Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - David Ward Gazlay


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 David Ward Gazlay and 346 of his descendants down to the seventh generation.


First Generation
1. David Ward Gazlay,1 born 29 October 1830 in New York, the son of Joshua Gazlay and Abigail ‘Abby’ Jones;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 2 December 1899 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.1, 2, 7 David married, 3 September 1855 in Canada, Mary Baker7, 13 (born 19 January 1836 in Canada, the daughter of William Baker and Katie Rightman;4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 Mary died 5 April 1921 in Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan8, 12). David and Mary are buried in Sherwood Cemetery, Buchanan Township, Berrien County, Michigan.1, 8

David served in the Civil War in the 56th Illinois Mechanical Fusiliers.14


Children of David Ward Gazlay and Mary Baker:

 2i. Corey Luellen Gazley, born 1856;4, 5, 15 died 1870.15
 3ii. Julia Tryphenia Gazlay, born 1858;16 died 1859.16
+4iii. Herbert Delno Gazlay, born 28 April 1860 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 8 October 1943 in Esterbrook, Converse County, Wyoming. Married (1) Bernice Stanard Married (2) Amanda Catheryn Watters.
+5iv. Eugene Miles Gazlay, born 8 July 1863 in Michigan; died 11 June 1924 in Duncan Township, Houghton County, Michigan. Married Mary Elizabeth Watters.
 6v. Julius Albert Gazlay, born 1865;16 died 1866.16
+7vi. Lawrence Milton Gazlay, born 28 September 1868 in Berrien County, Michigan; died 28 November 1936 in Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan. Married Minnie Jane Harris.
+8vii. Charles Delos Gazlay, born 17 March 1870 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 8 January 1938 in Gladstone, Delta County, Michigan. Married Lydia Kellar.
+9viii. Leona Almira Gazley, born 14 December 1873 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 25 January 1935 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Frank David Herman.
 10ix. Earnest Gazley, born 1876 in Michigan;6, 16 died 14 May 1891 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.16, 17

  1. Berrien County Genealogy Project, Sherwood Cemetery. Gazlay, D. W. [list indicates D. W. Gazley and David Ward]. From headstone: D. W. Gazlay / Born Oct. 29, 1830 / Died Dec. 2, 1899. [Birth year on headstone could be read as 1880 but virtually all other sources indicate he was born in 1830.]
  2. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. David Ward Gasley [sic], died 2 December 1899 in Buchanan, Berrien [County], Michigan; Age 69; Born: abt 1830 in New York; farmer; Father: Gasley; Mother: Abby Jones.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Steuben County, Canesteo, Page 45, David Gazley (21, New York, farmer), living with the family of John D. Toll.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Berrien County, Village of Buchanan, Page No. 143, family of David Gazley [the first name could mistakenly be read as Daniel] (30, New York, lumberman); Mary Gazley (24, Connecticut [sic, she was from Canada]); Corey V. Gazley (3, female, Connecticut [sic, the 1870 Census indicates New York]; H. D. Gazley (4/12, Michigan). The family next door may be Mary’s parents and siblings.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Page No. 4, family of David Gazley (36, N. York, miller) [his age is low by 3-4 years compared to other records]; Mary Gazley (31, N. York [sic, actually from Canada]; Cora Gazley (13, N. York); Herbert Gazley (10, N. York); Eugine [sic] Gazley (8, Mich.); Lawrence Gazley (3, Mich.); Charles Gazley (6/12, Mich., Mar [birth month apparently March]).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan, Enumeration District 5, Page No. 57A, family of David Gazley (50, NY, millwright); wife Mary Gazley (42, Canada); son Herbert Gazley (20, Mich., works in mill); Eugene M. Gazley (19, Mich., works in mill); Lawrence M. Gazley (14, Mich.); son Charles D. Gazley (10, Mich.); son Earnest Gazley (3, Mich.).
  7. The Cortland Connection (website); post by Harlan Quardokus, 15 September 2010, indicating that Abigail Jones Gazlay, wife of Joshua Gazlay, bore nine children, of which four have been identified: Karenda (1812-1905), Abigail (1828-1920), David Ward (1830-1899), and Mary (1833-?). The post includes other details regarding the marriages of these children, remarriage of Abigail to Timothy Allen, and her burial next to her daughter Karenda.
  8. Berrien County Genealogy Project, Sherwood Cemetery. Gazley, Mary Baker [no headstone; comments indicate she was born in January 1836, died 5 April 1921, and is buried next to her husband David].
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Antrim County, Bellaire Village, Enumeration District 5, Sheet No. 15B, Mary Gazley (64, Canada, 19 January 1836, widow, married 45 years, 9 children, 5 living, immigrated in 1836); brother William Baker (45, Canada, 30 April 1855, widow, married 24 years, machinist, immigrated 1857).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Emmet County, Pellston Village, Enumeration District 100, Sheet No. 1A, family of Charles Anderson (63, Norway, mechanic, saw mill, first marriage); wife of 23 years Arvilla Anderson (53, Canada, 4 children, 2 living, second marriage); daughter Adda Belle Anderson (19, Michigan); sister-in-law Mary Gazlay (74, Canada, widow, 9 children, 5 living).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Emmet County, Petoskey City, Enumeration District 168, Sheet No. 7A, family of Lawrence Gazley (52, Michigan, millwright, block factory); wife Minnie Gazley (49, Michigan); Lena Gazley (16, Michigan); mother Mary Gazley (83, Canada, widow, naturalized 1883).
  12. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Mary Gazlay, died 5 April 1921 in Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan; Age 85; Born about 1836 in Canada; Widowed; Father: Wm. Baker, born in Canada; Mother: Katie Rightman, born in Canada.
  13. Letter, from Harlan Quardokus to Frederick Page, 6 April 2010, containing several pages of notes related to various Gazlay family members, including: notes of birth and death dates for early Gazlay generations, by Ruth G. Tuttle; biographical notes about David Ward Gazlay and his wife Mary Baker; four children of Joshua Gazlay and Abigail Jones; one page of a DAR application from 1928; a page showing the lineage of four Mayflower descendants from whom David Ward Gazlay was descended; and two pages of cemetery photographs annotated with burial and inscription details. Copies sent to Lee Gazlay in 2012.
  14. Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; available at ancestry.com. Name of Soldier: Gazlay, David W.; Name of Dependent: Widow, Gazlay, Mary; Service: 56 Illinois Mechanical Fusiliers; Filing 4 August 1896; class: Invalid; 8 December 1899; class: Widow.
  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. Sweet/Fish/Gazlay/Post Family Tree, Ancestry (website), Owner: Eagan Anderson, Florida. Although few sources are shown in this extensive tree, the birth, marriage, death, names, and other details typically agree with other sources. This tree is generally cited as a reference in our Gazlay Family History website only where the information is not found in any other source, such as children who died in infancy, middle names, etc.
  17. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Ernest Gasley, died: 14 May 1891 in Buchanan, Berrien [County], Michigan; age: 14; father: D. W. Gasley; mother: Mary Gasley.
Second Generation
4. Herbert Delno Gazlay2 (David1), born 28 April 1860 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 died 8 October 1943 in Esterbrook, Converse County, Wyoming.1 Herbert married, first, 7 November 1883 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Bernice Stanard5, 10 (born November 1864 in Michigan, the daughter of Almon D. Stanard and Sarah H. _____5). Herbert married, second, 18 April 1908 in Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, Amanda Catheryn Watters6, 11, 15 (born 14 October 1856 in Dunkirk, Hardin County, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph Watters and Derinda Gardner;6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 Amanda died 7 July 1928 in Glendo, Platte County, Wyoming11). Herbert is buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.1 Amanda is buried in Prairie View Cemetery, Manville, Niobrara County, Wyoming.11

+11i. Viola Belle Gazley, born 8 April 1885 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Warren George Miller.
 12ii. Robert Gazlay, born 21 July 1889 in Rapid River Township, Kalkaska County, Michigan;16 died 21 October 1889 in Rapid River Township, Kalkaska County, Michigan.17
 13iii. Lorin Gazlay, born 18 July 1890 in Rapid River Township, Kalkaska County, Michigan;18 died 27 September 1890 in Rapid River Township, Kalkaska County, Michigan.19
+14iv. George Ward Gazlay, born 15 July 1897 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming; died 3 November 1973 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming. Married (1) Mary Evelyn Newell Married (2) Bessie Loretta Mossman (née Irwin) Married (3) Edith Myrtle Cross.

5. Eugene Miles Gazlay2 (David1), born 8 July 1863 in Michigan;3, 4, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 died 11 June 1924 in Duncan Township, Houghton County, Michigan.20, 21 Eugene married, 11 September 1887 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan, Mary Elizabeth Watters22, 23, 30 (born 9 August 1868 in Dunkirk, Hardin County, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph Watters and Derinda Gardner;9, 12, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 Mary died 2 May 1949 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan9, 25, 26). Eugene is buried in Sidnaw Cemetery, Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan.20 Mary is buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.25

+15i. Bird Pearl Gazlay, born 21 July 1889 in Westwood, Kalamazoo County, Michigan; died 8 February 1960 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan. Married Lillian Anna Ruff.
+16ii. Lowell Ralph Gazlay, born 7 March 1893 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan; died 25 March 1986 in Sandstone, Jackson County, Michigan. Married (1) Thelma Esther Post Married (2) Ruth Ann Creech (née Smith) .
+17iii. Vollie Irvin Gazlay, born 4 May 1895 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan; died 8 February 1972 in Napoleon, Jackson County, Michigan. Married Ivah F. Post.
 18iv. Ruby Gazlay, born 11 April 1896 in Wetzell, Mancelona Township, Antrim County, Michigan;31 died before 1900.22
+19v. Flossie Mildred Gazlay, born 11 April 1897 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan; died 8 June 1977 in Frenchtown, Monroe County, Michigan. Married Howard Clifford Bowman.
+20vi. Arnol Lee Gazlay, born 9 November 1901 in Alba, Antrim County, Michigan; died 25 June 1959 in Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio. Married Julie M. ‘Lulu’ Johnson.
+21vii. Venus Juanita Gazlay, born 11 September 1908 in Michigan; died 18 September 1978 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan. Married Melvin Ernst Lietzke.

7. Lawrence Milton Gazlay2 (David1), born 28 September 1868 in Berrien County, Michigan;3, 4, 32, 33, 34 died 28 November 1936 in Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan.35, 36 Lawrence married, 18 May 1892 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan, Minnie Jane Harris32, 38 (born 1 July 1870 in Shiawassee County, Michigan, the daughter of Willard T. Harris and Lydia Ann Burlingame;32, 33, 34, 37 Minnie died 16 July 1946 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan35, 37). Lawrence and Minnie are buried in Circle Hill Cemetery, Williamsburg, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.35, 39

+22i. Lena Marie Gazlay, born 15 July 1903 in Alba, Antrim County, Michigan; died 10 September 1976 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. Married (1) John Calvin Otis Married (2) Kenneth B. Cobb.

8. Charles Delos Gazlay2 (David1), born 17 March 1870 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;3, 4, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 died 8 January 1938 in Gladstone, Delta County, Michigan.9, 41 Charles married, 4 June 1892 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan, Lydia Kellar46, 47 (born 7 May 1875 in Campbell, Delta County, Michigan, the daughter of John Keller and Elizabeth Good;43, 44, 45, 46 Lydia died 16 July 1935 in Gladstone, Delta County, Michigan45). Charles and Lydia are buried in Fernwood Cemetery, Gladstone, Delta County, Michigan.48, 49

+23i. Leo Ray Gazley, born 6 September 1893 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan; died 1958. Married Myrtle Edith Duff.

9. Leona Almira Gazley2 (David1), born 14 December 1873 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;9, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55 died 25 January 1935 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan.50, 55, 56 Leona married, 23 September 1891 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Frank David Herman58 (born 12 May 1871 in Berrien County, Michigan, the son of Christopher Herman and Margaret A. ‘Maggie’ Snyder;51, 52, 53, 54, 57, 58, 59, 60 Frank died 2 January 1963 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana57, 60). Leona and Frank are buried in Long Lake Cemetery, Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan.50, 55, 57, 60

 24i. Clarence Lee Herman, born 28 October 1892;9, 61 died 11 March 1893.9, 61 Clarence is buried in Long Lake Cemetery, Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan.61
+25ii. Minnie Arlene Herman, born 3 January 1894 in Michigan; died 2 January 1983. Married Harry E. Camp.
+26iii. Freddie Lawrence Herman, born 2 December 1895 in Michigan; died July 1969. Married Oral R. Dick.
+27iv. Hattie Belle Herman, born 21 July 1898 in Michigan; died 2 July 1994 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married Harry Henry Quardokus.
+28v. Ruby Gladys Herman, born 6 September 1901 in Michigan; died 11 June 1969 in Los Angeles, California. Married Donald Hayes Spangler.
+29vi. Ralph David Herman, born 6 January 1904 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 30 August 1986 in Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan. Married Elizabeth Irene ‘Dolly’ Sherry.
+30vii. Margaret Herman, born 22 January 1906 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 17 November 1937 in Oshtemo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Married Marvin Miles Murphy.
+31viii. Albert Kenneth Herman, born 16 July 1907 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 14 February 2001 in Michigan. Married Lorna E. Bromley.
+32ix. Esther Leona Herman, born 10 August 1908 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 24 November 1978 in Berrien, Berrien County, Michigan. Married William Howe.
+33x. Mildred Fern Herman, born 10 March 1910 in Oronoko Township, Berrien County, Michigan; died 6 August 2005 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Married William Frederick Lear.
+34xi. Wilson Howard Herman, born 21 November 1912 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 20 April 1986 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Gertrude Grace Henspeter.
+35xii. Ilah Naomi Herman, born 23 October 1913 in Michigan; died 10 August 2015 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Richard Orville Sutton.
+36xiii. Evelyn Elaine Herman, born 18 January 1916 in Michigan; died 22 January 1999 in Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Gerald Smith.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; Herbert D. Gazley; the entry repeats information obtained from his obituary in the Douglas Budget, 14 October 1943: Died 8 October 1943 [date derived from the obituary that states he died the previous Friday], near Esterbrook, Converse County, WY; Born 28 April 1860 in Buchanan, Berrien County, MI; Son of David and Mary Gazley, ”both natives of Canada.“ [sic, his father was actually born in New York].
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Berrien County, Village of Buchanan, Page No. 143, family of David Gazley [the first name could mistakenly be read as Daniel] (30, New York, lumberman); Mary Gazley (24, Connecticut [sic, she was from Canada]); Corey V. Gazley (3, female, Connecticut [sic, the 1870 Census indicates New York]; H. D. Gazley (4/12, Michigan). The family next door may be Mary’s parents and siblings.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Page No. 4, family of David Gazley (36, N. York, miller) [his age is low by 3-4 years compared to other records]; Mary Gazley (31, N. York [sic, actually from Canada]; Cora Gazley (13, N. York); Herbert Gazley (10, N. York); Eugine [sic] Gazley (8, Mich.); Lawrence Gazley (3, Mich.); Charles Gazley (6/12, Mich., Mar [birth month apparently March]).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan, Enumeration District 5, Page No. 57A, family of David Gazley (50, NY, millwright); wife Mary Gazley (42, Canada); son Herbert Gazley (20, Mich., works in mill); Eugene M. Gazley (19, Mich., works in mill); Lawrence M. Gazley (14, Mich.); son Charles D. Gazley (10, Mich.); son Earnest Gazley (3, Mich.).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Wyoming, Natrona County, Muddy Precinct, Enumeration District 45, Sheet No. 15A, family of Herbert D. Gazley (40, Michigan, Apr 1860, saw mill man); wife of 16 years Bernice Gazley (35, Michigan, Nov. 1864, 4 children, 2 living); son George W. Gazley (2, Wyoming, July 1897); father-in-law Almon D. Stanard (63, Massachusetts, May 1837); mother-in-law and wife of 44 years Sarah H. Stanard (61, Pennsylvania, Mch. 1839, 7 children, 5 living). They live next to their daughter Viola (Gazley) Miller and her husband Warren.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Wyoming, Converse County, La Bonte Precinct, Enumeration District 45, Sheet No. [?, numbers are crossed out], family of Herbert D. Gazlay (50, Michigan, sawyer, mill); wife of 2 years Amanda Gazlay (51, Ohio, 3 children, 3 living); step daughter Lena (16, Michigan).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Wyoming, Albany County, Laramie Peak, Enumeration District 11, Sheet No. 10A, family of Herbert D. Gazley (60, Michigan, farmer); wife Amandy Gazley (62, Ohio); border Ralph E. Miller (16, Wyoming, laborer, saw mill).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Wyoming, Albany County, Laramine Peak, Enumeration District 11-19, Sheet No. 1A, Herbert D. Gazlay (68, Michigan, widow, sawyer, saw mill). He lives a few houses away from his son George.
  9. Sweet/Fish/Gazlay/Post Family Tree, Ancestry (website), Owner: Eagan Anderson, Florida. Although few sources are shown in this extensive tree, the birth, marriage, death, names, and other details typically agree with other sources. This tree is generally cited as a reference in our Gazlay Family History website only where the information is not found in any other source, such as children who died in infancy, middle names, etc.
  10. Michigan, Berrien County, Return of Marriages for the year ending December 31st, A.D. 1883; Record Number 2640, Herbert Gazley, 23, born in Berrien County, Mich., millwright; and Bernice Stanard, 18, born in Oronoko Twp., Mich., married 7 November 1883 in Buchanan.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Prairie View Cemetery, Niobrara County, Wyoming, Amanda Catheryn Waters [sic, Watters] Gazlay, born 14 October 1856 in Dunkirk, Hardin County, Ohio, daughter of Joseph and Catheryn Watters; died 7 July 1928 in Glendo, Platt County, Wyoming; married to Herbert D. Gazlay on 18 April 1908; also named are a son, R. M. Peaver of Douglas [Wyoming] and two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Parsons of Sturgis, S.D., and Mrs. Lena Crabb of Esterbrook [Wyoming]. [From record, which includes an obituary from the Douglas Budget, 19 July 1928, and from mortuary records.]
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Ohio, Hardin County, Blanchard Township, Page No. 4, family of Joseph Watters (38, Ohio, farm laborer); Derinda Watters (38, Ohio); Martha E. Watters (15, Ohio); Amanda C. Watters (12, Ohio); Eliza J. Watters (10, Ohio); Sherman Watters (5, Ohio); Mary E. Watters (1, Ohio).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Cass County, Porter Township, Enumeration District 74, Page No. 8, family of James Peaver (31, Ohio, farmer); wife Catherine Peaver (23, Ohio); son Royal A. [sic] Peaver (1, Ohio).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Otsego County, Elmira, Enumeration District 143, Sheet No. 4A, family of Frank Crafford (43, Ohio, July 1856, land estimator); wife of 13 years Amanda Crafford (41, Ohio, October 1858, 7 children, 3 living); son Roy P. Crafford [sic] (21, Ohio, Jan. 1879, painter); daughter Ruth Crafford (8, Michigan, Febr. 1892); daughter Lena Crafford (6, Michigan, Apr. 1894).
  15. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Herbert D. Gazley, age 47, born in Michigan; millwright; father: David W. Gazley; mother: Mary Baker; married once; and Amanda C. Crawford (also listed as Amanda C. Waters), age 50, born in Ohio; housekeeper; father: Joseph Waters; mother: Gardner; married twice; married on 18 April 1908 in Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan.
  16. Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995; Robert Gayley [sic, Gazlay], born: 21 July 1889 in Rapid River, Kalkaska [County], Michigan; father: Herbert Gayley, mechanic; mother: Bernice Gayley.
  17. Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897; Robert Gazlay [indexed as Gaglay], died: 21 October 1889 in Rapid River, Kalkaska County, Michigan; age: 3 months; father: Herbert Gazlay; mother: Bernice.
  18. Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995; Lorin Gasley [sic, Gazlay], born: 18 July 1890 in Rapid River, Kalkaska [County], Michigan; father: Herbert Gasley, mill wright; mother: Bernice Gasley.
  19. Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897; Loren Gasley, died: 27 September 1890 in Rapid River; age: 2 months 9 days; father: B. Gasley; mother: Gazley.
  20. Find a Grave (website). Sidnaw Cemetery, Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan, Eugene Gazlay, born: 8 July 1863; died: 14 June 1924 [from record].
  21. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Gazlay, Eugene Miles, died: 11 June 1924 in Duncan, Houghton [County], Michigan; born: 8 July 1863 in Michigan; father: David Gazlay; mother: Mary Baker.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Antrim County, Star Township, Enumeration District 3, Sheet No. 11A, family of Eugene M. Gazlay (37, Michigan, July 1862, filer, saw mill); wife of 12 years Mary E. Gazlay (33, Ohio, Aug. 1866, 5 children, 4 living); daughter [sic, actually a son] Bird T. Gazlay (10, Michigan, July 1889); son Ralph L. Gazlay (7, Michigan, Mar. 1893); son Vollie I. Gazlay (5, Michigan, May 1895); daughter Flossie M. Gazlay (3, Michigan, Apr. 1897); border Samuel Johnson (45, Pennsylvania, July 1856, day laborer); wife of 11 years Anna Johnson (38, Ohio, Nov. 1861).
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Antrim County, Chestonia Township, Enumeration District 3, Sheet No. 1B, family of Eugene M. Gazley (44, Michigan, farmer); wife of 22 years Mary E. Gazley (40, Ohio, 7 children, 6 living); son Bird P. Gazley (20, Michigan, laborer, odd jobs); son Ralph L. Gazley (17, Michigan); son Vollie I. Gazley (15, Michigan); daughter Flossie M. Gazley (13, Michigan); Arnold L. Gazley (9, Michgan); daughter Venice J. Gazley (1 7/12, Michigan). Eugene is living next to his brother Lawrence and his family.
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Houghton County, Duncan Township, Enumeration District 14 [sic, actually ED 140], Sheet No. 2A, family of Eugene M. Glazlay [sic, misspelled in the Census record for all family members but correctly spelled Gazlay in this citation] (55, Michigan, foreman, handle factory); Mary E. Gazlay (50, Ohio); son Vollie I. Gazlay (25, Michigan, laborer, handle factory); daughter Venice J. Gazlay (11, Michigan).
  25. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Mary Elizabeth Watters Gazlay, born: 9 August 1868 in Dunkirk, Hardin County, Ohio; died: 2 May 1949 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings, husband, and six children).
  26. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Gazlay, Mary Elizabeth, died: 2 May 1949 in La Salle, Monroe [County], Michigan; born: 9 August 1858 in Dunkirk, Ohio; father: Joseph Watters; mother: Derinda Gardner; widowed.
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Ohio, Hardin County, Blanchard Township, Enumeration District 94, Page No. 4, family of Joseph Watters (49, Ohio, farmer); wife Derinda Watters (49, Ohio); son Sherman Watters (14, Ohio); daughter Mary Watters (11, Ohio); Altona B. Watters (3, Ohio).
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Monroe County, Erie Township, Enumeration District 58-10, Sheet No. 3B, family of Melvin Lietzke(22, Michigan, bailer, hay crew, first married age 20); wife Venus Lietzke (21, Michigan, first married age 19); mother-in-law Mary Gazlay (63, Ohio, widow).
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Monroe County, La Salle Township, Enumeration District 58-21, Sheets 17B, 18A, family of Melvin Lietzke (31, Michigan, laborer, road work); wife Venus Lietzke (31, Michigan); mother in law Mary Gazley (72, Michigan, widow).
  30. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Eugene Gazley and Mary Waters, married 11 September 1887 in Mancelona, Antrim [County], Michigan.
  31. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Ruby Gazley, born 11 April 1896 in Wetzell, Antrim [County], Michigan; Father: E. M. Gazley; Mother: Mary Gazley.
  32. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Antrim County, Chestonia Township, Enumeration District 3, Sheet No. 1B, Lawrence M. Gazley (42, Michigan, filer, saw mill); wife of 17 years Minnie J. Gazley (39, Michigan, 1 child, 1 living); daughter Lena M. Gazley (6, Michigan); border Myrtle M. Gates (6, Michigan); border Adda M. Anderson (19, Michigan). Lawrence is living next to his brother Eugene and his family.
  33. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Emmet County, Petoskey City, Enumeration District 168, Sheet No. 7A, family of Lawrence Gazley (52, Michigan, millwright, block factory); wife Minnie Gazley (49, Michigan); Lena Gazley (16, Michigan); mother Mary Gazley (83, Canada, widow, naturalized 1883).
  34. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Emmet County, Petoskey, Enumeration District 24-16, Sheet No. 13B, family of Milton L. Gazlay (63, Michigan, millwright, planing mill, first married age 24); wife Minnie J. Gazlay (59, Michigan, first married age 21).
  35. Find a Grave (website). Circle Hill Cemetery, Williamsburg, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, Lawrence M. and Minnie J. Gazlay: Lawrence: born 1868; died: 1 December 1936; Miniie: born 1870; died: 16 July 1946 [from records; the gravestone provides no additional information].
  36. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Lawrence M. Gazley, died 28 Nov 1936 in Petoskey, Emmet [County], Michigan, age 70; Spouse: Minnie; Father: David Gazley, born in New York; Mother: Mary Baker, born in Canada.
  37. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Minnie J. Gazlay, died 16 Jul 1946 in Traverse City, Mich.; born 1 Jul 1870 in Shiawassee County, Mich; Spouse: Lawrence M. Gazlay; Father; Willard Harris, born in New York; Mother: Lydia Burlingame, MI.
  38. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Laurence Gazlay, age 24, born in Michigan; Minnie Harris, age 21, born in Michigan; married on 18 May 1892 in Mancelona, Antrim [County], Michigan.
  39. Michigan Roots (website: mi-roots.org), Cemetery Records, Grand Traverse County, Whitewater Township Cemetery [properly titled Circle Hill Cemetery, Williamsburg, which is in Whitewater Township], Gazlay, Lawrence M.; Gazlay, Minnie J.
  40. Michigan, Return of Births for the County of Berrien, for the year ending 1870; Charles D. Gasley [sic], born 17 March 1870 in Buchanan; father: David Gasley [sic], born in New York, farmer; mother: Mary Gasley [sic], born in Canada.
  41. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Gazlay, Charles D., died: 8 January 1938 in Gladstone, Delta [County], Michigan; born: 17 March 1870 in Buchanan, Michigan; widowed; father: David Gazlay; mother: Mary Baker.
  42. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Charles Delos Gazley, born: 17 March 1872 in Berrien County, Michigan; mother: Mary Baker; father: David Gazley.
  43. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Iron County, Stambaugh Township, Enumeration District 185, Sheet No. 2B, family of Chas. Gazley (50, Michigan, filer, sawmill); wife Lydia Gazley (45, Michigan).
  44. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Delta County, Gladstone, Enumeration District 21-23, Sheet No. 10A, family of Charles D. Gazley (60, Michigan, filer, sawmill, first married age 22); wife Lydia Gazley (54, Michigan, first married age 17).
  45. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Lydia Gazlay, died: 16 July 1935 in Gladstone, Delta [County], Michigan; born: 2 May 1875 in Campbell, Michigan; father: John Keller; mother: Elizabeth Good.
  46. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Iron County, Stambaugh Township, Enumeration District 144, Sheet No. 9B, family of Chas. Gazley (39, Michigan, filer, lumber mill); wife of 18 years Lydia Gazley (35, Michigan, 1 child, 1 living); son Leo R. Gazley (16, Michigan).
  47. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Chas. Gazlay and Lydia Kellar, married 4 June 1892 in Mancelona, Antrim [County], Michigan.
  48. Cemetery Record, Fernwood Cemetery, Gladstone, Escanaba Township, Delta County, Michigan, available at Delta County, Michigan, Genealogical Society (website: dc.migs.org); Gazlay, Charles.
  49. Cemetery Record, Fernwood Cemetery, Gladstone, Escanaba Township, Delta County, Michigan, available at Delta County, Michigan, Genealogical Society (website: dc.migs.org); Gazlay, Lydia.
  50. Find a Grave (website). Long Lake Cemetery, Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan, Leona Almira Gazlay Herman, born: 14 December 1873 in Berrien County, Michigan; died: 25 January 1935 in Berien, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes copies of her death certificate and obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, three siblings, husband, and 11 children).
  51. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 61, Sheet No. 8B, family of Frank D. Herman (29, Michigan, May 1871, farmer); wife of 9 years Leona A. Herman (26, Michigan, Dec. 1873, 4 children, 3 living); daughter Minnie A. Herman (6, Michigan, Jan. 1894); son Freddie L. Herman (4, Michigan, Dec. 1895); daughter Hattie B. Herman (1, Michigan, July 1898). [They are listed 2 houses away from Christopher and Margaret Herman.]
  52. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 70, Sheet No. 3B, family of Frank Herman (39, Michigan, farmer); wife of 19 years Leona Herman (37, Michigan, 10 children, 9 living); father Christopher Herman (84, Germany, married 49 years); daughter Minnie I. Herman (16, Michigan); son Fred Herman (14, Michigan); daughter Hattie Herman (11, Michigan); daughter Ruby Herman (8, Michigan); son Ralph Herman (6, Michigan); daughter Margaret Herman (4, Michigan); son Albert Herman (2, Michigan); daughter Esther Herman (1 6/12, Michigan); daughter Mildred Herman (4/12, Michigan).
  53. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 82, Sheet No. 1A, family of Frank Herman (49, Michigan, farmer); wife Leona Herman (47, Michigan); daughter Ruby Herman (18, Michigan); son Ralph Herman (16, Michigan, farm laborer); daughter Margaret Herman (13, Michigan); son Albert Herman (12, Michigan); daughter Esther Herman (11, Michigan); daughter Mildred Herman (9, Michigan); son Wilson Herman (7, Michigan); daughter Illah Herman (6, Michigan); daughter Evelyn Herman (3 4/12, Michigan).
  54. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-22, Sheet No. 5A, family of Frank Herman (59, Michigan, farmer, first married age 21); wife Leona Herman (56, Michigan, first married age 19); son Wilson Herman (17, Michigan, laborer, farm); daughter Ilah Herman (16, Michigan); daughter Evelyn Herman (14, Michigan).
  55. Obituary Index, Michigan Gen Web (website), Berrien County, Death Index Plus; Herman, Leona Elmira (Gazlay); born: 14 December 1873; died: 25 January 1935; cemetery: Long Lake.
  56. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Leona Almira Herman, died 25 Jan 1935 in St. Joseph, Berrien [County], Michigan, age 61; Spouse: Frank Herman; Father: David Gazlay, born in New York; Mother: Mary Baker, born in Canada.
  57. Find a Grave (website). Long Lake Cemetery, Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan, Frank David Herman, born: 12 May 1870 in Berrien County, Michigan; died: 2 January 1963 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, wife, and 11 children).
  58. Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage, Berrien County, Michigan; Certificate No. 596 1891, Frank Herman, age 21, son of Christopher Herman and Maggie Snyder; and Leona Gazley, age 18, daughter of David Gazley and Mary Baker; married 23 September 1891 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.
  59. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-33, Sheet No. 13A, family of Frank Herman (67, Michigan, widow, farmer); mother Margaret Howe (97, Indiana, widow); daughter Ilah Howe (26, Michigan, common laborer); son-in-law Gerald Smith (27, Indiana, farmer); daughter Evelyn Smith (24, Michigan); grandson Herman Smith (3, Michigan).
  60. Obituary Index, Michigan Gen Web (website), Berrien County, Death Index Plus; Herman, Frank David; born: 17 May 1871; died: 2 January 1963; cemetery: Long Lake.
  61. Find a Grave (website). Long Lake Cemetery, Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan, Clarence L. / son of F. D. & L. A. Herman / died / Mar. 11, 1893 / aged 4m 11d [from headstone] [constructed birth date: 28 October 1892].
Third Generation
11. Viola Belle Gazley3 (Herbert,2 David1), born 8 April 1885 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.1, 2, 3 Viola married, 23 May 1900 in Casper Mountain, Natrona County, Wyoming, Warren George Miller4 (born November 1861 in Iowa, parents not determined2, 3).

