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Allen Gay 1765–1849 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Mar 1765

Birth Location: Northampton, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 18 June 1849

Death Location: Coweta, Georgia, United States

Father: Thomas Gay

Mother: Patience McDaniel

Spouse(s): Abigail Castleberry, Ann Benton

Children(s): Matilda Gay, John Gay, Elizabeth Gay, Thomas Gay, Temperance Gay, Martha Gay, James Gay, Gilbert Gay, Elias Gay

In 1765, Allen Gay entered the world in Northampton, North Carolina, United States, born to Thomas Gay And Patience Mcdaniel. In 1790, Allen Gay resided in Greene County, Georgia, United States. In 1830, Allen Gay resided in Early, Georgia, United States. Allen Gay married Abigail Castleberry, Ann Pickeron Benton, and had children including Elias Gay, Elizabeth Gay, Gilbert Gay, James Gay, John William Gay, Martha Gay, Matilda Gay, Temperance Ann Gay, Thomas Gay. Allen Gay passed away in 1849 in Coweta, Georgia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1765, Allen Gay entered the world in Northampton, North Carolina, United States, born to Thomas Gay And Patience Mcdaniel.
  • In 1790, Allen Gay resided in Greene County, Georgia, United States.
  • In 1830, Allen Gay resided in Early, Georgia, United States.
  • Allen Gay married Abigail Castleberry, Ann Pickeron Benton, and had children including Elias Gay, Elizabeth Gay, Gilbert Gay, James Gay, John William Gay, Martha Gay, Matilda Gay, Temperance Ann Gay, Thomas Gay.
  • Allen Gay passed away in 1849 in Coweta, Georgia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Gay
1730–1784
Birth Location: Isle, Wright, Virginia, USA
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Patience McDaniel
1740–1791
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Abigail Castleberry
1767–1824
Birth Location: NC
AC
Ann Benton
1776–1871
Birth Location: , , Maryland, USA
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Children(s)

Matilda Gay
1809–1870
Birth Location: , Wilkinson, Georgia, USA
MG
John Gay
1788–1860
Birth Location: , Washington, Georgia, USA
JG
Elizabeth Gay
1790–1873
Birth Location: , Washington, Georgia, USA
EG
Thomas Gay
1795–1845
Birth Location: , Hancock, Georgia, USA
TG
Temperance Gay
1797–1869
Birth Location: Green, , Georgia, USA
TG
Martha Gay
1797–1860
Birth Location: , Hancock, Georgia, USA
MG
James Gay
1801–1860
Birth Location: , Hancock, Georgia, USA
JG
Gilbert Gay
1793–1880
Birth Location: , Hancock, Georgia, USA
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Elias Gay
1805–1848
Birth Location: , Hancock, Georgia, USA
EG

Allen Gay's Ancestors

Self
Allen Gay
1765–1849
Birth Place: Northampton, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Thomas Gay
1730–1784
Isle, Wright, Virginia, USA
Patience McDaniel
1740–1791
Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Gay
1690–1754
Isle, Virginia, United States
Mary Bryan
1700–1800
Colony, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Father McDaniel
1710–
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Henry Gay
1663–1737
Jane Lawrence
1664–1737
William Bryan
1655–1742
Alice Needham
1656–1728
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Gay
1640–1688
Joane Sanders
1641–1737
Robert Lawrence
1639–1721
John Bryan
1626–1687
Sarah Bryan
1617–1685
Robert Needham
1601–1663
Eleanor Dutton
1596–1666

