Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Herbert Delno 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 Herbert Delno Gazlay and 12 of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Herbert Delno Gazlay,1 born 28 April 1860 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, the son of David Ward Gazlay and Mary Baker;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

Children of Herbert Delno Gazlay and Bernice Stanard:

+2i. Viola Belle Gazley, born 8 April 1885 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Warren George Miller.
 3ii. 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
 4iii. 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
+5iv. 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.

  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.
Second Generation
2. Viola Belle Gazley2 (Herbert1), 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).

Children of Viola Belle Gazley and Warren George Miller:

 6i. Leonard W. Miller, born ca. 1902 in Wyoming.3, 5
 7ii. Ralph E. Miller, born ca. 1903 in Wyoming.3, 5
 8iii. Roy Miller, born ca. 1906 in Wyoming.3, 5
 9iv. Winefred Miller, born ca. 1909 in Wyoming.3, 5
 10v. Thelma Miller, born ca. 1911 in Wyoming.5

5. George Ward Gazlay2 (Herbert1), 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

Child of George Ward Gazlay and Mary Evelyn Newell:

 11i. 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

Child of George Ward Gazlay and Bessie Loretta Mossman (née Irwin) :

+12i. 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.

  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.
Third and Fourth Generations
12. Robert Warren ‘Glen’ Glendenning (born Gazlay)3 (George,2 Herbert1), 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).

Child of Robert Warren ‘Glen’ Glendenning (born Gazlay) and Melody Ann Behrens:

 13i. Shannon Marie Glendenning, born 18 October 1970 in Harris County, Texas.5

  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.