20 Apr 1682
Patent: Wm. Edmunds & John Williams, 888 acres in Charles City County south side of James River in Jordans parish… beginning at a corner gumm of Major Poytries [Poythress?] standing upon the reddy branch… For transportation of 18 persons including Gilbert Hay [Virginia Patent Book 7, page 124.]

Jordan’s [Journey] parish was more commonly known as Flowerdew Hundred parish.  Note that Gilbert Hay owned land on the Reedy branch a few years later.

30 Oct 1686
Patent: Roger Bryan, 350 acres in Lower Norfolk County on the south side of the west branch of Elizabeth River,,, for transportation of 7 persons including Gilbert Hay [Virginia Patent Book 7, page 523.]

Did Gilbert Hay travel to Virginia more than once, or were there two different persons named Gilbert Hay? There other headrights in each patent were not duplicated.

3 Nov 1692
Gilbert Hay on jury, case of James Callam vs. Thomas Christian, unlawfully hunting  and ranging on plaintiff’s land, disturbing his stock and killing his hog.  [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Charles City County, Virginia Court Orders 1687-1695 (Iberian Publishing, 1992). page 140.]

This is the first mention of anyone named Hay (other than as a headright).  He owns land, a freehold being a prerequisite for jury duty.  The early records of Charles City County are scarce, and show a complete absence of any mention of Gilbert Hay in the court records.

Gilbert Hay probably married Susanna (Susan) Ivey about this time.

5 Feb 1693/4
Gilbert Hay on jury, case of Capt. ,John Hamlin vs. Phillip Jarmin, slander.  [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Charles City County, Virginia Court Orders 1687-1695 (Iberian Publishing, 1992). page 171.]

8 Nov 1694
Gilbert Hay on jury, case of William Downes vs. Henry Alley, trespass.  [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Charles City County, Virginia Court Orders 1687-1695 (Iberian Publishing, 1992). page 189.]

4 Mar 1694/5
Deed: Thomas Busby and Mary his wife of Weyanoke parish to Thomas Smith of Westover parish, for 2,000 lbs of tobacco, 100 acres in Weyanoke parish  “beginning at the North end of Gilbert Hay’s line” 50-60 yards north to a branch and west the said branch to the main southern branch and up the said southern branch to the head and south by marked trees to the line of John Hobbs and on Hobbs line east to the line of Gilbert Hay and along Hay’s line to the beginning.  Witness: Micaj: Lowe, Jno Stith, Geo. (his mark G) Ivey.  [Charles City County Order Book 1694-1700, Image 54, originals at Virginia Memory website.]

Thomas Busby had married Mary, the “daughter and heir” of Simon Simons, according to their 1688 patent for 539 acres.  The 539 acres consisted of 359 acres previously held by Simon Simons, the grandfather (sic) of Mary Busby, plus 150 acres a lapsed patent of James Ward and 30 acres of waste land.  The 100 acres they are selling here appear to be part of that patent.  It seems likely that they had sold part of the patent to Gilbert Hay in a deed re corded prior to the beginning of this record book.

15 Sep 1695
Deed: John Hobbs to Henry Ivie, for 1,000 lbs tobacco, a parcel “nigh my now dwelling house containing 50 acres or land more of less and being in the possession and occupation of ye sd. Henry” . Signed: John (x) Hobs (sic). Witness: Gillbyrd Hay, Tho: Simmons. Acknowledged in court by John Hobbs 16 September 1695. [Charles City County Order Book 1694-1700, Image71, originals at Virginia Memory website.]

16 Sep 1695
Court Record: “A Probat of The Will nuncupative of Charles Hay late resident in this County decd is granted Mr Charles Anderson Clerke. Thomas Harnison, Thomas Symons, Gilbert Hay, and Robt. Blight were sworne all wth oaths and ye Nuncupative will foll.
viz. The Will.
[Charles City County Order Book 1694-1700, Images 72-73, originals at Virginia Memory website.]

The order book entry continues with a transcript of the letter which the court accepted as a nuncupative will.

Note that Gilbert Hay is portrayed as “my friend” rather than as a relative.  If the two Hay men were related it must have been distantly.

