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Family HistoryFamily History - Elizabeth Carter


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 Elizabeth Carter and 76 of her descendants down to the eighth generation.


First Generation
1. Elizabeth Carter,1 born ca. 1802, the daughter of Jonathan Carter and Bridget Smith; died 25 February 1864 in Manhattan, New York City, New York.1, 2 Elizabeth married, first, 13 June 1822 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York, Ward Madison Gazlay5 (born ca. 1782, the son of Jonathan Gazlay and Karenda Carter; Ward died 20 April 1836 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York3, 4). Elizabeth married, second, 13 April 1837, John Boice6 (born 1789, parents not determined;6 John died 3 November 1837 in Houston, Harris County, Texas6). Elizabeth is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.1 Ward is buried in Old Burying Ground, Newburgh, Orange County, New York.3

The following sketch of Ward M. Gazlay, was furnished for this work [The History of the Town Newburgh, by Edward Manning Ruttenber] by the late Charles U. Cushman. Although evidently written in haste, we have concluded to publish it without correction, as it was, probably, the last article ever prepared by him for publication--his death occurring only a few days after it was written.4

“I find in the “Newburgh Telegraph” of April 21, 1836, the following notice:

“Died--In this village on Wednesday last, aged about 54 years, Ward M. Gazlay, Esq., for many years a magistrate of Newburgh, and editor and proprietor of the “Political Index,” from about the year 1806 to 1829, at which latter period the present proprietor of the “Newburgh Telegraph” purchased his establishment and changed the political character of the paper. To some peculiarities, and a few faults, Mr. Gazlay united many excellent qualities both of head and heart. His early career as a magistrate was marked by strict probity, and a sound, discriminating judgment, united to a fixedness of purpose and an impartiality in his decisions which saw no difference between the rich and the poor--the peasant and the king. A wide circle of friends deeply sympathize with the family.”

“To the above, little can be added from facts in my possession. Mr. G. was not an ambitious or an industrious editor. He wrote little, and that little usually limited to home or local matters, dispatched with great brevity. If a steam boiler burst at the dock and killed a dozen of his neighbors and friends, a few brief lines told the whole sad tale in his columns. He was never excited; never lost his unbounded self-respect, nor his self-possession; never was disconcerted. He presided in his court with Oriental dignity; and in the presence of delinquents his austerity was a terror which few had the courage to brave a second time. His decisions and sentences, upon all such, came like successive claps of thunder after frightful lightning, dealing summary and irrevocable justice. A glance from his sunken and lusterless eye often made evil-doers quail. Indeed, it was his boast that he ‘could awe the lion-hearted rogue with the power of his eye.’

“Mr. Gazlay’s personal appearance was not remarkably prepossessing. His stature was under medium size; shoulders and whole man broad and thin; carriage ungainly; gait shuffling, the heels of his untied shoes clapping the pavement audibly as he sidled along; his head hugged his right shoulder, and in his mouth was always seen the stump of a cigar, the smoke of which curled up into his enormous nose and half closed eyes, with the greatest possible apparent satisfaction to their complacent owner. All these unamiable and even forbidding aspects, however, belied the inner man. He had a glowing heart towards poverty, misery, and suffering, and would beg or die before doing a mean or dishonest act to win gold or favor.

“Of his birth-place I know nothing, but I think he hailed from Pennsylvania. That, and his age, family &c., were topics which he thought it puerile to dwell upon. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Jonathan and Bridget Carter, and left three sons.”4

Ward’s son Ward donated a copy of his father’s Political Index to Washington’s Headquarters in Newburgh, New York.7


Children of Elizabeth Carter and Ward Madison Gazlay:

 2i. James Henry Gazlay, born 29 May 1826;8 died 31 July 1827.8 James is buried in Old Burying Ground, Newburgh, Orange County, New York.8
+3ii. Ward Madison Gazlay, Jr., born 9 March 1827 in Orange County, New York; died 27 March 1899 in Nyack, Rockland County, New York. Married Ann _____.
+4iii. George Edward Gazlay, born ca. 1830 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York; died 13 September 1897 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Married Jane Ann David.

  1. New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949, Eliza C. Gazley, died: 25 February 1864 in Manhattan, New York, New York; age 68; birthplace: N.Y.; cemetery: Greenwood [this is believed to be Greenwood Cemetery in New Berlin, NY, not Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY].
  2. Obituary, The New York Times, Elizabeth Carter Gazlay, 27 February 1864, died 25 February 1864 in New York.
  3. A Record of the Inscriptions in the Old Town Burying Ground of Newburgh, N.Y., Published by the Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands, Newburgh, New York, 1898. Digitized copy available on various websites. Ward M. Gazlay, died 18 April 1836, age 74 [other records report his date of death as 20 April].
  4. History of the Town of Newburgh, by Edward Manning Ruttenber. Newburgh: E. M. Ruttenber & Co., Printers. 1859. Pages 316-317. Digitized copy available at Google Books.
  5. Marriage Announcement, The Catskill Recorder, as transcribed and available at Rootsweb (website), Marriages from the Catskill Recorder; 26 June, 1822: Ward M. Gazlay, Esq., editor of the Index, to Miss Elizabeth Carter, on 13 June 1822 in Newburgh.
  6. Davids, Brinckerhoff, and Van Wart Families (website), Researched by James M. Downey of New York City; Boice Family: John Boice, born 1789, died in Houston, Texas, 3 November 1837. He married Elizabeth, widow of Ward M. Gazlay and daughter of Jonathan Carter, 13 April 1837.
  7. Catalog of Manuscripts and Relics in Washington’s Headquarters, Newburgh, N.Y. with Historical Sketch, by Edward Manning Ruttenbur. Newburgh, N.Y., E. M. Ruttenbur & Sons, Printers. 1874. Page 54, Item 333, Political Index, Newburgh, May 7th, 1811. From Ward M. Gazlay, son of the editor, Ward M. Gazlay.
  8. A Record of the Inscriptions in the Old Town Burying Ground of Newburgh, N.Y., Published by the Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands, Newburgh, New York, 1898. Digitized copy available on various websites. James Henry Gazlay, died 31 July 1827, age 1 year, 2 months, 2 days; son of Ward M. and Elizabeth Gazlay [constructed birth date: 29 May 1826].
Second Generation
3. Ward Madison Gazlay, Jr.2 (Elizabeth1), born 9 March 1827 in Orange County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 died 27 March 1899 in Nyack, Rockland County, New York.1, 10 Ward married Ann _____ (born 10 April 1833 in New York, New York, parents not determined;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11 Ann died 24 December 1884 in Nyack, Rockland County, New York11, 12). Ward and Ann are buried in Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, Rockland County, New York.11, 1

Children of Ward Madison Gazlay, Jr. and Ann _____:

 5i. Blake Gazlay, born ca. October 1850 in New York.2
+6ii. Ella G. Gazlay, born ca. July 1854 in Orange County, New York; died 20 May 1908 in Nyack, Rockland County, New York. Married Edward H. Burroughs.
 7iii. Josephine L. ‘Josie’ Gazlay, born 6 February 1855 in Orange County, New York;3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13 died 7 December 1887 in Nyack, Rockland County, New York.13, 14 Josie is buried in Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, Rockland County, New York.13
 8iv. Ward Madison Gazlay, born November 1857 in Orange County, New York;4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17 died 16 April 1917 in Nyack, Rockland County, New York.15 He is the Ward M. Gazlay who is listed in the Columbia University general catalog as a Graduate in Law from Columbia University in 1877.15, 18 Ward is buried in Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, Rockland County, New York.15

4. George Edward Gazlay2 (Elizabeth1), born ca. 1830 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York;19, 20, 21, 22 died 13 September 1897 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.19, 23 George married Jane Ann David20 (born May 1832 in Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York, parents not determined;20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27 Jane died 26 January 1913 in Marlboro, Ulster County, New York28). George is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Naspeth, Queens County, New York.19

Children of George Edward Gazlay and Jane Ann David:

