Lydia Lay (1710–1797) was born in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA and died in Old Saybrook, Middlesex Co., CT. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lydia Lay 1710–1797

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

Born 26 Jun 1710 · Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

Died 03 Mar 1797 · Old Saybrook, Middlesex Co., CT

Father Robert Lay Iii

Mother Mary Grinnell

Siblings Christopher Lay, Daniel Lay, Jeremiah Lay, John Lay, Jonathan Lay, Mary Lay, Phebe Lay, Robert Lay

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Immediate Family

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Robert Lay Iii

Mary Grinnell

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Biography

Lydia Lay was born in 1710 in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA, the child of robert lay iii and mary grinnell. Lydia Lay passed away in 1797 in Old Saybrook, Middlesex Co., CT.

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Birth of Lydia Lay in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

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1797

Death of Lydia Lay in Old Saybrook, Middlesex Co., CT

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Lay

This ancestor line traces from Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA (1680) to Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA (1710) across 2 generations.

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: Lydia Lay (1710–1797) was born in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA and died in Old Saybrook, Middlesex Co., CT. 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 Lydia 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Lydia Lay PTP

1710–1797

Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA