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Martha Ann Gay 1828 – 1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Dec 1828

Birth Location: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 15 Dec 1915

Death Location: Buckhorn, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA

Father: Neil Gay,

Mother: Martha Talley

Spouse(s): Capt Perkins

Children(s): Archer Perkins, George Perkins

In 1828, Martha Ann Gay (Perkins) entered the world in Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia, USA, born to Neil Buchanan Gay, and Martha "Patsy" T Talley. In 1901, Martha Ann Gay (Perkins) resided in Fluvanna, Virginia. Martha Ann Gay (Perkins) married Capt William Archelaus Perkins, and had children including Archer Holland Perkins, George H Perkins. Martha Ann Gay (Perkins) passed away in 1915 in Buckhorn, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1828, Martha Ann Gay (Perkins) entered the world in Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia, USA, born to Neil Buchanan Gay, and Martha "Patsy" T Talley.
  • In 1901, Martha Ann Gay (Perkins) resided in Fluvanna, Virginia.
  • Martha Ann Gay (Perkins) married Capt William Archelaus Perkins, and had children including Archer Holland Perkins, George H Perkins.
  • Martha Ann Gay (Perkins) passed away in 1915 in Buckhorn, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Gay's Ancestors

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Martha Gay
1828 – 1915
Birth Place: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia, USA
Parents
Neil Buchanan Gay,
1791 – 1864
Powhatan County, Virginia, USA
Martha ("Patsy" T) Talley
1795 – 1864
Cumberland County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William Gay
1731 – 1815
Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, USA
Judith Scott
1765 – 1827
Amelia County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Dr Gay,
1705 – 1749
Elizabeth Bolling
1709 – 1766
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Gay
1663 – 1737
Jane Lawrence
1664 – 1737
Maj Bolling,
1676 – 1729
Mary Kennon
1679 – 1727

Martha Gay's Descendants

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Martha (Ann) Gay (26 Dec 1828 – 15 Dec 1915) m. Capt (William Archelaus) Perkins (17 Sep 1829 – 16 April 1895)
  1. 1. Archer (Holland) Perkins (16 Jun 1850 – 26 Jan 1916)
  2. 2. George (H) Perkins (abt 1857 – )

Martha Gay's Timeline

3 Records

1828
26 Dec 1828
Birth of Martha Ann Gay (Perkins) in Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia, USA
Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia, USA
1901
29 May 1901
Age 73
Martha Ann Gay (Perkins) resided here in Fluvanna, Virginia
Fluvanna, Virginia
1915
15 Dec 1915
Age 87
Death of Martha Ann Gay (Perkins) in Buckhorn, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Buckhorn, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1828
    Event Place: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 May 1901
    Event Place: Fluvanna, Virginia
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows; Collection #: CP-1_031; Roll #: 31; Roll Description: Franklin County (surnames R - Z) to Frederick County

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Some Prominent Virginia Families, Vol. 1-4

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1915
    Event Place: Buckhorn, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dixie, Fluvanna County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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