Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Harry Arlington Warden


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 Harry Arlington Warden and 24 of his descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Harry Arlington Warden,1 born ca. 1870 in Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, the son of James Warden and Helen Carr.1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Harry married, 7 April 1897 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Emma Gazley6, 10, 13 (born 30 November 1872 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, the daughter of Carlos Gazley and Mary Augusta Lawrence;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Emma died 21 January 1946 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York6).

Harry’s son Arthur always said his father’s name was Arlington, which agrees with the birth record of Harry’s first son, Walter Robert Warden. Not much is known about Harry Arlington Warden since he left the family sometime between 1921 and 1925.6


 2i. Walter Robert Warden, born 27 October 1897 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;1, 2, 3, 10, 14, 15 died December 1969.15
+3ii. Helen Augusta Warden, born 29 March 1902 in New York; died 30 March 1987. Married (1) John Burkart Married (2) Clarence John Meaney, Jr..
 4iii. Charles H. Warden, born 9 February 1904 in New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 16 died 13 December 1977.16 Charles is buried in Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York.16
+5iv. Arthur Frederick Warden, Sr., born 14 March 1907 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 3 October 1995. Married Pelegia Elizabeth ‘Lily’ Kornowicz.
+6v. Virginia Gazlay Warden, born 27 July 1910 in New York; died 14 January 2005. Married Nolen Griffith Bragg.

  1. New York State Census, 1905, Kings County, Brooklyn, Eighteenth Election District, Block A, family of Harry Warden (35, United States, teamster); wife Emma Warden (31, United States); daughter Helen A. Warden (3, United States); son Walter Warden (7, United States); son Charles H. Warden (1, United States).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 219, Sheet No. 12B, family of Harry Warden (40, Arkansas, driver, starch factory); wife of 14 years Emma G. Warden (36, New York, 4 children, 4 living); son Walter C. Warden (12, New York); daughter Helen A. Warden (8, New York); son Charles H. Warden (6, New York); son Arthur F. Warden (3, New York).
  3. New York State Census, 1915, Kings County, New York City, Page 26, Harry Warder [sic], 45; wife Emma Warder, 40; son Walter Warder, 17; daughter Helen A. Warder, 13; son Chas. H. Warder, 11; son Arthur H. Warder, 8; daughter Virginia Warder, 4.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 457, Sheet No. 8B, family of Harry Warden (48, New York, watchman, factory); wife Emma Warden (43, New York); daughter Helen Warden (17, New York, clerical work, factory); son Charles Warden (15, New York, messenger, office); son Arthur Warden (12, New York); daughter Virginia Warden (9, New York).
  5. Holly’s Genealogy Journey (website: //home.earthlink.net/~dgbe/id3.html). This website includes biographical and vital details and photos of Holly’s ancestral families, including Warden, Kornowicz, Gazlay, Badyna, Costigan, Boyd, and Sampson.
  6. Email from Holly Kirchgessner to Lee Gazlay, 27 August 2012 and 10 September 2012. Includes several corrections and additions to information about the descendants of Carlos Gazley and his daughter Emma Gazley, Holly’s great grandmother.
  7. New York State Census, 1875, Kings County, Brooklyn, 9th ED, 13th Ward, Page 2, family of C. Gazlay (41, Ontario Co., harness maker); wife E. Gazlay (32, Md); child Emma Gazlay (2 4/12, Kings Co.).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 114, Page No. 12, family of Charles Gazeley [sic] (42, New York, harness manftr); wife Augusta Gazeley (36, Baltimore, MD); daughter Emma Gazeley (8, Brooklyn NY); son Charles Gazeley (5, Brooklyn NY); son Harry Gazeley (8/12, Brooklyn).
  9. New York State Census, 1892, Kings County, Brooklyn, 9th Election District of the 13th Ward, Page 6, family of Carlos Gazley (50, harness); Mary Gazley (46); Emma Gazley (19); Charles Gazley (17); Harry Gazley (13); Walter Gazley (10).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 350, Sheet No. 16A, family of Mary Gazlay (55, Maryland, Feb 1844, widow, 10 children, 4 living); daughter Emma Madden (27, New York, Nov 1872, married 3 years, 1 child 1 living); son [of Emma] Walter Madden (2, New York, Oct 1897); son [of Mary] Charles Gazlay (25, New York, Aug 1874, harness maker); son [of Mary] Walter L. Gazlay (18, New York, Apr 1882, plumber appre[ntice?]). [Note: Emma was known to be married to Harry Warden, so the surname for Emma and Walter here is likely an enumeration error.]
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-1097, Sheet No. 4A, family of Emma Warden (55, New York, 22 at first marriage); son Charles Warden (26, New York, messenger, bank); son Arthur Warden (23, New York, office clerk, copper co.).
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-330B, Sheet No. 1A; family of Arthur F. Warden (33, New York, salesman, life insurance); wife Elizabeth Warden (30, New York); son Arthur F. Warden, Jr. (6, New York); daughter Geraldine Warden (3, New York); mother Emma Warden (67, New York, widow).
  13. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate of Marriage, Certificate No.: 1520, A. Harry Warden, age 29, Hot Springs, Arkansas; occupation: secret service; father: Jas. Warden; mother’s maiden name: Helen Carr; first marriage; Emma Gazlay, age 23, born in Brooklyn, N.Y.; father: Chas. Gazlay; mother’s maiden name: Mary A. Lawrence; first marriage; married on 7 April 1897 in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York.
  14. New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909, Walter Robert Warden, born: 27 October 1897 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; father: Arlington Harry Warden; mother: Emma Gagley [sic].
  15. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Walter Warden, born: 27 October 1897; died: December 1969; last place of residence: Nassau, New York.
  16. Find a Grave (website). Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York. Charles H. Warden, born: 9 February 1904; died: 13 December 1977 [from record].
Second Generation
3. Helen Augusta Warden2 (Harry1), born 29 March 1902 in New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 30 March 1987.1, 2 Helen married, first, ca. 1921, John Burkart7 (born ca. 1899 in New York, parents not determined7). Helen married, second, Clarence John Meaney, Jr.1 (born 10 April 1898, parents not determined;9 Clarence died 18 October 19639). Helen is buried in Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York.1 Clarence is buried in Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York.9

+7i. Virginia Burkart, born 18 October 1921 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Married Allen L. Shaw.
 8ii. Evelyn Burkart, born May 1925 in New York.7, 8

5. Arthur Frederick Warden, Sr.2 (Harry1), born 14 March 1907 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13 died 3 October 1995.10, 13 Arthur married, 19 September 1931 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Pelegia Elizabeth ‘Lily’ Kornowicz13, 14 (born 17 September 1909 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, parents not determined;12, 14 Lily died 3 October 1955 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York13, 14). Lily is buried in Saint Johns Cemetery, Middle Village, Queens County, New York.14

+9i. Arthur Frederick Warden, Jr., born 9 July 1933 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 15 May 1994 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida. Married Virginia M. _____.
+10ii. Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Warden, born ca. 1937. Married George Connelly.

6. Virginia Gazlay Warden2 (Harry1), born 27 July 1910 in New York;5, 6, 15, 16 died 14 January 2005.15 Virginia married Nolen Griffith Bragg (born 17 March 1922 in Big Sandy, Upshur County, Texas, the son of Vernon Bragg and Johnnie E. Head;17, 18, 19 Nolen died 10 March 200317). Virginia is buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma.15 Nolen is buried in Memory Lawn Memorial Park, Martindale, Caldwell County, Texas.17

 11i. Catherine V. Bragg, born ca. 1949 in New York.16
 12ii. Elizabeth Mary Bragg, born 9 March 1955 in Caldwell County, Texas;20, 21 died 12 March 1955 in Caldwell County, Texas.21, 22 Elizabeth is buried in San Marcos Cemetery, San Marcos, Hays County, Texas.21

