Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - William 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 William C. Gazlay and 128 of his descendants down to the eighth generation.


First Generation
1. William C. Gazlay,1 born ca. 1781 in New York, the son of Jonathan Gazlay and Karenda Carter;1, 2 died 27 September 1858 in Gaines, Genesee County, Michigan.3 William married, first, 13 September 1806 in New Hartford, Oneida County, New York, Patty Dickinson4 (born ____, parents not determined). William married, second, Betsey Phy (née Plank) (born 11 April 1802 in New York, parents not determined; some records give Pennsylvania as her place of birth;1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Betsey died 11 September 1887 in Brady, Saginaw County, Michigan5, 6). Betsey is buried in Wildwood Cemetery, Chesaning, Saginaw County, Michigan.5

William was listed among the original members of the Onondaga Hollow Religious Society (Presbyterian), Onondaga, New York, formed in 1809.10


Children of William C. Gazlay and Patty Dickinson:

+2i. Miles Gazlay, born 20 October 1807 in Onondaga Hollow, Onondaga County, New York; baptized 12 December 1816 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; died 7 June 1862 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Married (1) Elizabeth Maria ‘Betsey’ Harmon Married (2) Ruth Conklin (née Pettengill) .
+3ii. Lucy Ann Gazlay, born 1810 in New York; baptized 12 December 1816 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. Married (1) David Lindsley Married (2) Henry Merrow Married (3) James M. Millard.
+4iii. Ward Gazlay, born 24 December 1814 in Onondaga Hollow, Onondaga County, New York; baptized 12 December 1816 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; died 7 April 1886 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Married Louisa B. Hood.
 5iv. Martha Gazlay, born ____, the daughter of William C. Gazlay and Patty Dickinson; baptized 12 December 1816 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.11
+6v. Dickinson Gazlay, born 1817 in Onondaga County, New York; baptized February 1821 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; died 17 December 1897 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. Married Lydia D. Davis.
+7vi. Mary Gazlay, born ca. 1817 in New York; baptized February 1821. Married Thomas Delong.
+8vii. William C. Gazley, born 20 August 1821 in New York; died 16 January 1906. Married Mary Ann Branch.

Children of William C. Gazlay and Betsey Phy (née Plank) :

+9i. Helen Maria Gazlay, born 16 February 1835 in New York; died 13 January 1913 in Mundy, Genesee County, Michigan. Married (1) Leonard Sprague Married (2) William Leon Ellis.
+10ii. Ira Dunning Gazlay, born 6 January 1838 in Michigan; died 21 May 1922 in Michigan. Married Hannah Elizabeth Wood.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Michigan, Genesee County, Gaines Township, page 249, family of William Gazley (69, N.York, farmer); Betsey Gazley (47, N.York); Mariah Gazley (15, N.York); Ira Gazley (13, Mich).
  2. The Men Who Made Texas Free, by Sam Houston Dixon, Texas Historical Publishing Company, 1924. The book indicates that “Dr. Gazley was accompanied to Texas by two brothers, William and George Gazley. Both of these brothers became prominent in the affairs of Texas as a Mexican state and Texas as a Republic.” George has indeed been found in several Texas records, but no evidence has been found that William was ever in Texas, let alone being a prominent figure.
  3. Magazine, Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, Volumes 44-46, 1980; death of William C. Gazlay, died 27 September 1858, in Gaines.
  4. Genealogy Board (website); post by Larry Kline. The post indicates that William C. Gazlay married Patty Dickenson on 13 September 1806 at the Presbyterian Church of New Hartford, Oneida County, New York, and that their first son was Miles.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Wildwood Cemetery, Chesaning, Saginaw County, Michigan; Monument with four inscriptions one on each side: Betsey / Gazlay / Apr. 11, 1802 / Sep. 11, 1887; Nelson Phy / May 18, 1830 / June 3, 1905; Caroline M. / Phy / May 4, 1834 / May 11, 1892; John Phy / Nov. 11, 1856 / Feb. 3, 1887.
  6. Michigan, Saginaw County, Return of Deaths for 1887; Betsey Gazlay, died 11 September 1887 in Brady, Saginaw County, Michigan; widow. Birthplace: Pennsylvania. Parents’ names: Plank, and Plank.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Genesee County, Town of Gaines, Page No. 358, family of Ira Gazley (23, Mich, farmer); Betsey Gazley (54, NY).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Genesee County, Gaines, Page No. 3, family of Orrin Sprague (72, New York, farmer); Leonard Sprague (31, Mich., farmer); Maria Sprague (34, New York); Betsy Gazley (63, New York); Wallace Keeler (16, Mich., farm laborer); Arthur Steggol (21, England, blacksmith).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Saginaw County, Brady, Enumeration District 293, Page No. 23, family of Nelson Phy (50, NY, farmer); wife Caroline Phy (46, Mass.); son John N. Phy (23, Mich., farmer); son William S. Phy (19, Mich.); mother Betsey Gasley (77, NY, widow); servant Mariah DeForest (18, Mich., servant).
  10. Onondaga’s Centennial. Gleanings of a Century, edited by Dwight H. Bruce. The Boston History Company, Publishers, 1896. Page 852.
  11. Early Records of the Valley Presbyterian Church, Syracuse, New York. Records from 1810. Submitted by Barbara Hatch. Copied by Minnie L. C. Coleman, Syracuse, New York, 1930. Available at Rootsweb. Infant Baptisms, Liber I, include, on page 8, children of William C. and Patty Gazlay, baptized on 12 December 1816: Miles, Ward, Martha, and Lucy Ann (her record between that of Miles and Ward). On Page 11, children of William C. and Patty Gazelay, baptized in February 1821: Dickinson, and Mary.
Second Generation
2. Miles Gazlay2 (William1), born 20 October 1807 in Onondaga Hollow, Onondaga County, New York;1, 2, 3 baptized 12 December 1816 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York;4 died 7 June 1862 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.3, 5 Miles married, first, 1829 in Manchester, Ontario County, New York, Elizabeth Maria ‘Betsey’ Harmon3 (born 29 January 1807 in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut, the daughter of Carlos Harmon and Arsenath Spear;1, 3 Betsey died 21 March 1853 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan3, 6). Miles married, second, 1 March 1858 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, Ruth Conklin (née Pettengill) 12, 13 (born 15 October 1822 in Williamstown, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, the daughter of Samuel Pettengill and Sarah ‘Sally’ Baldwin2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11).

Children of Miles Gazlay and Elizabeth Maria ‘Betsey’ Harmon:

 11i. Miles Gazley, Jr., born ca. 1832 in New York.1, 2, 14
+12ii. Carlos Gazley, born ca. 1836 in Ontario County, New York; died 6 March 1893 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Married Mary Augusta Lawrence.
 13iii. Charles Gazley, born ca. 1838 in Michigan.1, 2

Child of Miles Gazlay and Ruth Conklin (née Pettengill) :

+14i. Emily A. ‘Emma’ Gazlay, born 27 February 1860 in Michigan; died 24 January 1895 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan. Married Lewis Taylor Kline.

3. Lucy Ann Gazlay2 (William1), born 1810 in New York;15, 16, 17 baptized 12 December 1816 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.4 Lucy married, first, David Lindsley (born ____, parents not determined). Lucy married, second, 17 March 1842 in Genesee County, Michigan, Henry Merrow15, 18 (born 3 October 1789 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, the son of Elisha Merrow and Elizabeth Jerome;15, 18 Henry died 22 January 1867 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan18). Lucy married, third, 3 July 1874 in Thetford, Genesee County, Michigan, James M. Millard19 (born ca. 1809 in New York, parents not determined17). Henry is buried in Thetford Township Cemetery, Clio, Genesee County, Michigan.18

Child of Lucy Ann Gazlay and David Lindsley:

+15i. Margaret Lindsley, born ca. 1834 in Michigan. Married Frederick Lewis.

Children of Lucy Ann Gazlay and Henry Merrow:

+16i. Franklin E. ‘Frank’ Merrow, born 16 October 1844 in Thetford, Genesee County, Michigan; died July 1933 in Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan. Married Sarah E. Tackebury.
 17ii. John Merrow, born ca. 1850 in Michigan.16

4. Ward Gazlay2 (William1), born 24 December 1814 in Onondaga Hollow, Onondaga County, New York;20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 baptized 12 December 1816 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York;4 died 7 April 1886 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.20, 26 Ward married, 18 August 1840 in New York, Louisa B. Hood25 (born 28 September 1821 in New York, parents not determined;21, 22, 23, 24, 25 Louisa died 22 December 1882 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan25, 27). Ward and Louisa are buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.28, 29

The following biographical sketch of Ward Gazlay is taken from a biographical portrait of his son, Harlan Page Gazlay, who is referred to as “our subject.”25

[Ward Gazlay] was born in Onondaga Hollow, Onondaga County, N. Y., January 24, 1813. [the correct date is believed to be 24 December 1814] His wife, the mother of our subject, was known in her maidenhood as Miss Louisa B. Hood, and was also a native of New York, having been born September 21, 1851, at Knowlesville. [the correct date is believed to be September 28, 1821]. The parents were married August 18, 1840.

Ward Gazlay was educated in his native county and for a time before coming West acted as captain of a canal-boat. In 1837, the date of his coming to Michigan, he purchased property on the corner of First and Saginaw Streets, south, in Flint and also located one hundred sixty acres in Gaines Township, Genesee County and made a purchase in Flint Township, besides owning land in Mt. Morris Township. After locating his property he returned to New York and was married, after which he brought his bride to the Wolverine State.

Our subject’s father owned the first harness shop in Genesee County, his first location being on Saginaw street, south, occupying the same building with Benjamin Cochran. He then purchased the old Presbyterian Church which he moved to the location of his old shop and by his ingenuity and energy remodeled it and besides having a convenient harness shop rented a portion to three tenants. This building did good service for twenty-six years, until the big fire in that place. The business success which he afterward attained is illustrated in the fact that immediately after the fire he went to Detroit and restocked his shop and the next day was ready for business. Soon after he made arrangements to erect a brick block which still bears his name. In dimensions it is 44x80 feet and three stories in height. Mr. Gazlay, Sr., occupied the second story as his place of business until his death, April 7, 1886, having been engaged in successful business here for half a century. He did not meddle in public affairs, but gave his attention to his business and at the time of his death owned considerable property. In religious matters he was a member of the Presbyterian Church, holding the office of Trustee in that body. At the time of his death he left a family of six children—Elizabeth, Mrs. Brooks; Sarah, Mrs. Withey; Harlan Page, our subject; Helen C.; Alice J., Mrs. Clark, and Otis F. The mother of our subject died December 29, 1882.


Children of Ward Gazlay and Louisa B. Hood:

+18i. Charles Henry Gazlay, born 11 September 1841 in New York; died 17 March 1880 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Married Lora A. Andrews.
+19ii. Elizabeth N. Gazlay, born 15 May 1844 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; died 13 November 1900 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Married (1) Louis M. Brooks Married (2) _____ Watkins.
+20iii. Sarah L. Gazlay, born 1 March 1846 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; died 9 April 1918 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Married James E. Withey.
+21iv. Harlan Page Gazlay, born 20 August 1850 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; died 21 February 1915 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Married (1) Margarette Esther Houghtaling Married (2) Frances Emily Shepherd.
 22v. Helen C. Gazlay, born 18 June 1852 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan;22, 23, 24, 30, 31, 32 died 1 July 1942 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.30, 31, 32 Helen is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.30, 31
 23vi. Clara Angeline Gazlay, born 16 July 1854;26 died 20 October 1855.26
+24vii. Alice J. Gazlay, born 1 September 1856 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; died 7 February 1889. Married Albert N. Clark.
 25viii. Jennie Gazlay, born ca. 1859 in Michigan.22
 26ix. Silas Ward Gazlay, born August 1861;33 died 25 June 1863.33
 27x. Otis F. Gazlay, born 29 December 1864 in Michigan;23, 24, 25, 34 died 21 January 1910 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.35, 36 Otis was a well-known harness maker, in business for himself in a shop on South Saginaw Street in Flint. He went out of business around 1890 and afterward worked in several shops in Flint. Otis was a member of the Local Aerie of Eagles.36 Otis is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.35, 36

6. Dickinson Gazlay2 (William1), born 1817 in Onondaga County, New York;37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 baptized February 1821 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York;4 died 17 December 1897 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.37, 45 Dickinson married, ca. 1850 in New York, Lydia D. Davis38, 50 (born 20 August 1823 in Erie County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Samuel Davis and Sarah ‘Sally’ Ball;38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50 Lydia died 9 June 1913 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York46, 50). Dickinson and Lydia are buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie County, New York.37, 46

Lydia’s obituary provides details of her life:50

OBITUARY.

Lydia D. Gazlay.

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Lydia D. Gazlay died in her 90th year at her home, No. 136 Bird Avenue. Her recollection went back to the days when horse cars ran from Black Rock to Buffalo along the towpath and when the first New York Central trains ran along Niagara street to the Falls from the Black Rock station, then at Auburn avenue and Niagara street.

Mrs. Gazlay was born in Erie county, Pa., on August 20, 1823, and came in 1844 to Black Rock where she lived on Niagara street near Bird avenue. In 1885 she united with the Riverside Methodist Episcopal church, then on Dearborn street, and at the time of her death was its oldest member. In Civil War times she was an active worker in the Christian and sanitary commissions, when each church formed committees to provide boxes of food, clothing and other comforts for soldiers. In the years following the war, when union fairs were given by Methodist Episcopal churches to raise funds for aiding weaker congregations, Mrs. Gazlay represented Riverside. The last time she engages in public service was in October, 1871, when she worked vigorously for an entertainment given by the Y.M.C.A. for the sufferers in the Chicago fire. Her interest in religious activities is shared by other members of her family. One nephew, the Reverend William O. Stunts, Ph.D., sailing the last day of June for missionary work in Peru, and another nephew, Bishop Homer C. Stunts, being Methodist Episcopal bishop of South America.

Mrs. Gazlay was the widow of Dickinson Gazlay and the mother of Mrs. Ellen G. Ryerson and the late Richard D. Gazlay and the grandmother of Mrs. William Hipkiss, Elsie Ryerson Gazlay, Mrs. May G. Harris and Mrs. John J. Stickles. The funeral will be held from her home on Wednesday afternoon.


Children of Dickinson Gazlay and Lydia D. Davis:

+28i. Ellen I. Gazlay, born 25 July 1850 in Erie County, New York; died 1 October 1925 in Seattle, King County, Washington. Married George Woolsey Ryerson.
+29ii. Richard Gazlay, born 1853 in Erie County, New York; died 21 January 1884 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. Married Ellen Jane Hill.

7. Mary Gazlay2 (William1), born ca. 1817 in New York;14 baptized February 1821.4 Mary married, 18 November 1839 in Genesee County, Michigan, Thomas Delong51 (born ca. 1815 in New York, parents not determined14).

