Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Dr. Fred Jerome Dutton


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Dr. Fred Jerome Dutton and five of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Dr. Fred Jerome Dutton,1 born 22 January 1923 in West Winfield, Herkimer County, New York (parents not determined);1, 2, 3 died 19 August 2008 in The Woodlands, Texas.1, 2 Fred married, 31 August 1946, Alice Jean Tuttle2, 7 (born 12 July 1923 in Frankfort, Herkimer County, New York, the daughter of Lynn Royal Tuttle and Ruth Irene Gazlay;3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Alice died 7 October 2008 in The Woodlands, Texas4, 6). Fred and Alice are buried in Gazlay Cemetery, South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York.8

Dr. Dutton grew up in West Winfield, New York. In 1949, he received a Bachelor of Science degree from Canisius College, Buffalo, New York, and in 1952 he received a degree in dentistry from the University of Buffalo. Dr. Dutton served in the Marine Corps during World War II. After his marriage to Jean Tuttle in 1946, Dr. Dutton operated a dental practice in Mohawk, New York. He was a member of many organizations. He enjoyed playing golf and was an accomplished cabinet maker.2

Jean grew up in Frankfort, New York. In 1944 she received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Buffalo State Teachers College. She was an art teacher at several high schools, in West Winfield and Aurora, New York. Jean was an accomplished artist and a member of several art associations in New York and later North Carolina.6


Children of Dr. Fred Jerome Dutton and Alice Jean Tuttle:

 2i. Fred Kenneth Dutton, born 26 May 1953.9
+3ii. Susan Lynn Dutton, born 21 February 1955. Married Norman James Napier.

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Dutton, Fred Jerome, no. 062-18-7152, born 22 January 1923, died 19 August 2008.
  2. Obituary, The Mercury, Richfield Springs, New York; Dr. Fred J. Dutton, 4 September 2008, died 19 August 2008 in The Woodlands, Texas.
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Dutton, Jean T., no. 077-34-9297, born 12 July 1923, died 7 October 2008.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Herkimer County, Frankfort Village, Enumeration District 22-5, Sheet No. 2B, family of Lynn and Ruth Tuttle and daughters Alice Jean and Frances M.
  6. Obituary, The Mercury, Richfield Springs, New York; Jean T. Dutton, 16 October 2008, died 7 October 2008 in The Woodlands, Texas.
  7. Gazlay History, compiled by Margaret Howe in 1955-1956 (copy available at Gazlay Family History - Sources). Margaret Howe indicated that the document is “based on material my mother Inez L. Gazlay collected, but never lived to edit. Her material has just been copied and explains the more extensive material on generation V and VI. Other information has been added which I found from numerous sources.” Unpublished, 29 pages. Several differences in dates have been found between this document and others, especially A Genealogy of the Leavenworth Family; the latter is considered the more accurate source. The Gazlay History includes this entry in notes on pages 26 and 27 written by Ruth Tuttle regarding her grandfather Miles Gazlay and his descendants.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Gazlay Cemetery, South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; Dutton / Jean Tuttle / 1923-2008; and / Fred Jerome / 1923-2008 (from joint headstone).
  9. Gazlay History, compiled by Margaret Howe in 1955-1956 (copy available at Gazlay Family History - Sources). Margaret Howe indicated that the document is “based on material my mother Inez L. Gazlay collected, but never lived to edit. Her material has just been copied and explains the more extensive material on generation V and VI. Other information has been added which I found from numerous sources.” Unpublished, 29 pages. Several differences in dates have been found between this document and others, especially A Genealogy of the Leavenworth Family; the latter is considered the more accurate source.
Second Generation
3. Susan Lynn Dutton2 (Fred1), born 21 February 1955.1 Susan married Norman James Napier (born 11 September 1951, parents not determined2).

Children of Susan Lynn Dutton and Norman James Napier:

+4i. Dr. Ruth Jean Napier, born 24 November 1982. Married Dr. Luke Saba Uebelhoer.
+5ii. Brooke Ann Napier Dr., born 24 June 1985. Married Greggory H. Rothmeier.

  1. Gazlay History, compiled by Margaret Howe in 1955-1956 (copy available at Gazlay Family History - Sources). Margaret Howe indicated that the document is “based on material my mother Inez L. Gazlay collected, but never lived to edit. Her material has just been copied and explains the more extensive material on generation V and VI. Other information has been added which I found from numerous sources.” Unpublished, 29 pages. Several differences in dates have been found between this document and others, especially A Genealogy of the Leavenworth Family; the latter is considered the more accurate source.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
Third and Fourth Generations
4. Dr. Ruth Jean Napier3 (Susan,2 Fred1), born 24 November 1982.1 Ruth married, 3 September 2011 in Edwards, Eagle County, Colorado, Dr. Luke Saba Uebelhoer2 (born 19 June 1982, the son of Bernard Uebelhoer and Gail _____1).

Child of Dr. Ruth Jean Napier and Dr. Luke Saba Uebelhoer:

 6i. Alice Clara Uebelhoer, born xxxx.

5. Brooke Ann Napier Dr.3 (Susan,2 Fred1), born 24 June 1985.1 Brooke married, 23 March 2013 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, Greggory H. Rothmeier1, 3 (born 19 April 1987, parents not determined1).

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Wedding photo album, cherylungerweddings.com (website), featuring the wedding of Luke Saba Uebelhoer and Ruth Jean Napier on 3 September 2011 in Edwards, Colorado.
  3. Email from Ruth Napier to Lee Gazlay on 26 July 2013, providing updated information for her family and her sister’s family.