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Family HistoryFamily History - John Cornwirth


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 Cornwirth and 83 of his descendants down to the eighth generation.


First Generation
1. John Cornwirth,1 born ____ (parents not determined). John married Margaret Woods (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of John Cornwirth and Margaret Woods:

+2i. Rebecca Cornworth, born February 1845 in County Derry, Northern Ireland; died 22 August 1901. Married David Percy.

Second Generation
2. Rebecca Cornworth2 (John1), born February 1845 in County Derry, Northern Ireland;1, 2 died 22 August 1901.3 Rebecca married, 5 August 1869 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, David Percy1, 4, 5 (born ca. 1846 in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, the son of John Percy and Mary Blair1).

Children of Rebecca Cornworth and David Percy:

+3i. Mary Blair Percy, born May 1870 in Pennsylvania; baptized 14 July 1870 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died 14 May 1957. Married John Carson.
+4ii. John James Percy, born 25 June 1872 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; baptized 13 October 1872 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died 12 November 1948. Married Jane ‘Jennie’ Kerr.
+5iii. Margaret Percy, born 11 April 1874 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died 13 October 1945 in East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. Married (1) Joseph George Voelker Married (2) Charles Elmer Brighton.
 6iv. Georgiana Percy, born January 1876 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died 31 August 1876 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.6, 7

  1. New York, New York City Marriages, 1829-1938 (available at familysearch.org), David Percy, age 23, born in Belfast, Ireland, father: John Percy; mother: Mary Blair; Rebecca Cornwirth, age 25, born in County Derry, Ireland, father: John Cornwirth; mother: Margaret Woods; married on 5 August 1869 in Manhattan, New York.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield City, E.D. 202, Sheet No. 14B, Rebecca Percy, 55, Ireland, Feb. 1845, widow, 6 children, 4 living, immigrated: 1864; daughter Mary Carson, 30, May 1870, Pennsylvania; son-in-law and husband of 9 years John Carson, 31, Ireland, May 1869, 4 children, 3 living, immigrated: 1893, laborer, iron factory; g. daughter Minnie Carson, 5, New Jersey, Oct. 1894; g. son Lloyd Carson, 1, New Jersey, Nov. 1898; g. daughter Rebecca Carson, 11/12, New Jersey, Feb. 1900.
  3. New Jersey, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1739-1991 (available at ancestry.com), Certification of Appointment of Administrator, Docket No. 941-J, Probate Date: 27 August 1901, Rebecca Percy, died: 22 August 1901; administration granted to: William F. Percy.
  4. Italian Genealogical Group, New York City Grooms Records (with Bride information), David Percy and Rebecca Cornworth, married on 5 August 1869 in Manhattan.
  5. New York Marriages 1686-1980, available at familysearch.org. David Percy, father: John Percy; mother: Mary Blair; Rebecca Cornwirth, father: John Cornwirth; mother: Margaret Woods; married on 5 August 1869 in Manhattan, New York.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Mount Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Georgianna Pearcy, born: unknown; died: 31 August 1876 (from record, which includes the details from her Return of a Death.
  7. Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Death Certificates, 1803-1915, Return of a Death in the City of Philadelphia, Physician’s Certificate, Georgiana Pearcy, died: 31 August 1876 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, age: 7 months; father: David Pearcy; mother: Rebecca Pearcy; burial: 5 September 1876 at Mount Moriah.
Third Generation
3. Mary Blair Percy3 (Rebecca,2 John1), born May 1870 in Pennsylvania;1, 2, 3, 4 baptized 14 July 1870 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania;5 died 14 May 1957.6, 7 Mary married, ca. 1891, John Carson1, 2 (born May 1869 in Ireland, parents not determined;1, 2, 3, 4 John died 10 November 19258). Mary and John are buried in Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey.6, 8

Children of Mary Blair Percy and John Carson:

 7i. Mary J. ‘Minnie’ Carson, born October 1894 in New Jersey.1, 2, 3
 8ii. Lloyd P. Carson, born November 1898 in New Jersey.1, 2, 3, 4
 9iii. Rebecca Carson, born February 1900 in New Jersey.1, 2, 3
 10iv. John Carson, Jr., born June 1902 in New Jersey.2, 3, 4
 11v. William Carson, born November 1903 in New Jersey.2, 3, 4
 12vi. Margurite ‘Maggie’ Carson, born January 1910 in New Jersey; twin.2, 3, 4
 13vii. Dorothy Carson, born January 1910 in New Jersey; twin.2, 3, 4

4. John James Percy3 (Rebecca,2 John1), born 25 June 1872 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania;2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 baptized 13 October 1872 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania;9 died 12 November 1948.10, 16 John married, 30 October 1901 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, Jane ‘Jennie’ Kerr11 (born April 1883 in Scotland, the daughter of George Kerr and Jessie McKinley;2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17 Jennie died 195217). John and Jennie are buried in Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey.10, 17

Child of John James Percy and Jane ‘Jennie’ Kerr:

+14i. John J. Percy, Jr., born 8 December 1902 in Massachusetts; died 19 June 1981. Married Katherine Margaret Meyer.

5. Margaret Percy3 (Rebecca,2 John1), born 11 April 1874 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania;18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 died 13 October 1945 in East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey.19 Margaret married, first, 9 January 1891 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, Joseph George Voelker22, 24, 33 (born 4 August 1868 in Germany, the son of John Voelker and Marie _____;22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 Joseph died 30 January 1915 in Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey29, 32). Margaret married, second, Charles Elmer Brighton (born 8 February 1879 in New York, the son of John Brighton and Catharine Elmer;19, 27, 34, 35 Charles died 1 September 1933 in Manhattan, New York City, New York19, 35). Margaret is buried in Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey.19 Joseph is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey.29 Charles is buried in Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey.19, 35

Joseph emigrated in 1872 from Germany.22

Joseph is described as nice looking, nearly six feet tall, with light blue eyes, and a small mustache. He worked at various jobs, including a dye making apprentice at Oak’s Mill, a wool carder, a carpenter, and an employee at the Consolidated Safety Pin Company’s plant, according to family recollections, census records, and his obituary.20, 22, 24, 32

Joseph’s son, David (Percy David Voelker), indicated that he shared his birthday, August 4th, with his father.30

His obituary indicates that he was survived by his wife and four children. However, he actually had five surviving children at the time of his death: four at home, and his eldest child, Fannie, having married a few years before his death. A sixth child, Mary, died in a fire in 1902, according to family recollections.30, 32


Joseph G. Voelker.

Joseph G. Voelker of 12 Cottage St., employed at the Consolidated Safety Pin Company’s plant, died Saturday afternoon after an illness of several weeks from typhoid fever. He was a member of Court Bloomfield Centre, I. O. F., and was 47 years old. A widow and four children survive.


Children of Margaret Percy and Joseph George Voelker:

+15i. Fannie T. Voelker, born 19 November 1892 in New Jersey; died 1 December 1970. Married Clarence Thomas ‘Bud’ Westerfield.
 16ii. Mary Voelker, born 7 April 1894 in Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey;22, 36 died 1902; in a fire.30
+17iii. John J. ‘Jack’ Voelker, born 16 April 1897 in Essex County, New Jersey; died 8 November 1940. Married Mae Cronin.
+18iv. Margaret Eleanor Voelker, born 19 May 1903 in Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey; died 14 January 2004 in New Providence, Union County, New Jersey. Married George Charles Blake.
+19v. Josephine Caroline Voelker, born 24 July 1904 in Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey; died 18 August 1923 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey; she died of typhoid fever. Married William Passmore McGregor.
+20vi. Percy David Voelker, born 4 August 1908 in New Jersey; died 24 September 1995. Married Gladys M. Skinner.

Child of Margaret Percy and Charles Elmer Brighton:

+21i. Evelyn Brighton, born ca. 1916 in New Jersey. Married Frank Vitale.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield City, E.D. 202, Sheet No. 14B, Rebecca Percy, 55, Ireland, Feb. 1845, widow, 6 children, 4 living, immigrated: 1864; daughter Mary Carson, 30, May 1870, Pennsylvania; son-in-law and husband of 9 years John Carson, 31, Ireland, May 1869, 4 children, 3 living, immigrated: 1893, laborer, iron factory; g. daughter Minnie Carson, 5, New Jersey, Oct. 1894; g. son Lloyd Carson, 1, New Jersey, Nov. 1898; g. daughter Rebecca Carson, 11/12, New Jersey, Feb. 1900.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield City, E.D. 150, Sheet No. 15A, John Carlson [sic], 39, Ireland, laborer, odd jobs; wife of 18 years Mary Carlson, 41, Pennsylvania, 9 children, 7 living; daughter Mary J. Carlson, 15, New Jersey; son Lloyd P. Carlson, 11, New Jersey; daughter Rebecca Carlson, 10, Massachusetts; son John Carlson, Jr., 6, New Jersey; son William Carlson, 5, New Jersey; daughter Maggie Carlson, 3/12, New Jersey; daughter Dorothy Carlson, 3/12, New Jersey; son-in-law [sic, this should be brother-in-law, brother of Mary (Percy) Carson] John Percy, 38, Pennsylvania, laborer, building; daughter [sic, should be sister-in-law, John Percy’s wife] and wife of 8 years Jennie Percy, 27, Massachusetts, 1 child, 1 living; son John Percy, 7, Massachusetts.
  3. New Jersey State Census, 1915, Essex County, Bloomfield Township, E.D. 4, Sheet No. 10A, John Carson, 46, Ireland, May 1869, factory hand; Mary Carson, 46, Penna. May 1869; Minnie Carson, 20, New Jersey, Oct. 1894, factory hand; Lloyd Carson, 16, New Jersey, Nov. 1898; Rebecca Carson, 15, New Jersey, Oct. 1899; John Carson, 12, New Jersey, Jun. 1892 [sic, should be 1902]; William Carson, 11, New Jersey, Nov. 1893 [sic, should be 1903]; Margaret Carson, 5, New Jersey, Jan. 1910; Dorothy Carson, 5, New Jersey, Jan. 1910.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield, E.D. 21, Sheet No. 7A, John Carson, 50, Ireland, laborer, factory; wife Mary Carson, 49, Pennsylvania; son Lloyd P. Carson, 20, New Jersey, printer, printing shop; son John Carson, 16, feeder, printing shop; son William Carson, 15, New Jersey, machine operator, tile factory; daughter Dorothy Carson, 10, New Jersey; daughter Margurite Carson, 10, New Jersey.
  5. Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013 (available at ancestry.com), Image 76 of 335, Mary Blair Percy, daughter of David + Rebecca Percy, was baptized July 14th 1870.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey, Mary Carson, born: unknown; died: May 1957 (from record). [The gravestone pictured does not list Mary, but shows two of her children, Dorothy and Marguerite.]
  7. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, Bloomfield, New Jersey, 1959, Carson Mary wid John died May 14 1957 age 86.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey, John Carson, born: unknown; died: 10 November 1925 (from record). [The gravestone pictured does not list John, but shows two of his children, Dorothy and Marguerite.]
  9. Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013 (available at ancestry.com), Image 84 of 335, John James Percy, born: 25 June 1872, son of David and Rebecca Percy, baptized 13 October 1872.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey, John J. Percy, born: 1872; died: 1948 (from record, which provides the names and link for his wife).
  11. Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1915 (available at ancestry.com), John J. Percy, age 28, born in Philadelphia, PA, hatter, first marriage, father: David [Percy]; mother: Rebecca Cornwath; Jennie Kerr, age 20, born in Scotland, weaver, first marriage, father: George [Kerr]; mother: Jessie McKinley; married on 30 October 1901 in Fall River, Massachusetts.
  12. New Jersey State Census, 1915, Essex County, Bloomfield Township, E.D. 4, Sheet No. 8A, John J. Percy, 43, Penna., June 1871, pressman; Jane Percy, 32, Scotland, Apr. 1883; John J. Percy, Jr., 12, Mass., Dec. 1914 [sic, his age is probably correct, but his birth year is known to be 1902]; George Kerr, 26, Scotland, Mar. 1889, Edison; Alexander Kerr, 21, Mass., Mar. 1894, pressman.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield, E.D. 21, Sheet No. 11A, John J. Percy, 47, Pennsylvania, pressman, chemical wks; wife Jane Percy, 37, Scotland; son John J. Percy, Jr., 17, Massachusetts, clerical wk., electrical fact.; br-in-law Albert Kerr, 23, Massachusetts.
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield, E.D. 7-328, Sheet No. 6B, John J. Percy, 57, Pennsylvania, first married age 28, die stamper, battery; wife Jane Percy, 48, Scotland, first married age 20; brother in law Alexander Kerr, 35, Massachusetts, first married age 21, clerk, retail grocery; sister in law Mary J. Kerr, 34, Ireland, first married age 20; cousin Robert Black, 23, Massachusetts, shipping labor, wholesale food products.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Atlantic County, Mays Landing, E.D. 1-100, Sheet No. 12A, John Percy Jr., 37, Mass., farmer, poultry; wife Catherine Percy, 35, Penna.; father John Percy Sr., 67, Penna., residence on 1 April 1935: Bloomfield, NJ.
  16. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, Bloomfield, New Jersey, 1949, Page 665, Percy Jane wid John J. h 158 Montgomery. --John J died Nov 12 1948 age 76.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey, Jane Kerr Percy, born: 1881; died: 1952 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  18. Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013 (available at ancestry.com), Image 96 of 335, Margarate Percey [sic], daughter of David and Rebecca Percey, born 11 April 1974 and baptized 9 July 1876 [this is considered the most accurate source for her birth date; other sources give 1875 and 1876 as her birth year].
  19. Find a Grave (website). Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey, Charles Elmer Brighton and Margaret Brighton: Brighton / Margaret / 1875 - 1945 / Charles / 1879 - 1933 [from grave marker]. The record for Margaret provides the names and approximate birth years of Margaret’s children obtained from census records. The record for Charles indicates his birth date of 8 February 1879 from World War I Draft Registration Card.
  20. Record of visit between Lee Gazlay and Margaret (nee Voelker) Blake, George and Stella Blake, Spring 1996, in which Margaret, George, and Stella provided numerous details about the Voelker family and families that Voelker women married into.
  21. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Margaret Percy Brighton, born: 11 April 1876 in Phila[delphia], Pennsylvania; father: David Percy; mother: Rebecca Cornwall.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield City, Enumeration District 201, Sheet No. 20A, family of Joseph Volker (31, Germany, Aug 1868, wool carder, immigrated in 1872); wife of 7 years Margaret Volker (25, Pennsylvania, April 1875, 3 children, 3 living); daughter Fannie Volker (7, New Jersey, Nov 1892); daughter Mary Volker (5, New Jersey, April 1895); son John Volker (3, New Jersey, April 1897); mother Mary Volker (75, Germany, Oct 1824, widow, 9 children, 1 living, immigrated in 1872).
  23. New Jersey State Census, 1905, Essex County, family of Joseph Volker (37); Margurett Volker (31); Faney T. Volker (12); John J. Volker (8); Margurett E. Volker (2); Josephine C. Volker (1).
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield City, Enumeration District 152, Sheet No. 18B, family of Joseph Volker (41, Germany, carpenter, house); wife of 13 years Margaret Volker (35, New Jersey, 5 children, 5 living); daughter Fannie Volker (17, New Jersey); daughter Margaret Volker (7, New Jersey); daughter Josephine Volker (6, New Jersey); son Jack Volker (13, New Jersey); son Percy Volker (2, New Jersey).
  25. New Jersey State Census, 1915, Essex County, Bloomfield Township, E.D. 4, Sheet No. 10A, Margaret Voelker, 41, Penna., Ap. 1874; John Voelker, 18, New Jersey, Ap. 1897; Marguerite Voelker, 12, New Jersey, May 1903; Josephine Voelker, 11, New Jersey, July 1903; Percy Voelker, 7, New Jersey, Aug. 1907.
  26. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Orange, Enumeration District 308, Sheet No. 5A, family of Margaret Brighton (42, New Jersey); daughter Evelyn Brighton (3 6/12, New Jersey); daughter Margaret Voelker (16 11/12, New Jersey, machine worker, magneto plant); daughter Josephine Voelker (15 11/12, New Jersey, machine worker, magneto plant); son Percy Voelker (11, New Jersey).
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield, Enumeration District 7-349, Sheet No. 2B, family of Charles Brighton (49, New York, machinist, farm implements, first married age 28); wife Margaret Brighton (57, New Jersey, first married age 17); stepson Percy Voelker (22, New Jersey, salesman, oils-wholesale); daughter Evelyn Brighton (14, New Jersey).
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, East Orange, Enumeration District 7-88, Sheet No. 9A, family of Frank Vitale (28, New Jersey, truck driver, label plant); wife Evelyn Vitale (23, New Jersey); mother-in-law Margaret Brighton (65, Pennsylvania, widow); son Frank Vitale, Jr. (4, New Jersey).
  29. Find a Grave (website). Mount Olivet Cemetery, Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey, Joseph George Voelker, born: 9 August 1868 in Germany [sic, his son Percy David Volker stated that he shared his birthday, 4 August, with his father]; died: 30 January 1915 in Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey (from record, which includes notes detailing his parents, children, arrival in America, WWI service, employment, death and burial; and provides the names and links for his parents, sibling, and wife).
  30. Records of Conversations between Lee Gazlay and Percy David Voelker on various dates in May and June, 1984.
  31. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield, E.D. 91, Sheet No. 9A, John Filker, 50, Russia, works in paper mill; wife Mary Filker, 54, Bavaria; daughter Therese Filker, 15, Bavaria; son Joseph Filker, 12, Bavaria [this is believed to be John Voelker and his family].
  32. Obituary, The Independent Press, Bloomfield, New Jersey, 5 February 1915, Joseph G. Voelker, died the previous Saturday (i.e., 30 January 1915) in Bloomfield, New Jersey.
  33. New Jersey Marriages, 1678-1985, Joseph Geo. Voelker, age 23, born in Germany; and Margaret Percy, age 19, born in the U.S.; married on 6 January 1891 in Newark, Essex [County], New Jersey.
  34. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Charles Elmer Brighton, order no. 3771, born: 8 February 1879; machine hand, Edison Phonograph Works; nearest relative: Margaret Brighton, wife.
  35. New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949, Charles Brighton, died: 1 September 1933 in Manhattan, New York [County], New York; age 54; married; machinist; cemetery: Bloomfield; wife: Margaret Brighton; father: John Brighton; mother: Catherine Elmer.
  36. New Jersey Births and Christenings, 1660-1980; Volker, female, born: 7 April 1894 in Blo. [sic, Bloomfield], Essex [County], New Jersey; father: Joseph Volker, age 26, born in Ger[many]; mother: Margaret Percy, age 21, born in U.S.
Fourth Generation
14. John J. Percy, Jr.4 (John,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 8 December 1902 in Massachusetts;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 19 June 1981.1 John married, 26 May 1927 in Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Katherine Margaret Meyer7 (born 17 May 1904 in Pennsylvania, parents not determined;5, 6 Katherine died 23 May 1979 in Hammonton, Atlantic County, New Jersey6). John and Katherine are buried in Union Cemetery, Mays Landing, Atlantic County, New Jersey.1, 6