16 Sep 1695
Deposition sworn in court: “Gilbert Hay aged fortie years or there abouts deposes that some small time before the death of Mr Charles Hay I received the within written paper of the sd Mr. Hay (with thes words) Give this to Mr Charles Anderson and he and you are to take care of my affairs as by bills and books you will find. Accordingly ye depont dellivered the same and beleives it to be the writeing mentioned by Thom: Harnison and Tho: Simons further your depont sayeth not.” [Charles City County Order Book 1694-1700, Image 73, originals at Virginia Memory website.]

Gilbert Hay born about 1655.

16 Sep 1695
Deposition sworn in court: “Thomas Harnison aged fortie years or therabouts Thomas Simons aged thirtie years or therabouts. The sd Harnison and Simons Swear some 3 or 4 dayes before the death of Mr Charles Hay decd. thes deponts with severall others desired him to make his will. to which the sd Hay replyed I have done it alredy by a writeing left with Mr Charles Anderson only the goods I recd of Mr Robinson I order to be sold by Gilbt Hay and the effects to be returned to Mr. Charles Anderson and further ye deponts say not.” [Charles City County Order Book 1694-1700, Image 73, originals at Virginia Memory website.]

16 Sep 1695
Testimony in court: “Mr Charles Hay being sick and weak but qualifyed (according to human apprehention) wth sence, did make answear to certain proposalls made relateing to his temporall affaires as foll. viz. It was asked Mr Cha: Hay what he would have done with Robinsons goods or the good recd from Robinson? And his answear was yt Gilbert Hay should dispose of them. It was further demanded of Mr Hay whether the sd Gilbert should render an accott to Mr Charles Anderson? and his reply was he should.”  Sworn in Court by Robt Blight.   [Charles City County Order Book 1694-1700, Image 73, originals at Virginia Memory website.]

It seems clear that Charles Hay left no heirs of his own, as there is no mention of a wife, children, or any other relative in the letter or accompanying depositions.  However Gilbert Hay may have named his eldest son “Charles” as a way to curry favor with his employer.

18 Sep 1695
Probate of nuncupative will of Charles Hay, late of this county, dec’d, granted Mr. Charles Anderson, Clerk. Thomas Harrison, Thomas Symonds, Gilbert Hay and Robert Blight were sworn.   [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Charles City County, Virginia Court Orders 1687-1695 (Iberian Publishing, 1992). page 213.]

Weisiger reports the date as the 18th but the original record writes it in several places as the 16th.

15 Sep 1696
Power of Attorney:  “Know all men by thes pcents that I Charles Anderson Exter.of Mr. Charles Hay decd. doe hereby make Constitute & ordain Gilbert Hay my Lawfull Atturny to recover by Law all debts due to ye sd Mr. Hay decd. by bill acct: or otherwise Acording to ye Will of ye sd Mr. Hay when he Apoynts ye sd Gilbert my Asistant as allsoe to imply an atturney in Law as he finds.”  Signed: Ch: Anderson. Acknowledged in court by Charles Anderson. [Charles City County Order Book 1694-1700, Image 109, originals at Virginia Memory website.]

6 Jan 1695/6
Will:  “The last will and testament of Adam Ivie being sick and weak of body but of perfect memory. First I give my body to ye earth and my soull to God / nixt I make and appoiynt my loveing wife my whole and sole executrix to pay my debts and dispose of what little I have as she thinks fitt, Nixt if l give my son Adam Ivie my plantation and land after his mothers Death my eldest son George haveing had his portion already by me recorded in court. I give to my son Henry Ivie one fole when my mare shall bring it let it be horse or mare if my wife think fitt. This is my last will. As witness my hand and seal the 6 day of January 1695 Adam (A his mark) Ivie.” Witness:  Gil. Hay, Jno. Ivie, George (G his mark) Ivie.   Recorded 3 June 1696 in court by the oathes of Georg Ivie and Gilbert Hay.  [Charles City County Order Book 1694-1700, Image 95, originals at Virginia Memory website.]

17 Apr 1696
Inventory:  Thomas (x) Harnison, Gilbert Hay, John (x) Baall appraised estate of Mathew Tone(?), for Thomas Simons Jr. administrator. [Charles City County Order Book 1694-1700, Image 92, originals at Virginia Memory website.]

3 Jun 1696
Power of Attorney: “I ye above menconed Execx: Eliz: Ivie do hereby make constitute and appoynt my son Adam Ivie my Lawfull atturney in ye abovesd will delivering all to him Excepting one mare with her incres one feather bed with its furniture & one chest as witness my hand this 3 of June 1696.” Signed: Eliz: (A her mark) Ivie. Witness:  James Minge junr:,  Gill: Hay  [Charles City County Order Book 1694-1700, Image 95, originals at Virginia Memory website.]

See the will of Adam Ivey above.

5 Feb 1699/1700
Deed: Thomas Busbie and Marie [Mary elsewhere in deed] his wife to Gilbert Hay, for 3,000 lbs of tobacco, one plantation “one plantation now in the possession of George Ive lying between the head of Flowersdew hundred & Powles Creeke formerly belonging to Simon Simons decd containing Nyntie acres of land more or less” part being & belonging to a patent taken by me the sd. Busbie of a piece of land known by the name Wards land.  Beginning at the line of the sd. Gilbert Hay upon the Reedy Bottom & thence down ye sd. Reedy Bottom to the mouth of the mane Southern branch & up the sd.  branch across the mouth of the branch that runneth up toward the sd. platation as also across the mouth of the branch commonly called the first Sowthorn branch and thence along the second Sowthorn branch to the lands of Thomas
Smyth decd and along the sd Smyths line to the lands of the sd Gilbt. Hay & thence along ye sd Hay’s lyne to the Reddy bottom aforesaid where it first begun.  Signed: Thomas (x) Busbie, Mary (x) Busbie.  Witness: Mary (x) Grammer, Joan (x) Berry.  Acknowledged in court 4 March 1699/1700.  [Charles City County Order Book 1694-1700, Image 275, originals at Virginia Memory website.]

Gilbert Hay obviously had owned the adjacent land for several years (see earlier deed by Busby).  The description puts this property roughly in  the southern part of what is now the James River National Wildlife Refuge, about 8-10 miles west of the border with Surry County, where Powell’s Creek and the southern branches of Flowerdew creek run near one another.  

This is part of the old patent to Thomas Busby (see above) which refers to “a branch of Powells Creek called Reedy Bottom branch” and a line only 20 poles long from it that crossed a branch of Flowerdew Hundred creek. [Virginia Patent Book 7, page 657.]  Part of Busby’s patent for 539 acres was a 150-tract that was a deserted patent to James Ward, and there is a branch of Flowerdew Hundred creek shown on old maps as “Ward’s” branch.  All this places the location of this land fairly precisely.

There is a gap in the county records until 1710.  An order book for 1710-13 and a deeds and wills book for 1710-1728 were preserved.

1704 Quit Rents (Prince George)
Robt. Carlill – 100 acres
Gilbert Haye – 200 acres
Adam Ivie – 200 acres
Henry Ivye – 450 acres
[The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography,Vol. 28, No. 4 (Oct., 1920), pp.328-339]

Robert Carlisle was a son-in-law of Robert Clarke, whose daughter married Charles Sledge, and who held land in Surry by 1704.  Robert Clarke had earlier lived in Prince George County.

Gilbert Hay’s sons are evidently not old enough to be landowners.

24 Jan 1708/9
Will: Mary Wilkins.  Legacies to Francis Wilkins, Mary & Eliza Wilkins daughters of Francis Wilkins, William Wilkins son of John Wilkins, Frances Wilkins daughter of John Wilkins.  Witness: Gil’t  Hay, Susanna (x) Hay, Suz. (x) Hay Jr.  Proved by witnesses 13 September 1711. [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1710-1713 (Iberian Publishing, 1995). page 12.]

Susanna Hay (Susan Ivey) is presumably his wife and Suz. Jr. a daughter.

13 Nov 1710
Witness: Gilb’t Hay, Rich’d (x) Smith witnesses to several transactions — powers of attorney from Charles Wilkins and Eliza. Wilkins of North Carolina to my loving brother (brother-in-law) Fra. Wilkins of Prince George County as well as to two deeds from Wilkins to John Wilkins.[Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1710-1713 (Iberian Publishing, 1995). page 1,2.]

1 Feb 1710/11
Witness: Gilb’t Hay, William Randolph Jr. witnesses to deed from Eliza. Meacham of Surry County to Edward Goodrich of Prince George County, 100 acres in PG.  [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1710-1713 (Iberian Publishing, 1995). page 5.]

11 Jan 1711/12
Inventory Returned: Inventory of John Spell appraised by Gilb’t Hay, Thos. Simmons, Thos. (x) Symons Jr. [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1710-1713 (Iberian Publishing, 1995). page 13.]

10 Mar 1711/12
By order of Prince George Court of Nov. 1711, appraisal of Capt. Peter Hamlin’s estate by Thomas (T) Harnison, Gilbert Hay, John Lett on March 10, 1711/12. Presented by Elizabeth Hamlin, the Adm’x, and recorded April 1712. . [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1710-1713 (Iberian Publishing, 1995). page 16.]

14 Apr 1713
Witness: Fra. Mallory, Gilb. Hay witnesses to deed of John & Mary Butler and Elizabeth Woodley to Arthur Biggins. [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1710-1713 (Iberian Publishing, 1995). page 30.]

2 Nov 1714
Deed: Thomas Harnison and Ellinor his wife to Thomas House, both of Prince George County,  for 1300 lbs tobacco, 50 acres on the Blackwater next to Charles Blancherd, part of a dividend of land granted to Joshua Markam, dec’d, by patent April 20, 1682 and conveyed by Markam to Thomas and Ellinor Harnison July 30, 1686   Witness:  Gilbert Hay, John Wilkes  Recorded Nov. 9, 1714  [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 5.]

4 Jan 1714/15
Inventory and Account of estate of Hannah Harrison, dec’d valued at £13-6-6 by Gilbert Hay, John Wilkinson. William Harrison, admin’r Recorded Feb. 8, 1714/15.  [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 6.]

20 April 1715
Inventory and Appraisal of estate of Hannah Harrison, dec’d, not inventoried by Wm. Harrison, former adm’r thereof. Appraisers: Gilbert Hay, John Wilkins.  Rebecca Harrison, adm’x of said Hannah Harrison, exhibited said inventory. [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 7.]

10 May 1715
Acknowledgement:  I, James Chappell do hereby acknowledge to have received of James Jones all that part of my dec’d father Thomas Chappell’s estate both real and personal due and belonging to me, that was put in the hands of James Jones. Wit: Gilbert Hay, Robert Jones [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 8]

10 May 1715
Inventory: of remaining part of estate of Edw. Bolling, dec’d May 10, 1715 Gilbert Hay, Charles Bartholomew [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 8]

1715 ?
Charles Hay of Martins Brandon Parish, Pr. Geo. is indebted to Gilbert Hay, Sr. of same, for £ 15:17s:9d, Charles Hay promises to pay that amount to Gilbert Gordon and Elizabeth Gordon money when they come of age or to Elizabeth when marrying.  Gilbert Hay and John Weaver are security for same. Signed: Charles (CH) Hay. Wit: Thomas Harrison William Poythress
Recorded Dec. 11, 1722 [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 94 slightly modified from Historical Southern Families, Vol. VI, page 54..]

John Gordon had just died in Surry County, leaving a widow Mary Gordon who was evidently a daughter of Gilbert Hay.

11 Mar 1715/16
Deed: Harman Reed of Prince Geo. Co. leases to Michael Wallice of same, 75 acres on which said Harmon lately lived in Parish of Westopher on north side of Blackwater Swamp, next to John Womack, being part of a parcel of land formerly purchased by John Harloe. Signed: Harman (HR) Read Recorded March 12, 1716.  Ann, wife of Harman Read, relinquishes dower right. Witness: Richard Bland, Gilbert Hay [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 26]

5 Apr 1717
Deed: William Smith of Wyanoke Parish, Prince Geo. Co. to John Holloway of same for 1200 lbs tobacco & £ 8/9 money, 100 acres known by the name of Hoopers Neck, bounded by Edward Green, as by conveyances from Thomas Busby and Suz. his wife bearing date Oct. 29, 1686
Wit: Gib. Hay William (W) Smith John Jones, Jr.  May 14, 1717 Susan, wife of William Smith, relinq. dower right [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 28]