  1. Find a Grave (website). Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York. Helen Meaney: born: 29 March 1902; died: 30 March 1987; link to spouse: Clarence J. Meaney (1898-1963) [from record].
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Meaney, Helen, no. 103-07-9678; born: 29 March 1902; died: March 1987; last place of residence: Nassau, New York.
  3. New York State Census, 1905, Kings County, Brooklyn, Eighteenth Election District, Block A, family of Harry Warden (35, United States, teamster); wife Emma Warden (31, United States); daughter Helen A. Warden (3, United States); son Walter Warden (7, United States); son Charles H. Warden (1, United States).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 219, Sheet No. 12B, family of Harry Warden (40, Arkansas, driver, starch factory); wife of 14 years Emma G. Warden (36, New York, 4 children, 4 living); son Walter C. Warden (12, New York); daughter Helen A. Warden (8, New York); son Charles H. Warden (6, New York); son Arthur F. Warden (3, New York).
  5. New York State Census, 1915, Kings County, New York City, Page 26, Harry Warder [sic], 45; wife Emma Warder, 40; son Walter Warder, 17; daughter Helen A. Warder, 13; son Chas. H. Warder, 11; son Arthur H. Warder, 8; daughter Virginia Warder, 4.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 457, Sheet No. 8B, family of Harry Warden (48, New York, watchman, factory); wife Emma Warden (43, New York); daughter Helen Warden (17, New York, clerical work, factory); son Charles Warden (15, New York, messenger, office); son Arthur Warden (12, New York); daughter Virginia Warden (9, New York).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 1872, Sheet No. 3B; family of John Burkart (31, New York, salesman, oil, first married age 21); wife Helen Burkart (28, New York, first married age 19); daughter Virginia Burkart (8, New York); daughter Evelyn Burkart (4 11/12, New York); father John Burkart (56, New York, superintendent, oil, widow).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-222, Sheet No. 4A; family of Charles J. Meaney (58, New York, special agent, casualty insurance), wife Helen Meaney (38, New York), step-daughter Evelyn Burkhart (14, New York).
  9. Find a Grave (website). Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York. Clarence J. Meaney, Jr., born: 10 April 1898; died: 18 October 1963 [from record].
  10. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Warden, Arthur F., no. 098-10-9879; died: 1995; born: 14 March 1907.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-1097, Sheet No. 4A, family of Emma Warden (55, New York, 22 at first marriage); son Charles Warden (26, New York, messenger, bank); son Arthur Warden (23, New York, office clerk, copper co.).
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-330B, Sheet No. 1A; family of Arthur F. Warden (33, New York, salesman, life insurance); wife Elizabeth Warden (30, New York); son Arthur F. Warden, Jr. (6, New York); daughter Geraldine Warden (3, New York); mother Emma Warden (67, New York, widow).
  13. Holly’s Genealogy Journey (website: //home.earthlink.net/~dgbe/id3.html). This website includes biographical and vital details and photos of Holly’s ancestral families, including Warden, Kornowicz, Gazlay, Badyna, Costigan, Boyd, and Sampson.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Saint John Cemetery, Middle Village, Queens County, New York. Elizabeth Kornowicz Warden: born: 17 September 1909 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died: 3 October 1955 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York [from record, written by her granddaughter Holly Kirchgessner, which provides biographical details and the names of her two children.]
  15. Find a Grave (website). Sunset Memorial Park, Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, Virginia Warden Bragg, born: 27 July 1910; died: 14 January 2005 (from record).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Texas, Travis County, Austin, E.D. 256-112, Sheet No. 25, Virginia G. Bragg, 29, New York, sep[erated], cashier, hotel; daughter Catherine V. Bragg, 1, New York.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Memory Lawn Memorial Park, Martindale, Caldwell County, Texas, Nolen G. Bragg, born: 17 March 1922; died: 10 March 2003 (from record).
  18. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Nolen Griffith Bragg, born: 17 March 1922 in Big Sandy, Texas; father: Vernon Bragg; mother: Johnnie E. Head.
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Texas, Uvalde County, Uvalde, E.D. 232-5, Sheet No. 17, Gladys F. Davis, 55, Texas, widow; roomer Nolan Bragg, 25, Texas, married, barber, barbering.
  20. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Elizabeth Mary Bragg, born: 9 March 1955 in Caldwell County, Texas; father: Nolan G. Bragg; mother: Virginia Gazlay Warden.
  21. Find a Grave (website). San Marcos Cemetery, San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, Elizabeth Mary Bragg, born: 9 March 1955; died: 12 March 1955 (from record).
  22. Texas Deaths, 1890-1976; Elizabeth Mary Bragg, died: 12 March 1955 in Gary Air Force Base, Caldwell, Texas; father: Nolan G. Bragg, born in Texas; mother: Virginia Gazlay Warden, born in New York; copy of death certificate included in this record.
Third Generation
7. Virginia Burkart3 (Helen,2 Harry1), born 18 October 1921 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.1, 2, 3 Virginia married, ca. 1939, Allen L. Shaw4 (born 15 February 1917 in Boston, Massachusetts, parents not determined;2, 3 Allen died 20 March 1989 in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida4). Allen is buried in Pinelawn Memorial Park, East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York.4

+13i. Richard Shaw, born 26 November 1939 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Married Nancy M. _____.
+14ii. Susan A. Shaw, born August 1942. Married Douglas Koneff.
+15iii. David Allen Shaw, born 15 June 1953. Married Donna J. _____.