+9i. John Carter Gazlay, born January 1853 in Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut; died 13 April 1922 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York. Married Matilda J. ‘Tillie’ Lee.
+10ii. George Edward Gazlay, Jr., born March 1854 in New York; died 25 April 1911. Married Freddie Hellmens.
 11iii. Elizabeth D. ‘Lizzie’ Gazlay, born August 1855 in New York;20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30 died 5 March 1922 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York.29, 31, 32 Lizzie is buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Middle Hope, Newburgh, Orange County, New York.29
 12iv. Ida Gazlay, born February 1860 in New York;20, 21, 25, 26 died 11 January 1907 in Kings County, New York.24, 33, 34
+13v. Martha W. ‘Mattie’ Gazlay, born July 1866 in New York; died 18 November 1923 in Valley Stream, Long Island, New York. Married Charles Henry Cornell.
+14vi. Frank Madison Gazlay, born 11 January 1869 in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Married Hermine ‘Minnie’ Ludde.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, Rockland County, New York, Ward Madison Gazlay, born: 9 March 1827 in Orange County, New York; died: 27 March 1899 in Nyack, Rockland County, New York (from record, which provides the names and links for his spouse and three children).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Orange County, Goshen, Page No. 211, family of W. M. Gasley (23, NY, baker); Ann Gasley (22, NY); Edward Moore (16, NY, baker p); Blake Gasley (1/12, NY, Dec.[possibly meaning deceased]).
  3. New York State Census, 1855, Orange County, Goshen, family of Ward M. Gaseley (2, Orange, baker); wife Ann Gaseley (27, New York City); daughter Ella Gaseley (1, Orange); daughter Lulu Gaseley (4/12, Orange); servant Cordelia J. Springle (15, Orange).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Orange County, Goshen, Page No. 137, family of Ward M. Gazely (33, NY, baker); Ann Gazely (30, NY); Ella Gazely (7, NY); Josephine Gazely (5, NY); Ward M. Gazely (3, NY); Sarah Brooks (26, NY, domestic).
  5. New York State Census, 1865, Orange County, Deerpark, 3rd District, Page 61, family of Ward M. Gasely, 36, Orange (County), baker; wife Anna Gasely, 36, New York, 4 children; daughter Ellen, 11, Orange (County); daughter Josephine Gasely, 9, Orange (County); son Ward M. Gazely, 7, Orange (County).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Orange County, Town of Deerpark, Page No. 103, family of Ward M. Gazley (40, New York, baker); Anne Gazley (35, New York); Ella Gazley (16, New York); Josephine Gazley (13, New York); Ward Gazley (12, New York); plus four bakers apprentices.
  7. New York State Census, 1875, Rockland County, Clarkstown, Fourth Election District, Page 9; family of Ward M. Gazlay (48, Orange Co.); wife Anna Gazlay (41, New York Co.); daughter Ella G. Gazlay (21, Orange Co.); daughter Josephine Gazlay (18, Orange Co.); son Ward M. Gazlay, Jr. (17, Orange Co.); servant Rose Wood (20, Sullivan Co.).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Westchester County, Village of Peekskill, Enumeration District 87, Page No. 6, family of Ward M. Gazlay (54, New York, baker); wife Ann Gazlay (46, New York); daughter Ella Gazlay (25, New York, tends store); son Ward M. Gazlay (22, New York, Baker); daughter Josephine Gazlay (16, New York) [the ages of the children here differ by several years compared to other records]; servant Ann Carr (20, Ireland).
  9. New York State Census, 1892, Rockland County, Orangetown, Page 8, Ward M. Gazley (65, baker); Ward M. Gazley (32, lawyer); Ella Burrows (34); Edward Burrows (36, clerk).
  10. Obituary, New York Herald, New York, 29 March 1899: Gazlay, Ward M., died 27 March 1899 in Nyack, N.Y., aged 72.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, Rockland County, New York, Anna Gazlay, born: 10 April 1833 in New York County (Manhattan), New York; died: 24 December 1884 in Nyack, Rockland County, New York (from record, which provides the text of her death notice naming her husband and giving her age at death as 50 years, 8 months and 14 days; and the names and links for her spouse and three children).
  12. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1884, Ann Gaslay, died 24 December 1884 in Nyack, Orangetown, Rockland County, New York.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, Rockland County, New York, Josephine L. “Josie” Gazlay, born: 6 February 1856 in Orange County, New York; died: 7 December 1887 in Nyack, Rockland County, New York (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and two siblings). Although both the record and her gravestone indicate that she was born in 1856, she appears in the 1855 New York Census, so her birth year is believed to be 1855.
  14. Obituary, The New York Times, Josie L. Gazlay, 8 December 1887, died 7 December 1887 in Nyack, New York, the youngest daughter of Ward M. Gazlay.
  15. Find a Grave (website). Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, Rockland County, New York, Ward Madison Gazlay, Jr., born: November 1858 in Orange County, New York; died: 16 April 1917 in Nyack, Rockland County, New York (from record, which includes a note that he was a graduate in law from Columbia University in 1877; another note that his death date may actually be his date of interment per cemetery records; and provides the names and links for his parents and two siblings).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Rockland County, Orangetown, Enumeration District 20, Sheet No. 5A, family of Edward Burrows (54, New Jersey, Nov 1845, clerk, railroad); wife of 9 years Ella Burrows (45, New York, July 1854, no children); brother [in-law] Ward Gazlay (42, New York, Nov 1857, lawyer); servant Sarah Adams (29, New Jersey, Jun 1860).
  17. New York State Census, 1905, Rockland County, Nyack, Page 5, family of Edward H. Burrough (55, attorney at law); wife Ell G. Burrough (50); brother [in-law] Ward M. Gazlay (47); plus one border and two domestics.
  18. Officers and Graduates of Columbia University, General Catalog, 1754-1894. New York. Printed for the college 1894. Digitized copy available at Google books. Page 313, Ward W. Gazlay, Jr., 1877 Graduates in Law.
  19. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate of Death, Certificate No.: 15210, George E. Gazley, died: 13 September 1897 in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York; age: 68 years; born in Newburg, N.Y.; married; occupation: fire works manufacturer; father born in New York State; mother born in New York State; place of burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery.
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Queens County, Newtown, Long Island, family of Geo. E. Gazley (40, N.Y., works in fireworks); Jane Gazley (37, N.Y.); John C. Gazley (17, N.Y., in wholesale store); George Gazley (16, N.Y., in printing office); Lizzie Gazley (14, N.Y.); Ida Gazley (9, N.Y.); Mattie Gazley (3, N.Y.); Frank Gazley (1, N.Y.).
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Queens County, Newtown, Enumeration District 289, Page No. 56, family of George E. Gazley (50, New York, cigar maker); wife Jane Gazley (48, New York); son George Gazley (26, New York, printer); daughter Elizabeth Gazley (24, New York, school teacher); daughter Ida Gazley (19, New York, dress maker); daughter Mattie Gazley (13, New York); son Frank Gazley (11, New York); mother [actually mother-in-law] Sophia Davids (73, New York, widow).
  22. New York State Census, 1892, Kings County, Brooklyn, 3rd Election District of the 25th Ward, Page 16, family of George E. Gazley (42 [undoubtedly should be 62], book keeper); George E. Gazley, Jr. (40); Lillie Gazley (21); Ida Gazley (20); Walter Gazley (19, clerk); Jane Gazley (17). The identities of Lillie, Ida, Walter, and Jane have not been determined. They are not shown in any other records. George, Jr., was known to have married but it seems unlikley that these are his children. It may be that Lillie, Ida, Walter, and Jane are siblings of George Jr., and that their ages are grossly misstated here.
  23. Obituary, Brooklyn Eagle, 15 September 1897, George E. Gazley, died 13 September 1897, age 68. Funeral to be held at his late residence at 510 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, on 16 September.
  24. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate and Record of Death, Certificate No.: 4051, Ida Gazlay, died: 11 January 1907 in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York; age 45 yrs 11 mos. 20 days; single; born in East Williamsburg, L.I.; father: George E. Gazlay, born in Newburg, New York; mother’s maiden name: David, born in Kinderhook, New York; burial: Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 430, Sheet No. 13A, family of Jane A. Gazlay (68, New York, May 1832, widow, 8 children, 6 living); son George E. Gazlay (47, New York, Mar 1853, widow, printer); daughter Elizabeth D. Gazlay (44, New York, Aug 1855 school teacher); daughter Ida Gazlay (40, New York, Feb 1860); daughter Martha W. Gazlay (33, New York, July 1866, proof reader).
  26. New York State Census, 1905, Kings County, Brooklyn, 27th Election District, Block B, Page 14, family of Jane A. Gazlay (73); daughter Elizabeth D. Gazlay (45, school teacher); daughter Ida Gazlay (40); Charles H. Cornell (50, bookkeeper); wife Martha W. Cornell (37); son Arthur K. Cornell (18, glove salesman).
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 683, Sheet No. 8B, family of Jane A. Gazlay (77, New York, widow, 8 children, 5 living); daughter Elizabeth D. Gazlay (54, New York, teacher, public school); son-in-law Charles H. Cornell (59, New York, farmer, fruit, second marriage); wife of 8 years Martha W. Cornell (43, New York, first marriage, no children).
  28. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1913, Jane A. Gazlay, died 26 January 1913 in Marlboro, Ulster County, New York.
  29. Find a Grave (website). Cedar Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Newburgh, Orange County, New York, Elizabeth D. Gazlay: Elizabeth D. Gazlay / 1855-1922 [from grave marker].
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Orange County, Newburgh Town, Middle Hope, Enumeration District 156, Sheet No. 6A, family of Chas. H. Cornell (70, New York); wife Martha W. Cornell (53, New York); sister-in-law Elizabeth D. Gazlay (60, New York); border Elizabeth Marshall (49, New York).
  31. Deaths, Brooklyn Daily Eagle (available at fultonhistory.com); 8 March 1922, Elizabeth D. Gazlay, died 5 March 1922, sister of Martha Gazlay Cornell.
  32. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1922, Elizabeth D. Gazlay [indexed as Elizabeth J. Gazlay], died 5 March 1922 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York.
  33. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Gazlay, Ida, died 11 January 1907 in Kings County, New York; age 45.
  34. Obituary, Brooklyn Eagle, 12 January 1907; On Friday, January 11, 1907, Ida Gazlay, daughter of Jane A. Gazlay and the late George E. Gazlay. Services on Monday evening, January 14, at 8 o’clock, from her late residence, 510 Van Buren st.
Third Generation
6. Ella G. Gazlay3 (Ward,2 Elizabeth1), born ca. July 1854 in Orange County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 died 20 May 1908 in Nyack, Rockland County, New York.10 Ella married, ca. 1891, Edward H. Burroughs8 (born November 1845 in New Jersey, parents not determined;7, 8, 9 Edward died 1930 in Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey11). Ella is buried in Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, Rockland County, New York.10 Edward is buried in First Presbyterian Church of Ewing Cemetery, Ewing, Mercer County, New Jersey.11

9. John Carter Gazlay3 (George,2 Elizabeth1), born January 1853 in Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut;12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 died 13 April 1922 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York.19 John married, 16 September 1879 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, Matilda J. ‘Tillie’ Lee12, 14, 23 (born 13 June 1854 in New York, New York, the daughter of Samuel Lee and Mary A. Murray;14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20 Tillie died 21 January 1923 in Manhattan, New York City, New York20, 21, 22).

John, with his brother George, operated a printing establishment in New York City for several years. A description of the business appears in the History and Commerce of New York:24


GAZLAY BROTHERS, Printers, Nos. 157 and 159 William Street.--This business was established fifteen years ago at No. 106 Fulton Street, but the trade of the house increased so rapidly that these premises soon proved totally inadequate, and they removed to their present eligible location. Here they occupy spacious and commodious premises, 45 x 100 feet, the equipment of which cannot be surpassed for convenience and completeness by that of any similar establishment in the city. It comprises three large cylinder presses, and seven job presses of the most improved description, besides hundreds of fonts of the newest and handsomest faces of book and type, and everything required in conducting a first class printing establishment. Constant employment is given to thirty three skilled workmen, and every description of book, job, and mercantile printing is done, from the smallest card up to a newspaper. The individual members of the firm, Messrs. John C. and George E. Gazlay, are thoroughly practical printers of many years’ experience, and have always been noted for the artistic taste they display in all work entrusted to them.


Children of John Carter Gazlay and Matilda J. ‘Tillie’ Lee:

 15i. Lee Gazlay, born 12 August 1880 in Manhattan, New York City, New York;15, 16, 17, 25, 26 baptized 5 June 1881 in New York, New York;27 died 28 February 1925 in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey.28
+16ii. Ethel Allison ‘Dee’ Gazlay, born 6 March 1883 in Manhattan, New York City, New York; died 16 March 1981 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Married Charles Vanderlip Rich.
+17iii. John Chester Gazlay, born 13 June 1886 in New York, New York; died June 1966. Married Maude Estelle Manchester.

10. George Edward Gazlay, Jr.3 (George,2 Elizabeth1), born March 1854 in New York;13, 29, 30, 31 died 25 April 1911.32 George married Freddie Hellmens33 (born ca. 1856, parents not determined;33 Freddie died 13 May 188733). Freddie is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.34

George and his brother John operated a printing establishment in New York City for several years. [See John’s page for a description of the Gazlay Brothers establishment.]


