Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - John H. Latimer


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 John H. Latimer and 69 of his descendants down to the seventh generation.


First Generation
1. John H. Latimer,1 born 17 February 1829 in Kripplebush, Marbletown, Ulster County, New York, the son of Lewis B. Latimer and Catharine Smith;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 2 March 1903 in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York.1, 6, 7 John married, ca. 1858, Esther O. Wood5 (born 13 October 1834 in New York, the daughter of James Wood and Elizabeth Van Etten;2, 3, 4, 5, 8 Esther died 27 December 1904 in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York8). John and Esther are buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.1, 8

John supposedly had a lot of money. He owned property in Ellenville, N.Y., and apparently leased his farm in the Town of Rochester to his son Lewis. John owned what is known as the Colonie farm in Kerhonkson. He was a respected member of the Methodist Church in Kerhonkson (now the Federated Church of Kerhonkson).2

Esther’s Wood family was a well-established Reformed Church family in the Accord area. She met John in Mettacahonts, a location in Kerhonkson.2


+2i. Gertrude A. Latimer, born ca. November 1859 in New York; died 21 January 1919. Married Eugene Gordon.
+3ii. Effie Wood Latimer, born May 1860 in New York; died 3 December 1926 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey. Married William Henry Bush.
+4iii. Sarah A. Latimer, born March 1862 in New York; died 4 February 1911 in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York. Married Harry R. Carver.
 5iv. Lydia Latimer, born 15 March 1865;9 died 1 May 1871.9 Lydia is buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.9
+6v. Lewis J. Latimer, born May 1867 in New York; died 2 April 1929 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York. Married Inez Dunn.
+7vi. Emma Bell Latimer, born ca. October 1869 in Ulster County, New York; died 11 February 1936. Married James E. Geary.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, John H. Latimer, born: 17 February 1829 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died: 2 March 1903 in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York [from record, which includes a note that he was “Born in Cripplebush which is a part of Brooklyn.” The source/author of this statement is not known, but if the “Cripplebush” part is correct, it almost certainly refers to Kripplebush, located in Marbletown, Ulster County, New York. The identification of this Cripplebush with the village of the same name in Brooklyn, New York, is likely coincidental and almost certainly erroneous. The record also provides the names and links to his wife and two daughters].
  2. Record of conversations with Maude (Bush) Gazlay during multiple visits 1968-1983; notes in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Ulster County, Town of Wawarsing, Page No. 149, John H. Latimer [sic, appears as Ratimer], 30, New York, farmer; Esther W. Latimer, 25, New York; Gertrude Latimer, 2, New York.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Ulster County, Wawarsing, Enumeration District 159, Page No. 16, family of John H. Latimer (51, New York); wife Esther Latimer (45, New York); daughter Gertrude A. Latimer (21, New York, dressmaker); daughter Effie Latimer (19, New York); daughter Sarah A. Latimer (18, New York); son Lewis J. Latimer (13, New York); daughter Emma B. Latimer (11, New York); servant Andrew Crumb (19, New York, labourer).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Ulster County, Wawarsing, Enumeration District 145, Sheet No. 13B, family of Harry R. Carver (40, New York, June 1859, jewelry store); wife of 14 years Sarah Carver (38, New York, Mar 1862, 3 children, 2 living); daughter Anna B. Carver (12, New York, Mar 1888); daughter Minnie M. Carver (7, New York, June 1892); [Sarah’s father] John H. Latimer (71, New York, Feb 1829, real estate); wife of 42 years Ester Latimer (65, New York, Oct 1834, 6 children, 5 living).
  6. New York State NYGenWeb, Ulster County, Queries, Searches by Anne Bush for Lewis Bush and his wife Catherine Smith, parents of John H. Bush born 17 Feb 1829 and died 2 Mar 1903 in Ellenville. John’s parents are identified in very few other sources.
  7. Obituary, Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York; Access Newspaper Archive (website), 4 March 1903, John Latimer, died 2 March 1903. The article provides the names of his survivors, including his wife and five children.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, Esther Woods Latimer, born: 13 October 1834 in New York; died: 3 December 1904 [sic, her gravestone shows 27 December] in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York [from record, which provides the names and links to her husband and two daughters].
  9. Find a Grave (website). Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, Lydia Latimer, born: 15 March 1865; died: 1 May 1871 [from record, which indicates she was the daughter of John H. Latimer and Esther Wood].
Second Generation
2. Gertrude A. Latimer2 (John1), born ca. November 1859 in New York;1, 2, 3, 4 died 21 January 1919.5 Gertrude married, ca. 1882, Eugene Gordon3 (born August 1858 in New York, parents not determined;3, 4 Eugene died 13 May 19215).

 8i. Harrison Gordon, born December 1882 in New York.3
 9ii. Esther Gordon, born August 1892 in New York.3, 4

3. Effie Wood Latimer2 (John1), born May 1860 in New York;2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 died 3 December 1926 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey.5, 6, 12 Effie married, ca. 1881, William Henry Bush7, 9 (born 5 September 1861, the son of William H. Bush and Catherine M. Bartholomew;7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 William died 11 February 192412, 14). Effie and William are buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.5, 14, 5, 6

Effie was believed to be a twin but the sibling didn’t survive. Effie was a tiny infant. It was said that her hand could fit through her father’s wedding ring, and her head could fit in a coffee cup. Effie died at the home of her daughter Maude on South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ.5

William and Effie lived on a canal barge after they were married. It was there that William apparently was holding, and dropped, his son John who hit his head and was never well after that, even through adulthood. William had red hair, apparently drank a lot, and was temperamental (he was said to “bark like a dog”). William and Effie are buried in the Bush plot of the Pine Bush Cemetery. His grave includes a metal masonic marker, inscribed “A.J. Anderson Council, JR OUAM,” with the square and compass surrounding an arm and hammer symbol.5


 10i. John Cornelius Bush, born 21 October 1882 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York;7, 9, 10, 11, 16 died 17 December 1945 in Cottekill, Ulster County, New York.12 John C. was a farmer’s helper. He lived for a good while in Preakness, N.J. He chewed tobacco and drooled a lot. On a visit to Montclair, N.J., (to visit his sister Maude) he appeared as a substantial citizen, wearing a fine blue suit. He died in Cottekill, New York, at the Socialist Relief Society Old People’s Home where he was in charge of the chicken coops. He was found dead of a heart attack.5 John is buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.17
+11ii. Harry Lusie Bush, born 25 February 1885 in Town of Wawarsing, Ulster County, New York; died 14 November 1916 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York. Married Ada Louise Smith.
+12iii. Grant Percy Bush, born 23 May 1890 in Pataukunk, Ulster County, New York; died 16 July 1966 in Sandy Pond, Oswego County, New York. Married Mabel Place Fralic.
+13iv. Maude Gertrude Bush, born 26 October 1893 in Town of Marbletown, Ulster County, New York; died 19 June 1983 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York. Married Leo Cornwall Gazlay.

4. Sarah A. Latimer2 (John1), born March 1862 in New York;2, 18, 19 died 4 February 1911 in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York.20 Sarah married, ca. 1886, Harry R. Carver18 (born June 1859 in New York, parents not determined;18, 19 Harry died 8 March 1929 in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York21).

