Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - May Yeatman


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 May Yeatman and 36 of her descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. May Yeatman,1 born May 1875 in Alabama (parents not determined).1, 2 May married, ca. 1894, Walker Sanders1, 2 (born ca. 1872 in Mississippi, parents not determined2).

Children of May Yeatman and Walker Sanders:

 2i. Eulala Sanders, born November 1895 in Arkansas.1
+3ii. Nell Sanders, born 5 November 1897 in Arkansas; died 26 February 1977. Married (1) Harold Beals Married (2) Maurice Cornwell Gazley.
 4iii. Walker Sanders, Jr., born September 1899 in Arkansas.1, 2
 5iv. Lewis Sanders, born ca. 1906 in Arkansas.2
 6v. Katherine Sanders, born ca. 1911 in Arkansas.2

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Enumeration District 71, Sheet No. 6B, family of May Sanders (25, Alabama, May 1875, married 6 years, 3 children, 3 living); daughter Eulala Sanders (4, Arkansas, Nov 1895); daughter Nellie (2, Arkansas, Oct 1897); son Walker Sanders, Jr. (8/12, Arkansas, Sept 1899); mother Eulala Trumpler (47, Alabama, July 1852, widow, 1 child, 1 living); sister-in-law Latta Trumpler (23, Texas, Dec 1876).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock City, Enumeration District 131, Sheet 14B, family of Walker Sanders (48, Mississippi, brooker (?), produce); wife May Sanders (45, Alabama); daughter Nell Sanders (21, Arkansas, stenographer); son Walker Sanders (19, Arkansas, city, salesman); son Lewis Sanders (14, Arkansas); daughter Katherine Sanders (9, Arkansas).
Second Generation
3. Nell Sanders2 (May1), born 5 November 1897 in Arkansas;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 26 February 1977.1, 2 Nell married, first, Harold Beals (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce on 30 April 1925 in Pulaski County, Arkansas.7 Nell married, second, 2 July 1926 in Garland County, Arkansas, Maurice Cornwell Gazley5, 12 (born 18 December 1895 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, the son of Charles Clifford Gazley and Charlotte ‘Lottie’ Hammond;5, 6, 8, 9, 10 Maurice died 25 August 19559, 11). Nell is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.1 Maurice is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.9, 11

+7i. Mary Carlotta Gazley (born Beals), born 24 July 1923 in Arkansas; died 8 March 2000. Married Kenneth Lester Wilson.
+8i. Martha Avanelle Gazley, born 14 September 1927 in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas; died 20 March 2021 in Frankford, Sussex County, Delaware. Married Reginald Harley Roberts.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Nell Gazley, born: 5 November 1897; died: 26 February 1977 [from record, which indicates US Army].
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazley, Nell; no. 218-38-7073; died Feb 1977; born 5 Nov 1897.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Enumeration District 71, Sheet No. 6B, family of May Sanders (25, Alabama, May 1875, married 6 years, 3 children, 3 living); daughter Eulala Sanders (4, Arkansas, Nov 1895); daughter Nellie (2, Arkansas, Oct 1897); son Walker Sanders, Jr. (8/12, Arkansas, Sept 1899); mother Eulala Trumpler (47, Alabama, July 1852, widow, 1 child, 1 living); sister-in-law Latta Trumpler (23, Texas, Dec 1876).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock City, Enumeration District 131, Sheet 14B, family of Walker Sanders (48, Mississippi, brooker (?), produce); wife May Sanders (45, Alabama); daughter Nell Sanders (21, Arkansas, stenographer); son Walker Sanders (19, Arkansas, city, salesman); son Lewis Sanders (14, Arkansas); daughter Katherine Sanders (9, Arkansas).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock City, Enumeration District 60-24, Sheet No. 22B, family of M. Carl [?] Gazley (31, Arkansas, salesman, advertising agency, 24 at first marriage); wife Nell Gazley (31, Texas, 25 at first marriage); daughter Mary C. Gazley (6, Arkansas); daughter Avanelle Gazley (2, Arkansas).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, District of Columbia, Washington, Enumeration District 1-473, Sheet No. 9A, family of Maurice C. Gazley (44, Texas, salesman, hardware); wife Nell Gazley (42, Arkansas, stenography, internal revenue); daughter Mary Gazley (16, Arkansas); daughter Avanell Gazley (12, Arkansas).
  7. Arkansas Divorce Index, 1923-1939,available at ancestry.com; Beals, Harold and Nell, 30 April 1925, Pulaski County, Arkansas.
  8. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Morris Gazley, Card No. 111; born 18 December 1895, Austin, Texas; Occupation: saddle maker.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Maurice Cornwell Gazley, born: 18 December 1895 in Austin, Williamson County, Texas; died: 25 August 1955 (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife and two children).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Texas, Harris County, Houston City, Enumeration District 100, Sheet No. 16B, family of Lottie Witt (45, Texas, widow); son Carlisle Gazley (26, Texas, bookkeeper, hide house); daughter-in-law Elizabeth Gazley (25, Texas); son [presumably of Carlisle and Elizabeth] Clifford Gazley (1 5/12, Texas); son Marise [i.e., Maurice] Gazley (24, Texas, saddler, saddle & harness).
  11. Obituary, Unidentified newspaper, Gazley, Maurice C., of District Heights, Md., died 25 August 1955, beloved husband of Nell Gazley, father of Mrs. Reginald H. Roberts and Mrs. Kenneth L. Wilson, brother of Rob. W. Gazley of Cleveland, Ohio. Burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
  12. Arkansas County Marriages, 1837-1957, marriage of M. C. Gazley, age 29, and Nell Beals, age 29; married on 2 July 1926 in Garland County, Arkansas.
Third Generation
7. Mary Carlotta Gazley (born Beals)3 (Nell,2 May1), born 24 July 1923 in Arkansas;1, 2, 3, 4 died 8 March 2000.2 Mary married, 14 March 1945 in Washington, D.C., Kenneth Lester Wilson1 (born 26 October 1920, parents not determined;1, 5 Kenneth died 12 December 20015). Mary and Kenneth are buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.2, 5

