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Polly Gay 1770–1847 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 AUG 1770

Birth Location: Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 7 APR 1847

Death Location: Cumberland City, Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Father: Jonathan Gay

Mother: Mary Goodenow

Spouse(s): Leonard Branson

Children(s): Henry Branson, Hezekiah Branson, Elizabeth Branson, Susanna Branson

In 1770, Polly Gay entered the world in Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to Jonathan Gay And Mary Goodenow. Polly Gay married Leonard Branson, and had children including Elizabeth Branson, Henry Branson, Hezekiah Branson, Susanna Branson. Polly Gay passed away in 1847 in Cumberland City, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1770, Polly Gay entered the world in Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to Jonathan Gay And Mary Goodenow.
  • Polly Gay married Leonard Branson, and had children including Elizabeth Branson, Henry Branson, Hezekiah Branson, Susanna Branson.
  • Polly Gay passed away in 1847 in Cumberland City, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.

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Polly Gay's Ancestors

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Polly Gay
1770–1847
Birth Place: Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Jonathan Gay
1748–1833
Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Mary Goodenow
1746–1830
Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Jonathan Gay
1696–1761
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Badlam
1716–1811
Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Polly Gay's Descendants

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Polly Gay (24 AUG 1770–7 APR 1847) m. Leonard Branson (5 DEC 1759–1820)
  1. 1. Henry Branson 1800–1850
  2. 2. Hezekiah Branson 1792–1883 m. Elizabeth Ely 1802–1863
    1. 1. Annis Branson 1836–
    2. 2. Chandler Branson 1838–1863
    3. 3. Joseph (E.) Branson 1826– m. Nervesta (J) Hobbs 1838–
      1. 1. Chandler (P) Branson 1864–1941 m. Fanny (Rebecca) Lane 1874–1958
        1. 1. Anna ("Annie" Marie) Branson 1904–1983 m. Earl (Edison) Lucas 1903–1981
        2. 2. Dorothy Branson 1918–1983 m. Garrett Barnes 1912–1977
        3. 3. June (May) Branson 1908– m. David Martin 1900–1985 m. Adelor Dumont 1906–1958
        4. 4. Leonard Branson 1891–1975
        5. 5. Infant Branson 1896–
        6. 6. George (Lee) Branson 1902– m. Beth (Ann) Smith 1901–1968
        7. 7. Glydis Branson 1906–1996 m. Luster (D.) Palmer 1899–1983
        8. 8. John (Melvin) Branson 1894–1967 m. Maryland Williams 1904–1938 m. Emma Watkins –1967
        9. 9. Nannie Branson 1914–
        10. 10. Nervesta (Bell) Branson 1898– m. Aaron (Floyd) Boothe 1888–1953 m. James Fugate 1889–1969 m. Elisha Harrison 1911–1984
        11. 11. Janis (May) Branson 1915–1992 m. James (Captain) Spencer 1909–1988
      2. 2. Lazarus Branson 1874–1874
      3. 3. Hezekiah (C) Branson 1859–1921
      4. 4. John (Z.) Branson 1867–
      5. 5. William (H) Branson 1856–1921 m. Malissa (Ann) Richardson 1881–1961 m. Mary Unknown 1859–1908
        1. 1. Bertha Branson 1894–
        2. 2. Charles Branson 1888–
        3. 3. Henry Branson 1885–
        4. 4. Chester Branson 1897–1966
        5. 5. Anna Branson 1896–
        6. 6. Elsie Branson 1891–
        7. 7. Gurchen Branson 1911–
        8. 8. Chester Branson 1899–1995 m. Elvira Couch 1902–1993
        9. 9. Joseph (E.) Branson 1886–1918 m. B HT 1886–1908
      6. 6. Martha (A.) Branson 1874–1874
      7. 7. Mary (J.) Branson 1869–1870
      8. 8. Emily (Catharine) Branson 1875–1917
      9. 9. Sarah Branson 1861–1910
    4. 4. Louisa Branson 1829–
    5. 5. Mariah Branson 1833–
    6. 6. Hiram Branson 1839–
    7. 7. Frances Branson 1833–1949
    8. 8. Henry Branson 1830–
    9. 9. Nimrod (Christman) Branson 1834–1878
    10. 10. Rachel Branson 1825–
    11. 11. Sallie Branson 1843–1929
    12. 12. Sampson Branson 1845–1919
  3. 3. Elizabeth Branson 1824–
  4. 4. Susanna Branson 1798–

Polly Gay's Timeline

2 Records

1770
24 AUG 1770
Birth of Polly Gay in Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1847
7 APR 1847
Age 77
Death of Polly Gay in Cumberland City, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Cumberland City, Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 AUG 1770
    Event Place: Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 APR 1847
    Event Place: Cumberland City, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

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