+14i. Anna Betty Carver, born 28 March 1888 in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York; died 17 August 1950 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. Married Roy Lawrence Hamment.
 15ii. Esther Carver.
 16iii. Minnie M. Carver, born June 1892 in New York.18, 19

6. Lewis J. Latimer2 (John1), born May 1867 in New York;2, 22, 23, 24, 25 died 2 April 1929 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.26 Lewis married, ca. February 1900, Inez Dunn22 (born 29 August 1874 in New York, the daughter of Marcus Dunn and Jemima Krom;22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28 Inez died 9 January 1960 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York27, 28). Lewis and Inez are buried in Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York.26, 29, 27, 28

Lewis was a farmer, living at the farm adjacent to his father’s in the Town of Rochester. Lewis lost an arm in a farming accident, and an early prosthesis was found in his son’s house when his daughter-in-law died.5


Children of Lewis J. Latimer and Inez Dunn:

+17i. Hazel B. Latimer, born 1901 in New York; died 1991. Married Lawrence VanGasBeck.
+18ii. LeRoy M. Latimer, born 20 October 1903 in New York; died August 1974. Married Josephine Irene Yonker.

7. Emma Bell Latimer2 (John1), born ca. October 1869 in Ulster County, New York;2, 30, 31, 32, 33 died 11 February 1936.30 Emma married, ca. 1890, James E. Geary31 (born 2 May 1865 in Town of Marbletown, Ulster County, New York, parents not determined;30, 31, 32 James died 23 April 1907 in High Falls, Ulster County, New York30). Emma and James are buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.30

 19i. Eugene Geary, born August 1889 in Ulster County, New York;30, 31, 32 died 13 July 1913 in Town of Rosendale, Ulster County, New York.30 Eugene is buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.30
+20ii. George Geary, born 23 January 1891 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York; died 17 December 1953 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut. Married Mathilde Terwilliger.
+21iii. Sarah A. Geary, born 10 October 1892 in Ulster County, New York; died 9 May 1985 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida. Married (1) Kelly Shook Christian Married (2) James Alan Harvey.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Ulster County, Town of Wawarsing, Page No. 149, John H. Latimer [sic, appears as Ratimer], 30, New York, farmer; Esther W. Latimer, 25, New York; Gertrude Latimer, 2, New York.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Ulster County, Wawarsing, Enumeration District 159, Page No. 16, family of John H. Latimer (51, New York); wife Esther Latimer (45, New York); daughter Gertrude A. Latimer (21, New York, dressmaker); daughter Effie Latimer (19, New York); daughter Sarah A. Latimer (18, New York); son Lewis J. Latimer (13, New York); daughter Emma B. Latimer (11, New York); servant Andrew Crumb (19, New York, labourer).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Enumeration District 125, Sheet No. 15A, and 15B, family of Eugene Gorden (41, New York, Aug 1858, farmer); wife of 18 years Gertrude Gorden (40, New York, Nov 1859, 2 children, 2 living); son Harrison Gorden (17, New York, Dec 1882); daughter Ester Gorden (7, New York Aug 1892). [They are living near Gertrude’s brother Lewis and his wife and family, and Gertrude’s sister Emma and her husband James Geary and their children.]
  4. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, 2nd Election District, Page 17, family of Eugene Gordon (45, farmer); wife Gertrude Gordon (44); daughter Esther Gordon (12). [They are living next to Gertrude’s brother Lewis Latimer and his wife and family.]
  5. Record of conversations with Maude (Bush) Gazlay during multiple visits 1968-1983; notes in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, Effie Wood Latimer Bush, born: 1861; died: 1826 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Enumeration District 125, Sheet 16, William Bush, 38, New York, Sept. 1861, farmer; wife of 19 years [crossed out and 5 written in, but 19 years is believed to be correct] Effie Bush, 40, New York, May 1860, 4 children, 4 living; son John C. Bush, 17, New York, Oct. 1882; son Harry L. Bush, 15, New York, Feb. 1885; son Grant Bush, 10, New York, May 1890; daughter Maude Bush, 6, New York, Oct. 1893.
  8. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, 2nd Election District, Page 13, family of William W. Bush (44, farmer); wife Effie Bush (44); son Grant Bush (15); daughter Maud Bush (11).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Enumeration District 159, Sheet 19A, William W. Bush (48, New York, farmer, general farm); wife of 29 years Ethel [sic, Effie] Bush (48, New York, 4 children, 4 living); son John C. Bush (20, New York, farmer, home farm). [They are living next door to Ethel’s brother Lewis Latimer and his family]
  10. New York State Census, 1915, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Page No. 9, William Bush, 54, carpenter; wife Effie W. Bush, 54; son John C. Bush, 33, highway laborer; son Harry B. Bush, 30, carpenter; son Grant B. Bush, 24, train man; daughter Maude Bush, 21, housework.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Orange County, Town of Montgomery, Maybrook, E.D. 132, Sheet No. 8A, William Bush, 48, New York, carpenter, house; wife Effie Bush, 48, New York; son John C. Bush, 37, New York, carpenter, house; son Grant Bush, 28, New York, carpenter, house; daughter Maude G. Bush, 26, New York. [Note: This census entry has several questionable details. William and Effie’s ages are low by ten years; Grant and Maude were both married in October and November 1915, respectively, so their listing here is puzzling.]
  12. Journal/date book of Maude (Bush) Gazlay (1893 - 1983). Transcription in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  13. U.S., Civil War Widow’s Pensions, 1861-1910 (available at fold3.com), William H. Bush. Twenty-seven pages of the application for pension by his wife, Catherine Bush (also named as Catherine M. Bartholomew and remarried as Catherine B. Burger), age 31 (as of 23 September 1863), and living in Kerhonkson, NY, per several included documents. Various documents and affidavits provide vital details, including his death, and marriage dates and places, and enlistment date and place [20 or 21 August 1862 at Cape Vincent, NY].
  14. Find a Grave (website). Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, William W. Bush, born: 1861; died: 1824 (from record, which includes a note naming his parents; however, this is erroneous; his parents are William H. Bush and Catherine M. Bartholomew, based on information from his daughter Maude; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Page No. 52, Catharine Bush (35, New York); William Bush (9, New York); Benjamin Burger (21, New York, laborer); Dickson Townsend (37, New York, carpenter); Nancy Townsend (36, New York).
  16. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, John Cornelius Bush, born: 21 October 1880 in Kerhonkseu [sic, Kerhonkson], NY; father: William Bush; mother: Effie Lattimer.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, John C. Bush, born: 1883; died: 1945 (from record). The gravestone indicates: John C. Bush / 1883-1945.
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Ulster County, Wawarsing, Enumeration District 145, Sheet No. 13B, family of Harry R. Carver (40, New York, June 1859, jewelry store); wife of 14 years Sarah Carver (38, New York, Mar 1862, 3 children, 2 living); daughter Anna B. Carver (12, New York, Mar 1888); daughter Minnie M. Carver (7, New York, June 1892); [Sarah’s father] John H. Latimer (71, New York, Feb 1829, real estate); wife of 42 years Ester Latimer (65, New York, Oct 1834, 6 children, 5 living).
  19. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Ellenville, Page 10, family of Harry R. Carver (45, merchant, jeweler); wife Sarah Carver (41); daughter Anna B. Carver (17); daughter Minnie M. Carver (13).
  20. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1911, Sarah A. Carver, died 4 February in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York.
  21. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1929, Harry R. Carver, died 8 March in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Enumeration District 125, Sheet No. 15A, family of Lewis Lattimore [sic] (33, New York, May 1867, farmer); wife of 4/12 years Inez Lattimore (24, New York, Aug 1874, no children). [They are living next to Lewis’ sister Emma and her husband James Geary and their children; they are also living near Lewis’ sister Gertrude and her husband Eugene Gordon and their children.]
  23. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, 2nd Election District, Page 17, family of Lewis J. Lattimere [sic, Latimer] (33, farmer); wife Inez Lattimere (29); daughter Hazel B. Lattimere (3); son LeRoy M. Lattimere (1). [They are living next to Lewis’ sister Gertrude and her husband Eugene Gordon and their daughter Esther.]
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Enumeration District 159, Sheet 19A, Lewis J. Latimore [sic, Latimer] (43, New York, farmer, general farm); wife of 10 years Inez Latimore (34, New York, 2 children, 2 living); daughter Hazel Latimore (8, New York); son LeRoy Latimore (6, New York); servant Robert Osterhoudt (20, New York, farm laborer).
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, E.D. 191, Sheet No. 6A, Lewis Latimore, 43, New York, farmer, general farm; wife Inez Latimore, 37, New York; son Leroy Latimore, 14, New York; daughter Hazzel Latimore, 18, New York.
  26. Deaths, The Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 2 April 1929, Lewis J. Latimer, died 2 April 1929 in Kerhonkson, New York. Burial in Pine Bush Cemetery. [He is actually buried in Fantinekill Cemetery in Ellenville.]
  27. Find a Grave (website). Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, Inez Dunn Latimer, born: 29 August 1875; died: 9 January 1960 (from record, which includes a note naming her parents and husband; and provides the names and links for her husband and one child).
  28. Obituary, The Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 11 January 1960, Mrs. Inez Latimer, died 9 January 1960 in Kingston, N.Y. The article provides vital details, and the names of her parents, husband, two children, and place of burial.
  29. Find a Grave (website). Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, Lewis Latimer, born: 1866; died: 1929 (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife and one child). He shares his gravestone with his wife.
  30. Find a Grave (website). Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, James Geary, Emma Bell Latimer Geary, Eugene Geary: Geary / James E. / Father / 1864-1907 / Emma B. / Mother / 1867-1936 / Eugene / Son / 1890-1913 [from grave marker; all three birth dates conflict with other records]. [From Record: James Geary, born: 2 May 1864 in Marbletown, Ulster County, New York; died: 23 April 1907 in High Falls, Ulster County, New York; Emma Bell Latimer Geary, born: Oct., 1869, in Ulster County, New York; died: 11 February 1936; Eugene Geary, born: Aug., 1889 in Ulster County, New York; died: 13 July 1913 in Rosendale, Ulster County, New York.]
  31. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Enumeration District 125, Sheet No. 15A, family of James E. Geary (35, New York, May 1865, farm laborer); wife of 11 years Emma B. Geary (31, New York, Oct 1869 [year is subject to interpretation; it appears to be 69 written over 68, but could be interpreted as 67; age is clearly 31], 3 children, 3 living); son Eugene Geary (10, New York, Aug 1889); son George Geary (9, New York, Jan 1891); daughter Sarah Geary (7, New York, Oct 1892). [[They are living next to Emma’s brother Lewis and his wife and their children; they are also living near Emma’s sister Gertrude and her husband Eugene Gordon and their children.]
  32. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, 2nd Election District, Page 15, family of James Geary (40, farmer); wife Emma Geary (36); son Eugene Geary (15); son George Geary (14); daughter Sarah Geary (12).
  33. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Ulster County, Town of Wawarsing, Enumeration District 214, Sheet No. 7A, family of George Geary (29, New York, electrician, powerhouse); mother Emma B. Geary (51, New York, widow).
Third Generation
11. Harry Lusie Bush3 (Effie,2 John1), born 25 February 1885 in Town of Wawarsing, Ulster County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4 died 14 November 1916 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.4, 5 Harry married, 16 October 1912 in Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, Ada Louise Smith6 (born ca. August 1892 in Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, the daughter of Frank W. Smith and Annie Louise Denton;6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Ada died 2 April 1959 in New Haven, Connecticut12). Harry is buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.4, 5

