Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Flora Belle Eastman


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 Flora Belle Eastman and six of her descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Flora Belle Eastman,1 born 1871 in Madison County, New York, the daughter of Charles Eastman and Sarah McGuinness;1 died 13 February 1931 in Oneida, Madison County, New York.1, 2, 3 Flora married, 1 December 1903 in Oneida, Madison County, New York, Dorr Hart Gazlay3, 7 (born 18 January 1868 in West Edmeston, Otsego County, New York, the son of Judah Hart Gazlay and Maria Elizabeth Gustin;3, 4, 5 Dorr died 13 October 1922 in Lake Moraine, Madison County, New York3, 4, 6). Flora and Dorr are buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida, Madison County, New York.1, 3, 4, 6

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:6


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 Flora Belle Eastman and Dorr Hart Gazlay:

+2i. 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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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. 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.
  5. 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.).
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
Second Generation
2. Charles Eastman Gazlay2 (Flora1), born 12 November 1909 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York;1, 2, 3 died 27 July 1943 in Clifton Springs, New York.1, 2, 3 Charles married, 2 July 1932, Elizabeth Rhoda Newt2, 3 (born 9 May 1915 in Little Falls, Herkimer County, New York, parents not determined;4 Elizabeth died 14 October 1998 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York4). Charles and Elizabeth are buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida, Madison County, New York.1, 4

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.3


Child of Charles Eastman Gazlay and Elizabeth Rhoda Newt:

+3i. 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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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. 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.
Third Generation
3. Charles Eastman Gazlay, Jr.3 (Charles,2 Flora1), born 7 September 1943 in Clifton Springs, New York;1, 2, 3, 4 died 6 September 1986 in Newark, Wayne County, New York.1, 2, 3 Charles married, 1966, Carolyn ‘Kathy’ Loop5 (born 7 June 1947 in Oneida, Madison County, New York, the daughter of William Dale Loop and Arlene Eberle;5 Kathy died 2 May 2013 in Nelson, Madison County, New York5). Charles is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida, Madison County, New York.1

“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.4


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

+4i. Jeffric Eastman Gazlay, born 13 September 1966. Married Heather Lynn Hubler.
 5ii. Pauhl Bogue Gazlay, born 7 May 1969.6

  1. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida, Madison County, New York, Charles Eastman Gazlay, Jr.: Charles Eastman / Gazlay, Jr. / 1943 - 1986 [from grave stone].
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
4. Jeffric Eastman Gazlay4 (Charles,3 Charles,2 Flora1), born 13 September 1966.1 Jeffric married Heather Lynn Hubler3 (born 8 February 1971, parents not determined1, 2).

Children of Jeffric Eastman Gazlay and Heather Lynn Hubler:

 6i. Quinn Eastman Gazlay, born 8 August 1994.1
 7ii. Carli Cierra Gazlay, born 30 April 2002.1, 2

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. voteref.com.
  3. 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.