Children of Mary Gazlay and Thomas Delong:

 30i. Albert Delong, born ca. 1840 in Michigan.14
 31ii. George Delong, born ca. 1842 in Michigan.14
 32iii. Martha Delong, born ca. 1844 in Michigan.14
 33iv. Francis Delong, born ca. 1848 in Michigan.14

8. William C. Gazley2 (William1), born 20 August 1821 in New York;52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 died 16 January 1906.52 William married, 7 March 1850 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, Mary Ann Branch59, 60 (born ca. 1829 in England, the daughter of Thomas Branch and Mary Jane Andsworthy;53, 54, 58 Mary died 24 January 1892 in Otisville, Genessee County, Michigan59). Their marriage ended in divorce.60 William is buried in Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.52

9. Helen Maria Gazlay2 (William1), born 16 February 1835 in New York;61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 died 13 January 1913 in Mundy, Genesee County, Michigan.61, 67 Helen married, first, 2 January 1859 in Genesee County, Michigan, Leonard Sprague67, 70 (born 20 November 1838 in Troy, Oakland County, Michigan, the son of Orrin Sprague and Eunice Crooks;63, 64, 67, 68 Leonard died 17 July 1905 in Forest, Genesee County, Michigan67, 69). Their marriage ended in divorce.65 Helen married, second, 30 June 1904 in Genesee County, Michigan, William Leon Ellis67 (born 11 July 1840 in McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio, parents not determined;67, 71 William died 25 September 1924 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois71). Helen is buried in Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.61 Leonard is buried in Richfield Union Cemetery, Davison, Genesee County, Michigan.69 William is buried in Danville National Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.71

10. Ira Dunning Gazlay2 (William1), born 6 January 1838 in Michigan;62, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78 died 21 May 1922 in Michigan.67, 72 Ira married, May 1870, Hannah Elizabeth Wood74, 76, 84 (born 24 November 1842 in Michigan, the daughter of Caleb Wood and Jane Esther Sellers;74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82 Hannah died 29 October 1940 in Genesee County, Michigan79, 83). Ira and Hannah are buried in Bristol Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.72, 79

Children of Ira Dunning Gazlay and Hannah Elizabeth Wood:

 34i. John Fred Gazlay, born 19 January 1880 in Michigan;67, 75, 85 died 18 August 1880 in Mundy, Genesee County, Michigan.67, 85, 86 John is buried in Bristol Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.85
+35ii. Samuel Wood Gazlay, born 14 June 1883 in Mundy, Genesee County, Michigan; died 26 November 1942 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Married (1) Ida May Bedell Married (2) Ina M. Calkins Married (3) Ethel B. Strohauer.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page 208-209, family of Miles Gazley (43, NY, sadler); Elizabeth Gazley (40, NY); Miles Gazley Jr. (18, NY, clerk); Carlos Gazley (14, NY); Charles Gazley (12, Mich); Margaret Lindsley (16, Mich).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page No. 57, family of Miles Gazlay (52, NY, harness maker); Ruth Gazlay (37, Mass.); Miles Gazlay (26, NY, carpenter); Charles Gazlay (20, Mich., harness maker); Harriet Gazlay (16, Mich.); Emily Gazlay (4/12, Mich.).
  3. The Harmon Genealogy, Comprising All Branches in New England, Compiled and Edited by Artemas Canfield Harmon. Printed by Gibson Bros., Inc., Washington, D.C., 1920. Pages 178, 251. Digitized copy available at Google Books.
  4. Early Records of the Valley Presbyterian Church, Syracuse, New York. Records from 1810. Submitted by Barbara Hatch. Copied by Minnie L. C. Coleman, Syracuse, New York, 1930. Available at Rootsweb. Infant Baptisms, Liber I, include, on page 8, children of William C. and Patty Gazlay, baptized on 12 December 1816: Miles, Ward, Martha, and Lucy Ann (her record between that of Miles and Ward). On Page 11, children of William C. and Patty Gazelay, baptized in February 1821: Dickinson, and Mary.
  5. Magazine, Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, Volumes 44-46, 1980; death of Miles Gazlay, died 7 June 1862, age 54, of consumption.
  6. Magazine, Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, Volumes 44-46, 1980; death of Elizabeth Gazlay, 21 March 1853, of consumption, in this village, wife of Miles Gazlay.
  7. Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915, available at familysearch.org; Ruth Pettengill; born: 15 October 1822 in Williamstown, Berkshire [County], Massachusetts; father: Samuel Pettengill; mother: Sally.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw, Page No. 89-90, family of Gilbert Conklin (35, NY, carpenter); Ruth Conklin (28, Massachusetts); Mary Conklin (9, Michigan); Charles G. Conklin (7, Michigan); Harriet A. Conklin (5, Michigan).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page No. 1, family of Ruth Gazlay (48, Massachusetts); Frank Gazlay (20, Michigan, works in cabinet shop); Emily Gazlay (10, Michigan); Alexander Scott (25, Vermont, deputy city marshal); Harriet A. Scott (25, Michigan); Willie Scott (1, Michigan).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Enumeration District 74, Page No. 10, family of Ruth Gazlay (56, Mass., widow); daughter Emma Gazlay (20, Mich., clerk in store).
  11. Genforum (website: genforum.genealogy.com); Post by Larry Kline, 11 June 2000, Re: Samuel Pettengill & Sarah Baldwin. The post provides the names of the children of Samuel and Sarah or Sally Ann Baldwin, along with birth dates/places, spouse names, etc.
  12. Marriage Records, Genesee County, Michigan, from Flint Genealogical Society, available at rootsweb.com; Gazlay, Miles, and Conklin, Ruth, married 1 March 1858.
  13. Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940 (available at ancestry.com), Miles Gazlay and Ruth Conklin, married on 1 March 1858 in Flint, Genesee [County], Michigan.
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page No. 206, 207, family of Thomas A. Delong (35, NY, carpenter); Mary Delong (33, NY); Albert Delong (10, Mich); George Delong (8, Mich); Martha Delong (6, Mich); Francis Delong (2, Mich); Henry Brewer (25, NY, carpenter); Morris Ballard (20, NY, carpenter); Solan Bliss (24, NY, carpenter); Miles Gazley (19, NY, carpenter); James Newcomb (17, England, carpenter); Mary Wolfert (17). [This Miles Gazley may be the son of Miles Gazlay Sr., brother of Mary Gazley Delong, although Miles Gazley Jr. is also shown with his parents two pages later in the same census.]
  15. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Henry Merrow, age 52; and Lucy Ann Linsley, age 32; married on 17 March 1842 in Genesee [County], Michgan.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Genesee County, Thetford, Page No. 3, family of Lucy A. Merrow (60, New York); Frank Merrow (23, Michigan, farmer); John Merrow (20, Michigan, farm laborer); Mary Tinkum (24, Michigan, housekeeper); Anna Tinkum (9/12, Michigan, Sept.).
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Genesee County, Thetford, Enumeration District 85, Page No. 15, family of James Millard (71, New York, carpenter); wife Lucy A. Millard (70, New York).
  18. Find a Grave (website). Thetford Township Cemetery, Clio, Genesee County, Michigan, Henry Merrow, born: 3 October 1789 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut; died: 22 January 1867 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan [from record, which notes about his parents, two spouses, and seven children; and the names and links for one spouse and three children].
  19. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, James M. Millard, born in New York, and Lucy A. Murrow, born in Michigan [sic, she was more likely born in New York based on other records], married on 3 July 1874 in Thetford, Genesee [County], Michigan.
  20. Michigan, Genesee County, Return of Deaths for 1886; Gazlay, Ward, died April 7, 1886 in Flint, Michigan, age 71 years 3 months 14 days, harness maker, widowed, born in New York, parents: William Gazlay, Martha Gazlay [the name of his mother here is believed to be an error]. His birth date constructed from this information is 24 December 1814. However, other sources gives his birth date as 24 January 1813.
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page 209, family of Ward Gazley (36, NY, saddler); Louisa Gazley (31, NY); Charles H. Gazley (8, NY); Elizabeth Gazley (6, Mich.); Sarah L. Gazley (4, Mich.); Theodore J. Wells (18, NY, saddler); Mary Chase (15, NY).
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page No. 57, family of Ward Gazlay (46, NY, harness maker); Louisa B. Gazlay (38, NY); Charles Gazlay (17, NY, harness maker); Elizabeth Gazlay (15, Mich.); Sarah Gazlay (13, Mich.); Harley Gazlay (11, Mich.); Hellen Gazlay (9, Mich.); Alice Gazlay (4, Mich.); Jennie Gazlay (1, Mich.).
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page No. 1, family of Ward Gazlay (57, New York, harness maker); Louisa B. Gazlay (48, New York); Sarah Gazlay (24, Michigan); Harlan Gazlay (19, Michigan, harness maker); Helen C. Gazlay (18, Michigan); Alice Gazlay (13, Michigan); Otis F. Gazlay (5, Michigan).
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Enumeration District 74, Page Nos. 17, 18, family of Ward Gazlay (67, NY, harness maker); wife Louisa Gazlay (58, NY); daughter Sarah L. Gazlay (30, Mich.); daughter Hellen C. Gazlay (27, Mich.); daughter Allice J. Gazlay (23, Mich.); son Otis F. Gazlay (15, Mich.).
  25. Portrait and Biographical Record of Genesee, Lapeer, and Tuscola Counties, Michigan, Chicago, Chapman Bros. 1892. Digitized copy available at Google Books. Pages 707-708, biographical sketch of Harlan Page Gazlay, indicating his birth as 25 August 1850, Onondaga Hollow, Onondaga County, New York, and including details about his wife, children, parents, and siblings.
  26. Magazine, Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, Volumes 44-46, 1980; Page 136, death of Clara Angeline Gazlay on 20 October 1855, age 1 year, 3 months, 4 days, daughter of Ward and Louisa B. Gazley [constructed birth date: 16 July 1854].
  27. Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, Genealogical Death Indexing System (GENDIS) (website: vitalstats.michigan.gov/osr/gendisx), Louisa Gazley, died: 22 December 1882 in City of Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, age 61, born in New York; married; father: Darwin Hood; mother: Betsey Hood.
  28. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; Ward Gazlay, born 1813, died 1886 (from record which indicates the names of his wife Louisa Wood [sic]Gazlay and children Elizabeth Gazlay Brooks Watkins, Charles Gazlay and Otis Gazlay; Ward’s headstone is unreadable).
  29. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; Louisa Wood [sic] Gazlay, born 1821, died 1882 (from record which indicates the names of her husband Ward Gazlay and children Elizabeth Gazlay Brooks Watkins, Charles Gazlay and Otis Gazlay; Louisa’s headstone is unreadable).
  30. Flint Genealogical Society (website), Cemetery Index; Glenwood Cemetery, Flint City, Genesee County, Michigan; Gazlay, Helen C.; born 18 June 1852; died 1 July 1942.
  31. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; Hellen [sic] C. Gazlay: Daughter / Helen C. Gazlay / June 18, 1852 / July 1, 1942 (from grave marker).
  32. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Helen C. Gazley, died: 1 July 1942 in Flint, Genesee [County], Michigan; born: 18 June 1852 in Flint, Michigan; father: Ward Gazley; mother: Louisa Hood.
  33. Magazine, Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, Volumes 44-46, 1980; death of Silas Ward Gazlay, died 25 June 1863, age 1 year, 10 months, son of Ward and LB Gazlay [constructed birth date August 1861].
  34. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Enumeration District 14, Sheet No. 16B, family of Harley Gazley (50, Michigan, Aug 1849, harness maker); wife of 23 years Margaret Gazley (52, Michigan, Aug 1847, 2 children, 1 living); son J. Harland Gazley (16, Michigan, Aug 1883); brother Otis Gazley (35, Michigan, Dec. 1864, harness maker).
  35. Flint Genealogical Society (website), Cemetery Index; Glenwood Cemetery, Flint City, Genesee County, Michigan; Gazlay, Otis; born about 1866; died 21 January 1910.
  36. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; Otis Gazlay, died 1910 in Flint, Michigan, age 54 (from record and attached obituary from an identified newspaper). [The obituary indicates he was 54 years old but from other records his age was most likely 44 years.]
  37. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie County, New York, Dickenson Gazlay, born: 1817; died: 17 December 1897 (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife and two children).
  38. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Erie County, Black Rock, family of Dickson Gazley (32, NY); Lydia Gazley (27, PA). The Census indicates they were married within the year.
  39. New York State Census, 1855, Erie County, Buffalo, 11th Ward, family of Dickenson Gazley (38, Orleans, harness maker); wife Lydia Gazley (31, Penn); child Helen I. Gazley (4, Erie); child Richard Gazley (1, Erie).
  40. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Page No. 51, family of Dickerson Gasley (42, NY, c____ capt); Lydia Gasley (26, Pa.) [her age is low by 10 years compared to other records]; Ellen I. Gasley (9, NY); Richard Gasley (6, NY); Elizabeth Perrin (35, Novascotia, servant).
  41. New York State Census, 1865, Erie County, City of Buffalo, 2nd ED, 11th Ward, Page 16, family of Dickinson Gazlay (48, Onandaga, ??); wife Lydia Gazlay (41, Penna, 2 children); child Ellen Gazlay (14, Erie); child Richard Gazlay (11, Erie); servant Susan Hooper (65, Renslier).
  42. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Erie County, Buffalo, Page No. 136, family of Dickinson Gazlay (53, N.York, forwarding ___); Lydia Gazlay (47, Penn.); Ella Gazlay (20, N.York); Richd Gazlay (16, N.York).
  43. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Erie County, Buffalo, Enumeration District 167, Page No. 38B; family of Dickinson Gazley (63, New York, bridge tender); wife Meledia D. Gazley (56, Pa.); border Charlotte Underhill (63, New York, widow).
  44. New York State Census, 1892, Erie County, Buffalo, 5th ED, 22nd Ward, Page 3; family of Richard [sic, Dickinson] Gazley (74, retired); wife Lydia Gazley (68); Ellen G. Ryson (41, school t.); lydia Gazley Jr. (16, housek); Elsie R. Gazley (14).
  45. Deaths, Buffalo Courier-Record, available at www.fultonhistory.com. 18 December 1897: Died - Gazlay - December 17, 1897, in this city, Dickinson Gazlay, aged 80 years and 7 months. The funeral will take place from his late residence, no. 135 Bird Avenue, Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Burial at the convenience of the family.
  46. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie County, New York, Lydia D. Davis Gazlay, born: 20 August 1823 in Erie County, Pennsylvania; died: 9 June 1913 in Erie County, New York (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, husband, and two children).
  47. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Enumeration District 187, Sheet No. 1A; family of Lydia D. Gazlay (76, Pennsylvania, Aug 1823, widow, 2 children, 1 living); daughter Ellen G. Ryerson (49, New York, July 1850, school teacher, widow, 1 child, 1 living); grand daughter Elsie R. Gazlay (23, New York, May 1877, school teacher); border, sister Sylvia D. Rogers (73, Ohio, Feb 1827, widow, 1 child, 1 living); servant Elizabeth E. Rexinger (24, Canada, July 1875, immigrated 1888).
  48. New York State Census, 1905, Erie County, Buffalo, Fifth Ed, Ward 22nd, Page 3; family of Lydia D. Gazlay (81); sister Sylvia D. Rogers (78); daughter Ellen G. Ryerson (54, teacher); grand daughter Elsie R. Gazlay (28, teacher).
  49. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Enumeration District 181, Sheet No. 8B; family of Lydia Gazlay (86, Pennsylvania, widow, 2 children, 1 living); daughter Ellen G. Ryerson (59, New York, teacher, high school, widow, no children); sister Silvia Rogers (83, Ohio, widow, 1 child, no children); grand daughter Elsie R. Gazlay (32, New York, teacher, city school); border Alice G. Conally (43, New York, stenographer, shop).
  50. Obituary, Buffalo Morning Express, Buffalo, New York. Available at fultionhistory.com. 10 June 1913, Lydia D. Gazlay, died on 9 June 1913. The article provides vital and biographical details, and names of her late husband, son, and surviving daughter and grandchildren.
  51. Marriage Records, Genesee County, Michigan, from Flint Genealogical Society, available at rootsweb.com; Delong, Thomas, and Gazley, Mary; married on 18 November 1839.
  52. Find a Grave (website). Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; William Gazlay / born Aug. 20, 1821 / died Jan. 16, 1906 (from headstone).
  53. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, page 211, family of William Gazley (29, NY, carpenter); Mary Gazley (20, England).
  54. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page No. 69, family of William Gazley (39, NY, carpenter); Mary Gazley (31, England).
  55. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page No. 35, family of Edmund Davis (30, New Jersey, day laborer); Matilda Davis (24, Michigan); Alfred Davis (2, Michigan); William Gazley (49, NY, carpenter).
  56. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Enumeration District 74, Page No. 36, William Gazley (55, NY, divorced, carpenter). His age here is incorrect; other records indicate he was 59 in 1880.
  57. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Enumeration District 14, Sheet No. 12A; William Gazley (79, New York, Aug 1820, carpenter). Marital status is unclear in this census; it seems to appear as “N,” possibly an incomplete “M.”
  58. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Genesee County, Forest Township, Enumeration District 77, Page No. 28D, family of Alexander Ward (67, England, farmer); wife Mary A. Ward (51, England).
  59. Rootsweb Ahnentafel Tree, Hervonen (family), entry for Mary Ann Branch, daughter of Thomas Branch and Mary Jane Andsworthy. Includes vital details for Mary and two husbands.
  60. Recollections of a Michigan Boyhood, by Charles Andrew Branch. Published by the University of Michigan-Flint Archives in cooperation with the Genesee County Historical Society, 1983 - Flint (Mich.) Page 17.
  61. Find a Grave (website). Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; Helen M. Gazlay Ellis / born Feb. 16 1835 / died Jan. 13 1913 (from headstone). The record includes her obituary.
  62. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Michigan, Genesee County, Gaines Township, page 249, family of William Gazley (69, N.York, farmer); Betsey Gazley (47, N.York); Mariah Gazley (15, N.York); Ira Gazley (13, Mich).
  63. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Genesee County, Town of Gaines, Page No. 357-8, family of Orrin Sprague (60, NY, farmer); Leonard Sprague (22, Mich, farmer labr); Maria Sprague (22, NY).
  64. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Genesee County, Gaines, Page No. 3, family of Orrin Sprague (72, New York, farmer); Leonard Sprague (31, Mich., farmer); Maria Sprague (34, New York); Betsy Gazley (63, New York); Wallace Keeler (16, Mich., farm laborer); Arthur Steggol (21, England, blacksmith).
  65. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Enumeration District 14, Sheet No. 14A; Helen M. Sprague (65, New York, Feby 1835, servant, divorced, no children).
  66. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint City, Enumeration District 12, Sheet No. 7A; Helen M. Ellis (74, New York, servant, second marriage of two years, no children).
  67. Gazlay Family Tree, Ancestry (website); Owner: joanneweimer. This site includes numerous references, including US Census records and copies of death certificates and obituaries. The reliability of the information is excellent, although a few relationships are believed to be incorrect, probably because the correct information does not appear in the cited references.
  68. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Genesee County, Forest Township, Enumeration District 19, Sheet No. 2A; family of Leonard Sprague (61, Michigan, Nov 1838, farmer); wife of 14 years Mary E. Sprague (57, Michigan, Aug 1842, 5 children, 3 living).
  69. Find a Grave (website). Richfield Union Cemetery, Davison, Genesee County, Michigan; Leonard Sprague, born 1838, died Aug 1909 (from record). The death date here conflicts with the date of 17 July 1905 on his death certificate.
  70. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Leonard Sprague, age 23; Hellen Maria Gazlay, age 23; married on 2 January 1859 in Genesee Co., Michigan.
  71. Find a Grave (website). Danville National Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, William Leon Ellis, born: 11 July 1840 in McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio; died: 25 September 1924 in Danville,Vermilion County, Illinois [from record, which provides names and links for three spouses and two children; his grave marker indicates Co. 1, 40 Ill. Inf.].
  72. Find a Grave (website). Bristol Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Ira D. Gazlay, born 6 Jan 1838, died 21 May 1922, wife Hannah E. Wood Gazlay, Sec Old East Lot 293 Grave 1 (from record).
  73. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Genesee County, Town of Gaines, Page No. 358, family of Ira Gazley (23, Mich, farmer); Betsey Gazley (54, NY).
  74. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Genesee County, Mundy, Page No. 8; family of Ira D. Gazlay (32, Michigan, farmer, married in May 1870); Elizabeth Gazlay (27, Michigan); Henry Spilane (19, Michigan, farm laborer).
  75. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Genesee County, Mundy, Enumeration District 83, Page No. 25; family of Ira D. Gazlay (42, Michigan, farmer); wife Hannah E. Gazlay (36, Michigan); son Fred j. Gazlay (5/12, Michigan, Jan.).
  76. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Genesee County, Mundy Township, Enumeration District 25, Sheet No. 1A; family of Ira D. Gazlay (62, Michigan, Jan. 1838, farmer); wife of 30 years Hanna E. Gazlay (57, Michigan, Nov. 1842, 2 children, 1 living); son Samuel W. Gazlay (16, Michigan, June 1883, farm laborer).
  77. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Genesee County, Mundy, Enumeration District 46, Sheet No. 4A; family of Ira D. Gazlay (72, Michigan, farmer); wife of 39 years Hannah E. Gazlay (66, Michigan, 2 children, 1 living).
  78. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Genesee County, Mundy Township, Enumeration District 73, Sheet No. 11B; family of Ira D. Gazlay (82, Michigan, farmer); wife Hannah H. Gazlay (77, Michigan).
  79. Find a Grave (website). Bristol Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Hannah E. Wood Gazlay, born Nov. 24, 1842, died Oct. 29, 1940, wife of Ira D. Gazlay, Sec Old East Lot 293 Grave 2 (from record).
  80. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Michigan, Livingston County, Deerfield Township, Page 913, family of Caleb Wood (35, NY, farmer); Jane Wood (34, Penn.); Hannah Wood (8, Mich.); Wm. Wood (5, Mich.); John Wood (1, Mich.); Wm. Sellers (68, Penn., weaver).
  81. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Genesee County, Township of Mundy, Page 154, family of Caleb Wood (42, New York); Jane Wood (40, Pennsylvania); Hannah Wood (18, Michigan); William Wood (15, Michigan); John Wood (11, Michigan).
  82. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Genesee County, Mundy Township, Enumeration District 25-85, Sheet No. 11B; Hannah E. Gazley (87, Michigan, widow, 27 at first marriage, lodger).
  83. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us). Instrument: 194010290000003, Hannah Elizabeth Gazlay, died on 29 October 1940.
  84. History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries, and Institutions, by Edwin Orin Wood. Indianapolis: Federal publishing company, 1916. Available at University of Michigan Library online (quod.lib.umich.edu). Page 352, biographical sketch of William N. Wood. The sketch provides vital and biographical details, and names of various relatives, including sister Hannah E. Wood who married Ira Gazlay.
  85. Find a Grave (website). Bristol Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. John F. Gazlay, born Jan. 19, 1880, died Aug. 18, 1880, Sec Old East Lot 293 Grave 4 (from record).
  86. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Fred J. Gazley, died 18 August 1880 in Mundy, Genesee [County], Michigan; born: 1880; father: Ira D. Gazley; mother: Hannah E. Gazley.
Third Generation
12. Carlos Gazley3 (Miles,2 William1), born ca. 1836 in Ontario County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 6 March 1893 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.6 Carlos married, 25 December 1869 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, Mary Augusta Lawrence9 (born February 1844 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of John Lawrence and Lena Faulk;3, 4, 5, 7, 8 Mary died 28 November 19166).