It was Harry for whom the Bush plot in the Pine Bush Cemetery was purchased when he died.5


+22i. Stanley Holland Bush, born 30 April 1915 in Middletown, Orange County, New York; died 14 December 1994 in New Haven, Connecticut. Married Helen Young Johnston.

12. Grant Percy Bush3 (Effie,2 John1), born 23 May 1890 in Pataukunk, Ulster County, New York;2, 3, 13, 14, 15 died 16 July 1966 in Sandy Pond, Oswego County, New York.1 Grant married, 30 October 1915 in Cincinnatus, Cortland County, New York, Mabel Place Fralic16, 17 (born ca. 1895 in New York, the daughter of John D. Fralic and Clara S. Place15).

 23i. William Frederick Bush, born 23 June 1920 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.15, 18, 19
 24ii. Kathleen Bush, born ca. January 1930 in New York.15, 19
+25iii. Grant Theodore ‘Ted’ Bush, born 6 February 1932 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; died 5 October 2012 in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Married Dorothy Lindsay.

13. Maude Gertrude Bush3 (Effie,2 John1), born 26 October 1893 in Town of Marbletown, Ulster County, New York;2, 3, 14, 20, 21, 22 died 19 June 1983 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.1, 21 Maude married, 30 November 1915 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, Leo Cornwall Gazlay20, 28, 29 (born 7 October 1892 in Cornwall, Dutchess County, New York, the son of Henry Willis Gazlay and Alice Carrie Johnston;23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 Leo died 18 May 1956 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York28). Maude and Leo are buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York., 28

Maude was born in the Bevier house, Marbletown, Stone Ridge (now the Historical Society) while her father William worked that farm. In 1901, her parents William and Effie lived at the Shallbark farm (as it is now known) across from the Dutch Reformed Church in Accord. Maude saw the first train in the valley go down the valley from that farm, only a few years after the canal closed in 1898, and she saw the last train go down the tracks from the Brick House, Kerhonkson, where she later lived. William was living in the house in Accord when Maude got married in 1915 (she was married in the Methodist Church, Accord). He built a house in Maybrook, N.Y. (near Goshen and Middletown) while he worked on the railroad as a carpenter. William and Effie also lived in the house now occupied by Dr. Dobushak, across from the Rainbow Diner in Kerhonkson. Maude remembered how she and her cousin Sarah [Sarah Geary Christian] would get in a barrel together and roll down the hill behind this house, their heads knocking together the whole way. Another time, Maude and Sarah were playing in a hay cart and managed to tip it over, for which they were quite afraid of Maude’s brothers who would have to reload the hay wagon. Maude was the executrix of her mother’s estate, and she periodically had to track down her brother John who was an inheritor, as was Stanley Bush (Maude’s nephew through her brother Harry), whom Maude also tracked down (in Panama) when he reached age 21.5

Leo and his wife Maude moved to Montclair, New Jersey, in 1918, where Leo was employed as personal chauffeur for Edwin Merton McBrier in Montclair. Leo was a long time member of South Presbyterian Church of Montclair, and later Grace Presbyterian Church.28


+26i. Esther May Gazlay, born 13 May 1917 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey; died 23 January 1994 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Married Stanley Lewis Lawrence.
+27ii. Robert Bush Gazlay, born 14 April 1922 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey; died 13 September 2006 in Toms River, New Jersey. Married Doris Margaret McGregor.
 28iii. Percival Willis ‘Percy’ Gazlay II, born 8 March 1924;30 died 26 February 2001 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York.30 Percy is buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.

14. Anna Betty Carver3 (Sarah,2 John1), born 28 March 1888 in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York;31, 32, 33, 34 died 17 August 1950 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.32 Anna married Roy Lawrence Hamment (born 3 July 1900 in Ludington, Mason County, Michigan, the son of William Hamment and Katie M. _____31, 35, 36).

+29i. Josephine Hamment, born 16 April 1919 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio; died 29 April 1990. Married George Thomas Hillard.

