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MATTHEW GAYLE
BORN: probably betw 1720-30, parents & place of birth unknown, who resided Lunenburg, VA & Edgefield, SC.  He was probably a brother of Josiah Gayle, who also resided Lunenburg, moved to Camden Dist., SC abt 1770, est probated Sumter Dist., 1794.

MARRIED: 03 May 1753, Kingston Parish, Gloucester, VA(1).
SUKEY BILLUPS*
BORN: EST 1730-35
DIED: 1809, Edgefield cty., SC
(*Lukey is a common diminutive of Lucretia; Sukey may represent a mis-transcription, or variant.)

LUNENBURG,VA RECORDS
COLONIAL SOUTH CAROLINA RECORDS
CAMDEN DISTRICT,SC RECORDS
EDGEFIELD,SC RECORDS
WILL OF LUCRETIA [BILLUPS] GAYLE

CHILDREN OF MATTHEW & LUCRETIA [BILLUPS] GAYLE:
(NOT NECESSARILY A COMPLETE LIST; INCLUSIVE ONLY OF THOSE CHILDREN PROVEN BY THE WILL OF LUCRETIA GAYLE, OR DOCUMENTED IN KINGSTON PAR. REGISTER. MOST PUBLISHED LINEAGES SHOW THE PARENTS OF MATTHEW JR. & JOHN BELOW AS JOHN & MARIA [BILLUPS] GAYLE, John BEING THE SON OF GEORGE & BETTY [DENWOOD] GALE. THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE, AS THAT JOHN GALE DIED AT LEAST 6 YEARS BEFORE MATTHEW GAYLE (BELOW) WAS BORN.  SEE SOMERSET, MARYLAND PREROGATIVE COURT RECORDS.)

MATTHEW GAYLE JR.:
BORN: 1754 Gloucester,VA(2)
DIED: 1820 Clarke cty., AL(2)
BUR: Barlow's Bend Cemetery, Clarke cty., AL
MARRIED: MARY PENTECOST REES(2)
CHILDREN OF MATTHEW & MARY [REES] GAYLE:

(NOT A COMPLETE LIST - THERE WERE DAUGHTERS. ALSO)
BILLUPS GAYLE
MATTHEW GAYLE
LEAVEN GAYLE
JOHN GAYLE; MARR SARAH A.P.HAYNSWORTH

BILLUPS GAYLE:
BORN:  07 Jul 1755, Gloucester,VA(3)
BAPT:  06 Aug 1755, Kingston Parish, Gloucester(3)
NO FURTHER RECORD AFTER 1776 LUNENBURG,VA TITHABLE LIST

CHRISTOPHER GAYLE:
BORN: est 1760-65
DIED: aft 1808

MARY "POLLY" GAYLE:
BORN: EST 1760-65
MARRIED: 09 SEP 1787 Lunenburg,VA RICHARD M.DOZIER, SON OF LEONARD & ANN [GAYLE] DOZIER. BRO. WILLIAM DOZIER, SEC.(4)

JOHN GAYLE:
BORN:  EST. betw 1765-70
MARRIED: 1793 NANCY WHITEHEAD

TITHABLES

1764
Gayle, Matthew
 Richd. Griffin, overseer ...................  7            312acres
Josiah Gayle .................................  5            240acres
Matthew Gayle ................................  4

1772
Mathew Gayle
Billups Gayle ...............5

1776
Matthew Gayle
Billups Gayle
Matthew Gayle jr. .........8

1783
Matthew Gayle
Christopher Gayle ........7

LAND PATENTS
Christopher Gayle  # L-522 400 A 6/10/1784 Bra Flatrock Cr Adj Brown, Edloe

DEEDS

DB #2. P 287- Oct 1, 1751 James Oliver of Amelia Co, to Joseph Billops of Gloucester Co, , 645 AC both sides Ledbetter Crk, b/b Degraffenride's Wts: Robt Wade, Stephen Wade, Joseph Ray.

DB #2, P 179-Oct. 15, 1750 Leonard Dozier of Prince William Co, to Margaret Baker of Lun.  , for 16f,  404 Ac, patented to Dozier  June 5, 1746, b/b lower side of Tosekiah Crk. Sig: Leonard dozier Wts: John Ingram (J his mark), Mark + his mark) Thornton Rec 4/1/1751

DB 6, P 269-John Pinson of Lun to George Fegins of Lun, trt of land in Lun S/S Rone Oak (Roanoak) River, bounded at mouth of Watery Br. on E/S Little Cr, the old line & Aaron Pinson, dec'd. Wts: Thos. Wilds, A. Pinson  Loveit[sic] Gales (His mark) Rec Nov 4, 1760  (mistranscription of Levin Gale? This is earliest record of Gale/Gayle in Lun. Co)

DB 9, P 199 Aug 3, 1763 James Cole and Ave, his wife, of Lun, to Josiah Gayle of Lun. Co, for 100f, a certain tract of land of 240 Ac in Lun. Co, Lower side of Dry Crk, and b/b John Roe, Nicholas Christopher,   . Sig: James Cole Wts: Christopher Billups, MATTHEW GAYLE, Chris. Robinson Rec Aug 11, 1763

DB 8, P 271-July 24, 1764 Deed from Sylvanus Walker of Lun, to Leonard Dozer of Lun. for 120 f, all that plantation or tract of land in Cumberland Par in Lun Co, cont. abt 200 acres, b/b Duval, Briggs, Couches Cr, Edmunds. Wts: John Dozer,  Mark Thornton Rec: Aug 9, 1764

DB 10, P 253   Apr 14, 1766  Josiah Gayle of Lun to William Hunley of
Lun  abt 240 A in Lun lower side of Dry Crk bnd'd by John Croes (?)
Nicholas Christopher. Sig: Josiah Gayle Wit: Andrew Johnston, Jr, Edward
Wade, Allen Stokes, Rec: June 12, 1766

DB 12, P 287 Apr 13, 1773 Isaac Brizendine of Lun. to Andrew Johnstone Jr & Co-180 AC b/b Leonard Dozier, Joseph Duprie, Colo. Edmundson, Colo. Wm. Stephenson.

DB 12, P 5-  I, Matthew Gayle of Lunen Co for 150 f have sold and
delivered to Joseph Billups SR of Gloucester Co  1 Negro woman named
Sue, 2 horses, all my cattle & hogs, 4 feather beds & furniture, with
my crops & corn & tobacco until the year 1777. Signed Aug 18, 1771-
Mathew Gayle  Wit: Francis Degraffenreidt, Joseph Owen, Christopher
Billups.  The bill of sale was recorded Oct 10,  1771

DB 13, P 379- Nov 6, 1780   John Elliott of Amelia Co to John Ingram of
Lun Co abt 400 A in Lun  bnd'd by sd Ingram and Billups' line, & Matthew
Gayle. Wit: William Jennings, Richard Billups, Hugh( his mark)Brooks Rec
Apr 12, 1781

DB 14, P 69   Jan 1, 1781 John Godsey & wife Ann of Chesterfield Co to
William Cowan of Lun  Abt 200 A in Lun on Ledbetter Crk adj land of
Christopher Billups and sd Cowan  Wit: Christopher Billups, Matt Gale,
Samuel Strong.  Deed certified Jan 11, 1781 and  Rec July 8, 1784

DB 13, P 579- Feb 28, 1784 Matthew Gayle & Wife Lukey and Matthew
Gayle, Jr & his wife Mary to John Billups of Amelia Co, for 312 f abt
312 A in Lun Co on Ledbetter CR bnd'd by Wm DeGaffenreidt , John Ingram,
Joseph Billups, Wm Pamplin, Christopher Billups. Signed: Matthew Gayle,
Lukey (her  X mark) Gayle, Matthew Gayle Jr. Wit:  Christopher Billups,
Richard Mackie Dozier, John Patteson, John Chappel Rec Mar 11, 1784
Lukey voluntarily relinq dower rights in the lands conveyed (SGS note-
Mary, w/o Matthew Jr is mentioned in the deed, but did not sign deed)
 

COURT RECORDS

Aug 11, 1763 Court-(Order Bk 9)
a deed from James Cole to Josiah Gayle, ack. & OR

OB 10, P 80 June 14, 1764 Matthew Gayle, Plt  vs  Christopher Billups,
Deft, In Trespass. By agreement of the parties, suit dismissed.

OB 10 P 146   August, 1764-   Matthew Gayle, Plt vs Joseph Freeman,
Deft, In case for reasons appearing, suit dismissed.

OB 10, P 159-160  September Court, 1764- Henry Delony, Assignee of
Matthew Gayle, Plt, vs Joseph Freeman & Wiliam Easley, Defts, InDebt-
This day came the pltf by his attny and Hutchings Burton, came into
court and by Special bail, whereupon sd Defts   confess judgement to the
Plt for 11 f 9 shillings and 2 pence, with interest from last March 15,
and the costs. Order stay execution 'til Dec. next

August Court, 1764 Order Bk 10
Alexander Spiers, John Bowman, & Co, Plts., VS Josiah Gayle, Deft, in Debt. For reasons appearing, suit dismissed.

