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Edward Gay 1849 – 1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1849

Birth Location: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England

Death Date: Apr 1872

Death Location: Clutton, Somerset, United Kingdom

Father: Thomas Gay

Mother: Ann Gould

Spouse(s): Elizabeth None

Children(s): John Gay

In 1849, Edward Gay entered the world in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, born to Thomas Gay and Ann Gould. In 1851, Edward Gay resided in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England. In 1861, Edward Gay resided in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England. Edward Gay married Elizabeth, and had children including John William Gay. Edward Gay passed away in 1872 in Clutton, Somerset, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • In 1849, Edward Gay entered the world in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, born to Thomas Gay and Ann Gould.
  • In 1851, Edward Gay resided in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England.
  • In 1861, Edward Gay resided in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England.
  • Edward Gay married Elizabeth, and had children including John William Gay.
  • Edward Gay passed away in 1872 in Clutton, Somerset, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Gay's Ancestors

Self
Edward Gay
1849 – 1872
Birth Place: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
Parents
Thomas Gay
1808 – 1877
Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
Ann Gould
1810 – 1865
Paulton, Somerset, England
Grandparents
John Gay
1781 – 1866
Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
Hester Green
1777 – 1839
Midsomer Norton, Somerset, , England
Edward Gould
1780 – 1865
Stoke St Michael, Somerset, England
Christian Carter
1780 – 1863
Paulton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
John Gay
1756 – 1822
Rachel Carpenter
1754 – 1841
Thomas Green
1750 – 1835
Betty Pearce
1754 – 1828
James Gould
1746 –
Sarah Tanner
1758 –
Steven Carter
1750 – 1800
Elizabeth Maundrill
1749 – 1827
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Solomon Gay
1725 –
Jane Baily
1725 –
Simon Carpenter
1739 – 1786
Elizabeth Besley
1735 – 1805
Thomas Pearce
1732 – 1759
Mary Gay
1732 –
William Carter
1712 – 1779
Martha Conduit
1716 – 1774
William Maundrell
– 1775
Martha Witchel
– 1784

Edward Gay's Descendants

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Edward Gay (Jan 1849 – Apr 1872) m. Elizabeth (abt 1847 – )
  1. 1. John (William) Gay (Apr 1871 – Jun 1952)

Edward Gay's Timeline

5 Records

1849
Jan 1849
Birth of Edward Gay in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
1851
1851
Age 2
Edward Gay resided here in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
1861
1861
Age 12
Edward Gay resided here in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
1871
1871
Age 22
Edward Gay resided here in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
1872
Apr 1872
Age 23
Death of Edward Gay in Clutton, Somerset, United Kingdom
Clutton, Somerset, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1849
    Event Place: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1939; Folio: 332; Page: 33; GSU roll: 221098.
    [2] 1861 England Census
    [3] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [4] England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915
    [5] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 2472; Folio: 7; Page: 6; GSU roll: 835192
    [6] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1680; Folio: 16; Page: 28; GSU roll: 542850

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1939; Folio: 332; Page: 33; GSU roll: 221098.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 England Census
    [2] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1680; Folio: 16; Page: 28; GSU roll: 542850

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 2472; Folio: 7; Page: 6; GSU roll: 835192

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 1872
    Event Place: Clutton, Somerset, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915

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