HALL LUMPKIN COUNTY, GA - Bio David Jay, Sr. (Reverend) ***************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm *********************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Vince King For much more information on Rev Jay and the Methodist Church, including maps and photos, and history see: http://www.entechdesign.com/NGOMC.htm Rev. David Jay Sr Shortly after migrating from Warren Co. TN to Hall Co. GA in 1822, David Jay Sr. settled on Hall Co. Land Lot #61 just south of current Murrayville, GA. On March 5, 1836 the Rev. Jay sets aside, or excludes, 3 acres of his 240+ acre tract to the Methodist Episcopal Church "in consideration of his love for the Church and his desire for its prosperity" (Hall Co. GA Deed BK E, PG 84). This land lot was subsequently sold many times......to son William Jay, neighbor Nathan Bramlette, etc.......always including the 3 acre "Hopewell Meeting House" exclusion until the Church formally acquired the land by recorded deed in 1895. It is not known when this congregation was specifically founded, however, it is clear by the wording of the deed that the group was already active by 1836. Today the church and congregation are still vibrant.......with a new Fellowship Hall no less. Additionally, an immaculate small graveyard exists next door with a multitude of Jay and allied family graves.