8 Jul 1717
Deed:  William Cuerton of Westopher Parish, Pr. Geo. Co. to John Risley of same, July 8, 1717, lease of 140 acres in same parish and county between Dry Bottom and the Kings Road, being the greater part of a tract granted by patent 1682 to Francis Cuerton, father of said William, bounded by Mr. Richard Bland’s land sold to him by said William.  Signed: William Cuerton Witness: Gil. Hay, John Wilkins, Rec. July 9, 1717 (land sold for £ 25) [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 30]

9 Dec 1717
Will:  Dr. David Parker’s Will “sick and weak of body” To Samson Merredith “all my physick books” All residue to “loving couzen” James Holloway, who is sole executor. Dec. 9, 1717
Gilbert Hay Rebecca (X) Jones Francis Heines. Probated Jan. 14, 1717 [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 34]

16 Apr 1718
Inventory and appraisal: of estate of Richard Walpole, late of this county April 16, 1718 Value £ 124/13/4 by Gilbert Hay, William Harrison, Joseph Carter, James Harrison. Presented in court by Elinor Walpole, Adm’r Recorded June 10, 1718 [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 38]

26 Apr 1718
Will: I Elizabeth Ivie of the County of Prince George and Parrish of Waynoke… First I bequeath my Soul to almighty God… 2dly. I give and bequeath unto my son George Ivie, twenty shillings, or the worth of twenty in some commodity, as my Exceutor shall see fitt. 3dly. I give and bequeath unto my son Henry Ivie, a Gold ring. 4th. I give and bequeath unto my son John Ivie, my bed & what belongs to it. 5th. I give and bequeath unto my son Gilbert Ivie, twenty shillings, or the worth of twenty. 6th. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Susan Hays, a Gold ring.
7th. I give and bequeath unto my son Adam Ivie and his Daughter Elizabeth Ivie, all the remaining part of my household goods, to be Equally divided between them as he shall see fitt, and I do hereby apoint my son Adam Ivie my sole Executor to see this my Last Will and
Testament truly fullfilled, as witness my hand and seal unto this 26th of April 1718. Signed: Elizabeth (E her mark) Ivie.  Witness: Eliza. Foster, Mary Poythres.  Proved at a court for Merchants Hope 8 March 1718/19. [Prince George County WIlls & Deeds 1710-1728, page 392.]

Gilbert Hay”s wife “Susanna” must have been “Susan Hays”.  A paper in Historical Southern Families, Vol. VI, page 54 incorrectly identifies her as the wife of Charles Hays who died more than 20 years earlier.  Note that Adam Ivie had died almost 24  years earlier, so the childrn of Adam and Elizabeth Ivie must have been middle-aged or nearly so.

10 Jun 1718
Deed: John Roberts of Southwark Parish, Surry Co. and Edward Winningham of Westopher Parish, Pr. Geo. Co. to John Woodleife, “otherwise called John Woodliefe of the pasture” of Westopher Parish, Pr. Geo. Co. for 1300 lbs tobacco, 100 acres of land in Westopher Parish, Pr. Geo. Co., bounded by Darrell Young, Jr., John Poythress and John Young. Signed: John Robbards (sic) Witness: Gilbert Hay, Henry Batte, Edward (E) Winningham. Recorded June 10, 1718 [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 38]

20 Sep 1718
Inventory and appraisal: of Robert Hobbs Sept. 20, 1718 Value £ 31/0/5 by Gilb. Hay, James Jones, Jr., Wm Short Presented by Sarah Hobbs, Exc., Oct. 14, 1718 [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 43]

11 Nov 1718
Undated Inventory of Richard Hamlin, deceased Value £86/2/8 by Gilbert Hay, George Hamilton, James Jones, Jr. Returned to court Nov. 11, 1718 by John Hamlin, exec. [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 44]

