YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Howard Walter Gay 1906–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jan 1906

Birth Location: Louisiana

Death Date: 31 Aug 1986

Death Location: Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: James Gay

Mother: Lilly Allen

Spouse(s): Ethel Thornhill

Children(s):

The story of Howard Walter Gay began in 1906 in Louisiana. In 1920, Howard Walter Gay resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA. In 1930, Howard Walter Gay resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA. Howard Walter Gay married Ethel Oratia Thornhill, and had children including Audra Flois Gay. Howard Walter Gay passed away in 1986 in Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Find more search results for Howard Gay
HG

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Howard Walter Gay began in 1906 in Louisiana.
  • In 1920, Howard Walter Gay resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1930, Howard Walter Gay resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA.
  • Howard Walter Gay married Ethel Oratia Thornhill, and had children including Audra Flois Gay.
  • Howard Walter Gay passed away in 1986 in Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Gay
1869–1939
Birth Location: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America
JG
Lilly Allen
1874–1962
Birth Location: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas USA
LA

Spouses(s)

Ethel Thornhill
1909–1986
Birth Location: Louisiana
ET

Children(s)

Howard Gay's Ancestors

Self
Howard Gay
1906–1986
Birth Place: Louisiana
Parents
James Marion Gay
1869–1939
Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America
Lilly (Mae) Allen
1874–1962
Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas USA
Grandparents
John (Jackson) Gay
1831–1919
Georgia, United States of America
Susannah ('Susan' C) Waters
1850–
Alabama
Major Allen
1843–1902
, Henry, Georgia, USA
Willie ('Dillie' Ruth) Crumpler
1846–1936
Coosa County, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Hezekiah Allen
1798–1875
Sarah Stewart
1820–1905
Littleberry Crumpler
1817–1860
Catherine Snider
1828–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Harris Sr
1750–1814
Sarah Hays
1775–1804
Beasant Jr
1760–1840
Elizabeth Wright
1770–

Howard Gay's Timeline

6 Records

1906
9 Jan 1906
Birth of Howard Walter Gay in Louisiana
Louisiana
1920
1920
Age 14
Howard Walter Gay resided here in Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 24
Howard Walter Gay resided here in Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA
1940
1940-1945
Age 34
Howard Walter Gay resided here in Hall Summit, Red River, Louisiana, USA
Hall Summit, Red River, Louisiana, USA
1986
1986
Age 80
Howard Walter Gay resided here in Minden, LA
Minden, LA
1986
31 Aug 1986
Age 80
Death of Howard Walter Gay
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1906
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Louisiana, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Red River, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01443; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 41-6
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana; Roll: T625_627; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 122
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340535
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana; Roll: T625_627; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 122

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340535

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940-1945
    Event Place: Hall Summit, Red River, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Louisiana, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Red River, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01443; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 41-6

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1986
    Event Place: Minden, LA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sp, Red River, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Red River, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01443; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 41-6

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1986
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Howard Gay

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE