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Nathan Gay 1820–1894 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 February 1820

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 1 September 1894

Death Location: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Eaton Gay

Mother: Lydia 3GG

Spouse(s): Sally Gay

Children(s): Fenner Gay, Cornelia Gay

Nathan Gay was born in 1820 in North Carolina, the child of Eaton Cobb Gay And Lydia Bunn 3Gg. In 1850, Nathan Gay resided in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Nathan Gay resided in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA. Nathan Gay married Sally Gay, and had children including Cornelia S Gay, Fenner Gay. Nathan Gay passed away in 1894 in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Nathan Gay was born in 1820 in North Carolina, the child of Eaton Cobb Gay And Lydia Bunn 3Gg.
  • In 1850, Nathan Gay resided in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Nathan Gay resided in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • Nathan Gay married Sally Gay, and had children including Cornelia S Gay, Fenner Gay.
  • Nathan Gay passed away in 1894 in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eaton Gay
1783–1861
Birth Location: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
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Lydia 3GG
1798–1865
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
L3

Spouses(s)

Sally Gay
1820–1890
Birth Location: North Carolina
SG

Children(s)

Fenner Gay
1854–1913
Birth Location: North Carolina
FG
Cornelia Gay
1857–
Birth Location: North Carolina
CG

Nathan Gay's Ancestors

Self
Nathan Gay
1820–1894
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Eaton Cobb Gay
1783–1861
Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Lydia (Bunn) 3GG
1798–1865
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Isham (Nathaniel) Gay
1752–1787
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Mary Daughtery
1750–1787
Franklin, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nathan Gay's Descendants

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Nathan Gay (16 February 1820–1 September 1894) m. Sally Gay (abt 1820–29 January 1890)
  1. 1. Fenner Gay 1854–1913 m. Angie (Lanie) Gay 1859–1941
    1. 1. William (Nathaniel) Gay 1898–1934
    2. 2. Maggie Gay 1879–
    3. 3. Sallie (Gay) Kea 1884–1969 m. Allie (F) Kea 1879–
    4. 4. Kellie Gay 1881–
    5. 5. Weddell (H) Gay 1886–
    6. 6. Luther (A) Gay 1888–
    7. 7. Annie Gay 1891–1981 m. G (G) Gaskill 1884–
    8. 8. Effie (P) Gay 1893–
    9. 9. Oliver (L) Gay 1896–
    10. 10. Riley Gay 1901–1991
  2. 2. Cornelia (S) Gay 1857–

Nathan Gay's Timeline

6 Records

1820
16 February 1820
Birth of Nathan Gay in North Carolina
North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 30
Nathan Gay resided here in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
Nathan Gay resided here in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 50
Nathan Gay resided here in Upper Town Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Upper Town Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
Nathan Gay resided here in Upper Town Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Upper Town Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1894
1 September 1894
Age 74
Death of Nathan Gay
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 February 1820
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Upper Town Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1136; Page: 234A; Family History Library Film: 552635
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M432_629; Page: 183A; Image: 372
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M653_896; Page: 212; Family History Library Film: 803896
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Town Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 963; Page: 270A; Enumeration District: 072

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M432_629; Page: 183A; Image: 372

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M653_896; Page: 212; Family History Library Film: 803896

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Upper Town Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Upper Town Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1136; Page: 234A; Family History Library Film: 552635

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Upper Town Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Town Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 963; Page: 270A; Enumeration District: 072

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 September 1894
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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