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Robert Lee Gay 1872–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Nov 1872

Birth Location: Alabama, United States

Death Date: 1951

Death Location: Pinellas, Florida, United States

Father: James Gay

Mother: Mary Motley

Spouse(s): Danie Gay

Children(s): Gordon Gay, Susie Gay, Forest Gay, Talmage Gay, Murine Gay

The story of Robert Lee Gay began in 1872 in Alabama, United States. In 1880, Robert Lee Gay resided in Flat Rock, Randolph, Alabama, United States. In 1910, Robert Lee Gay resided in Precinct 2, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA. Robert Lee Gay married Alberta Jenkins, Danie Gay, and had children including Forest Gay, Gordon Gay, Murine Gay, Susie Gay, Talmage Gay. Robert Lee Gay passed away in 1951 in Pinellas, Florida, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Lee Gay began in 1872 in Alabama, United States.
  • In 1880, Robert Lee Gay resided in Flat Rock, Randolph, Alabama, United States.
  • In 1910, Robert Lee Gay resided in Precinct 2, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA.
  • Robert Lee Gay married Alberta Jenkins, Danie Gay, and had children including Forest Gay, Gordon Gay, Murine Gay, Susie Gay, Talmage Gay.
  • Robert Lee Gay passed away in 1951 in Pinellas, Florida, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Gay
1848–1926
Birth Location: Georgia
JG
Mary Motley
1855–1942
Birth Location: Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States
MM

Spouses(s)

Danie Gay
1884–
Birth Location: Alabama
DG

Children(s)

Gordon Gay
1907–
Birth Location: Alabama
GG
Susie Gay
1901–
Birth Location: Alabama
SG
Forest Gay
1899–
Birth Location: Alabama
FG
Talmage Gay
1905–
Birth Location: Alabama
TG
Murine Gay
1916–
Birth Location: Alabama
MG

Robert Gay's Ancestors

Self
Robert Gay
1872–1951
Birth Place: Alabama, United States
Parents
James A. M. Gay
1848–1926
Georgia
Mary (Jane) Motley
1855–1942
Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States
Grandparents
Coleman (Pendleton Motley) Sr
1823–1885
Talbotton, Morgan County, Georgia, USA
Hester (Ann) Perkins
1823–1908
Sumter Co., Georgia
Great-Grandparents
James Motley
1787–1850
Nancy Haynes
1798–1844
Hezekiah Perkins
1780–1825
Mary Smith
1803–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Motley
1753–1826
Elizabeth Pendleton
1765–1806
John Haynes
1756–1810
Nancy Shields
1770–1820

Robert Gay's Descendants

1.
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Robert (Lee) Gay (9 Nov 1872–1951) m. Danie Gay (abt 1884–)
  1. 1. Gordon Gay 1907–
  2. 2. Susie Gay 1901–
  3. 3. Forest Gay 1899–
  4. 4. Talmage Gay 1905–
  5. 5. Murine Gay 1916–

Robert Gay's Timeline

7 Records

1872
9 Nov 1872
Birth of Robert Lee Gay in Alabama, United States
Alabama, United States
1880
1880
Age 8
Robert Lee Gay resided here in Flat Rock, Randolph, Alabama, United States
Flat Rock, Randolph, Alabama, United States
1910
1910
Age 38
Robert Lee Gay resided here in Precinct 2, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Precinct 2, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 48
Robert Lee Gay resided here in Almond, Randolph, Alabama, USA
Almond, Randolph, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 63
Robert Lee Gay resided here in Sh, Highlands, Florida
Sh, Highlands, Florida
1940
1940
Age 68
Robert Lee Gay resided here in Prec 4, Highlands, Florida, USA
Prec 4, Highlands, Florida, USA
1951
1951
Age 79
Death of Robert Lee Gay in Pinellas, Florida, United States
Pinellas, Florida, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1872
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Highlands, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00589; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 28-13
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Almond, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: T625_39; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 149
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Flat Rock, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: 30; Family History Film: 1254030; Page: 317C; Enumeration District: 111; Image: 0035.
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 2, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: T624_34; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0162; FHL microfilm: 1374047
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Flat Rock, Randolph, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Flat Rock, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: 30; Family History Film: 1254030; Page: 317C; Enumeration District: 111; Image: 0035.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 2, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: T624_34; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0162; FHL microfilm: 1374047

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Almond, Randolph, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Almond, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: T625_39; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 149

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Highlands, Florida
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Highlands, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00589; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 28-13

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Prec 4, Highlands, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Highlands, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00589; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 28-13

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Pinellas, Florida, United States
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