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Lemuel Gay 1745–1809 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 Feb 1745

Birth Location: Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 10 Aug 1809

Death Location: Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father: David Gay

Mother: Hannah ♥

Spouse(s): Abigail ♦

Children(s): Mace Gay, Isaac Gay, Lemuel Gay, Azubah Gay, Elijah Gay, Polly Gay, John Gay

In 1745, Lemuel Gay entered the world in Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to David Gay And Hannah Talbot. In 1800, Lemuel Gay resided in Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. Lemuel Gay married Abigail Davenport, and had children including Azubah Gay, Elijah Gay, Isaac Gay, John Gay, Lemuel Gay, Mace Gay, Polly Gay. Lemuel Gay passed away in 1809 in Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1745, Lemuel Gay entered the world in Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to David Gay And Hannah Talbot.
  • In 1800, Lemuel Gay resided in Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Lemuel Gay married Abigail Davenport, and had children including Azubah Gay, Elijah Gay, Isaac Gay, John Gay, Lemuel Gay, Mace Gay, Polly Gay.
  • Lemuel Gay passed away in 1809 in Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lemuel Gay's Ancestors

Self
Lemuel Gay
1745–1809
Birth Place: Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
David Gay
1707–1794
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah (Talbot) ♥
1712–1791
Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Timothy Gay
1674–1719
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Patience Lewis
1668–1768
Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
George (Talbot) ♥
1688–1760
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Mary (Turell) ♥
1683–1736
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Gay
1639–1718
Mary Bridge
1637–1718
John Lewis
1635–1686
Hannah Whiting
1651–1740
Peter Talbot
1654–1704
Hannah ♥
1646–1694
Daniel Turrell
1646–1699
Hannah Barrell
1651–1712
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Gay
1615–1688
Joanna Borden
1612–1691
Edward Bridge
1601–1683
Mary Brooks
1613–1677
William Lewis
1610–1671
Amy Weld
1615–1673
Nathaniel Whiting
1617–1683
Hannah Dwight
1625–1714
George ♥
1624–1709
Anne Ryley
1634–1660
William Clarke
1611–1682
Margery Holingsworth
1612–1694
Daniel Turell
1622–1693
Lydia Blott
1627–1659
John Barrell
1618–1658
Mary
1625–1697

Lemuel Gay's Descendants

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Lemuel Gay (04 Feb 1745–10 Aug 1809) m. Abigail (Davenport) ♦ (16 Aug 1749–05 Dec 1824)
  1. 1. Mace Gay 1783–1822
  2. 2. Isaac Gay 1786–1862
  3. 3. Lemuel Gay 1790–1866
  4. 4. Azubah Gay 1770–1770
  5. 5. Elijah Gay 1775–
  6. 6. Polly Gay 1772–1852
  7. 7. John Gay 1792–1851

Lemuel Gay's Timeline

3 Records

1745
04 Feb 1745
Birth of Lemuel Gay in Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1800
1800
Age 55
Lemuel Gay resided here in Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1809
10 Aug 1809
Age 64
Death of Lemuel Gay in Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Feb 1745
    Event Place: Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
    [3] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [4] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution MembershipApplications,1889-1970, Volume: 99; SAR Membership Number: 19617
    [5] Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1800 USA Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts;Series:M32; Roll: 18; Page: 120; Image: 130; Family History LibraryFilm:205616

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Norfolk County, MA Probate Index 1793-1900

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1809
    Event Place: Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
    [2] Norfolk County, MA Probate Index 1793-1900
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution MembershipApplications,1889-1970, Volume: 99; SAR Membership Number: 19617
    [4] Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index

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