A deed from Sylvanus Walker, Jr to Leonard Dozier, was ack and OR

Pinkstone, Plt., vs Frederick Cox, Deft-by consent of all parties by their attnys-all matters of diff. bet. them referred to Lyddal Bacon, Gentleman, & Leonard Dozer, whose award is to be made a judgment of this Court.

Pursuant to a prompt directive by John Bremar, Esq. Sur. Generall, dated July the fourth, 1769, I have admeasured and laid out unto Josiah Gayle, a plantation or tract of land containing two hundred acres in Craven County on High Hills of Santee, butting and bounding SW on Thomas Jones and Sanders land: NW on Joseph Hatshaw and vacant land; SE on land grant to John Rees; NE on vacant land and hath such shape, form and marks as the above plat doth represent. Certified 22nd Day of November 1769.
Signed--Isham Moore, D.S.

1782 Edwin Rees, planter, will proved 29 July 1782. Wife Mary, daughters Sally and Elizabeth. Executors Brothers Hugh Rees and Isham Rees, Edwin Rees; witnesses: Philip Pettypool, Sarah Rees, Thos Andrews. Inventory by Isham Moore, Huberd Rees, Abijah Rembert, 17 August 1782; mentions Philip Pool, Matthew Gayle, Adam F. Brisbane, Samuel Hatfield, Robt Dearington, Thomas Andrew, Dr. Wright, Capt. Josiah Furman, Peter Brunson, Henry Whelar, Mr. Hardis, George Spain, David Neal, Col. Nathl.      Moore, Wm Moore, Wm Rees, James Habersham, Wm Dinkins, Flemin Tynes, Mr. Grimes, Henry Clark, Caleb Gayle, Wm Barden, Greenberry Caper, Isaac Knighton, Edward Lane, Willis Ramsey, Charles Leflour, Alexander Campbell, James Borough, Benjamin Holloway, Lenard Powell, Capt. Lewis, Matthew Peterson, Mr. Skiner, Robt Moses, Ephraim P. Pool, Golbert Crosswell, Archabald Henson, John Denny, Philip P. Pool, John Hamilton.

EDGEFIELD,SC RECORDS

IMPLIED MARRIAGES FROM PROBATE COURT RECORDS
Polly Gayle m. _____ Dozier Ref: Box 12, Pack 22, Frames 225, 226, Yr: 1808 -living
Tabitha Gayle m. Ezekiel M. Hall: Ref: Box 14, Pack 503, Frames 220, 222 Yr-1816

DEEDS
DB 19, P 414-421  Jan 29, 1788
Matthew Gayle, Senr. to Pines Ingram of Lunenburg co, Va. Deed of Lease, for L5 sterling , 300 AC Little Saluda, unto the end of one whole year next ensuing. Wts: Matthew Gayle, John Pound, Thomas Ruse (Rees) signed: Matthew Gayle

Indenture, Jan 29, 1788, L600 sterling, 300 Acs Little Saluda grtd by Gov. Thos. Boone to Jacob Berry 20 Dec, 1762. Wts: Matthew Gayle, John Pound, Thomas (X) Rees, Signed: Matthew Gayle Proven 21 Jan, 1801 by MATTHEW GAYLE, JUNR., Arthur Simkins, JQ Rec'd. 17 Feb, 1801

DB 17, P 328-332 Mar. 3 & 4, 1789-Peter Cassidy of High Hills of Santee to Matt. Gayle, planter. Lease & Release, for 250 guineas, 500 AC granted Aug 2, 1771 by gov. Wm Bull, unto Peter Manigault, Esq. in St. Pauls Parish, now Edgefield county, on Horse pen branch between Ninety-Six and the ridge bounding on John Brue's land, Thos. fletcher, Henry shickels land, which tract of 500 AC was conveyed by sd. Peter Manigault to Tacitus Gilliard, in 1773.  Peter Cassity atty. in fact for sd. Tacitus Gilliard.  Wts: Ulysses Rogers, William Nichols, William Mills,. Sig: Peter Cassity; Proved Claremont County, 13 June, 1799 by Ulysses Rogers, William Merrell, JPCC Rec 27 Aug, 1799

DB1, P 72-75, Sept 28, 1789
Matthew Gayle & Mary his wife, of Edgefield, SC to William Dozier, for 1000 pounds, sold 250 AC being part of 300 AC grtd 15 May, 1772, to Robert Davis, who sold 250 AC to William Jones, who sold 26 June 1783 to Mathew Gayle., Said land on south side of Little Saluda river. S/Matthew Gayle, Mary Gayle. Wts: John Bradshaw, Edward Luten.

