"Thomas (Bracy), b. say 1638; m. in or soon after 1672 Mary Osborn, daughter of James Osburn (in a letter to John Winthrop Jr. dated 14 November 1672, 'James Ozburn' of Hatfield stated that 'I have given leave to Thomas Bracy to speak with my daughter Mary, he having a desire to make affinity with her by marriage' [Sarah Stone Anc 106, citing 'Winthrop Papers, XVI:40, Mass. Historical Society MSS.']).