17. Hazel B. Latimer3 (Lewis,2 John1), born 1901 in New York;37, 38, 39, 40 died 1991.37 Hazel married Lawrence VanGasBeck42 (born 1915, parents not determined;41 Lawrence died 198441). Hazel and Lawrence are buried in Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York.37, 41

18. LeRoy M. Latimer3 (Lewis,2 John1), born 20 October 1903 in New York;38, 39, 40, 43, 44 died August 1974.43, 44 LeRoy married, 23 June 1934 in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, Josephine Irene Yonker46 (born 14 July 1905, parents not determined;43, 45 Josephine died April 199143, 45). LeRoy and Josephine are buried in Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York.43

20. George Geary3 (Emma,2 John1), born 23 January 1891 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York;47, 48, 49, 50 died 17 December 1953 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut.47 George married Mathilde Terwilliger47 (born 20 October 1898 in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, parents not determined;51 Mathilde died 21 May 1956 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut51). George and Mathilde are buried in Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York.47, 51

21. Sarah A. Geary3 (Emma,2 John1), born 10 October 1892 in Ulster County, New York;48, 49, 52, 53, 54 died 9 May 1985 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.52 Sarah married, first, ca. 1920, Kelly Shook Christian53 (born 22 December 1888 in Napanoch, Town of Wawarsing, Ulster County, New York, parents not determined;53, 54, 55, 56 Kelly died 11 April 195856). Sarah married, second, James Alan Harvey (born 1897, parents not determined;57 James died 4 November 1976 in Pinellas County, Florida57). Sarah is buried in Woodlawn Memory Gardens, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida.52 Kelly is buried in Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York.56 James is buried in Woodlawn Memory Gardens, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida.57

 30i. James Ralph Christian, born 24 August 1924 in Liberty, Sullivan County, New York;53, 54, 58, 59 died 3 March 1961 in Town of Wawarsing, Ulster County, New York.58, 59 James is buried in Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York.58, 59