13. Martha W. ‘Mattie’ Gazlay3 (George,2 Elizabeth1), born July 1866 in New York;13, 29, 31, 35, 36, 37, 38 died 18 November 1923 in Valley Stream, Long Island, New York.35, 39 Mattie married, 16 July 1902 in Kings County, New York, Charles Henry Cornell37, 43 (born July 1849 in New York, parents not determined;36, 37, 38, 40, 41 Charles died 31 August 192142). Mattie is buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Middle Hope, Newburgh, Orange County, New York.35, 39

14. Frank Madison Gazlay3 (George,2 Elizabeth1), born 11 January 1869 in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.13, 29, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50 Frank married, 11 November 1888, Hermine ‘Minnie’ Ludde45, 52 (born June 1870 in New York, the daughter of Elard Ludde and Hermine Franz45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51).

Children of Frank Madison Gazlay and Hermine ‘Minnie’ Ludde:

 18i. Martha W. Gazlay, born 6 June 1889 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 53, 54, 55 died 20 September 1943 in Queens County, New York.53, 54, 55 Martha is buried in Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York.53, 54
+19ii. Frank Madison Gazlay, Jr., born 4 February 1892 in New York; died 21 October 1938 in Queens County, New York. Married Josephine Carle (née Blummert) .
+20iii. Walter Otto Gazlay, born 20 October 1893 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 13 March 1978. Married Mary Veronica Ferguson.
 21iv. Minnie J. Gazlay, born 11 April 1896 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 56 died 19 August 1949.56
+22v. Matilda E. Gazlay, born 22 October 1899 in New York; died 22 March 1975. Married Ashley M. Gould.
 23vi. Elizabeth D. Gazlay, born ca. 1901 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.46, 47, 48, 49, 50

  1. New York State Census, 1855, Orange County, Goshen, family of Ward M. Gaseley (2, Orange, baker); wife Ann Gaseley (27, New York City); daughter Ella Gaseley (1, Orange); daughter Lulu Gaseley (4/12, Orange); servant Cordelia J. Springle (15, Orange).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Orange County, Goshen, Page No. 137, family of Ward M. Gazely (33, NY, baker); Ann Gazely (30, NY); Ella Gazely (7, NY); Josephine Gazely (5, NY); Ward M. Gazely (3, NY); Sarah Brooks (26, NY, domestic).
  3. New York State Census, 1865, Orange County, Deerpark, 3rd District, Page 61, family of Ward M. Gasely, 36, Orange (County), baker; wife Anna Gasely, 36, New York, 4 children; daughter Ellen, 11, Orange (County); daughter Josephine Gasely, 9, Orange (County); son Ward M. Gazely, 7, Orange (County).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Orange County, Town of Deerpark, Page No. 103, family of Ward M. Gazley (40, New York, baker); Anne Gazley (35, New York); Ella Gazley (16, New York); Josephine Gazley (13, New York); Ward Gazley (12, New York); plus four bakers apprentices.
  5. New York State Census, 1875, Rockland County, Clarkstown, Fourth Election District, Page 9; family of Ward M. Gazlay (48, Orange Co.); wife Anna Gazlay (41, New York Co.); daughter Ella G. Gazlay (21, Orange Co.); daughter Josephine Gazlay (18, Orange Co.); son Ward M. Gazlay, Jr. (17, Orange Co.); servant Rose Wood (20, Sullivan Co.).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Westchester County, Village of Peekskill, Enumeration District 87, Page No. 6, family of Ward M. Gazlay (54, New York, baker); wife Ann Gazlay (46, New York); daughter Ella Gazlay (25, New York, tends store); son Ward M. Gazlay (22, New York, Baker); daughter Josephine Gazlay (16, New York) [the ages of the children here differ by several years compared to other records]; servant Ann Carr (20, Ireland).
  7. New York State Census, 1892, Rockland County, Orangetown, Page 8, Ward M. Gazley (65, baker); Ward M. Gazley (32, lawyer); Ella Burrows (34); Edward Burrows (36, clerk).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Rockland County, Orangetown, Enumeration District 20, Sheet No. 5A, family of Edward Burrows (54, New Jersey, Nov 1845, clerk, railroad); wife of 9 years Ella Burrows (45, New York, July 1854, no children); brother [in-law] Ward Gazlay (42, New York, Nov 1857, lawyer); servant Sarah Adams (29, New Jersey, Jun 1860).
  9. New York State Census, 1905, Rockland County, Nyack, Page 5, family of Edward H. Burrough (55, attorney at law); wife Ell G. Burrough (50); brother [in-law] Ward M. Gazlay (47); plus one border and two domestics.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, Rockland County, New York, Ella G. Gazlay Burroughs, born: 27 July 1854 in Orange County, New York; died: 20 May 1908 in Nyack, Rockland County, New York (from record, which provides the text of the Rockland Cemetery Record, and the names and links for her parents, two siblings, and spouse).
  11. Find a Grave (website). First Presbyterian Church of Ewing Cemetery, Ewing, Mercer County, New Jersey, Edward H. Burroughs, born: 1845 in Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey; died: 1930 in Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, two spouses, siblings and half-siblings).
  12. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate of Marriage, Certificate No.: 5306, John Carter Gazlay, age 27, born in Winsor Locks [sic, Windsor Locks], Conn.; occupation: printer; father: Geo. E. Gazlay; mother’s maiden name: Jane Ann David; first marriage; Matilda Lee, age 26, born in New York City; father: Samuel Lee; mother’s maiden name: Mary A. Murray; first marriage; married on 16 September 1879 in Manhattan, New York.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Queens County, Newtown, Long Island, family of Geo. E. Gazley (40, N.Y., works in fireworks); Jane Gazley (37, N.Y.); John C. Gazley (17, N.Y., in wholesale store); George Gazley (16, N.Y., in printing office); Lizzie Gazley (14, N.Y.); Ida Gazley (9, N.Y.); Mattie Gazley (3, N.Y.); Frank Gazley (1, N.Y.).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 494, Page Nos. 14-15, family of Samuel Lee (54, England, carpenter and builder); wife Mary A. Lee (52, New York); daughter Katie G. Lee (28, New York, school teacher); daughter Matilda Gazlay (25, New York, married during the census year); son-in-law John C. Gazlay (26, Connecticut, printer, married during the census year).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 633, Sheet No. 6B, family of John C. Gazlay (47, Conn., Jan. 1853, printer); wife of 20 years Mithilda W. Gazlay (45, N. York, June 1854, 3 children, 3 living); son Lee Gazlay (19, N. York, Aug. 1880, office real estate); daughter Ethel Gazlay (17, N. York, Mch, 1883); son Chester Gazlay (13, N. York, June 1886); servant Mary Wilson (20, Virginia, May 1880).
  16. New York State Census, 1905, New York County, Borough of Manhattan, Page 40, family of John C. Gazlay (50, painter, house); wife Matilda Gazlay (48); son Lee Gazlay (24, brokers, bond clerk); daughter Ethel A. Gazlay (22); John C. Gazlay, Jr. (18, painter, house).
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 697, Sheet Nos. 1B, 2A, family of John C. Gazlay (57, New York, proprietor, printing house); wife of 30 years Matilda Lee Gazlay (55, New York, 2 children, 2 living [apparently only reporting on the two children living with them at the time]); son Lee Gazlay (28, New York, bond salesman); son John Chester Gazlay (23, New York, printing); servant Olga Mantyle (24, Fin.).
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, Bronxville, Enumeration District 30, Sheet No. 16A, family of John Gazlay (67, Connecticut, printer, own business); wife Matilda Gazlay (65, New York); father-in-law Samuel Lee (94, England, immigrated 1831).
  19. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1922, John C. Gazlay, died 13 April 1922 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York.
  20. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate of Death, Register No.: 1990, Matilda Gazlay, died: 21 January 1923 in Manhattan, New York; born: 13 June 1854 in New York City; age: 68 yrs. 7 mos. 8 days; father: Samuel Lee, born in England; mother: Mary Morran, born in New York; burial: Kensico Cem.
  21. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Gazlay, Matilda, died 21 January 1923 in Manhattan, age 68, certificate #1990.
  22. Obituary, The New York Times, Matilda Lee Gazlay, 22 January 1923, died 21 January 1923, wife of John Carter Gazlay.
  23. New York Marriages 1686-1980, available at familysearch.org. John Carter Gazlay, son of Geo. E. Gazlay and Jane Ann David, and Matilda Lee, daughter of Samuel Lee and Mary A. Murray, married 16 September 1879 in Manhattan, New York, New York.
  24. History and Commerce of New York, 1891, by American Publishing and Engraving Co., Second Edition, New York. Available at Google Books. Page 226, Gazlay Brothers, Printers.
  25. New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962, Lee Gazlay, born 12 August 1880 in Manhattan, New York, New York, son of John Carter Gazlay and Matilda Lee Gazlay.
  26. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Gazlay, Lee, Serial No. 2010, born 12 August 1880; occupation: banker; nearest relative: Mrs. John C. Gazlay, Bronxville, New York.
  27. New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962, Lee Gazlay, baptized 5 June 1881 in Fourteenth Street Presbyterian Church, New York, New York, son of John C. Gazlay and Matilda J.
  28. Deaths, The New York Times, available at www.fultonhistory.com, 2 March 1925, Lee Gazlay, died 28 February 1925 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Queens County, Newtown, Enumeration District 289, Page No. 56, family of George E. Gazley (50, New York, cigar maker); wife Jane Gazley (48, New York); son George Gazley (26, New York, printer); daughter Elizabeth Gazley (24, New York, school teacher); daughter Ida Gazley (19, New York, dress maker); daughter Mattie Gazley (13, New York); son Frank Gazley (11, New York); mother [actually mother-in-law] Sophia Davids (73, New York, widow).
  30. New York State Census, 1892, Kings County, Brooklyn, 3rd Election District of the 25th Ward, Page 16, family of George E. Gazley (42 [undoubtedly should be 62], book keeper); George E. Gazley, Jr. (40); Lillie Gazley (21); Ida Gazley (20); Walter Gazley (19, clerk); Jane Gazley (17). The identities of Lillie, Ida, Walter, and Jane have not been determined. They are not shown in any other records. George, Jr., was known to have married but it seems unlikley that these are his children. It may be that Lillie, Ida, Walter, and Jane are siblings of George Jr., and that their ages are grossly misstated here.
  31. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 430, Sheet No. 13A, family of Jane A. Gazlay (68, New York, May 1832, widow, 8 children, 6 living); son George E. Gazlay (47, New York, Mar 1853, widow, printer); daughter Elizabeth D. Gazlay (44, New York, Aug 1855 school teacher); daughter Ida Gazlay (40, New York, Feb 1860); daughter Martha W. Gazlay (33, New York, July 1866, proof reader).
  32. Obituary, Unidentified newspaper, New York, New York, in the collection of Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003, available at ancestry.com; Gazlay, George Edward, died 25 April 1911, age 57.
  33. Obituary, New York Herald, New York, 15 May 1887, Freddie Hellmens Gazlay, wife of George E. Gazlay, Jr., died 13 May 1887, in her 30th year.
  34. Cemetery Record, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, Freddie Gazly, buried: 16 May 1887. This is believed to be Freddie Hellmens Gazlay, wife of George Edward Gazlay, Jr.
  35. Find a Grave (website). Cedar Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Newburgh, Orange County, New York, Martha w. Gazlay Cornell: Martha W. Gazlay / Wife of / Charles H. Cornell / 1867-1923 [from grave marker].
  36. New York State Census, 1905, Kings County, Brooklyn, 27th Election District, Block B, Page 14, family of Jane A. Gazlay (73); daughter Elizabeth D. Gazlay (45, school teacher); daughter Ida Gazlay (40); Charles H. Cornell (50, bookkeeper); wife Martha W. Cornell (37); son Arthur K. Cornell (18, glove salesman).
  37. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 683, Sheet No. 8B, family of Jane A. Gazlay (77, New York, widow, 8 children, 5 living); daughter Elizabeth D. Gazlay (54, New York, teacher, public school); son-in-law Charles H. Cornell (59, New York, farmer, fruit, second marriage); wife of 8 years Martha W. Cornell (43, New York, first marriage, no children).
  38. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Orange County, Newburgh Town, Middle Hope, Enumeration District 156, Sheet No. 6A, family of Chas. H. Cornell (70, New York); wife Martha W. Cornell (53, New York); sister-in-law Elizabeth D. Gazlay (60, New York); border Elizabeth Marshall (49, New York).
  39. Obituary, Brooklyn Daily Eagle (online), 19 November 1923, Martha Gazlay Cornell, died 18 November 1923 in Valley Stream, Long Island, New York. Interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Middle Hope, New York.
  40. New York State Census, 1892, Kings County, Brooklyn, 37th Election District of the 21st Ward, Page 7, family of Chas. H. Cornell (40, bookkeeper); Carrie A. Cornell (32); Arthur K. Cornell (5).
  41. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 85, Sheet No. 2A, Charles Cornell (50, New York, July 1849, widow, book keeper); Arthur Cornell (14, New York, Oct 1885 [his age and year of birth are early by one year compared with his birth record]). Charles and Arthur are listed as borders with the family of David Hubbell along with two other borders.
  42. Deaths, Brooklyn Daily Eagle (available at fultonhistory.com); 2 September 1921, Charles H. Cornell, husband of Martha Gazley Cornell. Died on 31 August 1921.
  43. New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, Charles H. Cornell, age 51, father: Henry Cornell; mother: Rebecca Rawlins; Martha W. Gaglay [sic, Gazlay], age 35, father: Geo. E. Gaglay; mother: Jane A. David; married on 16 July 1902 in Kings County, New York.
  44. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Claim Files, Frank Madison Gazlay, born: 11 January 1869 in East Williamsburg, New York; claim date: 18 February 1944.
  45. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 503, Sheet No. 21B, 22A; family of Frank M. Gazlay (31, New York, Jan 1869, printer); wife of 12 years Minnie Gazlay (29, New York, June 1870, 5 children, 5 living); daughter Martha W. Gazlay (10, New York, June 1889); son Frank Gazlay (8, New York, Feb. 1892); son Walter Gazlay (6, New York, Oct. 1893); daughter Minnie Gazlay (4, New York, Apr. 1896); daughter Matilda Gazlay (1, New York, Oct. 1899).
  46. New York State Census, 1905, Kings County, Brooklyn, Eighth Election District, Blocks A and B, Page 8, family of Frank M. Gazlay (36, printer); wife Minnie L. Gazlay (35); daughter Martha W. Gazlay (16); son Frank M. Gazlay (13); son Walter O. Gazlay (12); daughter Minnie J. Gazlay (9); daughter Matilda E. Gazlay (6); daughter Elizabeth D. Gazlay (4).
  47. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 829, Sheet No. 6A, family of Frank M. Gazlay (41, New York, printer); wife of 21 years Minnie S. Gazlay (39, New York, 8 children, 7 living); daughter Martha M. Gazlay (20, New York); son Frank M. Gazlay (18, New York, printer); son Walter O. Gazlay (16, New York, printer); daughter Minnie J. Gazlay (14, New York); daughter Matilda E. Gazlay (11, New York); daughter Elizabeth D. Gazlay (9, New York).
  48. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 438, Sheet No. 1B, family of Frank Gazlay (50, New York, printer); wife Minnie Gazlay (49, New York); daughter Martha Gazlay (30, New York, proofreader); son Frank Gazlay (27, New York, printer); son Walter Gazlay (26, New York, fireman); daughter Minnie Gazlay (23, New York, stenographer); daughter Matilda Gazlay (21, New York, teacher, piano); daughter Elizabeth Gazlay (19, New York, stenographer).
  49. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 41-421, Sheet No. 11A, family of Frank M. Gazlay (61, New York, pressman, printer); wife Minnie L. Gazlay (59, New York); daughter Martha W. Gazlay (40, New York); son Walter O. Gazlay (36, New York, lieutenant, fire dept.); daughter Minnie J. Gazlay (33, New York, stenographer, chemical); daughter Elizabeth D. Gazlay (29, New York).
  50. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 41-1098, Sheet No. 10B, family of Frank M. Gazlay (71, Brooklyn, printer, private printing shop); wife Minnie L. Gazlay (69, New York); daughter Martha Gazlay (51, Brooklyn, housekeeper, private family); daughter Minnie Gazlay (43, Brooklyn); daughter Elizabeth Gazlay (39, Brooklyn).
  51. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 370, Pages 6A, B; family of Edward Ludde (40, Bremen, perfumery); wife Hermine Ludde (30, Munich); son Edward Ludde (11, New York); daughter Hermine Ludde (10, New York); daughter Helen Ludde (8, New York); son Otto Ludde (4, New York); son Henry Ludde (6, New York); daughter Bertha Ludde (1, New York).
  52. Anniversary, Long Island Daily Press, available at fultonhistory.com, 11 November 1938, Celebrate Golden Anniversary [photo], Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Gazlay Sr. of 101-14 223rd street, Hollis, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a reception at home.
  53. Find a Grave (website). Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, Martha W. Gazlay, born: 6 June 1889 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died: 20 September 1943 in Queens, Queens County, New York (from record, which includes a note indicating she is the daughter of Frank M. and Minnie Ludde Gazlay).
  54. New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949, Martha W. Gazlay, born: 6 June 1889 in Brooklyn, New York; died: 20 September 1943 in Queens, New York City, New York; single; father: Frank M.; mother: Minnie Ludde; cemetery: Flushing Cemetery.
  55. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate of Death, Certificate No.: 7233, Martha W. Gazlay, died: 20 September 1943 in Queens, New York; age 54 yrs. 3 mos. 14 days; born: 6 June 1889 in Brooklyn, Kings County; single; father: Frank M. [Gazlay], born in U.S.; mother: Minnie Ludde, born in U.S.; place of burial or cremation: Flushing Cemetery.
  56. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Claim Files, Minnie J. Gazlay, born: 11 April 1896 in New York; died: 19 August 1949.
Fourth Generation
16. Ethel Allison ‘Dee’ Gazlay4 (John,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 6 March 1883 in Manhattan, New York City, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 16 March 1981 in Charlottesville, Virginia.8 Dee married, 24 April 1906 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, Charles Vanderlip Rich4, 10, 11 (born ca. 1881 in Lowell, Dodge County, Wisconsin, the son of F. W. Rich and Mary Lettee;4, 5, 6, 7, 9 Charles died 3 January 1951 in New York, New York9).

