Family History - Bird Pearl Gazlay

1. Bird Pearl Gazlay,¹ born 21 July 1889 in Westwood, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, the son of Eugene Miles Gazlay and Mary Elizabeth Watters;^{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7} died 8 February 1960 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.^{2, 8} Bird married, 16 December 1916 in Calhoun County, Michigan, Lillian Anna Ruff^{6, 12} (born 22 December 1887 in Pulaski, Jackson County, Michigan, the daughter of Augustus Ruff and Catherine Rothaermel;^{5, 6, 7, 9, 10} Lillian died 10 May 1970 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan^{9, 11}). Bird and Lillian are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.^{2, 9}

+	2	i.	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.
+	3	ii.	Marjorie Joy Gazlay, born 8 September 1919 in Michigan; died 28 May 1998. Married John Gerych, Sr..
+	4	iii.	Marilyn Lillian Gazlay, born 11 November 1920 in Michigan; died 24 October 1968 in Michigan. Married (1) Charles Tindle Married (2) Robert Edward Freeman.
+	5	iv.	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.
+	6	v.	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.
	7	vi.	Donna Maude Gazlay, born 7 January 1928 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan;13, 14, 15 died 9 January 1928 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan.13, 14, 15 Donna is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan.13
+	8	vii.	Edythe Lorraine Gazlay, born 27 October 1929 in Michigan. Married Richard James McSwain.

1. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Bird Gazlay, no. 1372; born 21 July 1889 in Westwood, Mich.; married.
2. 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].
3. 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).
4. 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.
5. 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).
6. 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).
7. 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).
8. 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.
9. 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).
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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).
14. 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.
15. 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.

2. Mary Catherine Gazlay² (Bird¹), born 8 January 1918 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan;^{1, 2, 3, 4, 5} died 18 May 2011 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma.¹ Mary married, 3 January 1938 in LaGrange County, Indiana, Donald Francis Freeman² (born 30 October 1917 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, the son of Lester E. Freeman and Belle Olmstead;^{2, 6, 7} Donald died 6 June 1997 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan^{6, 7, 8}).

+	9	i.	Sandra Anne Freeman, born 15 September 1938 in Michigan. Married (1) Henry Martin Sante Married (2) Terry D. Castor.
+	10	ii.	Rita Lee Freeman, born 26 November 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Married Gerald Lee ‘Jerry’ Bailey.
+	11	iii.	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.
+	12	iv.	Alan Francis Freeman, born 9 January 1955. Married Mary Stouffer.

3. Marjorie Joy Gazlay² (Bird¹), born 8 September 1919 in Michigan;^{3, 4, 5, 9} died 28 May 1998.^{8, 9} Marjorie married, 13 November 1943 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, John Gerych, Sr.¹⁰ (born 19 January 1919 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, the son of William Gerych and Ann _____;¹⁰ John died 17 November 2009¹⁰). Marjorie and John are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.^{10, 11, 11}

+	13	i.	Pamela Jo Gerych, born 6 April 1945; died 18 August 1995 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Married Robert Pierce.
+	14	ii.	Christine Lillian Gerych, born 21 January 1948. Married Donald Ray Venema.
+	15	iii.	Jon Steve Gerych, born 29 October 1951. Married (1) Priscilla Ann Huston Married (2) Jo Anne B. Brundage.

4. Marilyn Lillian Gazlay² (Bird¹), born 11 November 1920 in Michigan;^{4, 5, 12, 13} died 24 October 1968 in Michigan.^{12, 13} Marilyn married, first, Charles Tindle¹⁴ (born ____, parents not determined). Marilyn married, second, 24 August 1947 in Genesee County, Michigan, Robert Edward Freeman¹⁶ (born 6 December 1919 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan, the son of Lester Eleough Freeman and Addie Martha Olmstead;¹⁵ Robert died 17 October 2007 in Genesee County, Michigan¹⁵). Marilyn is buried in Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan.¹²

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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.

+	17	i.	Robert Jeffrey Freeman, born 4 December 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Married Cheryl Anne Mchugh (née Putnam) .
	18	ii.	Terry Lee Freeman, born 3 June 1949 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan;17 died 28 April 2006 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.17 Terry is buried in Skyvue Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, Tarrant County, Texas.17
+	19	iii.	Steven Gayle Freeman, born 26 September 1950. Married Rita Dominique Theberge.
	20	iv.	Dennis Freeman.
	21	v.	Randy Freeman.
	22	vi.	Michael Edward Freeman, born 1958;18 died 8 April 1958.18, 19 Michael is buried in Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan.19
	23	vii.	Cheryl Freeman.

