Rebecca Gay

Biography

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Fisher-1101

Rebecca was born September 16, 1667, the daughter of Thomas Fisher and Rebecca Woodward of Dedham, Massachusetts[1]

On Mary 28, 1688, she married Edward Gay, the son of Samuel Gay and Mary Bridge of Medfield, Mass[2] [3] [4]

Their children were born in Wrentham, including:

1. Mary, born January 23, 1689[3]
2. Rebecca, born August 19, 1690, who married John Hills Feb 2, 1725[3]
3. Thomas, born July 30, 1692[3]
4. Hannah, born Feb 4, 1694[3]
5. Edward, born July 2, 1696, who married Rachel Puffer June 24, 1722[3]

Notes

Sometimes said to have died 15 August 1694. This is clearly incorrect as can be seen in the Vital Records of Wrentham where she continued to have children for many years.

This profile shows she died some time after the birth of her youngest child.

Notes

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Gay-93

Edward Gay’s last will and testament, written December 12, 1730, names wife Mary, son Thomas, son Edward, daughters Rebecca, Hannah, Dorcas, Sarah, Jemima and Phebe. Witnessed by Thomas Bacon, William Man, Elijah Man and John Gay.[4]

References

1. http://www.branches-n-twigs.com/genealogy/getperson.php?personID=I3...
2. Dedham historical register, Volumes 1-2.  By Dedham Historical Society (Mass.).  Fisher, page 57.
3. https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Fisher-1101 cites
   1. The Early Records of the Town of Dedham edited by Hill, Don Gleason,1638-1845 (1888), see Volume 1, page 10, which lists under 1667 Births: Rebecca, Daughter of Tho. & Rebecca Fisher, borne 16 of Sept., 1667
   2. Torrey's New England Marriages to 1700, Volume I, page 605 (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2008.) Originally published as: New England Marriages Prior to 1700. Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015, which states GAY, Edward (1666-1730) & Rebecca FISHER; 25 Mar 1688; Wrentham {Gay 3; Reg. 33:45}
   3. John Gay of Dedham, Massachusetts and Some of His Descendants by Frederick Lewis Gay; Publication date 1879; Publisher D. Clapp & son, printers. See person 2i
   4. John Gay, of Dedham, Massachusettes, and some of his Descendants Published in Volume 33, page 45 of The New England Historical and Genealogical Register. Boston, MA: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1847-. (Online database: AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001-2018.). this shows identical information to the Gay text shown above.
   5. Amy Morris, firsthand knowledge. Click the Changes tab for the details of edits by Amy and others.
   6. Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
   7. Source: American Marriages Before 1699
   8. Source: Ancestral Family Trees
   9. Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records
   10. Source: Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England, 1620-33
   11. Source: Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
   12. Source: U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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Rebecca Fisher
b.16 Sep 1667
d.1719
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H. Edward Gay
1666 - 1730
W. Rebecca Fisher
m. 25 Mar 1688
Mary Gay
1689 -
Rebecca Gay
1690 -
Thomas Gay
1692 -
Hannah Gay
1694 -
Edward Gay
1696 -
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Name Rebecca Fisher
Gender Female
Birth? 16 Sep 1667
Marriage 25 Mar 1688 Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
to Edward Gay
Death? 1719
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C0QV-TJ