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Berry Gay 1820–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1820

Birth Location: Georgia, United States

Death Date: 1880

Death Location: Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States

Father: Jordan Gay

Mother: Rebecca Richardson

Spouse(s): Anna Gay

Children(s): John Gay, Lusena Gay, Robt Gay, Tommy Gay, Wesley Gay, Appollos Gay

In 1820, Berry Gay entered the world in Georgia, United States, born to Jordan Gay And Rebecca Richardson. Berry Gay married Anna Seville Gay, Nancy Duncan, and had children including Appollos Gay, John Gay, Lusena Gay, Noname Gay, Robt Gay, Tommy Gay, Wesley Gay. Berry Gay passed away in 1880 in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1820, Berry Gay entered the world in Georgia, United States, born to Jordan Gay And Rebecca Richardson.
  • Berry Gay married Anna Seville Gay, Nancy Duncan, and had children including Appollos Gay, John Gay, Lusena Gay, Noname Gay, Robt Gay, Tommy Gay, Wesley Gay.
  • Berry Gay passed away in 1880 in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jordan Gay
1785–1852
Birth Location: , , North Carolina, USA
JG
Rebecca Richardson
1794–1860
Birth Location: , Richmond, Georgia, USA
RR

Spouses(s)

Anna Gay
1814–
Birth Location: Georgia, United States of America
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Children(s)

John Gay
1850–1900
Birth Location: Montgomery, Alabama, United States
JG
Lusena Gay
1847–
Birth Location: Alabama
LG
Robt Gay
1867–
Birth Location: Louisiana
RG
Tommy Gay
1869–
Birth Location: Louisiana
TG
Wesley Gay
1874–
Birth Location: Louisiana
WG
Appollos Gay
1868–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Berry Gay's Ancestors

Self
Berry Gay
1820–1880
Birth Place: Georgia, United States
Parents
Jordan Gay
1785–1852
, , North Carolina, USA
Rebecca Richardson
1794–1860
, Richmond, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Sallie Brown
1770–1840
Northampton, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Capt. Brown,
1743–1810
Hannah Atwater
1743–1823
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Browne
1706–1758
Phebe Munson
1709–
Isaac Atwater,
1718–1770
Dorothy Mix
1718–1767

