Capt. William Gay - Westwood, MA - American Revolutionary War Veteran Graves on Waymarking.com

In Westwood, in the old portion of Westwood Cemetery, is this grave set of markers for Captain William Gay, a veteran of the American Revolutionary War.

The cemetery, old portion, is located at the intersection of High Street and Nahatan Street, on the south east corner. The older section is on the High Street of the cemetery.

The marker is located in an area fenced in with iron rod railing. There is a light stone obelisk in the center. There are several names listed. The pertinent text is as follows:
"Capt. William Gay
died Dec. 15, 1828
Aet. 76."

At the base is a pair of American flags (at the time of visit). Toward the rear of the fenced in area is a marker from the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) with this text:
"William Gay
1752 - 1828"

Findagrave.com for Capt. Gay states that he married Elizabeth Whiting. They had four children. His father was Ichabod Gay and his mother was Elizabeth King Gay.

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Location type: Single Grave Date of Birth: 6/25/1752 Date of Death: 12/15/1828 Cause of death: Died Later Grave Marker Text: Capt. William Gay died Dec. 15, 1828 Aet. 76. Ranks: Captain

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PLEASE NOTE: This category is for American Revolutionary War Veterans only. Veterans of other revolutions are not part of this category.

I have allowed one entry for a grave of British solders, but it was an exception. Please only list graves for Colonial soldiers.

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