1779-
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William GAY was baptised 12 Sep 1779, Ingworth, Norfolk.

He was a Drover.

He married Hannah DURRANT 25 Apr 1800, Norwich, Norfolk, England.

1. Elizabeth GAY, baprised 22 Jan 1805 - Hanworth, Norfolk
2. Harriet GAY, baptised 15 Mar 1807 - Hanworth, Norfolk
3. Robert GAY, baptised 2 Jul 1809 - Hanworth, Norfolk »
4. John GAY, baptised 1813 - Alby, Norfolk
5. George GAY, baptised 25 Oct 1814 - Alby, Norfolk
6. Maria GAY, baptised 26 Apr 1818 - Alby, Norfolk
7. William GAY, baptised 1818 - Alby, Norfolk
8. Rachel GAY, baptised 1820 - Alby, Norfolk
9. James GAY, baptised 19 Dec 1824, and buried 12 Jun 1825 - Alby, Norfolk

Following Hannah's death in 1826, William married Sarah Gostin, 21 Mar 1831, Alby, Norfolk.

In 1851, William is listed as a Drover and Farmer, resident with Sarah, in Briston, Norfolk. In 1861 they were resident in Barningham Road, Edgefield.