Allen Gay's Descendants

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Allen Gay (15 Mar 1765–18 June 1849) m. Abigail Castleberry (24 Aug 1767–1824) m. Ann (Pickeron) Benton (1776–15 Jan 1871)
  1. 1. Matilda Gay 1809–1870 m. Washington ("Wash") Dyer 1807–1878
    1. 1. Thomas (Allen) Dyer 1830–1880 m. Susan (Elizabeth) Walls 1833–1901
      1. 1. Francis (M) Dyer 1870–1944 m. Charlsie (A) Lake 1867–1933 m. Charlsie (A) Lake 1867–1933 m. Charlsie (Aline) Lake 1868–1933
        1. 1. Vera (B) Dyer 1897–1991 m. Elbert (A) Tanner 1891–1973
        2. 2. Nettie (P) Dyer 1894–
        3. 3. Thomas (E) Dyer 1899–
        4. 4. Vera (B.) Dyer 1897–1991
        5. 5. William (A) Dyer 1893–1969 m. Carrie (Lee) Abrams 1895–1927 m. Esther (Garetta) Springer 1907–1964
        6. 6. Thomas (Eugene) Dyer 1899– m. Trixie (M) Buchanan 1904–
      2. 2. Charles (W) Dyer 1849– m. Caroline Dyer 1855–
        1. 1. Mary (E.) Dyer 1872–
        2. 2. Martha (P.) Dyer 1875–
        3. 3. Susan (C.) Dyer 1877–
      3. 3. Louisa (A) Dyer 1853–1920 m. Jehtra (R.) Butler 1857–
        1. 1. Nancy (S.) Butler 1878–
        2. 2. James (R.) Butler 1877–
        3. 3. Benj (F) Butler 1885–
        4. 4. Mosouri (J) Butler 1888–
        5. 5. Monroe (J) Butler 1890–
      4. 4. Mary (A M) Dyer 1855–
      5. 5. Elizabeth (Jane) Dyer 1859–
      6. 6. Texas (M) Dyer 1864–1900
      7. 7. John (T.) Dyer 1867–
      8. 8. Martha (U.) Dyer 1872–
      9. 9. Elizabeth Dyer 1861–
      10. 10. Delisha (H) Dyer 1858–1920
    2. 2. Martha (Washington) Dyer 1831–1905
      1. 1. Daniel (H.) Gay 1863–
      2. 2. Joseph (S.) Gay 1865–
      3. 3. William (E) Gay 1858–
    3. 3. Sarah (J) Dyer 1833–1886
    4. 4. Gilbert (M) Dyer 1835–1863
    5. 5. Nicholas (Jehiel M) Dyer 1838–1916 m. Sarah (J.) Gay 1844– m. Sarah (J) Dyer 1842–
      1. 1. Gilbert Dyer 1861–
      2. 2. Louisa (J.) Dyer 1862–
      3. 3. Elbert (M.) Dyer 1866–
      4. 4. Deoice Dyer 1866–
      5. 5. Lizie (A.) Dyer 1869–
      6. 6. Talula Dyer 1872–
      7. 7. Francis Dyer 1875–
      8. 8. James Dyer 1879–
      9. 9. Liea (A E) Dyer 1869–
      10. 10. Durula Dyer 1872–
      11. 11. George (N) Dyer 1879–
      12. 12. Narcisns Dyer 1886–
      13. 13. Lula (I) Dyer 1875–
    6. 6. Elisha (Samuel) Dyer 1841–1905 m. Mary (A.) Dyer 1836–
      1. 1. Mary (A.) Dyer 1864–
      2. 2. William Dyer 1866–
      3. 3. Sam (E.) Dyer 1868–
      4. 4. Cordelia (U. E.) Dyer 1870–
      5. 5. Louisa (J.) Dyer 1876–
      6. 6. Cordelia (I I) Dyre 1872–
    7. 7. Male (Twin) Dyer 1830–1854
    8. 8. Elizabeth (Letitia) Dyer 1831–1911
  2. 2. John (William) Gay 1788–1860 m. Margaret Eady 1791–1858
    1. 1. Elizabeth Gay 1808–1842
    2. 2. John (Allen) Gay 1811–1880
    3. 3. Abigail Gay 1813–1860
    4. 4. Jane Gay 1815–1854
    5. 5. Delitha Gay 1817–
    6. 6. James (Shackleford) Gay 1819–1891
    7. 7. Jasper (Newton) Gay 1821–1872
    8. 8. Frances (McDaniel) Gay 1823–1891
    9. 9. Francis (M) Gay 1826–1900
    10. 10. Mary (Ann) Gay 1828–1860
    11. 11. John (B) Gay 1832–
    12. 12. Columbus (A Alford) Gay 1838–
    13. 13. John (William Sr) Gay 1841–1932
  3. 3. Elizabeth Gay 1790–1873
  4. 4. Thomas Gay 1795–1845
  5. 5. Temperance (Ann) Gay 1797–1869
  6. 6. Martha Gay 1797–1860
  7. 7. James Gay 1801–1860
  8. 8. Gilbert Gay 1793–1880 m. Sarah STamps 1811–
  9. 9. Elias Gay 1805–1848

Allen Gay's Timeline

7 Records

1765
15 Mar 1765
Birth of Allen Gay in Northampton, North Carolina, United States
Northampton, North Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 25
Allen Gay resided here in Greene County, Georgia, United States
Greene County, Georgia, United States
1830
1830
Age 65
Allen Gay resided here in Early, Georgia, United States
Early, Georgia, United States
1840
1840
Age 75
Allen Gay resided here in Coweta County, GA
Coweta County, GA
1840
1840
Age 75
Allen Gay resided here in Coweta, Georgia, United States
Coweta, Georgia, United States
1849
18 June 1849
Age 84
Death of Allen Gay in Coweta, Georgia, United States
Coweta, Georgia, United States
1868
1868;1833
Age 103
Allen Gay resided here in Georgia;Georgia
Georgia;Georgia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1765
    Event Place: Northampton, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Marriages, Deaths, Wills, Court, and Other Records
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1765; Birth city: Northhampton; Birth state: CO.
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1765; Birth city: Northampton Co; Birth state: NC.
    [5] Family Data Collection - Births
    [6] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 573.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CMC.
    [7] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 7, Coweta, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: .
    [8] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1728-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1868;1833
    Event Place: Georgia;Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Greene County, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Telamon Cuyler Collection, Manuscript #1170 [Hargrett Library, University of Georgia]; Call Number: Box 40A, Folder 43; Page Number: 1; Family Number: 23

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Early, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Early, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Coweta County, GA
    Record Source: Georgia Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Coweta, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 7, Coweta, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 June 1849
    Event Place: Coweta, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1765; Birth city: Northhampton; Birth state: CO.
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1765; Birth city: Northampton Co; Birth state: NC.
    [4] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [5] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1728-2012
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