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Henry Sidney Gay 1870–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1870-04-00

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 1941-08-31

Death Location: Avondale (McDuffie County), McDuffie County, Georgia, USA

Father: James Gay

Mother: Mrs. Gay

Spouse(s): Annie Prather

Children(s): Ruby Gay, Ellie Gay, James Gay, Robert Gay, Bogy Gay, Alma Gay, Elbert Gay, Lillie Gay, Claude Gay

In 1870, Henry Sidney Gay entered the world in Georgia, born to James M Gay And Mrs James M Gay. In 1880, Henry Sidney Gay resided in Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia, United States. In 1900, Henry Sidney Gay resided in Militia District 133, Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia. Henry Sidney Gay married Annie Elizabeth Prather, and had children including Alma Gay, Bogy G Gay, Claude W Gay, Elbert Gay, Ellie Gay, James Murphey Gay, Lillie Gay, Robert Irving Gay, Ruby Gay. Henry Sidney Gay passed away in 1941 in Avondale (McDuffie County), McDuffie County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Henry Sidney Gay entered the world in Georgia, born to James M Gay And Mrs James M Gay.
  • In 1880, Henry Sidney Gay resided in Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia, United States.
  • In 1900, Henry Sidney Gay resided in Militia District 133, Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia.
  • Henry Sidney Gay married Annie Elizabeth Prather, and had children including Alma Gay, Bogy G Gay, Claude W Gay, Elbert Gay, Ellie Gay, James Murphey Gay, Lillie Gay, Robert Irving Gay, Ruby Gay.
  • Henry Sidney Gay passed away in 1941 in Avondale (McDuffie County), McDuffie County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Gay
1842–1921
Birth Location: Columbia County, Georgia, USA
JG
Mrs. Gay
1844–1910
Birth Location: Lincoln, Georgia, United States
MG

Spouses(s)

Annie Prather
1870–1953
Birth Location: Emanuel, Georgia, United States,
AP

Children(s)

Ruby Gay
1902–
Birth Location: Georgia
RG
Ellie Gay
1904–1982
Birth Location: Georgia
EG
James Gay
1894–1953
Birth Location: McDuffie CO, Georgia
JG
Robert Gay
1908–1976
Birth Location: Georgia
RG
Bogy Gay
1899–1971
Birth Location: Georgia
BG
Alma Gay
1897–1982
Birth Location: Georgia
AG
Elbert Gay
1910–1995
Birth Location: Georgia
EG
Lillie Gay
1891–1933
Birth Location: Georgia
LG
Claude Gay
1888–1955
Birth Location: Georgia
CG

Henry Gay's Ancestors

Self
Henry Gay
1870–1941
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
James M. Gay
1842–1921
Columbia County, Georgia, USA
Mrs. (James M.) Gay
1844–1910
Lincoln, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
John Gay
1814–1890
Georgia
Eliza (Fuller) Gay
1820–
Georgia
John (C) Lambert
1809–
Columbia, Georgia, United States
Lavinia (Caroline) Gray
1810–1880
Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Fuller
1787–1842
Mary Hoge
1789–1859
John Gray
1775–1819
Rebecca White
1780–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Spivey Fuller
1762–1792
Susannah Hudson
1760–1836
William Hoge
1759–1804
Effie Hoge
1760–1804
James Gray
1734–1790
Flower Payne
1738–1800

Henry Gay's Descendants

1.
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Henry (Sidney) Gay (1870-04-00–1941-08-31) m. Annie (Elizabeth) Prather (Jul 1870–1953-03-10)
  1. 1. Ruby Gay 1902–
  2. 2. Ellie Gay 1904–1982
  3. 3. James (Murphey) Gay 1894–1953 m. Essie (Rene) Harrison 1905–1963
    1. 1. Ernest Gay 1920–1998 m. Queen Huff 1924–2006
  4. 4. Robert (Irving) Gay 1908–1976
  5. 5. Bogy (G) Gay 1899–1971
  6. 6. Alma Gay 1897–1982 m. Marion Taylor –1974
  7. 7. Elbert Gay 1910–1995
  8. 8. Lillie Gay 1891–1933 m. William (Bill) Perry 1881–1964
    1. 1. Henry (Houston) Perry 1928–1997
    2. 2. Elderidge Perry 1924–1990 m. Bernice Wells 1935–1988
    3. 3. James (Willie) Perry 1922–1997 m. Kathleen Oliver 1921–1997
      1. 1. Martha (Ann) Perry 1938–1960
    4. 4. Catherine Perry 1919–1932
    5. 5. Maude Perry 1914–2001 m. Cervin (Pete) Newhard 1923–1999 m. Chesley (Marion) James 1905–1967
      1. 1. James (Edward) James 1942–2008
  9. 9. Claude (W.) Gay 1888–1955 m. Annie Gay 1899–1995
    1. 1. Nellay Gay 1916–
    2. 2. Willie Gay 1917–
    3. 3. Martha Gay 1922–
    4. 4. Gerden Gay 1925–
    5. 5. Claud Gay 1926–

Henry Gay's Timeline

9 Records

1870
1870-04-00
Birth of Henry Sidney Gay in Georgia
Georgia
1880
1880
Age 10
Henry Sidney Gay resided here in Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia, United States
Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia, United States
1900
1900
Age 30
Henry Sidney Gay resided here in Militia District 133, Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia
Militia District 133, Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia
1910
1910
Age 40
Henry Sidney Gay resided here in Militia District 133, McDuffie, Georgia
Militia District 133, McDuffie, Georgia
1920
1920
Age 50
Henry Sidney Gay resided here in Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia
Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia
1930
1930
Age 60
Henry Sidney Gay resided here in Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia
Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia
1935
1935
Age 65
Henry Sidney Gay resided here in Appling, Columbia, Georgia
Appling, Columbia, Georgia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 70
Henry Sidney Gay resided here in Appling, Columbia, Georgia, United States
Appling, Columbia, Georgia, United States
1941
1941-08-31
Age 71
Death of Henry Sidney Gay in Harlem, Mcduffie County, GA
Harlem, Mcduffie County, GA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1870-04-00
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Appling, Columbia, Georgia; Roll: T627_660; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 36-5
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia; Roll: T625_267; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 63; Image: 638.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia; Roll: 374; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 425.0.
    [4] 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.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Militia District 133, McDuffie, Georgia; Roll: T624_202; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 599.
    [7] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    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 4
    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: 8A; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 599.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia; Roll: T625_267; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 63; Image: 638.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dearing, McDuffie, Georgia; Roll: 374; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 425.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Appling, Columbia, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Appling, Columbia, Georgia; Roll: T627_660; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 36-5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Appling, Columbia, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Appling, Columbia, Georgia; Roll: T627_660; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 36-5

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1941-08-31
    Event Place: Harlem, Mcduffie County, GA
    Record Source: Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Avondale (McDuffie County), McDuffie County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011
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