 37i. Leonard W. Miller, born ca. 1902 in Wyoming.3, 5
 38ii. Ralph E. Miller, born ca. 1903 in Wyoming.3, 5
 39iii. Roy Miller, born ca. 1906 in Wyoming.3, 5
 40iv. Winefred Miller, born ca. 1909 in Wyoming.3, 5
 41v. Thelma Miller, born ca. 1911 in Wyoming.5

14. George Ward Gazlay3 (Herbert,2 David1), born 15 July 1897 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming;6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 died 3 November 1973 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.13 George married, first, 6 September 1918 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, Mary Evelyn Newell11, 15 (born 13 February 1901 in Wyoming, the daughter of Emmett M. Newell and Clara May Searles;10, 11, 14 Mary died 13 November 1937 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming14). George married, second, 28 September 1938 in Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota, Bessie Loretta Mossman (née Irwin) 17 (born 28 August 1906 in Boyd, Fannin County, Texas, the daughter of Warner Irwin and Myrtle Curtner;12, 16 Bessie died 17 May 1992 in Wheatland, Platte County, Wyoming16). Their marriage ended in divorce on 19 June 1947 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.18 George married, third, 7 October 1950 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, Edith Myrtle Cross13, 19, 20 (born 26 August 1900 in Arcadia, Valley County, Nebraska, the daughter of Philip Cross and Nancy Ellen David;19 Edith died 24 October 1991 in Converse County, Wyoming19). George is buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.13 Mary is buried in Newell Cemetery, Esterbrook, Converse County, Wyoming.14 Bessie is buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.16 Edith is buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.19

 42i. George Emmett Gazlay, born 31 December 1919 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming;10, 11, 21, 22 died 5 March 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri.21 George is buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.21
+43i. Robert Warren ‘Glen’ Glendenning (born Gazlay), born 22 June 1945 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; died 20 February 2000 in Texas City, Galveston County, Texas. Married (1) Melody Ann Behrens Married (2) Gladys J. Deforest Married (3) Betty V. Watts.

15. Bird Pearl Gazlay3 (Eugene,2 David1), born 21 July 1889 in Westwood, Kalamazoo County, Michigan;23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 died 8 February 1960 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.24, 30 Bird married, 16 December 1916 in Calhoun County, Michigan, Lillian Anna Ruff28, 34 (born 22 December 1887 in Pulaski, Jackson County, Michigan, the daughter of Augustus Ruff and Catherine Rothaermel;27, 28, 29, 31, 32 Lillian died 10 May 1970 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan31, 33). Bird and Lillian are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.24, 31

+44i. Mary Catherine Gazlay, born 8 January 1918 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan; died 18 May 2011 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. Married Donald Francis Freeman.
+45ii. Marjorie Joy Gazlay, born 8 September 1919 in Michigan; died 28 May 1998. Married John Gerych, Sr..
+46iii. Marilyn Lillian Gazlay, born 11 November 1920 in Michigan; died 24 October 1968 in Michigan. Married (1) Charles Tindle Married (2) Robert Edward Freeman.
+47iv. Arlene Pearl Gazlay, born 28 February 1923 in Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan; died 19 August 1997 in West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan. Married Ronald Frederick O’Connell.
+48v. Dorothy Mae Gazlay, born 28 December 1924 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan; died 23 October 1999. Married (1) Hal W. Pettis Married (2) Donald William Black.
 49vi. Donna Maude Gazlay, born 7 January 1928 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan;35, 36, 37 died 9 January 1928 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan.35, 36, 37 Donna is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan.35
+50vii. Edythe Lorraine Gazlay, born 27 October 1929 in Michigan. Married Richard James McSwain.

16. Lowell Ralph Gazlay3 (Eugene,2 David1), born 7 March 1893 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan;25, 26, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 died 25 March 1986 in Sandstone, Jackson County, Michigan.40, 41 Lowell married, first, 12 June 1914 in Alba, Antrim County, Michigan, Thelma Esther Post37, 42, 47 (born 21 July 1896 in Michigan, the daughter of Frank Post and Emma Mower;42, 43, 44, 45, 46 Thelma died 17 June 195045). Lowell married, second, 1951, Ruth Ann Creech (née Smith) 37, 39, 48 (born 7 February 1903 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, the daughter of Leslie Smith and Eldon Mccormick;48, 49 Ruth died 2 March 1980 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan48, 49). Lowell is buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.40 Thelma is buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.45 Ruth is buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.48

+51i. Bethany Mae ‘Betty’ Gazlay, born 9 August 1917 in Michigan; died 7 July 1978 in Summit, Jackson County, Michigan. Married Harry Paul Fish.
+52ii. Francis Eugene ‘Frank’ Gazlay, born 22 December 1918 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan; died 25 April 1999 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan. Married (1) Barbara Jane Ellison Married (2) Dorothy Lucille MacDonald (née Young) .
+53iii. June Carol Gazlay, born 26 June 1922 in Michigan; died 4 December 1993. Married Bernard Joseph Barton.
+54iv. Calvin Lowell Gazlay, born 31 August 1923 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; died 12 September 2002 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. Married Betty Joyce Braun.
+55v. Marion Imogene ‘Jean’ Gazlay, born 13 August 1925 in Michigan; died 28 July 1995. Married Howard H. Huntoon.
+56vi. Lee Merton Gazlay, born 9 September 1926 in Michigan; died 26 September 2018. Married Virginia Idabelle Videto.
+57vii. Dwight Roger Gazlay, born 22 September 1928 in Michigan; died 20 April 1985. Married Mary Nancy ‘Nan’ Hahs.
+58viii. Barbara Ann Gazlay, born 8 October 1931 in Michigan; died 16 April 1997 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. Married Joseph Walter Pycek.
+59ix. David Paul Gazlay, born 15 July 1938 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; died 16 February 2015. Married Delores Anne Wangerow.

17. Vollie Irvin Gazlay3 (Eugene,2 David1), born 4 May 1895 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan;25, 26, 37, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 died 8 February 1972 in Napoleon, Jackson County, Michigan.51, 52 Vollie married, 15 July 1927 in Iron County, Michigan, Ivah F. Post55 (born April 1889 in Michigan, the daughter of Frank Post and Emma Mower;46, 54, 55, 56 Ivah died 28 February 196030, 57). Vollie and Ivah are buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.51, 57

 60i. Vivian Pearl Gazlay, born 3 July 1926 in Michigan;54, 58, 59 died 19 January 1986 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.58, 59 Vivian is buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.58

19. Flossie Mildred Gazlay3 (Eugene,2 David1), born 11 April 1897 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan;25, 26, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65 died 8 June 1977 in Frenchtown, Monroe County, Michigan.61, 62 Flossie married, ca. 1919, Howard Clifford Bowman37, 63, 64 (born 20 June 1897 in Ohio, the son of Jay Franklin Bowman and Theresa Strohstacker;63, 64, 65, 66, 67 Howard died 20 June 1989 in Frenchtown, Monroe County, Michigan66, 67). Flossie and Howard are buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.61, 66

+61i. Jay Eugene Bowman, born 26 April 1920 in Michigan; died 16 April 2018. Married Edna Marie Coss.
+62ii. Mildred Juanita Bowman, born 21 October 1922 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan; died 1 September 2019 in Monroe County, Michigan. Married Dewey Etheridge ‘Sonny’ Turner.
+63iii. Leon Clifford Bowman, born 10 February 1924 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan; died 11 October 2022 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan. Married Harriet Agnes Karwick.
+64iv. Lowell Lloyd Bowman, born 16 May 1925 in Houghton County, Michigan; died 26 January 2015 in Temperance, Monroe County, Michigan. Married Marjorie M. Karwick.
+65v. Warren Lee Bowman, born 11 November 1926 in Houghton County, Michigan; died 22 January 1991. Married Juanita C. Karwick.
+66vi. Audrey M. Bowman, born 1 August 1928 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; died 9 August 2020 in Monroe County, Michigan. Married Robert Lake.
+67vii. Ronald Lyle Bowman, born 8 August 1930 in Michigan; died 1 June 2017 in Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan. Married Audrey Geraldine ‘Deanie’ Wilson.
+68viii. Delbert Fay Bowman, born 11 July 1932 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; died 6 June 2017 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Married Shirley E. Peters.
+69ix. Marlene Bowman, born ca. 1938 in Michigan. Married (1) Edward Ausmus Married (2) Richard Reigle.

20. Arnol Lee Gazlay3 (Eugene,2 David1), born 9 November 1901 in Alba, Antrim County, Michigan;26, 27, 68, 69, 70, 71 died 25 June 1959 in Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio.68, 69 Arnol married, 29 July 1921 in Hancock, Houghton County, Michigan, Julie M. ‘Lulu’ Johnson73 (born 1900 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan, the daughter of Andrew George Johnson and Mattie Sheck;70, 72, 73 Lulu died 8 August 1959 in Wood County, Ohio72, 74). Arnol and Lulu are buried in Fort Meigs Cemetery, Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio.68, 72

+70i. Arnold Gene Gazlay, born 25 May 1924 in Marquette, Marquette County, Michigan; died 30 June 1974 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. Married Lurella Mae ‘Lu’ Reed.
+71ii. Leland George Gazlay, born 25 January 1927 in Michigan; died 13 June 1987 in Santa Clara County, California. Married Dolores ‘Lola’ Sanchez.
+72iii. Colleen Millicent Gazlay, born 15 August 1930 in Michigan. Married Lorell Allen Cole.
+73iv. Alan Ray Gazlay, born 8 July 1946 in Ohio. Married Carla Jean Smith.

21. Venus Juanita Gazlay3 (Eugene,2 David1), born 11 September 1908 in Michigan;26, 53, 75, 76, 77, 78 died 18 September 1978 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.75, 76 Venus married, ca. 1928, Melvin Ernst Lietzke77 (born 11 October 1907 in Temperance, Monroe County, Michigan, the son of Ernest F. Lietzke and Cora May Cook;77, 78, 79 Melvin died 23 June 1979 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio79, 80). Venus and Melvin are buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.75, 79

+74i. Clayton Emory ‘Jeff’ Lietzke, born 3 May 1941 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died 4 July 2021 in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Married (1) Wendy Sharon Lauder Married (2) Joyce Ann Kelly.

22. Lena Marie Gazlay3 (Lawrence,2 David1), born 15 July 1903 in Alba, Antrim County, Michigan;81, 82, 83 died 10 September 1976 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.81 Lena married, first, 27 November 1925 in Orvosco, Isabella County, Michigan, John Calvin Otis86 (born 22 April 1898 in Green Springs, Sandusky County, Ohio, the son of James Otis and Abigail Colt;84, 85, 86, 87 John died 5 June 1933 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan85, 87). Lena married, second, 1938, Kenneth B. Cobb81 (born 22 December 1900 in Michigan, the son of Albert E. Cobb and Amy S. Bentley;88 Kenneth died 24 July 1946 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan88). Lena is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.81 John is buried in Circle Hill Cemetery, Williamsburg, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.85 Kenneth is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.88

 75i. John Calvin Otis, Jr., born 13 January 1929 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan;89 died 25 October 1940 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan.89 John is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Weidman, Isabella County, Michigan.89
+76ii. Lawrence James Otis, born 21 March 1933 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan; died 24 May 2012. Married Audrey Joy Cook.

23. Leo Ray Gazley3 (Charles,2 David1), born 6 September 1893 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan;90, 91, 92, 93, 94 died 1958.95 Leo married, 11 October 1914 in Iron River, Iron County, Michigan, Myrtle Edith Duff92, 99 (born 7 November 1894 in Escanaba, Delta County, Michigan, the daughter of Harry Duff and Carlotta Roberts;92, 93, 94, 96, 97, 98 Myrtle died 5 September 200196). Leo is buried in Fernwood Cemetery, Gladstone, Delta County, Michigan.100

 77i. Donald Duff Gazlay, born 8 May 1916 in Michigan;92, 93, 94, 101 died 24 December 1986 in Cook County, Illinois.101, 102 Donald is buried in Fernwood Cemetery, Gladstone, Delta County, Michigan.103
+78ii. Robert Ray Gazlay, born 11 May 1922 in Michigan; died 23 October 1998. Married (1) Miriam Rita Weingartner Married (2) Isobel Joy Young.

25. Minnie Arlene Herman3 (Leona,2 David1), born 3 January 1894 in Michigan;37, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110 died 2 January 1983.104, 105 Minnie married, 3 January 1912 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, Harry E. Camp109, 114 (born 1 December 1890 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, parents not determined;108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113 Harry died December 1983112, 113). Minnie and Harry are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.104, 112

 79i. Audrey G. Camp, born ca. 1925 in Michigan.109, 110

26. Freddie Lawrence Herman3 (Leona,2 David1), born 2 December 1895 in Michigan;106, 107, 115, 116, 117, 118 died July 1969.37, 115, 116 Freddie married, 1 November 1919 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan, Oral R. Dick120 (born 1895 in Ohio, the daughter of Charles Edd Dick and Graty J. Otto;117, 118, 119, 120 Oral died 196737, 119). Freddie and Oral are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.115, 119

 80i. Kenneth C. Herman, born 25 February 1921 in Michigan;118, 121 died 31 December 1989 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan.121
 81ii. Arnold L. Herman, born ca. 1923 in Michigan.118
 82iii. Betty Ann Herman, born March 1928 in Michigan.118

27. Hattie Belle Herman3 (Leona,2 David1), born 21 July 1898 in Michigan;106, 107, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126 died 2 July 1994 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.122, 123 Hattie married, 25 October 1919 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Harry Henry Quardokus129 (born 1 August 1893 in Lincoln, Berrien County, Michigan, the son of Herman Quardokus and Bertha Rutz;124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130 Harry died 14 April 1969128, 130). Hattie and Harry are buried in Lincoln Charter Township Cemetery, Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan.122, 128

+83i. Jane Ann Quardokus, born 10 September 1920 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan; died 10 June 2015. Married Roy Bernard Elson.
+84ii. Claire Madelyn Quardokus, born 28 December 1921 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan; died 9 November 2010 in Apache Junction, Pinal County, Arizona. Married (1) Arnold Vernon ‘Bud’ Bishop Married (2) Robert E. ‘Bob’ Black.
+85iii. Fay Gordon Quardokus, born 23 November 1923 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan; died 4 April 2008 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Helen Fish.
+86iv. Jacqueline Leona ‘Jackie’ Quardokus, born 17 August 1926 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan; died 5 June 1981 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Married (1) George Robert Bookwalter Married (2) John Anthony Reitz.
+87v. Harlan Gene Quardokus, born 30 August 1934 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan; died 28 April 2012 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Constance Kathryne ‘Connie’ Zalenski.

28. Ruby Gladys Herman3 (Leona,2 David1), born 6 September 1901 in Michigan;107, 131, 132, 133, 134 died 11 June 1969 in Los Angeles, California.37, 131 Ruby married, 3 February 1923 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Donald Hayes Spangler135 (born 8 September 1901 in Indiana, parents not determined;133, 134, 135, 136 Donald died 29 November 1973 in Los Angeles, California136).

+88i. Beverly Madge Spangler, born 14 January 1924 in Michigan. Married De Voe Merrill ‘Jonsey’ Jones.

29. Ralph David Herman3 (Leona,2 David1), born 6 January 1904 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;107, 132, 137, 138, 139, 140 died 30 August 1986 in Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan.137, 138 Ralph married, ca. 1928, Elizabeth Irene ‘Dolly’ Sherry37, 139 (born 23 May 1903 in Indiana, the daughter of Harry Adolph Sherry and Anne Elizabeth Witwer;139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144 Dolly died 19 December 1984 in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana137, 141, 143, 144). Ralph and Dolly are buried in Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville, Cass County, Michigan.137, 141

30. Margaret Herman3 (Leona,2 David1), born 22 January 1906 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;107, 132, 145 died 17 November 1937 in Oshtemo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.145, 146 Margaret married, 27 April 1925 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, Marvin Miles Murphy148 (born 16 March 1905 in Michigan, the son of Miles Isaac Murphy and Cora Adell Murphy;147, 148 Marvin died 26 November 1929 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan147, 149). Margaret and Marvin are buried in Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan.145, 146, 147

+89i. Thelma Mae Murphy, born 26 July 1929 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died 3 April 2008 in LaPorte, LaPorte County, Indiana. Married Gerald J. Porter.

31. Albert Kenneth Herman3 (Leona,2 David1), born 16 July 1907 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;107, 132, 150, 151, 152, 153 died 14 February 2001 in Michigan.150, 151 Albert married, 27 February 1926 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, Lorna E. Bromley37, 152, 154 (born 20 January 1908 in Boyne, Charlevoix County, Michigan, the daughter of Frederick Egbert ‘Fred’ Bromley and Mabelle Caroline Gold;152, 153, 154, 155 Lorna died 6 May 1986 in Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan154, 155). Albert and Lorna are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.150, 154

+90i. Alberta Kathryn Herman, born 26 October 1926 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 16 July 2017 in Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Richard Clarence Luke.
+91ii. Daniel Stuart Herman, born 17 March 1929 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 17 March 2000 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Patricia Ann ‘Trish’ Walls.
+92iii. Dolores Jean Herman, born 21 February 1931 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 17 December 2020 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Gerril Weaver.
 93iv. Lonnie Lee Herman, born 9 March 1940 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.98, 153

32. Esther Leona Herman3 (Leona,2 David1), born 10 August 1908 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;37, 107, 132, 156, 157, 158, 159 died 24 November 1978 in Berrien, Berrien County, Michigan.156, 157 Esther married, 27 April 1925 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, William Howe156, 161 (born 2 February 1904 in Michigan, the son of John Hauch and Otillie Schlact;158, 159, 160, 161, 162 William died 4 April 1987 in Berrien, Berrien County, Michigan160, 162). Esther and William are buried in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan.156, 160

 94i. Justine Howe, born 11 August 1925 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;158, 163 died 10 April 1939 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.163 Justine is buried in Long Lake Cemetery, Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan.163
+95ii. Hilda A. Howe, born 7 August 1926 in Michigan; died 21 July 1981 in Berrien, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Richard Leidy.
+96iii. Robert Eugene Howe, born 26 April 1928 in Michigan; died 9 August 2015 in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan. Married Virginia LaRue Christy.
+97iv. Jack David Howe, born 13 December 1929 in Berrien County, Michigan; died 31 March 1951 in South Korea. Married LaVerne Swain.
+98v. Shirley Yvonne Howe, born 5 June 1931 in Michigan; died 31 July 1990 in Jackson County, Oregon. Married Frank Lawer Dewey.
 99vi. Raymond Howe, born ca. 1935 in Michigan.159
+100vii. Gordon W. Howe, born 26 March 1939; died 26 December 2007 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Bonnie _____.
+101viii. Ronald Dean Howe, born 7 April 1940 in Michigan. Married Mary Ilene McAllister.
+102ix. Linda Margaret Howe, born 15 January 1944. Married (1) Edmund L. Hojara Married (2) _____ Sperry.
+103x. Jennifer Lou Howe, born 30 September 1946. Married (1) _____ Mitchell Married (2) Robert Frederick Conway.

33. Mildred Fern Herman3 (Leona,2 David1), born 10 March 1910 in Oronoko Township, Berrien County, Michigan;37, 107, 132, 164, 165, 166, 167 died 6 August 2005 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.164, 165, 167 Mildred married, 6 September 1930 in Hesston, LaPorte County, Indiana, William Frederick Lear37, 167 (born 8 September 1904, parents not determined;166, 168 William died 8 October 1984 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan168). Mildred is buried in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Cass County, Michigan.164

+104i. Norman Frederick Lear, born 2 December 1931 in Michigan; died 17 July 2007. Married Dolores J. Arnold.
 105ii. James Franklin Lear, born 14 May 1944.98

34. Wilson Howard Herman3 (Leona,2 David1), born 21 November 1912 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;37, 132, 169, 170, 171 died 20 April 1986 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.169, 170 Wilson married, 11 June 1931 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, Gertrude Grace Henspeter169, 172 (born 8 July 1913 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, the daughter of Frederick Henspeter and Clara Angolin;172 Gertrude died 17 December 2002 in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan172). Wilson and Gertrude are buried in Galien Township Cemetery, Galien, Berrien County, Michigan.169, 172

 106i. Lawrence Herman, born 2 August 1931 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan;173 died 21 July 1934 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.173 Lawrence is buried in Galien Township Cemetery, Galien, Berrien County, Michigan.173
+107ii. Clara Herman, born 8 August 1932 in Galien, Berrien County, Michigan; died 30 September 2019 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Coy Edward Bonham, Sr..
+108iii. Mariam June Herman, born 31 July 1933 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan; died 1 August 2008 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Lynn Edward Lear.
+109iv. Maxine Diane Herman, born 7 December 1946. Married James Wheetley.
+110v. Gary Gene Herman, born 12 November 1948. Married Barbara Gail Wahlstrom.

35. Ilah Naomi Herman3 (Leona,2 David1), born 23 October 1913 in Michigan;98, 132, 171, 174, 175 died 10 August 2015 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.175 Ilah married, 29 June 1940 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, Richard Orville Sutton177 (born 16 July 1907 in Bunker Hill, Miami County, Indiana, parents not determined;176, 177 Richard died 22 May 1994 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan176, 177).

+111i. Walter Wesley Sutton, born 7 October 1942. Married Mary Sue _____.
+112ii. Kathleen Kay Sutton, born 21 October 1946; died 21 October 2005. Married Samuel John Rapp.

36. Evelyn Elaine Herman3 (Leona,2 David1), born 18 January 1916 in Michigan;37, 132, 171, 178 died 22 January 1999 in Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan.178, 179 Evelyn married Gerald Smith174 (born ca. 1913 in Indiana, parents not determined174).

 113i. Herman G. Smith, born ca. 1937 in Michigan.174
 114ii. Elaine L. Smith.

  1. Michigan, Return of Births for the County of Berrien, for the year ending December 31st, A.D. 1885; Violia [sic, Viola] Gazley, born April 8, 1885, Buchanan; daughter of Herbert Gazley and Brandt [sic, Bernice] Gazley.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Wyoming, Natrona County, Muddy Precinct, Enumeration District 45, Sheet No. 15A, Warren Miller (38, Iowa, Nov 1861, saw mill man); wife of 0 years Viola B. Miller (15, Apr 1885, Michigan, no children); son Don S. Miller (9, Wyoming, Jan 1891); plus five servants, all saw mill hands. They live next to Viola’s parents.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Wyoming, Converse County, La Bonte Precinct, Enumeration District 45, Sheet No. [?, numbers are crossed out], family of Warren G. Miller (44, Iowa, milling stockman); wife of 11 years Viola B. Miller (25, Michigan, 4 children, 4 living); son Lenard W. Miller (8, Wyoming); son Ralph E. Miller (7, Wyoming); son Roy Miller (4, Wyoming); daughter Winerfred [sic] Miller (1, Wyoming); servant Wilber Whitley (18, Mosuria). They are living a few houses away from Viola’s parents.
  4. Wyoming Marriages, 1877-1920, Warren George Miller, age 31, and Viola Belle Gazlay, age 16, married 23 May 1900 in Casper Mountain, Natrona [County], Wyoming.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Wyoming, Natrona County, Casper, Enumeration District 76, Sheet No. 3B, family of Warren Miller (54, Iowa, dealer, real estate); wife Viola Miller (34, Michigan); son Leonard Miller (19, Wyoming); son Ralph Miller (18, Wyoming); son Roy Miller (14, Wyoming); daughter Winefred Miller (11, Wyoming); daughter Thelma Miller (9, Wyoming); plus numerous roomers.
  6. Draft Registration Card, World War I, George Ward Gazlay, Registration No. 180; born: 15 July 1897 in Casper Wyo.; father’s birthplace: Michigan; occupation: in business for self, dray line; nearest relative: Herbert D. Gazlay.
  7. Draft Registration Card, World War II, George Ward Gazlay, serial no. 103; born: 15 July 1897 in Casper, Natrona [County, Wyoming]; person who will always know your address: Mrs. George Gazlay.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Wyoming, Natrona County, Muddy Precinct, Enumeration District 45, Sheet No. 15A, family of Herbert D. Gazley (40, Michigan, Apr 1860, saw mill man); wife of 16 years Bernice Gazley (35, Michigan, Nov. 1864, 4 children, 2 living); son George W. Gazley (2, Wyoming, July 1897); father-in-law Almon D. Stanard (63, Massachusetts, May 1837); mother-in-law and wife of 44 years Sarah H. Stanard (61, Pennsylvania, Mch. 1839, 7 children, 5 living). They live next to their daughter Viola (Gazley) Miller and her husband Warren.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Wyoming, Natrona County, Hemmingway Precinct, Enumeration District 99, Sheet No. 2B, family of Edward B. Foster (35, Missouri, laborer, sheep ranch); wife of 1 year Edna Foster (40, Michigan, 2 children, 2 living); step son George Gasley [sic] (13, Wyoming). [His exact relationship to the Fosters has not been determined.]
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Wyoming, Albany County, Laramie Peak, Enumeration District 11, Sheet No. 9A, family of Herbert D. Gazlay [this is undoubtedly an enumerator error; this is actually Herbert’s son George W. Gazlay] (23, Wyoming, foreman, sawmill); wife Mary E. Gazlay (20, Wyoming); son George E. Gazlay (1/12, Wyoming).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Wyoming, Albany County, Laramine Peak, Enumeration District 11-19, Sheet No. 1A, family of George W. Gazlay (32, Wyoming, farmer, married age 21); wife Evelyn N. Gazlay (29, Wyoming, married age 17); son George E. Gazlay (10, Wyoming). They live a few houses from George’s father Herbert.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Wyoming, Converse County, Douglas, E.D., 5-23B, Sheet No. 81A, George Gazlay, 41, Wyoming, bartender; wife Bessie L. Gazlay, 36, Texas; daughter Betty Lou Galay, 13, Wyoming; son Alvin Duane Gazlay, 8, Nebraska. [Betty Lou and Alvin Duane are children of Bessie from her first marriage, and probably did not take the Gazlay surname.]
  13. Find a Grave (website). Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; George Ward Gazlay; born: 1897; died: 3 November 1937 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; survived by his wife Edith and several step children. The record indicates that information was obtained from his obituary and cemetery records, and notes that there is no marker.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Newell Cemetery, Esterbrook, Converse County, Wyoming; Gazley, Mary Evelyn; born: 13 February 1901 in Wyoming; died: 13 November 1937 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming. Record also indicates birth year may be 1898. Father: Emmett Newell; Mother: Clara Searles. Wife of George Gazley.
  15. Rootsweb Freepages, Family Tree of William Husband Searle (1801-1880), family of Mary Evelyn NEWELL (1901-1937) and husband George Ward GAZLAY (1897-1973), including her ancestors, child, and vital details.
  16. Find a Grave (website). Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; Bessie Loretta Irwin Glendenning, born: 28 August 1906 in Boyd, Fannin County, Texas; died: 17 May 1992 in Wheatland, Platte County, Wyoming (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings, three husbands, and one child).
  17. South Dakota, U.S., Marriages, 1905-2018 (available at ancestry.com), George Ward Gazlay, age 41; Bessie Lorettia Mossman, age 38; married on 28 September 1938 in Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota.
  18. Wyoming, Reclaim the Records, State Archives Vital Records, 1908-1966, Wyoming, Index to Divorces, Divorce Record Indexed, 1941-1952 (available at familysearch.org), George W. Gazley and Bessie, divorced on 19 June 1947 in Douglas, Converse, Co., Wyoming.
  19. Find a Grave (website). Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; Edith Myrtle Cross Gedney: Edith M. Garnick / Gedney / Aug 26 1900 Oct 24 1991 [from grave marker]. The record provides the same dates along with places of birth and death, brief biographical and vitals, and the names of three husbands, seven children, and parents. The record indicates that information was obtained from her obituary and cemetery records.
  20. Wyoming, Reclaim the Records, State Archives Vital Records, 1908-1966, Wyoming, Index to Marriages, Wyoming Civil Registrations, 1941-1952, Marriage Record Indexes, 1952-1966, 1941-1952 (available at familysearch.org), George Ward Gazlay and Edith Myrtle Sutfin, married on 7 October 1950 in Casper, Natrona [County], Wyoming.
  21. Death Certificate, Missouri, George Emmett Gazley, State File No. 61-010823, died 5 March 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri; born 31 December 1919 in Douglas, Wyoming; Father: George W. Gazley; Mother: Mary Evelyn Newell; In US Armed Forces in World War II; Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Wyoming, Converse County, Douglas, E.D., 5-23B, Sheet No. 81A, George Emmet Gazlay, 20, Wyoming, cook.
  23. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Bird Gazlay, no. 1372; born 21 July 1889 in Westwood, Mich.; married.
  24. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; Bird Pearl Gazlay, born: 21 July 1889; died: 8 February 1960 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, six siblings, wife, and six children). Gazlay / Bird P. / 1889 Dad 1960 / Lillian A. / 1887 Mom 1970 [from headstone].
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Antrim County, Star Township, Enumeration District 3, Sheet No. 11A, family of Eugene M. Gazlay (37, Michigan, July 1862, filer, saw mill); wife of 12 years Mary E. Gazlay (33, Ohio, Aug. 1866, 5 children, 4 living); daughter [sic, actually a son] Bird T. Gazlay (10, Michigan, July 1889); son Ralph L. Gazlay (7, Michigan, Mar. 1893); son Vollie I. Gazlay (5, Michigan, May 1895); daughter Flossie M. Gazlay (3, Michigan, Apr. 1897); border Samuel Johnson (45, Pennsylvania, July 1856, day laborer); wife of 11 years Anna Johnson (38, Ohio, Nov. 1861).
  26. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Antrim County, Chestonia Township, Enumeration District 3, Sheet No. 1B, family of Eugene M. Gazley (44, Michigan, farmer); wife of 22 years Mary E. Gazley (40, Ohio, 7 children, 6 living); son Bird P. Gazley (20, Michigan, laborer, odd jobs); son Ralph L. Gazley (17, Michigan); son Vollie I. Gazley (15, Michigan); daughter Flossie M. Gazley (13, Michigan); Arnold L. Gazley (9, Michgan); daughter Venice J. Gazley (1 7/12, Michigan). Eugene is living next to his brother Lawrence and his family.
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Wayne County, Highland Park City, Enumeration District 704, Sheet No. 25B, family of Bird P. Gazlay (31, Michigan, filer, automobile fact[ory]); wife Lillian Gazlay (32, Michigan); daughter Mary K. Gazlay (1 11/12, Michigan); daughter Marjorie Gazlay (3/12, Michigan); brother Arnol Gazlay (18, Michigan).
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Oakland County, Ferndale City, Enumeration District 63-20, Sheet No. 12B, family of Bird Gazlay (40, Michigan, filer, body factory, first married age 27); wife Lillian Gazlay (42, Michigan, first married age 28); daughter Mary C. Gazlay (12, Michigan); daughter Marjorie J. Gazlay (10, Michigan); daughter Marilyn Gazlay (9, Michigan); daughter Arlene P. Gazlay (7, Michigan); daughter Dorothy Gazlay (5, Michigan); daughter Edythe L. Gazlay (5/12, Michigan).
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Oakland County, Holly Village, Enumeration District 63-49, Sheet No. 4A, family of Bird P. Gazley (50, Michigan, press operator, Foster Body manufacturing); wife Lillian A. Gazley (52, Michigan); daughter Marjorie Gazley (20, Michigan, waitress, tavern); daughter Marilyn Gazley (19, Michigan, waitress, tavern); daughter Arlene Gazley (17, Michigan); daughter Dorothy Gazley (15, Michigan); daughter Edythe Gazley (10, Michigan); daughter Mary Freeman (22, Michigan, cook, tavern); grand daughter Sandra Freeman (1, Michigan).
  30. Deaths, The Mancelona Herald, Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan, available at fultonhistory.com, 24 March 1960, Mrs. Volley Gazlay (Ivah Post) of Jackson, died 28 February 1960. The article also indicates that Volley’s brother Bird Gazlay died three weeks earlier, and that they were formerly Alba residents.
  31. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; Lillian Anna Ruff Gazlay, born: 22 December 1887 in Pulaski, Jackson County, Michigan; died: May 1970 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, eight siblings, husband, and six children).
  32. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Lillian Anna Gazlay, born: 22 December 1887 in Pulaski, Jack[son] [County], Michigan; father: Augustus Ruff; mother: Catherine Rothaermel.
  33. Obituary, Battle Creek Enquirer, Battle Creek, Michigan (available at newspapers.com), 13 May 1970, Lillian (Ruff) Gazlay, 82, died 10 May 1970 in Flint (Michigan). The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of several family members.
  34. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Bird Gazlay, age 27, born in Michigan; Lillian Ruff, age 28, born in Michigan; married 16 December 1916 in Calhoun [County], Michigan; groom’s parents: Eugene [Gazlay] and Mary Walters [sic, Waters]; bride’s parents: Augusta [Ruff] and Catherine.
  35. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan Donna Gazlay, born: 7 January 1928 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan; died: 9 January 1928 in Albion, Calhoun COunty, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and five siblings).
  36. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Gazlay, Donna Maude, born: 7 January 1928 in Albion, Michigan; died: 9 January 1928 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan; father: Bird Gazlay; mother: Lillian Ruff.
  37. Sweet/Fish/Gazlay/Post Family Tree, Ancestry (website), Owner: Eagan Anderson, Florida. Although few sources are shown in this extensive tree, the birth, marriage, death, names, and other details typically agree with other sources. This tree is generally cited as a reference in our Gazlay Family History website only where the information is not found in any other source, such as children who died in infancy, middle names, etc.
  38. Michigan, Return of Births for Antrim County, for the year ending 31 December 1893, Ralph Gazley, born 7 March 1893 in Mancelona; parents: Eugene Gazley and Mary Gazley.
  39. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Lowell Ralph Gazlay, Serial Number U1431, born 7 March 1893 in Marcelona, Michigan.
  40. Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Ralph Lowell Gazley, born 7 March 1895, died 25 March 1986. Spouse: Thelma E. Post Gazlay [from record, which includes birth and marriage records for Ralph].
  41. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Lowell R. Gazlay, died 25 March 1896 in Sandstone, Jackson [County], Michigan; born 7 March 1993 [sic, 1893].
  42. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Houghton County, Duncan Township, Enumeration District 140, Sheet No. 1A, family of Ralph L. Gazlay (26, Michigan, millwright); wife Thelma Gazlay (23, Michigan); daughter Bethany M. Gazlay (2, Michigan); son Francis E. Gazlay (1, Michigan). They are living next door to Thelma’s parents and siblings.
  43. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Jackson County, Summit Township, Enumeration District 38-51, Sheet No. 16B and 17A,family of Ralph L. Gazley (38, Michigan, machinist, first married age 21); wife Thelma E. Gazley (35, Michigan, first married age 18); daughter Bethany Gazley (12, Michigan); son Francis Gazley (11, Michigan); daughter June Gazley (7, Michigan); son Wayne Gazley [this is apparently son Calvin] (6, Michigan); daughter Emogine Gazley (4 8/12, Michigan); son Merton Gazley (3 7/12, Michigan); son Dwight Gazley (1 7/12, Michigan).
  44. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Jackson County, Jackson City, Ralph L. Gazley [indexed as Gayley], 47 Michigan, machinist, automotive parts; wife Thelma E. Gazley, 43, Michigan; son Francis E. Gazley, 21, Michigan, machinist, automotive parts; daughter June C. Gazley, 17, Michigan, housework, private home; son Wayne L. Gazley, 16, Michigan; daughter Imogene M. Gazley, 14, Michigan; son Merton L. Gazley 13, Michigan; son Dwight R. Gazley, 11, Michigan; daughter Barbara A. Gazley, 7, Michigan; son David P. Gazley, 1, Michigan.
  45. Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Thelma E. Post Gazley, born 21 July 1896, died 17 June 1950. Spouse: Ralph Lowell Gazley [from record].
  46. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Clinton County, Victor Township, Enumeration District 18, Sheet No. 3A, family of Frank D. Post (38, Michigan, Sept 1861, farmer); wife of 14 years Emma A. Post (34, Michigan, June 1865, 2 children, 2 living); daughter Iva F. Post (11, Michigan, Apr 1889); daughter Thelma E. Post (2, Michigan, July 1897).
  47. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Ralph Gazlay, age 21, born in Wetzell, [Antrim County], Michigan; Thelma Post, age 17, born in Michigan; married 12 June 1914 in Alba, Antrim [County], Michigan; groom’s parents: Eugene Gazlay and Mary Watersen [sic, Waters]; bride’s parents: Frank Post and Emma Mower.
  48. Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Ruth Creech Smith Gazley: Ruth Creech Gazlay / Feb. 7, 1903 Mar. 2, 1980 [from grave marker]. The record provides details of her first marriage to Lloyd W. Creech.
  49. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Ruth A. Gazlay, died 2 March 1980 in Jackson, Jackson [County], Michigan; born 7 February 1903.
  50. Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995; Vollie Gazley, born 4 May 1895 in Antrim [County], Michigan; Father: Eugene M. Gazley; Mother: Mary.
  51. Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Vollie I. Gazley, b. 1895, d. 1972. Spouse: Ivah F. Gazley [from record].
  52. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Vollie I. Gazlay, born 4 May 1995 [sic, 1895]; died 8 Feb 1972, Napoleon, Jackson [County], Michigan.
  53. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Houghton County, Duncan Township, Enumeration District 14 [sic, actually ED 140], Sheet No. 2A, family of Eugene M. Glazlay [sic, misspelled in the Census record for all family members but correctly spelled Gazlay in this citation] (55, Michigan, foreman, handle factory); Mary E. Gazlay (50, Ohio); son Vollie I. Gazlay (25, Michigan, laborer, handle factory); daughter Venice J. Gazlay (11, Michigan).
  54. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Jackson County, Jackson City, Enumeration District 38-30, Sheet No. 15A, family of Fred [sic] Post (69, Michigan, laborer, factory, first married age 24); wife Emma Post (65, Michigan, first married age 20); son-in-law Vollen Gasley (35, Michigan, machinist, factory, first married age 30); daughter Iva Gasley (38, Michigan, first married age 33); gr. daughter Vivia Gasley (2 3/12, Michigan); son Ernest Post (22, Michigan, laborer, factory, first married age 20); daughter-in-law Anna Post (19, Michigan, first married age 17); gr. daughter Katharine Post (1 1/12, Michigan).
  55. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Vollie Gazlay, age 32, born in Michigan; Ivah F. Past, age 34, born in Michigan; married 15 July 1927 in Marquette, Iron, Michigan [sic, the location is most likely Iron County, which was formed from land apportioned from Marquette and Menominee Counties]; groom’s parents: Eugene Sidnaw [sic, Sidnaw is apparently where he was from in Michigan] and Mary Waters; bride’s parents: Frank Past and Emma Mower.
  56. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Houghton County, Duncan Township, Enumeration District 140, Sheet No. 1A, family of Frank D. Post (59, Michigan, laborer, handle factory); wife Emily E. Post (55, Michigan); daughter Iva F. Post (26, Michigan, operator, telephone co.); daughter Genevieve E. Post (18, Michigan, operator, telephone co.); son Ernest F. Post (12, Michigan).
  57. Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Ivah F. Gazley, b. 1888, d. 1960. Spouse: Vollie I. Gazley [from record].
  58. Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Vivian P. Gazley, b. 1926, d. 1986 [from record].
  59. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Vivian P. Gazlay, died 19 January 1986 in Jackson, Jackson [County], Michigan; born 3 July 1926.
  60. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Flossie M. Gazley, born 11 April 1897 in Mancelona Township, Antrim [County], Michigan; Father: Eugene Gazley, born in Michgan; Mother: Mary Gazley, born in Ohio.
  61. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Flossie M. Gazlay Bowman, born: 1897; died: 1977 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, five siblings, husband, and eight children).
  62. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Flossie M. Bowman, died 8 June 1977 in Frenchtown, Monroe [County], Michigan; born 11 April 1997 [sic, 1897].
  63. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Houghton County, Duncan Township, Enumeration District 140, Sheet No. 1B, family of Howard C. Bowman (22, Ohio, mill setter, handle factory); wife Flossie M. Bowman (22, Michigan).
  64. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Monroe County, LaSalle Township, Enumeration District 58-16, Sheet No. 16B, family of Howard Bowman (32, Ohio, truck driver, first married age 21); wife Flossie Bowman (32, Michigan, first married age 21); son Eugene Bowman (9, Michigan); daughter Mildred Bowman (7, Michigan); son Leon Bowman (6, Michigan); son Lowell Bowman (4 10/12, Michigan); son Warren Bowman (2 4/12, Michigan); daughter Audrey Bowman (1 7/12, Michigan).
  65. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Monroe County, La Salle Township, Enumeration District 58-21, Sheet No. 18A, family of Howard Bowman (43, Ohio, truck driver, road work); wife Flossie Bowman (43, Michigan); son Eugene Bowman (20, Michigan, auto mechanic, retail auto); daughter Mildred Bowman (17, Michigan); son Leon Bowman (16, Michigan); son Lowell Bowman (15, Michigan); son Warren Bowman (13, Michigan); daughter Audrey Bowman (12, Michigan); son Lysle Bowman (10, Michigan); son Delbert Bowman (8, Michigan); daughter Marlene Bowman (2, Michigan).
  66. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Howard Clifford Bowman, born: 1897 in Medina, Medina County, Ohio; died: 1989 in Monroe County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, wife, and eight children).
  67. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Howard C. Bowman, died 20 June 1989 in Frenchtown, Monroe [County], Michigan, born 21 August 1897.
  68. Find a Grave (website). Fort Meigs Cemetery, Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio; Arnol L. Gazlay, born: 1901; died: June 1959 [from record].
  69. Ohio Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997; Arnol Lee Gazlay, died 25 June 1959 in Perrysburg, Wood [County], Ohio; buried in Perrysburg, Wood [County], Ohio; born 9 November 1901 in Alba, [Antrim County], Michigan; father: Gene Gazlay; mother: Mary Waters.
  70. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Ontonagon County, Rockland, Enumeration District 66-14, Sheet No. 6B and 7A; family of Arnol Lee Gazlay (38, Michigan, hydro plant operator, power co.); wife Lulu Gazlay (39, Michigan); son Arnold Gene Gazlay (15, Michigan); son Leland Geo. Gazlay (13, Michigan); Colleen Millicent Gazlay (9, Michigan).
  71. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg, E.D. 87-58, Sheet No. 7-8, Arnol [indexed as Cunol] Gazlay, 48, Michigan, machinist, ordinance depot; wife Lulu Gazlay, 49, Michigan; daughter Coleen Gazlay, 19, Michigan, secretary, office work, interior decorator; son Alan Gazlay, 3, Ohio.
  72. Find a Grave (website). Fort Meigs Cemetery, Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio; Lulu M. Gazlay, born: 1900; died: August 1959 [from record].
  73. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Arnol Gazlay, age 19, born in Alba, mill sawyer, son of E. M. Gazlay and Mary Waters; Lulu Johnson, age 20, born in Sidnaw, daughter of A. G. Johnson and Mattie Scheck; married on 29 July 1921 in Hancock, Michigan. Record includes image of Return of Marriages in the County of Houghton for the Quarter Ending September 30, 1921.
  74. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Gazlay, female, died: 8 August 1959 in Wood [County], Ohio; age 58; widowed.
  75. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Venus J. Gazlay Lietzke, born: 1908; died: 1978 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, five siblings, husband and one child).
  76. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Venus J. Lietzke, died 18 September 1978 in Monroe, Monroe [County], Michigan; born 11 September 1908.
  77. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Monroe County, Erie Township, Enumeration District 58-10, Sheet No. 3B, family of Melvin Lietzke(22, Michigan, bailer, hay crew, first married age 20); wife Venus Lietzke (21, Michigan, first married age 19); mother-in-law Mary Gazlay (63, Ohio, widow).
  78. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Monroe County, La Salle Township, Enumeration District 58-21, Sheets 17B, 18A, family of Melvin Lietzke (31, Michigan, laborer, road work); wife Venus Lietzke (31, Michigan); mother in law Mary Gazley (72, Michigan, widow).
  79. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Melvin Ernst Lietzke, born: 11 October 1907 in Temperance, Monroe County, Michigan; died: 23 June 1979 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, four siblings, wife, and one child).
  80. Obituary, The Blade, Toledo, Ohio, 24 June 1979, Melvin Lietzke, died 23 June 1979 in Toledo, Ohio. The article names his son Clayton, and three sisters.
  81. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, Lena Marie Gazlay Cobb, born: 15 July 1903 in Alba, Antrim County, Michigan; died: 10 September 1976 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, two spouses, and one child).
  82. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Antrim County, Chestonia Township, Enumeration District 3, Sheet No. 1B, Lawrence M. Gazley (42, Michigan, filer, saw mill); wife of 17 years Minnie J. Gazley (39, Michigan, 1 child, 1 living); daughter Lena M. Gazley (6, Michigan); border Myrtle M. Gates (6, Michigan); border Adda M. Anderson (19, Michigan). Lawrence is living next to his brother Eugene and his family.
  83. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Emmet County, Petoskey City, Enumeration District 168, Sheet No. 7A, family of Lawrence Gazley (52, Michigan, millwright, block factory); wife Minnie Gazley (49, Michigan); Lena Gazley (16, Michigan); mother Mary Gazley (83, Canada, widow, naturalized 1883).
  84. Draft Registration Card, World War I, John Calvin Otis, serial no. 2376; born: 22 April 1898; nearest relative: Mrs. James Otis, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
  85. Find a Grave (website). Circle Hill Cemetery, Williamsburg, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, John Calvin Otis: John Calvin / Otis / 1898 - 1933 [from grave marker; the record lists a note: Civil War, but he was born over 30 years after the war; he was known to have served during WWI].
  86. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; John C. Otis, age 27, born in Ohio; and Lena Marie Gazlay, age 22, born in Michigan; married 27 November 1925 in Orvosco, Isabella [County], Michigan; groom’s parents: James Otis and Abigail Colt; bride’s parents: L. M. Gazlay and Minnie Harris.
  87. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Otis, John Calvin, died: 5 June 1933 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse [County], Michigan; born: 22 April 1898 in Green Springs, Ohio; father: James Otis; mother: Abigal Colt.
  88. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, Kenneth B. Cobb, born: 22 December 1900 in Michigan; died: 24 July 1946 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary, and provides the names and links for his parents and wife).
  89. Find a Grave (website). Fairview Cemetery, Weidman, Isabella County, Michigan, John Calvin Otis, Jr., born: 13 January 1929 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; died: 25 October 1940 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents).
  90. Michigan, Return of Births for Antrim County, for the year ending 31 December 1893, Leo Roy Gazley, born 6 September 1893 in Mancelona; parents: Chas. Gazley and Lyda Gazley.
  91. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Iron County, Stambaugh Township, Enumeration District 144, Sheet No. 9B, family of Chas. Gazley (39, Michigan, filer, lumber mill); wife of 18 years Lydia Gazley (35, Michigan, 1 child, 1 living); son Leo R. Gazley (16, Michigan).
  92. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Delta County, City of Gladstone, Enumeration District 69, Sheet No. 2B, family of Ray Gazlay (26, Michigan, machinist, Electrical Co.); wife Myrtle Gazlay (25, Michigan); son Donald Gazlay (3 7/12, Michigan); sister-in-law Martha Duff (21, Michigan, stenographer, express).
  93. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Delta County, Gladstone, Enumeration District 21-21, Sheet No. 9B, family of Ray L. Gazley (36, Michigan, foreman, Electric Co., first married age 21); wife Myrtle Gazley (35, Michigan, first married age 20); son Donald D. Gazley (13, Michigan); son Robert Gazley (7, Michigan).
  94. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Delta County, Gladstone, Enumeration District 21-26, Sheet No. 7B, family of Leo Ray Gazlay (46, Michigan, foreman, elect. co.); wife Myrtle Gazlay (42, Michigan); son Donald D. Gazlay (23, Michgan); son Robert R. Gazlay (17, Michigan).
  95. 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.
  96. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Myrtle Gazlay, no. 372-12-3543; died: 5 September 2001; born: 7 November 1894; last place of residence: Menominee [County], Michigan.
  97. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Myrtle Duff Gazlay, born: 7 November 1894 in Escanaba, Michigan; father: unknown; mother: unknown.
  98. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  99. Michigan, Iron County, Return of Marriages, Ray Gazley, age 21, son of Chas. Gaz[ley] and [Lyd]ia Keller; Myrtle Duff, age 20, daughter of Harry Duff and [Car]lotta Snowden; married 11 October 1914 in Iron River.
  100. Cemetery Record, Fernwood Cemetery, Gladstone, Escanaba Township, Delta County, Michigan, available at Delta County, Michigan, Genealogical Society (website: dc.migs.org); Gazley, Leo Roy [sic].
  101. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Donald Gazlay, no. 369-03-7349, died December 1986, born 8 May 1916.
  102. Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988, Donald Duff Gazlay, died 24 December 1986 in Cook County, Illinois.
  103. Cemetery Record, Fernwood Cemetery, Gladstone, Escanaba Township, Delta County, Michigan, available at Delta County, Michigan, Genealogical Society (website: dc.migs.org); Gazley, Donald Duff.
  104. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Minnie A. Camp, born: 3 January 1894; died: 2 January 1983 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  105. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Minnie Camp, no. 369-68-0931, died January 1983, born 3 January 1894.
  106. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 61, Sheet No. 8B, family of Frank D. Herman (29, Michigan, May 1871, farmer); wife of 9 years Leona A. Herman (26, Michigan, Dec. 1873, 4 children, 3 living); daughter Minnie A. Herman (6, Michigan, Jan. 1894); son Freddie L. Herman (4, Michigan, Dec. 1895); daughter Hattie B. Herman (1, Michigan, July 1898). [They are listed 2 houses away from Christopher and Margaret Herman.]
  107. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 70, Sheet No. 3B, family of Frank Herman (39, Michigan, farmer); wife of 19 years Leona Herman (37, Michigan, 10 children, 9 living); father Christopher Herman (84, Germany, married 49 years); daughter Minnie I. Herman (16, Michigan); son Fred Herman (14, Michigan); daughter Hattie Herman (11, Michigan); daughter Ruby Herman (8, Michigan); son Ralph Herman (6, Michigan); daughter Margaret Herman (4, Michigan); son Albert Herman (2, Michigan); daughter Esther Herman (1 6/12, Michigan); daughter Mildred Herman (4/12, Michigan).
  108. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Township, Enumeration District 99, Sheet No. 11B, family of Harry Camp (29, Michigan, farmer); wife Mine [sic, Minnie] Camp (26, Michigan).
  109. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Township, Enumeration District 11-42, Sheet No. 12A, family of Harry E. Camp (39, Michigan, farmer, first married age 21); wife Minnie A. Camp (36, Michigan, first married age 18); daughter Audrey G. Camp (5, Michigan).
  110. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Township, E.D. 11-63, Sheet No. 2B, Harry Camp, 49, Michigan, farmer, own farm; wife Minnie Camp, 46, Michigan; daughter Audrey Camp, 15, Michigan.
  111. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Harry E. Camp, Serial No. 1750, born 1 December 1890 in Buchanan, Michigan; farmer; married.
  112. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Harry E. Camp, born: 1 December 1890; died: December 1983 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  113. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Camp, Harry, no. 380-36-5689, died December 1983, born 1 December 1890.
  114. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Harry Camp, age 21, born in Michigan; father: Calvin; mother: Goldman; Minnie Herman, age 18, born in Michigan; father: Frank; mother: Gazlay; married on 3 January 1912 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan.
  115. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Fred L. Herman, born: 1895; died: 1969 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  116. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Herman, Fred, no. 313-10-7320, died July 1969, born 2 December 1895.
  117. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 84, Sheet No. 2B, family of Fred L. Herman (24, Michigan, cove maker, foundry); wife Oral Herman (24, Ohio).
  118. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-21, Sheet No. 3A, family of Fred L. Herman (34, Michigan, electrician, Electric Co.); wife of 24 years Oral R. Herman (34, Ohio); son Kenneth C. Herman (9, Michigan); son Arnold L. Herman (7, Michigan); daughter Betty Ann Herman (2 1/12, Michigan); niece Thelma M. Murphy (8/12, Michigan).
  119. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Oral R. Herman, born: 1895; died: 1967 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  120. Michigan, Berrien County, Return of Marriages for the year ending December 31st, A.D. 1919, Fred L. Herman, age 23, born in Michigan; name of father: Frank; maiden name of mother: Gazley; Oral R. Dick, age 23, born in Ohio; name of father: Edd; maiden name of mother: Otto; married 1 November 1919 in Berrien Springs, Mich.
  121. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Kenneth C. Herman, died 31 December 1989 in St. Joseph, Berrien [County], Michigan; born 25 February 1921.
  122. Find a Grave (website). Lincoln Charter Township Cemetery, Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan; Hattie Herman Quardokus, born: 21 July 1898; died: 2 July 1994 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, ten siblings, husband, and five children).
  123. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Hattie B. Quardokus, died 2 July 1994 in South Haven, Van Buren [County], Michigan, born 21 July 1898.
  124. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Berrien County, St. Joseph City, Enumeration District 108, Sheet No. 12B, family of Jack P. Wright (40, Michigan, assembler, machine shop); wife Martha Wright (38, Michigan); father-in-law Herman Quardokus (70, Pompern. Germany, widow, immigrated 1891); sister-in-law Minnie Quardokus (31, Michigan, pad maker, rubber plant); Harry Quardokus (26, Michigan, machine hand, auto specialty); sister-in-law Hattie Quardokus (21, Michigan, teacher, public school).
  125. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Lincoln Township, Enumeration District 11-32, Sheet No. 10A, family of Harry Quardogus [sic] (36, Michigan, laborer, federal building, first married age 26; wife Hattie Quardogus (31, Michigan, first married age 21); daughter Jane Quardogus (9, Michigan); daughter Clare Quardogus (8, Michigan); son Fay Quardogus (6, Michigan); daughter Chatharina Quardogus (3 8/12).
  126. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Lincoln Township, Enumeration District 11-45, Sheet No. 8A, family of Harry Quardokus (46, Michigan, farmer, fruit farm); wife Hattie Quardokus (41, Michigan); daughter Jane Quardokus (19, Michigan); daughter Clair Quardokus (18, Michigan); son Fay Quardokus (16, Michigan); daughter Jacqueline Quardokus (14, Michigan); son Harlan Quardokus (5, Michigan).
  127. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Harry Henry Quardokus, born 18 August 1893 in Lincoln, Michigan; parents: Herman and Bertha Quardokus, both born in Germany.
  128. Find a Grave (website). Lincoln Charter Township Cemetery, Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan; Harry H. Quardokus, born: 1 August 1893; died: April 1969 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, seven siblings, wife, and five children).
  129. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1935, License No. 1223, 1919; Harry H. Quardokus, age 26, born in Michigan; Father’s Name: Herman; Mother’s Maiden Name: Rutz; Hattie B. Herman, age 21, born in Michigan; Father’s Name: Frank; Mother’s Maiden Name: Gayley [sic]; date of license: 25 October 1919, Berrien County, Michigan. Record includes images of the front and back of the marriage license.
  130. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Harry Quardokus, SSN: 377189893, born 1 August 1893, died 14 April 1969.
  131. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Ruby G. Spangler, died: 11 June 1969 in Los Angeles, California; born: 6 September 1901 in Michigan; mother: Gazley.
  132. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 82, Sheet No. 1A, family of Frank Herman (49, Michigan, farmer); wife Leona Herman (47, Michigan); daughter Ruby Herman (18, Michigan); son Ralph Herman (16, Michigan, farm laborer); daughter Margaret Herman (13, Michigan); son Albert Herman (12, Michigan); daughter Esther Herman (11, Michigan); daughter Mildred Herman (9, Michigan); son Wilson Herman (7, Michigan); daughter Illah Herman (6, Michigan); daughter Evelyn Herman (3 4/12, Michigan).
  133. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Benton Township, Enumeration District 11-7, Sheet No. 5B, family of Donald Spangler (29, Indiana, pattern maker, pattern shop); wife Ruby Spangler (28, Michigan); daughter Beverly Spangler (6, Michigan).
  134. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Benton Township, E.D. 11-8A, Sheet No. 19B, Donald Spangler, 39, Indiana, pattern maker, wood patterns; wife Ruby Spangler, 38, Michigan; daughter Beverly Spangler, 16, Michigan.
  135. Michigan, Berrien County, Return of Marriages for the quarter ending March 31st, A.D. 1923, Donald Spangler, age 22, born in Indiana; name of father: John; maiden name of mother: Hayes; Ruby Herman, age 21, Michigan; name of father: Frank; maiden of mother: Gazley; married 3 February 1923 in Buchanan, Mich.
  136. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Donald H. Spangler, died: 29 November 1973 in Los Angeles, California; born: 8 September 1901 in Indiana.
  137. Find a Grave (website). Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville, Cass County, Michigan, Ralph David Herman, born: 4 January 1904 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died: August 1986 in Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, wife, and ten siblings). From headstone: Herman / Ralph D. / 1904-1986 / Elizabeth I. / 1903-1984.
  138. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ralph Herman, SSN: 309104189, died 30 August 1986, born 6 January 1904; US Navy 30 August 1922 - 25 August 1926.
  139. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-21, Sheet No. 8A, family of Ralph D. Herman (26, Michigan, machinist, differentials, first married age 24); wife Elizabeth I Herman (26, Indiana, first married age 21); step-daughter Virginia M. Dayle (4 10/12, Indiana).
  140. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Cass County, Ontwa Township, E.D. 14-15, Sheet No. 5A, Ralph David Herman, 36, Michigan, machinist; wife Elizabeth Herman, 36, Indiana; step daughter Virginia May Doyle, 13, Indiana.
  141. Find a Grave (website). Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville, Cass County, Michigan, Elizabeth Irene Sherry Quardokus, born: 1903; died: 1984 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and husband).
  142. Michigan, Berrien County, Return of Marriages for the year ending December 31st, A.D. 1924, Harry L. Doyle, age 19, born in Minnesota; father: Edward; mother: Minhart; and Elizabeth Sherry, age 21, born in Indiana; father: Harry; mother; Witwer; married on 27 September 1924 in St. Joseph, Michigan.
  143. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Elizabeth Herman, died: December 1984; born: 23 May 1903; last place of residence: Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan.
  144. Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Elizabeth I. Herman, State No. 84-043121, died: 19 December 1984 in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana; born: 23 May 1903 in Indiana; married, husband: Ralph D. Herman; father: Harry Sherry; mother: Anna Elizabeth Witwer; cemetery: Adamsville Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Michigan.
  145. Michigan Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995; Margaret Murphy, died 17 November 1937 in Oshtemo, Kalamazoo [County], Michigan; born 22 January 1906 in Buchanan Twp, Michigan; father: Frank Herman, born in Buchanan Twp., Michigan; mother: Leona Gazlay, born in Buchanan Twp., Michigan; widowed; spouse: Marvin Murphy; buried in Berrien Springs.
  146. Find a Grave (website). Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan; Mary Margaret Herman Murphy, born: 22 January 1906 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 17 November 1937 in Oshtemo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of her death certificate; and provides the names and links for her parents, ten siblings, husband, and one child).
  147. Find a Grave (website). Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan; Marvin M. / Murphy / 1905-1929 [from headstone]; spouse: Margaret Herman Murphy [from record, which also gives his birth year, date of death, age as 24 years, 8 months, 10 days, and names of his parents] [constructed birth date: 16 March 1905].
  148. Michigan, Berrien County, Return of Marriages for the year ending December 31st, A.D. 1925, Marvin Murphy, age 21, born in Michigan; name of father: Miles; maiden name of mother: Murphy; Margaret Herman, age 20, born in Michigan; name of father: Frank; maiden name of mother: Gazley; married 27 April 1925 in St. Joseph, Mich.
  149. Michigan Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995; Marvin Miles Murphy, died 26 November 1929 in Niles, Berrien [County], Michigan; age 24; Father: Miles Murphy, born in Michigan; Mother: Cora Murphy, born in Indiana.
  150. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Albert Kenneth Herman, born: 16 July 1907; died: 14 February 2001 [from record, which provides the name and link for his parents, ten siblings, wife, and three children].
  151. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Herman, Albert K., no. 365-01-7099, died 14 February 2001, born 16 July 1907.
  152. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-22, Sheet No. 5A, family of Albert Herman (22, Michigan, laborer, auto egg factory, first married age 18); wife Lorna Herman (22, Michigan, first married age 18); daughter Alberta Herman (3 5/12, Michigan); son Daniel Herman (1, Michigan). They live next door to Albert’s parents and several siblings.
  153. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-32, Sheet No. 8A, family of Fred Bromley (60, Michigan, janitor, foundry, auto parts factory); wife Mabelle Bromley (59, Michigan); son Fred Bromley, Jr. (19, Buchanan, Mich., asst. carpenter, contractor, building); daughter Norma Bromley (17, Buchanan, Mich.); son Richard Bromley (15, Buchanan, Mich.); son in law Albert Herman (32, Berrien Co., Mich, auto parts factory); daughter Lorna Herman (32, Boyne, Mich., shipping department, pattern factory); granddaughter Alberta Herman (13, Buchanan, Mich.); grandson Daniel Herman (11, Buchanan, Mich.); grand-daughter Dolores Herman (9, Buchanan, Mich.); grand-son Lonnie Lee Herman (0, Buchanan, Mich.); son Elwinn Bromley (27, Buchanan, inspector, auto parts factory); daughter-in-law Helen Bromley (25, Dowagiac, Mich.).
  154. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Lorna Bromley Herman, born: 20 January 1908in Boyne City, Charlevoix County, Michigan; died: 6 May 1986 in Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan [from record, which includes a copy of her obituary, and provides the names and links for her parents, husband, eight siblings, and three children].
  155. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Lorna E. Herman, died 6 May 1986 in Berrien, Berrien [County], Michigan, born 20 January 1908.
  156. Find a Grave (website). Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan, Esther L. Herman Howe: Howe / William / 1904-1987 / Esther L. / 1908-1978 [from headstone]. The record includes an obituary from The Niles Star, 24 November 1978, that gives birth, marriage and death dates, names of her husband, eight children and seven siblings.
  157. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Esther Howe, died 24 November 1978 in Berrien, Berrien [County], Michigan, born 10 August 1908.
  158. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-22, Sheet No. 5A, family of William Howe (23, U.S., laborer, auto egg factory, first married age 18); wife Esther Howe (21, Michigan, first married age 17); son Justine Howe (4 8/12, Michigan); daughter Hilda Howe (3 8/12, Michigan); son Robert Howe (2, Michigan); son Jack Howe (9/12, Michigan). They are living next door to Esther’s parents and several siblings.
  159. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Township, Enumeration District 11-63, Sheet No. 61A, family of William Howe (37, Russia, machinist, auto shop); wife Esther Howe (32, Michigan); daughter Hilda Howe (13, Michigan); Robert Howe (11, Michigan); Jack Howe (10, Michigan); Shirley Howe (8, Michigan); Raymond Howe (5, Michigan); Gordon Howe (1, Michigan); Ronald Howe (8/12, Michigan).
  160. Find a Grave (website). Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan, William Howe: Howe / William / 1904-1987 / Esther L. / 1908-1978 [from headstone]. The record includes an obituary from The Herald Palladium, 6 April 1987, that gives birth and death dates, names of his wife, eight children and four siblings.
  161. Michigan, Berrien County, Return of Marriages for the year ending December 31st, A.D. 1925, Wm Howe, age 22, born in Michigan; name of father: John; maiden name of mother: Miller; Esther Herman, age 18, born in Michigan; name of father: Frank; maiden of mother: Gazley; married 27 April 1925 in St. Joseph, Mich.
  162. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; William Howe, died 4 April 1987 in Berrien, Berrien [County], Michigan, born 2 February 1904.
  163. Find a Grave (website). Long Lake Cemetery, Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan, Justin Allen Howe, born: 11 August 1925 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 10 April 1939 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parent and two siblings).
  164. Find a Grave (website). Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Branch County, Michigan, Mildred Fern Herman Lear, born: 10 March 1910 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 6 August 2005 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and ten siblings).
  165. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Lear, Mildred, no. 376-64-4725, died 6 August 2005, born 10 March 1910.
  166. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-31, Sheet No. 6B, family of William F. Lear (35, Wisconsin, molder, auto parts factory); wife Mildred J. Lear (30, Michigan); son Normal F. Lear (8, Michigan); brother Lyron Lear (12, Michigan).
  167. Obituary, The Herald Palladium, St. Joseph, Michigan, 8 August 2005, Mildred F. Lear, died: 6 August 2005 in Buchanan, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, two sons, and one sister.
  168. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Lear, William F., died 8 October 1984 in Buchanan, Berrien [County], Michigan, born 8 September 1904.
  169. Find a Grave (website). Galien Township Cemetery, Galien, Berrien County, Michigan, Herman / June 11, 1931 / Wilson H. / Nov. 21, 1912 / Apr. 20, 1986 / Gertrude G. / July 8, 1913 / Dec. 17, 2002 [from headstone]; The record includes his obituary from the Niles Daily Star on 21 April 1986 which gives his birth, marriage, death dates, names of his spouse, children, and surviving siblings.
  170. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Herman, Wilson H., died 20 April 1986 in Buchanan, Berrien [County], Michigan, born 21 November 1912.
  171. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-22, Sheet No. 5A, family of Frank Herman (59, Michigan, farmer, first married age 21); wife Leona Herman (56, Michigan, first married age 19); son Wilson Herman (17, Michigan, laborer, farm); daughter Ilah Herman (16, Michigan); daughter Evelyn Herman (14, Michigan).
  172. Find a Grave (website). Galien Township Cemetery, Galien, Berrien County, Michigan, Gertrude Grace Henspeter Herman; headstone shared by her husband Wilson Herman (see); The record includes her obituary from the Berrien County Record, which includes her birth, marriage, death dates, and names of her husband, and children. Her parents are also named in the record.
  173. Find a Grave (website). Galien Township Cemetery, Galien, Berrien County, Michigan, Lawrence Eugene Herman, born: 2 August 1931 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 21 July 1934 in Nile, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of his death certificate; and provides the names and links for his parents and two siblings).
  174. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-33, Sheet No. 13A, family of Frank Herman (67, Michigan, widow, farmer); mother Margaret Howe (97, Indiana, widow); daughter Ilah Howe (26, Michigan, common laborer); son-in-law Gerald Smith (27, Indiana, farmer); daughter Evelyn Smith (24, Michigan); grandson Herman Smith (3, Michigan).
  175. Obituary, legacy.com; Ilah N. Sutton, died: 10 August 2015 in Buchanan, Michigan; born: 23 October 1913. The article provides the names of her parents, husband, children, and four grandchildren.
  176. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Richard Orville Sutton, died 22 May 1994, Niles, Berrien [County], Michigan, born 16 July 1907.
  177. Obituary, Unidentified newspaper, posted at Ancestry message boards, Richard O. Sutton, died 22 May 1994 in Niles, Michigan, born 16 July 1907 in Bunker Hill, Indiana. The obituary provides biographical details and names his wife, children, and sisters.
  178. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Smith, Evelyn E., no. 376-50-3237, died 22 January 1999, born 18 January 1916.
  179. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Herrick Public Library, Evelyn E. Smith, born: 18 January 1916; died: 22 January 1999 in Berrien Center. The article provides the names of her survivors, including her husband, two children, two sisters, and one brother.
Fourth Generation
43. Robert Warren ‘Glen’ Glendenning (born Gazlay)4 (George,3 Herbert,2 David1), born 22 June 1945 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming;1 died 20 February 2000 in Texas City, Galveston County, Texas.1 Glen married, first, 16 September 1967, Melody Ann Behrens2 (born ca. 1948, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce on 31 May 1973 in Brazoria County, Texas.2 Glen married, second, 18 August 1975 in Harris County, Texas, Gladys J. Deforest3 (born ca. 1953, parents not determined). Glen married, third, 24 October 1998 in Galveston County, Texas, Betty V. Watts4 (born ca. 1957, parents not determined).

 115i. Shannon Marie Glendenning, born 18 October 1970 in Harris County, Texas.5

44. Mary Catherine Gazlay4 (Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 8 January 1918 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan;6, 7, 8, 9, 10 died 18 May 2011 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma.6 Mary married, 3 January 1938 in LaGrange County, Indiana, Donald Francis Freeman7 (born 30 October 1917 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, the son of Lester E. Freeman and Belle Olmstead;7, 11, 12 Donald died 6 June 1997 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan11, 12, 13).

+116i. Sandra Anne Freeman, born 15 September 1938 in Michigan. Married (1) Henry Martin Sante Married (2) Terry D. Castor.
+117ii. Rita Lee Freeman, born 26 November 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Married Gerald Lee ‘Jerry’ Bailey.
+118iii. Donald Dale Freeman, born 28 February 1950 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan; died 7 August 2021 in Gaylord, Otsego County, Michigan. Married (1) Melanie Denise Meeuwenberg Married (2) Dawn Renee Berney.
+119iv. Alan Francis Freeman, born 9 January 1955. Married Mary Stouffer.

45. Marjorie Joy Gazlay4 (Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 8 September 1919 in Michigan;8, 9, 10, 14 died 28 May 1998.13, 14 Marjorie married, 13 November 1943 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, John Gerych, Sr.15 (born 19 January 1919 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, the son of William Gerych and Ann _____;15 John died 17 November 200915). Marjorie and John are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.15, 16, 16

+120i. Pamela Jo Gerych, born 6 April 1945; died 18 August 1995 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Married Robert Pierce.
+121ii. Christine Lillian Gerych, born 21 January 1948. Married Donald Ray Venema.
+122iii. Jon Steve Gerych, born 29 October 1951. Married (1) Priscilla Ann Huston Married (2) Jo Anne B. Brundage.

46. Marilyn Lillian Gazlay4 (Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 11 November 1920 in Michigan;9, 10, 17, 18 died 24 October 1968 in Michigan.17, 18 Marilyn married, first, Charles Tindle19 (born ____, parents not determined). Marilyn married, second, 24 August 1947 in Genesee County, Michigan, Robert Edward Freeman21 (born 6 December 1919 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan, the son of Lester Eleough Freeman and Addie Martha Olmstead;20 Robert died 17 October 2007 in Genesee County, Michigan20). Marilyn is buried in Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan.17

+123i. Rodney Charles Freeman (born Tindle), born 9 November 1945 in Hudson, Lenawee County, Michigan; died 4 September 1987 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan. Married Veronica Ann Strickland.
+124i. Robert Jeffrey Freeman, born 4 December 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Married Cheryl Anne Mchugh (née Putnam) .
 125ii. Terry Lee Freeman, born 3 June 1949 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan;22 died 28 April 2006 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.22 Terry is buried in Skyvue Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, Tarrant County, Texas.22
+126iii. Steven Gayle Freeman, born 26 September 1950. Married Rita Dominique Theberge.
 127iv. Dennis Freeman.
 128v. Randy Freeman.
 129vi. Michael Edward Freeman, born 1958;23 died 8 April 1958.23, 24 Michael is buried in Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan.24
 130vii. Cheryl Freeman.

47. Arlene Pearl Gazlay4 (Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 28 February 1923 in Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan;9, 10, 25, 26 died 19 August 1997 in West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan.13, 25, 27 Arlene married, 5 September 1942 in Oakland County, Michigan, Ronald Frederick O’Connell27, 30 (born 3 June 1918 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan, parents not determined;28, 29 Ronald died 28 December 1998 in West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan13, 28, 29). Arlene is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.25 Ronald is buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Holly, Oakland County, Michigan.28

+131i. Ronald Bird ‘Ron’ O’Connell, born 3 September 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; died 31 May 1999 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado. Married Ruby Carol ‘Brake’ Hager.
+132ii. Kathryn Sue O’Connell, born 13 January 1950; twin. Married (1) Gary Don Pierce Married (2) Michael James Annis.
+133iii. Kathleen Gay O’Connell, born 13 January 1950; twin. Married Eric M. Granier.
+134iv. Frederick Charles O’Connell, born 11 January 1957 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; died 12 April 2022 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan. Married Kylene Rene Thomas (née Andrews) .

48. Dorothy Mae Gazlay4 (Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 28 December 1924 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan;9, 10, 31, 32, 33, 34 died 23 October 1999.13, 31, 33 Dorothy married, first, 28 November 1942 in Genesee County, Michigan, Hal W. Pettis37 (born 24 July 1921 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan, parents not determined;35, 36 Hal died 21 June 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan32, 35, 36). Dorothy married, second, 15 November 1948 in Steuben County, Indiana, Donald William Black32 (born 25 November 1924 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, the son of David Black and Hazel Belle Van Sickle;32, 34, 38, 39 Donald died 27 August 199813, 38, 39). Dorothy is buried in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan.31 Hal is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.35 Donald is buried in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan.38

+135i. Lynne Anna Black (born Pettis), born 20 October 1943. Married William Joseph Chouinard, Jr..
+136i. Nancy Donna Black, born 31 March 1949. Married David Lee Kurtz.
 137ii. Randall Scott Black, born 17 November 1956.34

50. Edythe Lorraine Gazlay4 (Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 27 October 1929 in Michigan.9, 10, 40 Edythe married, 1 November 1947 in Genesee County, Michigan, Richard James McSwain41 (born 6 February 1927 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, the son of Drurey Thomas McSwain and Christene L. Blaine;40 Richard died 27 June 1989 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan40). Richard is buried in Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan.40

+138i. James Thomas Mcswain, born 24 November 1949 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan. Married (1) Brenda Rose Williams Married (2) Gloria J. Ferguson.
+139ii. Brenda Joy Mcswain, born 20 October 1950 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan. Married Hugh James Hibner.
+140iii. Lorraine Kay Mcswain, born 28 October 1953 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan. Married Richard Welling Crisp.
+141iv. Wendy Lee Mcswain, born 4 November 1954 in Milo, Oscoda County, Michigan. Married Terry Lee Lake.