5 Dec 1718
Deed:  Benjamin Foster of Pr. Geo. Co. to John Hynes of same for £ 20, 100 acres on the Blackwater, next to Wyche’s Meadow, Holloway.  Signed: Benja. Foster. Witness: Gilbert Hay, John Ivie. Dec. 9, 1718 Elizabeth, wife of Benjamin Foster, relinq. dower rt. [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 44]

9 Dec 1718
Appraisal of the remainder of Bernard Sykes’ estate £ 2/10/0 by Gib. Hay, James Harrison, William Harrison. Dec. 9, 1718 Presented in court by Bernard Sykes, Adm’r [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 44]

10 Mar 1718/19
Deed: Charles Anderson of Westopher Parish, Pr. Geo. Co. to Cornelius Cargill of Waynoak Parish, Pr. Geo. Co., for £5, 50 acres on south side of Cattail Swamp, joining said Cargill’s land. Signed: Charles Anderson.  Witness: Gil. Hay, John Peterson, Jr. Rec. March 10, 1718 [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 47]

6 Apr 1719
Will: of James Jones/ Wife to have 4 negroes and to live on my plantation for life To my wife’s two sons, 2 negro children. To my daughter Mary Dardin, during her life, a negro man, after her death to her son Charles Williams To my daughter Eliza., one negro To my daughter Rebecca, 200 acres in Surry Co. To my grandaughter Eliz. Glover 100 acres on south side of Paul’s run
To my grandson James Jones, this my plantation I live upon, after my wife’s decease. To grandson Thomas Chappell, 100 acres of land in Surry, adjoining William Cooke. To my grandaughter Jane Cooke, daughter of John Cooke, one negro, also 100 acres in Surry Co. and various items. All the rest to loving son James Jones, who is sole exec. Signed: James (X) Jones. Witness: Gil. Hay, Edward Prince, Thomas Semple.  Recorded May 12, 1719 [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 51-2]

9 Jun 1719
Whereas James Jones the Elder late of this county, deceased, did by his will made April 6, 1717, amongst other things in his said will made and devised in these words “All the rest and residue of my personal estate, goods and chattels whatsoever, I do give and begueath to my loveing son James Jones, full and sole executor of this my last will and testament” Since the law calls Negro, Mulatto, and Indian Slaves real estate, it may be a doubt whether any of the slaves pass to James Jones by this bequest.
Gilbert Hay, aged 63 years, deposed as follows; that he wrote the will and that James Jones wanted the will written to his son’s best advantage, that all the slaves given in former wills to others (except to grandchild Jane Cook) should go to son James Jones. June 9, 1719
Edward Prince age 39 years, deposes that he was witness to said will and heard the same as Gilbert Hay.  Recorded June 9, 1719 [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 53]

This is consistent with Gilbet Hay being aged about 40 as of 16 September 1695 (see above). If the ages are accurate, this would put his birthday sometime begtween June and September of 1655. 

22 Jul 1718
Inventory of Capt. Henry Duke appraised July 22, 1718 at £ 202/11/5 by John Poythress, John Hatch, Gilbert Hay Presented by Elizabeth Duke, Adm’r [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 57]

24 Jun 1719
Inventory of Randle Platt Value £ 635/1/7 June 24, 1719 Appraised by John Poythress, John Hatch, W. Harrison, Gilbert Hay. Exec. Henry Holdcraft Recorded Sept. 8, 1719 [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 59]

17 Aug 1719
Inventory of Capt. Francis Mallory Aug. 17, 1719 Value £ 336/7/5 Execs: Elizabeth Mallory, John Hamlin, E. Goodrich Appraised by John Hatch, Edmond Irby, William Harrison, Gilbert Hay. Recorded Sept. 8, 1719 [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 60]

8 Jan 1719/20
Deed: George Ivie of Surry Co. to William Hobbs of Pr. Ge. for 1300 lbs tob., 150 acres bounded by the Ponds run, Cherrys Branch, John Smith’s line, James Jones, Warthins’ Mill, Thomas Busby; which land is part of a dividend of land granted to Benjamin Foster by patent dated Nov. 20, 1683.  Signed: George (G his mark) Ivie.  Witness: Gil. Hay, Sarah (x) Hay. Rec. Feb. 9, 1719 Ruth, wife of George Ivy, relinq. dower rt. [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 65]

Is Sarah Hay a second wife? Or is this Gilbert Hay Jr.?