+9i. Carolyn Jean Wilson, born 21 January 1946. Married (1) Bruce Romney Pattison Married (2) Edward Joseph West.
+10ii. Kenneth Dell Wilson, born 27 September 1949. Married Carol Lynn Fink.
+11iii. Mary Katherine Wilson, born 24 February 1957. Married James Routzahn.
+12iv. Lois Elaine Wilson, born 29 June 1961. Married Robert Carl Laing.

8. Martha Avanelle Gazley3 (Nell,2 May1), born 14 September 1927 in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas;3, 4, 6, 7, 8 died 20 March 2021 in Frankford, Sussex County, Delaware.7 Martha married, 6 March 1948 in Washington, D.C., Reginald Harley Roberts6 (born 31 October 1925 in O'Brien, Suwannee County, Florida, the son of Reuben H. Roberts and Doris Holmes;6, 8, 9 Reginald died 12 October 2009 in Frankford, Sussex County, Delaware9). Martha is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.7

Reginald served in, and retired from, the US Marine Corps. For 42 years, he worked at Washington Gas and Light Co., retiring in 1989.9


+13i. Reginald Maurice Roberts, born 7 September 1948. Married Rhonda Lynn Cromer.
+14ii. John Kevin Roberts, Married Jacqueline Stewart Reddick.
+15iii. Glenn Steven Roberts, born 27 December 1951. Married Patti Jo Martin.
+16iv. Martha Elizabeth Roberts, born 6 May 1956. Married Douglas W. Tisdale.
+17v. Karen Ann Roberts, born 1 September 1961. Married Roger John Wallenburg.
+18vi. Mark Alan Roberts, born 1966. Married Christina Marie George.

