Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Mabel Wright


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 Mabel Wright and six of her descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Mabel Wright,1 born ca. 1888 in New York (parents not determined);1, 2, 3 died 8 July 1960 in Fairport, Monroe County, New York.4 Mabel married, 30 June 1910, Glenn Whitcomb Gazley3, 4 (born 8 May 1889 in New York, the son of Ernest Hull Gazley and Caroline E. ‘Carrie’ Whitcomb;1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 Glenn died 2 August 1970 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York5, 9). Mabel and Glenn are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Penfield, Monroe County, New York.10, 4, 10

Children of Mabel Wright and Glenn Whitcomb Gazley:

+2i. Herbert Wright Gazley, born 16 July 1911 in New York; died 26 October 2006. Married (1) Deneice Edna Bustin Married (2) Emily Adams Alvord.
+3ii. Donald Mellville Gazley, born 21 September 1914 in New York; died 21 May 2003 in Monroe County, New York. Married Mary Margaret Anderson.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Monroe County, Town of Perinton, Fairport Village, Enumeration District 40, Sheet No. 11A, family of Glenn W. Gazley (30, New York, manf. [?], factory); wife Mabel Gazley (33, New York); son Herbert W. Gazley (8, New York); son Donald M. Gazley (5, New York).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Monroe County, Perinton, Fairport Village, E.D. 28-246, Sheet No. 10A, Glenn W. Gazley [indexed as Gagley], 40, New York, printer, printing works, first married age 21; wife Mabel W. Gazley, 44, New York, teacher, public school; son Herbert W. Gazley, 18, New York; son Donald M. Gazley, 15, New York.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Monroe County, Perinton, Fairport, Enumeration District 28-76, Sheet No. 13A, family of Glenn Gazley (48, New York, enumster, census); wife Mabel Gazley (52, New York, teacher, public school); son Herbert Gazley (28, New York, accountant).
  4. Obituary, Fairport Herald-Mail, Fairport, New York; available at fultonhistory.com; 13 July 1960, Mabel W. Gazley, died 8 July 1960 in Fairport. The article provides brief biographical details and names her husband, sons, sisters, and brother.
  5. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazley, Glenn; no. 096-22-6787; born 8 May 1889; died August 1970; last residence: Rochester, Monroe [County], New York.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Monroe County, Town of Perinton, Village of Fairport, Enumeration District 26, Sheet No. 2B, family of Ernest H. Gazley (36, New York, Aug. 1863, com. trav. pvt. med.); wife of 12 years Caroline Gazley (34, New York, Apr. 1866, 3 children, 3 living); son Glenn Gazley (12, New York, May 1888); son Carl Gazley (9, New York, Dec. 1890); daughter Catharine Gazley (3, New York, July 1896).
  7. New York State Census, 1905, Monroe County, Town of Perinton, Village of Fairport, Page 2, family of Ernest H. Gazley (40, United States, retired, medicine); Carrie E. Gazley (38, United States); Glen W. Gazley (16, United States); Carl S. Gazley (14, United States); Catherine D. Gazley (7, United States).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Monroe County, Perinton Township, Fairport Village, Enumeration District 34, Sheet No. 32A, family of Ernest H. Gazley (45, New York, drug manufacturer); wife of 22 years Carrie E. Gazley (44, New York, 4 children, 4 living); son Glen W. Gazley (21, New York, book keeper, drug company); son Carl Gazley (19, New York, shipping clerk, drug company); daughter Catherine D. Gazley (12, Ohio); son Ernest E. Gazley (2, New York).
  9. Obituary, Fairport Herald-Mail, Fairport, New York; available at fultonhistory.com; 26 August 1970, Glenn W. Gazley, died: 21 August 1970 in Rochester, New York. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, sons, grandson, sister and brothers.
  10. GenWeb, Monroe County, N.Y.; Burials in Oakwood Cemetery, Penfield, Monroe County, N.Y.; Gazley, Glenn W., interment: 8/25/1970; age 81; Gazley, Mabel Wright, interment: 7/11/1960; age 74; Gazley, Herbert W., died 10/26/2006.
Second Generation
2. Herbert Wright Gazley2 (Mabel1), born 16 July 1911 in New York;1, 2, 3, 4 died 26 October 2006.1 Herbert married, first, June 1961, Deneice Edna Bustin6 (born 9 June 1913, parents not determined;5 Deneice died 1 July 1995 in St. Lucie County, Florida5). Their marriage ended in divorce in December 1961 in Dade County, Florida.7 Herbert married, second, 7 March 1964 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, Emily Adams Alvord10 (born 5 March 1920, parents not determined;8 Emily died 26 June 2013 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York9). Herbert is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Penfield, Monroe County, New York.11

3. Donald Mellville Gazley2 (Mabel1), born 21 September 1914 in New York;2, 3, 12, 13 died 21 May 2003 in Monroe County, New York.12, 13 Donald married, 12 April 1937, Mary Margaret Anderson16 (born 24 February 1918 in New York, parents not determined;14, 15 Mary died 1 March 2010 in Monroe County, New York14, 15). Donald and Mary are buried in Oatka Cemetery, Scottsville, Monroe County, New York.12, 14

Child of Donald Mellville Gazley and Mary Margaret Anderson:

+4i. John David Gazley, born 28 July 1947. Married Sarah Bobst.

