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Emily M Gay 1843–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Dec 1843

Birth Location: McDuffie County, Georgia, United States of America

Death Date: 29 Jan 1924

Death Location: Dearing, McDuffie County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: John Gay

Mother: Eliza Gay

Spouse(s): George Sr

Children(s): John Welch, Leva Welch, Cordelia Welch, Jennie Welch, Thomas Welch, George Welch, Rebecca Welch, Viola Welch

The story of Emily M Gay began in 1843 in McDuffie County, Georgia, United States of America. In 1850, Emily M Gay resided in Columbia, Georgia. In 1860, Emily M Gay resided in District 7, Columbia, Georgia. Emily M Gay married George Thomas Welch Sr, and had children including Cordelia Welch, George Thomas Welch, Jennie Welch, John Jackson Welch, Leva Welch, Rebecca Welch, Thomas Welch, Viola Ola Welch. Emily M Gay passed away in 1924 in Dearing, McDuffie County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Emily M Gay began in 1843 in McDuffie County, Georgia, United States of America.
  • In 1850, Emily M Gay resided in Columbia, Georgia.
  • In 1860, Emily M Gay resided in District 7, Columbia, Georgia.
  • Emily M Gay married George Thomas Welch Sr, and had children including Cordelia Welch, George Thomas Welch, Jennie Welch, John Jackson Welch, Leva Welch, Rebecca Welch, Thomas Welch, Viola Ola Welch.
  • Emily M Gay passed away in 1924 in Dearing, McDuffie County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Gay
1814–1890
Birth Location: Georgia
JG
Eliza Gay
1820–
Birth Location: Georgia
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Spouses(s)

George Sr
1848–1900
Birth Location: Columbia County, Georgia
GS

Children(s)

John Welch
1863–1961
Birth Location: Georgia
JW
Leva Welch
1888–1978
Birth Location: Georgia
LW
Cordelia Welch
1885–1964
Birth Location: Georgia
CW
Jennie Welch
1880–1954
Birth Location: Georgia
JW
Thomas Welch
1872–1929
Birth Location: Georgia
TW
George Welch
1870–
Birth Location: Georgia
GW
Rebecca Welch
1877–1957
Birth Location: Georgia
RW
Viola Welch
1883–1911
Birth Location: Georgia
VW

Emily Gay's Ancestors

Self
Emily Gay
1843–1924
Birth Place: McDuffie County, Georgia, United States of America
Parents
John Gay
1814–1890
Georgia
Eliza (Fuller) Gay
1820–
Georgia
Grandparents
William (Allen) Fuller
1787–1842
Richmond, Georgia
Mary (Polly) Hoge
1789–1859
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Spivey Fuller
1762–1792
Susannah Hudson
1760–1836
William Hoge
1759–1804
Effie Hoge
1760–1804
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Fuller
1732–1792
Phereby Spivey
1736–1793

Emily Gay's Descendants

1.
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Emily (M) Gay (Dec 1843–29 Jan 1924) m. George (Thomas Welch) Sr (abt 1848–6 March 1900)
  1. 1. John (Jackson) Welch 1863–1961 m. Lula (A) Welch 1873–1932
    1. 1. Albert (G.) Welch 1906–1963
    2. 2. Emma Welch 1902–
    3. 3. James Welch 1899–
    4. 4. John (June) Welch 1897–1971
    5. 5. Ethel Welch 1893–
    6. 6. Andrew Welch 1887–1977
  2. 2. Leva Welch 1888–1978
  3. 3. Cordelia Welch 1885–1964 m. Willie (Howard) Berry 1891–1960
  4. 4. Jennie Welch 1880–1954
  5. 5. Thomas Welch 1872–1929 m. Sarah Welch 1880–
    1. 1. John Welch 1898–
  6. 6. George (Thomas) Welch 1870– m. Sallie Welch 1877– m. Sarah Welch 1880–
    1. 1. Lonnie (J) Welch 1905–1983
    2. 2. John Welch 1898–1970
  7. 7. Rebecca Welch 1877–1957 m. Eal Gay 1874–1943
  8. 8. Viola ("Ola") Welch 1883–1911 m. William (Bill) Perry 1881–1964
    1. 1. Romie Perry 1904–1988 m. Hattie (Mae) Tippens 1917–1983 m. Callie Powers 1905–1960
      1. 1. Charles Perry 1933–1933
      2. 2. Elizabeth Perry 1926–1970
    2. 2. Selma (Irene) Perry 1911–1993 m. Clarence (W.) Axon 1910–1987
      1. 1. Walter (Talbert) Axon 1931–1949
      2. 2. Elwin Axon 1936–2013
    3. 3. Rance (Willie) Perry 1907–1994 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Brown 1927–1989 m. Dosia (Eva) Gay 1911–1986
      1. 1. R.L. 1932–2019 m. Betty (June) Hood 1934–2005
      2. 2. Bobbie (Ann) Perry 1935–2021 m. Harry (Bradley Arthur) Jr 1933–2006

Emily Gay's Timeline

8 Records

1843
Dec 1843
Birth of Emily M Gay in McDuffie County, Georgia, United States of America
McDuffie County, Georgia, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 7
Emily M Gay resided here in Columbia, Georgia
Columbia, Georgia
1860
1860
Age 17
Emily M Gay resided here in District 7, Columbia, Georgia
District 7, Columbia, Georgia
1870
1870
Age 27
Emily M Gay resided here in District 78, Jefferson, Georgia
District 78, Jefferson, Georgia
1880
1880
Age 37
Emily M Gay resided here in Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia, United States
Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia, United States
1900
1900
Age 57
Emily M Gay resided here in Militia District 133, Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia
Militia District 133, Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia
1910
1910
Age 67
Emily M Gay resided here in Militia District 133, McDuffie, Georgia
Militia District 133, McDuffie, Georgia
1924
29 Jan 1924
Age 81
Death of Emily M Gay in McDuffie, Georgia, United States
McDuffie, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Dec 1843
    Event Place: McDuffie County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Deaths Index, 1914-1927
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia; Roll: T9_156; Family History Film: 1254156; Page: 416.1000; Enumeration District: 76; Image: 0621.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 7, Columbia, Georgia; Roll: M653_118; Page: 631; Image: 84.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Militia District 133, McDuffie, Georgia; Roll: T624_202; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 617.
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Columbia, Georgia; Roll: M432_66; Page: 278A; Image: 370
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Columbia, Georgia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Columbia, Georgia; Roll: M432_66; Page: 278A; Image: 370

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 7, Columbia, Georgia
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 7, Columbia, Georgia; Roll: M653_118; Page: 631; Image: 84.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 78, Jefferson, Georgia
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia; Roll: T9_156; Family History Film: 1254156; Page: 416.1000; Enumeration District: 76; Image: 0621.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Militia District 133, Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Militia District 133, McDuffie, Georgia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Militia District 133, McDuffie, Georgia; Roll: T624_202; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 617.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1924
    Event Place: McDuffie, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Deaths Index, 1914-1927
    [2] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate number: 2101-F

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dearing, McDuffie County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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