3 May 1720
Will of Elizabeth Hamlin. To son William Hamlin, several negroes, unless Mr. William Epes will give him sufficient money to buy others; if so, William Epes to have Cuffie, his wife and last child. Also given cattles & household items To daughter Lucy, 4 negroes, household item. To grandson Thomas Hamlin, items. To daughter Sarah & Mr. Cargill, mourning rings, same to their 2 children. To daughter Elizabeth and her husband, each a mourning ring To son William, money due me from Mr. John Hammersley, Mr. John Stith, Mr. Drury Stith, and Joseph Fowler. Rest of estate given in four equal parts to sons John & William, and daughters Hannah and Lucy. Execs. sons John & William. Signed: Elizabeth (EH her mark) Hamlin. Witness: Gilbert Hay
Eliza. Froughton, William Bouncher, Rebecca (R) Jones. Sept. 13, 1720. [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 71-72.]

5 Aug 1720
Adam Sims of Surry Co. to John Ledbetter of Pr. Geo. Co. 150 acres on Warwick Swamp, bounded by John Ledbetter’s land. Signed: Adam (A) Sims. Witness: William House, Gil. Hay, Adam (A) Sims, William Hardyman, Richard Ingrum. Rec. Dec. 13, 1720. [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 72.]

19 Sep 1720
Inventory of Mrs. Elizabeth Hamlin Sept. 19, 1720 Value £ 219/9/1 Appraised by Gilbert Hay, Adam Tapley, William Harrison. Presented Feb. 14, 1720 by John Hamlin & William Hamlin, Adm’rs [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 75.]

10 Oct 1721
Inventory of Edward Goodrich £ 424/18/4 by Margaret Goodrich, Exec. Appraised by John Poythress, Ed. Irby, William Harrison, Gil. Hay. Recorded Oct. 10, 1721 [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 84.]

13 Mar 1721/22
Inventory of William Froughton Value £ 148/7/11 by Elizabeth Froughton, Adm’x. Appraised by John Hamlin, Gil. Hay, James Harrison Rec. March 13, 1721 [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 87.]

30 Jul 1723
Deed: William Hamlin of Pr. Geo. Co. to Thomas Cocke of Surry Co., 1093 acres at place called Nummisseen in Bristol Parish and is part of a patent for 2593 acres granted April 18, 1722 to Thomas Ravenscroft, William Epes and said William Hamlin, bounded by Nummisseen Creek, James Tucker and Bowens Branch. Signed: William Hamlin. Witness: Francis Epes, Jr., Gilbert Hay, Cornelius Cargill. Recorded Aug. 13, 1723 [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 102.]

16 Dec 1723
Deed: Adam Ivie of Isle of Wight Co. to Edward Prince of Pr. Geo. Co., 130 acres in Martins Brandon Parish, Pr. Geo Co., for £ 35, bounded on the east by Gilbert Hay, south by Robert Hobbs, and Capt. John Poythress, west by land lately sold by Mr. Peter Poythress, and north by Gilbert Hay. Signed: Adam Ivie. Witness: Gilbert Hay, Hugh Ivey, David Dunkesin. Recorded Jan. 14, 1723. [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 106-7.]

Nov 1725
Deed: William Grigg, Sr. of Pr. Geo. Co. to William Moor of Surry Co., for £ 40, 155 acres in Pr. Geo. Co., whereon he now lives, called “Graces,” bounded by Richard Moor, Charles Hudson, Joseph Holycross, and John Peterson. Wit: Francis Epes, Jr.  Signed: Will. Grigg. Witness: Gilbert Hay, Richard Carlile.  Recorded Nov. 9, 1725 [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 151.]

Note that Richard Carlisle was a son-in-law of Robert Clarke.

4 Feb 1725/6
Deed: Alexander Tapley of Pr. Geo. Co. to William Clifton of same, for £ 11/10, 40 acres, on east side of Powells Creek, next to said A. Tapley and Mr. John Hatch, deceased, and Mr. Nicholas Hatch’s mill path.  Signed: Alexander Tapley. Witness: Nicholas Hatch Gilbert Hay, Edward Prince.  Recorded March 8, 1725 [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 155.]