Children of Ethel Allison ‘Dee’ Gazlay and Charles Vanderlip Rich:

+24i. Charles Vanderlip Rich, Jr., born ca. 1907 in New York. Married Marie Elizabeth ‘Jill’ Levenson.
+25ii. Betty Lee Rich, born 18 April 1913 in New York. Married Frederic M. McClelland.

17. John Chester Gazlay4 (John,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 13 June 1886 in New York, New York;3, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 died June 1966.13 John married, 6 June 1911 in Bronxville, Westchester County, New York, Maude Estelle Manchester20 (born 6 June 1888 in New York, the daughter of Albert A. Manchester and Amelia Ruckold;16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Maude died 2 November 1968 in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York19).

Children of John Chester Gazlay and Maude Estelle Manchester:

+26i. John Chester Gazlay, Jr., born 29 June 1912 in New York, New York; died 2 November 1968 in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York. Married Mary Elizabeth Burnham.
+27ii. Richard Carter Gazlay, born 19 January 1915 in New York; died 15 August 1983 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. Married (1) Louise Geer (née Wood) Married (2) Rosemary Sturgeon Married (3) Susan Cochrane (née Estey) .

19. Frank Madison Gazlay, Jr.4 (Frank,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 4 February 1892 in New York;21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 died 21 October 1938 in Queens County, New York.21, 27, 28 Frank married, 22 April 1923 in Kings County, New York, Josephine Carle (née Blummert) 26, 31 (born ca. 1897 in New York, parents not determined26, 29, 30).

Child of Frank Madison Gazlay, Jr. and Josephine Carle (née Blummert) :

+28i. Frank Madison Gazlay, born 2 December 1930 in New York; died 28 December 1994. Married Patricia Clare Finlay.

20. Walter Otto Gazlay4 (Frank,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 20 October 1893 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;22, 23, 24, 25, 32, 33, 34, 35 died 13 March 1978.33 Walter married Mary Veronica Ferguson35 (born 19 June 1896 in New York, New York, the daughter of Duncan Ferguson and Ellen Murphy;35, 36, 37 Mary died 27 August 196736). Walter and Mary are buried in Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York.33, 36

Child of Walter Otto Gazlay and Mary Veronica Ferguson:

+29i. Walter Owen Gazlay, born 15 October 1932 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 30 July 2004 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Married (1) Jeanne Clair Gropp Married (2) Sally Ann Beavers.

22. Matilda E. Gazlay4 (Frank,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 22 October 1899 in New York;22, 23, 24, 25, 38, 39, 40 died 22 March 1975.38 Matilda married, 22 April 1922 in Queens County, New York, Ashley M. Gould43, 44 (born 3 July 1890 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, the son of Thomas E. Gould and Mary E. Boyd;39, 40, 41, 42 Ashley died 17 June 197942). Matilda and Ashley are buried in Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York.38, 42

Child of Matilda E. Gazlay and Ashley M. Gould:

+30i. Ronald Gould, born ca. 1928 in New York. Married Audrey Fay McNair.

  1. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Birth Return, and (separate) Return of the given-name of an infant, Not Named (on the first document), Ethel Gazlay (on the second document), born: 6 March 1883 in Manhattan, New York; father: James Carter Gazlay, age 30, born in Connecticut, occupation: printer; mother: Matilda (and Tillie on the second document), age 28, born in New York City, maiden name Lee, number of this child: 2; number living: 2; (on the second document): Reason the report has been delayed: “It was difficult to name her -- so nice”.
  2. New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962, Ethel Gazlay, born 6 March 1883 in Manhattan, New York, New York, son of John C. Gazlay and Tillie Gazlay.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 633, Sheet No. 6B, family of John C. Gazlay (47, Conn., Jan. 1853, printer); wife of 20 years Mithilda W. Gazlay (45, N. York, June 1854, 3 children, 3 living); son Lee Gazlay (19, N. York, Aug. 1880, office real estate); daughter Ethel Gazlay (17, N. York, Mch, 1883); son Chester Gazlay (13, N. York, June 1886); servant Mary Wilson (20, Virginia, May 1880).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Westchester County, Eastchester, Bronxville Village, Enumeration District 19, Sheet No. 4B; family of Charles V. Rich (29, Illinois, manager, bond dept., bank); wife of 4 years Ethel Rich (27, New York, 1 child, 1 living); son Charles V. Rich, Jr. (2, New York); servant Kathrine Dorrigan (23, Ireland, domestic, private family).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, White Plains City, Enumeration District 202, Sheet No. 9A; family of Charles Rich (38, Illinois, banker, bank); wife Ethel Rich (36, New York); son Charles Rich, Jr. (12, New York); daughter Betty Lee Rich (6, New York); governess Constance Violeare (45, France); tutor Variety [?] Danmaker (44, Pennsylvania); waitress Lillien Manners; cook Arielia Snell (37, Finland); chambermaid Maria Healy (28, Finland); kitchen maid Ida Heins [?] (36, Finland); laundress Mary Merita (36, Finland).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Westchester County, White Plains City, Enumeration District 60-396, Sheet No. 7B; family of Charles V. Rich (49, Illinois, first married age 23); wife Ethel G. Rich (48, New York, first married age 22); son Charles V. Rich, Jr. (22, New York, stocks & bonds brokerage); daughter Betty Lee Rich (16, New York); governess Constance Violeare (56, France); cook Edrida [?] M. Woldsteare (57, Norway, widow); waitress Martha Adolfson (24, Sweden); kitchen maid Gurlie Swanson (22, New York); laundress Ina Carlson (48, Finland); chauffeur Pierre Medville (38, Argentina); wife Jane Medville (35, Ireland).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, New York County, Manhattan Borough, Enumeration District 31-1351, Sheet No. 9B; family of Charles Rich (58, Wisconsin); wife Ethel Rich (57, New York); daughter Betty Lee Rich (27, New York); cook Mary Boettcher (43, Hungary, cook, private family).
  8. Obituary, The Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg, Virginia; 17 March 1981, Mrs. Ethel G. Rich, age 98, died 16 March 1981 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The article mentions her late husband Charles V. Rich and surviving daughter Mrs. Frederick M. McClelland. Burial is planned in Orange, Virginia.
  9. Obituary, The New York Times, 5 January 1951, Charles V. Rich, died 3 January 1951 in New York City, age 69, born in Lowell, Wisconsin. The article provides a brief biography and names his wife, son, daughter, and brother.
  10. New York Marriages 1686-1980, available at familysearch.org. Ethel Allison Gazlay, daughter of John Gazlay and Matilda Lee, and Charles Vanderlip Rich, son of F. W. Rich and Mary Lettee, married 24 April 1906 in Manhattan, New York, New York.
  11. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate and Record of Marriage, Certificate No.: 10130, Charles Vanderlip Rich, age 24, born in Lowell, Wisconsin; occupation: banking; father: F. W. Rich; mother’s maiden name: Mary Lettee; number of marriage: one; Ethel Allison Gazlay, age 22, New York City; father: John Gazlay; mother’s maiden name: Matilda Lee; number of marriage: one; married on 24 April 1906 in Manhattan, New York.
  12. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Gazlay, John Chester, Serial No. 18, born 13 June 1886 in New York City; occupation: printing and publishing, Gazlay Brothers, Inc.; wife and two minor children.
  13. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazlay, Chester, no. 081-05-2439; died: June 1966; born: 13 June 1886; last residence: Westchester [County], New York.
  14. New York State Census, 1905, New York County, Borough of Manhattan, Page 40, family of John C. Gazlay (50, painter, house); wife Matilda Gazlay (48); son Lee Gazlay (24, brokers, bond clerk); daughter Ethel A. Gazlay (22); John C. Gazlay, Jr. (18, painter, house).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 697, Sheet Nos. 1B, 2A, family of John C. Gazlay (57, New York, proprietor, printing house); wife of 30 years Matilda Lee Gazlay (55, New York, 2 children, 2 living [apparently only reporting on the two children living with them at the time]); son Lee Gazlay (28, New York, bond salesman); son John Chester Gazlay (23, New York, printing); servant Olga Mantyle (24, Fin.).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, Westchester, Enumeration District 128, Sheet No. 5B; family of John C. Gazlay (33, New York, manager, publishers); wife Maude Gazlay (31, New York); son John C. Gazlay (7, New York); son Richard C. Gazlay (4 11/12, New York) [Richard’s name could be interpreted here as Dunkin, but the name is actually Richard.]
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Westchester County, City of New Rochelle, Enumeration District 60-266, Sheet No. 1A; family of Chester Gazley (43, New York, gen. manager, printing, first married age 25); wife Maude Gazley (41, New York, first married age 23); son John C. Gazley (17, New York); son Richard C. Gazley (15, New York).
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Westchester County, New Rochelle, Enumeration District 60-229B, Sheet No. 8A; Chester Gazlay (53, New York, printer, commercial); wife Maude Gazlay (51, New York); son Richard C. Gazlay (25, New York, copy writer, advertising); Anna Gayan (38, Czechoslovakia, widow, maid, house); maid’s daughter Clara Gayan (18, New York, sales clerk, cleaners store).
  19. Email between Jack Gazlay and Lee Gazlay, September 2016.
  20. New York County Marriages, 1908-1935, John Chester Gazlay, age 25, son of John Carter Gazlay of Conn., and Matilda Lee of New York; and Maud E. Manchester, age 23, son of Albert A. Manchester of New York, and Amelia Ruckold; married on 6 June 1911 in Bronxville, New York.
  21. United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940, Gazlay, Frank Madison, Jr., born: 4 February 1892; died: 21 October 1938.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 503, Sheet No. 21B, 22A; family of Frank M. Gazlay (31, New York, Jan 1869, printer); wife of 12 years Minnie Gazlay (29, New York, June 1870, 5 children, 5 living); daughter Martha W. Gazlay (10, New York, June 1889); son Frank Gazlay (8, New York, Feb. 1892); son Walter Gazlay (6, New York, Oct. 1893); daughter Minnie Gazlay (4, New York, Apr. 1896); daughter Matilda Gazlay (1, New York, Oct. 1899).
  23. New York State Census, 1905, Kings County, Brooklyn, Eighth Election District, Blocks A and B, Page 8, family of Frank M. Gazlay (36, printer); wife Minnie L. Gazlay (35); daughter Martha W. Gazlay (16); son Frank M. Gazlay (13); son Walter O. Gazlay (12); daughter Minnie J. Gazlay (9); daughter Matilda E. Gazlay (6); daughter Elizabeth D. Gazlay (4).
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 829, Sheet No. 6A, family of Frank M. Gazlay (41, New York, printer); wife of 21 years Minnie S. Gazlay (39, New York, 8 children, 7 living); daughter Martha M. Gazlay (20, New York); son Frank M. Gazlay (18, New York, printer); son Walter O. Gazlay (16, New York, printer); daughter Minnie J. Gazlay (14, New York); daughter Matilda E. Gazlay (11, New York); daughter Elizabeth D. Gazlay (9, New York).
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 438, Sheet No. 1B, family of Frank Gazlay (50, New York, printer); wife Minnie Gazlay (49, New York); daughter Martha Gazlay (30, New York, proofreader); son Frank Gazlay (27, New York, printer); son Walter Gazlay (26, New York, fireman); daughter Minnie Gazlay (23, New York, stenographer); daughter Matilda Gazlay (21, New York, teacher, piano); daughter Elizabeth Gazlay (19, New York, stenographer).
  26. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 41-396, Sheet No. 22A, family of Frank M. Gazley (38, New York, printer, printing plant, first married at age 31); wife Josephine Gazley (33, New York, first married at age 16); step-daughter Mildred Carle (15, New York).
  27. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Gazlay, Frank Jr., died 21 October 1938 in Queens, New York; age 45.
  28. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate of Death, Certificate No.: 7086, Frank Gazlay, Jr., died: 21 October 1938 in Queens; age 45 years; born: 4 February [year not given] in USA; married, husband of Josephine; occupation: printer; father: Frank Gazlay, Sr., born in USA; mother: Hermine Luddle [or Luddee], born in USA; place of burial: Evergreen Cemetery.
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 413, Sheet No. 5A, family of William Carle (25, New York, machinist); wife Josephine Carle (23, New York); daughter Mildred Carle (5, New York); daughter Evelyn Carle (7/12, New York).
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 41-1083, Sheet No. 61B, family of Herman O. Hayser (62, N.Y., traveling salesman); wife Bertha A. Hayser (61, N.Y.); border Josephine Gazlay (42, N.Y., milliner, widow); son Frank Gazlay (9, N.Y.).
  31. Italian Genealogical Group, New York City Grooms Records (with Bride information), marriage of Frank M. Gaylay [sic] and Josephine Carle, 22 April 1923, Kings County, New York.
  32. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Walter Otto Gazlay, Serial No. 60, born 20 October 1893, Brooklyn, New York; employer: N.Y.C. Fire Department.
  33. Find a Grave (website). Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York. Walter Otto Gazlay: born: 20 October 1893; died: 13 March 1978 [from record, which indicates Inscription: US Army Sgt WWI].
  34. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 41-421, Sheet No. 11A, family of Frank M. Gazlay (61, New York, pressman, printer); wife Minnie L. Gazlay (59, New York); daughter Martha W. Gazlay (40, New York); son Walter O. Gazlay (36, New York, lieutenant, fire dept.); daughter Minnie J. Gazlay (33, New York, stenographer, chemical); daughter Elizabeth D. Gazlay (29, New York).
  35. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 41-1779, Sheet No. 11B, family of Walter Gazlay (45, New York, captain, fire dept.); wife Mary V. Gazlay (43, New York); son Walter O. Gazlay (7, New York); niece Mary Jean Ferguson (13, New York, residence on 1 April 1935: Landsdown, Pennsylvania).
  36. Find a Grave (website). Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York. Mary V. Gazlay: born: 19 June 1896; died: 27 August 1967 [from record].
  37. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Claim Files, Mary V. Gazley, born: 19 June 1896 in New York, New York; father: Duncan Ferguson; mother: Ellen Murphy; claim date: 14 December 1965.
  38. Find a Grave (website). Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York. Matilda E. Gould, born: 22 October 1898; died: 22 March 1975; Plot 2D, 5088 (from record). Her husband Ashley M. Gould is found in the same cemetery with the same plot number. Her birth year here (1898) is different from that shown in the 1900 census (1899).
  39. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 41-1291, Sheet No. 7A, family of Ashley Gould (39, New York, musician, club work, first married age 32); wife Matilda Gould (31, New York, first married age 24); son Ronald Gould (2, New York).
  40. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Queens County, Queens Borough, Enumeration District 41-1119, Sheet No. 7A, family of Ashley Gould (48, New York, packer, bakery); wife Matilda Gould (36, New York, piano teacher); son Ronald Gould (12, New York).
  41. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Ashley M. Gould, Serial No. 1384; born: 3 July 1890 in Brooklyn, NY; name of person who will always know your address: Matilda Gould.
  42. Find a Grave (website). Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York. Ashley M. Gould, born: 3 July 1890; died: 17 June 1979; Plot: 2D 5088 (from record). His wife Matilda E. Gould is shown in the same cemetery and plot.
  43. Italian Genealogical Group, New York City Grooms Records (with Bride information), marriage of Ashley M. Gould and Matilda Gazlay, 22 April 1922 in Queens County; Cert#912.
  44. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate and Record of Marriage, Certificate No. 912, Ashley M. Gould, age 31, born in Blyn [Brooklyn]; occupation: musician; father: Thomas E. [Gould]; mother’s maiden name: Mary E. Boyd; first marriage; Matilda E. Gazlay, age 23, born in Blyn; father: Frank [Gazlay]; mother’s maiden name: Minnie Ludde; first marriage; married on 22 April 1922 in Queens, New York.
Fifth Generation
24. Charles Vanderlip Rich, Jr.5 (Ethel ‘Dee’,4 John,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born ca. 1907 in New York.1, 2, 3, 4 Charles married, 14 January 1933 in White Plains, Westchester County, New York, Marie Elizabeth ‘Jill’ Levenson4, 7 (born ca. 1914 in New York, the daughter of John Jacob Levenson and Marie Evelyn O’Brien;5 Jill died 28 February 20126).

Child of Charles Vanderlip Rich, Jr. and Marie Elizabeth ‘Jill’ Levenson:

+31i. Charles Carter Rich, born August 1935 in New York. Married Mary Jean Ambrose.

25. Betty Lee Rich5 (Ethel ‘Dee’,4 John,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 18 April 1913 in New York.2, 3, 8, 9 Betty married, 31 May 1940 in New York, New York, Frederic M. McClelland10 (born ____, parents not determined).

26. John Chester Gazlay, Jr.5 (John,4 John,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 29 June 1912 in New York, New York;11, 12, 13, 14 died 2 November 1968 in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York.11, 15 John married, 18 September 1942 in Washington, D.C., Mary Elizabeth Burnham14 (born 12 April 1915, parents not determined;16 Mary died 24 April 1986 in Palm Harbor, Pinellas County, Florida15, 16).

Children of John Chester Gazlay, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Burnham:

+32i. John Chester Gazlay III, born 30 September 1943. Married Claire Therese Wagenhofer.
+33ii. Lee Gazlay, born 6 April 1946. Married Peter D. Boughton.

27. Richard Carter Gazlay5 (John,4 John,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 19 January 1915 in New York;12, 13, 17, 18 died 15 August 1983 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.17 Richard married, first, 6 September 1942 in Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County, California, Louise Geer (née Wood) 19 (born ca. 1920 in New Jersey, the daughter of C. Wood and E. Haight19). Their marriage ended in divorce.20 Richard married, second, 12 December 1947 in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York, Rosemary Sturgeon25 (born 15 April 1925 in Montana, the daughter of Hershel Beverly Sturgeon and Lola E. Thurman;21, 22, 23, 24 Rosemary died 15 August 1997 in Contra Costa County, California21, 22). Their marriage ended in divorce in May 1956 in Volusia County, Florida.26 Richard married, third, 16 March 1962 in New York, New York, Susan Cochrane (née Estey) 20 (born 21 November 1925 in Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont, the daughter of Jacob Poor Estey and Edith Martha Tyler;27, 28 Susan died 20 December 2008 in Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida29). Rosemary is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.21

Rosemary was apparently adopted by her mother’s second husband, Hobart Swanson, since Rosemary is found in several records as Rosemary Swanson.


Children of Richard Carter Gazlay and Rosemary Sturgeon:

+34i. Richard Carter Gazlay, Jr., born 11 December 1948; died 25 May 2022 in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona. Married (1) Sandra F. Cheatham (née Cox) Married (2) Kimberly Ann Schafer.
 35ii. Christopher Lee Gazlay, born 3 October 1950 in New York;30, 31 died 30 January 1976 in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California.30, 31 Christopher is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.30
+36iii. Alison Gazlay, born 8 October 1953. Married (1) Thomas Arthur Bridges III Married (2) Joseph Edward Kimball Married (3) James B. Burton.

28. Frank Madison Gazlay5 (Frank,4 Frank,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 2 December 1930 in New York;9, 32, 33 died 28 December 1994.32 Frank married Patricia Clare Finlay34 (born 30 October 1936, parents not determined9).

Children of Frank Madison Gazlay and Patricia Clare Finlay:

 37i. James Patrick Gazlay, born 13 November 1959.9
+38ii. Janet Ann Gazlay, born 14 March 1962. Married David F. Martin.
+39iii. Marybeth Gazlay, born 22 August 1970. Married Douglas G. Griffin.
+40iv. Michael Andrew Gazlay, born 1 October 1973. Married Janice Marie Loiselle.

29. Walter Owen Gazlay5 (Walter,4 Frank,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 15 October 1932 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;35, 36 died 30 July 2004 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.35, 37 Walter married, first, 1960 in Queens County, New York, Jeanne Clair Gropp39, 40 (born 1 December 1939 in Long Island City, Queens County, New York, the daughter of Edward Gropp and Louise Kolb;38, 39 Jeanne died 4 May 2009 in New Harmony, Washington County, Utah38, 39). Their marriage ended in divorce.39 Walter married, second, ca. 1978, Sally Ann Beavers37 (born June 1934, the daughter of William F. ‘Bill’ Beavers and Carmen Busby9). Jeanne is buried in Cedar City Cemetery, Cedar City, Iron County, Utah.38

Children of Walter Owen Gazlay and Jeanne Clair Gropp:

+41i. Steven Gerrard Gazlay, born 1 September 1959. Married Jeanette Catherine Arnone.
+42ii. Michael Joseph Gazlay, born 18 May 1961. Married Antoinette Jacquelyn ‘Toni’ Palmer.
+43iii. John Christopher Gazlay, born 20 December 1962. Married Pamela Kristen ‘Pam’ Whitten.
+44iv. Patrice Anne Gazlay, born 3 December 1964. Married Thomas Patrick O’Keefe.
+45v. Christopher Walter Gazlay, born 31 December 1968. Married Raina Lynn Benedetto.

30. Ronald Gould5 (Matilda,4 Frank,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born ca. 1928 in New York.41, 42 Ronald married, 21 April 1957 in Hastings-on-Hudson, Westchester County, New York, Audrey Fay McNair44 (born 16 June 1937 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Abb Gilbert McNair and Olga B. Sekora;43 Audrey died 17 March 2012 in Schoharie, Schoharie County, New York43). Audrey is buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Ashland, Greene County, New York.43

Child of Ronald Gould and Audrey Fay McNair:

+46i. Leslie J. Gould, born 13 June 1959. Married José M. Roselli.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Westchester County, Eastchester, Bronxville Village, Enumeration District 19, Sheet No. 4B; family of Charles V. Rich (29, Illinois, manager, bond dept., bank); wife of 4 years Ethel Rich (27, New York, 1 child, 1 living); son Charles V. Rich, Jr. (2, New York); servant Kathrine Dorrigan (23, Ireland, domestic, private family).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, White Plains City, Enumeration District 202, Sheet No. 9A; family of Charles Rich (38, Illinois, banker, bank); wife Ethel Rich (36, New York); son Charles Rich, Jr. (12, New York); daughter Betty Lee Rich (6, New York); governess Constance Violeare (45, France); tutor Variety [?] Danmaker (44, Pennsylvania); waitress Lillien Manners; cook Arielia Snell (37, Finland); chambermaid Maria Healy (28, Finland); kitchen maid Ida Heins [?] (36, Finland); laundress Mary Merita (36, Finland).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Westchester County, White Plains City, Enumeration District 60-396, Sheet No. 7B; family of Charles V. Rich (49, Illinois, first married age 23); wife Ethel G. Rich (48, New York, first married age 22); son Charles V. Rich, Jr. (22, New York, stocks & bonds brokerage); daughter Betty Lee Rich (16, New York); governess Constance Violeare (56, France); cook Edrida [?] M. Woldsteare (57, Norway, widow); waitress Martha Adolfson (24, Sweden); kitchen maid Gurlie Swanson (22, New York); laundress Ina Carlson (48, Finland); chauffeur Pierre Medville (38, Argentina); wife Jane Medville (35, Ireland).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Florida, Sarasota County, Venice, Enumeration District 58-16, Sheet No. 3B; family of Charles V. Rich, Jr. (32, New York, new worker, farming); wife Marie L. Rich (26, New York); son Charles Carter Rich (4, New York).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Westchester County, White Plains City, Enumeration District 60-0372, Sheet No. 6A; family of John J. Levenson (46, New York); wife Marie E. Levenson (44, Australia); son John J. Levenson (19, New York); daughter Marie E. Levenson (16, New York); son Neil T. Levenson (14, New York); servant Frank Rafferty (38, Northern Ireland); servant Catherine Rafferty (34, Irish Free State).
  6. Obituary, legacy.com; The Journal News, 3 March 2012, Marie L. (Jill) Rich, age 98, died: 28 February 2012, native of White Plains, New York. The article names her parents, John J. and Marie O’B[rien] Levenson, and husband, Charles V. Rich, Jr., who died in 1963.
  7. Marriage Announcement, New York Times, New York, New York, 15 January 1933, Jill Levenson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Levenson, and Charles V. Rich, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Rich, on 14 January 1933 at the home of the bride’s parents [in White Plains, NY].
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, New York County, Manhattan Borough, Enumeration District 31-1351, Sheet No. 9B; family of Charles Rich (58, Wisconsin); wife Ethel Rich (57, New York); daughter Betty Lee Rich (27, New York); cook Mary Boettcher (43, Hungary, cook, private family).
  9. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  10. Marriage Announcement, New York Times, New York, New York, 1 June 1940, Miss Betty Lee Rich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Rich, and Frederic M. McClelland, son of William McClelland and the late Mrs. McClelland, on 31 May 1940 in New York City.
  11. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazlay, John, no. 084-09-3027; died: November 1968; born: 29 June 1912; last residence: Plymouth [County], Massachusetts.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, Westchester, Enumeration District 128, Sheet No. 5B; family of John C. Gazlay (33, New York, manager, publishers); wife Maude Gazlay (31, New York); son John C. Gazlay (7, New York); son Richard C. Gazlay (4 11/12, New York) [Richard’s name could be interpreted here as Dunkin, but the name is actually Richard.]
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Westchester County, City of New Rochelle, Enumeration District 60-266, Sheet No. 1A; family of Chester Gazley (43, New York, gen. manager, printing, first married age 25); wife Maude Gazley (41, New York, first married age 23); son John C. Gazley (17, New York); son Richard C. Gazley (15, New York).
  14. Obituary, Bowdoin Alumni Magazine (Bowdoin Alumnus), Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine. Available at archive.org. Volume 43, Number 2, Winter 1968/69. Page 40, John Chester Gazlay, Jr., ’34, died 2 November 1968 in New York City. The article provides details of his academic, professional, and personal life, various vital dates, and the names of his wife, children, and brother.
  15. Email between Jack Gazlay and Lee Gazlay, September 2016.
  16. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazlay, Mary, no. 010-10-7319; died: 1 April 1986; born: 12 April 1915; last residence: Hingham, Plymouth [County], Massachusetts.
  17. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Gazlay, Richard Carter, died: 15 August 1983 in San Francisco, California; born: 19 January 1915 in New York.
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Westchester County, New Rochelle, Enumeration District 60-229B, Sheet No. 8A; Chester Gazlay (53, New York, printer, commercial); wife Maude Gazlay (51, New York); son Richard C. Gazlay (25, New York, copy writer, advertising); Anna Gayan (38, Czechoslovakia, widow, maid, house); maid’s daughter Clara Gayan (18, New York, sales clerk, cleaners store).
  19. California, County Marriages, 1850-1952; County of Los Angeles, Marriage License and Certificate, Book 1840, Page 74, No. 26761, Richard Carter Gazlay, age 27, born in NY, single, first marriage, occupation: army; father: Chester Gazlay, born in New York; mother: M. Manchester, born in NJ; and Louise Wood Geer age 22, born in New Jersey, divorced, second marriage; father: C. Wood, born in NY; mother: E. Haight, born in NY; married on 6 September 1942 in Manhattan Beach.
  20. Marriage Announcement, New York Times, New York, New York, 17 March 1962, Richard Carter Gazlay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Gazlay of New Rochelle, N.Y., and Mrs. Susan Estey Cochrane, daughter of Mrs. Walter A. Blocker and the late Jacob Poor Estey, on 16 March 1962 in New York City. The article indicates that both Richard and Susan were previously married and divorced.
  21. Find a Grave (website). Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Rosemary S. Miles, born: 15 April 1925; died: 15 August 1997 [from record].
  22. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Miles, Rosemary, born: 15 April 1925 in Montana; died: 15 August 1997 in Contra Costa, California; father’s name: Sturgeon; mother’s name: Thurman.
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Montana, Hill County, Mountain View, ED 3, Sheet No. 1A, William H. Hitchethien, 49, Wisconsin, farmer, married 25 years; wife Edith J. Hitchethien, 44, Wisconsin; son Kenneth W. Hitchethien, 24, Wisconsin, farmer; border Rosemary Sturgeon, 4, Montana.
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Montana, Hill County, Havre, ED 21-16, Sheet No. 5B, Lola E. Swanson, 39, Iowa, WD (widowed); daughter Rosemary Swanson, 14, Montana.
  25. Marriage Announcement, Smith Alumnae Quarterly, Vol. 39, Issue 4, 1948, page 250, Rosemary Swanson to Richard Carter Gazlay, 12 December 1947 in New Rochelle, NY.
  26. Florida Divorce Index 1927-2001. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Richard C. Gazlay and Rosemary S. Gazlay, May 1956 in Volusia [County], Florida.
  27. Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954; Estey, Susan, born 21 November 1925 in Brattleboro, Vermont; father: Jacob Poor Estey; mother: Edith Martha Tyler.
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Vermont, Windham County, Brattleboro Town, Enumeration District 13-2A, Sheet No. 8A; family of Jacob Estey (45, Vermont, president Organ Co.); wife Edith T. Estey (39, Massachusetts, worsted goods, private); son Jacob Estey (15, Vermont); daughter Susan Estey (14, Vermont); maid Ruth Walker (40, Vermont, maid, private); maid Katherine Holliday (25, Vermont, maid, private).
  29. Obituary, Florida’s Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches (TCPalm); available at Legacy.com. Susan E. Edgerly, died 20 December 2008 in Vero Beach, Florida, age 83. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her daughter, son, husband and brother.
  30. Find a Grave (website). Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Christopher Lee Gazlay, born: 3 October 1950; died: 30 January 1976; note: US Army.
  31. Obituary, News Sentinel, Lodi, California, 31 January 1976, Christopher Gazlay, age 25, died 30 January 1976 in a motorcycle-auto accident in Lodi, California. The article indicates he was a native of New York, names his brother Richard Gazlay and sister Alison Bridges, both of San Francisco, and indicates that inurnment would be in Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery [Findagrave indicates he is interred in Arlington National Cemetery].
  32. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Frank Gazlay, no. 056-24-1177; died: 28 December 1994; born: 2 December 1930; last place of residence: Nassau, New York.
  33. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 41-1083, Sheet No. 61B, family of Herman O. Hayser (62, N.Y., traveling salesman); wife Bertha A. Hayser (61, N.Y.); border Josephine Gazlay (42, N.Y., milliner, widow); son Frank Gazlay (9, N.Y.).
  34. Gazlay Family Tree, by David Paul Gazlay. First edition published June 1984. Second edition published August 2001. This extensive Gazlay family tree provides birth and death years (but not exact dates) for Gazlay descendants, and names (only) of spouses. No sources are cited, but the compiler is known to have collected information from numerous documents and Gazlay descendants. Names, dates, and relationships should be compared to other source citations.
  35. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazlay, Walter O., no. 110-26-8740; died: 30 July 2004; born: 15 October 1932; last place of residence: Bernalilo, New Mexico.
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 41-1779, Sheet No. 11B, family of Walter Gazlay (45, New York, captain, fire dept.); wife Mary V. Gazlay (43, New York); son Walter O. Gazlay (7, New York); niece Mary Jean Ferguson (13, New York, residence on 1 April 1935: Landsdown, Pennsylvania).
  37. Obituary, Albuquerque Journal (website: abqjournal.com), 1 August 2004, Walter Gazlay, died: 30 July 2004 in Albuquerque. The article provide biographical and vital details and the names of his wife of 26 years, children and their spouses, and in-laws. The article indicates he had 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
  38. Find a Grave (website). Cedar City Cemetery, Cedar City, Iron County, Utah, Jeanne Claire Gropp, DiNicola, born: 1 December 1939 in Long Island City, Queens County, New York; died: 4 May 2009 in New Harmony, Washington County, Utah (from record).
  39. Obituary, Iron County Today, Cedar City, Utah (website: ironcountytoday.com), 13 May 2009, Jeanne Clair DiNicola, died: 4 May 2009 in New Harmony, Utah. The article provides biographical and vital details and the names of her parents, two husbands, children, and step-children.
  40. New York, New York City Marriage Licenses Index, 1950-1995, Walter Owen Gazlay and Jeanne Claire Gropp, 1960, Queens, New York City, New York.
  41. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 41-1291, Sheet No. 7A, family of Ashley Gould (39, New York, musician, club work, first married age 32); wife Matilda Gould (31, New York, first married age 24); son Ronald Gould (2, New York).
  42. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Queens County, Queens Borough, Enumeration District 41-1119, Sheet No. 7A, family of Ashley Gould (48, New York, packer, bakery); wife Matilda Gould (36, New York, piano teacher); son Ronald Gould (12, New York).
  43. Obituary, Catskill Mountain News (website: catskillmountainnews.com), 30 March 2012, Audrey (McNair) Gould Tompkins, died: 17 March 2012 in Schoharie, New York. The article provides biographical and vital details and the names of her parents, husband, former husband, daughter, grandchildren, brother, and place of burial.
  44. Engagement Announcement, Herald Statesman, Yonkers, New York, 21 March 1957, Audrey Fay McNair to Ronald Gould. The article provides biographical information, the names of their parents, and the date and place of the wedding, 21 April 1957 in Hastings-on-Hudson.
Sixth Generation
31. Charles Carter Rich6 (Charles,5 Ethel ‘Dee’,4 John,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born August 1935 in New York.1, 2 Charles married Mary Jean Ambrose (born 4 January 1938 in New York, the daughter of Francis Joseph Ambrose and Joyce E. Warner3).

Children of Charles Carter Rich and Mary Jean Ambrose:

 47i. Charles Carter Rich, Jr., born December 1959;2, 4 died 1987.4 Charles is buried in St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Cemetery, Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.4
+48ii. Elizabeth A. ‘Liz’ Rich, born 5 February 1962. Married Peter Michael Lapiska.
+49iii. Andrea Rich, born 27 January 1969. Married Patrick J. Shearn.

32. John Chester Gazlay III6 (John,5 John,4 John,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 30 September 1943.2 John married Claire Therese Wagenhofer (born 15 October 1940, parents not determined2).

Children of John Chester Gazlay III and Claire Therese Wagenhofer:

+50i. Carla Marie Gazlay, born 9 November 1976 in San Raphael, Marin County, California. Married Edward Eugene Rothgery.
 51ii. Ellen Anne Gazlay, born 6 December 1978 in San Raphael, Marin County, California.2, 5

33. Lee Gazlay6 (John,5 John,4 John,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 6 April 1946.2 Lee married Peter D. Boughton (born 26 September 1946, parents not determined;6 Peter died 26 December 2002 in Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida6).

Child of Lee Gazlay and Peter D. Boughton:

 52i. Deborah Boughton, born 29 May 1975.2

34. Richard Carter Gazlay, Jr.6 (Richard,5 John,4 John,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 11 December 1948;2 died 25 May 2022 in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona.7 Richard married, first, 22 November 1973 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, Sandra F. Cheatham (née Cox) 8 (born 28 March 1949, the daughter of Gilbert Cox and Roberta Imogene _____2). Their marriage ended in divorce on 1 December 1980 in San Francisco County, California.9 Richard married, second, Kimberly Ann Schafer (born 4 February 1956, the daughter of Richard William Schafer and Antionette Geraldine Stone2).

Child of Richard Carter Gazlay, Jr. and Kimberly Ann Schafer:

 53i. Brayden Christopher ‘Brady’ Gazlay, born 17 August 1994 in San Francisco County, California.2, 10

36. Alison Gazlay6 (Richard,5 John,4 John,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 8 October 1953.2, 11 Alison married, first, 10 August 1974 in San Francisco County, California, Thomas Arthur Bridges III11 (born ca. 1943, the son of Thomas Arthur Bridges, Jr. and Bentley Owens11). Alison married, second, 30 December 1991 in Maine, Joseph Edward Kimball12 (born 11 December 1951, parents not determined2). Alison married, third, James B. Burton (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce on 12 September 2001 in Pasco County, Florida.13

Children of Alison Gazlay and Thomas Arthur Bridges III:

 54i. Thomas Arthur Bridges IV, born 6 April 1976.2
 55ii. Eric Anthony Bridges, born 6 December 1978;2, 14 died 8 September 2006.14
 56iii. Kellie Consuela Bridges, born 1 July 1980.2
 57iv. Russell Allen Bridges, born 13 October 1981.2
 58v. Scott Andrew Bridges, born 5 March 1983.2

38. Janet Ann Gazlay6 (Frank,5 Frank,4 Frank,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 14 March 1962.2 Janet married David F. Martin15 (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Janet Ann Gazlay and David F. Martin:

 59i. Mackenzie Madison Martin, born 1999.15

39. Marybeth Gazlay6 (Frank,5 Frank,4 Frank,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 22 August 1970.2 Marybeth married Douglas G. Griffin (born ____, parents not determined).

40. Michael Andrew Gazlay6 (Frank,5 Frank,4 Frank,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 1 October 1973.2 Michael married Janice Marie Loiselle (born 17 June 1977, parents not determined2).

41. Steven Gerrard Gazlay6 (Walter,5 Walter,4 Frank,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 1 September 1959.2 Steven married, 9 March 1985 in Clark County, Nevada, Jeanette Catherine Arnone16 (born 27 July 1962, parents not determined2).

Children of Steven Gerrard Gazlay and Jeanette Catherine Arnone:

 60i. Stephen Christopher Gazlay, born 1984.15
 61ii. Jennifer Lynn Gazlay, born 1988.15
 62iii. Aaron Michael Gazlay, born 19 January 1994.15, 17

42. Michael Joseph Gazlay6 (Walter,5 Walter,4 Frank,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 18 May 1961.2 Michael married, 21 March 1987 in Clark County, Nevada, Antoinette Jacquelyn ‘Toni’ Palmer18 (born 13 March 1965, parents not determined2).

Children of Michael Joseph Gazlay and Antoinette Jacquelyn ‘Toni’ Palmer:

 63i. Christine Marie Gazlay, born 1988.15
 64ii. Brandon Michael Gazlay, born 16 November 1991.15, 17

43. John Christopher Gazlay6 (Walter,5 Walter,4 Frank,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 20 December 1962.2 John married, 18 February 1989 in Clark County, Nevada, Pamela Kristen ‘Pam’ Whitten19 (born 23 December 1964, parents not determined2).

Children of John Christopher Gazlay and Pamela Kristen ‘Pam’ Whitten:

+65i. Ryan Christopher Gazlay, born 29 August 1989. Married Hailey Dawn Mickelson.
 66ii. Kristen Marie Gazlay, born 1991.15
 67iii. Austin Christopher Gazlay, born December 1992.2, 15

44. Patrice Anne Gazlay6 (Walter,5 Walter,4 Frank,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 3 December 1964.2 Patrice married, 16 September 1984 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Thomas Patrick O’Keefe20 (born 9 February 1959, parents not determined15).

Children of Patrice Anne Gazlay and Thomas Patrick O’Keefe:

 68i. Miles Thomas O’Keefe, born 1987.15
 69ii. Cody Patrick O’Keefe, born 1992.15

45. Christopher Walter Gazlay6 (Walter,5 Walter,4 Frank,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 31 December 1968.2 Christopher married, 18 July 1992 in Clark County, Nevada, Raina Lynn Benedetto21 (born ca. 1970, parents not determined2).

Child of Christopher Walter Gazlay and Raina Lynn Benedetto:

 70i. Shane Christopher Gazlay, born 1999.15

46. Leslie J. Gould6 (Ronald,5 Matilda,4 Frank,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 13 June 1959.2 Leslie married José M. Roselli (born 7 July 1960, parents not determined2).

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Florida, Sarasota County, Venice, Enumeration District 58-16, Sheet No. 3B; family of Charles V. Rich, Jr. (32, New York, new worker, farming); wife Marie L. Rich (26, New York); son Charles Carter Rich (4, New York).
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stamford, Springdale, Enumeration District 1-189, Sheet No. 13B; family of Francis J. Ambrose (29, Vermont, insurance man, life insurance); wife Joyce W. Ambrose (24, Pennsylvania); daughter Mary Jean Ambrose (2, New York); son Francis R. Ambrose (2, New York); sister Florence R. Ambrose (19, Vermont, new worker).
  4. Find a Grave (website). St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Cemetery, Delaware County, Pennsylvania; Charles Carter Rich, Jr. / 1959 - 1987 [from burial plaque].
  5. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Ellen Anne Gazlay, born: 6 December 1978 in Marin [County], California; mother: Wagenhofer.
  6. Obituary, submarinersailor.com, Peter D. Boughton, died: 26 December 2002 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; born: 26 September 1946. The article, written by his older brother Bruce Boughton, provides biographical and vital details, and the names of his wife and daughter.
  7. Email between Kimberly Ann Gazlay and Lee Gazlay, October 2022.
  8. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Gazlay, Richard, age 24; Cheatham, Sandra F. (aka Cox, Sandra F.), age 24; married on 22 November 1973 in San Francisco City, California.
  9. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Gazlay, Richard C., and Sandra C., 1 December 1980 in San Francisco [County], California.
  10. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Brayden Christopher Gazlay, born: 17 August 1994 in San Francisco [County], California; mother: Schafer.
  11. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Bridges, Thomas A., age 31; Alison Gazlay, age 20; married on 10 August 1974 in San Francisco [County], California.
  12. Maine Marriage Index, 1892-1966, 1977-1996, Joseph Edward Kimball and Alison Gazlay, married on 30 December 1991 in Maine.
  13. Florida Divorce Index 1927-2001. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, James B. Burton and Alison Burton, divorced on 12 September 2001 in Pasco [County], Florida.
  14. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Eric A. Bridges, no. 500-90-0261; died: 8 September 2006; born: 6 December 1978.
  15. Gazlay Family Tree, by David Paul Gazlay. First edition published June 1984. Second edition published August 2001. This extensive Gazlay family tree provides birth and death years (but not exact dates) for Gazlay descendants, and names (only) of spouses. No sources are cited, but the compiler is known to have collected information from numerous documents and Gazlay descendants. Names, dates, and relationships should be compared to other source citations.
  16. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Steven Gerard Gazlay and Jeanette C. Arnone, married on 9 March 1985 in Clark [County], Nevada.
  17. voteref.com.
  18. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Michael J. Gazlay and Antoinette Jaquel Palmer, married on 21 March 1987 in Clark [County], Nevada.
  19. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, John C. Gazlay and Pamela K. Whitten, married on 18 February 1989 in Clark [County], Nevada.
  20. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Thomas P. Okeefe and Patrice A. Gazlay, married on 16 September 1984 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  21. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Christopher W. Gazlay and Raina Lynn Benedetto, married on 18 July 1992 in Clark [County], Nevada.
Seventh and Eighth Generations
48. Elizabeth A. ‘Liz’ Rich7 (Charles,6 Charles,5 Ethel ‘Dee’,4 John,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 5 February 1962.1 Liz married Peter Michael Lapiska (born 14 September 1953, parents not determined1).

Children of Elizabeth A. ‘Liz’ Rich and Peter Michael Lapiska:

 71i. Derek J. Lapiska, born ca. 1988.1
 72ii. Hunter Aleksei Lapiska, born ca. 1991.1
 73iii. Conner J. Lapiska, born ca. 1993.1

49. Andrea Rich7 (Charles,6 Charles,5 Ethel ‘Dee’,4 John,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 27 January 1969.1 Andrea married Patrick J. Shearn (born 18 March 1968, parents not determined1).

Children of Andrea Rich and Patrick J. Shearn:

 74i. Dylan Shearn, born ca. 1997.1
 75ii. Jill Shearn, born ca. 1999.1

50. Carla Marie Gazlay7 (John,6 John,5 John,4 John,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 9 November 1976 in San Raphael, Marin County, California.1, 2 Carla married, 8 October 2011 in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, Edward Eugene Rothgery1 (born ca. 1979, parents not determined1).

65. Ryan Christopher Gazlay7 (John,6 Walter,5 Walter,4 Frank,3 George,2 Elizabeth1), born 29 August 1989.3, 4 Ryan married, 18 December 2010, Hailey Dawn Mickelson1 (born November 1988, parents not determined5).

Children of Ryan Christopher Gazlay and Hailey Dawn Mickelson:

 76i. Brekin Raye Gazlay, born xxxx.
 77ii. Harper Gazlay, born xxxx.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Carla M. Gazlay, born: 9 November 1976 in Marin [County], California; mother; Wagenhof[er].
  3. voteref.com.
  4. Gazlay Family Tree, by David Paul Gazlay. First edition published June 1984. Second edition published August 2001. This extensive Gazlay family tree provides birth and death years (but not exact dates) for Gazlay descendants, and names (only) of spouses. No sources are cited, but the compiler is known to have collected information from numerous documents and Gazlay descendants. Names, dates, and relationships should be compared to other source citations.
  5. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Patricia Lynn (Hatch) Grudier