51. Bethany Mae ‘Betty’ Gazlay4 (Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 9 August 1917 in Michigan;42, 43, 44, 45, 46 died 7 July 1978 in Summit, Jackson County, Michigan.42, 43 Betty married, 5 November 1937, Harry Paul Fish23 (born 26 June 1916 in Michigan, parents not determined;23, 42, 46, 47 Harry died 15 October 1997 in Michigan23, 42, 47). Betty and Harry are buried in Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.42

52. Francis Eugene ‘Frank’ Gazlay4 (Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 22 December 1918 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan;44, 45, 48, 49 died 25 April 1999 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan.49 Frank married, first, 31 December 1940 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, Barbara Jane Ellison49 (born 21 April 1922, parents not determined;50 Barbara died 11 December 1974 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan49, 50). Frank married, second, 24 May 1975 in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana, Dorothy Lucille MacDonald (née Young) 49 (born 14 November 1930, parents not determined34).

Frank worked at Sutton Tool Company in Sturgis for 27 years, retiring in 1984 as processing engineer. He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church and was active in other community organizations. Frank enjoyed several leisure activities, including boating, fishing, and woodworking.49


+142i. Susan Lurene Gazlay, born 27 March 1943 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; died 3 June 2000 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan. Married Steven Stockwell.
+143ii. Bonnie Lynn Gazlay, born 28 March 1946. Married Paul J. Kondor.

53. June Carol Gazlay4 (Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 26 June 1922 in Michigan;23, 45, 48, 51 died 4 December 1993.23, 51 June married Bernard Joseph Barton23 (born 14 October 1918, parents not determined;23, 52 Bernard died 28 August 2002 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan23, 52). June and Bernard are buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.53, 54

54. Calvin Lowell Gazlay4 (Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 31 August 1923 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan;23, 45, 48, 55, 56, 57 died 12 September 2002 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.23, 55, 56 Calvin married, 25 April 1947 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, Betty Joyce Braun57 (born 20 December 1928 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, the daughter of Jesse W. Braun and Julia Bahr;55, 58 Betty died 198255). Calvin and Betty are buried in Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.55

+144i. Janice Anne Gazlay, born 16 November 1949. Married Roy Hatt.
+145ii. Martin Wayne Gazlay, born 23 December 1953. Married (1) Diana Kay Heselschwerdt Married (2) Shelley Jean Spiess (née Miller) .
+146iii. Scot Edward Gazlay, born 1 July 1958. Married Louann Mary Lubahn.
+147iv. Pamela Kay Gazlay, born 28 June 1964. Married (1) Jeffrey Thomasson Married (2) Keith Henry Watson.

55. Marion Imogene ‘Jean’ Gazlay4 (Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 13 August 1925 in Michigan;45, 48, 59 died 28 July 1995.59 Jean married Howard H. Huntoon (born 28 February 1928, parents not determined34). Their marriage ended in divorce.19

+148i. Danette Lee Huntoon, born 17 July 1952. Married (1) John Lodzenski Married (2) Joseph Flamm.
 149ii. Daniel Ralph Huntoon, born 18 April 1956.34

56. Lee Merton Gazlay4 (Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 9 September 1926 in Michigan;34, 45, 48, 60 died 26 September 2018.60 Lee married Virginia Idabelle Videto (born 13 August 1927, parents not determined;34, 61 Virginia died 16 March 2018 in Concord, Jackson County, Michigan61).

 150i. Dennis James Gazlay, born June 1950.34
+151ii. Marcia Kaye Gazlay, born 23 September 1953. Married Gary Theo Vincent.

57. Dwight Roger Gazlay4 (Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 22 September 1928 in Michigan;45, 48, 62, 63 died 20 April 1985.62, 63 Dwight married, 2 December 1950, Mary Nancy ‘Nan’ Hahs65 (born 16 September 1928 in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, the daughter of Bert Hahs and Anise _____;64, 65 Nan died 22 September 201064, 65). Dwight and Nan are buried in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado.62, 64

+152i. Gary Roger Gazlay, born 1 April 1952. Married Mary Elizbeth ‘Betty’ Dearing (née Fraser) .
+153ii. Nancy Elizabeth Gazlay, born 17 October 1953. Married Hugo Hernan Arias.
+154iii. Sandra Lynn ‘Sandi’ Gazlay, born 14 September 1957. Married Michael David Dorsey.

58. Barbara Ann Gazlay4 (Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 8 October 1931 in Michigan;48, 66 died 16 April 1997 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.23, 66 Barbara married Joseph Walter Pycek (born 15 February 1925, parents not determined;67, 68, 69 Joseph died 7 December 1990 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan67, 68, 69). Joseph is buried in Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.67

+155i. Kathleen Ann Pycek, born 25 August 1952; died 4 November 2009. Married John Michael Shoemaker.
+156ii. Deborah Kay ‘Debi’ Pycek, born June 1956. Married (1) James Leslie Salisbury Married (2) Herbert Harold Cramer.

59. David Paul Gazlay4 (Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 15 July 1938 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan;34, 48, 70 died 16 February 2015.70 David married, 4 November 1960, Delores Anne Wangerow70, 71 (born 9 May 1942 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, the daughter of Wilbert George ‘Bud’ Wangerow and Eunice M. Schafer;34, 71 Delores died 16 June 201571).

 157i. Douglas David Gazlay, born 26 April 1962.34
+158ii. Dale Mark Gazlay, born 4 November 1965. Married (1) Ann Marie Grady Married (2) Pamala Suzanne Boyer.
+159iii. Dean Dwight Gazlay, born 8 September 1967. Married (1) Kristy Lee Kellogg Married (2) Elgene Ann ‘Elly’ Urban.
+160iv. Dawn Marie Gazlay, born 15 September 1969. Married (1) Brad Hillard Overmyer Married (2) Cosmo J. Nestola.

61. Jay Eugene Bowman4 (Flossie,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 26 April 1920 in Michigan;34, 72, 73, 74 died 16 April 2018.72 Jay married, 18 November 1940 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, Edna Marie Coss19, 72, 75 (born 5 February 1923 in Bridgeport, Belmont County, Ohio, the daughter of Wilber Coss and Louise Trouten;34, 75 Edna died 12 April 202175). Jay and Edna are buried in La Salle Township Cemetery, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.72, 75

+161i. Jay Eugene Bowman, Jr., born 12 December 1941 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan; died 8 June 2017 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan. Married Darlene Kay Eckhart.
 162ii. Linda Lou Bowman.
 163iii. Joanne M. Bowman.
 164iv. Ronald A. Bowman.
 165v. Leona B. Bowman.
 166vi. Roberta I. Bowman.
 167vii. Robert C. Bowman.
 168viii. Chris E. Bowman.

62. Mildred Juanita Bowman4 (Flossie,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 21 October 1922 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan;34, 73, 74, 76 died 1 September 2019 in Monroe County, Michigan.76 Mildred married, 7 January 1945 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan, Dewey Etheridge ‘Sonny’ Turner77 (born 3 August 1925 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan, the son of Dewey A. Turner and Gertrude Thomas;77 Sonny died 19 February 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada77). Mildred is buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.76 Sonny is buried in Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.77

 169i. Ronald L. Turner, born 13 January 1947;78 died 14 January 1947 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.78
 170ii. Melvin L. Turner, born 21 June 1948.34

63. Leon Clifford Bowman4 (Flossie,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 10 February 1924 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan;34, 73, 74, 79 died 11 October 2022 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.79 Leon married, 31 December 1955 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, Harriet Agnes Karwick19, 79 (born 29 December 1931, the daughter of Joseph L. Karwick and Harriet A. Pete34). Leon is buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.79

 171i. Eric Wayne Bowman, born 30 May 1956.34
 172ii. Tanya Marie Bowman, born 3 November 1967.34

64. Lowell Lloyd Bowman4 (Flossie,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 16 May 1925 in Houghton County, Michigan;34, 73, 74, 80 died 26 January 2015 in Temperance, Monroe County, Michigan.80 Lowell married Marjorie M. Karwick19 (born 3 March 1927, the daughter of Joseph L. Karwick and Harriet A. Pete34).

65. Warren Lee Bowman4 (Flossie,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 11 November 1926 in Houghton County, Michigan;34, 73, 74, 81 died 22 January 1991.81 Warren married Juanita C. Karwick19 (born 2 February 1929, the daughter of Joseph L. Karwick and Harriet A. Pete;34, 82 Juanita died 200882). Juanita is buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.82

66. Audrey M. Bowman4 (Flossie,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 1 August 1928 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan;34, 73, 74, 83 died 9 August 2020 in Monroe County, Michigan.83 Audrey married, 1948, Robert Lake19, 83 (born 29 May 1926 in Numa, Parke County, Indiana, the son of Harry H. Lake and Velma Ester Wheat;34, 84 Robert died 16 June 201584). Audrey and Robert are buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.83, 84

Children of Audrey M. Bowman and Robert Lake:

 173i. Randolph Lake.
 174ii. Michelle Lake.
 175iii. Marsha Lake.

67. Ronald Lyle Bowman4 (Flossie,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 8 August 1930 in Michigan;34, 74, 85 died 1 June 2017 in Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan.85 Ronald married, 12 June 1953 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan, Audrey Geraldine ‘Deanie’ Wilson19, 85 (born 9 January 1935 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan, the daughter of Rector Wilson and Nettie Ellison;34, 86 Deanie died 1 February 202086). Ronald and Deanie are buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.85, 86

 176i. Brent Bowman.
 177ii. Keith Bowman.
 178iii. Ginger Bowman.

68. Delbert Fay Bowman4 (Flossie,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 11 July 1932 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan;34, 74, 87 died 6 June 2017 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan.87 Delbert married, 6 April 1951 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan, Shirley E. Peters19, 87 (born 9 December 1932, parents not determined34). Delbert is buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.87

 179i. Connie Bowman.
 180ii. Archer Bowman.
 181iii. Debra E. Bowman.
 182iv. Diane Bowman.

69. Marlene Bowman4 (Flossie,3 Eugene,2 David1), born ca. 1938 in Michigan.74 Marlene married, first, Edward Ausmus19 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce.19 Marlene married, second, Richard Reigle19 (born ____, parents not determined).

70. Arnold Gene Gazlay4 (Arnol,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 25 May 1924 in Marquette, Marquette County, Michigan;88, 89, 90 died 30 June 1974 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.88, 89, 91 Arnold married, 12 June 1949 in Reed City, Osceola County, Michigan, Lurella Mae ‘Lu’ Reed93 (born 22 January 1928 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan, the daughter of Dean E. Reed and Wilma Bennett;92, 93 Lu died 26 November 2021 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan92). Arnold and Lu are buried in Deepdale Memorial Park, Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan.88, 92

Gene was the head of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources from October 1972 until his death. He led environmental protection programs to preserve the State’s natural resources. Gene earned a degree in zoology in 1948 from Michigan State University. He served as a bomber pilot in the US Army-Air Force during World War II, based in Italy.91


+183i. Maurine Kay Gazlay, born 25 January 1951. Married Frank Pittman Slaughter.
+184ii. Raymond Scott Gazlay, born 30 July 1952. Married (1) Michelle May Auge Married (2) Catherine Jane Paquette.
 185iii. Mark Kent Gazlay, born 27 November 1955;19, 94 died 22 February 1961.19, 94 Mark is buried in Deepdale Memorial Park, Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan.94

71. Leland George Gazlay4 (Arnol,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 25 January 1927 in Michigan;90, 95 died 13 June 1987 in Santa Clara County, California.95 Leland married, 27 December 1948 in Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, Dolores ‘Lola’ Sanchez96 (born 21 November 1928 in Fireco, Raleigh County, West Virginia, the daughter of Antonio Sanchez and Carmen _____96).

+186i. Judy Lynne Gazlay, born 1950. Married Richard W. Miller.
+187ii. Carmen Elaine Gazlay, born 3 December 1952 in Ohio. Married (1) Raymond G. Collins Married (2) James Douglas Jones.
+188iii. Arnold Lee Gazlay, born 23 February 1955. Married Pamela S. Ho.
+189iv. David Neal Gazlay, Sr., born 21 September 1957; died 13 February 2001. Married (1) Cheryl L. Mummey Married (2) Mona Lee Husby (née Sommerkorn) Married (3) Royanna Teresa Loeffler.
+190v. Robert Dean Gazlay, born 13 March 1961. Married Jeannine C. Grupp.
 191vi. Brian K. Gazlay, born 23 July 1967 in Santa Clara County, California;97 died 20 September 1984 in Santa Clara County, California.98

72. Colleen Millicent Gazlay4 (Arnol,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 15 August 1930 in Michigan.90, 99, 100 Colleen married, 9 August 1952 in Wood County, Ohio, Lorell Allen Cole101 (born 3 January 1918 in Lucas County, Ohio, the son of George Cole and Martha Matheny;99, 101, 102 Lorell died 16 September 1978 in Webster, Meade County, Kentucky102). Lorell is buried in Parr-Frans Cemetery, Wolf Creek, Meade County, Kentucky.99

 192i. Martha Lu Cole, born 22 June 1961.34, 99

73. Alan Ray Gazlay4 (Arnol,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 8 July 1946 in Ohio.34, 100 Alan married Carla Jean Smith19 (born 2 February 1947, parents not determined34).

 193i. Bridget Cathleen Gazlay, born 21 May 1975; twin.19, 34
+194ii. Gretchen Maureen Gazlay, born 21 May 1975; twin. Married Clayton Allen Schutter.
+195iii. Garret Alan Gazlay, born 15 December 1981. Married Kathryn Grace Anderson.

74. Clayton Emory ‘Jeff’ Lietzke4 (Venus,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 3 May 1941 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan;34, 103 died 4 July 2021 in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.103 Jeff married, first, Wendy Sharon Lauder19 (born 14 March 1944, parents not determined;104, 105 Wendy died 2 May 1973 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan104, 105). Jeff married, second, ca. 1974, Joyce Ann Kelly106 (born 26 July 1934 in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Thomas Edward Kelly and Ethel Bowler;106 Joyce died 6 April 2020 in Dover, Tuscarawas County, Ohio106). Jeff is buried in Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio.103 Wendy is buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.104 Joyce is buried in Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio.106 Jeff was adopted by Melvin Ernst Lietzke and Venus Juanita Gazlay in 1950.103

 196i. Kimberly Louise Lietzke, born 31 March 1965 in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.107
 197ii. Margaret Elizabeth Lietzke, born 31 July 1966 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.107
 198iii. Russell Jeffrey Lietzke, born 26 January 1971 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.107
 199iv. Sharron Ann Marie Lietzke, born 4 March 1972 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.107

76. Lawrence James Otis4 (Lena,3 Lawrence,2 David1), born 21 March 1933 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan;34, 108 died 24 May 2012.108 Lawrence married Audrey Joy Cook (born 26 March 1933 in Spratt, Alpena County, Michigan, the daughter of William H. Cook and Ada E. Crouthier;109, 110 Audrey died 19 March 1995109).

 200i. David John Otis, born 1 September 1965.34
 201ii. Jeffery Lawrence Otis, born 7 January 1968;111 died 8 May 2000.111
+202iii. Lisa Sue Otis, born 15 June 1972. Married Jason William Hall.

78. Robert Ray Gazlay4 (Leo,3 Charles,2 David1), born 11 May 1922 in Michigan;112, 113, 114 died 23 October 1998.112 Robert married, first, 1 August 1942 in Escanaba, Delta County, Michigan, Miriam Rita Weingartner19, 116 (born 29 April 1922 in Gladstone, Delta County, Michigan, the daughter of Louis J. Weingartner and Beatrice Pettit115). Robert married, second, Isobel Joy Young19, 117 (born 15 September 1925 in Perkins, Delta County, Michigan, the daughter of Charles Young and Elizabeth Martin;34, 117 Isobel died 21 June 2017 in City of Gladstone, Delta County, Michigan117).

83. Jane Ann Quardokus4 (Hattie,3 Leona,2 David1), born 10 September 1920 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan;34, 118, 119, 120 died 10 June 2015.118 Jane married, 29 June 1946, Roy Bernard Elson123 (born 14 January 1920 in Riverside, Berrien County, Michigan, the son of Claude Henry Elson and Bessie Elizabeth Snouffer;121, 122, 123 Roy died 11 May 2004 in Apache Wells, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona121, 122, 123). Jane and Roy are buried in National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.118, 121, 123, 124

+203i. James Robert Elson, born 3 November 1948. Married Veronica Cote.

84. Claire Madelyn Quardokus4 (Hattie,3 Leona,2 David1), born 28 December 1921 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan;119, 120, 125, 126 died 9 November 2010 in Apache Junction, Pinal County, Arizona.125, 126 Claire married, first, 5 December 1942 in Berrien County, Michigan, Arnold Vernon ‘Bud’ Bishop125, 126, 127 (born 20 February 1923 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, the son of Carlton Bishop and Ella Dass;127 Bud died 1983 in Maricopa County, Arizona127). Claire married, second, 21 June 1985 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, Robert E. ‘Bob’ Black126, 128 (born 21 December 1919 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, the son of Claude Black and Sally McMullin;34, 128 Bob died 4 June 1991 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona128). Claire is buried in West Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona.125 Bud is buried in West Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona.127

+204i. Judith Leigh Bishop, born 30 July 1946. Married Joseph P. Thrasher.
 205ii. Claire Lynn Bishop, born 7 February 1952.34
 206iii. Chris C. Bishop, born 4 July 1956 in Michigan;129 died 24 December 1965 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.129 Chris is buried in West Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona.129

85. Fay Gordon Quardokus4 (Hattie,3 Leona,2 David1), born 23 November 1923 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan;119, 120, 130 died 4 April 2008 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan.130 Fay married, 15 November 1944 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, Helen Fish130 (born 4 October 1924 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the daughter of James C. Fish and Josephine M. Swiatkowski;131 Helen died 30 July 2020 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan131). Fay and Helen are buried in Hickory Bluff Cemetery, Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan.130, 131

 207i. Susan Joanne Quardokus, born 4 October 1945.34
+208ii. Sally Jean Quardokus, born 9 September 1952. Married William Jack Lyons.
 209iii. Michael Fay Quardokus, born 15 July 1953.34

86. Jacqueline Leona ‘Jackie’ Quardokus4 (Hattie,3 Leona,2 David1), born 17 August 1926 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan;119, 120, 132, 133, 134, 135 died 5 June 1981 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.132, 133, 134, 135 Jackie married, first, 4 November 1950 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan, George Robert Bookwalter137 (born 16 May 1915, parents not determined;136 George died 24 August 1993 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan136). Jackie married, second, ca. 1970 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, John Anthony Reitz139 (born 14 June 1925 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, parents not determined;138 John died 22 March 2013 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan138). Jackie is buried in Riverview Cemetery, Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan.132 George is buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan.136

 210i. (unnamed male) Bookwalter, born 25 March 1955 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan;140 died 25 March 1955 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan.140
+211ii. Wendy Lynn Bookwalter, born 29 November 1962. Married Mark Eugene Mitch.

87. Harlan Gene Quardokus4 (Hattie,3 Leona,2 David1), born 30 August 1934 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan;120, 141 died 28 April 2012 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan.141 Harlan married, 4 August 1962, Constance Kathryne ‘Connie’ Zalenski141 (born 27 October 1942, parents not determined34). Harlan is buried in Lincoln Charter Township Cemetery, Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan.142

+212i. Gene Harlan Quardokus, born 21 April 1964. Married Laurie Beth Ewen.
+213ii. Stanley Frank Quardokus, born 3 April 1966. Married Julie Lynn Case.
+214iii. Kurt Charles Quardokus, born 25 February 1968. Married Theresa Lynn Shook.

88. Beverly Madge Spangler4 (Ruby,3 Leona,2 David1), born 14 January 1924 in Michigan.34, 143, 144 Beverly married, 17 April 1943 in Sodus Township, Berrien County, Michigan, De Voe Merrill ‘Jonsey’ Jones145, 146 (born 31 July 1922 in Sodus Township, Berrien County, Michigan, parents not determined;145 Jonsey died 1 April 2009 in Victorville, San Bernardino County, California145). Jonsey is buried in Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, California.145

 215i. Linda Jones.
 216ii. Larry Jones.
 217iii. Vickie Jones.
 218iv. Daryl Jones.

89. Thelma Mae Murphy4 (Margaret,3 Leona,2 David1), born 26 July 1929 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan;147 died 3 April 2008 in LaPorte, LaPorte County, Indiana.147 Thelma married Gerald J. Porter (born 21 January 1929 in Michigan, the son of Forest W. Porter and Esther Marie Davis;148 Gerald died 21 October 2003 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan148). Thelma and Gerald are buried in Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan.147, 148

+219i. Arnold J. Porter, born 19 December 1945 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan; died 30 November 2006 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Patty York.

90. Alberta Kathryn Herman4 (Albert,3 Leona,2 David1), born 26 October 1926 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;149, 150, 151 died 16 July 2017 in Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan.149 Alberta married, 30 November 1946 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Richard Clarence Luke149 (born 28 September 1922 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, parents not determined;152 Richard died 18 May 1992 in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida152). Alberta and Richard are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.149, 152

 220i. Franklin Fred Luke, born 29 August 1947.34
 221ii. Michael Myron Luke, born 6 January 1948.34

91. Daniel Stuart Herman4 (Albert,3 Leona,2 David1), born 17 March 1929 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;150, 151, 153 died 17 March 2000 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.153 Daniel married, 1953, Patricia Ann ‘Trish’ Walls154 (born 8 August 1930 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph J. Walls and Donna Langston;154 Trish died 1 August 2013 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan154).

 222i. Lisa S. Herman, born 7 June 1954.34
 223ii. Daniel J. Herman, born 1 October 1956.34

92. Dolores Jean Herman4 (Albert,3 Leona,2 David1), born 21 February 1931 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;151, 155 died 17 December 2020 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.155 Dolores married Gerril Weaver (born 25 October 1930, parents not determined;156 Gerril died 13 July 2006156). Dolores and Gerril are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.155, 156

+224i. Gerald Franklin Weaver, born 12 May 1953 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died 26 March 2022 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Maryann Good.
+225ii. Lance Duane Weaver, born 10 November 1955 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died 3 December 2007 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Married (1) Elaine Louise Hartline Married (2) Carrie Catherine Brock.
 226iii. Jeffrey Dean Weaver, born 21 November 1957 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan;157 died 11 August 1989 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.157 Jeffrey is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.157
+227iv. Gwendolyn Sandra Weaver, born 26 November 1964 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died 21 February 2003 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Married James R. Johnson.

95. Hilda A. Howe4 (Esther,3 Leona,2 David1), born 7 August 1926 in Michigan;158, 159, 160 died 21 July 1981 in Berrien, Berrien County, Michigan.158 Hilda married Richard Leidy (born ____, parents not determined).

96. Robert Eugene Howe4 (Esther,3 Leona,2 David1), born 26 April 1928 in Michigan;34, 159, 160, 161 died 9 August 2015 in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan.161 Robert married, 1953, Virginia LaRue Christy162 (born 22 March 1931 in Apollo, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Robert Elwood Christy and Mary Ethel George;162 Virginia died 22 July 2013 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan162). Robert and Virginia are buried in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Cass County, Michigan.161, 162

 228i. Terry Howe.
 229ii. Larry Howe.
 230iii. Denise Howe.
 231iv. Tina Howe.
 232v. Scott Howe.

97. Jack David Howe4 (Esther,3 Leona,2 David1), born 13 December 1929 in Berrien County, Michigan;159, 160, 163 died 31 March 1951 in South Korea.163, 164 Jack married, 10 June 1950, LaVerne Swain163 (born ____, parents not determined).

Corporal Howe was a member of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy in South Korea on February 15, 1951 and died while a prisoner on March 31, 1951. His remains were not recovered.164


98. Shirley Yvonne Howe4 (Esther,3 Leona,2 David1), born 5 June 1931 in Michigan;160, 165 died 31 July 1990 in Jackson County, Oregon.165 Shirley married Frank Lawer Dewey167 (born 13 January 1925, the son of Howard W. Dewey and Lola Lawer;166, 167 Frank died 15 November 2009 in Lakeside, San Diego County, California166, 167).

 233i. Pamela Dewey.
 234ii. Karen Dewey.
 235iii. David Dewey.
 236iv. Darrell Dewey.
 237v. LuAnne Dewey.

100. Gordon W. Howe4 (Esther,3 Leona,2 David1), born 26 March 1939;160, 168 died 26 December 2007 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan.168, 169 Gordon married Bonnie _____169 (born ____, parents not determined).

+238i. Kerri Jo Howe, born April 1975. Married Raffeele Santaniello.

101. Ronald Dean Howe4 (Esther,3 Leona,2 David1), born 7 April 1940 in Michigan.34, 160 Ronald married Mary Ilene McAllister (born 6 September 1939 in Washington County, Virginia, the daughter of Guy McAllister and Lucy _____;34, 170 Mary died 26 September 2009 in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee170). Mary is buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus, Washington County, Virginia.170

102. Linda Margaret Howe4 (Esther,3 Leona,2 David1), born 15 January 1944.34 Linda married, first, Edmund L. Hojara (born 20 October 1939, parents not determined;171 Edmund died 19 May 2000171). Linda married, second, _____ Sperry (born ____, parents not determined).

103. Jennifer Lou Howe4 (Esther,3 Leona,2 David1), born 30 September 1946.34 Jennifer married, first, _____ Mitchell (born ____, parents not determined). Jennifer married, second, Robert Frederick Conway (born 25 December 1942, parents not determined34).

104. Norman Frederick Lear4 (Mildred,3 Leona,2 David1), born 2 December 1931 in Michigan;172, 173 died 17 July 2007.172 Norman married Dolores J. Arnold175 (born 17 July 1935 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, the daughter of Oswald Arnold and Elva L. Knapp;174, 175 Dolores died 12 October 1994 in Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan175). Dolores is buried in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan.175

107. Clara Herman4 (Wilson,3 Leona,2 David1), born 8 August 1932 in Galien, Berrien County, Michigan;34, 176 died 30 September 2019 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.176 Clara married Coy Edward Bonham, Sr.178 (born 9 October 1930, parents not determined;177 Coy died 14 July 1988177). Clara is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.176

108. Mariam June Herman4 (Wilson,3 Leona,2 David1), born 31 July 1933 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan;34, 179 died 1 August 2008 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.179 Mariam married, 8 December 1952 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana, Lynn Edward Lear178, 180 (born 17 August 1927 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, parents not determined;34, 180 Lynn died 22 March 2013 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan180). Mariam and Lynn are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.179, 180

 239i. Howard Lear.
 240ii. Thomas Lear.
 241iii. Ray Lear.
 242iv. Marie Lear.
 243v. Lynda Lear.
 244vi. Carolyne Lear.

