History of Liberty, (Caroline County) Virginia United States of America

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A Biography of Edward James Gay

Edward James Gay, representative, was born in Liberty, Va., Feb. 3, 1816; son of John H. and Sophia (Mitchell) Gay. His father located in St. Louis, Mo., as a merchant in 1824. Edward was educated in St. Louis at Belleville, Ill., and at Augusta college, Ky. He was in business in St. Louis, 1838-89; engaged in sugar planting in Louisiana in 1850-89, marking his home at St. Louis Plantation, near Plaquemine, La., and in New Orleans, where he was the first president of the Louisiana sugar exchange. He was a representative from the 3d Louisiana district in the 49th, 50th and 51st congresses, 1885-89. He died at St. Louis Plantation, La., May 30, 1889.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor