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John Gay

Male Abt 1613 - 1689  (76 years)


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  1. 1.  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

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    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]

    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. 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: 2


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