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Nathaniel Gay

Male 1643 - 1712  (69 years)


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  1. 1.  Nathaniel Gay was born on 11 Jan 1643 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts (son of John Gay and Joanna Hooker); died on 20 Feb 1712 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Freeman: 23 May 1677, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
    • Offices Held: 1704, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; 1704 - Selectman
    • Will: 16 Feb 1712, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
    • Inventory: Mar 1712; The estate of Nathaniel Gay was inventoried and valued at £227 19/6.
    • Probate/Proved: 20 Mar 1712, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 11 (11) 1642.

    Nathaniel married Lydia Starr in by 1675. Lydia was born about 1652; died on 6 Aug 1744 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    Issue:
    1. Benjamin Gay (1675-1675)
    2. Nathaniel Gay (1676-1678)
    3. Mary Gay (1677-____)
    4. Lydia Gay (1679-____)
    5. Nathaniel Gay (1682-1750)
    6. Lusher Gay (1685-1769)
    7. Joanna Gay (1688-____)
    8. Benjamin Gay (1691-____)
    9. Abigail Gay (1694-____)
    10. Ebenezer Gay (1696-1787)


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Gay was born about 1613; died on 4 Mar 1688/89 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: Abt 1630 to 1635, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Immigration: Abt 1630, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He settled first in Watertown.
    • History: 1636 to death, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
    • History: 6 Sep 1636, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He was one of the founders of Dedham, signing the petition for separation.
    • Offices Held: 1654, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; 1654 - Selectman
    • Will: 18 Dec 1686, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
    • Inventory: Dec 1689; John's estate was inventoried and valued at £91 5/8.
    • Probate/Proved: 17 Dec 1689

    Notes:

    Name:


    History:
    On 6 May 1635, he became a freeman.

    History:
    He moved to Dedham in 1636.

    On 17 December 1689, his will was probated.

    John married Joanna Hooker in by 1638. Joanna (daughter of Robert Hooker and Margaret Topley) was christened on 12 Apr 1612 in Lenham, Kent, England; died on 14 Aug 1691 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Joanna Hooker was christened on 12 Apr 1612 in Lenham, Kent, England (daughter of Robert Hooker and Margaret Topley); died on 14 Aug 1691 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1635; John and Joanna sailed from London on board the Elizabeth & Ann with their children, Matthew and Elizabeth.
    • Religion: 25 Jul 1636, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; On 25 (5) 1636, Joanna was admitted to the Church of Dedham.

    Notes:

    Name:

    Children:
    1. Samuel Gay was born on 10 Mar 1639 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Apr 1718 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. Hezekiah Gay was born on 3 Jul 1640 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 12 Jul 1640 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Nov 1669 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Old Village Cemetery, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    3. 1. Nathaniel Gay was born on 11 Jan 1643 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Feb 1712 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. Joanna Gay was born on 23 Mar 1644/45 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Oct 1708 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. Eliezer Gay was born on 25 Jun 1647 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Apr 1726 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. Abiel Gay was born on 23 Apr 1649 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 29 Apr 1649 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Jun 1718 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    7. Judith Gay was born on 23 Apr 1649 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 29 Apr 1649 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Nov 1718 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    8. John Gay was born on 6 May 1651 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Nov 1731 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    9. Jonathan Gay was born on 1 Aug 1653 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Jul 1713 in Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    10. Hannah Gay was born on 16 Oct 1656 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Feb 1660 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Robert Hooker

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Legal: 10 Sep 1613; Edward Toplief of Harrietsham, yeoman, Robert Hooker of Lenham, and Thomas Smyth of Headcorn, broke into and entered a close of Sir Edward Filmer of East Sutton and trampled grass worth two shillings

    Robert married Margaret Topley on 5 Dec 1608 in Harrietsham, Kent, England. Margaret (daughter of Richard Topley and Alice) was christened on 21 Jul 1577 in Harrietsham, Kent, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Margaret Topley was christened on 21 Jul 1577 in Harrietsham, Kent, England (daughter of Richard Topley and Alice).
    Children:
    1. Robert Hooker was christened on 24 Sept. 1609 in Lenham, Kent, England; was buried on 7 Jan 1610/11 in Lenham, Kent, England.
    2. 3. Joanna Hooker was christened on 12 Apr 1612 in Lenham, Kent, England; died on 14 Aug 1691 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. Katherine Hooker was christened on 16 Oct 1614 in Lenham, Kent, England.
    4. Stephen Hooker was christened on 13 Mar 1616/17 in Lenham, Kent, England.
    5. Mary Hooker was christened on 25 Jan 1618/19 in Lenham, Kent, England.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Richard Topley was buried on 3 Dec 1591 in Harrietsham, Kent, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 24 Oct 1591, Harrietsham, Kent, England; He left an annuity to his wife Alice, wording which strongly suggests she was not the mother of his own children, whose baptismal records show only their father’s name.
    • Probate/Proved: 12 Dec 1591

    Richard married Alice. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 15.  Alice

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 1 Mar 2021

    Children:
    1. Alice Topley was christened on 20 Apr 1562 in Harrietsham, Kent, England.
    2. Agnes Topley was christened on 12 Nov 1564 in Harrietsham, Kent, England.
    3. Richard Topley was christened on 27 Mar 1571 in Harrietsham, Kent, England; died before 1591.
    4. Edward Topley was christened on 9 Nov 1572 in Harrietsham, Kent, England; was buried on 14 Aug 1630 in Harrietsham, Kent, England.
    5. Thomas Topley was born in say 1574 in Harrietsham, Kent, England; died after 1591.
    6. 7. Margaret Topley was christened on 21 Jul 1577 in Harrietsham, Kent, England.


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