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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
- Irene Sophronia Gary -- --, 1850 October 25, 1914 Texas
- Daris Jarrell Gary -- --, 1954 December 22, 2018 District of Columbia
- Malcolm Mitchell Gary -- --, 1906 July 18, 1980 South Carolina
- Albertha Laraine Gary -- --, 1934 May 21, 2006 South Carolina
- Beatrice Gary -- --, 1938 February 4, 2000 New Jersey
Gary Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Rachel Gary -- --, 1701 May 25, 1741 Connecticut
- John Jacky Gary -- --, 1748 December 0, 1789 Virginia
- Melsena D. Gary -- --, 1849 December 0, 1850
- Goliad Gary -- --, 1880 December 5, 1947 Texas
- Rosa Caroline Gary -- --, 1867 July 13, 1948 Ohio
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