ALLEYNE, SIR JOHN GAY, BART., second son of John Alleyne, Four Hills, Barbados, barrister, and Mary, dau. of William Terrill, Cabbage Tree Hall, Barbados; b. 24 Apr 1724; adm. Jan 1735/6; left 1736; succeeded his elder brother Reynold in family estates; member House of Assembly, Barbados 1757-67, Speaker 1767-97; created baronet 6 Apr 1769; m. 1st, 19 Oct 1746 Christian, fourth dau. of Joseph Dottin, Black Rocks, Barbados; m. 2nd, 29 Jun 1786 his cousin Jane Abel, dau. of Abel Alleyne MD, Mount Steadfast, Barbados; d. 1801.