Sept 28, 1789-
Matthew Gayle & Mary, his wife, to William Dozer, both of Edgefield Co, SC for 1000 pounds, sold 200 (sic) acres grtd 18 May, 1775 (sic) to William Jones, and sold June 26, 1773 (sic) said Gayle, being on a br of Little Saluda, waters of Santee (sic) River.  Sig: Matthew Gayle, Mary Gayle. Wts: Edward Luten, John Bradshaw, who swore by oath 13 Oct, 1789 before Russell Wilson, JP

DB3, P 315-316 28 Sept., 1789
Mathew Gayle & Mary, his wife, to William Dozier, all of Edgefield Co, SC, for 10 shillings, sold 200 ac originally granted 18 May, 1771, unto William Jones, who conveyed 24 June, 1783, unto Mathew Gayle, being on a branch of Little Saluda river, of Santee river, adj. Wm. Jones, at time of survey.  Sig: Mathew Gale, Mary Gale.  Wts: John Bradshaw, Edward Luten, Russell Wilson, JP

P 316-318 28 Sept., 1789
Mathew Gayle & Mary, his wife to William dozer, all of Edgefield co, SC for 10 Shillings, sold 250 AC. being pt of 300 AC orig. grtd. 15 May, 1772 unto robt. Davis, who conveyed June 12, 1773 unto william Jones, who conveyed 25 June, 1783 unto Mathew gayle, being on S/S Little Saluda riv, adj. Moses Rirks? at time of survey. Sig: Mathew Gayle, Mary Gayle. Wts: Edward Luten, John Bradshaw, who swore by oath 13 Oct, 1789 before russell Wilson.

DB27, P 412, 7 March 1804
John Mainor  (& w/Keziah) to robert Maze, for 900.00, 560 AC on headwaters of Little Stephens Creek of Savannah riv, adj. land of Thomas Barlow, James Eddins, Wm. Dean, Willison, Matthews road, George Turner, MATTHEW GAYLES, SENR.,  Wts: George S. Turner, Wm. Deen, John A. Steham Oro. 27 Feb, 1807 by Geo. S. turner; Wm. robinson, JQ Rec 2 mar, 1807.

Francis Burt JQ Edgefield, took dower 09 Nov 1802 of NANCY GAYLE wife of JOHN GAYLE who sold lot in Sumterville

DB29, P 4 12 June, 1802
John Mainor to Thos. Barlow, (a spinster?) of this District, for $250. (# ac lost in binding) S/S Little Stevens Cr, and divided from rmaining part of MAT GAYLE, SENR. and by afsd. creek from corner to corner being the western part of two tracts b/b ___ (George Barlow? or Buclan's land), to Jas. Eddins land, robt. Maze.  Wts: Jas. Forest, George S. Turner,  Pvo. by Geo. S. turner 27 feb, 1807; Wm. Robinson, JQ Rec 26 Feb 1808

DB 23, P 338- Nov 26, 1802
James Sanders Guignard of Columbia, to Nathan'l. Bolton 212 AC Mine Crk of Saluda Riv, grtd to Fulton Bolton Aug 9, 1792, sold to James S. Guignard Jan 4, 1800-Wts: Jno.  Gayle, Billups Gayle; Pro: Oct. 25, 1803 by JNO GAYLE, Wm Daniel, JP Rec 24 Oct, 1803

DB 26, P 110- JUL 24, 1805
Sam'l Carter to Robt. Maze, 1500 ac on Coffeetown Crk. of Stephenses Crk & Savannah river.  Wts: John Evans, Jno. Gayle, Phoebe Carter, w/o Samuel relinq dower Pro: 24 July by John Evans.  Joh Lyon JQ, Rec'd. 5 Aug 1805

DB 26, P 264 27 Aug 1805-
Bartlett Bledsoe, (&w-Lydia) planter to Loderick Hill-400 ac pt of tract orig grtd B. Bledsoe, 1787, on br. of (Illeg)** and b/b Francis Davis, the Metting House, lines of Bledsoe, Loderick Hill, John Gayle, Thos. Lockett, Josiah Howell, Young Allen, the Augusta Rd. **other deeds show this property on br. of Little Saluda River.

