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James Marion Gay 1869–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Aug 1869

Birth Location: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America

Death Date: 23 Oct 1939

Death Location: Hall Summit, Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: John Gay

Mother: Susannah Waters

Spouse(s): Lilly Allen

Children(s): Nita Gay, Lorna Gay, Clifford Gay, Howard Gay, Clarence Gay, Josh Gay

The story of James Marion Gay began in 1869 in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America. In 1880, James Marion Gay resided in Old Texas, Monroe, Alabama, USA. In 1900, James Marion Gay resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA. James Marion Gay married Lilly Mae Allen, and had children including Clarence Lemar Gay, Clifford Hezekiah Gay, Howard Walter Gay, Josh Rolee Gay, Lorna D Gay, Nita Mae Gay. James Marion Gay passed away in 1939 in Hall Summit, Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Marion Gay began in 1869 in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America.
  • In 1880, James Marion Gay resided in Old Texas, Monroe, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, James Marion Gay resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA.
  • James Marion Gay married Lilly Mae Allen, and had children including Clarence Lemar Gay, Clifford Hezekiah Gay, Howard Walter Gay, Josh Rolee Gay, Lorna D Gay, Nita Mae Gay.
  • James Marion Gay passed away in 1939 in Hall Summit, Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Gay
1831–1919
Birth Location: Georgia, United States of America
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Susannah Waters
1850–
Birth Location: Alabama
SW

Spouses(s)

Lilly Allen
1874–1962
Birth Location: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas USA
LA

Children(s)

Nita Gay
1894–1977
Birth Location: Coushatta, Red River, Louisiana, USA
NG
Lorna Gay
1897–
Birth Location: Louisiana
LG
Clifford Gay
1899–1983
Birth Location: Louisiana
CG
Howard Gay
1906–1986
Birth Location: Louisiana
HG
Clarence Gay
1914–1984
Birth Location: Louisiana
CG
Josh Gay
1908–1987
Birth Location: Louisiana
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James Gay's Ancestors

Self
James Gay
1869–1939
Birth Place: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America
Parents
John Jackson Gay
1831–1919
Georgia, United States of America
Susannah ('Susan' C) Waters
1850–
Alabama
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Gay's Descendants

1.
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James (Marion) Gay (8 Aug 1869–23 Oct 1939) m. Lilly (Mae) Allen (Abt 1874–10 Nov 1962)
  1. 1. Nita (Mae) Gay 1894–1977 m. John (Walter) Thornhill 1888–1983
    1. 1. Marvin Thornhill 1911–2006 m. Shirley (Lori) McDowell 1914–2014
    2. 2. A (C) Thornhill 1918–1997 m. Marjorie (Louise) Cooper 1923–1981
      1. 1. Patricia (Ann) Thornhill 1946–2018
      2. 2. A (C) Thornhill 1950–1950
  2. 2. Lorna (D) Gay 1897–
  3. 3. Clifford (Hezekiah) Gay 1899–1983 m. Lula (Estelle) Thornhill 1901–1988
    1. 1. James (Cedric) Gay 1919–2009
    2. 2. Carl (Clifford) Gay 1922–1991 m. Betty Woodward 1923– m. Aadney (Agnes) Calhoun 1925–1985
    3. 3. Reginald (L) Gay 1924–2013
  4. 4. Howard (Walter) Gay 1906–1986 m. Ethel (Oratia) Thornhill 1909–1986
  5. 5. Clarence (Lemar) Gay 1914–1984 m. Ruby (Lee) Murphy 1916–1999
  6. 6. Josh (Rolee) Gay 1908–1987 m. Maybell Kolb 1904–1984 m. Viola Marcum 1919–1999
    1. 1. Bernice (Loyd) Gay 1926–2002 m. Mary (Virginia) Locke 1929–1995
      1. 1. Daniel (Lawrence) Gay 1947–1965
    2. 2. Clotile (Sylvia) Gay 1929–2009 m. Duard (Jerome 'Jerry' Winderweedle) Sr 1930–1990 m. Edwin (Allan) Rice 1925–2006
    3. 3. John (Rolee) Gay 1938–1993 m. Joyce ('Joy') Love 1937–2006
    4. 4. Infant Gay –1941

James Gay's Timeline

6 Records

1869
8 Aug 1869
Birth of James Marion Gay in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America
Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 11
James Marion Gay resided here in Old Texas, Monroe, Alabama, USA
Old Texas, Monroe, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 31
James Marion Gay resided here in Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 51
James Marion Gay resided here in Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 61
James Marion Gay resided here in Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA
1939
23 Oct 1939
Age 70
Death of James Marion Gay in Red River Parish, Louisiana, USA
Red River Parish, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1869
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana; Roll: T625_627; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 122
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340535
    [3] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Old Texas, Monroe, Alabama; Roll: 24; Page: 428C; Enumeration District: 155
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1240578
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Old Texas, Monroe, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Old Texas, Monroe, Alabama; Roll: 24; Page: 428C; Enumeration District: 155

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1240578

    Genealogy Event 4
    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 5
    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: 14B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340535

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1939
    Event Place: Shreveport, Louisiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Shreveport Journal - 27 Oct 1939 - 6, Obituary for JIM GAY 27 Oct 1939

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hall Summit, Red River, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1939
    Event Place: Red River Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hall Summit, Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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