15. Fannie T. Voelker4 (Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 19 November 1892 in New Jersey;8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 died 1 December 1970.8 Fannie married, ca. 1912, Clarence Thomas ‘Bud’ Westerfield16 (born 25 April 1892 in Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey, the son of Walter Westerfield and Katherine ‘Kate’ Carey;12, 14, 15, 16, 17 Bud died 1 April 197115). Their marriage ended in divorce in before 1930.12, 13

Children of Fannie T. Voelker and Clarence Thomas ‘Bud’ Westerfield:

+22i. Genevieve M. Westerfield, born 9 November 1913 in New Jersey; died 1 September 1994. Married Seraphin Robert Baranowski.
+23ii. Lillian Agnes Westerfield, born 22 September 1915 in New Jersey; died 2 July 1996. Married Henry Joseph ‘Joe’ Wanner.
+24iii. Dorothy E. ‘Dot’ Westerfield, born 3 November 1917 in New Jersey; died 30 May 2007. Married (1) Henry Leroy ‘Roy’ Duym Married (2) Frank V. Guido.
+25iv. Clarence Thomas ‘Bud’ Westerfield II, born 8 July 1920 in New Jersey; died 7 March 1998. Married Eleanor Reid.

17. John J. ‘Jack’ Voelker4 (Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 16 April 1897 in Essex County, New Jersey;9, 10, 11, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 died 8 November 1940.23, 24 Jack married, ca. 1921, Mae Cronin21 (born ca. 1901 in New Jersey, parents not determined;21 Mae died ca. 193824). Jack is buried in Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey.23

Jack’s brother David recalled that Jack’s wife Mae died around 1938, and that Jack died in 1940. Thereafter, their five children, whose names he remembered, were raised in a few different households, probably foster homes. He thought that one or more of the children eventually moved out west. David also recalled that their daughter Peggy contacted him by telephone from Columbus, Ohio, in 1983, and they had a somewhat awkward conversation.24

The 1940 US Census shows sons John and Charles living with a Tully family, while daughters Margaret (Peggy) and Joan were living with a Tracy family, the families living next door to one another, on 475 and 473 Valley Street, respectively, in Orange, New Jersey.


Children of John J. ‘Jack’ Voelker and Mae Cronin:

 26i. Veronica ‘Ronnie’ Voelker, born ca. 1925 in New Jersey.21
 27ii. Margaret ‘Peggy’ Voelker, born ca. June 1928 in New Jersey.21, 25
+28iii. John J. Voelker, Jr., born 12 November 1929 in New Jersey; died 9 February 1996. Married Nobuko F. _____.
 29iv. Joan Voelker, born ca. 1932 in New Jersey.25
 30v. Charles Richard Voelker, born ca. 1933 in New Jersey.26

18. Margaret Eleanor Voelker4 (Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 19 May 1903 in Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey;10, 11, 19, 27, 28, 29, 30 died 14 January 2004 in New Providence, Union County, New Jersey.27 Margaret married George Charles Blake30 (born 18 May 1899 in New Jersey, the son of George Henry Blake and Minnie Duffield29, 30, 31). Margaret is buried in Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey.27

Children of Margaret Eleanor Voelker and George Charles Blake:

+31i. George Charles Blake, Jr., born 20 July 1920 in Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey; died 16 October 1999. Married (1) Mary Elizabeth Donaldson Married (2) Estelle Rose ‘Stella’ Kohley.
+32ii. Norman Blake, born 13 February 1927 in Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey; died 7 August 2001. Married Estelle Florence Journey.

19. Josephine Caroline Voelker4 (Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 24 July 1904 in Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey;10, 11, 19, 28, 32 died 18 August 1923 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey; she died of typhoid fever.33 Josephine married, 20 November 1921 in New Jersey, William Passmore McGregor37 (born 18 July 1897 in New Jersey, the son of David McGregor and Nellie Birrell Patterson;34, 35, 36 William died 20 December 1976).

Josephine was said to be happy-go-lucky, and well-liked by her siblings. She attended but never graduated from Bloomfield High School, New Jersey.

Bill’s middle name was in honor of a Mr. Passmore who worked with, and was well liked by, his father David McGregor. Bill enrolled in the U.S. Navy on 19 May 1917 at New York, N.Y. His enrollment records indicate ‘height 5 feet 8 1/2 inches, weight 137 pounds, eyes brown, hair brown, complexion ruddy,’ and lists several personal characteristics and marks. He was discharged as a Seaman (provisional) when his four year enrollment expired, having served honorably with active duty from 20 September 1917 to 14 December 1918, i.e., during World War I. The nature of his active service is not known, although his enrollment card indicates a ‘sea’ qualification. He was awarded the Victory Button and Victory Medal without clasp. Bill lived much of his life in Highland Park, West Orange and Bloomfield, New Jersey, although after his first wife died he was out of touch with his family for over ten years (leaving his first daughter to be raised by his parents). Bill was an automobile salesman during his working life. When Bill finally retired in 1962, he and his third wife Leonette (nee Scales) were among the first two couples to move into Cedar Glen Homes, the first senior citizen development in Ocean County, New Jersey. He served as vice chairman of the Manchester Township, New Jersey, Planning Board for many years. He was also a member of the Manchester Township Republican Club and a member of Corinthian Union Lodge No. 11, Free and Accepted Masons, following in his father’s Masonic footsteps.


Child of Josephine Caroline Voelker and William Passmore McGregor:

+33i. Doris Margaret McGregor, born 21 May 1922 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey; died 15 May 2012 in Manahawkin, Ocean County, New Jersey. Married Robert Bush Gazlay.

20. Percy David Voelker4 (Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 4 August 1908 in New Jersey;11, 19, 22, 28, 38, 39, 40 died 24 September 1995.38, 39 Percy married Gladys M. Skinner (born 15 August 1909, parents not determined;22, 38, 41 Gladys died 15 August 199738, 41). Percy and Gladys are buried in Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey.38

David preferred using his middle name. His first name is his mother’s maiden name. He served in the U.S. Navy as a radarman in World War II on two heavy cruisers, the Boston and the Portland, both in the Pacific. He was stationed aboard the battleship Missouri when the peace treaty was signed with Japan. Afterward, David was a glass assembler for the Scientific Glass Corporation in Bloomfield, New Jersey, before retiring in 1973. David and Gladys had no children.24


21. Evelyn Brighton4 (Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born ca. 1916 in New Jersey.28, 40, 42 Evelyn married Frank Vitale (born ca. 1902 in New Jersey, parents not determined42).

Child of Evelyn Brighton and Frank Vitale:

 34i. Frank Vitale, Jr., born ca. 1936 in New Jersey.42

  1. Find a Grave (website). Union Cemetery, Mays Landing, Atlantic County, New Jersey, John J. Percy, Jr., born: 8 December 1902; died: 19 June 1981 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield City, E.D. 150, Sheet No. 15A, John Carlson [sic], 39, Ireland, laborer, odd jobs; wife of 18 years Mary Carlson, 41, Pennsylvania, 9 children, 7 living; daughter Mary J. Carlson, 15, New Jersey; son Lloyd P. Carlson, 11, New Jersey; daughter Rebecca Carlson, 10, Massachusetts; son John Carlson, Jr., 6, New Jersey; son William Carlson, 5, New Jersey; daughter Maggie Carlson, 3/12, New Jersey; daughter Dorothy Carlson, 3/12, New Jersey; son-in-law [sic, this should be brother-in-law, brother of Mary (Percy) Carson] John Percy, 38, Pennsylvania, laborer, building; daughter [sic, should be sister-in-law, John Percy’s wife] and wife of 8 years Jennie Percy, 27, Massachusetts, 1 child, 1 living; son John Percy, 7, Massachusetts.
  3. New Jersey State Census, 1915, Essex County, Bloomfield Township, E.D. 4, Sheet No. 8A, John J. Percy, 43, Penna., June 1871, pressman; Jane Percy, 32, Scotland, Apr. 1883; John J. Percy, Jr., 12, Mass., Dec. 1914 [sic, his age is probably correct, but his birth year is known to be 1902]; George Kerr, 26, Scotland, Mar. 1889, Edison; Alexander Kerr, 21, Mass., Mar. 1894, pressman.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield, E.D. 21, Sheet No. 11A, John J. Percy, 47, Pennsylvania, pressman, chemical wks; wife Jane Percy, 37, Scotland; son John J. Percy, Jr., 17, Massachusetts, clerical wk., electrical fact.; br-in-law Albert Kerr, 23, Massachusetts.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Atlantic County, Mays Landing, E.D. 1-100, Sheet No. 12A, John Percy Jr., 37, Mass., farmer, poultry; wife Catherine Percy, 35, Penna.; father John Percy Sr., 67, Penna., residence on 1 April 1935: Bloomfield, NJ.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Union Cemetery, Mays Landing, Atlantic County, New Jersey, Katherine Margaret Meyer Percy, born: 17 May 1904 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died: 23 May 1979 in Hammonton, Atlantic County, New Jersey (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  7. Marriage Announcement, The Independent Press, Bloomfield, New Jersey, available at www.fultonhistory.com; 15 February 1929, Mrs. Carrie A. Myers announces the marriage of her daughter, Miss Catherine Margaret Myers, to John J. Percy on 26 May 1927 in Long Branch, N.J.
  8. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Fannie Westerfield, no. 155-14-8829; died: 1 December 1970; born: 18 November 1892.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield City, Enumeration District 201, Sheet No. 20A, family of Joseph Volker (31, Germany, Aug 1868, wool carder, immigrated in 1872); wife of 7 years Margaret Volker (25, Pennsylvania, April 1875, 3 children, 3 living); daughter Fannie Volker (7, New Jersey, Nov 1892); daughter Mary Volker (5, New Jersey, April 1895); son John Volker (3, New Jersey, April 1897); mother Mary Volker (75, Germany, Oct 1824, widow, 9 children, 1 living, immigrated in 1872).
  10. New Jersey State Census, 1905, Essex County, family of Joseph Volker (37); Margurett Volker (31); Faney T. Volker (12); John J. Volker (8); Margurett E. Volker (2); Josephine C. Volker (1).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield City, Enumeration District 152, Sheet No. 18B, family of Joseph Volker (41, Germany, carpenter, house); wife of 13 years Margaret Volker (35, New Jersey, 5 children, 5 living); daughter Fannie Volker (17, New Jersey); daughter Margaret Volker (7, New Jersey); daughter Josephine Volker (6, New Jersey); son Jack Volker (13, New Jersey); son Percy Volker (2, New Jersey).
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Orange, Enumeration District 308, Sheet No. 5B, family of Clarence T. Westerfield (27, New Jersey, machinist, electric co.); wife Fannie T. Westerfield (21, New Jersey); daughter Genevieve M. Westerfield (6, New Jersey); daughter Lillian A. Westerfield (4 3/12, New Jersey); daughter Dorothy E. Westerfield (2 2/12, New Jersey).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield, Enumeration District 7-29, Sheet No. 8B, family of Serphin Barenowski (28, New Jersey, mechanic helper, garage W.P.A); Genevive Barenowski (26, New Jersey); daughter Lorraine Barenowski (5, New Jersey); daughter Doloris Barenowski (3, New Jersey); mother in law Fay Voelker (46, New Jersey, divorced).
  14. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Clarence Thomas Westerfield, card no. 12; born: 25 April 1892 in Bloomfield [New Jersey]; employed by: International Arm and Fuse Co.; dependents: wife and two children.
  15. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Clarence Westerfield, no. 158-12-7140; died: 1 April 1971; born: 25 April 1892; last place of residence: Orange, Essex [County], New Jersey.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, Orange, Enumeration District 7-597, Sheet No. 1B, family of Clarence T. Westerfield (37, New Jersey, divorced, first married age 20, electrician, pub. utility); mother Katherine Westerfield (80, New Jersey); brother William Westerfield (47, New Jersey, worker, hat factory); daughter Genevieve Westerfield (16, New Jersey); daughter Lillian Westerfield (14, New Jersey); Dorothy Westerfield (12, New Jersey); son Clarence Westerfield (10, New Jersey).
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Orange, Enumeration District 7-338, Sheet No. 10A, family of Leroy Duym (22, New Jersey, water proofer, building construction); wife Dorothy Duym (22, New Jersey); daughter Bernice Duym (4, New Jersey); son William Duym (2, New Jersey); daughter Diana Duym (7/12, New Jersey); father in-law Clarence Westerfield (48, New Jersey, attendant, service station); brother in-law Clarence Westerfield Jr. (19, New Jersey, truck driver, dump truck).
  18. New Jersey Births and Christenings, 1660-1980; Volker, male, born: 16 April 1897 in Essex County, New Jersey; father: Joseph G. Volker, age 28; mother: Margaret Percey, age 23.
  19. New Jersey State Census, 1915, Essex County, Bloomfield Township, E.D. 4, Sheet No. 10A, Margaret Voelker, 41, Penna., Ap. 1874; John Voelker, 18, New Jersey, Ap. 1897; Marguerite Voelker, 12, New Jersey, May 1903; Josephine Voelker, 11, New Jersey, July 1903; Percy Voelker, 7, New Jersey, Aug. 1907.
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Hudson County, Jersey City, Enumeration District 120, Sheet No. 22B, U.S. Government Barrack (Motor Transportation Co. No. 515); Private John Voelker (23, New Jersey, soldier).
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Enumeration District 7-220, Sheet No. 9A, family of John Voelker (34, New Jersey, first married age 25, salesman, golf equipment); wife May Voelker (29, New Jersey, first married age 19); daughter Veronica Voelker (5, New Jersey); daughter Peggy Voelker (1 10/12, New Jersey); son John Voelker, Jr. (4/12, New Jersey).
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, East Orange, Enumeration District 7-88, Sheet No. 5A, family of Percival Voelker (31, New Jersey, stock clerk, electric mfg.); wife Gladys Voelker (30, New Jersey); brother John Voelker (42, New Jersey, widow, porter, electric mfg.).
  23. Find a Grave (website). Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey, John J. Voelker, John J. / Voelker / New Jersey / Pvt. 113 Inf. / 29 Div. / November 8, 1940 [from grave marker].
  24. Records of Conversations between Lee Gazlay and Percy David Voelker on various dates in May and June, 1984.
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Orange, Enumeration District 7-327, Sheet No. 4A, family of Mary Tracy (53, Irish Free State, widow); son William Tracy (18, New Jersey, pin boy, bowling alley); lodger Margaret Voelker (10, New Jersey); lodger Joan Voelker (8, New Jersey).
  26. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Orange, Enumeration District 7-327, Sheet No. 4B, family of James Tully (50, New Jersey, hat finisher, hat mfg.); wife Katherine Tully (45, New Jersey); bro-in-law James Doran (56, New Jersey, workman, W.P.A. Dept. Agric.); lodger John Voelker (10, New Jersey); lodger Charles Voelker (7, New Jersey).
  27. Find a Grave (website). Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey, Margaret Eleanor Voelker Blake, born: 19 May 1903 in Beaufort [sic, she was born in Bloomfield], Essex County, New Jersey; died: 14 January 2004 in New Providence, Union County, New Jersey [from record, which provides her obituary from the Newark Star-Ledger, which gives vital and biographical details].
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Orange, Enumeration District 308, Sheet No. 5A, family of Margaret Brighton (42, New Jersey); daughter Evelyn Brighton (3 6/12, New Jersey); daughter Margaret Voelker (16 11/12, New Jersey, machine worker, magneto plant); daughter Josephine Voelker (15 11/12, New Jersey, machine worker, magneto plant); son Percy Voelker (11, New Jersey).
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, East Orange City, Enumeration District 7-362, Sheet No. 2A, family of George Blake (30, New Jersey, first married age 20, chauffeur, tailoring); wife Margaret Blake (25, New Jersey, first married age 17); son George Blake (9, New Jersey); son Norman Blake (3, New Jersey).
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, East Orange, Enumeration District 7-88, Sheet No. 5A, family of George Blake (40, New Jersey, chauffeur, municipal govt); wife Margaret Blake (36, New Jersey); son George Blake, Jr. (19, New Jersey, marker, shipping, dept. store); son Norman Blake (13, New Jersey).
  31. Draft Registration Card, World War I, George Charles Blake, serial no. 1168; born: 18 May 1899; clerk, Thomas Ochs, Bloomfield, New Jersey; nearest relative: George Henry Blake.
  32. Birth Certificate, New Jersey, Josephine Caroline Voelker. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay
  33. Death Certificate, New Jersey, Josephine C. McGregor. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay
  34. New Jersey State Census, 1915, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy, ED 1, Page A-11, David MacGregor, 50, Sept. 1864, Scotland, engineer; Nellie MacGregor, 46, Mar. 1868, Scotland, housewife; Ida MacGregor, 20, Aug. 1895, New Jersey, milliner; William MacGregor, 17, July 1897, scholar, high school; Grace MacGregor, 13, Apr. 1902, New Jersey, scholar, grammar school; George Patterson, 74, Aug. 1840, Scotland, retired.
  35. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Orange, Enumeration District 299, Sheet No. 7B, family of David McGregor (54, New Jersey [sic, Scotland], finisher, hat works); wife Nellie McGregor (51, New Jersey [sic, Scotland]); daughter Jennie McGregor (24, New Jersey, clerical, office); son William McGregor (22, New Jersey, clerical, office). They are living next door to their daughter Margaret and her husband and family.
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield, Enumeration District 7-34, Sheet No. 13B, family of William McGregor (42, New Jersey, salesman, automobile, new cars); wife Leonette McGregor (41, New Jersey, typist, electrical appliance); aunt Estelle Nichols (70, New York, housekeeper, private family); border Kathleen Pierson (45, England, photometer operator, General Electric).
  37. New Jersey Marriage Index, by Reclaim the Records (available at: archives.org), Josephine Voelker, married WM [William McGregor] on 20 November 1921, location: 18.
  38. Find a Grave (website). Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey, Percy David Voelker and Gladys M. Voelker: Percy David Voelker / US Navy / World War II / 1908 1995 / Gladys M. Voelker / 1909 1997 [from grave marker]. The records show their birth and death dates from the Social Security Death Index.
  39. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Percy D. Voelker, died: 24 September 1995; born: 4 August 1908; last place of residence: Essex [County], New Jersey.
  40. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield, Enumeration District 7-349, Sheet No. 2B, family of Charles Brighton (49, New York, machinist, farm implements, first married age 28); wife Margaret Brighton (57, New Jersey, first married age 17); stepson Percy Voelker (22, New Jersey, salesman, oils-wholesale); daughter Evelyn Brighton (14, New Jersey).
  41. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gladys M. Voelker, died: 23 August 1997; born: 15 August 1909; last place of residence: Essex [County], New Jersey.
  42. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, East Orange, Enumeration District 7-88, Sheet No. 9A, family of Frank Vitale (28, New Jersey, truck driver, label plant); wife Evelyn Vitale (23, New Jersey); mother-in-law Margaret Brighton (65, Pennsylvania, widow); son Frank Vitale, Jr. (4, New Jersey).
Fifth Generation
22. Genevieve M. Westerfield5 (Fannie,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 9 November 1913 in New Jersey;1, 2, 3, 4 died 1 September 1994.1 Genevieve married Seraphin Robert Baranowski (born 14 November 1911 in New Jersey, the son of Joseph Baranowski and Frances _____;4, 5, 6 Seraphin died May 19835).

