Barzilla Graves Jay
Born in North Carolina
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History of Hancock County 1818-1882 by Binford:
"Barzella G. Jay was a native of North Carolina, born 1794, where he lived until 1837. In 1822 he was united in holy bonds of wedlock to Miss Jane McCullough, of the same state. In company with his companion, he emigrated to Hancock County, Indiana, and settled in Buck Creek township in 1837.
Mr. Jay was from birth and education a Democrat unwavering; and, as such, was elected to the office of County Auditor in 1855, which position he held creditably and satisfactorily for four years. Mr. Jay also served as Justice of the Peace for some years, with credit to his judgment and good sense.
He was a man of fine character, honest and conscientious and was an influential member of the Masonic order, by which he was buried June 17, 1860, at Hodge cemetery, in Buck Creek Township, where by his side, the companion of his life was laid in February, 1876. His children were Eliza A., Mary J., Margaret C., John H., Martha A., James W., Susan F., and Amanda A."
Born in North Carolina
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History of Hancock County 1818-1882 by Binford:
"Barzella G. Jay was a native of North Carolina, born 1794, where he lived until 1837. In 1822 he was united in holy bonds of wedlock to Miss Jane McCullough, of the same state. In company with his companion, he emigrated to Hancock County, Indiana, and settled in Buck Creek township in 1837.
Mr. Jay was from birth and education a Democrat unwavering; and, as such, was elected to the office of County Auditor in 1855, which position he held creditably and satisfactorily for four years. Mr. Jay also served as Justice of the Peace for some years, with credit to his judgment and good sense.
He was a man of fine character, honest and conscientious and was an influential member of the Masonic order, by which he was buried June 17, 1860, at Hodge cemetery, in Buck Creek Township, where by his side, the companion of his life was laid in February, 1876. His children were Eliza A., Mary J., Margaret C., John H., Martha A., James W., Susan F., and Amanda A."
Barzilla Graves Jay
Born in North Carolina
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History of Hancock County 1818-1882 by Binford:
"Barzella G. Jay was a native of North Carolina, born 1794, where he lived until 1837. In 1822 he was united in holy bonds of wedlock to Miss Jane McCullough, of the same state. In company with his companion, he emigrated to Hancock County, Indiana, and settled in Buck Creek township in 1837.
Mr. Jay was from birth and education a Democrat unwavering; and, as such, was elected to the office of County Auditor in 1855, which position he held creditably and satisfactorily for four years. Mr. Jay also served as Justice of the Peace for some years, with credit to his judgment and good sense.
He was a man of fine character, honest and conscientious and was an influential member of the Masonic order, by which he was buried June 17, 1860, at Hodge cemetery, in Buck Creek Township, where by his side, the companion of his life was laid in February, 1876. His children were Eliza A., Mary J., Margaret C., John H., Martha A., James W., Susan F., and Amanda A."
Born in North Carolina
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History of Hancock County 1818-1882 by Binford:
"Barzella G. Jay was a native of North Carolina, born 1794, where he lived until 1837. In 1822 he was united in holy bonds of wedlock to Miss Jane McCullough, of the same state. In company with his companion, he emigrated to Hancock County, Indiana, and settled in Buck Creek township in 1837.
Mr. Jay was from birth and education a Democrat unwavering; and, as such, was elected to the office of County Auditor in 1855, which position he held creditably and satisfactorily for four years. Mr. Jay also served as Justice of the Peace for some years, with credit to his judgment and good sense.
He was a man of fine character, honest and conscientious and was an influential member of the Masonic order, by which he was buried June 17, 1860, at Hodge cemetery, in Buck Creek Township, where by his side, the companion of his life was laid in February, 1876. His children were Eliza A., Mary J., Margaret C., John H., Martha A., James W., Susan F., and Amanda A."
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Husband of Jane McCullough Jay
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