John GAY

Birth:
of Plymouth, Devon, Eng.
Death:
4 Mar 1688
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Father:
Blocked
Mother:
Blocked
Notes:
                   Emmig- to Watertown, Middlesex,Mass. 1630
Sources:Biographical Rev. of Dedham Mass. p 532, V. R. Dedham, N.E. H. & G.
John Gay of Dedham by Capt. Jesse Bishop Gay, Will of John Gay.  New Eng. Reg. Jan 1879, V33 p46. Hist of Medfield MASS. New Eng. Settlers, Farmer, p18.

English Prelude, by Marguerite Allis - G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1936,
       page 294 Kent:  Another Ashfordian was John Gay, who sailed in 1635 on the William and Mary.  His grandson, Ebenezer Gay was Pastor of the Old Ship Church at Hingham, Mass. for nearly 70 years, and other Gay devines descended from him.

From the abridged Compendium of American Genealogy, p. 473:
       John Gay (d. 1688) from England in the Mary and John to Watertown, Mass.
1630, admitted Freeman in 1635.  A founder of the Plantation of Dedham.
       Nathaniel (1643-1712) md Lydia Lusher.
       Rev. Ebenezer (1696-1787) The founder of Unitarianism, pastor of the "Old Ship" Church at Hingham, Mass.  Md. Jerusha Bradford. qv.

JOHN GAY OF DEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS:
       by Capt. Jesse Bishop Gay

       John Gay was one of a body of spirited and determined men and women who in Feb. 1630, attended a meeting of the Puritans in the New Hospital, Plymouth, Eng., with the purpose of emigrating to the new world.  This company was principally from the counties of Devon, Dorset and Somerset.  They selected Gov. John Warren and the Rev. John Maverick as their pastors.  On the 30 Mar. 1630 they embarked in the 400 ton ship "Mary and John" Captain Squeeb. The number of the company was 140.  After 70 days sail they entered the harbor of Nantucket (Pomery Records.)
       John Gay settled first at Watertown.  He was one of the founders of the plantation at Dedham, his name appearing on the petition for the incorporation Sept. 6, 1636 and among the the original proprietors of lands.  He was one of the selectmen 1654.  He died Mar. 4, 1688; Joanna, his wife, died 14 Aug. 1691.  She is said in family traditions to have been widow Baldwicke before her marriage to John Gay.  His will in the Suffolk Records dated Dec. 18, 1686 was proved 17 Dec. 1689, his wife Joanna and son John being the executors.  His estate was valued in the inventory at 91 pounds 5s 9d.

Admitted a Freeman in 1635.
Joanna BALDWICKE (BALDWIN)
Birth:
Abt 1617
England
Death:
14 Aug 1691
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Father:
Blocked
Mother:
Blocked
Notes:
                   Sources:Biographical Rev. of Dedham Mass. p 532, V. R. Dedham, N.E. H. & G.
John Gay of Dedham by Capt. Jesse Bishop Gay, Will of John Gay.  New Eng. Reg. Jan 1879, V33 p46. Hist of Medfield MASS. New Eng. Settlers, Farmer, p18.
Children
Marriage
1
Samuel GAY
Birth:
10 Mar 1639
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Death:
15 Apr 1718
Mary BRIDGE 
Marr:
23 Nov 1661
 
Notes:
                   Biographical Rev. of Dedham Mass. p 532
Vital Records of Dedham, N.E. H. & G.
John Gay of Dedham by Capt. Jesse Bishop Gay
Will of John Gay
New Eng. Reg. Jan 1879, Vol. 33 p. 46
History of Medfield, Massachusetts
New England Settlers, Farmer, p. 18.
2
Hezekiah GAY
Birth:
3 Jul 1640
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Death:
28 Nov 1699
 
Marr:
 
Notes:
                   Sources:Biographical Rev. of Dedham Mass. p 532, V. R. Dedham, N.E. H. & G.
John Gay of Dedham by Capt. Jesse Bishop Gay, Will of John Gay.  New Eng. Reg. Jan 1879, V33 p46. Hist of Medfield MASS. New Eng. Settlers, Farmer, p18.
3
Elizabeth GAY
Birth:
Abt 1641
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Death:
Richard MARTIN 
Marr:
1660
 
Notes:
                   Sources:Biographical Rev. of Dedham Mass. p 532, V. R. Dedham, N.E. H. & G.
John Gay of Dedham by Capt. Jesse Bishop Gay, Will of John Gay.  New Eng. Reg. Jan 1879, V33 p46. Hist of Medfield MASS. New Eng. Settlers, Farmer, p18.
4
Nathaniel GAY
Birth:
11 Jan 1643
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Death:
20 Feb 1712
Notes:
                   Sources:Biographical Rev. of Dedham Mass. p 532, V. R. Dedham, N.E. H. & G.
John Gay of Dedham by Capt. Jesse Bishop Gay, Will of John Gay.  New Eng. Reg. Jan 1879, V33 p46. Hist of Medfield MASS. New Eng. Settlers, Farmer, p18.  Dedham Vital Records