  1. Journal/date book of Maude (Bush) Gazlay (1893 - 1983). Transcription in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Enumeration District 125, Sheet 16, William Bush, 38, New York, Sept. 1861, farmer; wife of 19 years [crossed out and 5 written in, but 19 years is believed to be correct] Effie Bush, 40, New York, May 1860, 4 children, 4 living; son John C. Bush, 17, New York, Oct. 1882; son Harry L. Bush, 15, New York, Feb. 1885; son Grant Bush, 10, New York, May 1890; daughter Maude Bush, 6, New York, Oct. 1893.
  3. New York State Census, 1915, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Page No. 9, William Bush, 54, carpenter; wife Effie W. Bush, 54; son John C. Bush, 33, highway laborer; son Harry B. Bush, 30, carpenter; son Grant B. Bush, 24, train man; daughter Maude Bush, 21, housework.
  4. Hope Farm Press and Bookshop (website: www.hopefarm.com), Ulster County Queries, post by Anne Bush, 8 May 1999. The post provides information about Harry L. Bush from his death certificate: born 25 February 1885 In Warwarsing [sic, Wawarsing] died 14 November 1916 in Kerlonkson [sic, Kerhonkson], and buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, parents: Effie Lattimore of Warwarsing and William Bush of Canada [sic].
  5. Record of conversations with Maude (Bush) Gazlay during multiple visits 1968-1983; notes in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  6. New York County Marriages, 1908-1935, Harry Lusie Bush, age 24, born in Accord, Ulster County, NY; father: William Bush; mother: Effie Lattinmore [sic, Latimer]; and Ada Louise Smith, age 19, born in Oyster Bay, NY; father: Frank W. Smith; mother: Annie Denton; married on 16 October 1912 in New York.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Nassau County, Oyster Bay Village, Enumeration District 723, Sheet No. 13B, family of Frank W. Smith (30, New York, Apl 1870, gardener); wife of 10 years Anna L. Smith (29, New York, May 1871, 6 children, 3 living); son George W. Smith (9, New York, Sept 1890); daughter Ada Smith (7, New York, Aug 1872 [sic, 1892); son Frank W. Smith, Jr. (5, New York, July 1874 [sic, 1894]; mother in law Mary M. Denton (47, New York, June 1842, widow, 2 children, 2 living).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Nassau County, Oyster Bay, Enumeration District 1135, Sheet No. 8B, family of Anna L. Smith (38, New York, widow, 7 children, 4 living); daughter Ada L. Smith (16, New York); son Frank M. Smith (15, New York); son Francis E. Smith [the 1920 census lists Francis as a female] (9, New York).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Bronx County, New York City, Enumeration District 422, Sheet No. 4A, family of Harry Holland (33, New York, asst. supt., life ins. co.); wife Annie Holland (38 [sic, other records indicate she would be 48], New York); step daughter Ada Bush (24, New York, widow, weaver, rug factory); step daughter Francis Smith (18, New York, weaver, rug factory); step grand child Stanley Bush (4 8/12, New York).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Enumeration District 5-29, Sheet No. 15B, family of William Hoffman (39, Connecticut, clerk, railroad co., first married age 29); wife Ada Hoffman (34, New York, first married age 24).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Enumeration District 11-57, Sheet No. 3A, family of William Hoffman (47, Connecticut, clerk, steam railroad); wife Ada Hoffman (46, New York); son Stanley Busch [sic] (24, New York, assembler, [?]).
  12. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Ada Hoffman, died: 2 April 1959 in New Haven, New Haven [County], Connecticut; age: 65; spouse: Will[iam].
  13. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Grant Bush, Card No. 20, aged 27, born 23 May 1890 in Pataukunk, New York; trainman for Delaware & Lackawana R.R. Co., Syracuse, N.Y., married.
  14. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, 2nd Election District, Page 13, family of William W. Bush (44, farmer); wife Effie Bush (44); son Grant Bush (15); daughter Maud Bush (11).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Onandaga County, Syracuse City, Enumeration District 66-152, Sheet No. 8A, family of Grant Bush (49, New York, conductor, railroad); wife Mabel Bush (45, New York); son William Bush (19, New York); daughter Kathleen Bush (10, New York); son Theodore Bush (8, New York).
  16. New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848, 1908-1936, available at familysearch.org, Grant Percy Bush, age 23; father: Wm. W. Bush; mother: Effie W. Latimor [sic]; Mable Place Fralick [sic], age 20; father: John D. Fralick; mother: Clara S. Place; married on 30 October 1915 in Cincinnatus, Cortland County, New York.
  17. Marriage, The Cortland Democrat, Cortland, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 5 November 1915, Miss Mabel Fralic and Grant Bush, married 30 October 1915 in Cortland.
  18. Birth Announcement, Cortland Standard and Homer Republican. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. Bush - To Mr. and Mrs. Grant Bush of Cincinnatus, N.Y., at Syracuse, N.Y., June 23, 1920, a son, William Frederick. Mrs. Bush was formerly Miss Mabel Fralick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fralick of Cortland, N.Y.
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Onandaga County, Syracuse City, Enumeration District 34-79, Sheet No. 20A, family of Grant Bush (39, New York, train man, rail road, first married age 24); wife Mabel Bush (35, New York, first married age 20); son William Bush (9, New York); daughter Katherine Bush (3/12, New York).
  20. New York Marriages 1686-1980, available at familysearch.org. Leo C. Gazlay, age 23, born in Cortland [NY], 1st marriage, father: A. Willis Gazlay [sic, his first name is Henry]; mother: Alice Johnston; Maude Bush, age 22, born in Marbletown [NY], 1st marriage; father: William W. Bush, born in Canada [sic, his place of birth is uncertain, but is believed to be New York]; mother: Effie M. Latimer; married on 30 November 1915 in Accord [NY].
  21. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Maude Gazlay, no. 148-12-9811
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Montclair, E.D. 83, Sheet No. 12A, G. Maude Gazlay, wife, 26, New York, father’s birthplace: Canada [sic, his birthplace is uncertain; other sources show New York]; daughter Est. May Gazlay, 2, Orange, NJ.
  23. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Leo C. Gazlay, Card Number 31.
  24. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Leo C. Gazlay, Serial Number U2038.
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Cortland County, Cortland, Enumeration District 90, Sheet 5, H. Willis Gazlay, 45, New York, Nov 1854, mfg. milk cooler; wife of 17 years Alice C. Gazlay, 42, Illinois, June 1857, 6 children, 6 living; daughter Pearl A. Gazlay, 16, Illinois, Oct 1884; son Percy W. Gazlay, 13, Kansas, July 1886; son Henry J. Gazlay, 11, New York, June 1888; Herman C. Gazlay, 9, New York, July 1890; son Leo C. Gazlay, 7, New York, Oct 1892; son Carl M. Gazlay, 5, [birthplace unreadable], Feb 1895; border Elnor G. Johnston, 76, [birthplace unreadable], July 1823, 10 children, 9 living [? hard to read].
  26. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, 2nd Election District, Page 6, Leo Gazley, 12, at school. He is a servant in the household of Jonas Decker.
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, E.D. 158, Sheet No. 16A, Henry L. Devoe, 45, New York, farmer, general farming; wife of 14 years Jennie Devoe, 43, New York, 2 living children; daughter Ada D. Devoe, 12, New York; son Lawrence Devoe, 7, New York; mother Sarah J. Devoe, 74, New York, widow, 9 children, 4 living; hired man Leo Gazlay, 17, New York, laborer, farm; hired man Carl Gazlay, 15, New York, laborer, farm.
  28. Obituary, Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York; Access Newspaper Archive (website), Leo Cornwall Gazlay, 18 May 1956.
  29. Marriage Announcement, Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York, 1 January 1916; Access Newspaper Archives (website). List of marriages both in Kingston city and outside, in 1915.
  30. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Percy W. Gazlay II, no. 120-22-8559
  31. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007, George Thomas Hillard, born 1 April 1917 in Cooperersville, Michigan, son of William Thomas Hillard, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, deceased, and Hazel Haystead, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Josephine Lola Hamment, born 16 April 1919 in Youngstown, Ohio, daughter of Roy L. Hamment, born in Ludington, Michigan, and Anna B. Carver, born in Ellenville, New York; married on 3 July 1939 in LaGrange County, Indiana.
  32. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Hamment, Anna B., died: 17 August 1950 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; born: 28 March 1894 [sic, 1900 US Census indicates March 1888, and the 1905 NY Census supports that birth date, believed to be more accurate than 1894] in Ellenville, New York; married; father: Harry Carver.
  33. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Ulster County, Wawarsing, Enumeration District 145, Sheet No. 13B, family of Harry R. Carver (40, New York, June 1859, jewelry store); wife of 14 years Sarah Carver (38, New York, Mar 1862, 3 children, 2 living); daughter Anna B. Carver (12, New York, Mar 1888); daughter Minnie M. Carver (7, New York, June 1892); [Sarah’s father] John H. Latimer (71, New York, Feb 1829, real estate); wife of 42 years Ester Latimer (65, New York, Oct 1834, 6 children, 5 living).
  34. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Ellenville, Page 10, family of Harry R. Carver (45, merchant, jeweler); wife Sarah Carver (41); daughter Anna B. Carver (17); daughter Minnie M. Carver (13).
  35. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Roy Lawrence Hamment, Serial No. 365, born: 3 July 1900; home address: 814 Hamilton, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; employment: government work, Western Moth Co., Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; nearest relative: Catherine Hamment, Kingsley, Grand Traverse, Michigan.
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Grand Traverse County, Paradise, ED 48, Sheet No. 11A, William Hamment, 41, New York, teamster, working out; wife of 13 years Kathie M. Hamment, 30, Canada, two children, both living; son Roy L. Hamment, 9, Michigan; daughter Reva M. Hamment, 5, Michigan.
  37. Find a Grave (website). Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, Hazel Latimer Van Gasbeck, born: 1901; died: 1991 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and husband).
  38. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, 2nd Election District, Page 17, family of Lewis J. Lattimere [sic, Latimer] (33, farmer); wife Inez Lattimere (29); daughter Hazel B. Lattimere (3); son LeRoy M. Lattimere (1). [They are living next to Lewis’ sister Gertrude and her husband Eugene Gordon and their daughter Esther.]
  39. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Enumeration District 159, Sheet 19A, Lewis J. Latimore [sic, Latimer] (43, New York, farmer, general farm); wife of 10 years Inez Latimore (34, New York, 2 children, 2 living); daughter Hazel Latimore (8, New York); son LeRoy Latimore (6, New York); servant Robert Osterhoudt (20, New York, farm laborer).
  40. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, E.D. 191, Sheet No. 6A, Lewis Latimore, 43, New York, farmer, general farm; wife Inez Latimore, 37, New York; son Leroy Latimore, 14, New York; daughter Hazzel Latimore, 18, New York.
  41. Find a Grave (website). Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, Lawrence Van Gasbeck, born: 1915; died: 1984 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  42. Obituary, The Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 11 January 1960, Mrs. Inez Latimer, died 9 January 1960 in Kingston, N.Y. The article provides vital details, and the names of her parents, husband, two children, and place of burial.
  43. Find a Grave (website). Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, LeRoy M. Latimer and Irene J. Latimer: Latimer [on front] / LeRoy M. / 1903 - 1974 / Irene J. / 1905 - 1991 [on back of grave stone].
  44. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Leroy Latimer, died: August 1974; born: 20 October 1903; previous residence postal code: 12446 [corresponding to Kerhonkson, New York].
  45. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Irene J. Latimer, born: 14 July 1905; died: April 1991; previous residence: Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.
  46. New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967 (available at ancestry.com), 1934, Leroy M. Latimer and Josephine I. Yonker, married on 23 June 1934 in Ellenville, New York; cert. no. 21787 [two entries with certificate and date and place of marriage in common]
  47. Find a Grave (website). Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, George Geary, born: 23 January 1891 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York; died: 17 December 1953 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut [from record, which also provides brief biographical details and the names of his wife, parents, and two children].
  48. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Enumeration District 125, Sheet No. 15A, family of James E. Geary (35, New York, May 1865, farm laborer); wife of 11 years Emma B. Geary (31, New York, Oct 1869 [year is subject to interpretation; it appears to be 69 written over 68, but could be interpreted as 67; age is clearly 31], 3 children, 3 living); son Eugene Geary (10, New York, Aug 1889); son George Geary (9, New York, Jan 1891); daughter Sarah Geary (7, New York, Oct 1892). [[They are living next to Emma’s brother Lewis and his wife and their children; they are also living near Emma’s sister Gertrude and her husband Eugene Gordon and their children.]
  49. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, 2nd Election District, Page 15, family of James Geary (40, farmer); wife Emma Geary (36); son Eugene Geary (15); son George Geary (14); daughter Sarah Geary (12).
  50. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Ulster County, Town of Wawarsing, Enumeration District 214, Sheet No. 7A, family of George Geary (29, New York, electrician, powerhouse); mother Emma B. Geary (51, New York, widow).
  51. Find a Grave (website). Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, Mathilde Terwilliger Geary, born: 20 October 1898 in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York; died: 21 May 1956 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut [from record, which also provides the names of her parents, husband, and two children; she shares a grave marker with her husband, and the birth and death years match the record].
  52. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Memory Gardens, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, Sarah A. Geary Harvey, born: 10 October 1893 in Ulster County, New York; died: 9 May 1985 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida (from record, which includes a brief biographical note; and provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings, two husbands, and son).
  53. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Ulster County, Wawarsing Town, Napanoch Village, Enumeration District 18, Sheet No. 5B, family of Kelly S. Christian (41, New York, guard, institution, first married age 31); wife Sarah A. Christian (37, New York, first married age 27); son Ralph J. Christian (5, New York); mother in law Emma B. Geary (61, New York, widow); border Robert Zehender (3 8/12, New York); border Robert Zehender (2 5/12, New York).
  54. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Ulster County, Wawarsing, Enumeration District 56-90, Sheet No. 8A, family of Kelly Christian (50, New York, prison guard); wife Sara Christian (47, New York); son Ralph Christian (15, New York); border Esther Gazlay (22, New Jersey, secretary, lumber yard).
  55. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Kelly Shook Christian, No. 89; age: 28; born: 22 December 1888 in Napanock, N.Y.; material cutter, Napanock Knife Co.
  56. Find a Grave (website). Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, Kelly Shook Christian, born: 22 December 1888; died: 11 April 1858 [from record, which also provides the names and links for his wife Sarah and son].
  57. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Memory Gardens, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, James Alan Harvey, born: 1897; died: 4 November 1976 in Pinellas County, Florida (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  58. Find a Grave (website). Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, Ralph Christian, born: 1924; died: 1961 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents). He shares his gravestone with his parents (except that his mother’s death date is blank; she is believed to be buried elsewhere).
  59. Obituary, The Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 4 March 1961, James Ralph Christian, died 3 March 1961 in the Town of Wawarsing. The article provides brief vital and biographical details, the names of his parents, and burial place.
Fourth Generation
22. Stanley Holland Bush4 (Harry,3 Effie,2 John1), born 30 April 1915 in Middletown, Orange County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 14 December 1994 in New Haven, Connecticut.2, 6 Stanley married, 1 June 1940 in New Haven, Connecticut, Helen Young Johnston5, 7 (born 21 April 1918 in New Haven, Connecticut, parents not determined;7, 8 Helen died 25 September 1992 in New Haven, Connecticut7, 8).

