Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - _____ Douglass


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 _____ Douglass and 20 of his descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. _____ Douglass,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Mr. Douglass married Elizabeth Chapel2 (born 18 August 1877 in Chesterfield, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Harris T. Chapel and Margaret Adamson;1 Elizabeth died 8 February 1967 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut1). Elizabeth is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.1

Child of _____ Douglass and Elizabeth Chapel:

+2i. Clarissa ‘Clara’ Clark (born Douglass), born 12 November 1897 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut; died 17 May 1972 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Roy Nelson.

  1. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Elizabeth Chapel Clark, 9 February 1967.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, Middlesex County, Essex, Enumeration District 275, Sheet No. 25B.
Second Generation
2. Clarissa ‘Clara’ Clark (born Douglass)2 (_____1), born 12 November 1897 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2, 3 died 17 May 1972 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.1, 3, 4 Clara married, 1 August 1918 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Roy Nelson8 (born 26 June 1894 in Prentice, Price County, Wisconsin, the son of Harry Nelson and Mary Tobias;5, 6, 7 Roy died 6 June 1948 in Rocky Hill, Hartford County, Connecticut7). Clara and Roy are buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.3, 6, 6, 7 Clara was adopted by John Leonard Clark.

Clara was a member of Huntington Street Baptist Church and the Auxiliaries of the John Coleman Prince Post, American Legion, and the Thames Valley Barracks, Veterans of World War I in New London, Connecticut.3

Roy served in the Coast Artillery Corps, Fifth Company as a corporal during World War I, and as a private first class in Company E, 118th Quartermaster Corps of the National Guard during World War II. He belonged to the John Coleman Prince post, American Legion, in New London, Connecticut. Roy was a member of the Huntington Street Baptist Church, also in New London. He was a truck driver for Pequot Coal Company, and previously employed at the Fort Trumbull branch of the University of Connecticut in the maintenance department.7

His World War II draft registration card dated 27 April 1942 indicates that he was in the U. S. Coast Guard at the Custom House, Bank Street, New London, Connecticut.9


Children of Clarissa ‘Clara’ Clark (born Douglass) and Roy Nelson:

+3i. John Lute Nelson, born 21 June 1921 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 28 July 1961 in Preston, Montville, Connecticut. Married Ruby E. _____.
+4ii. Harrietta Mary ‘Harriet’ Nelson, born 13 January 1924 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 27 October 1986 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Charles Hudson Obday, Jr. Married (2) Elmer Oliver Hannaford Married (3) Asa Douglas Oliver.
 5iii. Raymond Nelson, born 13 February 1925 in Michigan;10 died 15 August 1988 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.10
 6iv. Theodore E. Nelson, born 6 March 1929;11 died 12 April 1989 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts.11

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Clara Nelson, no. 043-03-0956
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, Middlesex County, Essex, Enumeration District 275, Sheet No. 25B.
  3. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Clara Clark Nelson, 18 May 1972
  4. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Clara Nelson, 17 May 1972
  5. Index of Births, Wisconsin Births 1820-1907, available at ancestry.com: Roy Nelson, 26 Jun 1894, Price County. [Roy is the twin of Ray (Harry) Nelson]
  6. Headstone, Comstock Cemetery, Montville, Connecticut, Nelson: Roy 1894-1948, Clara 1897-1972
  7. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Roy Nelson, 7 June 1948. The obituary lists his birth year as 1893 which is believed to be incorrect since several other sources list the year as 1894.
  8. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1918-00000096, marriage of Roy Nelson and Clara Clark
  9. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Roy Nelson, Serial Number U3023
  10. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Raymond Nelson, 15 August 1988
  11. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Theodore E. Nelson, no. 040-22-8384
Third Generation
3. John Lute Nelson3 (Clarissa ‘Clara’,2 _____1), born 21 June 1921 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;1 died 28 July 1961 in Preston, Montville, Connecticut.1, 2 John married Ruby E. _____2 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce.2 John is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.1

John served during World War II as a private first class in the 712th Flexible Gunnery Squadron, Army Air Corps. He was employed with Gardner Storage Company. John was a member of the Huntington Street Baptist Church.1


Children of John Lute Nelson and Ruby E. _____:

 7i. William Nelson.
 8ii. Larry Nelson.
 9iii. Gary Nelson.
 10iv. Mary Nelson.
 11v. Pamela Nelson.

