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James Gay 1744–1819 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Mar 1744

Birth Location: Ulster, Ireland

Death Date: 4 Feb 1819

Death Location: Cleveland, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Charles Gay

Mother: Elizabeth Gastrell

Spouse(s): Margaret Mitchell

Children(s): Mary Gay

In 1744, James Gay entered the world in Ulster, Ireland, born to Charles Soloman Gay And Elizabeth Mary Gastrell. In 1779, James Gay resided in No Township Listed, Hertford County, NC. In 1800, James Gay resided in Capt Wiggins Captaincy, Hertford, North Carolina. James Gay married Margaret Mitchell, and had children including Mary Polly Gay. James Gay passed away in 1819 in Cleveland, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1744, James Gay entered the world in Ulster, Ireland, born to Charles Soloman Gay And Elizabeth Mary Gastrell.
  • In 1779, James Gay resided in No Township Listed, Hertford County, NC.
  • In 1800, James Gay resided in Capt Wiggins Captaincy, Hertford, North Carolina.
  • James Gay married Margaret Mitchell, and had children including Mary Polly Gay.
  • James Gay passed away in 1819 in Cleveland, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Gay's Ancestors

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James Gay
1744–1819
Birth Place: Ulster, Ireland
Parents
Charles Soloman Gay
1725–1765
Ulster, Ireland
Elizabeth (Mary) Gastrell
1725–1765
Ulster, Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Gay's Descendants

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James Gay (20 Mar 1744–4 Feb 1819) m. Margaret Mitchell (1745–17 Apr 1796)
  1. 1. Mary (Polly) Gay 1782–1850 m. Henry (W Walston) Sr. 1767–1849
    1. 1. Joshua Walston 1798–1838 m. Mary (Rebecca Polly) Wheeler 1805–1876
      1. 1. Mary Walston 1831–1860 m. Elijah ((Lige)) Baker 1825–1914
        1. 1. Emaline Baker 1848–1909
        2. 2. Sarah (E) Baker 1856–
        3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Baker 1854–1934 m. James (Paschal) Hester 1853–1926
      2. 2. James (Wheeler) Walston 1821–1876
      3. 3. Elizabeth (A) Walston 1823–1889
      4. 4. Blueford (Eli) Walston 1826–1907
      5. 5. Lucinda Walston 1827–1874
      6. 6. Emilene Walston 1828–1842
      7. 7. John (Allen) Walston 1830–1862
      8. 8. Martha Walston 1832–1850
      9. 9. Jane (Lavicea) Walston 1832–1880
      10. 10. Cynthia (L) Walston 1833–1850

James Gay's Timeline

5 Records

1744
20 Mar 1744
Birth of James Gay in Ulster, Ireland
Ulster, Ireland
1779
1779
Age 35
James Gay resided here in No Township Listed, Hertford County, NC
No Township Listed, Hertford County, NC
1800
1800
Age 56
James Gay resided here in Capt Wiggins Captaincy, Hertford, North Carolina
Capt Wiggins Captaincy, Hertford, North Carolina
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 66
James Gay resided here in Iredell, North Carolina, USA
Iredell, North Carolina, USA
1819
4 Feb 1819
Age 75
Death of James Gay in Iredell, North Carolina, United States
Iredell, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1744
    Event Place: Ulster, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 1640799
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Hertford County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Capt Wiggins Captaincy, Hertford, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Capt Wiggins Captaincy, Hertford, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 31; Page: 731; Image: 688; Family History Library Film: 337907

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Iredell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Iredell, North Carolina; Roll: 40; Page: 152; Image: Ncm252_40-0452; FHL Roll: 0337913

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1819
    Event Place: Iredell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 1640799
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cleveland, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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