Children of Carlos Gazley and Mary Augusta Lawrence:

+36i. Emma Gazley, born 30 November 1872 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 21 January 1946 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Married Harry Arlington Warden.
 37ii. Charles Robert Gazlay, born 3 August 1876 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12 died 28 December 1944 in Valley Stream, Long Island, New York.13 Per family stories, he was known as Uncle Bub and worked at one point for Barnum and Bailey Circus as a harness maker. He also was said to have a grocery store in Valley Stream in the 1920s and 1930s.6
+38iii. Harry Francis Gazlay, born 10 October 1879 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 26 December 1936 in Manhattan, New York City, New York. Married Alice Knaster.
+39iv. Walter Lawrence Gazlay, born 10 April 1882 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 10 October 1937 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Married Marie C. McCarthy.

14. Emily A. ‘Emma’ Gazlay3 (Miles,2 William1), born 27 February 1860 in Michigan;14, 15, 16, 17 died 24 January 1895 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.14, 18 Emma married, 8 June 1881 in Genesee County, Michigan, Lewis Taylor Kline26 (born 4 January 1857 in Michigan, the son of Joseph Kline and Elizabeth Quick;19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 Lewis died 25 August 1930 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan19, 25). Emma and Lewis are buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.14, 19

An interesting biographical sketch of Lewis appears in the Biographical History of Northern Michigan:27

LEWIS T. KLINE.

