Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Abigail Rhodes Furman


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 Abigail Rhodes Furman and seven of her descendants down to the second generation.


First Generation
1. Abigail Rhodes Furman,1 born 4 September 1805 in Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, the daughter of Samuel Furman and Elizabeth Gazlay;1, 2, 3, 4 died 18 November 1857 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.1, 4 Abigail married, 14 November 1835, Thomas Croly4 (born 22 December 1807 in Ireland, parents not determined;1, 2, 4, 5 Thomas died 15 August 18691, 4). Abigail and Thomas are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York.1

Children of Abigail Rhodes Furman and Thomas Croly:

 2i. Emeline Croly, born 4 December 1836 in New York;2, 6 died 27 October 1914 in DeWitt, Onandaga County, New York.6 Emeline is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York.6
 3ii. Mary S. Croly, born ca. 1839 in New York.2
 4iii. Elizabeth Gelston Croly, born 21 June 1841 in New York;2, 5, 7 died 18 September 1872.7 Elizabeth is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York.7
 5iv. Robert Furman Croly, born 27 July 1843 in New York;2, 5, 7 died 4 November 1866.7 Robert is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York.7
+6v. Augusta Y. Croly, born 1 April 1845 in New York; died 31 May 1899. Married Stephen Wilson.
 7vi. Abigail ‘Abby’ Croly, born 10 September 1847 in New York;2, 5, 8 died 9 May 1932 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.8 Abby is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York.8
+8vii. Thomas S. Croly, born 4 February 1849 in Saratoga County, New York; died 2 May 1913 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. Married Lucy Ball.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York, Croly, Thomas; and Abigail Furman: Thomas Croly / Born / Dec. 22, 1807 / Died / Aug. 15, 1869 / Abigail Furman / Wife of / Thomas Croly / Born / Sep. 4, 1805 / Died Nov. 18, 1857 / Buried at Burnt Hills, NY [from gravestone]; the record provides the names of six of their children.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Saratoga County, Clifton Park, Page No. 518, family of Thomas Croly (45, Ireland, farmer); Abby Croly (45, New York); Emeline Croly (13, New York); Mary S. Croly (11, New York); Josephine E. Croly (9, New York); Robert T. Croly (7, New York); Augusta Croly (5, New York); Abby Croly (3, New York); Thomas S. Croly (1, New York); Henry Proter (56, New York); Eliza Firman (63, New York); Mary Rhyne (25, Ireland); John Wandell (60, New York, carpenter).
  3. Genealogy of the Gazlay Family, collated by Theodore Gazlay, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1890; unpublished. Transcription available at Gazlay Family History (website).
  4. Baker Family History and Genealogy; The Descendants of Josias Furman, Generations 4, 5, and 6. Website.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Saratoga County, Clifton Park, Page No. 42, family of Thomas Croly (55, Ireland); Elizabeth Croly (17, New York); Robert Croly (16, New York, work on farm); Augusta Croly (14, New York); Abby Croly (12, New York); Thomas Croly (11, New York); Eliza Furman (73, New York, boarding); Henry Porter (66, New York, boarding).
  6. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York, Whalen, Emeline Croly: Emeline Croly / Whalen / 1836 - 1914 [from gravestone]; born: 4 December 1836, New York; died: 27 October 1914, DeWitt, Onandaga County, New York [from record].
  7. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York, Croly, Robert F., and Elizabeth Gelston Croly: Robert F. Croly / son of / T. & A. F. Croly / Born / July 27, 1843 / Died / Nov. 4, 1866 / Elizabeth G. Croly / Daughter of / T. & A. F. Croly / Born June 21, 1841 / Died Sep. 18, 1872 [from gravestone];
  8. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York, Croly, Abigail: Abigail Croly / 1847 - 1932 [from gravestone]; born: 10 September 1849, Massachusetts [sic, different year from the gravestone; birthplace is shown as New York in other records]; born: 9 May 1932, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York [from record].
Second Generation
6. Augusta Y. Croly2 (Abigail1), born 1 April 1845 in New York;1, 2, 3 died 31 May 1899.1 Augusta married Stephen Wilson1 (born 30 July 1834, parents not determined;4 Stephen died 8 April 19024). Augusta and Stephen are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York.1, 4

8. Thomas S. Croly2 (Abigail1), born 4 February 1849 in Saratoga County, New York;2, 3, 5 died 2 May 1913 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.5 Thomas married Lucy Ball5 (born 30 October 1848, parents not determined;5 Lucy died 10 June 1926 in Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts5). Thomas and Lucy are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York.5

  1. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York, Wilson, Augusta Croly: Augusta Y. Croly / Wife of / April 1, 1845 / May 31, 1899 [from gravestone]; husband: Stephen Wilson [from record].
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Saratoga County, Clifton Park, Page No. 518, family of Thomas Croly (45, Ireland, farmer); Abby Croly (45, New York); Emeline Croly (13, New York); Mary S. Croly (11, New York); Josephine E. Croly (9, New York); Robert T. Croly (7, New York); Augusta Croly (5, New York); Abby Croly (3, New York); Thomas S. Croly (1, New York); Henry Proter (56, New York); Eliza Firman (63, New York); Mary Rhyne (25, Ireland); John Wandell (60, New York, carpenter).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Saratoga County, Clifton Park, Page No. 42, family of Thomas Croly (55, Ireland); Elizabeth Croly (17, New York); Robert Croly (16, New York, work on farm); Augusta Croly (14, New York); Abby Croly (12, New York); Thomas Croly (11, New York); Eliza Furman (73, New York, boarding); Henry Porter (66, New York, boarding).
  4. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York, Wilson, Stephen: Stephen Wilson / July 30, 1834 / April 8. 1902 [from gravestone]. The record provides the names of two wives and one child.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York, Croly, Thomas S., and Lucy M. Ball: Thomas S. Croly / 1849 - 1918 / Lucy Ball Croly / 1848 - 1926 [from gravestone]; Thomas: born: 4 February 1849, Saratoga County, New York; died: 2 May 1913, Syracuse, Onandaga, New York [from record]; Lucy: born: 30 October 1848; died: 10 June 1926, Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts [from record].