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Walter William Gay 1888–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1888

Birth Location: Alabama, United States

Death Date: 15 May 1969

Death Location: Haleyville, Winston, Alabama, United States

Father: Madison Gay

Mother: Mattie Fowler

Spouse(s): Lutie Roberts

Children(s):

The story of Walter William Gay began in 1888 in Alabama, United States. In 1900, Walter William Gay resided in Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama, USA. In 1910, Walter William Gay resided in Precinct 9, Cleburne, Alabama, USA. Walter William Gay married Lutie V Roberts. Walter William Gay passed away in 1969 in Haleyville, Winston, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter William Gay began in 1888 in Alabama, United States.
  • In 1900, Walter William Gay resided in Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, Walter William Gay resided in Precinct 9, Cleburne, Alabama, USA.
  • Walter William Gay married Lutie V Roberts.
  • Walter William Gay passed away in 1969 in Haleyville, Winston, Alabama, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Madison Gay
1863–1923
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
MG
Mattie Fowler
1871–1904
Birth Location: Georgia
MF

Spouses(s)

Lutie Roberts
1901–1993
Birth Location: Alabama
LR

Children(s)

Walter Gay's Ancestors

Self
Walter Gay
1888–1969
Birth Place: Alabama, United States
Parents
Madison Eason Gay
1863–1923
Alabama, United States
Mattie (G.) Fowler
1871–1904
Georgia
Grandparents
William (Jethro) Fowler
1849–1886
Gwinnett Co., GA
Lucinda (Caroline) Owens
1847–1886
Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Fowler
1826–1877
Sarah Norris
1828–1896
Martin Owens
1808–1852
Martha Kennedy
1806–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathan Fowler
1800–1860
Elizabeth Peppers
1802–1858
John Norris
1807–1870
Mary Johnson
1809–1907
William Owens
1770–1827

Walter Gay's Timeline

10 Records

1888
Feb 1888
Birth of Walter William Gay in Alabama, United States
Alabama, United States
1900
1900
Age 12
Walter William Gay resided here in Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Walter William Gay resided here in Precinct 9, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
Precinct 9, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 29
Walter William Gay resided here in Marion, Alabama
Marion, Alabama
1920
1920
Age 32
Walter William Gay resided here in Bear Creek, Marion, Alabama, USA
Bear Creek, Marion, Alabama, USA
1926
1926
Age 38
Walter William Gay resided here in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Walter William Gay resided here in Haleyville, Winston, Alabama, USA
Haleyville, Winston, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Walter William Gay resided here in Haleyville, Winston, Alabama
Haleyville, Winston, Alabama
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
Walter William Gay resided here in Haleyville, Winston, Alabama, USA
Haleyville, Winston, Alabama, USA
1969
15 May 1969
Age 81
Death of Walter William Gay in Haleyville, Winston, Alabama, United States
Haleyville, Winston, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1888
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Haleyville, Winston, Alabama; Roll: T627_90; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 67-2
    [2] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 423-60-3392; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: 1962
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bear Creek, Marion, Alabama; Roll: T625_33; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 63; Image: 208
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Haleyville, Winston, Alabama; Roll: 53; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 927.0; FHL microfilm: 2339788
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Marion; Roll: 1509406
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama; Roll: 9; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1240009
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 9, Cleburne, Alabama; Roll: T624_7; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1374020

    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: 8B; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1240009

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 9, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 9, Cleburne, Alabama; Roll: T624_7; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1374020

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Marion, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Marion; Roll: 1509406

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bear Creek, Marion, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bear Creek, Marion, Alabama; Roll: T625_33; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 63; Image: 208

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Haleyville, Winston, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Haleyville, Winston, Alabama; Roll: 53; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 927.0; FHL microfilm: 2339788

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Haleyville, Winston, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Haleyville, Winston, Alabama; Roll: T627_90; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 67-2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Haleyville, Winston, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Haleyville, Winston, Alabama; Roll: T627_90; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 67-2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 May 1969
    Event Place: Haleyville, Winston, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 423-60-3392; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: 1962
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