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Gary Family History
Gary Genealogy & Family TreeGary is an Irish name from County Connacht, Ireland, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Gaelic Mac Fhearadhaigh which means "manly." Alternately, it may come from the Germanic geri which means "spear." The earliest known ancestor--Richard Geri--was recorded in 1195. Roots for the name can also be found in England.
Other spellings of the name include "Garry," "Garrihy," and "MacGarry." Notable people with the surname include American football player Russell Gary (New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles), American musician Bruce Gary (The Knack), and American football player Olandis Gary (Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions). The first Gary to come to America was Walter Gary in Virginia in 1643.
Gary Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Martha Gary -- --, 1786 February 20, 1807
- Mary Ann Gary -- --, 1792 July 7, 1878 South Carolina
- Laura Ada Gary -- --, 1860 August 14, 1937 Alabama
- Lyle B. Gary -- --, 1943 July 3, 2006 Michigan
- Neol L Gary -- --, 1907 July 7, 1923 Texas
Gary Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Elizabeth Ann Gary -- --, 1833 December 0, 1897 Alabama
- John Gary -- --, 1765 December 1, 1848 South Carolina
- Maudie Gary -- --, 1880 December 0, 1893 Kentucky
- Charles Wesley Gary -- --, 1855 September 9, 1913 Texas
- Seymour R Gary -- --, 1874 December 0, 1941 Iowa
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