109. Maxine Diane Herman4 (Wilson,3 Leona,2 David1), born 7 December 1946.34 Maxine married James Wheetley178 (born 2 September 1945, parents not determined34).

110. Gary Gene Herman4 (Wilson,3 Leona,2 David1), born 12 November 1948.34 Gary married Barbara Gail Wahlstrom178 (born 20 September 1950, parents not determined34).

111. Walter Wesley Sutton4 (Ilah,3 Leona,2 David1), born 7 October 1942.34 Walter married Mary Sue _____ (born June 1950, parents not determined34).

 245i. Cathy Sutton.
 246ii. Lindi Sutton.
 247iii. Angie Sutton.

112. Kathleen Kay Sutton4 (Ilah,3 Leona,2 David1), born 21 October 1946;34, 181 died 21 October 2005.181 Kathleen married Samuel John Rapp (born 4 February 1946, parents not determined;34, 182 Samuel died 4 February 2008182).

 248i. Brandon Rapp.

  1. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); Robert Warren “Glen” Glendenning, born: 25 June 1945 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; died: 20 February 2000 in Texas City, Galveston County, Texas (from record, which includes the text from his obituary which states is the son of Bessie and George Gazlay but changed his name to Glendenning after his mother married Harold Glendenning); and provides the names and links for his parents).
  2. Texas Marriages, 1966-2010, Robert W. Glendenning, age 27; Melody A. Glendenning, age 25; divorced on 31 May 1973 in Brazoria [County], Texas; married on 16 September 1967.
  3. Texas Marriages, 1966-2010, Robert W. Glendenning, age 30; Gladys J. Deforest, age 22; married on 18 August 1975 in Harris [County], Texas.
  4. Texas Marriages, 1966-2010, Robert W. Glendenning, age 53; Betty V. Watts, age 41; married on 24 October 1998 in Galveston [County], Texas.
  5. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Shannon Marie Gay Glendenning, born: 18 October 1970 in Harris [County], Texas; father: Robert Warren Glendenning; mother: Melody Ann Behrens.
  6. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Mary Catherine Gazlay Freeman, born: 8 January 1918 in Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan [sic, her marriage license entry shows her birthplace as Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan, less than 5 miles from Ferndale]; died: 18 May 2011 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, four siblings, husband, and one child).
  7. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Application for Marriage License, and Certificate of Marriage, Donald Francis Freeman, born: 30 October 1916 in Niagara Falls, N.Y.; truck driver; father: Lester E. Freeman, born in Fredonia, Pa., printer; mother: Belle Olmstead, born in Toronto, Canada; first marriage; Mary Catherine Gazlay, born: 8 January 1918 in Highland Park, Wayne [County], Mich.; father: Bird Gazlay, born in Westwood, Mich., laborer; mother: Lillian Ruff, born in Mich.; first marriage; married on 3 January 1938 in Lagrange County, Indiana.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Wayne County, Highland Park City, Enumeration District 704, Sheet No. 25B, family of Bird P. Gazlay (31, Michigan, filer, automobile fact[ory]); wife Lillian Gazlay (32, Michigan); daughter Mary K. Gazlay (1 11/12, Michigan); daughter Marjorie Gazlay (3/12, Michigan); brother Arnol Gazlay (18, Michigan).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Oakland County, Ferndale City, Enumeration District 63-20, Sheet No. 12B, family of Bird Gazlay (40, Michigan, filer, body factory, first married age 27); wife Lillian Gazlay (42, Michigan, first married age 28); daughter Mary C. Gazlay (12, Michigan); daughter Marjorie J. Gazlay (10, Michigan); daughter Marilyn Gazlay (9, Michigan); daughter Arlene P. Gazlay (7, Michigan); daughter Dorothy Gazlay (5, Michigan); daughter Edythe L. Gazlay (5/12, Michigan).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Oakland County, Holly Village, Enumeration District 63-49, Sheet No. 4A, family of Bird P. Gazley (50, Michigan, press operator, Foster Body manufacturing); wife Lillian A. Gazley (52, Michigan); daughter Marjorie Gazley (20, Michigan, waitress, tavern); daughter Marilyn Gazley (19, Michigan, waitress, tavern); daughter Arlene Gazley (17, Michigan); daughter Dorothy Gazley (15, Michigan); daughter Edythe Gazley (10, Michigan); daughter Mary Freeman (22, Michigan, cook, tavern); grand daughter Sandra Freeman (1, Michigan).
  11. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Donald Francis Freeman, born: 30 October 1917 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York; died: 6 June 1997 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, wife, and one child).
  12. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Donald Freeman, no. 377-16-5423, died 6 June 1997, born 30 October 1917.
  13. Boards at Ancestry.com; Post by Brenda Hibner, 26 July 2001, provides the death dates of several Michigan Gazlay family members and their relatives.
  14. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Marjorie J. Gerych, no. 369-14-4228, died 28 May 1998; born 8 September 1919.
  15. Obituary, FuneralNet (website), Memorial Obituaries; John Gerych, Sr., died 17 November 2009; born 19 January 1919 in Detroit, son of William and Ann Gerych. Married Marjorie Joy Gazley on 13 November 1943 in Colorado Springs, CO. The obituary names his three children and provides a brief biography.
  16. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; Gerych / Marjorie Joy / 1919 - 1998 / John / 1919 - __ [from headstone].
  17. Find a Grave (website). Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan; Marilyn L. Freeman / 1920 - 1968 / Mother & Wife [from gravestone].
  18. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Claim Files, Marilyn Freeman, born: 11 November 1920; died: 24 October 1968; field office: Bay City, MI.
  19. 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.
  20. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Robert Edward “Red” Freeman, born: 6 December 1919 in Fenton Township, Genesee County, Michigan; died: 17 October 2007 in Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary, and provides the names and links for his parents, four siblings, two wives, and two children).
  21. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us); Instrument 200309120026417, Robert Freeman and Marilyn Gazlay/Tindle, married on 24 August 1947.
  22. Find a Grave (website). Skyvue Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, Tarrant County, Texas Terry Lee Freeman, born: 3 June 1949 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan; died: 28 April 2006 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and two siblings).
  23. Sweet/Fish/Gazlay/Post Family Tree, Ancestry (website), Owner: Eagan Anderson, Florida. Although few sources are shown in this extensive tree, the birth, marriage, death, names, and other details typically agree with other sources. This tree is generally cited as a reference in our Gazlay Family History website only where the information is not found in any other source, such as children who died in infancy, middle names, etc.
  24. Find a Grave (website). Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan; Michael / Freeman / April 8, 58 [from gravestone; appears to be concrete with the inscription hand-written]
  25. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; Arlene Pearl Gazlay O’Connell, born: 28 February 1923 in Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan; died: 19 August 1997 in West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, five siblings, husband, and two children).
  26. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Arlene Pearl Gazlay, born: 28 February 1923 in Ferndale Oak, Michigan; father: Bird P. Gazlay; mother: Lillian A. Ruff.
  27. Michigan Gen Web, Ogemaw County, Michigan, Deaths 1995-1999; O’Connell, Arlene Pearl, died 19 August 1997; spouse: Ronald O’Connell; father: Bird Pearl Gazlay; mother: Lillian Anna Ruff.
  28. Find a Grave (website). Lakeside Cemetery, Holly, Oakland County, Michigan Ronald Frederick O’Connell, born: 3 June 1918 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan; died: 28 December 1998 in West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, two sibings, wife, and two children).
  29. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). O’Connell, Ronald F., no. 379-05-7009; born: 3 June 1918; died: 28 December 1998; last residence: West Branch, Ogemaw [County], Michigan.
  30. Oakland County, Michigan, Genealogy Service Records Search, Marriage Index. Ronald Oconnell and Arlene Gazlay, 5 September 1942.
  31. Find a Grave (website). Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan Dorothy Mae Gazlay Black, born: 28 December 1924 in Michigan; died: 23 October 1999 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, five siblings, and husband).
  32. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007, Application for Marriage and Marriage Certificate, Number a121068, a121069, Donald W. Black, born: 25 November 1924 in Lansing, Michigan; father: David Black, born in England; mother: Hazel Belle Van Sickle, born in Michigan; first marriage; and Dorothy M. Pettis, born: 28 December 1924 in Sidnaw, Michigan; father: Bird Gazlay, born in Michigan; mother: Lillian Ruff, born in Michigan; married once, dissolved by death [of spouse] 21 June 1947. Married on 15 November 1948 in Steuben County, Michigan.
  33. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Dorothy M. Black, no. 364-28-9853; died: 23 October 1999; born: 28 December 1924.
  34. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  35. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; Hal W. Pettis / 1921-1947 [from headstone].
  36. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Pettis, Hal W., died: 21 June 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; born: 24 July 1921 in Fenton, Michigan; father: Earl Pettis; mother: Lulu Cooper.
  37. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us); Instrument: 200903040002551. Hal Pettis and Dorothy May Gazlay, married on 28 November 1942.
  38. Find a Grave (website). Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan Donald W. Black, born: 25 November 1924; died: 27 August 1998 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  39. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Donald W. Black, no. 366-28-6336; died: 27 August 1998; born: 25 November 1924; last place of residence: Genesee [County], Michigan.
  40. Find a Grave (website). Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan; Richard James McSwain, born: 6 February 1927 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; died: 27 June 1989 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and one sibling).
  41. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us); Instrument: 200309290027942, Edythe L. Gazlay and Richard J. McSwain, married on 1 November 1947.
  42. Find a Grave (website). Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, Harry Paul Fish and Bethany Mae ‘Betty’ Gazlay Fish: Fish / Harry P. / 1916 - 1997 / Bethany M. / 1917 - 1978 [from grave marker]. The record for Bethany also provides the names and links for her parents.
  43. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Bethany M. Fish, died 7 July 1978 in Summit, Jackson [County], Michigan; born 9 August 1917.
  44. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Houghton County, Duncan Township, Enumeration District 140, Sheet No. 1A, family of Ralph L. Gazlay (26, Michigan, millwright); wife Thelma Gazlay (23, Michigan); daughter Bethany M. Gazlay (2, Michigan); son Francis E. Gazlay (1, Michigan). They are living next door to Thelma’s parents and siblings.
  45. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Jackson County, Summit Township, Enumeration District 38-51, Sheet No. 16B and 17A,family of Ralph L. Gazley (38, Michigan, machinist, first married age 21); wife Thelma E. Gazley (35, Michigan, first married age 18); daughter Bethany Gazley (12, Michigan); son Francis Gazley (11, Michigan); daughter June Gazley (7, Michigan); son Wayne Gazley [this is apparently son Calvin] (6, Michigan); daughter Emogine Gazley (4 8/12, Michigan); son Merton Gazley (3 7/12, Michigan); son Dwight Gazley (1 7/12, Michigan).
  46. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Jackson County, Summit Township, Enumeration District 38-68, Sheet No. 10A, family of Harry P. Fish (23, Michigan, finish grinder, crank shaft factory); wife Bethany M. Fish (22, Michigan, housekeeper, private family).
  47. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Harry P. Fish, no. 367-07-3977, died 15 October 1997, born 26 June 1916.
  48. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Jackson County, Jackson City, Ralph L. Gazley [indexed as Gayley], 47 Michigan, machinist, automotive parts; wife Thelma E. Gazley, 43, Michigan; son Francis E. Gazley, 21, Michigan, machinist, automotive parts; daughter June C. Gazley, 17, Michigan, housework, private home; son Wayne L. Gazley, 16, Michigan; daughter Imogene M. Gazley, 14, Michigan; son Merton L. Gazley 13, Michigan; son Dwight R. Gazley, 11, Michigan; daughter Barbara A. Gazley, 7, Michigan; son David P. Gazley, 1, Michigan.
  49. Obituary, Sturgis Daily Journal, Sturgis, Michigan,transcribed by Carole Lynn (Mohney) Carr and posted at Ancestry Message Boards; Francis E. ”Frank“ Gazlay, died 25 April 1999 in Sturgis, Michigan; born 22 December 1919 in Sidnaw, Michigan. The obituary provides the names of his parents, two spouses and their marriage dates and places, various surviving and deceased family members, and a biographical sketch.
  50. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Barbara J. Gazlay, died: 11 December 1974 in Sturgis, St. Joseph [County], Michigan; born: 21 April 1922.
  51. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; June Carol Barton, died 4 December 1993 in Summit, Jackson [County], Michigan; born 26 June 1922.
  52. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Barton, Bernard J., no. 384-05-5337, died 28 August 2002, born 14 October 1918.
  53. Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; June C. Barton, born 1922, died 1993 [from record].
  54. Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Bernard J. Barton, born 1918, died 2002 [from record].
  55. Find a Grave (website). Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, Calvin Wayne Gazlay and Betty Joyce Gazlay: Gazlay / Calvin Wayne / 1923 2002 / Betty Joyce / 1928 1982 [from grave marker].
  56. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Calvin L. Gazlay, no. 363-20-6865; died 2 September 2002; born 31 August 1923.
  57. FamilySearch, Calvin Lowell Wayne Gazlay, The entry provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, siblings and spouse.
  58. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Betty Joyce Gazlay, born: 20 December 1928 in Lansing, Michigan; other name: Betty Joyce Braun; father: Jesse W. Braun; mother: Julia Bahr.
  59. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). M. J. Huntoon, no. 375-20-4484; died 28 July 1995; born 13 August 1925.
  60. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Lee Merton Gazlay, born: 9 September 1926; died: 26 September 2018 (from record, which includes the text of his obituary, providing vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, spouse, siblings, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild; and the name and link for his spouse).
  61. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Virginia Videto Gazlay, born: 13 August 1927; died: 16 March 2018 in Concord, Jackson County, Michigan (from record, which provides the text of her obituary, and provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, siblings, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild; and the names and links for her parents and spouse).
  62. Find a Grave (website). Resthaven Memory Gardens, Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, Dwight Roger Gazlay, born: 22 September 1928; died: 20 April 1985 [from record, which provides the name and link for his wife].
  63. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazlay, Dwight, no. 365-26-5059, born 22 September 1928, died April 1985.
  64. Find a Grave (website). Resthaven Memory Gardens, Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, Mary Nancy “Nan” Hahs Gazlay, born: 16 September 1928 in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado; died: 22 September 2010 [from record, which also provides her obituary, providing vital and biographical details and the names of her parents and husband].
  65. Obituary, Obitsforlife.com, Mary Nancy Gazlay, died 22 September 2010; born 16 September 1928 in Brighton, Colorado, the daughter of Bert and Anise Hahs; married Dwight Roger Gazlay on 2 December 1950. The obituary names her children and grandchildren.
  66. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Barbara Pycek, no. 366-30-8711, died 16 April 1997, born 8 October 1931.
  67. Find a Grave (website). Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Joseph W. / Pycek / US Air Force / World War II / Korea / Feb 15 1925 / Dec 7 1990 [from headstone].
  68. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Pycek, Joseph, no. 365-20-5367, died 7 December 1990, born 15 February 1925.
  69. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Joseph W. Pycek, died: 7 December 1990 in Jackson, Jackson [County], Michigan; born: 15 February 1925.
  70. Obituary, Jackson Patriot Citizen, Jackson, Michigan (available at Michigan Live obits, obits.mlive.com), 20 February 2015, David Paul Gazlay, died 16 February 2015. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children, grandsons, and siblings. He was cremated.
  71. Obituary, Jackson Patriot Citizen, Jackson, Michigan (available at Michigan Live obits, obits.mlive.com), 16 June 2015, Delores Anne Gazlay, died 16 June 2015. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, children, grandchildren, and siblings. She was cremated.
  72. Find a Grave (website). La Salle Township Cemetery, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan J. Eugene Bowman, born: 26 April 1920; died: 16 April 2018 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, seven siblings, wife, and one child).
  73. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Monroe County, LaSalle Township, Enumeration District 58-16, Sheet No. 16B, family of Howard Bowman (32, Ohio, truck driver, first married age 21); wife Flossie Bowman (32, Michigan, first married age 21); son Eugene Bowman (9, Michigan); daughter Mildred Bowman (7, Michigan); son Leon Bowman (6, Michigan); son Lowell Bowman (4 10/12, Michigan); son Warren Bowman (2 4/12, Michigan); daughter Audrey Bowman (1 7/12, Michigan).
  74. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Monroe County, La Salle Township, Enumeration District 58-21, Sheet No. 18A, family of Howard Bowman (43, Ohio, truck driver, road work); wife Flossie Bowman (43, Michigan); son Eugene Bowman (20, Michigan, auto mechanic, retail auto); daughter Mildred Bowman (17, Michigan); son Leon Bowman (16, Michigan); son Lowell Bowman (15, Michigan); son Warren Bowman (13, Michigan); daughter Audrey Bowman (12, Michigan); son Lysle Bowman (10, Michigan); son Delbert Bowman (8, Michigan); daughter Marlene Bowman (2, Michigan).
  75. Find a Grave (website). La Salle Township Cemetery, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan Edna “Marie” Coss Bowman, born: 5 February 1923 in Bridgeport, Belmont County, Ohio; died: 12 April 2021 (from record, which includes the text from her obituary, and provides the names and links for her husband and one child).
  76. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Mildred Juanita Bowman Turner, born: 1822 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan; died: 1 September 2017 in Monroe County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, five siblings, and husband).
  77. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Dewey E. “Sonny” Turner, born: 3 August 1925 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan; died: 19 February 1994 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada [from record, which provides biographical and vital details and the names of his wife, parents, son, and siblings].
  78. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Turner, Ronald L., died: 14 January 1947 in Monroe, Monroe [County], Michigan; born: 13 January 1947; father: Dewey Turner; mother: Mildred Bowman.
  79. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Leon C. Bowman, born: 10 February 1924 in Signaw, Houghton County, Michigan; died: 11 October 2022 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary, and provides the names and links for his parents and seven siblings).
  80. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Lowell Lloyd Bowman, born: 1926 in Houghton County, Michigan; died: 26 January 2015 in Temperance, Monroe County, Michigan (from record, which includes notes naming his parents and wife, and the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and seven siblings).
  81. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Warren L. Bowman, born: 1927 in Houghton County, Michigan; died: 22 January 1991 (from record, which includes notes naming his parents, siblings, and wife; and provides the names and links for his parents and seven siblings).
  82. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Juanita C. Bowman, born: 1929; died: 2008 (from record, which provides the name and link [a duplicate] for her husband).
  83. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Audrey Bowman Lake, born: 1 August 1928 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; died: 9 August 2020 in Monroe County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and seven siblings).
  84. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Robert E. Lake, born: 26 May 1926 in Numa, Parke County, Indiana; died: 16 June 2015 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and two siblings).
  85. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Ronald L. “Lyle” Bowman, born: 8 August 1930; died: 1 June 2017 in Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, seven siblings, and wife).
  86. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Audrey Geraldine “Deanie” Wilson Bowman, born: 9 January 1935 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan; died: 1 February 2020 (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the name and link for her husband).
  87. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Delbert Fay Bowman, born: 11 July 1932 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; died: 6 June 2017 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and seven siblings).
  88. Find a Grave (website). Deepdale Memorial Park, Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan Arnold Gene Gazlay, born: 25 May 1924 in Marquette, Marquette County, Michigan; died: 30 June 1974 (from record, which includes the names and links for his parents, wife, and one child).
  89. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Arnold Gazlay, no. 384-12-6264, died June 1974, born 25 May 1924.
  90. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Ontonagon County, Rockland, Enumeration District 66-14, Sheet No. 6B and 7A; family of Arnol Lee Gazlay (38, Michigan, hydro plant operator, power co.); wife Lulu Gazlay (39, Michigan); son Arnold Gene Gazlay (15, Michigan); son Leland Geo. Gazlay (13, Michigan); Colleen Millicent Gazlay (9, Michigan).
  91. Obituary, Ironwood Daily Globe, Ironwood, Michigan; 1 July 1974, A. Gene Gazlay, died 30 June 1974 in Lansing, Michigan. The article gives the names of his widow and two children, and provides a biographical sketch highlighting his work as head of the Department of Natural Resources.
  92. Find a Grave (website). Deepdale Memorial Park, Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan Lurella M. “Lu” Reed Gazlay-Mills-Sheets, born: 22 January 1928 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 26 November 2021 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary, and provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings, one half-sibling, and three husbands).
  93. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Arnold Gene Gazlay, age 25, born in Marquette, Mich., son of Arnol Gazlay and Lulu Johnson; Lurella Mae Reed, age 28, born in Berrien Springs, Mich., daughter of Dean E. Reed and Wilma Bennett; married 12 June 1949 in Reed City, Mich.
  94. Find a Grave (website). Deepdale Memorial Park, Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan Mark Kent Gazlay, born: 27 November 1955; died: 22 February 1961 (from record, which provides the name and link for his father).
  95. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Gazlay, Leland George, died 13 June 1987 in Santa Clara [County], CA; born 25 January 1927 in Michigan; mother’s maiden name: Johnston.
  96. Marriage License and Endorsement, Raleigh County, West Virginia; available at wvculture.org (website); Leland Gazlay, born 25 January 1927 in Marquette, Michigan, son of Arnold and Lula Gazlay; Dolores Sanchez, born 21 November 1928 in Fireco, West Virginia, daughter of Antonio and Carmen Sanchez; married on 27 December 1948 in Beckley, West Virginia.
  97. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Brian K. Gazlay, born 23 July 1967 in Santa Clara [County]; Mother’s Maiden Name: Sanchez.
  98. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Gazlay, Brian Kent, died 20 September 1984 in Santa Clara [County]; born 23 July 1967 in California; Mother’s Maiden Name: Sanchez.
  99. Find a Grave (website). Par-Frans Cemetery, Wolf Creek, Meade County, Kentucky; Cole, Lorell Allen: Cole / Lorell A. / Jan. 3, 1918 / Sept. 16, 1978 / Colleen M. / Aug. 15, 1930 [from gravestone]. The record provides a copy of an obituary that gives additional vital and biographical details, including the names of his parents, wife, daughter Martha Lu Cole, sister and brother.
  100. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg, E.D. 87-58, Sheet No. 7-8, Arnol [indexed as Cunol] Gazlay, 48, Michigan, machinist, ordinance depot; wife Lulu Gazlay, 49, Michigan; daughter Coleen Gazlay, 19, Michigan, secretary, office work, interior decorator; son Alan Gazlay, 3, Ohio.
  101. Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-1997, Wood County, Lorell A. Cole, age 34; father: George Cole; mother: Martha Matheny; and Colleen M. Gazlay, age 21; father: Arnol Gazlay; mother: Lulu Johnston; married on 9 August 1952 in Wood County, Ohio.
  102. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Cole, Lorell, no. 287-05-7843; died: September 1978; born: 3 January 1918.
  103. Find a Grave (website). Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio Clayton E. “Jeff” Lietzke, born: 3 May 1941 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died: 4 July 2021 in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his adoptive parents, and two wives).
  104. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Wendy Sharron Lauder Lietzke, born: 1944; died: 2 May 1973 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  105. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Wendy S. Lietzke, died: 2 May 1973 in Monroe, Monroe [County], Michigan; born: 14 March 1944.
  106. Find a Grave (website). Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio Joyce Ann Kelly Lietzke, born: 26 July 1934 in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; died: 6 April 2020 in Dover, Tuscarawas County, Ohio (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and one husband).
  107. Email and messages between Margaret E. Lietzke and Lee Gazlay, October 2019.
  108. Obituary, legacy.com; Lawrence James Otis, born: 21 March 1933 in Traverse City, Michigan; died: 24 May 2012. The article provides vital and biographical details and the name of his parents, wife, children, grandchildren, and brother.
  109. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Audrey Joy Otis, born: 26 March 1933; died: 19 March 1995.
  110. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Audrey Joy Cook, born: 26 March 1933 in Spratt, [Alpena County], Michigan; father: William H. Cook; mother: Ada E. Clouthier.
  111. Find a Grave (website). St. Pauls Episcopal Church Memorial Garden, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, Jeffery L. Otis, born: 7 January 1968; died: 8 May 2000 (from record).
  112. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Robert R. Gazlay, no. 380-18-2851, died 23 October 1998, born 11 May 1922.
  113. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Delta County, Gladstone, Enumeration District 21-21, Sheet No. 9B, family of Ray L. Gazley (36, Michigan, foreman, Electric Co., first married age 21); wife Myrtle Gazley (35, Michigan, first married age 20); son Donald D. Gazley (13, Michigan); son Robert Gazley (7, Michigan).
  114. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Delta County, Gladstone, Enumeration District 21-26, Sheet No. 7B, family of Leo Ray Gazlay (46, Michigan, foreman, elect. co.); wife Myrtle Gazlay (42, Michigan); son Donald D. Gazlay (23, Michgan); son Robert R. Gazlay (17, Michigan).
  115. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Miriam Rita Gazlay, born: 29 April 1922 in Gladstone, Michigan; father: Louis J. Weingartner; mother: Beatrice Pettit.
  116. Marriage Announcement, The Escanaba Daily Press, Escanaba, Michigan, 5 August 1942, marriage of Miriam Rita Weingartner and Robert Gazlay, 1 August 1942 in Escanaba, Michigan. The article provides the names of their parents and other attendees.
  117. Obituary, Daily Press, Escanaba, Michigan (dailypress.net), 23 June 2017, Isobel Joy Gazlay, died 21 June 2017 in Gladstone, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, spouses, son, and grandchildren.
  118. Find a Grave (website). National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona Jane Ann Quardokus Elson, born: 10 September 1920 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 10 June 2015 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, four siblings, and husband).
  119. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Lincoln Township, Enumeration District 11-32, Sheet No. 10A, family of Harry Quardogus [sic] (36, Michigan, laborer, federal building, first married age 26; wife Hattie Quardogus (31, Michigan, first married age 21); daughter Jane Quardogus (9, Michigan); daughter Clare Quardogus (8, Michigan); son Fay Quardogus (6, Michigan); daughter Chatharina Quardogus (3 8/12).
  120. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Lincoln Township, Enumeration District 11-45, Sheet No. 8A, family of Harry Quardokus (46, Michigan, farmer, fruit farm); wife Hattie Quardokus (41, Michigan); daughter Jane Quardokus (19, Michigan); daughter Clair Quardokus (18, Michigan); son Fay Quardokus (16, Michigan); daughter Jacqueline Quardokus (14, Michigan); son Harlan Quardokus (5, Michigan).
  121. Find a Grave (website). National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona Roy Bernard Elson, born: 14 January 1920 in Michigan; died: 11 May 2004 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, three siblings, and wife).
  122. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Elson, Roy B., no. 369-18-0295; born 14 January 1920; died 11 May 2004.
  123. Obituary, The Arizona Republic, 19 May 2004, Roy Elson, died 11 May 2004 in Apache Wells, Arizona. The article provides biographical and vital details, and the names of his parents, wife, son, grandchildren, and siblings.
  124. Cemetery Record, National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, available at locategrave.org; Roy B. Elson, born: 14 January 1920; died: 11 May 2004; section B3, row C, site 21.
  125. Find a Grave (website). West Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona Claire Madeline Quardokus Black, born: 28 December 1921 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 9 November 2010 in Apache Junction, Pinal County, Arizona (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, four siblings, and one husband).
  126. Obituary, legacy.com; Black, Claire Madelyn, age 89. The article provides her birth and death dates, biographical details, and the names of her husbands, daughters, and siblings.
  127. Find a Grave (website). West Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona Arnold Vernon “Bud” Bishop, born: 20 February 1923 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan; died; 1983 in Maricopa County, Arizona (from record, which includes a note naming his parents, wife, and his marriage date and place; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  128. Obituary, Moscow-Pullman Daily News, Idaho; 6 June 1991, Robert Black, died 4 June 1991. The article provides biographical and vital details, and names his parents, wives, children, and siblings.
  129. Find a Grave (website). West Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona Chris C. Bishop, born: 4 July 1956 in Michigan; died: 24 December 1965 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona (from record, which includes details from his death certificate).
  130. Obituary, tributes.com, Obituary for Fay Gordon Quardokus, 84, of Stevensville. The article provides birth, marriage, and death information, biographical details, and the names of his parents, wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchild, and siblings, both surviving and preceded.
  131. Find a Grave (website). Hickory Bluff Cemetery, Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan Helen Fish Quardokus, born: 4 October 1924 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died: 30 July 2020 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text of her obituary).
  132. Find a Grave (website). Riverview Cemetery, Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, Jacqueline L. “Jackie” Quardokus Reitz, born: 1926 in Michigan; died: 1981 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and four siblings).
  133. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Reitz, Jacquelyn, no. 380-20-1155; born 17 August 1926; died June 1981.
  134. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Jacqueline Leona Quandokus [sic], alias Jacqueline Leo Reitz; died: June 1981; born: 17 August 1926 in Stevensville, Michigan; father: Harry Quandokus [sic]; mother: Hattie Herman.
  135. Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Jacqueline L. Reitz, State No. 81-022650; died: 5 June 1981 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana; born: 17 August 1926 in Michigan; married, husband: John Reitz; father: Harry Quardokus; mother: Hattie Herman; burial: Riverview Cemetery, St. Joseph, Michigan.
  136. Find a Grave (website). Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, George Robert Bookwalter, born: 16 May 1915; died: 24 August 1993 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary).
  137. Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 (available at ancestry.com), George Walter Bookwalter and Jacqueline Leona Quardokus, married on 4 November 1950 in Stevensville, Michigan.
  138. Obituary, legacy.com; John Anthony Reitz, died: 22 March 2013 in St. Joseph, Michigan; born: 14 June 1925 in Chicago, Illinois. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of one wife (Rose Clark), his children and their spouses.
  139. U.S., Newspapers.com, Marriage Index, 1800s-current (available at ancestry.com), John Anthony Reitz, age 45, and Jacqueline Leona Bookwalter; married about 1970 in Benton Harbor [Michigan].
  140. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Male, Bookwalter; born 25 March 1955; died 25 March 1995; father: George Bookwalter; mother: Jacquelyn Quardokus.
  141. Obituary, tributes.com, Obituary for Harlan Quardokus, 77, of St. Joseph. The article provides birth, marriage, and death information, biographical details, and the names of his parents, wife, children, grandchildren, and siblings, both surviving and preceded.
  142. Find a Grave (website). Lincoln Charter Township Cemetery, Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan; Quardokus, Harlan; born 30 August 1934 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan; died 28 April 2012 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan [from record].
  143. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Benton Township, Enumeration District 11-7, Sheet No. 5B, family of Donald Spangler (29, Indiana, pattern maker, pattern shop); wife Ruby Spangler (28, Michigan); daughter Beverly Spangler (6, Michigan).
  144. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Benton Township, E.D. 11-8A, Sheet No. 19B, Donald Spangler, 39, Indiana, pattern maker, wood patterns; wife Ruby Spangler, 38, Michigan; daughter Beverly Spangler, 16, Michigan.
  145. Find a Grave (website). Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, California, De Voe Merrill “Jonsey” Jones, born: 21 July 1922; died: 1 April 2009 (from record, which includes the text of his obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of his wife and four children; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  146. FamilySearch, De Voe Merrill Jones.
  147. Find a Grave (website). Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan; Thelma Mae Murphy Porter, born: 26 July 1929 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 3 April 2008 in LaPorte, LaPorte County, Indiana (from record, which includes the text from her obituary, and provides the names and links for her parents, husband, and one child).
  148. Find a Grave (website). Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan; Gerald J. Porter, born: 21 January 1929 in Michigan; died: 21 October 2003 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, one siblings, wife, and one child).
  149. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Alberta Kathryn Herman Luke, born: 12 October 1926 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 16 July 2017 in Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary, and provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings, and husband).
  150. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-22, Sheet No. 5A, family of Albert Herman (22, Michigan, laborer, auto egg factory, first married age 18); wife Lorna Herman (22, Michigan, first married age 18); daughter Alberta Herman (3 5/12, Michigan); son Daniel Herman (1, Michigan). They live next door to Albert’s parents and several siblings.
  151. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-32, Sheet No. 8A, family of Fred Bromley (60, Michigan, janitor, foundry, auto parts factory); wife Mabelle Bromley (59, Michigan); son Fred Bromley, Jr. (19, Buchanan, Mich., asst. carpenter, contractor, building); daughter Norma Bromley (17, Buchanan, Mich.); son Richard Bromley (15, Buchanan, Mich.); son in law Albert Herman (32, Berrien Co., Mich, auto parts factory); daughter Lorna Herman (32, Boyne, Mich., shipping department, pattern factory); granddaughter Alberta Herman (13, Buchanan, Mich.); grandson Daniel Herman (11, Buchanan, Mich.); grand-daughter Dolores Herman (9, Buchanan, Mich.); grand-son Lonnie Lee Herman (0, Buchanan, Mich.); son Elwinn Bromley (27, Buchanan, inspector, auto parts factory); daughter-in-law Helen Bromley (25, Dowagiac, Mich.).
  152. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Richard Clarence Luke, born: 28 September 1922 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 18 May 1992 in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  153. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); Daniel Stuart Herman, born: 17 March 1929 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 17 March 2000 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, and wife).
  154. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Patricia Ann “Trish” Walls Herman-Pointer, born: 8 August 1930 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 1 August 2013 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her two husbands).
  155. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Dolores Jean Herman Weaver, born: 21 February 1931 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 17 December 2020 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings, husband, and four children).
  156. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Gerril Weaver, born: 25 October 1930; died: 13 July 2006 (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife and four children).
  157. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Jeffrey Dean Weaver, born: 21 November 1957 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 11 August 1989 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and three siblings).
  158. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Hilda A. Leidy, died 21 July 1981 in Berrien, Berrien [County], Michigan, born 7 August 1926.
  159. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-22, Sheet No. 5A, family of William Howe (23, U.S., laborer, auto egg factory, first married age 18); wife Esther Howe (21, Michigan, first married age 17); son Justine Howe (4 8/12, Michigan); daughter Hilda Howe (3 8/12, Michigan); son Robert Howe (2, Michigan); son Jack Howe (9/12, Michigan). They are living next door to Esther’s parents and several siblings.
  160. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Township, Enumeration District 11-63, Sheet No. 61A, family of William Howe (37, Russia, machinist, auto shop); wife Esther Howe (32, Michigan); daughter Hilda Howe (13, Michigan); Robert Howe (11, Michigan); Jack Howe (10, Michigan); Shirley Howe (8, Michigan); Raymond Howe (5, Michigan); Gordon Howe (1, Michigan); Ronald Howe (8/12, Michigan).
  161. Find a Grave (website). Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Branch County, Michigan, Robert Eugene Howe, born: 26 April 1928; died: 9 August 2015 in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, and wife).
  162. Find a Grave (website). Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Branch County, Michigan, Virginia LaRue Christy Howe, born: 22 March 1931 in Apollo, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania; died: 22 July 2013 in Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings, and husband).
  163. Obituary, The Herald-Press, St. Joseph, Michigan; 19 March 1954, Jack David Howe, “Buchanan GI Assumed Dead.” The article indicates he is presumed dead in Korean War fighting, provides biographical information, and names his wife, parents, and siblings.
  164. Korean War Project. Jack David Howe, born: 13 December 1929, final disposition date: 31 March 1951. The record provides a brief summary of the circumstances of his loss while a prisoner of war.
  165. Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008, Shirley Yvonne Dewey; died: 31 July 1990 in Jackson [County]; born: 5 June 1931, spouse: Frank.
  166. History of Hartford [Michigan] - Military; Frank L. Dewey, born 13 January 1925, died 15 November 2009. The record summarizes his military service in the US Army during the Korean War, and names his wife, parents, and two siblings.
  167. Obituary, History of Hartford [Michigan] - Obituaries (website);. Frank L. Dewey, age 84, died 15 November 2009 in Lakeside, California. The obituary names his wife, children, parents, and siblings.
  168. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gordon Howe, no. 386-38-1818, died 26 December 2007, born 26 March 1939.
  169. Deaths, SouthBendTribune.com, 30 December 2007, Gordon W. Howe, age 68, died on Wednesday [26 December] in St. Joseph. The obituary names his wife, daughter, and siblings.
  170. Obituary, Garrett Funeral Home (website), Damascus, Virginia, Mary Ilene McAllister Howe, died 26 September 2009 in Johnson City, Tennessee. The obituary gives the names of her parents, husband, children, and siblings.
  171. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Edmund L. Hojara, no. 384-40-5545, died 19 May 2000, born 20 October 1939.
  172. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Norman F. Lear, no. 372-28-0906; died: 17 July 2007; born: 2 December 1931; last place of residence: Berrien [County], Michigan.
  173. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-31, Sheet No. 6B, family of William F. Lear (35, Wisconsin, molder, auto parts factory); wife Mildred J. Lear (30, Michigan); son Normal F. Lear (8, Michigan); brother Lyron Lear (12, Michigan).
  174. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Township, Enumeration District 11-58, Sheet No. 1A, family of Oswald Arnold (36, Russia, plasterer, building); wife Elva L. Arnold (36, Michigan); son Donald C. Arnold (13, Michigan); son Norman G. Arnold (11, Michigan); daughter Dolores J. Arnold (6, Michigan); son Dale L. Arnold (5, Michigan); son Deuane L. Arnold (1, Michigan).
  175. Obituary, Unidentified newspaper, posted at Ancestry message boards, Dolores J. Lear, died: 12 October 1994 in Berrien Center, Michigan; born: 17 July 1935 in Niles, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details, place of burial, and the name her her husband, listed as Norman Lewis Roberts [sic, his middle name is listed as Frederick in other records].
  176. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Clara Herman Bonham, born: 8 August 1932 in Galien, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 30 September 2019 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and two siblings).
  177. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Bonham, Coy E., no. 383-28-7305, died 14 July 1988, born 9 October 1930.
  178. Find a Grave (website). Galien Township Cemetery, Galien, Berrien County, Michigan, Gertrude Grace Henspeter Herman; headstone shared by her husband Wilson Herman (see); The record includes her obituary from the Berrien County Record, which includes her birth, marriage, death dates, and names of her husband, and children. Her parents are also named in the record.
  179. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Mariam June Herman Lear, born: 31 July 1933 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 1 August 2008 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings, and husband).
  180. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Lynn Edward Lear, born: 17 August 1927 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 22 March 2013 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  181. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Kathleen K. Rapp, no. 375-48-0842, died 21 October 2005, born 21 October 1946.
  182. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Samuel Rapp, no. 371-42-8757, died 28 February 2008, born 4 February 1946.
Fifth Generation
116. Sandra Anne Freeman5 (Mary,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 15 September 1938 in Michigan.1, 2 Sandra married, first, Henry Martin Sante (born 17 June 1919, parents not determined;3 Henry died 3 January 20063). Their marriage ended in divorce in February 1966 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.4 Sandra married, second, Terry D. Castor (born 23 May 1935, parents not determined;2, 5 Terry died 6 April 19995, 6).

 249i. Devin Wade Caster, born 15 June 1971.2
 250ii. Ryan Eugene Caster, born 15 June 1974.2

117. Rita Lee Freeman5 (Mary,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 26 November 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.2, 7 Rita married, 1 February 1964 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan, Gerald Lee ‘Jerry’ Bailey7 (born 14 September 1941 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan, the son of Edward Hamilton Bailey and Helen Virginia Goings;2, 7, 8 Jerry died 9 October 2021 in Davisburg, Oakland County, Michigan8).

118. Donald Dale Freeman5 (Mary,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 28 February 1950 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan;9, 10, 11 died 7 August 2021 in Gaylord, Otsego County, Michigan.9, 11 Donald married, first, 3 January 1969 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan, Melanie Denise Meeuwenberg10 (born 28 November 1950 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, the daughter of Wallace Irvin Meeuwenberg and Joanne Colleen Clark;10, 12 Melanie died 2 May 200612). Donald married, second, 23 October 2004 in Lewiston, Montmorency County, Michigan, Dawn Renee Berney11 (born June 1962, parents not determined2).

119. Alan Francis Freeman5 (Mary,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 9 January 1955.2 Alan married Mary Stouffer13 (born ____, parents not determined).

120. Pamela Jo Gerych5 (Marjorie,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 6 April 1945;14 died 18 August 1995 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.6, 14 Pamela married Robert Pierce (born ____, parents not determined). Pamela is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.15

121. Christine Lillian Gerych5 (Marjorie,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 21 January 1948.2 Christine married, 8 September 1967 in Genesee County, Michigan, Donald Ray Venema16 (born 7 October 1947, parents not determined2).

 251i. Kim Venema.
+252ii. Becky Gerych Venema, Married _____ Rogers.

122. Jon Steve Gerych5 (Marjorie,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 29 October 1951.2 Jon married, first, 5 August 1972 in Genesee County, Michigan, Priscilla Ann Huston17 (born ____, parents not determined). Jon married, second, 29 October 1987 in Clark County, Nevada, Jo Anne B. Brundage18 (born 8 July 1944, parents not determined2).

123. Rodney Charles Freeman (born Tindle)5 (Marilyn,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 9 November 1945 in Hudson, Lenawee County, Michigan;19, 20, 21 died 4 September 1987 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.19, 21 Rodney married, 21 November 1968 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan, Veronica Ann Strickland20 (born 13 January 1949 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, the daughter of Mohlon Strickland, Jr. and Lillian Veronica Cramer20). Rodney is buried in Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan.19, 21

 253i. Thomas G. Freeman, born 15 July 1970.2

124. Robert Jeffrey Freeman5 (Marilyn,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 4 December 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.22 Robert married, 7 May 1969 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan, Cheryl Anne Mchugh (née Putnam) 22 (born 16 June 1948 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur Wayland Putnam and Dorothy Bain22).

 254i. Dorothy C. Freeman, born 1 October 1966.2
 255ii. David J. Freeman, born 1 February 1971.2

126. Steven Gayle Freeman5 (Marilyn,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 26 September 1950.2 Steven married Rita Dominique Theberge (born 11 March 1955, the daughter of Marcel Theberge and Juliette _____2).

+256i. Tammy Ann Freeman, born 25 April 1974 in Gaylord, Otsego County, Michigan; died 23 August 2000 in St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. Married Benjamin G. VanWamel.
 257ii. Jason M. Freeman, born 26 March 1976.2
 258iii. Isaiah Matthew Freeman, born 19 January 1978.2
 259iv. Jeremiah Marcel Freeman, born 9 January 1980.2
 260v. Dominic M. Freeman, born 7 October 1981.2
 261vi. Nicholas A. Freeman, born ca. 1985.2
 262vii. Bernadette M. Freeman, born ca. 1988.2
+263viii. Kathleen Michelle Freeman, born ca. 1989. Married (1) Blake Edward Colvin Married (2) _____ Prescott.
 264ix. Steven A. Freeman, born ca. 1989.2
 265x. Benjamin Freeman, born ca. 1992.2
 266xi. Christopher Freeman, born ca. 1994.2
 267xii. Cecelia Freeman, born 1996.2
 268xiii. Sebastian Freeman, born ca. 1997.2

131. Ronald Bird ‘Ron’ O’Connell5 (Arlene,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 3 September 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan;23, 24 died 31 May 1999 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.6, 23, 24 Ron married Ruby Carol ‘Brake’ Hager13 (born 2 April 1948 in Ransom, Pike County, Kentucky, parents not determined;2, 25, 26 Brake died 28 August 2004 in Genesee County, Michigan25, 26). Brake is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan.25

 269i. Ronald Bradley O’Connell, born 1 September 1969.2

132. Kathryn Sue O’Connell5 (Arlene,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 13 January 1950; twin.2 Kathryn married, first, 4 April 1970 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan, Gary Don Pierce27 (born ____, parents not determined). Kathryn married, second, Michael James Annis (born 25 June 1950, parents not determined2).

 270i. Kathryn Elise Annis, born 9 June 1988 in San Bernardino County, California.28

133. Kathleen Gay O’Connell5 (Arlene,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 13 January 1950; twin.2 Kathleen married, 4 January 1978 in Los Angeles, California, Eric M. Granier13, 29 (born 27 February 1951, parents not determined2).

 271i. Adam Luther Garnier, born 25 March 1982 in Los Angeles, California.30

134. Frederick Charles O’Connell5 (Arlene,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 11 January 1957 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan;2, 31 died 12 April 2022 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan.31 Frederick married Kylene Rene Thomas (née Andrews) (born 29 August 1955, parents not determined;2 Kylene died 7 August 2014 in Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho32).

 272i. Sean O’Connell.

135. Lynne Anna Black (born Pettis)5 (Dorothy,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 20 October 1943.2 Lynne married, 28 September 1961 in Genesee County, Michigan, William Joseph Chouinard, Jr.33 (born 1 July 1943, parents not determined2).

136. Nancy Donna Black5 (Dorothy,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 31 March 1949.2 Nancy married David Lee Kurtz (born 6 September 1949, parents not determined2).

138. James Thomas Mcswain5 (Edythe,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 24 November 1949 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan.34 James married, first, 28 August 1971 in Rust Township, Montmorency County, Michigan, Brenda Rose Williams34 (born 14 October 1953 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, the daughter of Ervin Edward Williams and Shirley Mae Crooks34). James married, second, Gloria J. Ferguson13 (born 14 July 1957, parents not determined2).

 273i. Jeremy Thomas Mcswain, born 9 August 1975.2

139. Brenda Joy Mcswain5 (Edythe,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 20 October 1950 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan.35 Brenda married, 26 April 1969 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan, Hugh James Hibner35, 36 (born 18 April 1946 in Long Rapids, Alpena County, Michigan, the son of Orrin Leslie Hibner and Annie May Horton;35, 36 Hugh died 18 March 2004 in Montmorency County, Michigan36). Hugh is buried in Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan.36

 274i. Michael James Hibner, born 15 June 1969.2
 275ii. Kevin Troy Hibner, born 24 December 1971.2
 276iii. Hope Christina Hibner, born 4 June 1974.2

140. Lorraine Kay Mcswain5 (Edythe,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 28 October 1953 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan.37 Lorraine married, 15 April 1972 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan, Richard Welling Crisp37 (born 23 May 1950 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, the son of Brack Crisp and Doris Dunn37).

 277i. Jessica Erin Crisp, born 11 June 1979.2

141. Wendy Lee Mcswain5 (Edythe,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 4 November 1954 in Milo, Oscoda County, Michigan.38 Wendy married, 14 October 1972 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan, Terry Lee Lake38 (born 4 June 1950 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, the son of Clyde Lake and Virginia Winer38).

 278i. Tracy Lee Lake, born 24 November 1972.2
 279ii. Richard Lee Lake, born 23 February 1976.2

142. Susan Lurene Gazlay5 (Francis ‘Frank’,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 27 March 1943 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan;39 died 3 June 2000 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan.39 Susan married, 20 October 1962 in Burr Oak, St. Joseph County, Michigan, Steven Stockwell39 (born ____, parents not determined).

 280i. Shelly Irene Stockwell, born 30 March 1964 in Michigan;40 died 12 April 1964 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan.40
 281ii. Steven William Stockwell, born 6 October 1965.2
+282iii. Sue Ann Stockwell, born 15 April 1970. Married Richard Michael Johnson.
 283iv. Stephen Orion Stockwell, born 1992.

143. Bonnie Lynn Gazlay5 (Francis ‘Frank’,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 28 March 1946.2 Bonnie married Paul J. Kondor (born 20 June 1938, parents not determined2).

+284i. Alexander Paul Kondor, born 2 April 1968 in Illinois. Married Carrie Suzanne Lohman.

144. Janice Anne Gazlay5 (Calvin,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 16 November 1949.2 Janice married Roy Hatt13 (born ____, parents not determined).

145. Martin Wayne Gazlay5 (Calvin,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 23 December 1953.2 Martin married, first, Diana Kay Heselschwerdt13 (born 8 March 1954 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, the daughter of Daryle Heselschwerd and Kay Schittenhelm;41, 42, 43 Diana died 7 January 1993 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan41, 42). Martin married, second, 29 November 1996 in Clark County, Nevada, Shelley Jean Spiess (née Miller) 44 (born 15 June 1957, parents not determined2).

+285i. Alanna Kay Gazlay, born 14 April 1977. Married (1) Bryan Christopher Roach Married (2) Brace M. Snyr.
+286ii. Brenton Lowell ‘Brent’ Gazlay, born 7 December 1978. Married Amelia Rosanna Moore.
+287iii. Steven Daryle Gazlay, born 1986. Married Amanda Jean Randall.

146. Scot Edward Gazlay5 (Calvin,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 1 July 1958.2 Scot married, 14 May 1984, Louann Mary Lubahn2 (born 8 February 1959, the daughter of Arthur Frederick Lubahn, Jr. and Dorothy Lela O’Brien2).

+288i. Jessica Lela Joyce Gazlay, born 1 November 1983. Married Joshua Charles Holter.
 289ii. Shannah Lynn Gazlay, born 24 June 1988.2

147. Pamela Kay Gazlay5 (Calvin,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 28 June 1964.2 Pamela married, first, Jeffrey Thomasson13 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce.13 Pamela married, second, Keith Henry Watson13 (born 15 June 1956, parents not determined2).

 290i. Kellie Joyce Watson, born 1990.
 291ii. Hannah Rosemary Watson, born 16 February 1992.2

148. Danette Lee Huntoon5 (Marion ‘Jean’,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 17 July 1952.2 Danette married, first, John Lodzenski13 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce.13 Danette married, second, Joseph Flamm13 (born ____, parents not determined).

151. Marcia Kaye Gazlay5 (Lee,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 23 September 1953.2 Marcia married Gary Theo Vincent13 (born 17 October 1954, parents not determined2). Their marriage ended in divorce.13

 292i. Todd Matthew Vincent, born 6 February 1973.2
+293ii. Bethany Lea Vincent, born 6 June 1977. Married Joseph Lynn Shelters.

152. Gary Roger Gazlay5 (Dwight,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 1 April 1952.2, 45 Gary married, 19 June 1982 in Madison County, Florida, Mary Elizbeth ‘Betty’ Dearing (née Fraser) 46 (born 16 March 1947, parents not determined2).

153. Nancy Elizabeth Gazlay5 (Dwight,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 17 October 1953.2 Nancy married Hugo Hernan Arias (born 26 May 1958, parents not determined2).

 294i. Rachel Elizabeth Arias, born 1992.13
 295ii. Jonathan Lucas Arias, born 1994.13
 296iii. Rebekah Nancy Arias, born 1995.13

154. Sandra Lynn ‘Sandi’ Gazlay5 (Dwight,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 14 September 1957.2 Sandi married, 20 June 1977 in Pinellas County, Florida, Michael David Dorsey47 (born 14 May 1954, parents not determined2).

 297i. Joshua Michael Dorsey, born 14 December 1984.2
 298ii. Matthew David Dorsey, born ca. 1990.
 299iii. Caleb Andrew Dorsey, born ca. 1992.

155. Kathleen Ann Pycek5 (Barbara,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 25 August 1952;2, 48 died 4 November 2009.48 Kathleen married John Michael Shoemaker13 (born 29 July 1950, parents not determined2).

156. Deborah Kay ‘Debi’ Pycek5 (Barbara,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born June 1956.2 Debi married, first, James Leslie Salisbury13 (born 6 February 1952, parents not determined2). Their marriage ended in divorce.13 Debi married, second, Herbert Harold Cramer13 (born 4 March 1957, parents not determined2).

158. Dale Mark Gazlay5 (David,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 4 November 1965.2 Dale married, first, Ann Marie Grady13 (born 16 May 1966, parents not determined2). Dale married, second, 12 September 2020, Pamala Suzanne Boyer2 (born 12 December 1969, parents not determined2).

 300i. David Stanley Gazlay, born 6 January 1995.2, 13
 301ii. Noah Dale Gazlay, born 6 January 1996.2, 13
 302iii. Daniel Scot Gazlay, born 1999.13

159. Dean Dwight Gazlay5 (David,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 8 September 1967.2 Dean married, first, Kristy Lee Kellogg13 (born 10 March 1975, parents not determined2). Dean married, second, 10 April 2020, Elgene Ann ‘Elly’ Urban2 (born 10 October 1968, parents not determined2).

 303i. James Dean ‘Jimmy’ Gazlay, born 2000.13

160. Dawn Marie Gazlay5 (David,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 15 September 1969.2 Dawn married, first, Brad Hillard Overmyer13 (born 29 July 1965, parents not determined2). Dawn married, second, Cosmo J. Nestola (born 9 June 1961, the son of Joseph S. Nestola and Maryann Marzo2).

 304i. Joseph David ‘Joey’ Nestola, born xxxx.

161. Jay Eugene Bowman, Jr.5 (Jay,4 Flossie,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 12 December 1941 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan;49 died 8 June 2017 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.49 Jay married, 29 February 1964 in Temperance, Monroe County, Michigan, Darlene Kay Eckhart49 (born ____, parents not determined). Jay is buried in La Salle Township Cemetery, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.49

 305i. Jay Bowman III.
 306ii. Jerald Edward Bowman.

183. Maurine Kay Gazlay5 (Arnold,4 Arnol,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 25 January 1951.2 Maurine married, 1984 in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, Frank Pittman Slaughter50 (born 31 January 1952, parents not determined2).