Children of Genevieve M. Westerfield and Seraphin Robert Baranowski:

 35i. Lorraine Baranowski, born 20 June 1935 in New Jersey;4, 7 died 11 November 1999.7
+36ii. Mary Dolores Baranowski, born 9 April 1936 in New Jersey. Married George Francis Walsh.

23. Lillian Agnes Westerfield5 (Fannie,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 22 September 1915 in New Jersey;2, 3, 8, 9 died 2 July 1996.8, 10 Lillian married Henry Joseph ‘Joe’ Wanner (born 23 October 1909 in New Jersey, parents not determined;9, 11 Joe died 15 September 199411, 12). Lillian and Joe are buried in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey.10, 12

Children of Lillian Agnes Westerfield and Henry Joseph ‘Joe’ Wanner:

 37i. Patricia M. Wanner, born ca. 1938.9
 38ii. Joanne F. Wanner.
 39iii. Marilyn C. Wanner.

24. Dorothy E. ‘Dot’ Westerfield5 (Fannie,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 3 November 1917 in New Jersey;2, 3, 13, 14, 15 died 30 May 2007.13, 14 Dot married, first, Henry Leroy ‘Roy’ Duym15 (born 23 April 1917 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, parents not determined;15, 16 Roy died 4 April 1993 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida16). Dot married, second, Frank V. Guido (born 27 August 1927, parents not determined13). Dot is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, Orange County, Florida.13

Children of Dorothy E. ‘Dot’ Westerfield and Henry Leroy ‘Roy’ Duym:

 40i. Bernice Elizabeth Duym, born ca. 1935 in New Jersey.15
 41ii. William ‘Bill’ Duym, born ca. 1938 in New Jersey.15
 42iii. Diana Duym, born ca. September 1939 in New Jersey.15

25. Clarence Thomas ‘Bud’ Westerfield II5 (Fannie,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 8 July 1920 in New Jersey;3, 15, 17 died 7 March 1998.17 Bud married Eleanor Reid (born 5 March 1922, parents not determined;18 Eleanor died 1 September 198518).

Children of Clarence Thomas ‘Bud’ Westerfield II and Eleanor Reid:

 43i. Gary Westerfield.
 44ii. Karen Westerfield.
 45iii. Pamela A. Westerfield, born 29 December 1952.19

28. John J. Voelker, Jr.5 (John ‘Jack’,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 12 November 1929 in New Jersey;20, 21, 22 died 9 February 1996.20 John married Nobuko F. _____19 (born 20 October 1932, parents not determined;19 Nobuko died 3 July 2022 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington23).

31. George Charles Blake, Jr.5 (Margaret,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 20 July 1920 in Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey;24, 25, 26, 27 died 16 October 1999.25, 28 George married, first, 23 June 1940, Mary Elizabeth Donaldson24 (born 4 April 1923, parents not determined;29 Mary died June 198629, 30). George married, second, 17 June 1989, Estelle Rose ‘Stella’ Kohley24 (born 9 June 1922 in Illinois, parents not determined;24, 31 Stella died 10 August 200931, 32). George is buried in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey.28 Mary is buried in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey.30 Stella is buried in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey.32

George was a fireman in East Orange, NJ, for 31 years. He and Stella had no children together.24

Stella was previously married to Mark Lies, with whom she had 11 children.24


Children of George Charles Blake, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Donaldson:

 46i. Thomas Blake, born 1942.24
 47ii. Debra Blake, born 1947.24
 48iii. James Blake, born 1949.24
 49iv. Barry Blake, born 1954.24
+50v. Mary Elizabeth Blake, born 30 November 1959. Married Eric G. Schrade.
 51vi. Pamela Blake, born 1962.24
 52vii. Judith ‘Judy’ Blake, born 1964.24

32. Norman Blake5 (Margaret,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 13 February 1927 in Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey;24, 26, 27, 33 died 7 August 2001.33 Norman married Estelle Florence Journey24 (born 3 December 1932, parents not determined;34 Estelle died 17 January 2013 in Brick, Ocean County, New Jersey34, 35). Norman and Estelle are buried in Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, Burlington County, New Jersey.33, 34

Norman worked as a fireman in East Orange, New Jersey.24


Children of Norman Blake and Estelle Florence Journey:

 53i. Norman Blake, Jr., born 1955.24
 54ii. Jeffrey Blake, born 1956.24
 55iii. Michael Blake, born 1958.24
 56iv. Christina Blake, born 1968.24

33. Doris Margaret McGregor5 (Josephine,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 21 May 1922 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey;36 died 15 May 2012 in Manahawkin, Ocean County, New Jersey. Doris married, 6 April 1946 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, Robert Bush Gazlay (born 14 April 1922 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, the son of Leo Cornwall Gazlay and Maude Gertrude Bush;37 Robert died 13 September 2006 in Toms River, New Jersey37). Doris and Robert are buried in Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, Burlington County, New Jersey.