DB 28, P 259- 29 Nov 1805
John Gayle, Planter, and wife Nancy Gayle to William Jones, (for $2000), 580A orig grtd to Robert Starke June 2 1772, also ref. is made to titles by Thomas Dozier to me, lying on Penn Creek of Saluda River, whereon sd John Gayle now lives.  Wit Wm Lee, Ann Lee Signed John Gayle.  Nancy Gayle w/ of John Gayle relinq'd. dower rights before Justice William Nibbs. Proven by Wm Lee, Aug 31, 1807 before Richard Tutt, CC Recorded Aug 31, 1807.

DB 29, P 16
Richard Hainsworth of Sumpter (sic) Dist., to Joseph Williams, Bond, 4 Dec, 1808
Six thousand five hundred Dollars, twelve hundred thirty acres lying on waters of Ninety-six Creek in Edgefield District bounding on lands belong. to Jesse Payne, ____(name lost in binding) Brown, John Bullock, Gillon Sailes, Richard Bullock, and William Hag---lost in binding; on which plantation Joseph williams now resides.
And whereas sd. Richard Hainsworth bound by my bond or obligation 4 December, 1807, unto sd. Joseph Williams in penal sum of thirteen thousand Dollars, condition for payment of six thousand five hundred Dollars to be paid as follows: one thousand dollars on or before 1 January next, and the remaining five thousand five hundred dollars in three annual payments.
Further, sd. richard Hainsworth covenants with sd. Joseph Wilkiams to pay sums in addition at specified times.
Additionally, sd. Richard hainsworth to hold twelve hundred thirty acres as described.
Sig: richard Hainsworth
Wts: Matt. Gayle, John Martin.
Proven 4 December, 1807 by John Martin; Wm. Nibbs, JQ Rec 1 March, 1808
[SGS Note-Richard Haynsworth was the father of Sarah Haynsworth who marr Gov. John Gayle, son of Matthew Gayle.]
 

Last Will & Testament of LUCRETIA GAYLE

In the Name of God, Amen: I, Lukey Gayle of Edgefield Dist, and State of S. Carolina, etc etc-

Son Matthew Gayle, 4 Negroes, Big Jim, Bob, Nut, and Little Fill, a feather bed, and bed clothes

Grandchildren: (Children of son Matthew) Billups Gayle, Matthew Gayle, John Gayle and Leaven Gayle-to have the above named Negroes when the gr/ch come of age

Son John-3 Negroes, Little Jim, Little Simon and Jinney-a feather bed and bedclothes

Gr/children (ch of son John) Matthew Gayle, John Gayle & Billups Gayle to have the above Negroes when the gr/ch come of age

Dtr-Polly Dozier -1 Negro -Pat , and one feather bed and furniture

Gr/dtr (Dtr of my Dtr Polly Dozier) Lukey Dozier to have the above named  Negro when my gr/dtr comes of age

Son-Christopher Gayle, land whereon I now live, and 3 Negroes- Jack, Fill , and Molley, 2 Feather beds and furniture, stock of horses and hogs, four calves and calves, 3 choice young cattle, wagon and gear, plow and plantation tools of every kind, household and kitchen furniture, fowls, etc during his natural life. In the event of his having lawful heir /heirs of his body, to them and their heirs forever, and after his death without lawful heirs of his body, the whole estate to be
equally divided  between my two sons Matthew Gayle and John Gayle  to them and their heirs forever.

Residue of my estate to be divided between my two sons, Matthew Gayle & John Gayle and my dtr Polly Dozier

EXRS- my 2 sons Matthew Gayle & John Gayle
Signed: Lucretia Gayle, her mark Sept 15th, 1808

WITS: William Whitehead
      James Harvin
      Elizabeth Whitehead
 

From the Somerset Co, Maryland Prerogative Court Records:

June 24, 1748      (36.154 Somerset Co, L1782.10.2 1744)
Capt. John Gale
Appraisers: George Dashiell, Levin Dashiell
Creditors: Thomas Joyles, John White
Next of Kin: George Gale, Matthias Gale
Administratrix: Milea Arey, alias Milea Gale
October 30, 1749 (27.131  A  L1782.10.2  L97.12.3)
Capt John Gale  of Somerset Co, Folio 131 is a double page
Payments to: John Dennis (of Som. co) William Brown, John Haffington, Jr., Richard Gildart, Esq. paid to Richard Orme, Francis Lee paid to John Huett Nutter, Robert Collier, Col. George Gale, (Executor of Matthias Gale)
Administratrix: Milcah Airy (Quaker) wife of Rev. Thos. Airy (also Thomas Airey)

