Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - George C. Gazlay


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 George C. Gazlay and nine of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. George C. Gazlay,1 born 13 November 1809 in Otsego County, New York, the son of Alexander Gazlay and Susannah Sutton;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 died 26 February 1888 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.1, 9 George married Pamelia Dailey6, 11 (born 3 April 1805 in Otsego County, New York, the daughter of John Dailey and Mary Nash;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 Pamelia died 29 January 1890 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York10, 12). George and Pamelia are buried in Greenwood Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.1, 13, 10, 13

Children of George C. Gazlay and Pamelia Dailey:

 2i. William A. Gazlay, born 1834 in New York;2, 3, 14 died 1853.13, 14 William is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.13, 14
+3ii. Mary F. Gazlay, born October 1840 in Chenango County, New York; died 1917. Married Tracy B. Wheeler.
+4iii. Emma Arline Gazlay, born April 1844 in Chenango County, New York; died 1911. Married George Jenkins Matteson.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Greenwood Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York, George Gazley, born: 13 November 1809; died: 26 February 1888 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, five siblings, wife and one child).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1840, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Image 3 of 38, George Gazley [indexed as Gayley]: Males: 1 - 5 to 10 [son William A.]; 1 - 30 to 40 [George, head of household]; Females: 1 - 30 to 40 [wife Pamelia].
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Town of New Berlin, page 144, family of George Gazlay (age 41, brick mason), Pamelia Gazlay (age 43), Wm A. Gazlay (age 15), Mary F. Gazlay (age 10), Emma A. Gazlay (age 7), and Abby Hill (age 20).
  4. New York State Census, 1855, Chenango County, New Berlin, family of Geo. C. Gazlay (45, Otsego, mason, resided here 30 years); wife Pamela Gazlay (49, Otsego, resided here 23 years ); child Mary Gazlay (14, Chenango, resided here 14 years); child Emma Gazlay (12, Chenango, resided here 12 years).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, page 100, family of George Gazely (50), Pamelia (54), Mary F. (19), and Emma (17).
  6. New York State Census, 1865, Chenango County, New Berlin, Page 681, family of Geo Gaslay (56, mason), wife Pamelia Gaslay (59, 2 children), child Mary Gaslay (24), and child Emma Gaslay (21).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Page 56, George Gazly, 60, New York, stone mason; Cornelia Gazly, 63, New York. [This is believed to be George and Pamelia (not Cornelia) Gazlay.]
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 100, Page Nos. 14 and 15, family of Geo. C. Gazlay (71, retired stone mason), and wife Pamelia (74). Living with Geo. J. Mattison (36, repairing sewing machines), wife Emma A. (36), daughter Lucia (12), son Linn (6), and daughter May (4).
  9. Obituary, Brookfield Courier, Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. George Gazlay, 29 February 1888. Died in the village of New Berlin Sunday morning 26 February, in his 80th year. This obituary provides a key family link, indicating that a sister, Mrs. John Town, and a brother Mr. Wm. Gazlay, of Utica, are the only surviving children of the once large family of Alexander Gazlay. It also names two daughters, Mrs. George Matteson and Mrs. T. B. Wheeler, and indicates that their mother, his wife, is still living.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Greenwood Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York, Pamelia Gazley, born: 3 April 1805; died: 29 January 1890 (from record, which provides the names and links for her husband and one child).
  11. The Nash Family; or Records of the Descendants of Thomas Nash of New Haven, Connecticut 1640. Collected and Compiled by the Rev. Sylvester Nash, A.M. Hartford: Press of Case, TIffany and Company, 1853. Digitized copy available at Google Books. Page 168, family of Mary Nash, daughter of Josiah Nash, and John Dailey. The entry provides vital details of Mary, John and their eight children, including their third child, Pamelia, who married (1) Henry Gazley, and (2) G. C. Gazley, N. Berlin, N.Y. The identity of this Henry Gazley is uncertain, while her second husband is known from other records to be George C. Gazlay. Page 220, family of Josiah Nash. The entry provides vital details of his family.
  12. Obituary, Brookfield Courier, Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. Pamelia Gazlay, died 29 January 1890 in New Berlin, New York, relict of George Gazlay. Surviving daughters: Mrs. George Matteson and Mrs. Tracy B. Wheeler. The same newspaper page mentions Mr. and Mrs. William Gazlay, Mrs. Harriet Town, and Mrs. Wm. Talbot were in town to attend the funeral.
  13. Cemetery Record, Greenwood Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York. Available at Rootsweb. In a cemetery lot owned by George C. Gazlay, the cemetery record shows the following individuals and their burial dates: Gazlay, E. N. (1845); Gazlay, William A. (1853); Gazlay, George G. (1888); Gazlay, Pamelia (1890); Wheeler, Tracy B. (1908); and Wheeler, Mary Gazlay (1917).
  14. Find a Grave (website). Greenwood Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York, William Gazley, born: 1834; died: 1853 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents).
Second Generation
3. Mary F. Gazlay2 (George1), born October 1840 in Chenango County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 died 1917.11 Mary married, ca. 1868, Tracy B. Wheeler8 (born June 1837 in New York, the son of Prentice Wheeler and Delia Spurr;6, 7, 8 Tracy died 21 December 1908 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York11, 12). Mary and Tracy are buried in Greenwood Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.13

