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Lilly Mae Allen 1874–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1874

Birth Location: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas USA

Death Date: 10 Nov 1962

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

Father: Major Allen

Mother: Willie Crumpler

Spouse(s): James Gay

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

In 1874, Lilly Mae Allen entered the world in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas USA, born to Major Allen And Willie Dillie Ruth Crumpler. In 1880, Lilly Mae Allen resided in Cornie, Columbia, Arkansas, USA. In 1900, Lilly Mae Allen resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA. Lilly Mae Allen married James Marion Gay, Rambin, and had children including Clarence Lemar Gay, Clifford Hezekiah Gay, Howard Walter Gay, Josh Rolee Gay, Lorna D Gay, Nita Mae Gay. Lilly Mae Allen passed away in 1962 in Hall Summit, Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1874, Lilly Mae Allen entered the world in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas USA, born to Major Allen And Willie Dillie Ruth Crumpler.
  • In 1880, Lilly Mae Allen resided in Cornie, Columbia, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1900, Lilly Mae Allen resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA.
  • Lilly Mae Allen married James Marion Gay, Rambin, and had children including Clarence Lemar Gay, Clifford Hezekiah Gay, Howard Walter Gay, Josh Rolee Gay, Lorna D Gay, Nita Mae Gay.
  • Lilly Mae Allen passed away in 1962 in Hall Summit, Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lilly Allen's Ancestors

Self
Lilly Allen
1874–1962
Birth Place: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas USA
Parents
Major Allen
1843–1902
, Henry, Georgia, USA
Willie ('Dillie' Ruth) Crumpler
1846–1936
Coosa County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Hezekiah Allen
1798–1875
Hancock County, Georgia, USA
Sarah Stewart
1820–1905
Georgia, USA
Littleberry (Benjamin) Crumpler
1817–1860
Virginia, USA
Catherine (Keziah) Snider
1828–1867
Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Harris Sr
1750–1814
Sarah Hays
1775–1804
Beasant Jr
1760–1840
Elizabeth Wright
1770–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1755–1795
Sarah Bridger
1755–1795
Beasant Sr
1730–1795
Sarah
1735–1800

Lilly Allen's Descendants

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Lilly (Mae) Allen (Abt 1874–10 Nov 1962) m. James (Marion) Gay (8 Aug 1869–23 Oct 1939)
  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

Lilly Allen's Timeline

8 Records

1874
Abt 1874
Birth of Lilly Mae Allen in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas USA
Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas USA
1880
1880
Age 6
Lilly Mae Allen resided here in Cornie, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Cornie, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
Lilly Mae Allen resided here in Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Lilly Mae Allen resided here in Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
Lilly Mae Allen resided here in Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 61
Lilly Mae Allen resided here in Sp, Red River, Louisiana
Sp, Red River, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 66
Lilly Mae Allen resided here in Police Jury Ward, Red River, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward, Red River, Louisiana, USA
1962
10 Nov 1962
Age 88
Death of Lilly Mae Allen in Red River Parish, Louisiana, USA
Red River Parish, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1874
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Red River, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01443; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 41-7
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana; Roll: T625_627; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 122
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Red River, Louisiana; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340535
    [4] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cornie, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: 41; Page: 162D; Enumeration District: 038
    [6] 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 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cornie, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cornie, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: 41; Page: 162D; Enumeration District: 038

    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: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    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: 8A; Enumeration District: 41-7

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward, Red River, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Red River, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01443; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 41-7

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1962
    Event Place: Red River Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949

    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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