Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - David Edward Gazlay, Jr.


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 David Edward Gazlay, Jr. and 14 of his descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. David Edward Gazlay, Jr.,1 born 26 June 1937 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, the son of David Edward Gazlay and Esther E. Johnson;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:

+2i. David Edward Gazlay III, born 29 November 1961. Married Jacqueline A. Dunn.
+3ii. Mary Ellen Gazlay, born 3 November 1962; died 18 August 2001 in Maple Shade, Burlington County, New Jersey. Married Mark A. Livingston.
+4iii. James Michael Gazlay, born 30 March 1964. Married (1) Lorri J. Oconnor Married (2) Anne Marie Jubenville.
+5iv. Richard Eric Gazlay, born 23 December 1966. Married Jeanne Marie Beaudry.
+6v. Christopher T. Gazlay, born 30 August 1971; died 2 October 2021. Married Donna Ann Gentile.
+7vi. Brian Sullivan Gazlay, born 17 December 1979. Married Heather Caryn Hicks.

  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.
  8. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  9. Engagement Announcement, The Norwalk Hour, Norwalk, Connecticut, 28 February 1961, Maureen Elizabeth Sullivan to David E. Gazlay, Jr.
Second Generation
2. David Edward Gazlay III2 (David1), 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:

 8i. William M. Gazlay, born February 1992.3
+9ii. Ryan David Gazlay, born October 1993. Married Stephanie Lynn Bevivino.
 10iii. Kevin James Gazlay, born April 1996.3

3. Mary Ellen Gazlay2 (David1), 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:

 11i. Kelly Livingston.
 12ii. Amy Livingston.

4. James Michael Gazlay2 (David1), 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:

 13i. Courtney C. Gazlay, born 19 December 1993.1
 14ii. James Michael Gazlay, born January 2001.1
 15iii. Jillian Marie Gazlay, born xxxx.

5. Richard Eric Gazlay2 (David1), 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).

6. Christopher T. Gazlay2 (David1), 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).

7. Brian Sullivan Gazlay2 (David1), 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.
  3. voteref.com.
  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.
Third Generation
9. Ryan David Gazlay3 (David,2 David1), born October 1993.1 Ryan married, 4 October 2019, Stephanie Lynn Bevivino2 (born June 1993, parents not determined1).

  1. voteref.com.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.