184. Raymond Scott Gazlay5 (Arnold,4 Arnol,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 30 July 1952.2 Raymond married, first, Michelle May Auge (born September 1965, parents not determined2). Their marriage ended in divorce.13 Raymond married, second, Catherine Jane Paquette13 (born 25 September 1948, parents not determined2).

+307i. Mark Kent Gazlay, born 1987. Married (1) Jerri Harden Married (2) Kelly Marie Maki.

186. Judy Lynne Gazlay5 (Leland,4 Arnol,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 1950.13 Judy married, 30 March 1974 in Santa Clara County, California, Richard W. Miller13, 51 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce in August 1976 in Santa Clara County, California.13, 52

 308i. Brian Matthew Miller, born 7 April 1975 in Santa Clara County, California.2, 13, 53

187. Carmen Elaine Gazlay5 (Leland,4 Arnol,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 3 December 1952 in Ohio.2 Carmen married, first, 18 August 1973 in Santa Clara County, California, Raymond G. Collins54 (born ____, parents not determined). Carmen married, second, 14 July 1980 in Shasta County, California, James Douglas Jones55 (born 11 September 1951, parents not determined2).

188. Arnold Lee Gazlay5 (Leland,4 Arnol,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 23 February 1955.2 Arnold married, 24 June 1978 in Santa Clara County, California, Pamela S. Ho56 (born 2 July 1955, parents not determined2).

 309i. Kevin William Gazlay, born 12 May 1982 in Santa Clara County, California.57
 310ii. Katherine Rose Gazlay, born 19 March 1985 in Santa Clara County, California.58

189. David Neal Gazlay, Sr.5 (Leland,4 Arnol,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 21 September 1957;2, 59 died 13 February 2001.60 David married, first, 16 February 1978 in Santa Clara County, California, Cheryl L. Mummey59 (born ca. 1960, parents not determined59). Their marriage ended in divorce on 22 April 1982 in Santa Clara County, California.61 David married, second, 27 September 1985 in Santa Clara County, California, Mona Lee Husby (née Sommerkorn) 63, 64 (born 29 April 1958 in San Mateo County, California, the daughter of _____ Sommerkorn and _____ Blackmor62, 63). Their marriage ended in divorce. David married, third, Royanna Teresa Loeffler (born 11 November 1953 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, the daughter of Roy V. Loeffler and Ada M. Agostini65).

 311i. David Neal Gazlay, born 25 February 1979 in Santa Clara County, California.66
+312ii. Lisa Marie Gazlay, born 3 April 1980 in Santa Clara County, California. Married Wade Franklin Miller.

190. Robert Dean Gazlay5 (Leland,4 Arnol,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 13 March 1961.2 Robert married Jeannine C. Grupp13 (born 26 September 1959, parents not determined2). Their marriage ended in divorce.13

 313i. Kyle Dean Gazlay, born 23 March 1994 in Placer County, California.67

194. Gretchen Maureen Gazlay5 (Alan,4 Arnol,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 21 May 1975; twin.2, 13 Gretchen married Clayton Allen Schutter13 (born 26 October 1977, parents not determined2).

 314i. Caleb Joshua Schutter, born February 2005.2, 68

195. Garret Alan Gazlay5 (Alan,4 Arnol,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 15 December 1981.13 Garret married Kathryn Grace Anderson69 (born 30 April 1982, parents not determined2, 69).

202. Lisa Sue Otis5 (Lawrence,4 Lena,3 Lawrence,2 David1), born 15 June 1972.2 Lisa married Jason William Hall (born 15 June 1970, parents not determined2).

 315i. Devan Jacob Hall, born April 2000.
 316ii. Skylar Hall.

203. James Robert Elson5 (Jane,4 Hattie,3 Leona,2 David1), born 3 November 1948.2, 70 James married Veronica Cote (born 13 September 1950, parents not determined2).

 317i. Philip Royce Elson, born 31 October 1985.2

204. Judith Leigh Bishop5 (Claire,4 Hattie,3 Leona,2 David1), born 30 July 1946.2 Judith married Joseph P. Thrasher (born 14 June 1944, parents not determined2).

208. Sally Jean Quardokus5 (Fay,4 Hattie,3 Leona,2 David1), born 9 September 1952.2 Sally married William Jack Lyons (born 12 June 1949, parents not determined2).

+318i. Mark Alan Lyons, born 11 August 1979. Married Tonya Marie Zanardi.
 319ii. Gary M. Lyons, born 1985.2

211. Wendy Lynn Bookwalter5 (Jacqueline ‘Jackie’,4 Hattie,3 Leona,2 David1), born 29 November 1962.2 Wendy married, 16 July 1988 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, Mark Eugene Mitch71 (born 7 November 1959, parents not determined2).

212. Gene Harlan Quardokus5 (Harlan,4 Hattie,3 Leona,2 David1), born 21 April 1964.2 Gene married, 10 September 2008 in LaPorte County, Indiana, Laurie Beth Ewen72 (born December 1962, parents not determined2).

213. Stanley Frank Quardokus5 (Harlan,4 Hattie,3 Leona,2 David1), born 3 April 1966.2 Stanley married Julie Lynn Case (born 31 January 1967, parents not determined2).

 320i. Hattie Lynn Quardokus, born March 1997.2
 321ii. Frank Case Quardokus, born February 2001.2

214. Kurt Charles Quardokus5 (Harlan,4 Hattie,3 Leona,2 David1), born 25 February 1968.2 Kurt married Theresa Lynn Shook (born December 1967, parents not determined2).

219. Arnold J. Porter5 (Thelma,4 Margaret,3 Leona,2 David1), born 19 December 1945 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan;73 died 30 November 2006 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.73 Arnold married, 18 March 1989, Patty York74 (born 29 August 1950 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, the daughter of William Earl York and Marguerite Prekert;74 Patty died 8 June 1996 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan74). Arnold and Patty are buried in Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan.73, 74

224. Gerald Franklin Weaver5 (Dolores,4 Albert,3 Leona,2 David1), born 12 May 1953 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan;75 died 26 March 2022 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.75 Gerald married, 1984 in New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan, Maryann Good75 (born ____, parents not determined). Gerald is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.75

 322i. James F. Weaver.
 323ii. Amanda Weaver.
 324iii. Chrystal Weaver.

225. Lance Duane Weaver5 (Dolores,4 Albert,3 Leona,2 David1), born 10 November 1955 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan;76 died 3 December 2007 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.76 Lance married, first, Elaine Louise Hartline (born 13 December 1956, parents not determined2). Lance married, second, September 2000 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Carrie Catherine Brock (born 15 September 1955, parents not determined2). Lance is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.76

 325i. Jeremy David Weaver, born 12 December 1973.2
 326ii. Aaron Lee Weaver, born 14 March 1978.2
 327iii. Stephanie Louise Weaver, born 15 June 1984.2

227. Gwendolyn Sandra Weaver5 (Dolores,4 Albert,3 Leona,2 David1), born 26 November 1964 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan;77 died 21 February 2003 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.77 Gwendolyn married James R. Johnson (born 11 March 1964, parents not determined2). Gwendolyn is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.77

 328i. Gwendolyn Kassandra Johnson, born September 1990.2
 329ii. James Dean Johnson, born September 1994.2
 330iii. Travis Wayne Johnson, born September 1994.2

238. Kerri Jo Howe5 (Gordon,4 Esther,3 Leona,2 David1), born April 1975.2 Kerri married Raffeele Santaniello (born June 1971, parents not determined2).

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Oakland County, Holly Village, Enumeration District 63-49, Sheet No. 4A, family of Bird P. Gazley (50, Michigan, press operator, Foster Body manufacturing); wife Lillian A. Gazley (52, Michigan); daughter Marjorie Gazley (20, Michigan, waitress, tavern); daughter Marilyn Gazley (19, Michigan, waitress, tavern); daughter Arlene Gazley (17, Michigan); daughter Dorothy Gazley (15, Michigan); daughter Edythe Gazley (10, Michigan); daughter Mary Freeman (22, Michigan, cook, tavern); grand daughter Sandra Freeman (1, Michigan).
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Sante, Henry Martin, no. 566-10-0999, died: 3 January 2006; born: 17 June 1919; last place of residence: Corte Madera, Marin [County], California.
  4. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Henry M. Sante and Sandra A. Freeman, divorced in Feb 1966 in San Francisco City, California.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Commerce Memorial Cemetery, Commerce, Oakland County, Michigan, Terry D. Caster: Terry D. Caster / US Army / May 23, 1935 Apr 6, 1999 / Beloved Husband and Father [from grave marker].
  6. Boards at Ancestry.com; Post by Brenda Hibner, 26 July 2001, provides the death dates of several Michigan Gazlay family members and their relatives.
  7. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Gerald Lee Bailey, age 22, born in Holly, Michigan, son of Edward H. Bailey and Helen Goings; Rita Lee Freeman, age 16, born in Flint, Michigan, daughter of Donald Francis Freeman and Mary Gazely; married 1 February 1964 in Atlanta, Michigan.
  8. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Gerald Lee “Jerry” Bailey, born: 14 September 1941 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan; died: 9 October 2021 in Davisburg, Oakland County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and siblings).
  9. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Donald Dale Freeman, born: 28 February 1950 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan; died: 7 August 2021 in Gaylord, Otsego County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents).
  10. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Donald Dale Freeman, born 28 Feb 1950 in Holly, Michigan, son of Donald Francis Freeman and Mary Catherine Gazlay; Melanie Denise Meeuwenberg, born 28 November 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of Wallace Irvin Meeuwenberg and Joanne Colleen Clark; married 3 January 1969 in Atlanta, Michigan.
  11. Obituary, Tribute Archive (website: tributearchive.com), Donald Dale Freeman, died: 7 August 2021 in Gaylord [Michigan]; born: 28 February 1950 in Holly, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and siblings.
  12. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Melanie Denise Freeman, alias: Melanie Denice Wicks, Melanie Denise Meeuwenberg, died: 2 May 2006; born: 28 November 1950 in Detroit, Michigan; father: Wallace I. Meeuwenberg; mother: Joann C. Clark; previous residence: Lansing, Ingham [County], Michigan.
  13. 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.
  14. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Pamela Jo Pierce, died 18 August 1995 in Flint, Genesee [County], Michigan; born 6 April 1945.
  15. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; Pamela J. Pierce / Apr 6, 1945 / Aug 18 1995 [from headstone].
  16. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us); Instrument: 196709080000013; marriage of Donald Ray Venema and Christine Lillian Gerych, 8 September 1967.
  17. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us); Instrument: 197208050000028, Jon Steven Gerych and Priscilla Ann Huston, married on 5 August 1972.
  18. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Jon S. Gerych and Jo Ann B. Brundage, married 29 October 1987 in Clark [County].
  19. Find a Grave (website). Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan; Rodney C. Freeman / Sgt. US Air Force / Vietnam / Nov. 9, 1945 - Sep. 4, 1987 [from gravestone].
  20. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Rodney Charles Freeman, born 9 November 1945 in Hudson, Mich., son of Robert Edward Freeman and Marilyn Lillian Gazlay; Veronica Ann Strickland, born 13 January 1949 in Lansing, Mich., daughter of Mohlon Strickland, Jr., and Lillian Veronica Cramer; married 21 November 1968 in Atlanta, Michigan.
  21. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Rodney Charles Freeman, died 4 September 1987 in Alpena, Alpena [County], Mich., buried in Avery Twp., Mich., born 9 November 1945 in Michigan, son of Robert Freeman and Marilyn Gazly [sic], spouse: Veronica Strickland.
  22. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Robert Jeffrey Freeman, born 4 Dec 1947 in Flint, Mich., son of Robert Edward Freeman and Marilyn Lillian Gazlay; Cheryl Anne McHugh, born 16 Jun 1948 in Pontiac, Mich., daughter of Wayland Arthut Putnam and Dorothy Bain; married 7 May 1969 in Atlanta, Mich.
  23. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Ronald Bird “Ron” O’Connell, 3 September 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; died: 31 May 1999 in Denver, City and County of Denver, Colorado (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, and wife).
  24. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). O’Connell, Ronald B., no. 383-48-3039; died: 31 May 1999; born: 3 September 1947.
  25. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan Ruby Carol “Brake” Hager O’Connell, born: 2 April 1948 in Ransom, Pike County, Kentucky; died: 28 August 2004 in Genesee County, Michigan (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  26. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). O’Connell, Ruby C., no. 367-54-3950; died: 28 August 2004; born: 2 April 1948; last place of residence: Maricopa [County], Arizona.
  27. Wedding Announcement, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Lubbock, Texas (available at www.newspapers.com); 5 April 1970, Gary Don Pierce and Kathryn Sue O’Connell, married on 4 April 1970 in Fenton, Michigan. The article provides biographical details and the names of their parents and other relatives, including Kathryn’s twin sister.
  28. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Kathryn Elise Annis, born: 9 June 1988 in San Bernardino, California; mother: Oconnell.
  29. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Garnier, Eric M., age 26, and O’Connell, Kathleen G., age 27; married on 4 January 1978 in Los Angeles, California.
  30. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Adam Luther Garnier, born; 25 March 1982 in Los Angeles, California; mother: Oconnell.
  31. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Frederick Charles “Rick” O’Connell, born: 11 January 1957 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; died: 12 April 2022 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and one sibling).
  32. Obituary, Idaho Stateman (available at www.legacy.com), 12 August 2014, Kylene R. O’Connell, died 7 August 2014 in Nampa, Idaho.
  33. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us); Instrument: 196109280000002, William Joseph Chouinard, Jr., and Lynne Anna Black, married on 28 September 1961.
  34. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; James Thomas Mcswain, born: 24 November 1949 in Holly, Michigan; father: Richard James Mcswain; mother: Edithe Gazeley; and Brenda Rose Williams, born: 14 October 1953 in Detroit, Michigan; father: Ervin Edward Williams; mother: Shirley Mae Crooks; married on 28 August 1971 in Rust Township, Michigan.
  35. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Hugh James Hibner, born 18 April 1946 in Long Rapids, Mich., son of Orrin Leslie Hibner and Annie May Horton; Brenda Joy Mcswain, born 20 October 1950 in Holly, Mich., daughter of Richard James Mcswain and Edyth Lorraine Gazlay; married 26 April 1969 in Atlanta, Montmorency Co., Mich.
  36. Find a Grave (website). Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan; Hughie James Hibner, born: 18 April 1946 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died: 18 March 2004 in Montmorency County, Michigan (from record, which includes an inscription: SP4 US Army, Vietnam, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and Married 26 April 1969; and provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, and wife).
  37. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Richard Welling Crisp, born 23 May 1950 in Dayton, Ohio, son of Brack Crisp and Doris Dunn; Lorraine Kay Mcswain, born 28 October 1953 in Holly, Mich., daughter of Richard James Mcswain and Edythe Lorraine Gazley; married 15 April 1972 in Atlanta, Mich.
  38. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Terry Lee Lake, born 4 June 1950 in Flint, Mich., son of Clyde Lake and Virginia Winer; Wendy Lee Mcswain, born 4 November 1954 in Milo, Mich., daughter of Richard J. Mcswain and Edythe Gazlay; married 14 October 1972 in Atlanta, Mich.
  39. Obituary, Sturgis Daily Journal, Sturgis, Michigan,transcribed by Carole Lynn (Mohney) Carr and posted at Ancestry Message Boards; Susan Lurene Stockwell, died 3 June 2000 in Sturgis, Michigan; born 27 March 1943 in Jackson, Michigan. The obituary provides the names of her parents, husband and their marriage date and place, various surviving and deceased family members, and a biographical sketch.
  40. Michigan Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995; Shelly Irene Stockwell, died 12 April 1964 in Sturgis, St. Joseph [County], Michigan; born 30 March 1964 in Michigan; father: Steven Stockwell; mother: Susan Gazlay.
  41. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). D. K. Gazlay, no. 362-68-0830; died: January 1993; born: 8 March 1954.
  42. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Diana K. Gazlay, died: 7 January 1993 in Jackson, Jackson [County], Michigan; born: 8 March 1954.
  43. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Diana Kay Gazlay, born: 8 March 1954 in Jackson, Michigan; other name: Diana K. Heselschwerdt; father: Daryle Heselschwerd; mother: Kay Schittenhelm.
  44. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Martin Wayne Gazlay and Shelley Jean Spiess, 29 November 1996 in Clark [County], Nevada.
  45. voteref.com.
  46. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Gary Roger Gazlay and Mary Elizabeth Dearing, maiden name Fraser, married 19 June 1982 in Madison County, Florida.
  47. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Michael David Dorsey and Sandra Lynn Gazlay, married 20 June 1977 in Pinellas County, Florida.
  48. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Kathleen A. Shoemaker, no. 378-52-3927; died: 4 November 2009; born: 25 August 1952; last place of residence: Jackson, Jackson [County], Michigan.
  49. Find a Grave (website). La Salle Township Cemetery, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan Jay Eugene Bowman, Jr., born: 12 December 1941; died: 8 June 2017 (from record, which includes the text from his obituary, and provides the names and links for his parents).
  50. Marriage Records, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, Michigan Dibean Marriage Index, available at US GenWeb Archives; Maurine K. Gazlay and Frank P. Slaughter, Grand Traverse, married in 1984.
  51. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Miller, Richard W., and Gazlay, Judy L., age 23; married on 30 March 1974 in Santa Clara [County], California.
  52. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Miller, Richard W., and Gazlay, Judy L., divorced on August 1976 in Santa Clara [County], California.
  53. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Brian M. Miller, born 7 April 1975 in Santa Clara [County], California; mother: Gazlay.
  54. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Collins, Raymond G., and Gazlay, Carmen E., age 20; married on 18 August 1973 in Santa Clara [County], California.
  55. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Jones, James D., age 28, and Gazlay, Carmen E., age 27; married on 14 July 1980 in Shasta [County], California.
  56. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Gazlay, Arnold L., age 23; and Ho, Pamela S., age 22; married on 24 June 1978 in Santa Clara [County], California.
  57. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Kevin William Gazlay, born: 12 May 1982 in Santa Clara [County], California; mother: Ho.
  58. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Katherine Rose Gazlay, born: 19 March 1985 in Santa Clara [County], California; mother: Ho.
  59. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Gazlay, David N., age 20; Mummey, Cheryl L., age 18; married on 16 February 1978 in Santa Clara [County], CA.
  60. The Ames Astrogram, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field; 12 March 2001, page 3: Remembrance, Gazlay Passes On. David N. Gazlay, died 13 February 2001, age 43. The article names his wife Royanna and highlights his achievements while employed at NASA for over 20 years.
  61. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Gazlay, David N. and Cheryl L., 22 April 1982 in Santa Clara [County].
  62. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Mona Lee Sommerkorn, born 29 April 1958 in San Mateo [County]; Mother’s Maiden Name: Blackmor.
  63. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Gazlay, David N., age 27; Husby, Mona L., age 27; married 7 September 1985 in Santa Clara [County].
  64. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Gregory Lee Husby and Mona Lee Sommerkorn, married 14 February 1977 in Carson City.
  65. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Royanna Teresa Loeffler, born 11 November 1953 in San Francisco; Mother’s Maiden Name: Agostini.
  66. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, David Neal Gazlay, born 25 February 1979 in Santa Clara [County]; Mother’s Maiden Name: Mummey.
  67. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Kyle Dean Gazlay, born: 23 March 1994 in Placer [County], California; mother: Grupp.
  68. Email from Gretchen Gazlay Schutter to Lee Gazlay, 5 March 2015.
  69. Michigan Voters in the State of Michigan, U.S.A..
  70. Obituary, The Arizona Republic, 19 May 2004, Roy Elson, died 11 May 2004 in Apache Wells, Arizona. The article provides biographical and vital details, and the names of his parents, wife, son, grandchildren, and siblings.
  71. Wedding Announcement, Sunday Times-Sentinel, Point Pleasant, West Virginia; Wendy Lynn Bookwalter and Mark E. Mitch, married on 16 July 1988 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The announcement includes the names of the parents of both bride and groom.
  72. Indiana, U.S., County Marriage Indexes, 1993-2015 (available at ancestry.com), Gene H. Quardokus and Laurie B. Ewen, married on 10 September 2008 in LaPorte, Indiana.
  73. Find a Grave (website). Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan; Arnold J. Porter, born: 19 December 1945 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 30 November 2006 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and wife).
  74. Find a Grave (website). Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan; Patty York Porter, born: 29 August 1950 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 8 June 1996 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes a note naming her parents and giving her marriage date; and provides the names and links for two husbands).
  75. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Gerald Franklin Weaver, born: 12 May 1953 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 26 March 2022 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary, and provides the names and links for his parents and three siblings).
  76. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Lance Duane Weaver, born: 10 November 1955 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 3 December 2007 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and three siblings).
  77. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Gwendolyn Sandra Weaver Johnson, born: 26 November 1964 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 21 February 2003 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and three siblings).
Sixth and Seventh Generations
252. Becky Gerych Venema6 (Christine,5 Marjorie,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1). Becky married _____ Rogers (born ____, parents not determined).

 331i. Jonathan Rogers, born ____, the son of _____ Rogers and Becky Gerych Venema; died 25 May 2001.1

256. Tammy Ann Freeman6 (Steven,5 Marilyn,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 25 April 1974 in Gaylord, Otsego County, Michigan;2 died 23 August 2000 in St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.2 Tammy married, 13 August 1994 in St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, Benjamin G. VanWamel2 (born September 1979, parents not determined3). Tammy is buried in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.2

 332i. Victoria VanWamel, born ca. 1995.2
 333ii. Johannas ‘Hans’ VanWamel, born ca. 1996.2
 334iii. Benjamin VanWamel, born ca. 1998.2
 335iv. Rita VanWamel, born ca. 2000.2

263. Kathleen Michelle Freeman6 (Steven,5 Marilyn,4 Bird,3 Eugene,2 David1), born ca. 1989.3 Kathleen married, first, 30 June 2007 in Frankfort, Marshall County, Kansas, Blake Edward Colvin4 (born 17 January 1982, parents not determined3). Kathleen married, second, _____ Prescott (born ____, parents not determined).

282. Sue Ann Stockwell6 (Susan,5 Francis ‘Frank’,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 15 April 1970.3 Sue married Richard Michael Johnson5 (born 29 January 1965, parents not determined3).

284. Alexander Paul Kondor6 (Bonnie,5 Francis ‘Frank’,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 2 April 1968 in Illinois.3 Alexander married Carrie Suzanne Lohman (born 31 December 1970 in Illinois, parents not determined3).

 336i. Dylan Patrick Kondor, born 5 July 2003 in Ohio.3

285. Alanna Kay Gazlay6 (Martin,5 Calvin,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 14 April 1977.3 Alanna married, first, Bryan Christopher Roach (born 15 June 1974, parents not determined3). Alanna married, second, 30 September 2006, Brace M. Snyr (born 12 December 1977, parents not determined3). Their marriage ended in divorce in April 2016.

 337i. Claire Diana Snyr, born xxxx.
 338ii. Bradon Snyr, born xxxx.

286. Brenton Lowell ‘Brent’ Gazlay6 (Martin,5 Calvin,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 7 December 1978.3 Brent married Amelia Rosanna Moore (born 12 June 1981, the daughter of Garry Moore and Mary Carol Madej3).

 339i. Isabelle Diana Gazlay, born xxxx.
 340ii. McKenzie Gazlay, born xxxx.

287. Steven Daryle Gazlay6 (Martin,5 Calvin,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 1986.3 Steven married, April 2009, Amanda Jean Randall3 (born 16 August 1990, parents not determined3, 6).

 341i. Norah Gazlay, born xxxx.
 342ii. Fischer Gazlay, born xxxx.

288. Jessica Lela Joyce Gazlay6 (Scot,5 Calvin,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 1 November 1983.3 Jessica married, 2 October 2010, Joshua Charles Holter3 (born 2 September 1982, parents not determined).

 343i. Alice Marie Holter, born xxxx.

293. Bethany Lea Vincent6 (Marcia,5 Lee,4 Lowell,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 6 June 1977.3 Bethany married Joseph Lynn Shelters7 (born 14 January 1976, parents not determined3).

 344i. Corilyn Shelters.

307. Mark Kent Gazlay6 (Raymond,5 Arnold,4 Arnol,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 1987.7 Mark married, first, Jerri Harden (born ____, parents not determined). Mark married, second, Kelly Marie Maki3 (born November 1982, parents not determined3, 6).

 345i. Mark Kent Gazlay, Jr., born xxxx.

312. Lisa Marie Gazlay6 (David,5 Leland,4 Arnol,3 Eugene,2 David1), born 3 April 1980 in Santa Clara County, California.8 Lisa married, 29 November 1997 in Washoe County, Nevada, Wade Franklin Miller7, 9 (born 29 January 1976, parents not determined3).

 346i. Paul William Miller, born 1999.7

318. Mark Alan Lyons6 (Sally,5 Fay,4 Hattie,3 Leona,2 David1), born 11 August 1979.3 Mark married Tonya Marie Zanardi (born June 1977, parents not determined3).

 347i. Jack Robert Lyons.

  1. Boards at Ancestry.com; Post by Brenda Hibner, 26 July 2001, provides the death dates of several Michigan Gazlay family members and their relatives.
  2. Obituary, Topeka Capital-Journal, Topeka, Kansas, available at cjonline.com; 26 August 2000, Tammy Ann VanWamel, died 23 August 2000, in a train-automobile accident east of St. Marys, Kansas. The article provides her birth and marriage dates and places, and the names her parents, husband, children, siblings, and maternal grandparents.
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. Engagement Announcement, Manhattan Mercury, Manhattan, Kansas; 14 May 2007, Blake Edward Colvin, son of Candy Colvin and Kevin and Terri White; to Kathleen Michelle Freeman, daughter of Steve and Rita Freeman. A 30 June 2007 wedding is planned in Frankfort, Kansas.
  5. Obituary, Sturgis Daily Journal, Sturgis, Michigan,transcribed by Carole Lynn (Mohney) Carr and posted at Ancestry Message Boards; Susan Lurene Stockwell, died 3 June 2000 in Sturgis, Michigan; born 27 March 1943 in Jackson, Michigan. The obituary provides the names of her parents, husband and their marriage date and place, various surviving and deceased family members, and a biographical sketch.
  6. Michigan Voters in the State of Michigan, U.S.A..
  7. 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.
  8. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Lisa Marie Gazlay, born: 3 April 1980 in Santa Clara [County], California; mother: Mummey.
  9. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, William F. Miller and Lisa M. Gazlay, married on 29 November 1997 in Washoe [County], Nevada.