Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Catherine _____


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 Catherine _____ and 24 of her descendants down to the sixth generation.


First Generation
1. Catherine _____,1 born August 1856 in Scotland (parents not determined).1, 2, 3, 4 Catherine married _____ Daley (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Catherine _____ and _____ Daley:

+2i. Margaret E. Daley, born February 1873 in Connecticut; died 11 February 1904 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Married David Henry Gazlay.
+3ii. Agnes Daley, born January 1876 in Connecticut. Married John J. Murphy.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Enumeration District 46, Sheet No. 5A, family of David H. Gazlay (36, New York, Jan 1864, laborer in factory); wife of 8 years Margaret E. Gazlay (26, Connecticut, Feb 1873, 4 children, 1 living); son David Gazlay (7, Connecticut, Dec 1892); m-in-law Catherine Daley (43, Scotland, Aug. 1856, widow, 7 children, 2 living).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Enumeration District 54, Sheet No. 18A, family of John J. Murphy (36, Connecticut, teamster); wife of 12 years Agnes Murphy (34, Connecticut, 2 children, 2 living); daughter Lillian Murphy (9, Connecticut); son Joseph Murphy (2, Connecticut); mother in law Catherine Daily (60, Scotland, widow, nurse, domestic).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Enumeration District 86, Sheet No. 1A, family of John Murphy (47, Connecticut, express business, Murphy Express Co.); wife Agnes Murphy (41, Connecticut); daughter Lillian Murphy (18, Connecticut, operator, SNE Telephone); son Joseph Murphy (12, Connecticut, packing, umliba [?]); niece Gertrude Gazlay (18, Connecticut, operator, SNE Telephone); niece Irene Gazlay (16, Connecticut, operator, SNE Telephone); nephew David Gazlay (27, Connecticut, salesman, Anvell Co.); mother in law Catherine Daily (65, Scotland, widow, nurse); border Kelly Edward (26, Massachusetts, plumber, Seleya Plumb Co.).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Enumeration District 1-90, Sheet No. 18A, family of John J. Murphy (56, Connecticut, driver, trucking co., 24 at first marriage); wife Agnes Murphy (48, Connecticut, 17 at first marriage); border Catherine Daley (80, Scotland, widow); son Joseph J. Murphy (22, Connecticut, clerk, chain factory).
Second Generation
2. Margaret E. Daley2 (Catherine1), born February 1873 in Connecticut;1 died 11 February 1904 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut.2 Margaret married, ca. 1892, David Henry Gazlay1 (born January 1864 in New York, New York, the son of Mary Keegan;1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 David died 7 August 1923 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut9).

Children of Margaret E. Daley and David Henry Gazlay:

+4i. David Edward Gazlay, born 26 December 1892 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut; died 3 December 1980 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Married Esther E. Johnson.
 5ii. Harold Gazlay, born ____, the son of David Henry Gazlay and Margaret E. Daley; died 3 January 1900 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut.10
+6iii. Gertrude A. Gazlay, born ca. 1902 in Connecticut. Married Gunnard Richard Johnson.
+7iv. Irene Margaret Gazlay, born 25 December 1903 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut; died 21 March 1968 in Broward County, Florida. Married Jack Spiros.

3. Agnes Daley2 (Catherine1), born January 1876 in Connecticut.11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Agnes married, ca. 1897, John J. Murphy13, 14 (born September 1873 in Connecticut, parents not determined11, 12, 13, 14, 15).

Children of Agnes Daley and John J. Murphy:

 8i. Lillian Murphy, born ca. 1902 in Connecticut.12, 13
 9ii. Joseph J. Murphy, born ca. 1908 in Connecticut.12, 13, 14, 15

