Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Dr. Oscar Elias Chase


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 Dr. Oscar Elias Chase and six of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Dr. Oscar Elias Chase,1 born 14 September 1871 in Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota, the son of Edgar E. Chase and Abigail Tucker;1, 2 died 16 September 1928 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.1 Oscar married, 27 June 1900 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, Elizabeth Loudon1, 2, 3 (born 28 November 1872 in Stevenston, North Ayrshire, Scotland, the daughter of William Loudon and Elizabeth McMillen;2, 3 Elizabeth died 28 September 1941 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois3). Oscar and Elizabeth are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.1, 3

Children of Dr. Oscar Elias Chase and Elizabeth Loudon:

+2i. Elizabeth Mary Chase, born 23 June 1901 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan; died 2 January 1998. Married Frank R. McMillan.
+3ii. William Loudon Chase, born 27 May 1904 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan; died 17 February 1994 in Arizona. Married Lida Hampton Gazlay.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, Dr. Oscar E.Chase: Oscar E. Chase / Sept. 14, 1871 / Sept. 16, 1928 (from gravestone). The record provides vital dates and places, and the names of his parents, siblings, wife, and children.
  2. Email between Bill Chase and Lee Gazlay, June and October 2018 (various dates), where Bill provides additional biographical details about his children and his ancestors.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, Elizabeth Fullarton Loudon Chase: Elizabeth Chase / Nov. 28, 1872 / Sept. 28, 1941 [from gravestone]. The record and accompanying obituary includes vital and biographical details and the names of her spouse, parents, children, and several siblings and grandchildren.
Second Generation
2. Elizabeth Mary Chase2 (Oscar1), born 23 June 1901 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan;1 died 2 January 1998.1 Elizabeth married Frank R. McMillan1, 2 (born 1900, parents not determined;2 Frank died 19972). Elizabeth and Frank are buried in Saint Pauls Episcopal Cathedral Church Yard, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.1, 2

3. William Loudon Chase2 (Oscar1), born 27 May 1904 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan;3, 4 died 17 February 1994 in Arizona.4, 5 William married Lida Hampton Gazlay (born 25 March 1910 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, the daughter of Webster Gazlay and Eliza Emily ‘Lida’ Hampton;6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Lida died 18 December 20037, 9, 13). William and Lida are buried in All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church Cemetery, Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona.5, 7, 8

Children of William Loudon Chase and Lida Hampton Gazlay:

 4i. Lida Gazlay Chase, born 5 May 1938 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois.14
+5ii. William Loudon Chase, Jr., born 17 June 1941 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois. Married Patricia Diane Manning.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Saint Pauls Episcopal Cathedral Churchyard, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois Elizabeth Mary Chase McMillan: Elizabeth C. McMillan / 1901 1998 [From gravestone]. The record provides vital details and the names of her parents, spouse and sibling.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Saint Pauls Episcopal Cathedral Churchyard, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois Frank R. McMillan: Frank R. McMillan / 1900 1997 [From gravestone]. The record provides vital details and the name of his spouse.
  3. Email between Bill Chase and Lee Gazlay, June and October 2018 (various dates), where Bill provides additional biographical details about his children and his ancestors.
  4. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Chase, William L., no. 487-05-9695, died 17 February 1994, born 27 May 1904.
  5. Find a Grave (website). All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church Cemetery, Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona William Loudon Chase: Chase / William Loudon / 1904 1994 [from columbarium marker]. The record provides vital details and the names of his parents and siblings.
  6. Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910, available at Ancestry.com, Lida Hampton Gazlay, born 25 March 1910 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, daughter of Webster Gazlay and Eliza E. Hampton.
  7. Find a Grave (website). All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church Cemetery, Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona Lida Gazlay Hampton [sic, should be Lida Hampton Gazlay]: Chase / Lida Hampton / Gazlay / 1910 2003 [from columbarium marker]. The record provides vital details.
  8. Correspondence from Dr. Lida G. Chase to Lee Gazlay, January 2012, including photos, biographical data and vital statistics of various family members.
  9. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Chase, Lida G., no. 464-52-1556, died 10 December 2003, born 25 March 1910.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 78, Sheet No. 5B, family of Webster (age 48) and Eliza H. Gazlay (age 36), married for 3 years, with son Webster Jr. (age 1 9/12) and daughter Lida H. (age 0/12).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 80, Sheet No. 1B, family of Eliza Gazley (45, Kentucky, widow, stenographer, private office); mother Josephine Hampton (80, Kentucky, widow); son Webster Gazley (11, Kentucky); daughter Eliza H. Gazley (9, Kentucky); daughter Sallie Gazley (7, Kentucky).
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 46-7, Sheet No. 12B, family of Lida H. Gazlay (56, Kentucky, widow, secretary); daughter Lida H. Gazlay (20, Kentucky); son Webster Gazlay (21, Kentucky).
  13. Obituary, The Arizona Republic, 20 December 2003, Chase, Lida Hampton Gazlay, died 18 December 2003. Listed in the Arizona Obituary Archive (website).
  14. Who’s Who of American Women, 1997; snippet view available at Google Books. Chase, Lida Gazlay, listed as a psychology educator, born 5 May 1938 in Evanston, Illinois, daughter of William Loudon and Lida Hampton (Gazlay) Chase. The record includes her BS, MS, and PhD degrees.
Third Generation
5. William Loudon Chase, Jr.3 (William,2 Oscar1), born 17 June 1941 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois.1, 2, 3 William married, 9 April 1960 in Los Altos, Santa Clara County, California, Patricia Diane Manning2, 5 (born 3 October 1941 in Napa, Napa County, California, the daughter of William D. Manning and Nellie M. Drew1, 2, 3, 4).

Children of William Loudon Chase, Jr. and Patricia Diane Manning:

+6i. Kevin Christopher Chase, born 18 February 1963 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California; died 30 October 2015 in Cohasset, Butte County, California. Married Kathlyn Marie Beranek.
+7ii. Stacey Lynn Chase, born 7 March 1964 in San Pablo, Contra Costa County, California. Married Ronald George Kavulich.

  1. Email between Bill Chase and Lee Gazlay, January 2018.
  2. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, William L. Chase, age 18, and Patricia D. Manning, age 18, married on 9 April 1960 in Santa Clara [County], California.
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Patricia Diane Manning, born 3 October 1941 in Napa County, California. Mother’s maiden name: Drew.
  5. Email from Bill Chase to Lee Gazlay, January 2012 (various dates).
Fourth Generation
6. Kevin Christopher Chase4 (William,3 William,2 Oscar1), born 18 February 1963 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California;1, 2, 3 died 30 October 2015 in Cohasset, Butte County, California.2 Kevin married, 2009 in Butte County, California, Kathlyn Marie Beranek2 (born ____, parents not determined).

7. Stacey Lynn Chase4 (William,3 William,2 Oscar1), born 7 March 1964 in San Pablo, Contra Costa County, California.2, 3, 4 Stacey married, 30 March 2009 in Sebastopol, Sonoma County, California, Ronald George Kavulich2 (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Kevin C. Chase, born 18 February 1963 in Santa Clara, California. Mother’s maiden name: Manning.
  2. Email between Bill Chase and Lee Gazlay, June and October 2018 (various dates), where Bill provides additional biographical details about his children and his ancestors.
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Stacey L. Chase, born 7 March 1964 in Contra Costa County, California. Mother’s maiden name: Manning.