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Robert Newton GAY 1891–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Dec 1891

Birth Location: Cleburne County, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 26 Jun 1985

Death Location: Macedonia, Cleburne, Alabama, USA

Father: Gilbert GAY

Mother: Viola Gay

Spouse(s): Mattie Gay

Children(s):

The story of Robert Newton GAY began in 1891 in Cleburne County, Alabama, USA. In 1900, Robert Newton GAY resided in Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama, USA. In 1910, Robert Newton GAY resided in Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama, USA. Robert Newton GAY married Mattie Ella Handley Gay, and had children including Roy Hoyt Gay. Robert Newton GAY passed away in 1985 in Macedonia, Cleburne, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Newton GAY began in 1891 in Cleburne County, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, Robert Newton GAY resided in Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, Robert Newton GAY resided in Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama, USA.
  • Robert Newton GAY married Mattie Ella Handley Gay, and had children including Roy Hoyt Gay.
  • Robert Newton GAY passed away in 1985 in Macedonia, Cleburne, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert GAY's Ancestors

Self
Robert GAY
1891–1985
Birth Place: Cleburne County, Alabama, USA
Parents
Gilbert GAY
1873–1952
Haralson County, Georgia, USA
Viola (Texas SKINNER) Gay
1875–1957
Cleburne County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
George (Washington GAY) Sr
1846–1915
Coweta County, Georgia, USA
Margaret (C SMITH Southerland) Gay
1833–1918
Tennessee, USA
Andrew (Jackson) SKINNER
1851–1908
Georgia, USA
Rebecca (Ann McELROY Phillips) Skinner
1840–1902
Carroll County, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Gilbert GAY
1803–1880
Sarah Gay
1809–1902
Isaac Skinner
1800–
Mary SKINNER
1808–
John McELROY
1808–1903
Elizabeth McElroy
1816–1896
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Allen GAY
1765–1847
Abigail Gay
1767–1824
Moses Sr
1772–1850
Sarah Stamps
1770–1847

Robert GAY's Timeline

9 Records

1891
20 Dec 1891
Birth of Robert Newton GAY in Cleburne County, Alabama, USA
Cleburne County, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Robert Newton GAY resided here in Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Robert Newton GAY resided here in Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
1917
1917
Age 26
Robert Newton GAY resided here in Cleburne County, Alabama, USA
Cleburne County, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Robert Newton GAY resided here in Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Robert Newton GAY resided here in Victory, Carroll, Georgia, USA
Victory, Carroll, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Robert Newton GAY resided here in Bowdon, Carroll, Georgia, USA
Bowdon, Carroll, Georgia, USA
1940
1940
Age 49
Robert Newton GAY resided here in Bowdon, Carroll, Georgia, USA
Bowdon, Carroll, Georgia, USA
1985
26 Jun 1985
Age 94
Death of Robert Newton GAY in Bowdon, Carroll, Georgia, USA
Bowdon, Carroll, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1891
    Event Place: Cleburne County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] Georgia, U.S., World War I Service Cards, 1917-1919
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 024759
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [8] Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Cleburne County
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama; Roll: 9; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0141
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama; Roll: 9; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0141

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Cleburne County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Cleburne County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Victory, Carroll, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bowdon, Carroll, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Bowdon, Carroll, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1985
    Event Place: Bowdon, Carroll, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 024759
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Macedonia, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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