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Enumeration District 46, Sheet No. 5A, family of David H. Gazlay (36, New York, Jan 1864, laborer in factory); wife of 8 years Margaret E. Gazlay (26, Connecticut, Feb 1873, 4 children, 1 living); son David Gazlay (7, Connecticut, Dec 1892); m-in-law Catherine Daley (43, Scotland, Aug. 1856, widow, 7 children, 2 living).
  2. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Deaths, 1897-1969; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/death-records/. Margaret Gazlay, died: 11 February 1904 in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
  3. U.S. Passport Applications 1795-1925, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org; Application No. 45484, issued 23 January 1917; David E. Gazlay, born: 26 December 1892 in Bridgeport, Connecticut; father: David H. Gazlay, born in New York City; residence: Newark, New Jersey; occupation: welder.
  4. Connecticut, Military Census Questionnaire, 1917, David H. Gazlay, age 53, living in Bridgeport, Ct., 19 March 1917; occupation: cartridge maker; widower; two persons dependent on you for support; United States citizen.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Enumeration District 131, Page No. 5A, family of James Abbott (34, New York, coachman); wife Mary Abbott (35, Ireland); son David H. Abbott (15, New York, works in cutlery shop). [Although David’s surname is listed here as Abbott, his birth surname is believed to be Gazlay. James Abbott is believed to be his step father.]
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Enumeration District 24, Sheet No. 4B, 5A, family of Chancy Haines (52, New York); wife of 26 years Bridget Haines (50, Connecticut, 4 children, 4 living); daughter Sarah Haines (24, Connecticut); daughter Emma G. Haines (22, Connecticut, factory worker); daughter Agnes E. Haines (18, Connecticut, milliner, store); son Clarence A. Haines (16, Connecticut, clerk, store); Mary Abbott (61, Ireland, widow, 1 child, 1 living); son David Gazlay (44, New York, widow, machinist, factory); nephew David Gazlay (17, Connecticut, clerk, store); niece Gertrude Gazlay (8, Connecticut); niece Irene Gazlay (6, Connecticut). [The relationships of the latter three children to Mary Abbot seems in error and are more likely her grandchildren. The David Gazlays here are known to be father-son.]
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Enumeration District 68, Sheet No. 1B, David H. Gazlay (55, New York, Chester record factory). [He is a border among several other borders. Notable in his entry is that his father is shown as born in California; other records indicated his father was born in New York.]
  8. New York, New York, U.S., Almshouse Ledgers, 1758-1952 (available at ancestry.com), David H. Gasley [sic] [also listed in a different record as David N. Gazley], admission age: 21/12; discharge age: 2; birth date: abt. 1864; birthplace: New York; admission date: 11 October 1865; discharge date: 2 April 1866; occupation: child.
  9. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Deaths, 1897-1969; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/death-records/. David Gazlay, died: 7 August 1923 in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
  10. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Deaths, 1897-1969; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/death-records/. Harold Gazlay, died: 3 January 1900 in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Enumeration District 35, Sheet No. 12B, 13A, family of John J. Murphy (26, Connecticut, Sept 1873, laborer); wife of 2 years Agnes Murphy (24, Connecticut, Jan 1876, 1 child, none living).
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Enumeration District 54, Sheet No. 18A, family of John J. Murphy (36, Connecticut, teamster); wife of 12 years Agnes Murphy (34, Connecticut, 2 children, 2 living); daughter Lillian Murphy (9, Connecticut); son Joseph Murphy (2, Connecticut); mother in law Catherine Daily (60, Scotland, widow, nurse, domestic).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Enumeration District 86, Sheet No. 1A, family of John Murphy (47, Connecticut, express business, Murphy Express Co.); wife Agnes Murphy (41, Connecticut); daughter Lillian Murphy (18, Connecticut, operator, SNE Telephone); son Joseph Murphy (12, Connecticut, packing, umliba [?]); niece Gertrude Gazlay (18, Connecticut, operator, SNE Telephone); niece Irene Gazlay (16, Connecticut, operator, SNE Telephone); nephew David Gazlay (27, Connecticut, salesman, Anvell Co.); mother in law Catherine Daily (65, Scotland, widow, nurse); border Kelly Edward (26, Massachusetts, plumber, Seleya Plumb Co.).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Enumeration District 1-90, Sheet No. 18A, family of John J. Murphy (56, Connecticut, driver, trucking co., 24 at first marriage); wife Agnes Murphy (48, Connecticut, 17 at first marriage); border Catherine Daley (80, Scotland, widow); son Joseph J. Murphy (22, Connecticut, clerk, chain factory).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Enumeration District 9-157, Sheet No. 6A, family of John Murphey (67, Connecticut, janitor, post office); wife Agnes Murphey (65, Connecticut); son Joseph Murphey (30, Connecticut, floor walker, departm. store).
Third Generation
4. David Edward Gazlay3 (Margaret,2 Catherine1), born 26 December 1892 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 died 3 December 1980 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut.5, 11 David married Esther E. Johnson9 (born 12 July 1904 in Connecticut, parents not determined;9, 10, 12 Esther died 15 July 199812). David is buried in Mountain Grove Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut.5

Children of David Edward Gazlay and Esther E. Johnson:

+10i. David Edward Gazlay, Jr., born 26 June 1937 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut; died 29 July 1996 in Derby, New Haven County, Connecticut. Married Maureen Elizabeth Sullivan.
+11ii. Patricia Victoria Gazlay, born 9 May 1945 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Married (1) Paul John Schaefer Married (2) Julio DeCamara Pacheco Married (3) Leonard Hidalgo Married (4) Charles Edward Mcgough.

