Gary Family Annals of Newberry, Part Two by John A. Chapman, page 632-33 Thomas Gary and West Gary settled in Newberry County about from 1760 to 1770. Thomas Gary was the father of Captain Jesse Gary, who lived near the place now known as Gary's Lane, in the County of Newberry. He was a success­ful planter and grew rich. He married Miss Mary Reeder, a most excellent lady, one who was earnest in all good words and works, and who accomplished great good in the commnnity in which she lived. Thomas Gary was the father of six children: Thomas R. Gary; Elizabeth, who married Stephen Blackhurn, and Dr. William Rook; Martin C. Gary; Rebecca, who married Dr. John F. Gary; Hillary Gary, and Lavinia, who married James Young. Dr. Thomas R. Gary, the son of Thomas, moved to Abbeville, and there married Miss Mary Ann Porter. They reared a large family of children. Among them may be mentioned the late Dr. F. F. Gary, who married Miss Mary C. Blackburn. Dr. F. F. Gary was the father of Eugene B. Gary; Frank B. Gary, of Abbeville; Ernest Gary, of Edgefield, and Mrs. James M. Eason, of Charleston. West Gary was the father of Dr. John K. Gary, a practicing physician of Newberry for many years, much loved for his kindness of heart.