Seth GARY (GERRY)

Born

6 August 1787 , Taunton, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay

Died

29 February 1864 , Robbinston, Maine, USA

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Born: 6 August 1787 in Taunton, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay

Parents of Seth GARY (GERRY)

Father

Seth GARY

Mother

Zilpha PIERCE

Grandparents of Seth GARY (GERRY)

Paternal grandparents

Elijah GARY Ruth HASKINS

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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):

Seth married Mary STETSON 31 May 1817 in Robbinston, Massachusetts (District of Maine) . The couple had (at least) 13 children.
Mary STETSON was born 11 May 1796 in Robbinston, Massachusetts (District of Maine). Mary died 22 June 1868 in Robbinston, Maine, USA.

Seth GARY (GERRY) died 29 February 1864 in Robbinston, Maine, USA.

"Gary Genealogy The Descendants of Arthur Gary of Roxbury, Massachusetts with an Account of the Posterity of Stephen Gary of Charlestown, Massachusetts and also of a South Carolina Family of this Name" by Lawrence Brainerd, Boston, Massachusetts, 1918

Seth Gary after his settlement in Maine assumed the spelling of "Gerry" and his descendants have used this corruption of the original name.

At the age of nineteen and one half years he bought his time of his father on April 1, 1801, and on the 23rd of that month set sail from Boston for Passamaquoddy Bay, Maine. He arrive on May 12, 1807. He settled in the town of Robbinston, Maine and was a shipbuilder.

Buried with others of the family at the Brewer Cemetery in Robbinston, Washington, Maine, Lot 10A and 11 A.

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Recorded occupation: Judge

Spouses, Marriages & Children of Seth GARY (GERRY)

Seth GARY (GERRY) married

Mary STETSON
Marriage date: 31 May 1817
Marriage place: Robbinston, Massachusetts (District of Maine)

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Children of Seth GARY (GERRY) and Mary STETSON

Mary GERRY

Born: abt. 1818, Robbinston, Massachusetts (District of Maine)
Died: 11 January 1899, Sharon, Massachusetts, USA

Zilpha GERRY

Born: 24 October 1819, Robbinston, Massachusetts (District of Maine)
Died: ,

Sarah Jane GERRY

Born: 17 September 1821, Robbinston, Maine, USA
Died: , , Massachusetts, USA

Seth S GERRY

Born: 14 September 1823, Robbinston, Maine, USA
Died: 11 May 1896, Thomaston, Maine, USA

Elbridge Joseph GERRY

Born: 24 June 1825, Robbinston, Maine, USA
Died: 31 January 1898, Robbinston, Maine, USA

Married: Emmeline Gates NASH 18 November 1847 Place: Robbinston, Maine, USA

Married: Sophia Teresa JONES 21 July 1858 Place: Calais, Maine, USA

Lucy A GERRY

Born: 7 August 1827, Robbinston, Maine, USA
Died: abt. 1873,

Martha GERRY

Born: 8 October 1829, Robbinston, Maine, USA
Died: abt. 1900,

Andrew J GERRY

Born: 18 March 1832, Robbinston, Maine, USA
Died: abt. 1880,

Rachel GERRY

Born: 5 May 1833, Robbinston, Maine, USA
Died: 5 May 1833, Robbinston, Maine, USA

William P GERRY

Born: 9 MAY 1834, Robbinston, Maine, USA
Died: abt. 1850,

Esther Lowe GERRY

Born: 2 August 1836, Robbinston, Maine, USA
Died: 21 June 1913, Hopkinton, Iowa, USA

Married: Amaziah Hammond NASH 27 September 1853 Place: Robbinston, Maine, USA

Married: Albert C TUCKER 20 October 1881 Place: Hopkinton, Iowa, USA

Anson GERRY

Born: 4 October 1839, Robbinston, Maine, USA
Died: 4 October 1839, Robbinston, Maine, USA

George Edward GERRY

Born: 12 April 1841, Robbinston, Maine, USA
Died: 9 September 1858, Robbinston, Maine, USA