6. Gertrude A. Gazlay3 (Margaret,2 Catherine1), born ca. 1902 in Connecticut.7, 8, 13, 14, 15 Gertrude married, 3 October 1922 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Gunnard Richard Johnson13, 20, 21 (born 19 January 1897 in Christiania, Norway, parents not determined;13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Gunnard died 6 December 1967 in Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida17, 18, 19). Gunnard is buried in Mountain Grove Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut.19

7. Irene Margaret Gazlay3 (Margaret,2 Catherine1), born 25 December 1903 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut;7, 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 died 21 March 1968 in Broward County, Florida.22, 24, 27 Irene married, 31 October 1939 in Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, Jack Spiros23 (born 17 January 1902 in Larnaka, Cyprus, parents not determined;25, 26, 28, 29 Jack died 13 August 1992 in Broward County, Florida28, 30). Irene and Jack are buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens North, Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida.22, 28

  1. U.S. Passport Applications 1795-1925, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org; Application No. 45484, issued 23 January 1917; David E. Gazlay, born: 26 December 1892 in Bridgeport, Connecticut; father: David H. Gazlay, born in New York City; residence: Newark, New Jersey; occupation: welder.
  2. Draft Registration Card, World War I, David Edward Gazlay, Card No. 2027; born: 26 December 1892 in Bridgeport, Connecticut; occupation: inspector and service man, Oxweld Acetylene Co., Newark, NJ; single.
  3. Draft Registration Card, World War II, David Edward Gazlay, Serial Number U568; born: 26 December 1892 in Bridgeport, Conn.; employer: Auto Ordnance Corporation.
  4. Connecticut, Military Census Questionnaire, 1917, David E. Gazlay, age 24, U.S. citizen, occupation: actilne [sic] welder; date: 19 March 1917; single, no dependents.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, David E. Gazlay, born: 1892; died: 1980 (from record). He shares his gravestone with his son David E. Gazlay, Jr.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Enumeration District 46, Sheet No. 5A, family of David H. Gazlay (36, New York, Jan 1864, laborer in factory); wife of 8 years Margaret E. Gazlay (26, Connecticut, Feb 1873, 4 children, 1 living); son David Gazlay (7, Connecticut, Dec 1892); m-in-law Catherine Daley (43, Scotland, Aug. 1856, widow, 7 children, 2 living).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Enumeration District 24, Sheet No. 4B, 5A, family of Chancy Haines (52, New York); wife of 26 years Bridget Haines (50, Connecticut, 4 children, 4 living); daughter Sarah Haines (24, Connecticut); daughter Emma G. Haines (22, Connecticut, factory worker); daughter Agnes E. Haines (18, Connecticut, milliner, store); son Clarence A. Haines (16, Connecticut, clerk, store); Mary Abbott (61, Ireland, widow, 1 child, 1 living); son David Gazlay (44, New York, widow, machinist, factory); nephew David Gazlay (17, Connecticut, clerk, store); niece Gertrude Gazlay (8, Connecticut); niece Irene Gazlay (6, Connecticut). [The relationships of the latter three children to Mary Abbot seems in error and are more likely her grandchildren. The David Gazlays here are known to be father-son.]
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Enumeration District 86, Sheet No. 1A, family of John Murphy (47, Connecticut, express business, Murphy Express Co.); wife Agnes Murphy (41, Connecticut); daughter Lillian Murphy (18, Connecticut, operator, SNE Telephone); son Joseph Murphy (12, Connecticut, packing, umliba [?]); niece Gertrude Gazlay (18, Connecticut, operator, SNE Telephone); niece Irene Gazlay (16, Connecticut, operator, SNE Telephone); nephew David Gazlay (27, Connecticut, salesman, Anvell Co.); mother in law Catherine Daily (65, Scotland, widow, nurse); border Kelly Edward (26, Massachusetts, plumber, Seleya Plumb Co.).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Enumeration District 9-23, Sheet No. 61A, family of David E. Gazlay (47, Connecticut, road salesman, insulation co.); wife Esther Gazlay (34, Connecticut); son David Gazlay (2, Connecticut); residence on 1 April 1935 for both David and Esther: Boston, Massachusetts.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, E.D. 9-35, Sheet No. 14, David E. Gazlay, 57, Connecticut, sales promotion, wholesale oil burner; wife Esther C. Gazlay, 44, Connecticut; son David E. Gazlay, Jr., 12, Connecticut; daughter Patricia V. Gazlay, 4, Connecticut.
  11. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, David E. Gazlay, died: 3 December 1980 in Bridgeport,Connecticut; age: 87; spouse: Esthe[r].
