"Joseph Lay in Lyme, the 18th inst. a farrel Horse between 13 & 14 hands high; he both paces and trots but chutes the latter, is pretty low in flesh, four year old, has three white feet and a star in the forehead. Any person who shall return him to the subscriber, shall be handsomly rewarded, and have all accessary charges paid by (July 20) Joseph Lay."
From the "Connecticut Gazette," Feb. 28, 1798,
"The hon. court of probate for the district of New London, having appointed us the subscribers commissioners to examine and adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of Joseph Lay, late of Lyme, deceased, represented insolvent: Six months from the 9th Inst. being allowed for exhibiting said claims 000 The creditors are hereby notified, that we will attend on the business, at the dwelling house of Col. Marshfield Parsons, in said Lyme, on the last Tuesday in February, and first in May next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, on each of said day. Richard Wait, Sylvanus Smith, Commissioners. ... Joseph Lay, Executor, Lyme, Feb. 9, 1798."
From "Davison-Davidson-Dostie-Dusty-Lay," p. 9,
"Headstones in 'Old Burying Ground' on Meeting House Hill
"Joseph Lay - August 19, 1798 - 95 years
"Mary, wife of Joseph Lay - September 24, 1795 - agt 86 years
"Bridgham Lay died October 4, 1826 - age 82 years"
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