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Birth — 1787
6 August 1787
Taunton, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay

1789 - George Washington becomes the 1st President of the United States

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1791 - The Bill of Rights takes effect (December 15)

1793 - The cotton gin is invented (Eli Whitney, United States)

1797 - John Adams becomes President of the United States

John Adams Genealogy

1800 - Electric storage battery is invented (Alessandro Volta, Italy)

1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the United States

Thomas Jefferson Genealogy

1803 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain. (October 20)

1805 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific (November 15)

1809 - James Madison becomes President of the United States

The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.

1817 Marriage / Partner
Seth GARY (GERRY) and Mary STETSON 31 May 1817, Robbinston, Maine, USA

He was 29 years old.

1817 - The bicycle is invented (Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun, Germany)

1817 - James Monroe becomes President of the United States

1819 Birth of Child
Zilpha GERRY was born 24 October 1819, Robbinston, Maine, USA

Seth was 32 years old.

1820 Robbinston, Washington, Maine

name : Seth Gerry
Free white males under 10: 0
Free white males of 10 and under 16: 0
Free white males of 16 and under 18: 0
Free white males of 16 and under 26: 1
Free white males of 26 and under 45: 1
Free white males of 45 and upwards: 0
Free white females under 10: 2
Free white females of 10 and under 16: 0
Free white females of 16 and under 26: 2
Free white females of 26 and under 45: 0
Free white females of 45 and upwards: 0
Foreigners not naturalized: 0
Persons engaged in agriculture: 1
Persons engaged in commerce: 0
Persons engaged in manufacturing: 1

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1820 U.S. Census
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1821 Birth of Child
Sarah Jane GERRY was born 17 September 1821, Robbinston, Maine, USA

Seth was 34 years old.

1823 Birth of Child
Seth S GERRY was born 14 September 1823, Robbinston, Maine, USA

Seth was 36 years old.

1824 - Portland cement is invented (Joseph Aspdin, England)

1825 - The locomotive is invented (George Stephenson, England)

1825 - John Quincy Adams becomes President of the United States

1825 Birth of Child
Elbridge Joseph GERRY was born 24 June 1825, Robbinston, Maine, USA

Seth was 37 years old.

1826 - The gas stove is invented (James Sharp, England)

1826 - Former U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both die on the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.

1827 - Matches are invented (John Walker, England)

1827 - The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is incorporated, becoming the first railroad in America offering commercial transportation of both people and freight.

1827 Birth of Child
Lucy A GERRY was born 7 August 1827, Robbinston, Maine, USA

Seth was 40 years old.

1829 - The sewing machine is invented (Barthélemy Thimonnier, France)

1829 - Andrew Jackson becomes President of the United States

1829 Birth of Child
Martha GERRY was born 8 October 1829, Robbinston, Maine, USA

Seth was 42 years old.

1830 - The Indian Removal Act marks the beginning of the forced relocation of five tribes of native Americans, known as Trail of Tears

1832 Birth of Child
Andrew J GERRY was born 18 March 1832, Robbinston, Maine, USA

Seth was 44 years old.

1833 Birth of Child
Rachel GERRY was born 5 May 1833, Robbinston, Maine, USA

Seth was 45 years old.

1834 Birth of Child
William P GERRY was born 9 MAY 1834, Robbinston, Maine, USA

Seth was 46 years old.

1836 Birth of Child
Esther Lowe GERRY was born 2 August 1836, Robbinston, Maine, USA

Seth was 49 years old.

1837 - Martin Van Buren becomes President of the United States

1839 - February 24 - Steam shovel patented by William Smith Otis (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)

1839 Birth of Child
Anson GERRY was born 4 October 1839, Robbinston, Maine, USA

Seth was 52 years old.

1840 to 1860s - French-Canadian emigration to the United States

From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.

1841 - William Henry Harrison becomes President of the United States

1841 - John Tyler becomes President of the United States

1841 Birth of Child
George Edward GERRY was born 12 April 1841, Robbinston, Maine, USA

Seth was 53 years old.

