Quay, Edith

Birth

Edith Quay was born in Knox February 24, 1882, she had lived most of her life in the Knox area. She was the daughter of Daniel Webster Quay married ABT 1879 Idella Batcher, the daughter of Theodore Batcher and Margaret Livingston. Her siblings were:

• Edward Quay - died young
• Arthur C Quay
• Ethel Quay

Daniel Quay married second Bertha Mae Bradt, the daughter of William J. Bradt and Nellie J. Countryman. Here half-siblings were:

• Thaddeus Quay - Thaddeus Quay, Galway
• Robert Quay - Robert Quay, Schenectady
• James H. Quay
• Helen Quay married Walter A. Coulter - Mrs. Walter (Helen) Coulter
• Richard D. Quay - Richard Quay of Union Springs
• Rosemary Quay - Mrs. Merlin (Lois) Tubbs, Knox
• Donald Quay married Vivian Lorraine Coulter - Donald Quay, Oakdale, Conn.

Marriage & Children

Edith Quay married Frank Quay, the son of Martin Luther Quay and Libenia Wright. Their children were:

• Herbert (Herb) Quay
• Edward Quay
• Lloyd (Ben) Quay
• Eleanor G. Quay married Raymond W. Wright
• Harold Quay

She married second George G. Nash

Death

Services were held Sunday for Edith Quay Nash, 94, of Knox. She passed away last Thursday, (March 13, 1976).

Obituary

Edith Quay Nash Obituary - Altamont Enterprise — Friday, March 19, 1976

Edith Quay Nash

Services were held Sunday for Edith Quay Nash, 94, of Knox. She passed away last Thursday, (March 13, 1976).

Born in Knox Feb. 24, 1882, she had lived most of her life in the Knox area and was an active member of the Knox Reformed church until her later years.

She was the wife of the late Frank Quay, mother of the late Howard, Harold, and Lloyd Quay. She is survived by a son, Herbert Quay, Knox; a daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Wright, Schenectady.

She was a half-sister of Mrs. Walter (Helen) Coulter, Mrs. Merlin (Lois) Tubbs, Knox; Thaddeus Quay, Galway; Robert Quay, Schenectady; Donald Quay, Oakdale, Conn.; Richard Quay, Union Springs and the late James Quay. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Services were held at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, with Rev. Peter Berry officiating. Burial was in Knox cemetery.

Altamont Enterprise - March 19, 1976

Additional Media

Edith Nash: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name: Edith Nash
State of Issue: New York
Date of Birth: Friday February 24, 1882
Date of Death: March 1976
Est. Age at Death: 94 years
Last known residence:
City: Schenectady
County: Schenectady
State: New York
ZIP Code: 12303
Latitude: 42.7494
Longitude: -73.9270

Lloyd Quay of Knox died suddenly last Thursday night (May 4-5, 1972). He was the husband of the former Ruth Norman; who died a few years ago. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Edith Nash, and a sister, Mrs. Elanor Wright of Schenectady; also two brothers, Harold and Herbert Quay, of R. D. 1, Altamont. Funeral services were from the Fredendall Funeral, Home Monday afternoon. Interment was at Knox cemetery.

Altamont Enterprise - Friday, May 12, 1972

QUAY — May 5, Lloyd, (Ben) Quay, Star Route, Altaimont, husband of the late Ruth Norman; son of Mrs. Edith Nash of Schenectady; brother of Harold Quay,; Herbert Quay, R. D. 1, Altamont, Mrs. Eleanor Wright of Schenectady. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held from the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, Monday afternoon, interment in Knox cemetery.

Altamont Enterprise - Friday, May 12, 1972

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