5. Arlene Pearl Gazlay² (Bird¹), born 28 February 1923 in Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan;^{4, 5, 20, 21} died 19 August 1997 in West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan.^{8, 20, 22} Arlene married, 5 September 1942 in Oakland County, Michigan, Ronald Frederick O’Connell^{22, 25} (born 3 June 1918 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan, parents not determined;^{23, 24} Ronald died 28 December 1998 in West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan^{8, 23, 24}). Arlene is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.²⁰ Ronald is buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Holly, Oakland County, Michigan.²³

+	24	i.	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.
+	25	ii.	Kathryn Sue O’Connell, born 13 January 1950; twin. Married (1) Gary Don Pierce Married (2) Michael James Annis.
+	26	iii.	Kathleen Gay O’Connell, born 13 January 1950; twin. Married Eric M. Granier.
+	27	iv.	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) .

6. Dorothy Mae Gazlay² (Bird¹), born 28 December 1924 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan;^{4, 5, 26, 27, 28, 29} died 23 October 1999.^{8, 26, 28} Dorothy married, first, 28 November 1942 in Genesee County, Michigan, Hal W. Pettis³² (born 24 July 1921 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan, parents not determined;^{30, 31} Hal died 21 June 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan^{27, 30, 31}). Dorothy married, second, 15 November 1948 in Steuben County, Indiana, Donald William Black²⁷ (born 25 November 1924 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, the son of David Black and Hazel Belle Van Sickle;^{27, 29, 33, 34} Donald died 27 August 1998^{8, 33, 34}). Dorothy is buried in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan.²⁶ Hal is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.³⁰ Donald is buried in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan.³³

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Lynne Anna Black (born Pettis), born 20 October 1943. Married William Joseph Chouinard, Jr..

+	29	i.	Nancy Donna Black, born 31 March 1949. Married David Lee Kurtz.
	30	ii.	Randall Scott Black, born 17 November 1956.29

8. Edythe Lorraine Gazlay² (Bird¹), born 27 October 1929 in Michigan.^{4, 5, 35} Edythe married, 1 November 1947 in Genesee County, Michigan, Richard James McSwain³⁶ (born 6 February 1927 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, the son of Drurey Thomas McSwain and Christene L. Blaine;³⁵ Richard died 27 June 1989 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan³⁵). Richard is buried in Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan.³⁵

+	31	i.	James Thomas Mcswain, born 24 November 1949 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan. Married (1) Brenda Rose Williams Married (2) Gloria J. Ferguson.
+	32	ii.	Brenda Joy Mcswain, born 20 October 1950 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan. Married Hugh James Hibner.
+	33	iii.	Lorraine Kay Mcswain, born 28 October 1953 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan. Married Richard Welling Crisp.
+	34	iv.	Wendy Lee Mcswain, born 4 November 1954 in Milo, Oscoda County, Michigan. Married Terry Lee Lake.

1. 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).
2. 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.
3. 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).
4. 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).
5. 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).
6. 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).
7. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Donald Freeman, no. 377-16-5423, died 6 June 1997, born 30 October 1917.
8. Boards at Ancestry.com; Post by Brenda Hibner, 26 July 2001, provides the death dates of several Michigan Gazlay family members and their relatives.
9. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Marjorie J. Gerych, no. 369-14-4228, died 28 May 1998; born 8 September 1919.
10. 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.
11. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; Gerych / Marjorie Joy / 1919 - 1998 / John / 1919 - __ [from headstone].
12. Find a Grave (website). Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan; Marilyn L. Freeman / 1920 - 1968 / Mother & Wife [from gravestone].
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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).
16. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us); Instrument 200309120026417, Robert Freeman and Marilyn Gazlay/Tindle, married on 24 August 1947.
17. 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).
18. 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.
19. 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]
20. 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).
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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).
24. 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.
25. Oakland County, Michigan, Genealogy Service Records Search, Marriage Index. Ronald Oconnell and Arlene Gazlay, 5 September 1942.
26. 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).
27. 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.
28. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Dorothy M. Black, no. 364-28-9853; died: 23 October 1999; born: 28 December 1924.
29. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
30. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; Hal W. Pettis / 1921-1947 [from headstone].
31. 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.
32. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us); Instrument: 200903040002551. Hal Pettis and Dorothy May Gazlay, married on 28 November 1942.
33. 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).
34. 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.
35. 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).
36. 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.

9. Sandra Anne Freeman³ (Mary,² Bird¹), 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 March 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 1999^{5, 6}).

	35	i.	Devin Wade Caster, born 15 June 1971.2
	36	ii.	Ryan Eugene Caster, born 15 June 1974.2

10. Rita Lee Freeman³ (Mary,² Bird¹), 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).

11. Donald Dale Freeman³ (Mary,² Bird¹), 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).

12. Alan Francis Freeman³ (Mary,² Bird¹), born 9 January 1955.² Alan married Mary Stouffer¹³ (born ____, parents not determined).