One of the important industries of Alpena, Michigan, is that conducted by the subject of this sketch, who is engaged in the manufacture of Kline’s excelsior and wood turning machinery, the former of which is in use in all the wood-producing counties of the state and indeed the country. Mr. Kline is a native of the Wolverine state, having been born at Flint, Michigan, on January 4, 1857, and is the son of Joseph Kline, who came to Flint in 1837, at the age of fourteen years. The subject’s great-grandfather came to America from Frankfort-on-the-Rhine, Germany, while his son, the subject’s grandfather, was one of the pioneer settlers of Michigan. The subject himself saw the first train run over the Pere Marquette Railroad. The subject received a fair education in the public schools and upon attaining his majority started out on his own account. In 1879 he came to Alpena and was first employed by C. B. Warren and later engineer for the Minor Lumber Company. In 1883 he obtained a patent for a log roller and in 1887 a patent for a log roller and log deck apparatus, which have come into extensive use in the United States and Canada and other parts of the world. He later obtained patents on a steam feed valve, an automatic lathe and his excelsior machinery, all of them being marvels of ingenuity and greatly simplifying and cheapening the cost of production. The factory for the manufacture of these articles was at first a modest affair, but has rapidly grown in response to the demand for the product, until it ranks with the leading enterprises of this city. Mr. Kline does not allow his attention to be diverted from his business interests and is rapidly acquiring a reputation throughout the trade for the value of his productions and high quality of their manufacture.

Mr. Kline has been twice married. His first wife was Miss Gazlay, of Flint, Michigan, by which union were born two sons, Arthur L., of Detroit, and Herman J., who graduated from the Alpena high school and is now taking a course in Mechanical engineering at the State University, at Ann Arbor. Mr. Kline’s second union was with Miss Elizabeth Mckinnon, of Alpena, and to them have been born four children, DeEtte, Joseph and George, twins, and Flora. Mr. Kline is a gentleman who in all circumstances in which he has been placed has borne himself with that spirit which brings to a man the respect and esteem of the entire community. He has in all respects been the architect of his own fortunes and has builded wisely and well.


Children of Emily A. ‘Emma’ Gazlay and Lewis Taylor Kline:

+40i. Arthur Lewis Kline, born 8 November 1884 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan; died 9 January 1933 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Married Caroline H. Blimke.
+41ii. Harmon J. Kline, born 10 August 1886 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died 10 April 1972 in Michigan. Married Lucile F. Hargrave.
 42iii. Harvey E. Kline, born 24 July 1891 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan;28, 29, 30 died 25 December 1891 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.29, 30 Harvey is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.29

15. Margaret Lindsley3 (Lucy,2 William1), born ca. 1834 in Michigan.1, 31, 32 Margaret married, 27 August 1915 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, Frederick Lewis31 (born ca. 1838 in New York, the son of Joseph Lewis and Mary Sargent31).

16. Franklin E. ‘Frank’ Merrow3 (Lucy,2 William1), born 16 October 1844 in Thetford, Genesee County, Michigan;33, 34 died July 1933 in Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan.33 Frank married, 12 February 1871 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan, Sarah E. Tackebury33, 36 (born 16 August 1852 in Brighton, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Nathaniel Tackebury and Margaret J. Peterson;35 Sarah died 2 August 1935 in Taymouth, Saginaw County, Michigan35). Frank and Sarah are buried in Saint Pauls Episcopal Mission Cemetery, Taymouth, Saginaw County, Michigan.33, 35

Children of Franklin E. ‘Frank’ Merrow and Sarah E. Tackebury:

 43i. Johnie H. Merrow, born February 1872 in Genesee County, Michigan;37 died 16 April 1878 in Genesee County, Michigan.37 Johnie is buried in Thetford Township Cemetery, Clio, Genesee County, Michigan.37
+44ii. Gilbert Merrow, born 12 May 1877 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; died 9 June 1938 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan. Married Louise Helen Kroker.
+45iii. Emma Merrow, born 3 April 1873 in Saginaw County, Michigan; died 18 December 1909 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan. Married (1) Joseph Oren Pittenger Married (2) Charles Soules.
 46iv. William Ervin Merrow, born 17 February 1880 in Genesee County, Michigan;38 died 15 November 1920 in Birch Run, Saginaw County, Michigan.38 William is buried in Thetford Township Cemetery, Clio, Genesee County, Michigan.38
 47v. Herbert Merrow, born 1882 in Michigan.
 48vi. Earl M. Merrow, born 1885 in Michigan.
+49vii. Frank E. Merrow, Jr., born 14 February 1894 in Hartland, Livingston County, Michigan; died 7 March 1963 in Fowlerville, Livingston County, Michigan. Married Grace Blanch Nichols.
 50viii. Lester O. Merrow, born 1895 in Michigan.
 51ix. Marguerite Merrow, born 1896 in Michigan.

18. Charles Henry Gazlay3 (Ward,2 William1), born 11 September 1841 in New York;39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 died 17 March 1880 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.40 Charles married Lora A. Andrews (born July 1843 in Michigan, the daughter of _____ Andrews and Nancy _____;43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 Lora died 25 January 1936 in San Diego, San Diego County, California49, 50). Charles is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.39 Lora is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California.49

Children of Charles Henry Gazlay and Lora A. Andrews:

+52i. Frederick Montgomery Gazlay, born 25 February 1866 in Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan; died 6 November 1939 in San Diego, San Diego County, California. Married (1) Lola Maud Wadham Married (2) Martha Elaine Brinckerhoff.
 53ii. Jennie A. Gazlay, born 26 October 1869 in Michigan;43, 51 died 27 December 1873 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.51 Jennie is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.52
 54iii. Arthur B. Gazlay, born 12 May 1872 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan;53, 54 died 9 November 1873 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.54 Arthur is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.55

19. Elizabeth N. Gazlay3 (Ward,2 William1), born 15 May 1844 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan;41, 42, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61 died 13 November 1900 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.56 Elizabeth married, first, 20 January 1866 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, Louis M. Brooks57 (born ca. 1842 in Canada, parents not determined57, 59, 60). Elizabeth married, second, _____ Watkins (born ____, parents not determined). Elizabeth is buried in Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.56

Children of Elizabeth N. Gazlay and Louis M. Brooks:

+55i. Charles W. Brooks, born 11 August 1869 in Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan. Married Maude E. Bentley.
 56ii. Louis Brooks, born ca. 1873 in Michigan;60 died 27 April 1916 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.62
 57iii. Anna L. Brooks, born 5 January 1875 in Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan; twin.63
 58iv. Arthur W. Brooks, born 5 January 1875 in Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan; twin.63
+59v. Alice J. Brooks, born ca. 1879 in Michigan. Married Truman R. Caldwell.
 60vi. Guy H. Brooks, born 3 December 1880 in Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan;61, 64 died 14 August 1947 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.58 Guy is buried in Cedar Park Cemetery, Calument, Cook County, Illinois.58

20. Sarah L. Gazlay3 (Ward,2 William1), born 1 March 1846 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan;41, 42, 65, 66, 67, 68 died 9 April 1918 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.65, 66 Sarah married, 5 June 1889 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, James E. Withey65, 70 (born 1843, the son of Elias Withey and Anna Goodspeed;69 James died 193069). Sarah and James are buried in Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.65, 66, 69

21. Harlan Page Gazlay3 (Ward,2 William1), born 20 August 1850 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan;42, 67, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76 died 21 February 1915 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.71, 72 Harlan married, first, 14 April 1877, Margarette Esther Houghtaling76 (born 25 August 1847 in Hadley, Lapeer County, Michigan, the daughter of John Houghtaling and Parmelia Palmer;73, 74, 77 Margarette died 8 July 1906 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan77). Harlan married, second, 9 April 1908 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, Frances Emily Shepherd72, 83 (born 2 September 1862 in Michigan, parents not determined;75, 78, 79, 80, 81 Frances died 23 September 1941 in Genesee County, Michigan78, 79, 82). Harlan is buried in Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.71, 72 Margarette is buried in Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.77 Frances is buried in Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.78, 79

The following is a portion of a biographical sketch of Harlan; the portion of his sketch about his father, Ward Gazlay, is presented on Ward’s family record.76

HARLAN PAGE GAZLAY is a harnessmaker located at No. 1100 South Saginaw street, Flint. He is a native of this place, his father Ward Gazlay, having come here in 1837.