3 Mar 1725/6
Deed: Simon Busby of Pr. Geo. Co. to William Hobbs of same, 150 acres in Pr.Geo. Co., bounded by Richard Warthen, William Hobbs.  Signed: Simon Busbe. Witness: Gilbert Hay Thomas (X) Williams. Recorded March 8, 1725 [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 154.]

4 Jan 1726/7
WIll: Mary Carter of Martins Brandon Parish, Pr. Geo. Co., daughter and only child of George Woodleif and Elizabeth, his wife, one of the daughters of James Wallace, dec’d, to Eddmond Irby of same, land at Merchants Hope, 80 acres, bound on north by road from Merchants Hope Chappell to Peter Poythress’s Mill, east by Mallory, south by Edmond Irby, west by Williams Run. Part of a greater tract where Mary Carter now lives, formerly held by James Wallace, her grandfather. Signed: Mary Carter. Witness: William Hamlin, Gilbert Hay, Tabitha Crawley.  Recorded Jan. 10, 1726 [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 168.]

28 Oct 1727
Evaluation of slaves in estate of late Henry Duke Value £ 170 Oct. 28, 1727 by Thomas Ravenscroft, William Hamlin, Gilbert Hay.   John Duke, Heir-at-law. Recorded Dec. 12, 1727 [Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds 1713-1728 (Iberian Publishing, 1994). page 188.]

13 Feb 1727/8
Accounts of Estate of Timothy Connell:
Mentions: Col. Henry Harrison, Robert Doby, Michael Rosser, William Rives, James Davis, Thomas Eldridge, Jane Barker, Sarah Turner, John Hines, Edward Bettes, William Harrison–Sherriff, Timothy Rives, Eliza. Daniel, Henry Mecham, Charles Gee, William Hamlin, Benjamin Foster, Edward Prince, Charles Hay, William Harris By: Charles Gee, Administrator
Audited by John Hardyman & Edmond Irby, Jr. Recorded Feb. 13, 1727 [page 190-1.]

There is a long gap in Prince George records after May 1728. There exists only a partial order book for 1737-40, a deed & will book for 1759-60, and deeds and wills post 1787.

8 Aug 1738
At a Court held at Fitzgerralds August 8, l738… Tony, a negro boy belonging to Gilbert Hay, is adjudged to be 7 years old. [Benjamin B Weisiger, Prince George County, Virginia Records 1733-1790 (Manuscript,1975), page 13.]

Is this Gilbert Hay Jr.?  Perhaps not, as he was living in Surry County since 1726.  Is Gilbert Hay Sr. still alive at the age of 83?

9 Mar 1790
William Galdie & Co. and Anderson & Lothian of City of Glasgow in Scotland, Merchants, appoint  James Wardrop, John Fleming, and Daniel Wardrop of State of Virginia, Merchants, attorneys especially to settle accounts between them and John Hay & Co., Baird, Hay & Co., John Hay, William Hay, James Baird, all of Va.  Wit: Alex. Horsburgh, Charles Connor Recorded 9 March 1790 [Benjamin B Weisiger, Prince George County, Virginia Records 1733-1790 (Manuscript,1975), page 129.]

2 Jan 1790
Deed: John Wilkins of Pr. Geo. Co. of 1st part, The s I’Anson of Surry C3 of 2nd part, and John Hays of Rockbridge Co of 3rd part. John Wilkins is indebted to Hays for £800 The tract where John Wilkins lives adjoining ThomasPenknard, William Wilkins, Robert Harrison and others, 409 acres; also the following negroes: Jean, Peter, Bob, Andrew, Matt, Henry, Nathan, Gay, Rodger, lsam, Manuel, Cook, York, Lillie, Phillis, Old Phillis, Selah and her child Patty, Frank, Dicey and her child Natt, and Lucy.   Witness: Andrew Mackie, Sr., Francis E. Wilkins, W. Harrison, John Gary
Recorded 18 June 1790 [Benjamin B Weisiger, Prince George County, Virginia Records 1733-1790 (Manuscript,1975), page 133.]