9. Arthur Frederick Warden, Jr.3 (Arthur,2 Harry1), born 9 July 1933 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;3, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 15 May 1994 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.5, 6 Arthur married Virginia M. _____ (born 11 October 1938, parents not determined3). Arthur is buried in Bay Pines National Cemetery, North Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida.5

+16i. Holly Ann Warden, born 5 November 1965. Married David Earl Kirchgessner, Jr..

10. Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Warden3 (Arthur,2 Harry1), born ca. 1937.7, 8 Gerry married George Connelly (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 1872, Sheet No. 3B; family of John Burkart (31, New York, salesman, oil, first married age 21); wife Helen Burkart (28, New York, first married age 19); daughter Virginia Burkart (8, New York); daughter Evelyn Burkart (4 11/12, New York); father John Burkart (56, New York, superintendent, oil, widow).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-313, Sheet No. 5B; family of Allen Shaw (24, Boston, Mass., attendant, gas station); wife Virginia Shaw (19, Bklyn); son Richard Shaw (4/12, Bklyn).
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. Obituary, Newsday, Long Island, New York Available at Google News. 25 March 1989, Allen Shaw, age 72, died 20 March 1989 in Boynton Beach, Florida, where he had a seasonal home. The article provides biographical details and the names of his survivors, including his wife, three children, stepmother, and two siblings. Burial was in Pinelawn Memorial Park.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida. Warden, Arthur Frederick, Jr., born: 9 July 1933 in Brooklyn, New York; died: 15 May 1994 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida [from record].
  6. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Warden, Arthur F., no. 124-26-3454; died: 15 May 1994; born: 9 July 1933.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-330B, Sheet No. 1A; family of Arthur F. Warden (33, New York, salesman, life insurance); wife Elizabeth Warden (30, New York); son Arthur F. Warden, Jr. (6, New York); daughter Geraldine Warden (3, New York); mother Emma Warden (67, New York, widow).
  8. Holly’s Genealogy Journey (website: //home.earthlink.net/~dgbe/id3.html). This website includes biographical and vital details and photos of Holly’s ancestral families, including Warden, Kornowicz, Gazlay, Badyna, Costigan, Boyd, and Sampson.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
13. Richard Shaw4 (Virginia,3 Helen,2 Harry1), born 26 November 1939 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.1, 2 Richard married Nancy M. _____ (born 26 December 1942, parents not determined2).

Children of Richard Shaw and Nancy M. _____:

 17i. Jeffrey J. Shaw, born 7 July 1966.2
 18ii. Kristen L. Shaw, born 3 July 1970.2
 19iii. Michael A. Shaw, born 14 August 1972.2

14. Susan A. Shaw4 (Virginia,3 Helen,2 Harry1), born August 1942.2 Susan married Douglas Koneff (born 31 August 1938, parents not determined2).

Children of Susan A. Shaw and Douglas Koneff:

 20i. Douglas Koneff, born 1 September 1959.2
 21ii. David Allen Koneff, born 25 July 1963.2

15. David Allen Shaw4 (Virginia,3 Helen,2 Harry1), born 15 June 1953.2 David married Donna J. _____ (born 20 September 1954, parents not determined2).

 22i. Lynette T. Shaw, born 5 July 1979.2
 23ii. Christina Lee Shaw, born 5 March 1982.2

16. Holly Ann Warden4 (Arthur,3 Arthur,2 Harry1), born 5 November 1965.2 Holly married, 13 May 1995, David Earl Kirchgessner, Jr.2 (born 26 August 1969, parents not determined2).

 24i. Brianna Elise Kirchgessner, born 13 July 1992.2, 3
 25ii. Danielle Grace Kirchgessner, born 11 July 1997.2, 3

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-313, Sheet No. 5B; family of Allen Shaw (24, Boston, Mass., attendant, gas station); wife Virginia Shaw (19, Bklyn); son Richard Shaw (4/12, Bklyn).
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. voteref.com.