  1. District of Columbia, Marriage License and Return, No. 278387, Mary Carolotta Gazley, age 21, and Kenneth Lester Wilson, age 24, married on 14 March 1945 in Washington, DC.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Mary Gazley Wilson, born 24 July 1923, died 8 March 2000, wife of Kenneth L. Wilson [from record].
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock City, Enumeration District 60-24, Sheet No. 22B, family of M. Carl [?] Gazley (31, Arkansas, salesman, advertising agency, 24 at first marriage); wife Nell Gazley (31, Texas, 25 at first marriage); daughter Mary C. Gazley (6, Arkansas); daughter Avanelle Gazley (2, Arkansas).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, District of Columbia, Washington, Enumeration District 1-473, Sheet No. 9A, family of Maurice C. Gazley (44, Texas, salesman, hardware); wife Nell Gazley (42, Arkansas, stenography, internal revenue); daughter Mary Gazley (16, Arkansas); daughter Avanell Gazley (12, Arkansas).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Kenneth L. / Wilson / LT COL / US Air Force / World War II / Oct 26 1920 / Dec 12 2001 [from gravestone].
  6. District of Columbia, Marriage License and Return, No. 320155, Reginald Harley Roberts, age 22, and Martha Avanelle Gazley, age 20, married on 6 March 1948 in Washington, DC.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Martha Avenelle Gazley Roberts, born: 14 September 1927 in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas; died: 20 March 2021 in Frankford, Sussex County, Delaware (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, sibling, and husband).
  8. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  9. Obituary, The Washington Post, 17 October 2009, Reginald Harley Roberts, died 12 October 2009 in Frankford, Delaware; wife of 62 years Martha Avanelle; obituary provides a brief biography, the names of six children and four siblings.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
9. Carolyn Jean Wilson4 (Mary,3 Nell,2 May1), born 21 January 1946.1 Carolyn married, first, Bruce Romney Pattison (born 20 March 1946, parents not determined1). Carolyn married, second, Edward Joseph West (born 24 August 1948, parents not determined1).

 19i. Scot Douglas Pattison, born 9 September 1969 in Webb County, Texas.2
 20ii. Wendy Sue Pattison, born 5 September 1973.1
 21i. Steven Edward West, born 27 December 1981.1

10. Kenneth Dell Wilson4 (Mary,3 Nell,2 May1), born 27 September 1949.1 Kenneth married Carol Lynn Fink (born ____, parents not determined).

11. Mary Katherine Wilson4 (Mary,3 Nell,2 May1), born 24 February 1957.1 Mary married James Routzahn (born 1959, parents not determined1).

12. Lois Elaine Wilson4 (Mary,3 Nell,2 May1), born 29 June 1961.1 Lois married, 25 April 1987, Robert Carl Laing3 (born 13 September 1958 in Warwick, Orange County, New York, parents not determined;3 Robert died 21 March 2014 in China Grove, Rowan County, North Carolina3).

 22i. Shane Liang.

13. Reginald Maurice Roberts4 (Martha,3 Nell,2 May1), born 7 September 1948.1 Reginald married Rhonda Lynn Cromer (born 26 July 1950, parents not determined1).

 23i. Lane Allison Roberts, born 18 December 1976.4
 24ii. Nathan Gray Roberts, born 26 June 1983.4

14. John Kevin Roberts4 (Martha,3 Nell,2 May1). John married Jacqueline Stewart Reddick (born ____, parents not determined).

 25i. Rachael Alexandra Roberts.
 26ii. Maria Angelique Roberts.
 27iii. Thomas Michael Roberts.
 28iv. Johnathan David Roberts.
 29v. Carina Elizabeth Roberts.
 30vi. Jessica Elena Roberts.
 31vii. Maria Corazón Roberts.
 32viii. Joshua Roberts.

15. Glenn Steven Roberts4 (Martha,3 Nell,2 May1), born 27 December 1951.1 Glenn married Patti Jo Martin (born 13 December 1955, parents not determined1).

 33i. Regan Lee Roberts, born 2 February 1981.1
 34ii. Carlie Renee Roberts, born 21 December 1982.1

16. Martha Elizabeth Roberts4 (Martha,3 Nell,2 May1), born 6 May 1956.1 Martha married Douglas W. Tisdale (born 18 March 1956, parents not determined2).

 35i. Colin Douglas Tisdale, born 26 April 1983.1
 36ii. Ashley Elizabeth Tisdale, born 1985.1

17. Karen Ann Roberts4 (Martha,3 Nell,2 May1), born 1 September 1961.1 Karen married Roger John Wallenburg (born 1 September 1947, parents not determined1).

 37i. Jessie Laine Wallenburg, born 23 October 1990.1

18. Mark Alan Roberts4 (Martha,3 Nell,2 May1), born 1966.1 Mark married Christina Marie George (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Pattison, Scot Douglas, born: 9 September 1969 in Webb [County], Texas; father: Bruce Romney Pattison; mother: Carol Jean Wilson.
  3. Obituary, Carolina Cremations (website: www.carolinacremation.com), Robert Carl Laing, died: 21 March 2014 in China Grove; born: 13 September 1958 in Warwick, New York. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, son, and sisters.
  4. Email between Lane Roberts Miller and Lee Gazlay, March 2022.