Doris attended Drake secretarial school.


Children of Doris Margaret McGregor and Robert Bush Gazlay:

 57i. Edward S. Gazlay, born 22 May 1947 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey; died 22 May 1947 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey.38
+58ii. 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.
 59iii. Birrell Lee Gazlay, born 2 May 1951 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey;39 died 7 May 1951.
+60iv. 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) .
+61v. 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.

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Genevieve Baranowski, died: 1 September 1994; born: 9 November 1913; last place of residence: Essex [County], New Jersey.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Orange, Enumeration District 308, Sheet No. 5B, family of Clarence T. Westerfield (27, New Jersey, machinist, electric co.); wife Fannie T. Westerfield (21, New Jersey); daughter Genevieve M. Westerfield (6, New Jersey); daughter Lillian A. Westerfield (4 3/12, New Jersey); daughter Dorothy E. Westerfield (2 2/12, New Jersey).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, Orange, Enumeration District 7-597, Sheet No. 1B, family of Clarence T. Westerfield (37, New Jersey, divorced, first married age 20, electrician, pub. utility); mother Katherine Westerfield (80, New Jersey); brother William Westerfield (47, New Jersey, worker, hat factory); daughter Genevieve Westerfield (16, New Jersey); daughter Lillian Westerfield (14, New Jersey); Dorothy Westerfield (12, New Jersey); son Clarence Westerfield (10, New Jersey).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield, Enumeration District 7-29, Sheet No. 8B, family of Serphin Barenowski (28, New Jersey, mechanic helper, garage W.P.A); Genevive Barenowski (26, New Jersey); daughter Lorraine Barenowski (5, New Jersey); daughter Doloris Barenowski (3, New Jersey); mother in law Fay Voelker (46, New Jersey, divorced).
  5. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Seraphin Baranowsk [sic], no. 141-07-2923; died: May 1983; born: 14 November 1911; last place of residence: Essex [County], New Jersey.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, Nutley, Enumeration District 7-553, Sheet No. 5B. family of Joseph Baranowski (70, Poland); wife Frances Baranowski (53, Poland, housekeeper, private family); son Joseph A. Baranowski (22, New Jersey); son Seraphin Baranowski (18, New Jersey, salesman, radio shop).
  7. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Lorraine Baranowski, died: 11 November 1999; born: 20 June 1935; last place of residence: Orange, Essex County, New Jersey.
  8. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Lillian A. Wanner, died: 2 July 1996; born: 22 September 1915; last place of residence: Verona, Essex [County], New Jersey.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Orange, Enumeration District 7-305, Sheet No. 5A, B, family of Henry Wanner (30, New Jersey, house painter, private employer); wife Lillian Wanner (24, New Jersey); daughter Patricia Wanner (2, New Jersey).
  10. Find a Grave (website). Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, Lillian Agnes Wanner, born: unknown; died: July 1996.
  11. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Henry J. Wanner, died: 15 September 1994; born: 23 October 1909; last place of residence: Verona, Essex [County], New Jersey.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, Henry Joseph Wanner, born: unknown; died: September 1994.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, Orange County, Florida, Dorothy Guido: Guido / Frank / Aug. 27, 1927 / Dorothy E. / Nov. 4, 1917 / May 30, 2007 [from grave marker; Frank’s engraving shows only his date of birth].
  14. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Dorothy Guido, died: 30 May 2007; born: 3 November 1917; last place of residence: Essex [County], New Jersey.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Orange, Enumeration District 7-338, Sheet No. 10A, family of Leroy Duym (22, New Jersey, water proofer, building construction); wife Dorothy Duym (22, New Jersey); daughter Bernice Duym (4, New Jersey); son William Duym (2, New Jersey); daughter Diana Duym (7/12, New Jersey); father in-law Clarence Westerfield (48, New Jersey, attendant, service station); brother in-law Clarence Westerfield Jr. (19, New Jersey, truck driver, dump truck).
  16. Obituary, Orlando Sentinel (website: articles.orlandosentinel.com); 6 April 1993, Henry “Roy” Duym, died 4 April 1995 in Orlando, age 75. The article indicates he was born in Newark, NJ, and provides the names of his wife Velda and five children.
  17. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Clarence T. Westerfield, no. 138-16-0972; died: 7 March 1998; born: 8 July 1920; last place of residence: Union [County], New Jersey.
  18. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Eleanor Westerfield, no. 155-16-0149; died: 1 September 1985; born: 5 March 1922.
  19. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  20. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). John J. Voelker, died: 9 February 1996; born: 12 November 1929; issued in New Jersey; last place of residence: Pierce, Washington.
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Enumeration District 7-220, Sheet No. 9A, family of John Voelker (34, New Jersey, first married age 25, salesman, golf equipment); wife May Voelker (29, New Jersey, first married age 19); daughter Veronica Voelker (5, New Jersey); daughter Peggy Voelker (1 10/12, New Jersey); son John Voelker, Jr. (4/12, New Jersey).
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Orange, Enumeration District 7-327, Sheet No. 4B, family of James Tully (50, New Jersey, hat finisher, hat mfg.); wife Katherine Tully (45, New Jersey); bro-in-law James Doran (56, New Jersey, workman, W.P.A. Dept. Agric.); lodger John Voelker (10, New Jersey); lodger Charles Voelker (7, New Jersey).
  23. Deaths, The News Tribune, Tacoma, Washington, 28 August 2022, Nobuko F. Voelker, died: 3 July 2022 in Tacoma, Washington.
  24. Record of visit between Lee Gazlay and Margaret (nee Voelker) Blake, George and Stella Blake, Spring 1996, in which Margaret, George, and Stella provided numerous details about the Voelker family and families that Voelker women married into.
  25. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). George C. Blake, died: 16 October 1999; born: 20 July 1920; last place of residence: Lakewood, Ocean [County], New Jersey.
  26. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, East Orange City, Enumeration District 7-362, Sheet No. 2A, family of George Blake (30, New Jersey, first married age 20, chauffeur, tailoring); wife Margaret Blake (25, New Jersey, first married age 17); son George Blake (9, New Jersey); son Norman Blake (3, New Jersey).
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, East Orange, Enumeration District 7-88, Sheet No. 5A, family of George Blake (40, New Jersey, chauffeur, municipal govt); wife Margaret Blake (36, New Jersey); son George Blake, Jr. (19, New Jersey, marker, shipping, dept. store); son Norman Blake (13, New Jersey).
  28. Find a Grave (website). Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, George C. Blake, born: unknown; died: October 1999.
  29. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Mary Blake, died: June 1986; born: 4 April 1923; last place of residence: Essex [County], New Jersey.
  30. Find a Grave (website). Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, Mary E. Blake, born: unknown; died: June 1986.
  31. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Stella Lies-Blake, died: 10 August 2009; born: 9 June 1922; last place of residence: Union [County], New Jersey.
  32. Find a Grave (website). Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, Stella Lies Blake, born: unknown; died: August 2009.
  33. Find a Grave (website). Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, Burlington County, New Jersey, Norman Blake, born: 13 February 1927; died: 7 August 2001 [from record, which indicates an inscription US Army, World War II].
  34. Find a Grave (website). Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, Burlington County, New Jersey, Estelle F. Blake, born: 3 December 1932; died: 1 January 2013 [sic] [from record, which indicated wife of Norman Blake].
  35. Obituary, Obitsforlife.com, Estelle Florence (Journey) Blake, died: 17 January 2013 in Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ, age 80; born in Newark, NJ. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her husband, children and their spouses, and grandchildren.
  36. Birth Certificate, New Jersey, Doris Margaret McGregor. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay
  37. Obituary, Asbury Park Press, New Jersey, Robert B. Gazlay, 15 September 2006.
  38. Cemetery Record, No. 36668, Rosedale Cemetery, New Jersey, Edward S. Gazlay (infant), interred on 24 May 1947 in Single Section 8-5-19
  39. Birth Certificate, New Jersey, Birrell Lee Gazlay. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay.
Sixth Generation
36. Mary Dolores Baranowski6 (Genevieve,5 Fannie,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 9 April 1936 in New Jersey.1, 2 Mary married, 18 September 1965 in Belleville, Essex County, New Jersey, George Francis Walsh3 (born ____, the son of Charles Walsh and Francis _____).