13. Pamela Jo Gerych³ (Marjorie,² Bird¹), 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

14. Christine Lillian Gerych³ (Marjorie,² Bird¹), born 21 January 1948.² Christine married, 8 September 1967 in Genesee County, Michigan, Donald Ray Venema¹⁶ (born 7 October 1947, parents not determined²).

	37	i.	Kim Venema.
+	38	ii.	Becky Gerych Venema, Married _____ Rogers.

15. Jon Steve Gerych³ (Marjorie,² Bird¹), 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).

16. Rodney Charles Freeman (born Tindle)³ (Marilyn,² Bird¹), 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}

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Thomas G. Freeman, born 15 July 1970.2

17. Robert Jeffrey Freeman³ (Marilyn,² Bird¹), 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).

	40	i.	Dorothy C. Freeman, born 1 October 1966.2
	41	ii.	David J. Freeman, born 1 February 1971.2

19. Steven Gayle Freeman³ (Marilyn,² Bird¹), born 26 September 1950.² Steven married Rita Dominique Theberge (born 11 March 1955, the daughter of Marcel Theberge and Juliette _____²).

+	42	i.	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.
	43	ii.	Jason M. Freeman, born 26 March 1976.2
	44	iii.	Isaiah Matthew Freeman, born 19 January 1978.2
	45	iv.	Jeremiah Marcel Freeman, born 9 January 1980.2
	46	v.	Dominic M. Freeman, born 7 October 1981.2
	47	vi.	Nicholas A. Freeman, born ca. 1985.2
	48	vii.	Bernadette M. Freeman, born ca. 1988.2
+	49	viii.	Kathleen Michelle Freeman, born ca. 1989. Married (1) Blake Edward Colvin Married (2) _____ Prescott.
	50	ix.	Steven A. Freeman, born ca. 1989.2
	51	x.	Benjamin Freeman, born ca. 1992.2
	52	xi.	Christopher Freeman, born ca. 1994.2
	53	xii.	Cecelia Freeman, born 1996.2
	54	xiii.	Sebastian Freeman, born ca. 1997.2

24. Ronald Bird ‘Ron’ O’Connell³ (Arlene,² Bird¹), 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, Michigan^{25, 26}). Brake is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan.²⁵

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Ronald Bradley O’Connell, born 1 September 1969.2

25. Kathryn Sue O’Connell³ (Arlene,² Bird¹), 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).

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

26. Kathleen Gay O’Connell³ (Arlene,² Bird¹), born 13 January 1950; twin.² Kathleen married, 4 January 1978 in Los Angeles, California, Eric M. Granier^{13, 29} (born 27 February 1951, parents not determined²).

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

27. Frederick Charles O’Connell³ (Arlene,² Bird¹), 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).

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Sean O’Connell.

28. Lynne Anna Black (born Pettis)³ (Dorothy,² Bird¹), 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).

29. Nancy Donna Black³ (Dorothy,² Bird¹), born 31 March 1949.² Nancy married David Lee Kurtz (born 6 September 1949, parents not determined²).

31. James Thomas Mcswain³ (Edythe,² Bird¹), 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).

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Jeremy Thomas Mcswain, born 9 August 1975.2

32. Brenda Joy Mcswain³ (Edythe,² Bird¹), born 20 October 1950 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan.³⁵ Brenda married, 26 April 1969 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan, Hugh James Hibner^{35, 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

	60	i.	Michael James Hibner, born 15 June 1969.2
	61	ii.	Kevin Troy Hibner, born 24 December 1971.2
	62	iii.	Hope Christina Hibner, born 4 June 1974.2

33. Lorraine Kay Mcswain³ (Edythe,² Bird¹), 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).

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Jessica Erin Crisp, born 11 June 1979.2

34. Wendy Lee Mcswain³ (Edythe,² Bird¹), 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).

	64	i.	Tracy Lee Lake, born 24 November 1972.2
	65	ii.	Richard Lee Lake, born 23 February 1976.2

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.

38. Becky Gerych Venema⁴ (Christine,³ Marjorie,² Bird¹). Becky married _____ Rogers (born ____, parents not determined).

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

42. Tammy Ann Freeman⁴ (Steven,³ Marilyn,² Bird¹), 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

	67	i.	Victoria VanWamel, born ca. 1995.2
	68	ii.	Johannas ‘Hans’ VanWamel, born ca. 1996.2
	69	iii.	Benjamin VanWamel, born ca. 1998.2
	70	iv.	Rita VanWamel, born ca. 2000.2

49. Kathleen Michelle Freeman⁴ (Steven,³ Marilyn,² Bird¹), 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).

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.