1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)

Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)

1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)

The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)

1845 - James Knox Polk becomes President of the United States

1847 Marriage of Child
Elbridge Joseph GERRY married 18 November 1847, Robbinston, Maine, USA to Emmeline Gates NASH

1849 - The safety pin is invented (Walter Hunt, United States)

1849 - Zachary Taylor becomes President of the United States

1850 Robbinston, Washington, Maine

Name: Seth Gerry
event: Census
Event Date: 1850
Event Place: Robbinston, Washington, Maine, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 63
Marital Status:
Race (Original):
race (standardized):
birthPlace: Massachusetts
estimated Birth Year: 1787
dwelling house number: 83
family number: 83
Line Number: 33
nara publication number: M432
nara roll number: 272
Film Number: 443510
Digital Folder Number: 004198863
Image Number: 00204
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Seth Gerry M 63 Massachusetts
Mary Gerry F 54 New Brunswick
Emeline Gerry F 20 Maine
Wm P Gerry M 16 Maine
Esther L Gerry F 14 Maine
George W Gerry M 8 Maine
Elbridge Gerry M 24 Maine
Emeline Gerry F 22 Maine

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1850 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1850 - Millard Fillmore becomes President of the United States

1853 - Franklin Pierce becomes President of the United States

1853 Marriage of Child
Esther Lowe GERRY married 27 September 1853, Robbinston, Maine, USA to Amaziah Hammond NASH

1857 - Toilet paper is invented (Joseph Gayetty, United States)

1857 - James Buchanan becomes President of the United States

1857 - March 6 – Dred Scott v. Sandford: The Supreme Court of the United States rules that Blacks are not citizens and slaves can not sue for freedom, driving the country further towards the American Civil War.

1858 - March 30 - H. L. Lipman, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, patented the first pencil with eraser

1858 Marriage of Child
Elbridge Joseph GERRY married 21 July 1858, Calais, Maine, USA to Sophia Teresa JONES

1858 Death of Child
George Edward GERRY died 9 September 1858, Robbinston, Maine, USA

Seth was 71 years old.

1861 - February 8 – American Civil War: The Confederate States of America are formed, comprising the first six break-away states.

1861 - Abraham Lincoln becomes President of the United States

1863 - January 1 - President Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves.

1863 - October 3 – President Lincoln proclaims a national Thanksgiving day to be celebrated the final Thursday in November in the United States

1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Seth GARY (GERRY) - Grave Lot 10A and 11A Seth Gerry, d. 2/29/1864, age 76 Mary, wife of Seth Gerry, d. 6/22/1868, age 67 Katie G Oliver, 1873-1961 Nellie S T Gerr

Grave

Lot 10A and 11A
Seth Gerry, d. 2/ 29/ 1864, age 76
Mary, wife of Seth Gerry, d. 6/ 22/ 1868, age 67
Katie G Oliver, 1873-1961
Nellie S T Gerry, 1861-1955
Edith J Gerry, 1864-1948
Seth S Gerry, 1866-1925
Grace C 1881-1954
Lucy A (Leland), Dau of Seth & Mary Gerry 1827-1873
Elbridge J Gerry Jr 1878-1902 buried in Greeley, CO
Elbridge J Gerry 1825-1904
Mabel Gerry wife of Frank W Haviland 1859-1907
George E son of Seth & Mary Gerry d 9/ 9/ 1858 age 17yrs 5mos
(Stone is down and broken)
Charlotte wife of Ezra ------ (Stone down and broken)
Ann (Gerry)Beard 11/ 8/ 1907-6/ 29/ 1988 (dau of Seth S &Grace*)
Joseph (No dates)

Brewer Cemetery Robbinston Washington County Maine, USA

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Death — 1864
29 February 1864
Robbinston, Maine, USA
He died at the age of 76.

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Brewer Cemetery Robbinston Washington County Maine, USA

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