+31i. Robert Holland Bush, born 4 February 1943 in New Haven, Connecticut; died 4 February 2018. Married Anne E. Bunyan.
+32ii. Malcolm William Bush, born 15 September 1944 in New Haven, Connecticut. Married (1) Nancy C. Judd Married (2) Barbara R. Brunye Married (3) Gwen C. Johnson.
+33iii. Cynthia Gene Bush, born 9 December 1951 in New Haven, Connecticut. Married William Erwin ‘Billy’ Faticone III.

25. Grant Theodore ‘Ted’ Bush4 (Grant,3 Effie,2 John1), born 6 February 1932 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York;9, 10 died 5 October 2012 in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.10 Ted married, ca. 1988, Dorothy Lindsay10 (born ____, parents not determined). Ted is buried in Mount Holly Springs Cemetery, Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.10

 34i. E. Grant Bush.
 35ii. Michael T. Bush.
 36iii. Benjamin G. Bush.
 37iv. Robert L. Bush.
 38v. Linda Bush.
 39vi. Lorrie Bush.
 40vii. Leslie Bush.

26. Esther May Gazlay4 (Maude,3 Effie,2 John1), born 13 May 1917 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey;11, 12, 13, 14 died 23 January 1994 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York.11, 12 Esther married, 10 July 1943 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, Stanley Lewis Lawrence11, 15, 16 (born 27 May 1908 in Remsen, New York, the son of Lewis Minor Lawrence and Ruby May Stader;15, 16, 17 Stanley died 24 March 1975 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York15, 16, 17). Esther and Stanley are buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.11, 15

+41i. Susan Lynn Lawrence, born 24 October 1954 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York. Married William Frank ‘Billy’ Pitcock.

27. Robert Bush Gazlay4 (Maude,3 Effie,2 John1), born 14 April 1922 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey;18 died 13 September 2006 in Toms River, New Jersey.18 Robert married, 6 April 1946 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, Doris Margaret McGregor (born 21 May 1922 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, the daughter of William Passmore McGregor and Josephine Caroline Voelker;19 Doris died 15 May 2012 in Manahawkin, Ocean County, New Jersey). Robert and Doris are buried in Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, Burlington County, New Jersey.

Doris attended Drake secretarial school.


 42i. Edward S. Gazlay, born 22 May 1947 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey; died 22 May 1947 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey.20
+43ii. Doris Jo ‘Jodee’ Gazlay, born 30 July 1948 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey; died 7 July 2015 in Manahawkin, Ocean County, New Jersey. Married (1) George William ‘Bill’ Medley (born Gottschling) Married (2) Brian Joseph McWalters.
 44iii. Birrell Lee Gazlay, born 2 May 1951 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey;21 died 7 May 1951.
+45iv. Robert Lee Gazlay, born 21 May 1952 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Married (1) Charlotte Anne Henderson (née Constant) Married (2) Peggy Jean Palmisano (née Krupowski) .
+46v. Kent William Gazlay, born 15 February 1959 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Married (1) Adele Ruth Stagg Married (2) Rosemary ‘Rose’ Pagliaroni Married (3) Nancy Dale Elliott.

29. Josephine Hamment4 (Anna,3 Sarah,2 John1), born 16 April 1919 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio;22, 23, 24 died 29 April 1990.23 Josephine married, 3 July 1939 in LaGrange County, Indiana, George Thomas Hillard25 (born 1 April 1917 in Coopersville, Ottawa County, Michigan, the son of William Thomas Hillard and Hazel Haystead24, 25).

 47i. Thomas Hillard.
 48ii. Michael Lee ‘Mike’ Hillard, born 29 March 1952 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; twin;26 died 23 January 2020 in Pleasant Lake, Jackson County, Michigan.26
+49iii. Carol Hillard, born 29 March 1952 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; twin; died 29 May 2019. Married Douglas Engle.