Date Aug. 25, 1750 (28.259 A Somerset Co f1707.2.8)
Mr. John Gale
Sureties: George Gale, Matthias Gale
Rec'd from: Mr. Thomas Crumpton from  Thomas Gant.
Payments to: John White (Merchant) paid by Mr. Matthias Gale, John White, Capt. David Wilson, per Ephriam King, Mr. Dulany.
List of Debts: Francis Persons, Capt. John Co, (debt in Sirrinam).
Distribution to: Widow (Unnamed, 1/3 Estate) Residue to (children) George, (aged 19), Mary (age 16), Betty, (age 13) Henry (age 10), Levin, (age 7)
Administratrix: Milcah Airey, wife of Rev. Thomas Airey

Oct. 19, 1752   (33.283  A Somerset Co  L1617.6.11)
Mr. John Gale
Sureties: John Gale, Matthias Gale
Payments to: Capt. John Handy, who married Ann (deceased was guardian) Col. George Gale, (Administrator of Matthias Gale, (brother of sd. George, ) Richard dorsey
Distribution to: Widow (unnamed, 1/3)  Residue to 5 children: George, Mary, Betty, Henry, Levin Gale. Administratrix: Milcah Airey, (Quaker) wife of Rev. Mr. Thomas Airey October 19, 1752  #49 Somerset County Thomas Airey & Milcah, his wife who was Admx. of John Gale, Distribution per law

The following abstracts from the Maryland Calendar of Wills  clearly establish that the John Gale cited in the records from the Somerset Prerogative court was the son of George & Betty [Denwood] Gale.

[MARYLAND CALENDAR OF WILLS: volume 3]
Gale, George,Somerset Co.,26th July, 1712;
20th Aug., 1712.
To wife Betty, 1/3 of personal estate, and joint ex., together with brother Matthew, of Grt. Britain.
To child., ––, residue of estate, real and personal, when young. is 18 yrs. of age; they to be brought up by Protestants.
Test: Robert Catherwood, Esther Denwood, Jr., Sam'l Worthington. 13. 438.

[MARYLAND CALENDAR OF WILLS: Volume 7]
Gale, Betty,Somerset Co.15th Apr., 1727;
31st May, 1736.
To son Levin and hrs., “Father's Care” on Wiccocomico Ck. and R., and some lands purchased contiguous to some lands deceased husband, George Gale, bou. of James and John Spence.
To sons Levin, George, John and Mathias, exs., and their hrs., residue of estate.
Test: Thomas Gillis, Henry Ballard, Joseph Gillis. 21. 600.
[NOTE: BETTY WAS THE DAU OF LEVIN DENWOOD, WHOSE WILL MAY BE FOUND IN MD CAL,VOL5]

[MARYLAND CALENDAR OF WILLS: Volume 8]
Gale, Levin,Somerset Co.,16th Feb., 1742;
24th April, 1744.
To bro. Matt and hrs., land near White Haventown which testator bought from Thomas Walker and “Privilege” adjoining. He paying to testator's estate the purchase price.
To Day Scott and hrs. part of “Apam” land formerly called “Content” and lying adjacent to land devised to Rachel Howe, wife of Daniel Cordy, by Col. Evans and formerly belonging to Edmond Day.
To bros. George and Matt and their wives, personalty.
To poor widows of county £20.
To dau. Leah, residue of estate, real and personal.
Testator leaves his dau. under the guardianship of his three bros. until she reaches 21 or marries. She not to marry anyone without the consent of the bros. afsd.
Exs.: George, John and Mat, and dau. Leah.
Test: Hester Ann Hudson, Patrick Stewart, Henry Wanchope. 23. 455.
Note: May 3, 1744, George refuses his executorship.

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Though it's clear that Matthew Gayle Junr. b.1754 and his bro. John Gayle b.@1765-70 could not have been the children of John Gale, son of Geo. & Betty [Denwood] Gale, the use of the given name Levin among the descendants of Matthew Gayle & Lucretia Billups (marr 1753, Kingston Par., Glouc., VA), and the use of both Levin and Leah among the children of John & Susannah Davis Gayle (marr 1758,Kington Par., Glouc., VA) are circumstantially suggestive of a connection between the Somerset MD Denwood/GALEs and the Gloucester, VA GAYLEs.
 

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