Children of Mary Dolores Baranowski and George Francis Walsh:

 62i. Jonathan P. Walsh, born 21 March 1968; twin.2, 4
 63ii. George Francis Walsh II, born 21 March 1968; twin.2, 4

50. Mary Elizabeth Blake6 (George,5 Margaret,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 30 November 1959.4, 5 Mary married Eric G. Schrade5 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Mary Elizabeth Blake and Eric G. Schrade:

 64i. Mathew Blake Schrade, born 1982.5
+65ii. Michael James Schrade, born 1984. Married Rhiannon Lorna Benson.
 66iii. Christopher Eric Schrade, born 1988.5
 67iv. John Francis Schrade, born 1989.5
 68v. Elizabeth Mary Schrade, born 1996;5 died 2001.5

58. Doris Jo ‘Jodee’ Gazlay6 (Doris,5 Josephine,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 30 July 1948 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey; died 7 July 2015 in Manahawkin, Ocean County, New Jersey.6 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;7 Bill died 30 October 2018 in Maryland8). 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.

Child of Doris Jo ‘Jodee’ Gazlay and George William ‘Bill’ Medley (born Gottschling):

+69i. Timothy Craig Medley, born 24 November 1972 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. Married Jori Dionne Pearson.

Children of Doris Jo ‘Jodee’ Medley (née Gazlay) and Brian Joseph McWalters:

 70i. Michael James McWalters, born 30 June 1975; died 4 February 2006.
+71ii. Jason Edward McWalters, born 25 April 1978. Married Renee A. Furrer.

60. Robert Lee Gazlay6 (Doris,5 Josephine,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 21 May 1952 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.9 Robert married, first, 8 July 1978 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, Charlotte Anne Henderson (née Constant) 10 (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 2002.10 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).

Children of Robert Lee Gazlay and Charlotte Anne Henderson (née Constant) :

+72i. Benjamin Constant Gazlay, born 25 May 1984 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Married Andrea Lauren Hollowell.
+73ii. Elizabeth Grace Gazlay, born 10 May 1992 in Washington, D.C. Married (1) Joshua Keith Niswonger Married (2) Joseph Ray Batts.

61. Kent William Gazlay6 (Doris,5 Josephine,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,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).

Child of Rosemary ‘Rose’ Pagliaroni, adopted by Kent William Gazlay:

+74i. 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.

Children of Kent William Gazlay and Rosemary ‘Rose’ Pagliaroni:

+75ii. Steven Paul Gazlay, born 28 January 1984 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Married Lacey N. Lancaster.
 76iii. Kelly Lynn Gazlay, born 22 June 1987 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield, Enumeration District 7-29, Sheet No. 8B, family of Serphin Barenowski (28, New Jersey, mechanic helper, garage W.P.A); Genevive Barenowski (26, New Jersey); daughter Lorraine Barenowski (5, New Jersey); daughter Doloris Barenowski (3, New Jersey); mother in law Fay Voelker (46, New Jersey, divorced).
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. Marriage Announcement, The Independent Press, Bloomfield, New Jersey, available at www.fultonhistory.com; 23 September 1965, marriage of Mary Dolores Baranowski and George Francis Walsh on 18 September 1965 in Bellville, New Jersey.
  4. Record of visit between Lee Gazlay and Margaret (nee Voelker) Blake, George and Stella Blake, Spring 1996, in which Margaret, George, and Stella provided numerous details about the Voelker family and families that Voelker women married into.
  5. Email between Rhiannon Schade and Lee Gazlay, January 2016, with corrections and additions to the information on the descendants of George Charles Blake, Jr., and Mary Elizabeth Donaldson.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Birth Certificate, New Jersey, Robert Lee Gazlay. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay
  10. 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.
Seventh and Eighth Generations
65. Michael James Schrade7 (Mary,6 George,5 Margaret,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 1984.1 Michael married Rhiannon Lorna Benson1 (born 1989, parents not determined1).

Child of Michael James Schrade and Rhiannon Lorna Benson:

 77i. Daisy Elizabeth Schrade, born xxxx.

69. Timothy Craig Medley7 (Doris ‘Jodee’,6 Doris,5 Josephine,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,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).

Children of Timothy Craig Medley and Jori Dionne Pearson:

 78i. R. Fletcher Medley, born xxxx.
 79ii. I. Finlay Medley, born xxxx.

71. Jason Edward McWalters7 (Doris ‘Jodee’,6 Doris,5 Josephine,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,2 John1), born 25 April 1978. Jason married, 11 May 2013, Renee A. Furrer (born 25 August 1981, parents not determined2).

Child of Jason Edward McWalters and Renee A. Furrer:

 80i. Avalyn Paige McWalters, born xxxx.

72. Benjamin Constant Gazlay7 (Robert,6 Doris,5 Josephine,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,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).

Child of Benjamin Constant Gazlay and Andrea Lauren Hollowell:

 81i. Amelia Rowan Hollowell, born xxxx.

Child adopted by Benjamin Constant Gazlay and Andrea Lauren Hollowell:

 82ii. Tomis Felix Gazlay, born xxxx.

73. Elizabeth Grace Gazlay7 (Robert,6 Doris,5 Josephine,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,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).

74. Christopher Joseph Gazlay (born Pagliaroni)7 (Kent,6 Doris,5 Josephine,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,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.

Children of Christopher Joseph Gazlay (born Pagliaroni) and Meredith Charlene Williams:

 83i. Madison Gazlay, born 23 August 2004.2
 84ii. Olivia Gazlay, born xxxx.

75. Steven Paul Gazlay7 (Kent,6 Doris,5 Josephine,4 Margaret,3 Rebecca,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 Rhiannon Schade and Lee Gazlay, January 2016, with corrections and additions to the information on the descendants of George Charles Blake, Jr., and Mary Elizabeth Donaldson.
  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.