Abraham Lay

Abt 1700 - Bef 1785  (~ 85 years)

• Name	Abraham Lay
  Born	Abt 1700	England
  Gender	Male
  Died	Bef 12 Apr 1785	Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
  Person ID	I13	Bowser
  Last Modified	30 Nov 2020

  
  

  Family	Sarah
  Children	1. Abraham Lay   2. Emanuel Lay   3. Joseph Lay + 4. Stephen Lay   5. Prudence Lay   6. Lydia Lay   7. Helena Lay   8. Abigail Lay   9. Leana Lay   10. Athesias Lay
  Last Modified	30 Nov 2020
  Family ID	F5	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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• Documents » Slide Show		1771 Deposition of Abraham Lay Fairfax County, Virginia In 1771, there was a land dispute in Fairfax County, Virginia between John West and Elizabeth Yerby. Abraham Lay was a witness for the court and provided a deposition. He had lived on or near the disputed land for many years after arriving in the colonies. Information learned in deposition: In Jun 1715, Abraham emigrated to the colonies as a cabin boy on the ship “Robert and John.” His captain was Charles Broadwater. In May 1716, Charles Broadwater married the widow of John West in Loudon County, Virginia In July 1716, Charles Broadwater left the colonies on his ship and returned to London. Abraham went with him, again serving as his cabin boy. In May 1717, Charles Broadwater and Abraham came back to the colonies on the ship “Robert and John” but were now both passengers. Charles had presumably sold his ship to William Mudge. Abraham Lay was now an apprentice in the caulkers trade [ship caulker]. Abraham worked in Charles Broadwater’s service until Charles died between 1730-1735. When the deposition was taken, Abraham was 71 years old and living in Loudoun County, Virginia. FamilySearch.org, Land causes (Fairfax County, Virginia), 1742-1770, 1788-1832, film 31281, img 709-728
  		1782 Revolutionary War Claims for Stephen and Abram Lay 9 April 1782, Loudoun County, Virginia Stephen Lay for 250 pounds of beef valued at $4 a pound Abram Lay for 300 pounds of beef valued at $4 a pound Note: Stephen and Abram were reimbursed by the county court of Loudoun Co, VA for supplies they contributed to the war effort. FamilySearch.org, Order (minute) books, 1757-1904, and rough minute books, 1767-1809 (Loudoun County, Virginia), film 32376, img 195
  		1782 Revolutionary War Claims for Emanuel and Abram Lay 13 May 1782, Loudoun County, Virginia Emanuel Lay is allowed for 1 yellow bay mare 25 pounds. Abram Lay is allowed for a waggon & lock chain & four horses and a pail 24 pounds, 13 shillings and for a sorrel horse 9 pounds and grey mare 20 pounds the above as listed impressed to [] the detachment & never recovered. Note: Emanuel and Abram were reimbursed by the county court of Loudoun Co, VA for supplies they contributed to the war effort. FamilySearch.org, Order (minute) books, 1757-1904, and rough minute books, 1767-1809 (Loudoun County, Virginia), film 32376, img 202
  		1784 Will of Abraham Lay 28 October 1784, Loudoun County, Virginia Abraham Lay of Cameron, Loudoun, VA Wife: Sarah Children: Abraham Lay Jr, Emmanuel Lay, Joseph Lay, Stephen Lay, Prudence Ellsey, Lydia Richards, Helena Horseman, Abigail Payne, Leana Jinkins, Athesias Self Will: 28 Oct 1784 Probated: 12 Apr 1785 FamilySearch.org, Will books, 1757-1879 ; indexes, 1757-1949 (Loudoun County, Virginia), film 32275, img 502-504