4. Harrietta Mary ‘Harriet’ Nelson3 (Clarissa ‘Clara’,2 _____1), born 13 January 1924 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;3 died 27 October 1986 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.3 Harriet married, first, ca. 1941, Charles Hudson Obday, Jr.6 (born 11 July 1920 in Ohio, the son of Charles Hudson Obday and May _____;4, 5 Charles died November 19544). Harriet married, second, 2 April 1960 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Elmer Oliver Hannaford (born 21 November 1903 in Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, the son of Thomas S. Hannaford and Adelaide Clarke;7, 8 Elmer died 5 September 1980 in Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut7). Harriet married, third, 13 May 1961 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Asa Douglas Oliver10 (born 26 November 1931 in Yazoo, Mississippi, the son of Asa Oliver and Jewell Pruitt;9 Asa died 23 April 1970 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut9). Harriet is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.3 Elmer is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.7

Harriet worked at American Thermos Company in Norwich, Connecticut.3

Elmer served in the U.S. Coast Guard as a pay clerk. He is listed twice in the 1930 US Census, once with his first wife Mary and a second time as a crew member on the USS Champlain.8, 11


Children of Harrietta Mary ‘Harriet’ Nelson and Charles Hudson Obday, Jr.:

+12i. Charles Hudson Obday III, born 30 March 1942. Married Maria O. Techlowec.
+13ii. Paul Gene Obday, born 24 March 1943 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Lynne Patricia McKinney Married (2) Mary Elaine Marchesseault Married (3) Kathleen A. Kirksciun Married (4) Justine Pond.
+14iii. Kathleen Elizabeth Obday, born 14 July 1946. Married (1) Lawrence Ray Crouse Married (2) David C. McArthur Married (3) Richard R. Cellucci.
+15iv. Robert Roy Obday, born 23 October 1948. Married Lilia Gamio.

  1. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, John Lute Nelson, 29 July 1961
  2. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, John L. Nelson, 28 July 1961
  3. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Harrietta Oliver, 28 October 1986
  4. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Charles Obday, no. 294-03-9175
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Enumeration District 18-309, Sheet 9A, family of Elijah Collier that includes Charles and May Obday and children.
  6. Their marriage date is estimated from the birth dates of their children.
  7. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Ledyard, Elmer Oliver Hannaford, 5 September 1980. Copy viewed at Ledyard Town Hall.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Richmond County, New York City, Enumeration District 435, Sheet 9B, Elmer and Mary Hannaford.
  9. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Asa Douglas Oliver, 24 April 1970
  10. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Asa D. Oliver, age 29. Bride: Harriet M. Hannaford, age 37. Marriage Date: 13 May 1961. Marriage Place: New London, New London, CT.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Richmond County, New York City, Enumeration District 43-103, Sheet 8A, Coast Guard crew of the USS Champlain including Elmer O. Hannaford
Fourth Generation
12. Charles Hudson Obday III4 (Harrietta ‘Harriet’,3 Clarissa ‘Clara’,2 _____1), born 30 March 1942.1 Charles married, 13 November 1965 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Maria O. Techlowec2 (born 16 July 1946, parents not determined1).

Child of Charles Hudson Obday III and Maria O. Techlowec:

+16i. Charles Hudson Obday IV, born 17 March 1969. Married Heather Elizabeth Brooks.

13. Paul Gene Obday4 (Harrietta ‘Harriet’,3 Clarissa ‘Clara’,2 _____1), born 24 March 1943 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1, 3 Paul married, first, 30 September 1967 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Lynne Patricia McKinney3 (born 23 January 1948 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Edwin H. McKinney, Jr. and Gloria P. Vera1, 3). Their marriage ended in divorce on 6 February 1975 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.4 Paul married, second, 22 March 1975 in Plainfield, Windham County, Connecticut, Mary Elaine Marchesseault5 (born 15 February 1938 in Pennsylvania, parents not determined1, 4). Their marriage ended in divorce on 2 June 1977 in Windham County, Connecticut.4 Paul married, third, 18 October 1986 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, Kathleen A. Kirksciun6 (born 5 May 1945, parents not determined1). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1992 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.4 Paul married, fourth, 27 April 1996 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Justine Pond7 (born 15 April 1950, parents not determined1).

Child of Paul Gene Obday and Lynne Patricia McKinney:

 17i. _____ Nelson.

14. Kathleen Elizabeth Obday4 (Harrietta ‘Harriet’,3 Clarissa ‘Clara’,2 _____1), born 14 July 1946.1 Kathleen married, first, 8 June 1963 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Lawrence Ray Crouse8, 9 (born 23 September 1940 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, the son of Ray Edward Crouse and Beulah May Grear4, 8). Their marriage ended in divorce on 18 December 1969 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.4 Kathleen married, second, 28 August 1971 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, David C. McArthur10 (born 1933, parents not determined4). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1983 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.4 Kathleen married, third, 12 August 1984 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Richard R. Cellucci11 (born 1 May 1935, parents not determined1).

Children of Kathleen Elizabeth Obday and Lawrence Ray Crouse:

 18i. _____ Crouse.
 19ii. _____ Crouse.

Child of Kathleen Elizabeth Obday and David C. McArthur:

 20i. _____ McArthur.

15. Robert Roy Obday4 (Harrietta ‘Harriet’,3 Clarissa ‘Clara’,2 _____1), born 23 October 1948.1 Robert married Lilia Gamio (born 9 December 1946, parents not determined1).

Child of Robert Roy Obday and Lilia Gamio:

+21i. Robert Roy Obday, Jr., born 15 July 1971 in San Diego County, California. Married Cathy Carol Barnes.

  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, Groom: Charles H. Obday, age 23. Bride: Maria Techlowec, age 19. Marriage Date: 13 Nov 1965. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
  3. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Paul Obday and Lynne P. McKinney, #1967-0112. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  4. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  5. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Paul Obday, age 32. Bride: Elain Marchesseault, age 37. Marriage Date: 22 Mary 1975. Marriage Place: Plainfield, Windham, CT.
  6. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Paul G. Obday, age 43. Bride: Kathleen A Kriksciun, age 41. Marriage Date: 18 Oct 1986. Marriage Place: Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut.
  7. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Paul G. Obday, age 53. Bride: Justine Pond, age 45. Marriage Date: 27 Apr 1996. Marriage Place: Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
  8. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Kathleen Elizabeth Obday and Lawrence Ray Crouse, #1963-039. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  9. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Lawrence R. Crouse, age 22. Bride: Kathleen E. Obday, age 16. Marriage Date: 8 Jun 1963. Marriage Place: New London, New London, Connecticut.
  10. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: David C. McArthur, age 38. Bride: Kathleen E. Crouse, age 25. Marriage Date: 28 Aug 1971. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
  11. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Richard R. Cellucci, age 49. Bride: Kathleen E. McArthur, age 38. Marriage Date: 12 Aug 1984. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Fifth Generation
16. Charles Hudson Obday IV5 (Charles,4 Harrietta ‘Harriet’,3 Clarissa ‘Clara’,2 _____1), born 17 March 1969.1 Charles married, 7 August 1994 in Preston, Montville, Connecticut, Heather Elizabeth Brooks2 (born 9 May 1976, parents not determined1).

21. Robert Roy Obday, Jr.5 (Robert,4 Harrietta ‘Harriet’,3 Clarissa ‘Clara’,2 _____1), born 15 July 1971 in San Diego County, California.1, 3 Robert married, 11 May 1996 in New Hanover County, North Carolina, Cathy Carol Barnes4 (born 1 September 1963, 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, Groom: Charles H. Obday IV, age 25. Bride: Heather E. Brooks, age 18. Marriage date: 7 Aug 1994. Marriage Place: Preston, New London, Connecticut.
  3. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Robert Roy Obday, Jr., 15 July 1971, San Diego County, California.
  4. North Carolina Marriage Collection 1741-2004, available at Ancestry.com, marriage of Robert Roy Obday and Cathy Carol Barnes, 11 May 1996, New Hanover County, North Carolina.