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Joseph Wellington Jay 1854–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Oct 1854

Birth Location: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America

Death Date: 26 Mar 1924

Death Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Elijah Jay

Mother: Elizabeth Pritchett

Spouse(s): Dora Barnhardt

Children(s): Etta Jay, William Jay, Joseph Jr

In 1854, Joseph Wellington Jay entered the world in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America, born to Elijah Jay And Elizabeth Dorcas Pritchett. In 1870, Joseph Wellington Jay resided in Mason City, Mason, Illinois, USA. In 1900, Joseph Wellington Jay resided in Chicago Ward 30, Cook, Illinois, USA. Joseph Wellington Jay married Dora Equilla Barnhardt, and had children including Etta Jay, Joseph Wellington Jay Jr, William Jay. Joseph Wellington Jay passed away in 1924 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1854, Joseph Wellington Jay entered the world in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America, born to Elijah Jay And Elizabeth Dorcas Pritchett.
  • In 1870, Joseph Wellington Jay resided in Mason City, Mason, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, Joseph Wellington Jay resided in Chicago Ward 30, Cook, Illinois, USA.
  • Joseph Wellington Jay married Dora Equilla Barnhardt, and had children including Etta Jay, Joseph Wellington Jay Jr, William Jay.
  • Joseph Wellington Jay passed away in 1924 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Jay's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Jay
1854–1924
Birth Place: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
Parents
Elijah Jay
1829–1908
Troy, Miami, Ohio, USA
Elizabeth (Dorcas) Pritchett
1834–1877
Woodville, Clinton, Ohio
Grandparents
William (Taylor) Jay
1796–1850
Newberry District, Union County, South Carolina
Stacy (B) Hosier
1798–1866
Richard (Talbert) Prickett
1819–1865
Monrovia, Indiana
Lydia (Ann) Jordan
1817–1855
Raleigh, N.C.
Great-Grandparents
John Prickett
1789–1845
Elizabeth Kimble
1785–1868
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Josiah Jr
1764–1845
Sarah Camp
1761–1849

Joseph Jay's Descendants

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Joseph (Wellington) Jay (16 Oct 1854–26 Mar 1924) m. Dora (Equilla) Barnhardt (Mar 1864–)
  1. 1. Etta Jay 1895–
  2. 2. William Jay 1896–
  3. 3. Joseph (Wellington Jay) Jr 1901–1977 m. Florence (H) Knispel 1902–
    1. 1. Jacqueline (Dolores) Cabral 1924–1999 m. James (J.) Cabral 1923–1994
    2. 2. Joe (Wellington Jay) Jr 1928–1998

Joseph Jay's Timeline

7 Records

1854
16 Oct 1854
Birth of Joseph Wellington Jay in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 16
Joseph Wellington Jay resided here in Mason City, Mason, Illinois, USA
Mason City, Mason, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 46
Joseph Wellington Jay resided here in Chicago Ward 30, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 30, Cook, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 56
Joseph Wellington Jay resided here in Chicago Ward 30, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 30, Cook, Illinois, USA
1911
1911
Age 57
Joseph Wellington Jay resided here in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Illinois, USA
1924
23 Mar 1924
Age 70
Death of Joseph Wellington Jay in Prairie St, St Charles, Kane, Illinois
Prairie St, St Charles, Kane, Illinois
1924
26 Mar 1924
Age 70
Burial of Joseph Wellington Jay in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1854
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Mason City, Mason, Illinois; Roll: M593_255; Page: 124B; Family History Library Film: 545754
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 30, Cook, Illinois; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0892; FHL microfilm: 1240281
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 30, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_276; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1316; FHL microfilm: 1374289
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Mason City, Mason, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Mason City, Mason, Illinois; Roll: M593_255; Page: 124B; Family History Library Film: 545754

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 30, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 30, Cook, Illinois; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0892; FHL microfilm: 1240281

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 30, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 30, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_276; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1316; FHL microfilm: 1374289

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chicago
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1924
    Event Place: Prairie St, St Charles, Kane, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1924
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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