(1) John Gay, 1685–1732 (cousin of #5), author of The Beggar's Opera
(2) Rev. Dr. John H. Gay, b. 1928, priest, professor, scholar, author of Red Dust on the Green Leaves
(3) John Gay, b. 1909, photographed Cast iron
(4) John Gay, 1924–2017, screenwriter
(5) John Gay, 1699–1745 (cousin of #1), author of Principle of Virtue or Morality