From the abridged Compendium of American Genealogy, p. 473:
       John Gay (d. 1688) from England in the Mary and John to Watertown, Mass.
1630, admitted Freeman in 1635.  A founder of the Plantation of Dedham.
       Nathaniel (1643-1712) md Lydia Lusher.
       Rev. Ebenezer (1696-1787) The founder of Unitarianism, pastor of the "Old Ship" Church at Hingham, Mass.  Md. Jerusha Bradford. qv.
5
Joanna GAY
Birth:
23 Mar 1645
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Death:
26 Oct 1708
Wrentham, Norfolk, Mass.
John WARE 
Marr:
24 Mar 1678/79
 
Notes:
                   Amerian Marriage Records Before 1699, William Montgomery Clemens 1967
Biographical Rev. of Dedham Mass. p 532, V. R. Dedham, N.E. H. & G.
John Gay of Dedham by Capt. Jesse Bishop Gay, Will of John Gay.  New Eng. Reg. Jan 1879, V33 p46. Hist of Medfield MASS. New Eng. Settlers, Farmer, p18.

1. Ware Genealogy by Emma Forbes Ware p. 24-26, 46
2. Nathaniel Whiting of Dedham. p. 13,
3. History of Woodstock, Conn 5 Mass w. 63 V1 p.204
4. Sheet submitted by Thelda Baker

M-Husband # (2) John WARE 24 Mar 1678-9
6
Eliezer GAY
Birth:
25 Jun 1647
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Death:
13 Apr 1726
Notes:
                   Sources:Biographical Rev. of Dedham Mass. p 532, V. R. Dedham, N.E. H. & G.
John Gay of Dedham by Capt. Jesse Bishop Gay, Will of John Gay.  New Eng. Reg. Jan 1879, V33 p46. Hist of Medfield MASS. New Eng. Settlers, Farmer, p18.
7
Abiel (Abigale) GAY
Birth:
23 Apr 1649
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Death:
Daniel HAWES 
Marr:
23 Nov 1677
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts 
Notes:
                   Amerian Marriage Records Before 1699, William Montgomery Clemens 1967
Biographical Rev. of Dedham Mass. p 532, V. R. Dedham, N.E. H. & G.
John Gay of Dedham by Capt. Jesse Bishop Gay, Will of John Gay.  New Eng. Reg. Jan 1879, V33 p46. Hist of Medfield MASS. New Eng. Settlers, Farmer, p18.
8
Judith GAY
Birth:
23 Apr 1649
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Death:
19 Nov 1718
John FULLER 
Marr:
8 Feb 1672
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts 
Notes:
                   Amerian Marriage Records Before 1699, William Montgomery Clemens 1967
Biographical Rev. of Dedham Mass. p 532, V. R. Dedham, N.E. H. & G.
John Gay of Dedham by Capt. Jesse Bishop Gay, Will of John Gay.  New Eng. Reg. Jan 1879, V33 p46. Hist of Medfield MASS. New Eng. Settlers, Farmer, p18.
9
John GAY
Birth:
6 May 1651
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Death:
19 Oct 1731
Rebecca BACON 
Marr:
13 Feb 1679
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts 
Notes:
                   Sources
:Biographical Rev. of Dedham Mass. p 532, V. R. Dedham, N.E. H. & G.
John Gay of Dedham by Capt. Jesse Bishop Gay,
Will of John Gay.
New Eng. Reg. Jan 1879, V33 p46.
Hist of Medfield MASS.
New Eng. Settlers, Farmer, p18.
10
Jonathan GAY
Birth:
1 Aug 1653
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Death:
12 Jul 1713
Mary BULLARD 
Marr:
29 Aug 1682
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts 
Notes:
                   Sources:Biographical Rev. of Dedham Mass. p 532, V. R. Dedham, N.E. H. & G.
John Gay of Dedham by Capt. Jesse Bishop Gay, Will of John Gay.  New Eng. Reg. Jan 1879, V33 p46. Hist of Medfield MASS. New Eng. Settlers, Farmer, p18.
11
Hannah GAY
Birth:
16 Oct 1656
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Death:
26 Feb 1660
 
Marr:
 
Notes:
                   Sources:Biographical Rev. of Dedham Mass. p 532, V. R. Dedham, N.E. H. & G.
John Gay of Dedham by Capt. Jesse Bishop Gay, Will of John Gay.  New Eng. Reg. Jan 1879, V33 p46. Hist of Medfield MASS. New Eng. Settlers, Farmer, p18.

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John Gay - Joanna Baldwicke (Baldwin)

John Gay

He married Joanna Baldwicke (Baldwin) . Joanna Baldwicke (Baldwin) was born at England Abt 1617 .

They were the parents of 11 children:
Samuel Gay born 10 Mar 1639.
Hezekiah Gay born 3 Jul 1640.
Elizabeth Gay born Abt 1641.
Nathaniel Gay born 11 Jan 1643.
Joanna Gay born 23 Mar 1645.
Eliezer Gay born 25 Jun 1647.
Abiel (Abigale) Gay born 23 Apr 1649.
Judith Gay born 23 Apr 1649.
John Gay born 6 May 1651.
Jonathan Gay born 1 Aug 1653.
Hannah Gay born 16 Oct 1656.

John Gay died 4 Mar 1688 at Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts .

Joanna Baldwicke (Baldwin) died 14 Aug 1691 at Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts .