Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Harriet Elizabeth Hart


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 Harriet Elizabeth Hart and 51 of her descendants down to the seventh generation.


First Generation
1. Harriet Elizabeth Hart,1 born 2 January 1818 in Connecticut, the daughter of Judah Hart and Abigail Belden;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 26 February 1896 in Morris, Otsego County, New York.1, 8, 9 Harriet married, 18 March 1837 in Ohio, Ralph Leavenworth Gazlay8, 11 (born 14 May 1808 in Chenango County, New York, the son of Daniel Gazlay and Susannah Leavenworth;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11 Ralph died 27 January 1884 in Utica, Oneida County, New York8, 12). Harriet is buried in Hillington Cemetery, Morris, Otsego County, New York.1 Ralph is buried in Gazlay Cemetery, South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York.12

Ralph Leavenworth Gazlay was teaching school in Cleveland, Ohio, when he was married. He moved to South Edmeston about 1840. He learned the shoemaker’s trade and worked at it until near the end of his life. In 1856 he purchased and hired some land, and started growing fruit trees in addition to his other trade. This was at South Edmeston, N.Y. In 1859 the family moved to Garrettsville, N.Y. where he worked at his trade and gardening until failing health compelled him to go to Faxton Home in Utica, where he died Jan. 1884 at the age of 76. He was buried at South Edmeston. He was an earnest Christian, a member of the Presbyterian Church at New Berlin.8


Children of Harriet Elizabeth Hart and Ralph Leavenworth Gazlay:

 2i. Susannah Leavenworth Gazlay, born 8 September 1838 in Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14 died 2 March 1920 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.1, 8, 15 Judah Gazlay wrote in 1919, “Susannah Leavenworth was a cripple from birth and has not been able to walk in the last four years.” Susannah lived in Elyria, Ohio most of her life. She was living with her sister Esther in New Berlin, New York, a few months before her death in 1920.8, 14 Susannah is buried in Hillington Cemetery, Morris, Otsego County, New York.1, 8
+3ii. Judah Hart Gazlay, born 13 February 1842 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; died 7 March 1921 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York. Married Maria Elizabeth Gustin.
+4iii. Celia Olivia Gazlay, born 30 October 1844 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; died 28 October 1892 in New York, New York. Married Joshua W. Chase.
 5iv. Amos Herbert Gazlay, born 6 September 1847 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York;8, 11 died 26 September 1848; amos died of croupe.8, 11, 12 Amos is buried in Gazlay Cemetery, South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York.12
+6v. Esther Floretta Gazlay, born 10 February 1854 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; died 14 February 1934 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York. Married (1) Ira Luce Married (2) Elijah E. Parker.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Hillington Cemetery, Morris, Otsego County, New York, shared headstone: Harriet E. Gazlay / 1818-1896 / Susanna L. Gazlay / 1838-1920 / Lynn H. Gazlay / 1873-1882. Their records provide more details: 1. Harriet Elizabeth Gazlay, born: 2 January 1818 in Connecticut; died: 26 February 1896 in New York; plus names and links for her spouse (Ralph L. Gazlay) and two children (Susanna and Esther). 2. Susanna Leavenworth Gazlay, born: 15 September 1838 in Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio; died: 2 March 1920; plus names and links for her parents and one sibling. 3. Lynn Harold Gazlay, born: 21 August 1873; died: 30 January 1882; plus names and links for his parents.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1840, New York, Chenango County, Columbus, page 387, entry for Ralph Gazley: 1 male 30-40, 1 female under 5, 1 female 20-30.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Otsego County, Edmeston, Page 81, family of Ralph Gazeley (42, NY, shoemaker), Maryette Gazeley (33, CT), Susanna Gazeley (12, Ohio), Judah Gazeley (9, NY), Celia (6, NY)
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Otsego County, New Lisbon, Page 5, family of Walter Rundell (66, CT, farmer), R. L. Gazeley (52, NY, shoemaker), Harriett Gazeley (41, NY), Suzannah Gazeley (22, NY), Celia O. Gazeley (18, NY), Esther F. Gazeley (16, NY).
  5. New York State Census, 1865, Otsego County, New Lisbon, Page 46, Ralf L. Gazley, 57, Chenango, shoemaker, 5 children; wife Harriet E. Gazley, Conn., 5 children; D[aughter] Susannah Gazley, 27, Ohio; son Judah H. Gazley, 23, Otsego, cheesemaker in Madison; D[aughter] Celia A. Gazley, 20, Otsego, dressmaker; D[aughter] Esther Fazley [sic, probably an enumerator error], 11, Otsego.
  6. New York State Census, 1875, Madison County, Brookfield, Page 1, family of Ralph L. Gazlay (67, Chenango, farmer); wife Harriet E. Gazlay (67, Conn); daughter Susan L. Gazlay (36, Ohio); daughter Eddie G. Luce (21, Otsego, dressmaker); son [sic, son-in-law] Ira A. Luce (24, Herkimer, farm laborer).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Oneida County, Bridgewater, Enumeration District 86, Page No. 5A, family of Ira Luce (28, N.Y., farm laborer); wife Ettie Luce (26, N.Y.); sister-in-law Susie Luce ([age not discernible], Ohio, listed as maimed, crippled, bedridden, or otherwise disabled); mother-in-law Gazlay (71, Conn.).
  8. Gazlay History, compiled by Margaret Howe in 1955-1956 (copy available at Gazlay Family History - Sources). Margaret Howe indicated that the document is “based on material my mother Inez L. Gazlay collected, but never lived to edit. Her material has just been copied and explains the more extensive material on generation V and VI. Other information has been added which I found from numerous sources.” Unpublished, 29 pages. Several differences in dates have been found between this document and others, especially A Genealogy of the Leavenworth Family; the latter is considered the more accurate source.
  9. Deaths, Morris Chronicle, Morris, Otsego County, New York, Town of Morris Deaths, extracted from issues of the Morris Chronicle by Jerry Reed (available at US Gen Web website). Gazlay, Harriet E., died 26 February 1896, 78 years.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Oneida County, Utica, Enumeration District 141, Page No. 42, Ralph L. Gazelay (72, NY, shoemaker), living in Faxton Hospital and Home for Old Men.
  11. A Genealogy of the Leavenworth Family in the United States, by Elias Warner Leavenworth, L.L.D. Syracuse, New York, S. G. Hitchcock and Company, 1873. Digitized copy available at Google Books. Pages 88, 89, and 131, entries for Amos Leavenworth, his wife Esther Warner, and their children, especially Susanna who married Daniel Gazly (Gazlay).
  12. Cemetery Inscriptions, The Gazlay Cemetery, South Edmeston, New York. Copy of all inscriptions existing on 30 March 1902 copied by Charles H. Gazlay. List available on various web sites.
  13. New York State Census, 1905, Otsego County, 1st Election District, Edmeston, Page 13, family of Esther F. Luce (51, dressmaker at home); sister Susana Gazley [sic] (66).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 122, Sheet No. 2B, family of Esther Parker (60, New York, widow); sister Susanna Gazeley [sic] (81, Ohio, single).
  15. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1920, Susanna L. Gazley, died 1 March 1920 in New Berlin, New York [the date differs from other records, which indicate 2 March].
Second Generation
3. Judah Hart Gazlay2 (Harriet1), born 13 February 1842 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 7 March 1921 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York.1, 5, 6 Judah married, 30 December 1866, Maria Elizabeth Gustin5, 6 (born 28 December 1847 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York, the daughter of John Levi Gustin and Mary Ann Fenton;4, 6, 8, 9, 10 Maria died 25 August 1935 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York6, 8, 11). Judah and Maria are buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton, Madison County, New York.1, 5, 8

Judah Hart Gazlay was born in South Edmeston, Feb. 13, 1842. The name was Harriet Hart’s father’s name. Dec. 30th, 1866, he married Maria Elizabeth Gustin. Rev. S. S. Cady officiated. They lived in West Edmeston, Bridgewater, Morris, Deansboro, and Hamilton. He was a cheese maker by profession, and loved horses, especially spirited horses. He judged horse races at fairs. Judah was 5 ft. 9 1/2 in., average weight 165, blue eyes, light brow hair and resembled his mother in looks. Maria Elizabeth was 5 ft. 5 in., average weight 140 lbs., black eyes and brown hair, but the hair turned grey very young. The dark complexion was like Mother Ann Fenton Gustin. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gazlay observed their Golden Wedding in 1916. The following is the newspaper account:

On Monday last at the home of their son, D. H. Gazlay on Payne Street was celebrated the Fiftieth Anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gazlay of this village. At one o’clock a dinner was served to the members of the family and in the afternoon a number of friends called to extend greetings to the bride and groom of fifty years. J. H. Gazlay and Maria Gustin were married at Columbus, N.Y. on Monday Dec 31, 1866, and for the past twenty five years have lived in Hamilton.

Five children were born to them. Four of whom are living, and with their families were present on Monday: Dorr H. Gazlay and Arthur Gazlay of Hamilton, S. Howard Gazlay of Syracuse, and Mrs. Grace Shurger of Karlville, N. Y. There are also four grand children, three of whom attended the Golden Wedding.

The house was prettily decorated for the occasion. Evergreen with yellow roses, tinsel, etc., were used. From the center of the table in the dining room was suspended a large golden bell, and from the center of the bell to the corners of the table were streamers of yellow. In the center of the table was a wedding cake with fifty candles. Mr. and Mrs. Gazlay received many gifts appropriate to the occasion, among them being a crate of golden fruit from an orange grove of Mrs. Gazlay’s sister in Florida.

In answer to the question, “Anything you wish to say about yourself?” Judah wrote, “I leave that for others, as the world looks at it - my life has been a failure.” Question, “Which of your children are like you and in what way?” Judah wrote, “Only Arthur, in looks and muscular development, also in the mastery of elocution and the skill in management of horses.”

Judah H. Gazlay was High Priest of Hillington Chapter of Masons No. 224 at Morris, N. Y. 1876-1877-1878-1879.

Margaret Howe wrote, “My memories of Grandfather Gazlay (Judah) are that he was a very distinguished looking man, I especially remember the beard. He was very fond of children, especially my sister Mary. I believe it was more than coincidental that he was holding Mary in the Golden Wedding Picture.”6

Judah’s obituary provides additional details of his life:5

J. H. GAZLAY PASSES ON

Well Known Cheesemaker Victim of Pneumonia

J. H. Gazlay died at his home in the Gazlay block last Monday evening, March 7, aged 79 years. Mr. Gazlay had been ill for only a week with pleuro pneumonia. Mr. Gazlay was born in Edmeston. For nearly fifty years, he made his home in the Unadilla Valley. Being a cheesemaker by trade he soon established a name for the products of his creamery. At one time he had charge of nearly all the creameries in the valley. He was married to Maria E. Gustin of Columbus in 1866. In 1891 Mr. and Mrs. Gazlay moved to Hamilton, where he has been a citizen for 30 years. Mr. Gazlay was a well preserved man and did not show the usual weight of age. He was active, always doing something. His step was quick and his mind alert. He was well known to all, both young and old, and was liked by everyone. He was a member of Hamilton Lodge, F. & A. M., the Cyrus Chapter, and the Royal Arch Masons. After thirty years of citizenship in Hamilton the best estimate that can be placed upon him is: He was an honorable, upright citizen. He is survived by his wife, three sons, Dorr H., Arthur J., and S. Howard; one daughter, Mrs. Grace Shurger, all of Hamilton; and by one sister, Mrs. Esther Parker of New Berlin. Funeral services were held from his late home Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Frank D. Elmer of the Baptist church. Burial was made in Woodlawn cemetery.

Margaret Howe wrote, “As I remember Grandma Gazlay, she was in her eighties, she loved to read, especially the Christian Herald, which my father, Arthur faithfully reads to this day. Grandma loved to play checkers and dominoes. She knit mittens for all the grand children, even a pair for me when I was in college. She could recite cute sayings of poetry to fit any occasion. Her daughter Grace inherited, and surpasses her, in the ability.”6


Children of Judah Hart Gazlay and Maria Elizabeth Gustin:

+7i. Dorr Hart Gazlay, born 18 January 1868 in West Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; died 13 October 1922 in Lake Moraine, Madison County, New York. Married (1) Aura Brockway Married (2) Flora Belle Eastman.
+8ii. Arthur Jay Gazlay, born 8 February 1870 in Bridgewater, Oneida County, New York; died 23 February 1965 in Glenview, Cook County, Illinois. Married Inez E. Lincoln.
 9iii. Lynn Harold Gazlay, born 21 August 1873 in Otsego County, New York;4, 6, 12 died 29 January 1882 in Morris, Otsego County, New York.6, 12, 13 Lynn resembled his mother’s side, having dark hair and eyes. He died of diphtheria at the age of 8. Burial was in Morris, N.Y.6 Lynn is buried in Hillington Cemetery, Morris, Otsego County, New York.6, 12
+10iv. Grace Lillian Gazlay, born 5 October 1876 in Morris, Otsego County, New York; died 18 February 1970 in Oneida, Madison County, New York. Married Rodney Shurger.
+11v. Silas Howard Gazlay, born 16 September 1893 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York; died 9 March 1962 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York. Married Edith Blair.

4. Celia Olivia Gazlay2 (Harriet1), born 30 October 1844 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York;2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 died 28 October 1892 in New York, New York.6, 18 Celia married, 1 May 1877 in Utica, Oneida County, New York, Joshua W. Chase6, 20 (born 16 February 1817 in New York, parents not determined;16, 19 Joshua died 25 January 188619). Celia and Joshua are buried in Bridgewater Universalist Cemetery, Bridgewater, Oneida County, New York.19, 6, 18

Celia and Joshua lived in Bridgewater and Morris, New York. Judah Gazlay wrote that his sister Celia, “taught school, was a fine reader and impersonator, traveled in this and other states.” Celia died of an operation in New York City, age 48, and was buried in Morris [New York].6


Child of Celia Olivia Gazlay and Joshua W. Chase:

 12i. Lynn Joshua Chase, born 28 October 1878 in New York.6, 16, 17, 21, 22

6. Esther Floretta Gazlay2 (Harriet1), born 10 February 1854 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York;3, 6, 7, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 died 14 February 1934 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.6, 23 Esther married, first, Ira Luce6 (born 1852 in Herkimer County, New York, parents not determined;23, 24, 25 Ira died 190123). Esther married, second, 31 August 1910 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York, Elijah E. Parker6, 29 (born 24 June 1841 in New Lisbon, Otsego County, New York, the son of Elisha Parker and Ursilla Hubbard;28, 29 Elijah died 7 July 191228). Esther is buried in Hillington Cemetery, Morris, Otsego County, New York.23 Ira is buried in Hillington Cemetery, Morris, Otsego County, New York.23 Elijah is buried in Butternut Valley Cemetery, Burlington, Otsego County, New York.28

Esther lived in Bainbridge, Edmeston, Garrettsville, Hamilton, and New Berlin. Her brother Judah Gazlay wrote of Esther Floretta: “the flower of the family has followed Father, Mother, Sister, and two husbands to the grave, and is now caring for Susannah L. who has not walked for four long years. The New Berlin people have been good to her as far as I know.” She died in New Berlin as a result of burns.6


  1. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton, Madison County, New York, Judah H. Gazlay, born: 1842; died: 1921 [from record, which provides a copy of a his obituary, and the name and link to his son Lynn Harold Gazlay].
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Otsego County, Edmeston, Page 81, family of Ralph Gazeley (42, NY, shoemaker), Maryette Gazeley (33, CT), Susanna Gazeley (12, Ohio), Judah Gazeley (9, NY), Celia (6, NY)
  3. New York State Census, 1865, Otsego County, New Lisbon, Page 46, Ralf L. Gazley, 57, Chenango, shoemaker, 5 children; wife Harriet E. Gazley, Conn., 5 children; D[aughter] Susannah Gazley, 27, Ohio; son Judah H. Gazley, 23, Otsego, cheesemaker in Madison; D[aughter] Celia A. Gazley, 20, Otsego, dressmaker; D[aughter] Esther Fazley [sic, probably an enumerator error], 11, Otsego.
  4. New York State Census, 1875, Otsego County, Town of Morris, Page 17, family of Judah H. Gazley (32, Otsego Co., cheese maker); wife Mariah E. Gazley (26, Chenango Co.); son Dorr H. Gazley (7, Otsego Co.); son Arthur J. Gazley (5, Onieda Co.); son Lin Gazley (1 10/12, Otsego Co.); border Ara Beekson (24, Otsego Co., labor, cheese factory); John Wilson (18, Otsego Co., labor, cheese factory); mother in law Mary A. Gustin (54, Otsego Co.).
  5. Obituary, Madison County Leader and Observer, Morrisville, New York. 18 March 1921, J. H. Gazlay, died 7 March 1921. The article provides vital and biographical details, and the names of his wife, children, and sister.
  6. Gazlay History, compiled by Margaret Howe in 1955-1956 (copy available at Gazlay Family History - Sources). Margaret Howe indicated that the document is “based on material my mother Inez L. Gazlay collected, but never lived to edit. Her material has just been copied and explains the more extensive material on generation V and VI. Other information has been added which I found from numerous sources.” Unpublished, 29 pages. Several differences in dates have been found between this document and others, especially A Genealogy of the Leavenworth Family; the latter is considered the more accurate source.
  7. A Genealogy of the Leavenworth Family in the United States, by Elias Warner Leavenworth, L.L.D. Syracuse, New York, S. G. Hitchcock and Company, 1873. Digitized copy available at Google Books. Pages 88, 89, and 131, entries for Amos Leavenworth, his wife Esther Warner, and their children, especially Susanna who married Daniel Gazly (Gazlay).
  8. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton, Madison County, New York, Maria Gustin Gazlay, born: 1848; died: 1935 [from record, which indicates: Wf of Judah, and provides the name and link to her son Lynn Harold Gazlay].
  9. New York State Census, 1855, Chenango County, Columbus, Page 14, family of Levi Gustin (34, Madison, farmer); wife Mary A. Gustin (38, Mass); daughter Lucy A. Gustin (11, Madison); daughter Lucina Gustin (10, Chenango); daughter Hellen M. Gustin (8, Chenango); daughter Betsey M. Gustin (7, Chenango); daughter Mary L. Gustin (5, Chenango); son William W. Gustin (4, Chenango).
  10. Illustrated History and Biographical Record of Lenawee County, Michigan, by John I. Knapp and R. I. Bonner. Times Printing Company, Adrian, Michigan, 1903. Available at Google Books. Biographical sketch of Charles F. Gustin.
  11. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1935, Maria E. Gazlay, died 24 August 1935 in Hamilton, New York.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Hillington Cemetery, Morris, Otsego County, New York, shared headstone: Harriet E. Gazlay / 1818-1896 / Susanna L. Gazlay / 1838-1920 / Lynn H. Gazlay / 1873-1882. Their records provide more details: 1. Harriet Elizabeth Gazlay, born: 2 January 1818 in Connecticut; died: 26 February 1896 in New York; plus names and links for her spouse (Ralph L. Gazlay) and two children (Susanna and Esther). 2. Susanna Leavenworth Gazlay, born: 15 September 1838 in Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio; died: 2 March 1920; plus names and links for her parents and one sibling. 3. Lynn Harold Gazlay, born: 21 August 1873; died: 30 January 1882; plus names and links for his parents.
  13. Deaths, Morris Chronicle, Morris, Otsego County, New York, Town of Morris Deaths, extracted from issues of the Morris Chronicle by Jerry Reed (available at US Gen Web website). Gasley, Lynn H., died 29 January 1882, 8 years 8 months.
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Otsego County, New Lisbon, Page 5, family of Walter Rundell (66, CT, farmer), R. L. Gazeley (52, NY, shoemaker), Harriett Gazeley (41, NY), Suzannah Gazeley (22, NY), Celia O. Gazeley (18, NY), Esther F. Gazeley (16, NY).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Page 57, Celia Gazly, 25, New York, cheese maker.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Oneida County, Bridgewater, Enumeration District 86, Page No. 25A; family of Joshua Chase (62, New York, farmer); wife Celia Chase (35, New York); son Lyn J. Chase (1, New York).
  17. New York State Census, 1892, Otsego County, Morris, Page 10, family of Celia Chase (47); Lynn Chase (13).
  18. Cemetery Record, Bridgewater Universalist Cemetery, Bridgewater, Oneida County, New York. Available at USGenWeb (website), New York. Chase, Celia Gazlay, wife of Joshua W. Chase; born: 30 October 1844; died: 28 October 1892.
  19. Cemetery Record, Bridgewater Universalist Cemetery, Bridgewater, Oneida County, New York. Available at USGenWeb (website), New York. Chase, Joshua W., died 25 January 1886, age 68 years, 11 months, 9 days [so calculated birth date is 16 February 1817].
  20. Marriage Announcement, Daily Observer, Utica, New York; Available at fultonhistory.com. 2 May 1877, Chase--Gazlay. In this city, May 1st, 1877, by Rev. N. R. Everts, J. W. Chase, Esq., of Bridgewater, to Miss Celia Gazlay, of the same place.
  21. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Chase, Lynn Joshua; born: 28 October 1878; address: US Govt Depot, East Columbus, Ohio; laborer; nearest relative: Mr. Etta Parker, New Berlin, Chenango, New York.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Otsego County, Morris Village, Enumeration District 125, Sheet No. 1B; family of Fran Stanboro (31, New York, Nov 1868, teacher); wife of 4 years Effie Stanboro (25, New York, Oct 1874); border Lynn J. Chase (21, New York, Oct 1878, capitalist).
  23. Find a Grave (website). Hillington Cemetery, Morris, Otsego County, New York, shared headstone: Ira A. Luce / 1851-1901 / Esther F. Gazlay / His wife / 1854-1934. Their records provide more details: 1. Ira A. Luce, born: 1851; died: 1901; plus the name and link to his wife Esther. 2. Esther Floretta Gazlay Luce Parker, born: 10 February 1854 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; died: 14 February 1934 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York; plus names and links to her parents, spouse (first) and one sibling.
  24. New York State Census, 1875, Madison County, Brookfield, Page 1, family of Ralph L. Gazlay (67, Chenango, farmer); wife Harriet E. Gazlay (67, Conn); daughter Susan L. Gazlay (36, Ohio); daughter Eddie G. Luce (21, Otsego, dressmaker); son [sic, son-in-law] Ira A. Luce (24, Herkimer, farm laborer).
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Oneida County, Bridgewater, Enumeration District 86, Page No. 5A, family of Ira Luce (28, N.Y., farm laborer); wife Ettie Luce (26, N.Y.); sister-in-law Susie Luce ([age not discernible], Ohio, listed as maimed, crippled, bedridden, or otherwise disabled); mother-in-law Gazlay (71, Conn.).
  26. New York State Census, 1905, Otsego County, 1st Election District, Edmeston, Page 13, family of Esther F. Luce (51, dressmaker at home); sister Susana Gazley [sic] (66).
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 122, Sheet No. 2B, family of Esther Parker (60, New York, widow); sister Susanna Gazeley [sic] (81, Ohio, single).
  28. Find a Grave (website). Butternut Valley Cemetery, Burlington, Otsego County, New York, Elijah Parker, born: 24 June 1841; died: 7 July 1912 [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, spouse (first), and 3 children].
  29. New York County Marriages, 1908-1935, Elijah E. Parker, age 69, born in New Lisbon; father: Elisha Parker; mother: Ursilla Hubbard; widower, 2nd marriage; Esther F. Luce, age 56, born in South Edmeston; father; Ralph Gazlay; mother: Harriet Hart; widow, 2nd marriage; married on 31 August 1910 in New Berlin.
Third Generation
7. Dorr Hart Gazlay3 (Judah,2 Harriet1), born 18 January 1868 in West Edmeston, Otsego County, New York;1, 2, 3 died 13 October 1922 in Lake Moraine, Madison County, New York.1, 3, 4 Dorr married, first, 26 June 1895 in Verona, Oneida County, New York, Aura Brockway3, 7 (born 1869, the daughter of James Brockway and Elizabeth _____;5 Aura died 7 October 1902; aura died of Bright's disease3, 5, 6). Dorr married, second, 1 December 1903 in Oneida, Madison County, New York, Flora Belle Eastman3, 10 (born 1871 in Madison County, New York, the daughter of Charles Eastman and Sarah McGuinness;8 Flora died 13 February 1931 in Oneida, Madison County, New York3, 8, 9). Dorr is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida, Madison County, New York.1, 3, 4 Aura is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton, Madison County, New York.3, 5 Flora is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida, Madison County, New York.8

Dorr Hart Gazlay was educated in Morris High School. By occupation he was a merchant owning a grocery store in Hamilton, N. Y., and a store and boat business at Lake Moraine near Hamilton, N. Y. He had brown eyes, dark hair, and stood 5 ft. 6 in. tall. In later life he was quite heavy. He died of heart trouble.3

The article reporting his death provides additional details:4


Hamilton.

DORR H. GAZLAY FOUND DEAD.

Oct. 18.- Dorr H. Gazlay was found dead in bed at his cottage at Lake Moraine last Friday morning. He had been in his usual health until Thursday, when he suffered a slight attack of indigestion. Friday Morning when he did not arise as usual, Mrs. Gazlay went to his room to call him and found that he had expired several hours before. Mr. Gazlay was the son of the late J. H. Gazlay and Maria Gazlay. As a young man he was a grocery clerk. He conducted a grocery business on Main street for a long term of years. For several years he has been running a small grocery store at Lake Moraine during the camping season. Mr. Gazlay is survived by his wife, two sons, Paul M. of Chicago, Charles of Hamilton, his mother, Mrs. Maria Gazlay, one sister, Mrs. Grace Shurger, and two brothers, Arthur J. and S. Howard, all of this place. The funeral was held at his home Monday. Interment was made in Oneida.


Child of Dorr Hart Gazlay and Aura Brockway:

+13i. Paul Maynard Gazlay, born 6 June 1896; died February 1966. Married Marguerite Sullivan.

Child of Dorr Hart Gazlay and Flora Belle Eastman:

+14i. Charles Eastman Gazlay, born 12 November 1909 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York; died 27 July 1943 in Clifton Springs, New York. Married Elizabeth Rhoda Newt.

8. Arthur Jay Gazlay3 (Judah,2 Harriet1), born 8 February 1870 in Bridgewater, Oneida County, New York;2, 3 died 23 February 1965 in Glenview, Cook County, Illinois.11, 12 Arthur married, 2 April 1908 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York, Inez E. Lincoln3 (born 2 April 1879 in Madison, Madison County, New York, the daughter of John Manchester Lincoln and Mary Grimshaw;3 Inez died 22 August 1921 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York3, 13, 14). Arthur and Inez are buried in Madison Street Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, New York.11, 13

Arthur Jay Gazlay was born Feb. 8, 1870, in Bridgewater, N. Y. His average weight 136 lbs., height 5 ft. 6 in., blue eyes, light hair. His hair turned grey after typhoid pneumonia in 1902. He graduated from Morris High School and attended Colgate Academy for three years - Class of 1894. He worked in a grocery or hardware store most of his life. He joined the Morris Baptist Church, Sept. 2, 1888, and Hamilton Baptist Church 1891, where he served for many years as a deacon.

April 2, 1908, he married Inez Lincoln at No. 19 Montgomery Street, Hamilton, N. Y. Her parents were John Manchester Lincoln and Mary (Grimshaw) Lincoln. She was born in the township of Madison, east of Lake Moraine, April 2, 1879 (on a farm). Arther was 38 and Inez was married on her 29th birthday. They were married at the Lincoln home where she had lived with her brother and three sisters, by the Methodist minister, Rev. W. H. English. S. Edward Lincoln and Grace Gazlay were the attendants. Mrs. H. O. Williamson played the wedding march. There were about fifty relatives and friends present. They went to New York City for a wedding trip.

For six years they lived at 33 Maple Ave. in the home owned by Leon Waldron. Then they bought the home on Payne Street. In 1955 Arthur and Grace lived in the small apartment and Howard owns the house.3


Children of Arthur Jay Gazlay and Inez E. Lincoln:

+15i. Margaret Lincoln Gazlay, born 16 May 1910 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York; died 15 July 1978 in Manitoba Province, Canada. Married Emory F. Howe.
+16ii. Mary Elizabeth Gazlay, born 24 December 1915 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York; died July 1978. Married Raymond Wright Carden.
+17iii. John Hart Gazlay, born 17 December 1917 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York; died 13 September 2008. Married Evelyn Louise Brown.

10. Grace Lillian Gazlay3 (Judah,2 Harriet1), born 5 October 1876 in Morris, Otsego County, New York;3 died 18 February 1970 in Oneida, Madison County, New York.15 Grace married, 18 April 1916 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York, Rodney Shurger3 (born 3 September 1845 in Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, the son of Joseph Shurger and Ann _____;3 Rodney died 30 January 19193). Grace is buried in Madison Street Cemetery, Madison, Madison County, New York.15 Rodney is buried in Earlville, Madison County, New York.3

Grace L. was born Oct. 5, 1876, in Morris, N. Y. She is 5 ft. 5 1/2 in., average weight 119 lbs., eyes dark brown, and hair prematurely grey. She attended Morris and Hamilton High Schools. At the age of 12 she joined the Morris Baptist Church. She describes herself as deeply affected by circumstances, gets blue and discouraged easily, and lacking of self confidence.

She married Rodney Shurger of Earlville, N. Y. April 18, 1916, at the home of her parents in the Gazlay Block in Hamilton, N. Y. Rodney Shurger was born Sept. 8, 1845, near Ithaca, N. Y., and his parents were Joseph and Ann Shurger. The wedding was a very simple home wedding, only immediate relatives present. The bride was attired in a blue traveling suit, carried a bouquet of carnations. Master Charles K. Gazlay and Margaret L. Gazlay were attendants.

They lived in Earlville, N. Y. Rodney died of influenza Jan. 30, 1919, and was buried in Earlville, N. Y. Since then Grace resided with her mother until her death in 1935, and then with her brother Arthur. Since Inez death in 1921 Grace kept house for her brother Arthur.3


11. Silas Howard Gazlay3 (Judah,2 Harriet1), born 16 September 1893 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York;3, 16, 17 died 9 March 1962 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York.17, 18 Silas married, 17 August 1916 in Clinton, Oneida County, New York, Edith Blair3 (born 29 July 1890 in Clinton, Oneida County, New York, the daughter of Milford Burdett Blair and Flora Munger Gruman;3, 19 Edith died 196619). Silas and Edith are buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton, Madison County, New York.17, 19

Silas Howard Gazlay, the youngest child of Judah and Marie Gazlay, was born in Hamilton Sept. 16, 1893. He was named for Silas and Howard Matterson.

His average weight was 155 lbs., height 5 ft. 11 1/2 in., hazel eyes, black hair. He was educated in Hamilton, and most of his life was a clerk. He was baptized by Rev. D. H. Clare, May 24, 1908, and joined the Hamilton Baptist Church where he has been active all his life.

At Clinton, N. Y., August 17, 1916, he married Edith Blair. Her parents were Milford Burdett Blair and Flora Munger Gruman Blair. Edith Blair was born July 29, 1890, in Clinton, N. Y. Howard was 23 and Edith 26 at the time of their marriage. The following is a description of their wedding:

Surrounded by the immediate relatives of the contracting parties Miss Edith Blair, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milford Blair of Clinton, N. Y. became the bride of Silas Howard Gazlay in one of the season’s prettiest weddings, at the home of the bride’s parents at high noon last Thursday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Frank N. Churchill, pastor of the Methodist Church, the Methodist ring service being used.

The bride is a charming young woman who was born in Clinton and has always resided there. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milford B. Blair and has a host of friends in the social and business circles, having served efficiently as chief operator at the local telephone exchange, and as a clerk in the Utica office. She received a large and choice collection of beautiful and useful gifts in a number of prenuptial showers which were given her during the past few weeks. The groom is a popular young man, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gazlay of Hamilton. He holds a responsible position in Syracuse. After a brief wedding trip they will make their home at 823 Westcott St., Syracuse.

They lived one year in Syracuse and then moved to Hamilton. They have three children. Howard is very active in the Masonic Order, and an ardent stamp collector.3


Children of Silas Howard Gazlay and Edith Blair:

+18i. Gertrude Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Gazlay, born 23 April 1919 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York; died 28 May 2006. Married (1) Joseph Anthony Brancaccio Married (2) Charles Burton Sperry.
+19ii. Robert Blair Gazlay, born 17 April 1921 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York; died 1986. Married Jane E. Hyatt.
+20iii. Darold Keith Gazlay, born 2 October 1922 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York; died 4 October 2003. Married (1) Carol Mary Belloise Married (2) Eleanor Ruth Hay.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida, Madison County, New York, Dorr H. Gazlay: Dorr Hart / Gazlay / 1868 - 1922 [from grave stone]; the record indicates he died 23 October 1922 but his obituary published 18 October 1922 indicates he died 13 October 1922.
  2. New York State Census, 1875, Otsego County, Town of Morris, Page 17, family of Judah H. Gazley (32, Otsego Co., cheese maker); wife Mariah E. Gazley (26, Chenango Co.); son Dorr H. Gazley (7, Otsego Co.); son Arthur J. Gazley (5, Onieda Co.); son Lin Gazley (1 10/12, Otsego Co.); border Ara Beekson (24, Otsego Co., labor, cheese factory); John Wilson (18, Otsego Co., labor, cheese factory); mother in law Mary A. Gustin (54, Otsego Co.).
  3. Gazlay History, compiled by Margaret Howe in 1955-1956 (copy available at Gazlay Family History - Sources). Margaret Howe indicated that the document is “based on material my mother Inez L. Gazlay collected, but never lived to edit. Her material has just been copied and explains the more extensive material on generation V and VI. Other information has been added which I found from numerous sources.” Unpublished, 29 pages. Several differences in dates have been found between this document and others, especially A Genealogy of the Leavenworth Family; the latter is considered the more accurate source.
  4. Obituary, Madison County Leader and Observer, Morrisville, New York. 18 October 1922, Dorr H. Gazlay, died 13 October 1922 at Lake Moraine. The article provides biographical details and the names of his survivors.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton, Madison County, New York, Aura Brockway Gazlay, born: 1869; died: 1902 [from record, which indicates Wf of Dorr H. (son of Judah)].
  6. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1902, Aura B. Gazlay, died 7 October 1902 in Hamilton, New York.
  7. Obituary, Syracuse Evening Herald, Syracuse, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. Elizabeth Brockway, 8 December 1898. Died 5 December 1898, wife of James Brockway; mentions her daughter Aura, wife of D. Gazley, as well as three brothers and two sisters.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida, Madison County, New York, Flora Eastman Gazlay: Flora E. / Gazlay / 1871 - 1931 [from grave stone]; the record indicates she died on 13 February.
  9. Obituary, Utica Daily Press, Utica, New York; available at fultonhistory.com; 14 February 1931, Flora Gazley, 59, died 13 February 1931 in Oneida, New York. The article provides brief biographical details and the names of her son and uncle.
  10. Wedding Announcement, The Syracuse Journal, Syracuse, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 2 December 1903, Miss Flora B. Eastman and Dorr Hart Gazlay, married on 1 December 1903 in Oneida, New York.
  11. Madison County, NY (website); Burials in the Madison Street Cemetery; Gazlay, Arthur J.; died 23 February 1965, age 95; 1870-1965; the record indicates he was the husband of Inez E. (Lincoln) Gazlay, and brother of Grace G. (Gazlay) Shurger.
  12. Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1871-1998, Arthur J. Gazlay, died: 23 February 1965 in Glenview, Cook County, Illinois; born: 8 February 1870 in New York; occupation: plumber; father: Judah H. Gazlay; mother: Maria Gustin.
  13. Madison County, NY (website); Burials in the Madison Street Cemetery; Gazlay, Inez E. (Lincoln); died 22 August 1921, age 42; 1879-1921. The record indicates she was the wife of Arthur J. Gazlay.
  14. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1921, Inez E. Gazlay, died 22 August 1921 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York.
  15. Madison County, NY (website); Burials in the Madison Street Cemetery; Shurger, Grace G. (Gazlay); died 18 February 1970, age 93; 1876-1970. Record indicates she was born in New York, she was a widow when she died, and she was a sister of Arthur J. Gazlay.
  16. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Silas Howard Gazlay, No. 19; born: 16 September 1893 in Hamilton, N.Y.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton, Madison County, New York, S. Howard Gazlay, born: 1893; died: 1962 [from record, which indicates: Husb of Edith].
  18. New York, State Health Department, Genealogical Research Death Index, 1957-1963; Silas H. Gazlay, died: 9 March 1962 in Hamilton, Madison [County], New York, age 68.
  19. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton, Madison County, New York, Edith B. Gazlay, born: 1889; died: 1966 [from record, which indicates: Wf of S. Howard].
Fourth Generation
13. Paul Maynard Gazlay4 (Dorr,3 Judah,2 Harriet1), born 6 June 1896;1, 2 died February 1966.1, 3 Paul married Marguerite Sullivan2 (born 9 July 1896, parents not determined;4 Marguerite died December 19814).

Paul followed in his father’s footsteps to become a very successful businessman. He was president of Continental Music Co. of Evanston, Illinois, and president of C. G. Conn of Elkhart, Indiana.2


Children of Paul Maynard Gazlay and Marguerite Sullivan:

+21i. Gerard Marshall Gazlay, born 30 December 1923; died 8 October 2014. Married Nora Ann Walsh.
+22ii. Georgia May Gazlay, born 14 May 1925 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois; died 25 March 2001. Married Edmund Daniel Horner, Jr..

14. Charles Eastman Gazlay4 (Dorr,3 Judah,2 Harriet1), born 12 November 1909 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York;2, 5, 6 died 27 July 1943 in Clifton Springs, New York.2, 5, 6 Charles married, 2 July 1932, Elizabeth Rhoda Newt2, 6 (born 9 May 1915 in Little Falls, Herkimer County, New York, parents not determined;7 Elizabeth died 14 October 1998 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York7). Charles and Elizabeth are buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida, Madison County, New York.5, 7

Charles graduated in 1928 from Hamilton High School in the same class as Margaret Howe. He also graduated from Colgate University, and did graduate work at Syracuse University. At the time of his death he was principal of Clifton Springs High School, N. Y.2


Child of Charles Eastman Gazlay and Elizabeth Rhoda Newt:

+23i. Charles Eastman Gazlay, Jr., born 7 September 1943 in Clifton Springs, New York; died 6 September 1986 in Newark, Wayne County, New York. Married Carolyn ‘Kathy’ Loop.

15. Margaret Lincoln Gazlay4 (Arthur,3 Judah,2 Harriet1), born 16 May 1910 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York;2 died 15 July 1978 in Manitoba Province, Canada.8 Margaret married, 27 March 1932, Emory F. Howe2 (born 24 January 1907, parents not determined;8 Emory died 15 July 1978 in Manitoba Province, Canada8). Margaret and Emory are buried in Green Acres Memorial Park, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona.8

Margaret L. was born May 16, 1910, at 33 Maple Ave., Hamilton, N. Y. She has blue eyes, light hair, dimple in the chin, resembles her mother, but like her father, is a good student. In 1932 she graduated with an A. B. degree from New York State College for Teachers. In 1932 she married Emory Howe, a graduate of Colgate University, and they have one child, Lincoln Bennett Howe, named for his grandmothers. Emory entered the employment of Continental Music Co. in Chicago in 1939, later entering the electronic sales field. They have resided in Chicago or vicinity since then.2, 9


Child of Margaret Lincoln Gazlay and Emory F. Howe:

+24i. Lincoln Bennett ‘Link’ Howe, born 24 March 1933 in Nyack, Rockland County, New York; died 24 August 2004 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Married Kathleen Mary ‘Kathy’ Oxler.

16. Mary Elizabeth Gazlay4 (Arthur,3 Judah,2 Harriet1), born 24 December 1915 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York;2, 10, 11 died July 1978.10 Mary married, 1 July 1939, Raymond Wright Carden2 (born 3 March 1905, the son of Harry William Carden;11, 12 Raymond died December 196812).

Mary E. was born Dec. 24, 1915, at the Payne Street home. She was named Mary for Grandma Lincoln, and Elizabeth for Grandma Gazlay. She has blue eyes and curly hair. She resembles her father in looks and ways, but has the dimple in her chin, like her mother. She graduated from State Teachers College, Buffalo, N. Y. July 1st, 1939, she married Raymond Garden, a graduate of Colgate University. They have two children. Mary and Ray are both teaching on Long Island. They reside at Northport.2


Children of Mary Elizabeth Gazlay and Raymond Wright Carden:

 25i. John Klock Carden, born 7 March 1942.2
 26ii. Peter Briggs Carden, born 12 March 1945.2

17. John Hart Gazlay4 (Arthur,3 Judah,2 Harriet1), born 17 December 1917 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York;2, 13, 14 died 13 September 2008.13, 14 John married, 20 September 1947 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Evelyn Louise Brown2 (born 30 January 1922 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the daughter of Harold H. Brown and Ella I. Kure;15, 16 Evelyn died 15 February 199115). John is buried in Irving Park Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.14

John Hart Gazlay was born Dec. 17, 1917, at the family home on Payne Street. He was named John for Grandfather Lincoln and Hart for Grandfather Gazlay, keeping the same initials as Grandfather Gazlay. He has blue eyes, light curly hair, has a dimple in the right cheek, and resembles his father in many ways. As he grows older he resembles Howard. He graduated from Oswego State Teachers College, Oswego, N. Y. He served three years in the Armed Forces during World War II. Most of this time he was with the Air Corps Band. He plays cornet, has sung with the Swedish Glee Club in Chicago, and sings in the choir. He has resided in Chicago since 1945. Sept. 20th, 1947, he married Evelyn Brown in a beautiful church wedding in North Shore Baptist Church, Chicago, Ill. They have one son, Ronald Gazlay - Ronnie has the long, narrow face, and one would quickly say, “yes, he is a Gazlay.”2


Children of John Hart Gazlay and Evelyn Louise Brown:

+27i. Ronald Gazlay, born 16 April 1953. Married Shellie H. Green.
 28ii. Richard A. ‘Rick’ Gazlay, born 20 August 1958.14, 17

18. Gertrude Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Gazlay4 (Silas,3 Judah,2 Harriet1), born 23 April 1919 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York;2, 18 died 28 May 2006.18 Betty married, first, 2 September 1944 in New York, New York, Joseph Anthony Brancaccio2, 20 (born 12 April 1902 in Irvington, Westchester County, New York, parents not determined;18, 19, 20 Joseph died 24 March 1986 in Pinellas County, Florida18, 19, 20, 21). Betty married, second, 22 December 1989 in Pinellas County, Florida, Charles Burton Sperry25 (born 26 June 1908, parents not determined;22, 23, 24 Charles died 21 June 1992 in Pinellas County, Florida22, 23, 24). Betty is buried in Dearborn Cemetery, Dearborn, Oneida County, New York.18 Joseph is buried in Dearborn Cemetery, Dearborn, Oneida County, New York.18 Charles is buried in Grandview Cemetery, Whitesboro, Oneida County, New York.22

Gertrude E. was born in Hamilton, N. Y., April 23, 1919. She was named by her mother for her two sisters Gertrude and Elizabeth Blair. At ten months she weighed 17 1/2 lbs., has brown hair and blue eyes, and was rather quiet like her father. She worked for several years in a Nursery School and at present [1950s] is a nurse at Grasslands Hospital, East View, N. Y., and lives in Ossining, N. Y.2


Children of Gertrude Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Gazlay and Joseph Anthony Brancaccio:

 29i. Keith Joseph Brancaccio, born 28 May 1945.2
 30ii. Vincent Howard Brancaccio, born 12 July 1946.2
 31iii. Jo Ann Brancaccio, born 12 September 1955.2
 32iv. Jane Brancaccio, born 18 April 1957.2

19. Robert Blair Gazlay4 (Silas,3 Judah,2 Harriet1), born 17 April 1921 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York;2, 26 died 1986.26 Robert married, 20 April 1946, Jane E. Hyatt2 (born 31 December 1920 in Cazenovia, Madison County, New York, the daughter of Hobbie E. Hyatt and Grayce H. Smith;27 Jane died 20 December 199628). Robert is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton, Madison County, New York.26

Robert B. was born April 17, 1921, at 8 John St., Hamilton, N. Y. He weighed 9 1/2 lbs., named by his mother, has brown hair, blue eyes and is described as an affectionate child with good disposition. He served in World War II for three years, most of the time overseas. He is at present [1950s] traveling for Morrell Meat Packing Company and lives in North Syracuse, New York.2


Child of Robert Blair Gazlay and Jane E. Hyatt:

+33i. Alan Robert Gazlay, born 24 January 1955. Married Peggy Smith.

20. Darold Keith Gazlay4 (Silas,3 Judah,2 Harriet1), born 2 October 1922 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York;2, 29, 30 died 4 October 2003.29, 30 Darold married, first, 16 May 1953 in Tarrytown, Westchester County, New York, Carol Mary Belloise2, 33 (born 24 December 1932 in Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County, New York, the daughter of Dominic Belloise and Frances Rutiglan;31, 32 Carol died 11 March 199931). Darold married, second, 1964, Eleanor Ruth Hay2 (born 13 December 1922 in New Jersey, the daughter of George Hay and Ruth Larrabee;34, 35, 36, 37 Eleanor died 9 April 199434, 35). Darold is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton, Madison County, New York.29 Eleanor is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton, Madison County, New York.34

Darold K. was born 18 Bluff St., Hamilton, N. Y., Oct. 2, 1922, weighed 9 lbs., has very dark blue eyes, and brown hair, named for his mother’s Uncle Buster. At six months he was a very happy disposition, and weighed 16 1/2 lbs. He looks more like the Gazlays and has worked most of the time in a grocery store. At present [1950s] he is living in Ossining, N. Y.2


  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazlay, Paul, no. 545-09-4854
  2. Gazlay History, compiled by Margaret Howe in 1955-1956 (copy available at Gazlay Family History - Sources). Margaret Howe indicated that the document is “based on material my mother Inez L. Gazlay collected, but never lived to edit. Her material has just been copied and explains the more extensive material on generation V and VI. Other information has been added which I found from numerous sources.” Unpublished, 29 pages. Several differences in dates have been found between this document and others, especially A Genealogy of the Leavenworth Family; the latter is considered the more accurate source.
  3. The Gazlay Family in America, with sections titled “Ten Generations of American Gazlays” for several branches of the Gazlay family. Document is marked on one page, “From Gerard Gazlay, Jr. Jan. 1980.” Unpublished, nine unnumbered pages. Photocopy in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  4. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Marguerite Gazlay, no. 552-92-9096
  5. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida, Madison County, New York, Charles E. Gazlay: Charles E. / Gazlay / 1910 - 1943 [from grave stone]. From the record: born: 12 November 1909 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York; died: 29 July 1943 in New York [his obituary published on Thursday 29 July 1943 indicates he died on Tuesday, making his date of death 27 July 1943]. The name and link for his spouse are also provided.
  6. Obituary, Clifton Springs Press, Clifton Springs, Ontario County, New York, 29 July 1943, Charles E. Gazley Passes at 33 [sic, the article correctly spells his surname Gazlay], died 27 July 1943 at the Sanitarium, Clifton Springs, NY. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife and [step] brother.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida, Madison County, New York, Elizabeth Rhoda Nutt [sic] Gazlay: Nana / Elizabeth Newt / Gazlay / 1915 - 1998 [from grave stone]; the record indicates born: 9 May 1915 in Little Falls, Herkimer County, New York; died: 14 October 1998 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, and a note: Wf of Charles E. Sr. 1910-1943.n A link to her spouse is provided.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Green Acres Memorial Park, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, Emory F. Howe and Margaret Howe, both died 15 July 1978 in Manitoba in an automobile accident; Emory was born: 24 January 1907; Margaret Howe was born: 1910 [from record, which provides their joint obituary, from the Arizona Republic, July 20, 1978, transcribed by Rhonda Holton].
  9. Madison County, NY (website); Burials in the Madison Street Cemetery; Gazlay, Inez E. (Lincoln); died 22 August 1921, age 42; 1879-1921. The record indicates she was the wife of Arthur J. Gazlay.
  10. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Mary Carden, no. 125-32-5252
  11. Klock-Clock, by Helen Laura Clock Williams, Euclid, Ohio, 1953, with Supplements 1-3. Page 69 provides details of Maude Lillian Briggs, her husband Harry William Carden, and their children.
  12. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Carden, Raymond, no. 125-32-5795
  13. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). John H. Gazlay, no. 094-07-2225
  14. Obituary, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois. John Hart Gazlay, 15 September 2008. Died 13 September 2008.
  15. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Evelyn L. Gazlay, no. 352-18-8194
  16. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Evelyn Louise Gazlay, born: 30 January 1922 in Chicago, Illinois; father: Harold H. Brown; mother: Ella I. Kure.
  17. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  18. BillionGraves (website). Dearborn Cemetery, Dearborn, Oneida County, New York, Joseph A. Brancaccio / Apr. 12, 1902 - Mar. 24, 1986 / G. Elizabeth Brancaccio / Apr. 23, 1919 - May 28, 2006 [from gravestone].
  19. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Joseph Brancaccio, no. 080-10-3366; died: March 1986; born: 12 April 1902; last place of residence: Pinellas [County], Florida.
  20. Obituary, The Observer-Dispatch, Utica, New York; 26 March 1986, Joseph A. Brancaccio, born in Irvington, New York; died 24 March 1986 in Florida. The article provides vital and biographical details and the name of his wife, children, and their spouses.
  21. Florida Death Index 1877-1998; available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Brancaccio, Joseph B., died: 24 March 1986 in Pinellas [County], Florida, age 83.
  22. Find a Grave (website). Grandview Cemetery, Whitesboro, Oneida County, New York, Charles B. Sperry: Charles B. Sperry / 1908-1992 [from grave marker].
  23. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Sperry, Charles B., no. 118-10-5165; died: 21 June 1992; born: 26 June 1908; last place of residence: Oneida [County], New York.
  24. Florida Death Index 1877-1998; available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Sperry, Charles B., died: 21 June 1992 in Pinellas [County], Florida, age 83.
  25. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Charles B. Sperry and G. Elizabeth Brancaccio, married on 22 December 1989 in Pinellas [County], Florida, Cert# 136342.
  26. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton, Madison County, New York, Robert B. Gazlay, born: 1921; died: 1986 [from record, which indicates: Son of S. Howard & Edith, WW II Vet].
  27. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Jane Hyatt Gazlay, born: 31 December 1920 in Cazenovia, New York; father: Hobbie E. Hyatt; mother: Grayce H. Smith.
  28. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Jane H. Gazlay, died: 20 December 1996; born: 31 December 1920; residence zip code: 13212 [Syracuse, New York].
  29. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton, Madison County, New York, Darold K. Gazlay, born: 1922; died: 2003 [from record, which indicates: son of S. Howard & Edith, husb of Eleanor].
  30. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazlay, Darold K., no. 067-18-5384; died: 4 October 2003; born: 2 October 1922; last place of residence: Cochise [County], Arizona.
  31. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Carol Belloise, died: 11 March 1999; born: 24 December 1932; last place of residence: Westchester County, New York.
  32. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Carol Mary Gazlay, born: 24 December 1932 in Dobbs Ferry, New York; other name: Carol Mary Belloise; father: Dominic Belloise; mother: Frances Rutiglan.
  33. Marriage Announcement, The Daily News, Tarrytown, New York, 22 May 1953, marriage of Carol Belloise and Darold Gazlay on 16 May 1953 in Tarrytown, New York. The article provides the names of their parents, members of the wedding party, and other attendees.
  34. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton, Madison County, New York, Eleanor H. Gazlay, born: 1922; died: 1994 [from record, which indicates: Wf of Darold].
  35. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazlay, Eleanor H., no. 067-18-8935; died: 9 April 1994; born: 13 December 1922; last place of residence: Cochise [County], Arizona.
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Madison County, Cazenovia, Enumeration District 27-5, Sheet No. 4A, family of Geo. W. Hay (30, New York, mechanic, auto, first married age 21); wife Ruth Hay (28, New York, first married age 19); daughter Eleanor Hay (7, New Jersey); daughter Jeanette Hay (1 2/12, New York).
  37. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Madison County, Cazenovia, Enumeration District 27-6, Sheet No. 2B, family of George Hay (40, New York, oil burner salesman); wife Ruth Hay (38, New York, baker, own home); daughter Eleanor Hay (17, New Jersey); daughter Janette Hay (11, New York).
Fifth Generation
21. Gerard Marshall Gazlay5 (Paul,4 Dorr,3 Judah,2 Harriet1), born 30 December 1923;1, 2 died 8 October 2014.3 Gerard married Nora Ann Walsh6 (born 23 June 1923 in Illinois, parents not determined;4, 5 Nora died 12 July 1983 in San Diego County, California4, 5).

Children of Gerard Marshall Gazlay and Nora Ann Walsh:

 34i. Gerard Marshall ‘Gerry’ Gazlay, Jr., born 30 November 1948 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois;1, 7, 8 died 24 October 2010 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.7, 8
 35ii. John Paul Gazlay, born 12 December 1950.1, 2
+36iii. David Hamilton Gazlay, born 17 August 1954; died 6 February 2013. Married Marlene Reynolds.
+37iv. Richard Frederick Gazlay, born 18 April 1957 in San Francisco County, California; died 27 January 2011. Married Janet A. Moreau.
 38v. Nanette Marcia Gazlay, born 6 June 1958.1, 2
 39vi. Sheila Virginia Gazlay, born 24 September 1963.1, 2

22. Georgia May Gazlay5 (Paul,4 Dorr,3 Judah,2 Harriet1), born 14 May 1925 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois;9 died 25 March 2001.9 Georgia married, 17 June 1952 in Cook County, Illinois, Edmund Daniel Horner, Jr.10 (born ____, parents not determined; Edmund died 19679).

Child of Georgia May Gazlay and Edmund Daniel Horner, Jr.:

 40i. Patrick Horner, born 23 January 1955.2

23. Charles Eastman Gazlay, Jr.5 (Charles,4 Dorr,3 Judah,2 Harriet1), born 7 September 1943 in Clifton Springs, New York;6, 11, 12, 13 died 6 September 1986 in Newark, Wayne County, New York.11, 12, 13 Charles married, 1966, Carolyn ‘Kathy’ Loop14 (born 7 June 1947 in Oneida, Madison County, New York, the daughter of William Dale Loop and Arlene Eberle;14 Kathy died 2 May 2013 in Nelson, Madison County, New York14). Charles is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida, Madison County, New York.11

“Little Charles” was born soon after his father’s death, and afterward he lived in Hamilton, N. Y., with his grandmother Mrs. Newt, his mother having remarried.6


Children of Charles Eastman Gazlay, Jr. and Carolyn ‘Kathy’ Loop:

+41i. Jeffric Eastman Gazlay, born 13 September 1966. Married Heather Lynn Hubler.
 42ii. Pauhl Bogue Gazlay, born 7 May 1969.2

24. Lincoln Bennett ‘Link’ Howe5 (Margaret,4 Arthur,3 Judah,2 Harriet1), born 24 March 1933 in Nyack, Rockland County, New York;6, 15 died 24 August 2004 in Honolulu, Hawaii.15 Link married, 27 July 1968 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, Kathleen Mary ‘Kathy’ Oxler16 (born 25 December 1942, parents not determined2).

27. Ronald Gazlay5 (John,4 Arthur,3 Judah,2 Harriet1), born 16 April 1953.6, 17 Ronald married Shellie H. Green (born 16 June 1955, parents not determined2, 17).

Children of Ronald Gazlay and Shellie H. Green:

 43i. Talia Elle Gazlay, born 6 December 1986;2 died 21 September 2021.2, 18
 44ii. John Hart Gazlay, born 1 December 1989; (triplet).17
+45iii. Jacob Evan ‘Jake’ Gazlay, born 1 December 1989; (triplet). Married Dee Fritz.
+46iv. Ariel Ruth Gazlay, born 1 December 1989; (triplet). Married Ken Keiner.

33. Alan Robert Gazlay5 (Robert,4 Silas,3 Judah,2 Harriet1), born 24 January 1955.6 Alan married Peggy Smith6 (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Alan Robert Gazlay and Peggy Smith:

 47i. Robert Paul Gazlay, born 16 January 1979.2

  1. The Gazlay Family in America, with sections titled “Ten Generations of American Gazlays” for several branches of the Gazlay family. Document is marked on one page, “From Gerard Gazlay, Jr. Jan. 1980.” Unpublished, nine unnumbered pages. Photocopy in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. Email between Jodi Gazlay and Lee Gazlay, February 2021.
  4. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Nora Gazlay, no. 336-12-4351
  5. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Gazlay, Nora Ann, born: 23 June 1923 in Illinois; died: 12 July 1983 in San Diego; father: Walsh; mother: Gray.
  6. Gazlay History, compiled by Margaret Howe in 1955-1956 (copy available at Gazlay Family History - Sources). Margaret Howe indicated that the document is “based on material my mother Inez L. Gazlay collected, but never lived to edit. Her material has just been copied and explains the more extensive material on generation V and VI. Other information has been added which I found from numerous sources.” Unpublished, 29 pages. Several differences in dates have been found between this document and others, especially A Genealogy of the Leavenworth Family; the latter is considered the more accurate source.
  7. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gerard Marshall Gazlay, no. 552-94-3713
  8. Obituary, The Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon, 8 November 2010, Gerard Gazlay, Jr. “Gerry”, died 24 October 2010 in Eugene, Oregon; born: 30 November 1948 in Evanston, Illinois. The article provides the names of his parents and siblings.
  9. Obituary, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois. Georgia May Horner, 21 April 2001. Died 25 March 2001.
  10. Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960, available at ancestry.com. Edmund D. Horner, Jr. and Georgia Gazlay, 17 June 1952.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida, Madison County, New York, Charles Eastman Gazlay, Jr.: Charles Eastman / Gazlay, Jr. / 1943 - 1986 [from grave stone].
  12. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Charles E. Gazlay, no. 097-34-1360; died: September 1986; born: 7 September 1943; last place of residence: Monroe [County], New York.
  13. Obituary, Post-Standard, Syracuse, New York; 8 September 1986, Charles E. Gazlay, died: 6 September 1986 in Newark, New York. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his mother and two sons.
  14. Obituary, Utica Observer-Dispatch (website: uticaod.com), 15 May 2013, C. Kathy Loop McKinnon, died 2 May 2013 in Nelson, N.Y. The article provides vital and biographical details, and the names of her parents, two husbands, children, grandchildren, and siblings.
  15. Obituary, Starbulletin.com (newspaper), Honolulu, Hawaii, 24 August 2004, Lincoln Bennett ‘Link’ Howe, died 24 August 2004; the article provides vital details and the name of his wife.
  16. Wedding Announcement, Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona; 28 July 1968, Kathleen Mary Oxler and Lincoln Bennett Howe, married on 27 July 1968 in Kansas City, Missouri. The article provides the names of their parents and other relatives and friends.
  17. Obituary, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois. John Hart Gazlay, 15 September 2008. Died 13 September 2008.
  18. Obituary, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois. 24 September 2021, Talia Elle Gazlay, age 34. The article provides biographical details and the names of her parents, grandparents, siblings, and niece.
Sixth and Seventh Generations
36. David Hamilton Gazlay6 (Gerard,5 Paul,4 Dorr,3 Judah,2 Harriet1), born 17 August 1954;1, 2, 3 died 6 February 2013.1 David married Marlene Reynolds2 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of David Hamilton Gazlay and Marlene Reynolds:

 48i. Jamie Elaine Gazlay, born 26 May 1980 in San Diego County, California.3
 49ii. Jodi Ann Gazlay, born 28 December 1981 in San Diego County, California.3

37. Richard Frederick Gazlay6 (Gerard,5 Paul,4 Dorr,3 Judah,2 Harriet1), born 18 April 1957 in San Francisco County, California;2, 3, 4, 5 died 27 January 2011.5 Richard married Janet A. Moreau (born 19 January 1963, parents not determined3).

Richard was a well known rock and blues guitarist performing under the name Slam Buckra, mainly in Shasta County, California.


41. Jeffric Eastman Gazlay6 (Charles,5 Charles,4 Dorr,3 Judah,2 Harriet1), born 13 September 1966.3 Jeffric married Heather Lynn Hubler7 (born 8 February 1971, parents not determined3, 6).

Children of Jeffric Eastman Gazlay and Heather Lynn Hubler:

 50i. Quinn Eastman Gazlay, born 8 August 1994.3
 51ii. Carli Cierra Gazlay, born 30 April 2002.3, 6

45. Jacob Evan ‘Jake’ Gazlay6 (Ronald,5 John,4 Arthur,3 Judah,2 Harriet1), born 1 December 1989; (triplet).8 Jake married, 6 September 2020 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, Dee Fritz3 (born ca. 1991, parents not determined).

46. Ariel Ruth Gazlay6 (Ronald,5 John,4 Arthur,3 Judah,2 Harriet1), born 1 December 1989; (triplet).8 Ariel married, 28 July 2018, Ken Keiner3 (born 19 January 1987, parents not determined3).

Child of Ariel Ruth Gazlay and Ken Keiner:

 52i. Grayson Keiner.

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazlay, David H., No. 532-62-6889; died: 6 February 2013; born: 17 August 1954.
  2. The Gazlay Family in America, with sections titled “Ten Generations of American Gazlays” for several branches of the Gazlay family. Document is marked on one page, “From Gerard Gazlay, Jr. Jan. 1980.” Unpublished, nine unnumbered pages. Photocopy in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  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, Richard F. Gazlay, born: 18 April 1857 in San Francisco [County], California; mother: Walsh.
  5. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazlay, Richard Frederick, died: 27 January 2011; born: 18 April 1957; place of last residence: Redding, Shasta [County], California.
  6. voteref.com.
  7. Obituary, Utica Observer-Dispatch (website: uticaod.com), 15 May 2013, C. Kathy Loop McKinnon, died 2 May 2013 in Nelson, N.Y. The article provides vital and biographical details, and the names of her parents, two husbands, children, grandchildren, and siblings.
  8. Obituary, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois. John Hart Gazlay, 15 September 2008. Died 13 September 2008.