  12. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Esther E. Krajci, no. 043-18-0299; died: 15 July 1998; born: 12 July 1904; place of last residence: Clay [County], Florida.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stratford Town, Enumeration District 1-205, Sheet No. 31A, family of Gunnard R. Johnson (33, Norway, proprietor, cleaning, 25 at first marriage); wife Gertrude Johnson (28, Connecticut, 21 at first marriage).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Enumeration District 9-23, Sheet No. 2A, family of Gunnard Johnson (43, Connecticut, supervisor, sowa cont. [?]); wife Gertrude Johnson (38, Connecticut); brother Edward Johnson (38, Illinois, foreman, assembly room, auto parts manufacturer).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, E.D. 9-36, Sheet No. 3, Gunnard R. Johnson, 52, Conn. [sic, he was born in Norway], foreman, public works dept.; wife Gertrude A. Johnson, 48, Conn., cashier, restaurant; brother Harry T. Johnson, 54, Conn. [sic, most likely, he was born in Norway], maintenance, dept. public work, road maintenance.
  16. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Gunnard Johnson, Serial No. 11, born: 19 January 1897 in Christiania, Norway; name of nearest relative: Selma Johnson.
  17. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gunnard Johnson, no. 049-03-1035; died: December 1967; born: 17 January 1898; last place of residence: Broward [County], Florida.
  18. Florida Death Index 1877-1998; available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Johnson, G. Richard, died: December 1967 in Broward [County], Florida.
  19. Obituary, The Bridgeport Post, Bridgeport, Connecticut (available at newspapers.com, and newspaperarchive.com), 9 December 1967, G. Richard Johnson, died Wednesday [6 December 1967] in Pompano Beach, Florida, where he resided for two years; burial in Mountain Grove Cemetery [Bridgeport, Connecticut].
  20. Anniversary, Bridgeport Post, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 3 October 1963, the G. Richard Johnsons mark their 41st anniversary today. Mrs. Johnson is the former Gertrude Gazlay.
  21. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Gunnard Johnson and Gertrude Gazlay, married on 3 October 1922 in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
  22. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens North, Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida, Irene M. Spiros: Irene M. Spiros / Dec. 25, 1903 - 21 Mar 1968 [from grave marker].
  23. Florida Marriages, 1830-1993, Application for Marriage License and Marriage License, Jack Spiros, age 38, born in Larnaka, Cyprus; Irene Gazlay, age 35, born in Bridgeport, Connecticut; married on 31 October 1939 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
  24. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Spiros, Irene, No. 023-01-5420; died: March 1968; born: 25 December 1903; place of last residence: Broward [County], Florida.
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Florida, Dade County, Miami Beach, Enumeration District 13-41, Sheet No. 2A, family of Jack Spiros (38, Isle of Cyprus, chef, hotel, residence, 1 April 1935: Broad Channel, Nassau County, N.Y.); wife Irene Spiros (36, Connecticut, waitress, hotel, residence, 1 April 1935: Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Conn.); friend Ann Gale (26, New York, residence, 1 April 1935, Utica, Oneida County, N.Y.); friend Dorothy Downie (25, New York, waitress, residence, 1 April 1935: Miami, Dade County, Fla.).
  26. Florida State Census, 1945, Dade County, Precinct No. 56, family of Jack Spiros (44, Isle Cyprus, Cheif [sic]); Irene M. Spiros (41, Conn., h. wife).
  27. Florida Death Index 1877-1998; available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Spiros, Irene Margaret, died: March 1968 in Broward [County], Florida.
  28. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens North, Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida, Jack Spiros: Jack Spiros / 1901 1992 [from grave marker].
  29. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Spiros, Jack, no. 265-03-8052; died: 13 August 1992; born: 17 January 1902; last place of residence: Broward [County], Florida.
  30. Florida Death Index 1877-1998; available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Spiros, Jack, died: 13 August 1992 in Broward [County], Florida; age: 91.
Fourth Generation
10. David Edward Gazlay, Jr.4 (David,3 Margaret,2 Catherine1), born 26 June 1937 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 29 July 1996 in Derby, New Haven County, Connecticut.1, 2, 6 David married, 1961, Maureen Elizabeth Sullivan7, 9 (born 9 July 1942, parents not determined7, 8). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1989 in Fairfield County, Connecticut.7 David is buried in Mountain Grove Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut.1

Children of David Edward Gazlay, Jr. and Maureen Elizabeth Sullivan:

+12i. David Edward Gazlay III, born 29 November 1961. Married Jacqueline A. Dunn.
+13ii. Mary Ellen Gazlay, born 3 November 1962; died 18 August 2001 in Maple Shade, Burlington County, New Jersey. Married Mark A. Livingston.
+14iii. James Michael Gazlay, born 30 March 1964. Married (1) Lorri J. Oconnor Married (2) Anne Marie Jubenville.
+15iv. Richard Eric Gazlay, born 23 December 1966. Married Jeanne Marie Beaudry.
+16v. Christopher T. Gazlay, born 30 August 1971; died 2 October 2021. Married Donna Ann Gentile.
+17vi. Brian Sullivan Gazlay, born 17 December 1979. Married Heather Caryn Hicks.

11. Patricia Victoria Gazlay4 (David,3 Margaret,2 Catherine1), born 9 May 1945 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut.5, 10 Patricia married, first, 27 September 1965 in Nashville, Nash County, North Carolina, Paul John Schaefer10 (born 16 February 1947 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, the son of John Paul Schaefer and Florence Politi10). Patricia married, second, 13 November 1973 in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Julio DeCamara Pacheco11 (born ca. 1940, parents not determined11). Patricia married, third, Leonard Hidalgo (born 15 October 1950, parents not determined8). Their marriage ended in divorce on 16 May 1991 in Seminole County, Florida.12 Patricia married, fourth, Charles Edward Mcgough (born 14 December 1955, parents not determined;8, 13 Charles died 27 June 202213). Charles is buried in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter County, Florida.13

  1. Find a Grave (website). Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, David E. Gazlay, Jr., born: 1937; died: 1996 (from record). He shares his gravestone with his father, David E. Gazlay.
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). David E. Gazlay, no. 049-28-7976; died: 29 July 1996; born: 26 June 1937; last place of residence: Fairfield [County], Connecticut.
  3. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, David Edward Gazlay, Jr., born: 26 June 1937 in Bridgeport, CT; father: David E. Gazlay; mother: Esther A. Johnson.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Enumeration District 9-23, Sheet No. 61A, family of David E. Gazlay (47, Connecticut, road salesman, insulation co.); wife Esther Gazlay (34, Connecticut); son David Gazlay (2, Connecticut); residence on 1 April 1935 for both David and Esther: Boston, Massachusetts.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Bridgeport, E.D. 9-35, Sheet No. 14, David E. Gazlay, 57, Connecticut, sales promotion, wholesale oil burner; wife Esther C. Gazlay, 44, Connecticut; son David E. Gazlay, Jr., 12, Connecticut; daughter Patricia V. Gazlay, 4, Connecticut.
  6. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, David E. Gazlay, Jr., died: 29 July 1996 in Derby, New Haven [County], Connecticut; age: 59; divorced; spouse name: Maure[en].
  7. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org. David E. Gazlay, born: 1937; Maureen, born: 1942; married: 1961; divorced: 1989 in Fairfield [County], Connecticut; 2 children under 18.
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  9. Engagement Announcement, The Norwalk Hour, Norwalk, Connecticut, 28 February 1961, Maureen Elizabeth Sullivan to David E. Gazlay, Jr.
  10. North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 (available at familysearch.org), Paul John Schaefer, born: 16 February 1947 in Bridgeport, Conn.; father: John Paul Schaefer; mother: Florence Politi; Patricia Victoria Gazlay, born: 9 May 1945 in Bridgeport, Conn.; father: David Edward Gazlay; mother: Esther Johnson; married on 27 September 1965 in Nashville, Nash County, North Carolina.
  11. North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 (available at familysearch.org), Julio DeCamara Pacheco, age 33, and Patricia Victoria Gazlay, age 28; married on 13 November 1973 in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
  12. Florida Divorce Index 1927-2001. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Leonard Hidalgo and Patricia, divorced on 16 May 1991 in Seminole County, Florida.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter County, Florida, Charles Edward McGough, born: 14 December 1955; died: 27 June 2022 (from record).
Fifth Generation
12. David Edward Gazlay III5 (David,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Catherine1), born 29 November 1961.1 David married, 11 May 1991 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, Jacqueline A. Dunn2 (born 11 April 1959, parents not determined1, 2).

Children of David Edward Gazlay III and Jacqueline A. Dunn:

 18i. William M. Gazlay, born February 1992.3
+19ii. Ryan David Gazlay, born October 1993. Married Stephanie Lynn Bevivino.
 20iii. Kevin James Gazlay, born April 1996.3

13. Mary Ellen Gazlay5 (David,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Catherine1), born 3 November 1962;4 died 18 August 2001 in Maple Shade, Burlington County, New Jersey.4 Mary married, 31 December 1992 in Madison, New Haven County, Connecticut, Mark A. Livingston5 (born 24 May 1966, parents not determined1).

Children of Mary Ellen Gazlay and Mark A. Livingston:

 21i. Kelly Livingston.
 22ii. Amy Livingston.

14. James Michael Gazlay5 (David,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Catherine1), born 30 March 1964.1, 6, 7 James married, first, 20 August 1988 in Shelton, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Lorri J. Oconnor6 (born 1 September 1959, parents not determined1, 6). James married, second, 19 April 1993 in Oxford, New Haven County, Connecticut, Anne Marie Jubenville7 (born 28 April 1965, parents not determined1, 7).

Children of James Michael Gazlay and Anne Marie Jubenville:

 23i. Courtney C. Gazlay, born 19 December 1993.1
 24ii. James Michael Gazlay, born January 2001.1
 25iii. Jillian Marie Gazlay, born xxxx.

15. Richard Eric Gazlay5 (David,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Catherine1), born 23 December 1966.1, 8 Richard married, 10 June 1989 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Jeanne Marie Beaudry8 (born 14 June 1967, parents not determined1, 8).

16. Christopher T. Gazlay5 (David,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Catherine1), born 30 August 1971;1 died 2 October 2021.9 Christopher married, 21 November 1998 in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Donna Ann Gentile10 (born 1 December 1965, parents not determined1, 10).

17. Brian Sullivan Gazlay5 (David,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Catherine1), born 17 December 1979.1 Brian married, 2 September 2011 in Madison, New Haven County, Connecticut, Heather Caryn Hicks11 (born 11 June 1982, parents not determined1).

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, David E. Gazlay, age 29, Jacqueline A. Dunn, age 31; married on 11 May 1991 in Enfield, Hartford [County], Connecticut.
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  4. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Mary Ellen Livingston, no. 047-62-2127; died: 18 August 2001; born: 3 November 1962; last place of residence: New Haven [County], Connecticut.
  5. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Mark A. Livingston, age 26, and Mary Ellen Gazlay, age 29; married on 31 December 1992 in Madison, New Haven [County], Connecticut.
  6. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, James M. Gazlay, age 24, Lorri J. Oconnor, age 30; married on 20 August 1988 in Shelton, Fairfield [County], Connecticut.
  7. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, James M. Gazlay, age 29, Anne M. Jubenville, age 27; married on 19 April 1993 in Oxford, New Haven [County], Connecticut.
  8. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Richard E. Gazlay, age 22, Jeanne M. Beaudry, age 21; married on 10 June 1989 in Fairfield, Fairfield [County], Connecticut.
  9. Obituary, Connecticut Post, 11 October 2021, Christopher Gazlay, age 50, died on 2 October 2021. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, siblings and their spouses.
  10. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Christophe[r] T. Gazlay, age 27, Donna A. Gentile, age 32; married on 21 November 1998 in Stratford, Fairfield [County], Connecticut.
  11. Connecticut Marriage Record Index, 1959-2007, available at Mocavo.com, Brian S. Gazlay and Heather C. Hicks, married on 2 September 2011 in Madison, Connecticut.
Sixth Generation
19. Ryan David Gazlay6 (David,5 David,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Catherine1), born October 1993.1 Ryan married, 4 October 2019, Stephanie Lynn Bevivino2 (born June 1993, parents not determined1).

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