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazley, Herbert W., no. 079-12-3790; born: 16 July 1911; died: 26 October 2006; last residence: Monroe, New York.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Monroe County, Town of Perinton, Fairport Village, Enumeration District 40, Sheet No. 11A, family of Glenn W. Gazley (30, New York, manf. [?], factory); wife Mabel Gazley (33, New York); son Herbert W. Gazley (8, New York); son Donald M. Gazley (5, New York).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Monroe County, Perinton, Fairport Village, E.D. 28-246, Sheet No. 10A, Glenn W. Gazley [indexed as Gagley], 40, New York, printer, printing works, first married age 21; wife Mabel W. Gazley, 44, New York, teacher, public school; son Herbert W. Gazley, 18, New York; son Donald M. Gazley, 15, New York.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Monroe County, Perinton, Fairport, Enumeration District 28-76, Sheet No. 13A, family of Glenn Gazley (48, New York, enumster, census); wife Mabel Gazley (52, New York, teacher, public school); son Herbert Gazley (28, New York, accountant).
  5. Florida Death Index 1877-1998; available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Deneice Edna Bustin, died: 1 July 1995 in St. Lucie, Florida; born: 9 June 1913.
  6. Marriage Announcement, Fairport Herald-Mail, Fairport, New York, 14 June 1961, Herbert Gazley and Denise Bustin.
  7. Florida Divorce Index 1927-2001. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Herbert W. Gazley and Deneice B. Gazley, divorced in December 1961 in Dade County, Florida.
  8. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  9. Obituary, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York (available at fultonhistory.com); 30 June 2013, Emily A. Gazley, died: 26 June 1913 in Rochester, New York. The article provides biographical details and the names of her husband and one brother.
  10. Marriage Announcement, The Livonia Gazette, Livonia, New York, available at fultonhistory.com; 12 March 1964, Herbert Wright Gazley and Emily Adams Alvord on 7 March 1964 in Rochester, New York. The article names various family members.
  11. GenWeb, Monroe County, N.Y.; Burials in Oakwood Cemetery, Penfield, Monroe County, N.Y.; Gazley, Glenn W., interment: 8/25/1970; age 81; Gazley, Mabel Wright, interment: 7/11/1960; age 74; Gazley, Herbert W., died 10/26/2006.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Oatka Cemetery, Scottsville, Monroe County, New York, Donald M. Gazley: Donald M. / Gazley / 1914 - 2003 [from grave marker]. From record: born: 21 September 1914 in New York; died: 21 May 2003 in Monroe County, New York.
  13. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazley, Donald M., no. 119-01-6302; born 21 September 1914; died 21 May 2003.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Oatka Cemetery, Scottsville, Monroe County, New York, Mary Margaret Gazley: Mary M. / Gazley / 1918 - 2010 [from grave marker]. From record: born: 25 February 1918 in New York; died: 21 May 2010 [SSDI shows 1 May 2010] in Monroe County, New York.
  15. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazley, Mary M., no. 128-10-0479; born 24 February 1918; died 1 March 2010.
  16. The Rochester Alumni-Alumnae Review, available at River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester (website); 19.4, April-May 1941, page 29, marriage of Donald M. Gazley and Mary Margaret Anderson, 12 April 1937.
Third and Fourth Generations
4. John David Gazley3 (Donald,2 Mabel1), born 28 July 1947.1 John married Sarah Bobst (born 11 February 1947, parents not determined;1, 2 Sarah died 9 October 2012 in Essex Junction, Chittenden County, Vermont2, 3). Sarah is buried in Oatka Cemetery, Scottsville, Monroe County, New York.2

Children of John David Gazley and Sarah Bobst:

 5i. Janet Lynn Gazley, born 22 June 1972.1
 6ii. Catharine Gazley, born 21 April 1975.1
 7iii. James Landon Gazley, born 8 October 1978.1, 4

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Oatka Cemetery, Scottsville, Monroe County, New York, Sarah B. Gazley, born: 1947; died: 2012 [from record].
  3. Obituary, Post-Star, Glens Falls, New York (website: Poststar.com); 20 October 2012, Sarah Bobst Gazley, died 9 October 2012 in Essex Junction, Vermont. The article names her husband, children, and siblings.
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