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Thomas Gay 1808–1877 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jul 1808

Birth Location: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England

Death Date: 25 Aug 1877

Death Location: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England

Father: John Gay

Mother: Hester Green

Spouse(s): Ann Gould

Children(s): Thomas Gay, John Gay, Caroline Gay, Edward Gay, Sarah Gay, John Gay, Elizabeth Gay, Hester Gay

The story of Thomas Gay began in 1808 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England. Thomas Gay married Ann Gould, and had children including Caroline Gay, Edward Gay, Elizabeth Gay, Hester Gay, John James Gay, Sarah Ann Gay, Thomas Gay. Thomas Gay passed away in 1877 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Gay began in 1808 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England.
  • Thomas Gay married Ann Gould, and had children including Caroline Gay, Edward Gay, Elizabeth Gay, Hester Gay, John James Gay, Sarah Ann Gay, Thomas Gay.
  • Thomas Gay passed away in 1877 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Gay
1781–1866
Birth Location: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
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Hester Green
1777–1839
Birth Location: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, , England
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Spouses(s)

Ann Gould
1810–1865
Birth Location: Paulton, Somerset, England
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Children(s)

Thomas Gay
1851–1929
Birth Location: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
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John Gay
1830–
Birth Location: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
JG
Caroline Gay
1837–1926
Birth Location: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
CG
Edward Gay
1849–1872
Birth Location: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
EG
Sarah Gay
1845–1848
Birth Location: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
SG
John Gay
1842–1845
Birth Location: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
JG
Elizabeth Gay
1836–1867
Birth Location: Midsr Norton, Somerset, England
EG
Hester Gay
1829–1883
Birth Location: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
HG

Thomas Gay's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Gay
1808–1877
Birth Place: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
Parents
John Gay
1781–1866
Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
Hester Green
1777–1839
Midsomer Norton, Somerset, , England
Grandparents
John Gay
1756–1822
Wellow, Somerset, England
Rachel Carpenter
1754–1841
Radstock, Somerset, England
Thomas Green
1750–1835
Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
Betty Pearce
1754–1828
Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
Great-Grandparents
Solomon Gay
1725–
Jane Baily
1725–
Simon Carpenter
1739–1786
Elizabeth Besley
1735–1805
Thomas Pearce
1732–1759
Mary Gay
1732–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Carpenter
1718–1779

Thomas Gay's Descendants

1.
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Thomas Gay (Jul 1808–25 Aug 1877) m. Ann Gould (1810–2 Mar 1865)
  1. 1. Thomas Gay 1851–1929 m. Selina (Susanna) Flower 1858–1909
    1. 1. Thomas Gay 1881–1941 m. Florence (Lily) Blannin 1890–1963
      1. 1. Selina (Catherine Jane) Gay 1916–1992 m. Bronislaw Siek 1924–2017
      2. 2. Dennis (Arthur) Gay 1925–1962
    2. 2. Samuel Gay 1878–1978 m. Florence (Katherine) Nash 1877–1961
      1. 1. Henry (Thomas) Gay 1908–1945 m. Doris (J) Harper 1910–
    3. 3. Isabella (Emma) Gay 1888–1958 m. John (Valentine) Sage 1887–1958
      1. 1. Isabell (Rosamund) Sage 1925–1960
      2. 2. Edgar (John) Sage 1919–2000 m. Megan Owen 1921–2000
    4. 4. Florence (Hester) Gay 1884–1929
    5. 5. Edward Gay 1893–1953 m. Evelyn (Annie) Chivers 1899–1986
  2. 2. John (James) Gay 1830–
  3. 3. Caroline Gay 1837–1926 m. Thomas Maggs 1835–1914
    1. 1. John (James) Maggs 1860–1926
    2. 2. Hester Maggs 1864–1940
      1. 1. Frederick (Thomas) Turner 1891–1967
        1. 1. Victor ((Vic) Thomas) Turner 1919–1999
  4. 4. Edward Gay 1849–1872 m. Elizabeth 1847–
    1. 1. John (William) Gay 1871–1952
  5. 5. Sarah (Ann) Gay 1845–1848
  6. 6. John (James) Gay 1842–1845
  7. 7. Elizabeth Gay 1836–1867
  8. 8. Hester Gay 1829–1883

Thomas Gay's Timeline

6 Records

1808
Jul 1808
Birth of Thomas Gay in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
1808
24 Jul 1808
Thomas Gay was baptized in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
1851
1851
Age 43
Thomas Gay resided here in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
1861
1861
Age 53
Thomas Gay resided here in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
1877
Jul 1877
Age 69
Death of Thomas Gay in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
1877
25 Aug 1877
Age 69
Burial of Thomas Gay in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1808
    Event Place: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [2] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1680; Folio: 16; Page: 28; GSU roll: 542850.
    [3] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1939; Folio: 332; Page: 33; GSU roll: 221098.
    [4] Somerset, England, Church of England Burials, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\\P\\MSN2112
    [5] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1680; Folio: 16; Page: 28; GSU roll: 542850

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1808
    Event Place: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Reference Number: D\\P\\MSN213
    [2] Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\\P\\MSN213

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1829
    Event Place: Midsomer Norton Soms
    Record Source: England, Pallot's Marriage Index, 1780-1837

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1939; Folio: 332; Page: 33; GSU roll: 221098.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1680; Folio: 16; Page: 28; GSU roll: 542850.
    [2] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1680; Folio: 16; Page: 28; GSU roll: 542850

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1877
    Event Place: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [2] Somerset, England, Church of England Burials, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\\P\\MSN2112

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1877
    Event Place: Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England
    Record Source: Somerset, England, Church of England Burials, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\\P\\MSN21/12
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