4. Emma Arline Gazlay2 (George1), born April 1844 in Chenango County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 died 1911.19, 20 Emma married, ca. 1865, George Jenkins Matteson16, 18 (born April 1844 in New York, the son of Charles A. Matteson and Lavonia Laura Jeffords;14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 George died 12 April 192620). Emma and George are buried in Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.20

George worked variously as a carpenter and a machinist, according to census records. He served for over two years in Company F, 114th Regiment, New York Infantry during the Civil War, discharged as a corporal.22


Children of Emma Arline Gazlay and George Jenkins Matteson:

+5i. Lucia Matteson, born May 1867 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York; died 6 September 1929. Married (1) William R. Talbot Married (2) William R. Brownbridge.
+6ii. Linn Edward ‘Lynn’ Matteson, born 1 December 1873 in New York; died 24 March 1945. Married Anna Deming.
+7iii. May E. Matteson, born 19 August 1876 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York; died 8 January 1959 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York. Married Benjamin David Haight.

  1. Utica Daily Press, Utica, New York, available at www.fultonhistory.com. Notice of probate of the will of Harriet A. Town, 3 March 1891, Utica, New York. The notice is significant for the names of the individuals listed as Harriet’s next of kin. Although their relationships are not specified in the notice, they are identified as follows: William Gazlay (brother), Ann Baker (not yet identified), Harriet E. Kuhn (niece; daughter of Harriet’s sister Cordelia A. (nee Gazlay) Butterfield), George H. Butterfield (nephew; son of the same sister Cordelia), Mary Wheeler (niece; daughter of Harriet’s brother George C. Gazlay), Emma Matteson (niece; daughter of the same brother George), and three minors, all grandchildren of Harriet’s sister Betsy Ann (nee Gazlay) Angell: Lewis G. Angell, Chester T. Angell, and Bessie M. Angell.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Town of New Berlin, page 144, family of George Gazlay (age 41, brick mason), Pamelia Gazlay (age 43), Wm A. Gazlay (age 15), Mary F. Gazlay (age 10), Emma A. Gazlay (age 7), and Abby Hill (age 20).
  3. New York State Census, 1855, Chenango County, New Berlin, family of Geo. C. Gazlay (45, Otsego, mason, resided here 30 years); wife Pamela Gazlay (49, Otsego, resided here 23 years ); child Mary Gazlay (14, Chenango, resided here 14 years); child Emma Gazlay (12, Chenango, resided here 12 years).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, page 100, family of George Gazely (50), Pamelia (54), Mary F. (19), and Emma (17).
  5. New York State Census, 1865, Chenango County, New Berlin, Page 681, family of Geo Gaslay (56, mason), wife Pamelia Gaslay (59, 2 children), child Mary Gaslay (24), and child Emma Gaslay (21).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Page No. 48, family of Tracy Wheeler (32) and Mary (28).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 100, Page No. 20, family of Tracy Wheeler (43) and wife Mary (40).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 68, Sheet No. 3, family of Tracy Wheeler (Jun 1837) and wife Mary (Oct 1840); married 32 years, no children.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 81, Sheet No. 4B, Mary G. Wheeler (69, widow); no children.
  10. Obituary, Brookfield Courier, Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. George Gazlay, 29 February 1888. Died in the village of New Berlin Sunday morning 26 February, in his 80th year. This obituary provides a key family link, indicating that a sister, Mrs. John Town, and a brother Mr. Wm. Gazlay, of Utica, are the only surviving children of the once large family of Alexander Gazlay. It also names two daughters, Mrs. George Matteson and Mrs. T. B. Wheeler, and indicates that their mother, his wife, is still living.
  11. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org,
  12. Obituary, Brookfield Courier, Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. Tracy B. Wheeler, 23 December 1908, died 21 December 1908 in New Berlin. The obituary gives the names of his parents and other Wheeler relatives, as well as his wife Mary Gazley.
  13. Cemetery Record, Greenwood Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York. Available at Rootsweb. In a cemetery lot owned by George C. Gazlay, the cemetery record shows the following individuals and their burial dates: Gazlay, E. N. (1845); Gazlay, William A. (1853); Gazlay, George G. (1888); Gazlay, Pamelia (1890); Wheeler, Tracy B. (1908); and Wheeler, Mary Gazlay (1917).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, page 54, family of Geo Matteson (26, worker in wagon shop), Emma (26), and Lucy (3).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 100, Page Nos. 14 and 15, family of Geo. C. Gazlay (71, retired stone mason), and wife Pamelia (74). Living with Geo. J. Mattison (36, repairing sewing machines), wife Emma A. (36), daughter Lucia (12), son Linn (6), and daughter May (4).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 68, Sheet No. 1A, family of George Matteson (Apr 1844, carpenter), wife Emma A. (Apr 1844, married 27 years [probably incorrect compared to other records], 3 children, 3 living), son Linn E. (Dec 1873), and daughter May E. (Aug 1876).
  17. New York State Census, 1905, Chenango County, New Berlin, page 4, family of father Geo. J. Matteson (62, wood mechanic), mother Emma Matteson (62), daughter May Matteson (28, saleswoman, dry goods), and son Linn (30, day laborer).
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 81, Sheet No. 3A, family of George J. Mattison (65, cabinet worker in own shop), wife Emma A. (66, married 45 years, 3 children, 3 living), son Linn E. (36, typesetter in printing office), and daughter May E. (35).
  19. Lineage Books, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Volume 148, page 169, lineage of Mrs. Lucia Matteson Brownbridge, No. 147544, born in New Berlin, New York, wife of William R. Brownbridge, daughter of George Jenkins Matteson (b. 1844) and his wife Emma Arline Gazley (1843-1911); granddaughter of Charles A. Matteson (1816-1890) and his wife (married 1839) Laura Levonia Jeffords (1819-1893); and two previous generations; also see 118771.
  20. Cemetery Record, Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York. Available at Rootsweb. Matteson: George J. (12 April 1926); Emma Gazley (1911); Lynn E. (24 March 1945); Ann Deming (25 July 1941).
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 122, Sheet No. 7B, family of Geo. J. Matteson (75, machinist in own shop) and wife Martha (52, immigrated in 1890 from Canada; parents are from England).
  22. Civil War Special Schedule - Surviving Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines, and Widows, etc., S.D. 9, E.D. 153, 1st Div, New Berlin, page 2. Available at familysearch.org. Entry for George J. Matteson, corporal, Company F, Regiment 114 NY Infantry, enlisted 20 Aug 1862, discharged 8 Jun 1865, served 2 years, 9 months, 18 days.
Third Generation
5. Lucia Matteson3 (Emma,2 George1), born May 1867 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 6 September 1929.7 Lucia married, first, ca. 1887, William R. Talbot4 (born April 1865 in New York, parents not determined;3, 4 William died 19147). Lucia married, second, William R. Brownbridge5, 6 (born ca. 1869 in Canada, parents not determined5, 7). Lucia is buried in Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.7 William is buried in Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.7

Children of Lucia Matteson and William R. Talbot:

 8i. Stanley Talbot, born July 1890 in New York.3, 4
+9ii. Emma Louise Talbot, born August 1898 in Illinois; died 18 April 1922. Married Samuel Leroy Medbury.
 10iii. William H. Talbot, born ca. 1913 in New Jersey.5, 8

6. Linn Edward ‘Lynn’ Matteson3 (Emma,2 George1), born 1 December 1873 in New York;2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 died 24 March 1945.15 Lynn married, ca. 1920, Anna Deming13 (born ca. 1888 in New York, parents not determined;13, 14 Anna died 25 July 194115). Lynn and Anna are buried in Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.15

7. May E. Matteson3 (Emma,2 George1), born 19 August 1876 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York;2, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16 died 8 January 1959 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.16, 17 May married, 22 February 1911 in Chenango County, New York, Benjamin David Haight18 (born 1876, the son of Henry L. Haight and Juleete Cole;18 Benjamin died 16 January 192516, 17). May and Benjamin are buried in Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.16, 17, 17

May was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church and the Women’s Auxiliary, and also previously belonged to the Altar Guild. She was survived by her two nephews, Stanley R. Talbot of Haddonfield, New Jersey, and William H. Talbot of Syracuse, New York.16


  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, page 54, family of Geo Matteson (26, worker in wagon shop), Emma (26), and Lucy (3).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 100, Page Nos. 14 and 15, family of Geo. C. Gazlay (71, retired stone mason), and wife Pamelia (74). Living with Geo. J. Mattison (36, repairing sewing machines), wife Emma A. (36), daughter Lucia (12), son Linn (6), and daughter May (4).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 68, Sheet No. 1A, family of William R. Talbot (Apr 1865 in NY, carpenter), wife Lou (May 1867 in NY, married 14 years, 2 children, 2 living), son Stanley R. (July 1890 in NY), and daughter Emma L. (Aug 1898, Illinois).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Pennsylvania, Lycoming County, Loyalsock Township, Enumeration District 52, Sheet No. 6B, family of William R. Talbot (45, editor of newspaper), wife Lou (42, married 23 years, 3 children, 2 living), son Stanley (20, reporter, newspaper), daughter Louise (11).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 122, Sheet No. 11A, family of William Brownbridge (50, Canada, immigrated 1919); wife Lucia (52, NY); and stepson William H. Talbot (7, NJ).
  6. Lineage Books, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Volume 148, page 169, lineage of Mrs. Lucia Matteson Brownbridge, No. 147544, born in New Berlin, New York, wife of William R. Brownbridge, daughter of George Jenkins Matteson (b. 1844) and his wife Emma Arline Gazley (1843-1911); granddaughter of Charles A. Matteson (1816-1890) and his wife (married 1839) Laura Levonia Jeffords (1819-1893); and two previous generations; also see 118771.
  7. Cemetery Record, Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York. Available at Rootsweb. Talbot: William R. (1914); Lusia [sic] Matteson (6 September 1929).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 9-15, Sheet No. 8B, family of E. May Haight (54, NY, widow); and nephew William H. Talbot (18, NJ).
  9. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Lynn Edward Matteson, Card Serial Number A2844. His birth date is listed as 1 December 1873, currently living in Indianapolis, Indiana, and nearest relative as George J. Matteson, New Berlin, NY.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 68, Sheet No. 1A, family of George Matteson (Apr 1844, carpenter), wife Emma A. (Apr 1844, married 27 years [probably incorrect compared to other records], 3 children, 3 living), son Linn E. (Dec 1873), and daughter May E. (Aug 1876).
  11. New York State Census, 1905, Chenango County, New Berlin, page 4, family of father Geo. J. Matteson (62, wood mechanic), mother Emma Matteson (62), daughter May Matteson (28, saleswoman, dry goods), and son Linn (30, day laborer).
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 81, Sheet No. 3A, family of George J. Mattison (65, cabinet worker in own shop), wife Emma A. (66, married 45 years, 3 children, 3 living), son Linn E. (36, typesetter in printing office), and daughter May E. (35).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Enumeration District 49, Sheet 8A, family of Arthur Deming (41, NY, teacher of music), wife Viola Deming (34, NY), border Lynn Mattison (male, 45, NY, machinist in chain co. [listed as single but probably married]), and sister [apparently of Arthur Deming] Anna Mattison (32, NY). [Based on their last names, it appears that Lynn and Anna are already married.]
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Enumeration District 49-310, Sheet No. 9A, family of Lynn Matteson (56, NY, machinist in chain factory) and wife Ann (42, NY).
  15. Cemetery Record, Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York. Available at Rootsweb. Matteson: George J. (12 April 1926); Emma Gazley (1911); Lynn E. (24 March 1945); Ann Deming (25 July 1941).
  16. Obituary, Daily Press, Utica, New York, available at www.fultonhistory.com. May M. Haight, 10 January 1959. Died 8 January 1959 in New Berlin, New York.
  17. Cemetery Record, Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York. Available at Rootsweb. Haight: E. May Matteson (8 January 1959); Benjamin David (17 January 1925).
  18. New York Marriages 1686-1980, available at familysearch.org. Benj. D. Haight (born 1876) and E. May Mattison (born 1876), married 22 February 1911 in Chenango County, New York. Parents of groom: Henry L. Haight and Juleete Cole. Parents of bride: Geo. J. Mattison and Emma Gazley.
Fourth Generation
9. Emma Louise Talbot4 (Lucia,3 Emma,2 George1), born August 1898 in Illinois;1, 2, 3 died 18 April 1922.4 Emma married, before September 1915, Samuel Leroy Medbury3, 6 (born 29 August 1890 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York, parents not determined3, 5). Emma is buried in Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.4

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 68, Sheet No. 1A, family of William R. Talbot (Apr 1865 in NY, carpenter), wife Lou (May 1867 in NY, married 14 years, 2 children, 2 living), son Stanley R. (July 1890 in NY), and daughter Emma L. (Aug 1898, Illinois).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Pennsylvania, Lycoming County, Loyalsock Township, Enumeration District 52, Sheet No. 6B, family of William R. Talbot (45, editor of newspaper), wife Lou (42, married 23 years, 3 children, 2 living), son Stanley (20, reporter, newspaper), daughter Louise (11).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 121, Sheet No. 1A, family of Sam Medbury (29, NY, farmer), wife Louise Medbury (21, Illinois), partner Jay Medbury (31, NY, farmer), and sister Ruth Medbury (25, NY, millinery store).
  4. Cemetery Record, Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York. Available at Rootsweb. Medbury: Louise Talbot (18 April 1922)
  5. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Samuel Leroy Medbury, Card No. 9A. Born 29 August 1890 in New Berlin, New York. Married, living in New Berlin; farmer.
  6. Several articles in The Otsego Farmer, Cooperstown, New York, and The Brookfield Courier, Brookfield, New York, between September 1915 and September 1917 mention Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Medbury of New Berlin, including references to Mrs. Medbury as the daughter of Mrs. Lou (i.e., Lucia) Talbot.