  1. Record of conversations with Maude (Bush) Gazlay during multiple visits 1968-1983; notes in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Bush, Stanley H., no. 045-10-5281; died: 14 April 1994; born: 30 April 1915; place of last residence: South Carolina.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Bronx County, New York City, Enumeration District 422, Sheet No. 4A, family of Harry Holland (33, New York, asst. supt., life ins. co.); wife Annie Holland (38 [sic, other records indicate she would be 48], New York); step daughter Ada Bush (24, New York, widow, weaver, rug factory); step daughter Francis Smith (18, New York, weaver, rug factory); step grand child Stanley Bush (4 8/12, New York).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Enumeration District 11-57, Sheet No. 3A, family of William Hoffman (47, Connecticut, clerk, steam railroad); wife Ada Hoffman (46, New York); son Stanley Busch [sic] (24, New York, assembler, [?]).
  5. Bush Family Group, provided by Anne Bush, July 2014. The Group Sheet provides vital details and references for descendants of Harry Lusie Bush, her husband Bob’s ancestral family.
  6. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Stanley H. Bush, died: 14 December 1994 in New Haven, New Haven [County], Connecticut; age: 79; widowed; father: Busch; spouse: Helen.
  7. Email between Cynthia Bush Faticone and Lee Gazlay, several dates in May 2017, providing information on the Bush family.
  8. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Helen Bush, no. 040-09-4011; died: 25 September 1992; born: 21 April 1918; place of last residence: South Carolina.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Onandaga County, Syracuse City, Enumeration District 66-152, Sheet No. 8A, family of Grant Bush (49, New York, conductor, railroad); wife Mabel Bush (45, New York); son William Bush (19, New York); daughter Kathleen Bush (10, New York); son Theodore Bush (8, New York).
  10. Obituary, The Sentinel (website: cumberlink.com). 7 October 2012, Grant T. “Ted” Bush, age 80, died 5 October 2012 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The article provides vital and biographical details, and the names of his survivors, including his wife, four sons, three daughters, and one sister, and preceded in death by one brother.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, Esther G. Lawrence, born: 1917; died: 1994 [from record, which provides the name and link for her spouse].
  12. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Esther M. Lawrence, no. 058-03-8318
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Montclair, E.D. 83, Sheet No. 12A, G. Maude Gazlay, wife, 26, New York, father’s birthplace: Canada [sic, his birthplace is uncertain; other sources show New York]; daughter Est. May Gazlay, 2, Orange, NJ.
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Ulster County, Wawarsing, Enumeration District 56-90, Sheet No. 8A, family of Kelly Christian (50, New York, prison guard); wife Sara Christian (47, New York); son Ralph Christian (15, New York); border Esther Gazlay (22, New Jersey, secretary, lumber yard).
  15. Find a Grave (website). Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, Stanley Lewis Lawrence, born: 27 May 1908; died: 24 March 1975 [from record, which provides the name and link for his spouse].
  16. Journal/date book of Maude (Bush) Gazlay (1893 - 1983). Transcription in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  17. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Stanley Lawrence, no. 101-32-8064
  18. Obituary, Asbury Park Press, New Jersey, Robert B. Gazlay, 15 September 2006.
  19. Birth Certificate, New Jersey, Doris Margaret McGregor. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay
  20. Cemetery Record, No. 36668, Rosedale Cemetery, New Jersey, Edward S. Gazlay (infant), interred on 24 May 1947 in Single Section 8-5-19
  21. Birth Certificate, New Jersey, Birrell Lee Gazlay. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay.
  22. Email Email between Heather Jach and Lee Gazlay, January 2017, with information about Heather’s family descended from Anna B. Carver.
  23. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), jewishgen.org, Josephine L. Hillard, died: 29 April 1990; born: 16 April 1919; issued: Michigan.
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Jackson County, Leoni Township, ED 38-54, Sheet No. 7B, George T. Hilliard, 21, Michigan, salesman, wholesale bakery, lived in Jackson, Michigan, in 1935; wife Josephine L. Hillard, 20, Ohio, bookkeeper, Firestone sales and service, lived in Calhoun County, Michigan, in 1935.
  25. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007, George Thomas Hillard, born 1 April 1917 in Cooperersville, Michigan, son of William Thomas Hillard, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, deceased, and Hazel Haystead, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Josephine Lola Hamment, born 16 April 1919 in Youngstown, Ohio, daughter of Roy L. Hamment, born in Ludington, Michigan, and Anna B. Carver, born in Ellenville, New York; married on 3 July 1939 in LaGrange County, Indiana.
  26. Obituary, Ann Arbor News, Ann Arbor, Michigan (available at legacy.com), 26 January 2020, Michael Lee Hillard, died 23 January 2020 in Pleasant Lake, Michigan. The article provide vital and biographical details and the names of his parents and other relatives including his twin sister Carol.
Fifth Generation
31. Robert Holland Bush5 (Stanley,4 Harry,3 Effie,2 John1), born 4 February 1943 in New Haven, Connecticut;1, 2, 3, 4 died 4 February 2018.1, 3 Robert married, 9 April 1988, Anne E. Bunyan4 (born 19 April 1956, parents not determined4). Robert is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.1

 50i. Laura Elizabeth Bush, born 30 November 1993.4
 51ii. Melissa Anne Bush, born 26 March 1994.5

32. Malcolm William Bush5 (Stanley,4 Harry,3 Effie,2 John1), born 15 September 1944 in New Haven, Connecticut.2, 4 Malcolm married, first, 2 October 1965 in Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut, Nancy C. Judd7 (born February 1948, parents not determined6). Their marriage ended in divorce on 18 November 1974 in New Haven, Connecticut.6 Malcolm married, second, 12 June 1976 in Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut, Barbara R. Brunye8 (born ca. 1955, parents not determined8). Their marriage ended in divorce on 10 February 1978 in New Haven, Connecticut.9 Malcolm married, third, 21 July 1984 in Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut, Gwen C. Johnson10 (born ____, parents not determined).

33. Cynthia Gene Bush5 (Stanley,4 Harry,3 Effie,2 John1), born 9 December 1951 in New Haven, Connecticut.2 Cynthia married, 6 November 1976 in Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut, William Erwin ‘Billy’ Faticone III2, 11 (born 6 August 1949 in New Haven, Connecticut, parents not determined2, 4).

+52i. Leslie Nicole Faticone, born 15 October 1981 in New Haven, Connecticut. Married Paul Anthony Deluca.
 53ii. Lea Michelle Faticone, born 23 October 1991 in New Haven, Connecticut.2

41. Susan Lynn Lawrence5 (Esther,4 Maude,3 Effie,2 John1), born 24 October 1954 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York.4 Susan married, 17 January 1993 in Broward County, Florida, William Frank ‘Billy’ Pitcock12 (born 29 June 1946, parents not determined4). Their marriage ended in divorce on 16 January 1994 in Broward County, Florida.13 Susan was adopted by Stanley Lewis Lawrence and Esther May Gazlay.

43. Doris Jo ‘Jodee’ Gazlay5 (Robert,4 Maude,3 Effie,2 John1), born 30 July 1948 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey; died 7 July 2015 in Manahawkin, Ocean County, New Jersey.14 Jodee married, first, 16 August 1969, George William ‘Bill’ Medley (born Gottschling) (born 3 May 1948 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, the son of George Gottschling and Harriet Jane Truland;15 Bill died 30 October 2018 in Maryland16). Their marriage ended in divorce. Jodee married, second, 15 February 1975, Brian Joseph McWalters (born 13 June 1952, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce.

+54i. Timothy Craig Medley, born 24 November 1972 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. Married Jori Dionne Pearson.
 55i. Michael James McWalters, born 30 June 1975; died 4 February 2006.
+56ii. Jason Edward McWalters, born 25 April 1978. Married Renee A. Furrer.

45. Robert Lee Gazlay5 (Robert,4 Maude,3 Effie,2 John1), born 21 May 1952 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.17 Robert married, first, 8 July 1978 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, Charlotte Anne Henderson (née Constant) 18 (born 1 December 1952 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York, the daughter of LeRoy Andrew Constant and Sarah Elizabeth ‘Alberta’ Fleming). Their marriage ended in divorce on 21 May 2002.18 Robert married, second, 23 November 2002 in Middleburg, Virginia, Peggy Jean Palmisano (née Krupowski) (born 18 April 1952 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Alexander Anthony Krupowski and Jean Victoria Tefft).

+57i. Benjamin Constant Gazlay, born 25 May 1984 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Married Andrea Lauren Hollowell.
+58ii. Elizabeth Grace Gazlay, born 10 May 1992 in Washington, D.C. Married (1) Joshua Keith Niswonger Married (2) Joseph Ray Batts.

46. Kent William Gazlay5 (Robert,4 Maude,3 Effie,2 John1), born 15 February 1959 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Kent married, first, 22 April 1979 in West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, Adele Ruth Stagg (born 8 July 1959 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Kenneth Stagg and Diane Young). Their marriage ended in divorce. Kent married, second, 9 September 1982 in Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, Rosemary ‘Rose’ Pagliaroni (born 23 June 1962 in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, the daughter of Elvio Walter Pagliaroni and Anna Francis Tinney). Their marriage ended in divorce. Kent married, third, 1 July 1995 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, Nancy Dale Elliott (born 19 October 1963, the daughter of Elvin Francis Elliott and May Jo Ahlberg).

