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Celia Gay 1923–2011 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Nov 1923

Birth Location: Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana

Death Date: 04 Aug 2011

Death Location: Shady Grove, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Elijah Sr

Mother: Mena Holden

Spouse(s): VIRGIL Lucas

Children(s):

In 1923, Celia Gay entered the world in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, born to Elijah L Gay Sr And Mena Holden. In 1930, Celia Gay resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Police Jury Ward 3, Natchitoch. In 1935, Celia Gay resided in Rural, Natchitoches, Louisiana. Celia Gay married Virgil Frank Lucas, and had children including Virgil Lucas Jr. Celia Gay passed away in 2011 in Shady Grove, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1923, Celia Gay entered the world in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, born to Elijah L Gay Sr And Mena Holden.
  • In 1930, Celia Gay resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Police Jury Ward 3, Natchitoch.
  • In 1935, Celia Gay resided in Rural, Natchitoches, Louisiana.
  • Celia Gay married Virgil Frank Lucas, and had children including Virgil Lucas Jr.
  • Celia Gay passed away in 2011 in Shady Grove, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah Sr
1892–1978
Birth Location: Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
ES
Mena Holden
1896–1947
Birth Location: Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
MH

Spouses(s)

VIRGIL Lucas
1921–1985
Birth Location: Texas
VL

Children(s)

Celia Gay's Ancestors

Self
Celia Gay
1923–2011
Birth Place: Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Parents
Elijah L Gay Sr
1892–1978
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Mena Holden
1896–1947
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Grandparents
George (Gay) Sr
1861–1937
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, USA
Amelia (Kemp) Gay
1862–1933
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, USA
Melvin Holden
1867–1939
Louisiana
Sealy Mallot
1861–1956
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Shedrick Gay
–1914
Pleasant Gay
1830–1922
Charles Holden
1846–1900
Harriet Holden
1849–1931
Sam Mallard
1830–
Elizabeth Mallard
1869–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Celia Gay's Timeline

7 Records

1923
27 Nov 1923
Birth of Celia Gay in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
1930
1930
Age 7
Celia Gay resided here in Police Jury Ward 3, Police Jury Ward 3, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 3, Police Jury Ward 3, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 12
Celia Gay resided here in Rural, Natchitoches, Louisiana
Rural, Natchitoches, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 17
Celia Gay resided here in Police Jury Ward 4, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 4, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
1953
1953
Age 30
Celia Gay resided here in Houston, Texas, USA
Houston, Texas, USA
1961
1961
Age 38
Celia Gay resided here in Louisiana
Louisiana
2011
04 Aug 2011
Age 88
Death of Celia Gay in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, USA
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1923
    Event Place: Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Natchitoches, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01414; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 35-17
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Natchitoches, Louisiana; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340534

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Police Jury Ward 3, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Natchitoches, Louisiana; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340534

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Natchitoches, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Natchitoches, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01414; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 35-17

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Natchitoches, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01414; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 35-17

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Houston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1961
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Aug 2011
    Event Place: Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shady Grove, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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