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Jane Lawrence Gay 1664–1737

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jane Gay in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 08 Nov 1664 · Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Died 25 Apr 1737 · Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States,
Father Robert Lawrence
Mother Joane Sanders
Spouse Henry H Gay
Children Thomas Gay Sr

Researchers connected through Jane Gay 1664–1737

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1664, Jane Lawrence Gay entered the world in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States, born to robert lawrence and joane sanders. Jane Lawrence Gay married henry h gay, and had children including thomas gay sr. Jane Lawrence Gay passed away in 1737 in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States,.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Land, Marriage, and Probate Records, 1639-1850

  4. 4
    Church Records Bristol, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers

Life Timeline

1664
Birth of Jane Lawrence Gay in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Birth
1683
Jane Lawrence Gay was married in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Marriage
1700
Jane Lawrence Gay was married in Isle of Wight Co, Virginia, USA
Marriage
1737
Death of Jane Lawrence Gay in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States,
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jane Gay (1664–1737) was born in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States and died in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States,. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jane in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Jane Gay's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jane Lawrence Gay PTP
1664–1737
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jane Gay's Descendants

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Jane Lawrence Gay PTP 1664–1737