Berry Gay's Descendants

1.
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Berry Gay (1820–1880) m. Anna (Seville) Gay (Abt 1814–)
  1. 1. John Gay 1850–1900 m. Martha Bedwell 1842–1900
    1. 1. Becky Pittman 1870–1944 m. Mack Pithman 1867–1932
      1. 1. Toxie (Hall) Pittman 1909–1999 m. Macle (Levette) Pittman 1909–1991 m. Helen Pittman 1920–2005
        1. 1. Monette Massingale 1936–2009 m. Fred (Clemouth) Sylvester 1924–2005
        2. 2. Barney Pittman 1934–2011 m. Edith (Earline Johnson) Pittman 1939–2012 m. Francibell (Padilla) Wood 1931–2015
        3. 3. Pauline Lott 1930–2015 m. John Lott 1924–1990
        4. 4. Edward (Dale) Pittman 1940–2019 m. Dovie Bullock 1923–2015 m. Eunice (Viola Johnson) Pittman 1940–2011
        5. 5. Edwena (Pittman) McNabb 1929–2008
        6. 6. Lanell Stampley 1944–
        7. 7. Evy (Lee) Pittman 1933–1969 m. Douglas (Ray) Robbins 1932–2001
      2. 2. Fronnie (Lee (Sophronia?)) Pittman 1911–2005
      3. 3. Mattie Smith 1912–
      4. 4. Dona Pittman 1900–
      5. 5. Sam ("Sambo" Charlie) Gay 1887–1965
      6. 6. Marshal Pithman 1898–1985 m. Flora (Estellar "Stella" Jenkins) Pittman 1907–1978 m. Elizabeth ((Lizzie)) Bedwell 1903–1991
        1. 1. Mack Pittman 1931–2015
        2. 2. Elois Pounds 1928–2013
        3. 3. Sherely (Von) Pittman 1937–1962
        4. 4. Mack Pittman 1931–2015
        5. 5. Ervin Pittman 1931–1989
        6. 6. Williard (Oneal) Pittman 1925–2003 m. Lexie M. 1919–1997
        7. 7. Kathleen Seal 1927–2010
        8. 8. Eloise Pittman 1928–2013
        9. 9. Sherley (Von) Pittman 1937–1962
        10. 10. Lyndoris Pittman 1935–1936
        11. 11. Kathleen (Pittman) Seal 1927–2010
        12. 12. Mack Pittman 1931–2015
        13. 13. Ervin Pittman 1931–1989
        14. 14. Virgil Pittman 1916–1991
        15. 15. Earl (Wilson) Pittman 1918–1920
        16. 16. William (M.) Pittman 1920–1985
      7. 7. James (Edward) PITTMAN 1898–1971 m. Gursia (Obera Rowell) Pittman 1905–1972
        1. 1. Bobby (Jack) Pittman 1939–2010
        2. 2. James (Edward Pittman) Jr 1926–
        3. 3. Willie (Carlton) Pittman 1929–1991
        4. 4. Bennie (Mack) Pittman 1928–1999
        5. 5. Charles (Windham) Pittman 1946–2017
      8. 8. Mattie (E) Pittman 1905–1939
      9. 9. Rosella PITTMAN 1896–1968 m. Barney BEDWELL 1886–1970
        1. 1. Molly (O'Neal) BEDWELL 1912–1965
        2. 2. Merle BEDWELL 1933–2008
        3. 3. Berlie BEDWELL 1910–1997
        4. 4. Lucille BEDWELL 1914–1982
        5. 5. Albert“Ab” BEDWELL 1919–1984
        6. 6. Peggy (Jo) BEDWELL 1931–2005
        7. 7. Louie (D) Bedwell 1923–2017
        8. 8. Lewis ("Dude") BEDWELL 1921–1993
        9. 9. Velma (Lee Bedwell (Jackson)) + 1916–1954 m. Charles (Hiram) Jackson 1918–1967
        10. 10. Burley Bedwell 1911–1997
        11. 11. Billy (Ray) Bedwell 1936–2020
      10. 10. Mayson Pittman 1912–
      11. 11. Zellie (Mae) Pittman 1902–1954 m. William (Henry) Stringer 1902–1968
        1. 1. Dauville Stringer 1924–2009
        2. 2. Archie (Lee) Stringer 1921–2003
        3. 3. Ida (Fay) Stringer 1927–1934
      12. 12. Alvin Pittman 1894–1935
      13. 13. Guy Pittman 1901–1962
    2. 2. Margania Gay 1878–
    3. 3. Sarah (A.) Gay 1876–
    4. 4. Billy Gay 1874–
    5. 5. Rosea (A.) Gay 1879–1925
    6. 6. Josephine Gay 1877–
    7. 7. Henry Gay 1875–
    8. 8. Lucy (Ampsy) Gay 1880–1965 m. Zeno Slade 1879–1930
      1. 1. Infant (Daughter) Slade 1900–1900
      2. 2. Henry Slade 1903–
      3. 3. John (Ephrom) Slade 1905–1941
      4. 4. Carley (Crystal) Slade 1907–2002
      5. 5. Charlie Slade 1910–
      6. 6. Zellie Slade 1916–1988
    9. 9. Sarah (A.) Gay 1876–
    10. 10. Becca (A.) Gay 1873–
    11. 11. Josephine Gay 1877–
    12. 12. Rosea (A.) Gay 1879–
    13. 13. Margania Gay 1878–
    14. 14. Henry Gay 1875–
    15. 15. Sofronia Green 1881–
    16. 16. Ampsy (Gay) Ray 1880–
    17. 17. Margania Gay 1878–1951 m. James Bedwell 1878–1951
      1. 1. Lillie (Mae) Terrell 1915–1993
      2. 2. Ouida Holmes 1926–2001
      3. 3. Ernest Bedwell 1911–1993
      4. 4. Henry (Brinson) Bedwell 1917–1992
      5. 5. Virgil Bedwell 1913–2006
      6. 6. Burkley Bedwell 1920–2004
      7. 7. Evie Smith-Stinson 1904–1988
      8. 8. Needem Bedwell 1907–1910
      9. 9. Rosa (Lee) Watson 1909–1980
      10. 10. Annie Bedwell 1903–
      11. 11. Marvin Bedwell 1911–1975
    18. 18. Sarah (A.) Gay 1876–
    19. 19. Rosea (A.) Gay 1879–1925
    20. 20. Henry Gay 1875–
    21. 21. Josephine Gay 1877–
    22. 22. Billy Gay 1874–
    23. 23. Sofronia Green 1881– m. John (C) Greene 1877–
    24. 24. Sofronia Green 1881–
    25. 25. Ampsy (Gay) Ray 1880–
  2. 2. Lusena Gay 1847–
  3. 3. Robt Gay 1867–
  4. 4. Tommy Gay 1869–
  5. 5. Wesley Gay 1874–
  6. 6. Appollos Gay 1868–

Berry Gay's Timeline

9 Records

1820
1820
Birth of Berry Gay in Georgia, United States
Georgia, United States
1842
24 Feb 1842
Age 22
Berry Gay was married in Troup, Georgia
Troup, Georgia
1842
24 Feb 1842
Age 22
Berry Gay was married in Troup, Georgia, United States
Troup, Georgia, United States
1849
30 Aug 1849
Age 29
Berry Gay was married in Newton, Georgia
Newton, Georgia
1850
1850
Age 30
Berry Gay resided here in District 1, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
District 1, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
Berry Gay resided here in Randolph, Georgia, USA
Randolph, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 50
Berry Gay resided here in Ward 3, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Ward 3, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
Berry Gay resided here in 4th Ward, Washington, Louisiana, USA
4th Ward, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
Death of Berry Gay in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States
Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 4th Ward, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 473; Page: 184B; Enumeration District: 195
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 3, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: M593_535; Page: 231A
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Randolph, Georgia; Roll: M653_135; Page: 623; Family History Library Film: 803135
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ward 6, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: M653_426; Page: 822; Family History Library Film: 803426
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Montgomery, Alabama; Roll: 12; Page: 100a
    [6] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1842
    Event Place: Troup, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1842
    Event Place: Troup, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: Georgia Marriages, 1699-1944

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1849
    Event Place: Newton, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama State Census
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Montgomery, Alabama; Roll: 12; Page: 100a

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Randolph, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Randolph, Georgia; Roll: M653_135; Page: 623; Family History Library Film: 803135
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ward 6, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: M653_426; Page: 822; Family History Library Film: 803426

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 3, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 3, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: M593_535; Page: 231A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 4th Ward, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 4th Ward, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 473; Page: 184B; Enumeration District: 195

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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