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Robert Edward Gay 1915–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Mar 1915

Birth Location: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 04/27/1984

Death Location: IL

Father: Gay None

Mother: Lottie Lovell

Spouse(s): Oakney Adams

Children(s): Judith Gay, Shirley Gay

In 1915, Robert Edward Gay entered the world in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA, born to Gay And Lottie Lovell. In 1920, Robert Edward Gay resided in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA. In 1930, Robert Edward Gay resided in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois. Robert Edward Gay married Oakney Isabelle Adams, and had children including Judith Ann Gay, Sally Louise Gay, Shirley Jean Gay. Robert Edward Gay passed away in 1984 in IL.

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Biography

  • In 1915, Robert Edward Gay entered the world in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA, born to Gay And Lottie Lovell.
  • In 1920, Robert Edward Gay resided in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Robert Edward Gay resided in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois.
  • Robert Edward Gay married Oakney Isabelle Adams, and had children including Judith Ann Gay, Sally Louise Gay, Shirley Jean Gay.
  • Robert Edward Gay passed away in 1984 in IL.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gay None
1889–1952
Birth Location: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
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Lottie Lovell
1893–1983
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
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Spouses(s)

Oakney Adams
1920–2015
Birth Location: Yoder, Allen, Indiana, USA
OA

Children(s)

Judith Gay
1947–1947
Birth Location: –
JG
Shirley Gay
1950–2013
Birth Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan
SG

Robert Gay's Ancestors

Self
Robert Gay
1915–1984
Birth Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Parents
Gay
1889–1952
Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Lottie Lovell
1893–1983
Illinois, USA
Grandparents
GJ (John William Gay) Jr
1857–1936
Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
GJ (Francis Alvira) Lafrance
1861–1942
Stringtown, Fountain, Indiana, USA
William (Andrew) Lovell
1861–1916
Indiana, USA
Maude (Lavira) Potter
1862–1936
Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
GJ Sr
1832–1864
GJ Liggett
1834–1921
GJ LaFrance
1824–1899
GJ Teegarden
1838–1890
GJ Potter
1830–1889
GJ Hiliker
1836–1933
2nd-Great-Grandparents
GJ Gay
1797–1839
GJ Waterhouse
1801–1881
GJ Liggett
1791–1860
GJ Harris
1812–
GJ LaFrance
–1841
GJ Teegarden
1791–1850
Ede Mcbride
1808–1850
GJ Potter
1794–1871
GJ Janes
1798–1864
GJ Thayer
1823–1845

Robert Gay's Descendants

1.
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Robert (Edward) Gay (23 Mar 1915–04/27/1984) m. Oakney (Isabelle) Adams (12 Aug 1920–28 May 2015)
  1. 1. Judith (Ann) Gay 1947–1947
  2. 2. Shirley (Jean) Gay 1950–2013

Robert Gay's Timeline

9 Records

1915
23 Mar 1915
Birth of Robert Edward Gay in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 5
Robert Edward Gay resided here in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Robert Edward Gay resided here in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 20
Robert Edward Gay resided here in Tilton, Vermilion, Illinois
Tilton, Vermilion, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 25
Robert Edward Gay resided here in Tilton, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Tilton, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 36
Robert Edward Gay resided here in Illinois
Illinois
1960
1960
Age 45
Robert Edward Gay resided here in Danville, Illinois, USA
Danville, Illinois, USA
1984
25 Apr 1984
Age 69
Death of Robert Edward Gay
None
1984
04/27/1984
Age 69
Burial of Robert Edward Gay in IL
IL

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1915
    Event Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 597
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tilton, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: T627_898; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 92-48B
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: T625_411; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 146; Image: 194
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: 564; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0036; Image: 970.0; FHL microfilm: 2340299
    [7] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: T625_411; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 146; Image: 194

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: 564; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0036; Image: 970.0; FHL microfilm: 2340299

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tilton, Vermilion, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tilton, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: T627_898; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 92-48B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Tilton, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tilton, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: T627_898; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 92-48B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Danville, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Danville, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tilton, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 597

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1984
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [2] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 04271984
    Event Place: IL
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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