3. Nathaniel 2 (Gay) (John), b. Jan. 11, 1643; admitted freeman, May 23, 1677 ; selectman, 1704 and other years. His father left to him a tract of land near Medfield, and confirmed a gift of lands in 'Pecumtuck alies Derefeild in Hamshier.' … His will, dated Feb. 16, 1712, and proved March 20, 1712, appoints his wife Lydia and sons Nathaniel and Lusher executors. In it he says: 'Whereas I have been att considerable expense in bringing up my son Ebenezer Gay fitt for, and in placeing him at Harvard Colledge in Cambridge, where he now remains, I do appoint that ye charge of his further continuing there until the takeing of his first degree shall be payd and discharged out of my estate, which shall be reckoned and accounted unto him as his full share of my estate.' His estate was valued in the inventory at £227 19s. 6d. He died Feb. 20, 1712."