Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - George 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 George Ward Gazlay and three of his descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. George Ward Gazlay,1 born 15 July 1897 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, the son of Herbert Delno Gazlay and Bernice Stanard;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 3 November 1973 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.8 George married, first, 6 September 1918 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, Mary Evelyn Newell6, 10 (born 13 February 1901 in Wyoming, the daughter of Emmett M. Newell and Clara May Searles;5, 6, 9 Mary died 13 November 1937 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming9). George married, second, 28 September 1938 in Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota, Bessie Loretta Mossman (née Irwin) 12 (born 28 August 1906 in Boyd, Fannin County, Texas, the daughter of Warner Irwin and Myrtle Curtner;7, 11 Bessie died 17 May 1992 in Wheatland, Platte County, Wyoming11). Their marriage ended in divorce on 19 June 1947 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.13 George married, third, 7 October 1950 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, Edith Myrtle Cross8, 14, 15 (born 26 August 1900 in Arcadia, Valley County, Nebraska, the daughter of Philip Cross and Nancy Ellen David;14 Edith died 24 October 1991 in Converse County, Wyoming14). George is buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.8 Mary is buried in Newell Cemetery, Esterbrook, Converse County, Wyoming.9 Bessie is buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.11 Edith is buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.14

Child of George Ward Gazlay and Mary Evelyn Newell:

 2i. George Emmett Gazlay, born 31 December 1919 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming;5, 6, 16, 17 died 5 March 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri.16 George is buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.16

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

+3i. 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. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.]
  5. 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).
  6. 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.
  7. 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.]
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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).
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Wyoming, Converse County, Douglas, E.D., 5-23B, Sheet No. 81A, George Emmet Gazlay, 20, Wyoming, cook.
Second and Third Generations
3. Robert Warren ‘Glen’ Glendenning (born Gazlay)2 (George1), 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:

 4i. 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.