogy files to me, and this webpage is my attempt to put some of her lengthy notes in order. I hope this information is correct, and while much of it has been validated via legal documents such as birth or marriage certificates, some of the history may be subject to unintentional inaccuracies. If more information comes to light, I will be happy to amend it. This webpage is also a little gift to any relatives who might be interested in our shared ancestry. The anecdotes might jog a fe...