+59i. Christopher Joseph Gazlay (born Pagliaroni), born 11 March 1979 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Married (1) Leslie Nicole Grove Married (2) Meredith Charlene Williams Married (3) Crystal Kay Glass.
+60ii. Steven Paul Gazlay, born 28 January 1984 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Married Lacey N. Lancaster.
 61iii. Kelly Lynn Gazlay, born 22 June 1987 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York.

49. Carol Hillard5 (Josephine,4 Anna,3 Sarah,2 John1), born 29 March 1952 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; twin;19 died 29 May 2019.19 Carol married Douglas Engle19 (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. Find a Grave (website). Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, Robert H. Bush, born: 1943; died: 2018 (from record).
  2. Email between Cynthia Bush Faticone and Lee Gazlay, several dates in May 2017, providing information on the Bush family.
  3. Obituary, DignityMemorial.com, Robert Holland Bush, died: 14 January 2018; born: 4 February 1943 in New Haven, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, siblings, wife, children and their spouses, and grandchildren.
  4. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  5. voteref.com.
  6. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org. Malco W. Bush, born September 1944, and Nancy [Bush], born February 1948, divorced on 18 November 1974 in New Haven, Connecticut; married in October 1965; two children under 18.
  7. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Malco w. Bush, age 21, and Nancy C. Judd, age 17, married on 2 October 1965 in Branford, New Haven [County], Connecticut.
  8. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Malco W. Bush, age 31, and Barba R. Brunye, age 21, married on 12 June 1976 in Branford, New Haven [County], Connecticut.
  9. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org. Malco W. Bush, born September 1944, and Barb [Bush], born March 1955, divorced on 10 February 1978 in New Haven, Connecticut; married in June 1976; no children under 18.
  10. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Malcom W. Bush, age 39, and Gwen C. Johnson, age 26, married on 21 July 1984 in Branford, New Haven [County], Connecticut.
  11. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Willi Faticone, age 27, and Cynth G. Bush, age 24, married on 6 November 1976 in Branford, New Haven [County], Connecticut.
  12. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Billy Frank Pitcock and Susan Lynn Lawrence, 17 January 1993 in Broward [County], Cert# 000922.
  13. Florida Divorce Index 1927-2001. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Billy F. Pitcock and Susan, 16 January 1994 in Broward [County], Florida.
  14. Obituary, Atlantic City Press, Atlantic City, NJ, McWalters Doris ‘Jo’ (nee Gazlay), died 7 July 2015, age 66, of Manahawkin. The article provides brief biographical details and the names of her two sons, their wives, two brothers, and three grandchildren.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, New Jersey, Essex County, Verona, E.D. 7-352, Sheet No. 5, George Gottschling, 29, New Jersey, salesman, auto parts, sales and service, retail automobile; wife Harriet J. Gottschling, 27, New Jersey; daughter Anne K. Gottschling, 2, New Jersey; son George W. Gottschling, 1, New Jersey; father Albert Gottschling, 76, Germany, Sep[erated], painter-paper hanger, interior decorator.
  16. Ancestry.com (website), Truland Family Tree, George William / Billy / Gotschling Medley, born: 3 May 1948 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey; died: 30 October 2018 in Maryland; spouse: Doris Jo / Jodee / Gazlay.
  17. Birth Certificate, New Jersey, Robert Lee Gazlay. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay
  18. Ancestors and Descendants of The Reverend Silas Constant, by Robert Lee Gazlay. 14th Edition, 8 June 2010, 91 pages. This family history includes the families of over 230 descendants of Reverend Constant to present day, with biographical sketches for numerous descendants. Extensive source citations; fully indexed. Available as a .pdf download at Gazlay Family History (website), under Sources.
  19. Obituary, Crestlawn Funeral Home, Cookesville, Tennessee (memorialcrestlawnmemorial.com), Carol Hillard Engle, died 29 May 2019. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, children, and other relatives.
Sixth and Seventh Generations
52. Leslie Nicole Faticone6 (Cynthia,5 Stanley,4 Harry,3 Effie,2 John1), born 15 October 1981 in New Haven, Connecticut.1 Leslie married, 14 August 2016, Paul Anthony Deluca1 (born ____ in New Haven, Connecticut, parents not determined1).

 62i. Madelyn Simone Deluca, born xxxx.
 63ii. Guiliana Carmel Deluca, born xxxx.

54. Timothy Craig Medley6 (Doris ‘Jodee’,5 Robert,4 Maude,3 Effie,2 John1), born 24 November 1972 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. Timothy married, 25 April 1996 in Shelby, North Carolina, Jori Dionne Pearson (born 20 December 1973 in Shelby, North Carolina, the daughter of Gary Curtis Pearson and Bonnie Faye Morrow).

 64i. R. Fletcher Medley, born xxxx.
 65ii. I. Finlay Medley, born xxxx.

56. Jason Edward McWalters6 (Doris ‘Jodee’,5 Robert,4 Maude,3 Effie,2 John1), born 25 April 1978. Jason married, 11 May 2013, Renee A. Furrer (born 25 August 1981, parents not determined2).

 66i. Avalyn Paige McWalters, born xxxx.

57. Benjamin Constant Gazlay6 (Robert,5 Robert,4 Maude,3 Effie,2 John1), born 25 May 1984 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Benjamin married, 28 June 2015, Andrea Lauren Hollowell (born 23 June 1982, parents not determined2).

 67i. Amelia Rowan Hollowell, born xxxx.
 68ii. Tomis Felix Gazlay, born xxxx.

58. Elizabeth Grace Gazlay6 (Robert,5 Robert,4 Maude,3 Effie,2 John1), born 10 May 1992 in Washington, D.C. Elizabeth married, first, 28 July 2014 in Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia, Joshua Keith Niswonger (born 17 December 1990, the son of James Keith Niswonger and Sharon Ann Bell). Elizabeth married, second, 18 March 2021 in Ohio, Joseph Ray Batts (born 26 January 1977, parents not determined2).

59. Christopher Joseph Gazlay (born Pagliaroni)6 (Kent,5 Robert,4 Maude,3 Effie,2 John1), born 11 March 1979 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Christopher married, first, Leslie Nicole Grove (born 22 March 1981 in Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, parents not determined3). Christopher married, second, 21 December 2002, Meredith Charlene Williams4 (born 21 March 1978, the daughter of _____ Williams and Vickie _____4). Christopher married, third, Crystal Kay Glass (born 31 August 1967, parents not determined5). Christopher was adopted by Kent William Gazlay.

 69i. Madison Gazlay, born 23 August 2004.2
 70ii. Olivia Gazlay, born xxxx.

60. Steven Paul Gazlay6 (Kent,5 Robert,4 Maude,3 Effie,2 John1), born 28 January 1984 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Steven married, 13 October 2018, Lacey N. Lancaster6, 7 (born 11 August 1987, parents not determined2).

  1. Email between Cynthia Bush Faticone and Lee Gazlay, several dates in May 2017, providing information on the Bush family.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. North Carolina, Department of Archives and History, Index to Vital Records, 1800-2000, Leslie Nicole Grove, born: 22 March 1981 in sfld [sic, Smithfield] Township, Johnston County, North Carolina; parent: Debbie Carol.
  4. facebook.com (website), personal page of Meredith Gazlay
  5. voteref.com.
  6. Information provided from personal knowledge
  7. The Knot (website: theknot.com), Katie & George [Katie Chaney and George Scheffer]. The entry provides biographical details and their place of their marriage.