Harlan P. Gazlay, our subject, was born in Flint, August 25, 1850. [the correct date is believed to be August 20, 1850.] He received a common-school education in his native place and afterward learned the trade of harness-making from his father, and March 1, 1882, established in business for himself. He later purchased the property at the corner of Saginaw and Sixth Streets, South, where he opened his shop and had his residence located in the same block. They have continued in this location ever since. Our subject served for eleven years as a member of the Hook and Ladder company during the volunteer service.

He of whom we write was married April 14, 1877, to Miss Margaretta Houghtaling, of Lapeer County, and to them have been born one son—J. Harlan. Otis F. Gazlay, brother of our subject, was born December 29, 1864, and after receiving a fair education, also learned the trade of a harness-maker under the tutelage of his father, continuing in his employ until the death of Mr. Gazlay. He has resided most of the time with our subject. He has an interest in the estate left by his father. Our subject is one of the well-known and successful business men in Flint.


Children of Harlan Page Gazlay and Margarette Esther Houghtaling:

 61i. Louisa B. ‘Lulu’ Gazlay, born 15 March 1878 in Michigan;73, 84 died 3 January 1881 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.74, 84, 85 Lulu is buried in Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.84
 62ii. J. Harlan Gazlay, born 10 August 1883 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan;74, 86 died 8 April 1904 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.86 J. is buried in Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.86

24. Alice J. Gazlay3 (Ward,2 William1), born 1 September 1856 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan;42, 67, 68, 87, 88 died 7 February 1889.87 Alice married, 12 October 1887 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, Albert N. Clark88 (born ca. 1856 in Brighton, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, the son of Jared O. Clark and Mary Gilbert88).

28. Ellen I. Gazlay3 (Dickinson,2 William1), born 25 July 1850 in Erie County, New York;89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98 died 1 October 1925 in Seattle, King County, Washington.89, 99 Ellen married, 5 February 1874, George Woolsey Ryerson100 (born 2 January 1848 in New York, New York, the son of John Bremner Ryerson and Maria Jane Herbert;100 George died 7 June 1876 in Auburn, Cayuga County, New York100, 101). Ellen and George are buried in Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn, Cayuga County, New York.101, 89

29. Richard Gazlay3 (Dickinson,2 William1), born 1853 in Erie County, New York;90, 91, 92, 93, 102, 103 died 21 January 1884 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.102, 104 Richard married Ellen Jane Hill (born 5 November 1853 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, the daughter of George Hill and Jane Wright;98, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109 Ellen died 15 December 1936 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois105). Richard is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie County, New York.102 Ellen is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie County, New York.105

Children of Richard Gazlay and Ellen Jane Hill:

+63i. Lydia Gazlay, born ca. October 1875 in New York; died 30 November 1956. Married William Hipkiss.
+64ii. Elsie Ryerson Gazlay, born 18 May 1877 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. Married Frederick A. Johnston.
 65iii. Percy Gazlay, born ca. 1879 in New York;103 died 19 January 1881.110 Percy is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie County, New York.110
+66iv. Anna May Gazlay, born March 1881 in New York; died 4 May 1973. Married (1) George Nelson Harris Married (2) Christian John Bartz.
 67v. Gordon D. Gazlay, born 27 May 1883 in Riverside, Buffalo, Erie County, New York;111, 112 died 4 March 1884 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.112, 113 Gordon is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie County, New York.113

35. Samuel Wood Gazlay3 (Ira,2 William1), born 14 June 1883 in Mundy, Genesee County, Michigan;114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121 died 26 November 1942 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.115 Samuel married, first, 3 December 1905 in Swartz Creek, Genesee County, Michigan, Ida May Bedell121, 124 (born 25 November 1889 in Michigan, the daughter of David Bedell and Alice F. Occomore;121, 122, 123 Ida died 1 May 1970 in Swartz Creek, Genesee County, Michigan121). Their marriage ended in divorce on 13 June 1910 in Michigan.121 Samuel married, second, 30 September 1911 in Ithaca, Gratiot County, Michigan, Ina M. Calkins126 (born 30 December 1870 in Clayton, Lenawee County, Michigan, the daughter of Samuel Edmund Calkins and Mary Banks;125, 126, 127, 128 Ina died 19 April 1955125). Samuel married, third, 30 August 1919 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, Ethel B. Strohauer121, 130 (born ca. 1885 in Michigan, the daughter of Zachary Strohauer and Elizabeth Brown118, 129). Their marriage ended in divorce.129 Ina is buried in Bendle Cemetery, Flushing, Genesee County, Michigan.125

Child of Samuel Wood Gazlay and Ida May Bedell:

 68i. Eloise Alice Gazlay, born ca. 1907 in Michigan;122 died 30 November 1912 in Mundy, Genesee County, Michigan.131, 132 Eloise was a beautiful little girl who died at the age of five of double pneumonia after having an appendectomy. Her mother kept her room the same, never changing a thing up to when her mother died in 1970.131

Child of Samuel Wood Gazlay and Ina M. Calkins:

 69i. Harold Gazlay, born ca. 1911 in Michigan.118

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page 208-209, family of Miles Gazley (43, NY, sadler); Elizabeth Gazley (40, NY); Miles Gazley Jr. (18, NY, clerk); Carlos Gazley (14, NY); Charles Gazley (12, Mich); Margaret Lindsley (16, Mich).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, California, Siskiyou County, Yreka City, Page No. 10, Carlos Gazlay (25, N.Y., harness maker).
  3. New York State Census, 1875, Kings County, Brooklyn, 9th ED, 13th Ward, Page 2, family of C. Gazlay (41, Ontario Co., harness maker); wife E. Gazlay (32, Md); child Emma Gazlay (2 4/12, Kings Co.).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 114, Page No. 12, family of Charles Gazeley [sic] (42, New York, harness manftr); wife Augusta Gazeley (36, Baltimore, MD); daughter Emma Gazeley (8, Brooklyn NY); son Charles Gazeley (5, Brooklyn NY); son Harry Gazeley (8/12, Brooklyn).
  5. New York State Census, 1892, Kings County, Brooklyn, 9th Election District of the 13th Ward, Page 6, family of Carlos Gazley (50, harness); Mary Gazley (46); Emma Gazley (19); Charles Gazley (17); Harry Gazley (13); Walter Gazley (10).
  6. Email from Holly Kirchgessner to Lee Gazlay, 27 August 2012 and 10 September 2012. Includes several corrections and additions to information about the descendants of Carlos Gazley and his daughter Emma Gazley, Holly’s great grandmother.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 350, Sheet No. 16A, family of Mary Gazlay (55, Maryland, Feb 1844, widow, 10 children, 4 living); daughter Emma Madden (27, New York, Nov 1872, married 3 years, 1 child 1 living); son [of Emma] Walter Madden (2, New York, Oct 1897); son [of Mary] Charles Gazlay (25, New York, Aug 1874, harness maker); son [of Mary] Walter L. Gazlay (18, New York, Apr 1882, plumber appre[ntice?]). [Note: Emma was known to be married to Harry Warden, so the surname for Emma and Walter here is likely an enumeration error.]
  8. New York State Census, 1905, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fourth Election District, Block D, Page 35, family of Mary Gazlay (60); son Walter L. Gazlay (23, compositor).
  9. New York Marriages 1686-1980, available at familysearch.org. Carlos Gazley and Mary A. Lawrence, married on 25 December 1869, Manhattan, New York. Parents of groom: Miles Gazley and Elizabeth Harmon. Parents of bride: John Lawrence and Lena Faulk.
  10. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Charles Robert Gazlay, born: 3 August 1876; permanent home address (Muskegon, Mich. is stamped and then crossed out, overwritten with Bridgeport, Conn.); equipment inspector, U.S. Government, U.S. Quartermaster, Rice-Sorin Co., Muskegon, Mich.; nearest relative: (sister) Mrs. H. Warden, Brooklyn, N.Y.; permanent station: Grand Rapids Brush Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Nassau County, Hempstead Township, Valley Stream, ED 30-77, Sheet No. 5B, Charles R. Gazlay, 50, New York, single, trimmer, automobile.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Nassau County, Hempstead Township, Valley Stream, Enumeration District 30-119, Sheet No. 10A, Charles R. Gaslay (62, Brooklyn [no occupation given]).
  13. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1944, Charles R. Gazlay, died 28 December 1944 in Vall Stream [Valley Stream, Long Island, New York], age 66 years.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Emma Gazley Kline, born: 27 February 1860; died: 24 January 1895 (from record, which provides the names and links for her husband and one child).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page No. 57, family of Miles Gazlay (52, NY, harness maker); Ruth Gazlay (37, Mass.); Miles Gazlay (26, NY, carpenter); Charles Gazlay (20, Mich., harness maker); Harriet Gazlay (16, Mich.); Emily Gazlay (4/12, Mich.).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page No. 1, family of Ruth Gazlay (48, Massachusetts); Frank Gazlay (20, Michigan, works in cabinet shop); Emily Gazlay (10, Michigan); Alexander Scott (25, Vermont, deputy city marshal); Harriet A. Scott (25, Michigan); Willie Scott (1, Michigan).
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Enumeration District 74, Page No. 10, family of Ruth Gazlay (56, Mass., widow); daughter Emma Gazlay (20, Mich., clerk in store).
  18. Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897; Emma Kline, age 35; died 24 January 1895 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.
  19. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Lewis Taylor Kline, born: 4 January 1857 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; died: 25 August 1930 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, two spouses, and five children).
  20. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Lewis T. Kline, age 38, born in Flint, Michigan; manufacturer; previously married one time; father: Joseph Kline; mother: Elizabeth Quick; and Elizabeth McKinnon, age 29, born in Canada; father: Kenneth McKinnon; mother: Ann Lamont; married on 24 July 1895 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena City, Enumeration District 8, Sheet No. 7A; family of Lewis T. Kline (43, Michigan, Jan 1857, mfg. machinery); wife of 5 years Elizabeth L. Kline (34, Canada, Dec 1865); son Arthur L. Kline (15, Michigan, Dec 1884); son Harmon J. Kline (13, Michigan, Aug 1886); nephew Thomas R. Butler (10, Michigan, Dec 1889); son DeEtt M. Kline (5/12, Michigan, Dec 1899); niece Anna C. Butler (7, Michigan, July 1892); servant Julia Kubicka (13, Michigan, May 1887).
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena City, Enumeration District 8, Sheet No. 14A; family of Lewis T. Kline (52, Michigan, keeper, foundry, 2nd marriage); wife of 15 years Elizabeth Kline (44, Can., 2nd marriage, 6 children, 4 living); son Harmon J. Kline (24, Michigan, engineer, foundry); daughter DeEtta Kline (10, Michigan); son Joseph E. Kline (8, Michigan); son George M. Kline (8, Michigan); daughter Flora M. Kline (6, Michigan).
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena, Enumeration District 10, Sheet No. 1B; family of Louise [sic] T. Kline (62, Michigan, manufacturer, foundry); wife Elizabeth L. Kline (53, Canada); daughter De Ette M. Kline (20, Michigan); son Joseph E. Kline (17, Michigan); son George M. Kline (17, Michigan); daughter Flora M. Kline (15, Michigan); servant Sarah A. Paige 53, Michigan, widow).
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Florida, Sarasota County, Englewood, Enumeration District 58-12, Sheet No. 1A; family of Lewis Kline (72, Michigan, first married age 24); wife Elizabeth Kline (66, Canada, first married age 28); son George Kline (27, Michigan, carpenter, private home).
  25. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Lewis T. Kline, died: 25 August 1930 in Alpena, Michigan; father: Joseph Kline; mother: Elizabeth Quick.
  26. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Lewis T. Kline, age 24; and Emma Gazley, age 21; married on 8 June 1881 in Genesee [County], Michigan.
  27. Biographical History of Northern Michigan, B. F. Bowen & Company, 1905. Digitized copy available at Google Books. Page 835-36, biographical sketch of Lewis T. Kline.
  28. Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995; Harvey Kline, born 24 July 1891 in Alpena, Alpena [County], Michigan; father: Lewis Kline; mother: Emma Kline.
  29. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Harvey E. Kline, born: 24 July 1891; died: 24 December 1891 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and four half-siblings).
  30. Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897; Harvey Kline, age 5 months; born: Michigan; died: 25 December 1891 in Alpena, Alpena [County], Michigan; father: Louis Kline; mother: Emma Kline.
  31. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Frederick Lewis, age 77, born in New York, son of Jos. Lewis and Mary Sargent; and Margaret Butler, age 80 years, born in Penn., daughter of David Lindls[..] and Lucy A. Gazley; married on 27 August 1915 in Flint, Genesee [County], Michigan.
  32. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Jackson County, Grass Lake, Page No. 150, family surname Mann, with Margaret Lindsley (25, N.Y., servant).
  33. Find a Grave (website). Saint Pauls Episcopal Mission Cemetery, Taymouth, Saginaw County, Michigan, Franklin E. “Frank” Merrow, born: 16 October 1844; died: July 1933 in Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan [from record, which includes notes about his parents, spouse, Civil War duty, the partial text of his obituary giving vital and biographical details; and the names and links for his father, spouse, siblings [actually half-siblings], and children].
  34. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Genesee County, Thetford, Page No. 3, family of Lucy A. Merrow (60, New York); Frank Merrow (23, Michigan, farmer); John Merrow (20, Michigan, farm laborer); Mary Tinkum (24, Michigan, housekeeper); Anna Tinkum (9/12, Michigan, Sept.).
  35. Find a Grave (website). Saint Pauls Episcopal Mission Cemetery, Taymouth, Saginaw County, Michigan, Sarah E. Tackebury Merrow, born: 16 August 1852 in Brighton, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; died: 2 August 1935 in Taymouth, Saginaw County, Michigan [from record, which includes a note naming her parents and spouse, and the names and links for her parents, spouse, siblings, and children].
  36. Email between Barb Pittenger and Lee Gazlay, April 2013, with information about the descendants of William C. Gazlay [Gazley] and his daughter Lucy Ann.
  37. Find a Grave (website). Thetford Township Cemetery, Clio, Genesee County, Michigan, Johnie H. Merrow, born: February 1872 in Genesee County, Michigan; died: 16 April 1878 in Genesee County, Michigan [from record, which includes a note naming his parents]. The gravestone is engraved Son of F. E. and S. E. Merrow.
  38. Find a Grave (website). Thetford Township Cemetery, Clio, Genesee County, Michigan, William Erwin Merrow, born: 17 February 1880 in Genesee County, Michigan; died: 15 November 1920 in Birch Run, Saginaw County, Michigan [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and siblings].
  39. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; Charles Gazlay, born 1841, died 1880 (from record, which indicates the names of his parents).
  40. Michigan, Genesee County, Return of Deaths for 1880; Charles H. Gazley, died 17 March 1880 in the City of Flint; age 38 years, 6 months, 6 days; harness maker; born in New York; parents: Ward Gazley and ____ Gazley. [Constructed birth date: 11 September 1841]
  41. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page 209, family of Ward Gazley (36, NY, saddler); Louisa Gazley (31, NY); Charles H. Gazley (8, NY); Elizabeth Gazley (6, Mich.); Sarah L. Gazley (4, Mich.); Theodore J. Wells (18, NY, saddler); Mary Chase (15, NY).
  42. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page No. 57, family of Ward Gazlay (46, NY, harness maker); Louisa B. Gazlay (38, NY); Charles Gazlay (17, NY, harness maker); Elizabeth Gazlay (15, Mich.); Sarah Gazlay (13, Mich.); Harley Gazlay (11, Mich.); Hellen Gazlay (9, Mich.); Alice Gazlay (4, Mich.); Jennie Gazlay (1, Mich.).
  43. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page No. 31, family of C. H. Gazley (28, New York, harness maker); Lora Gazley (27, Michigan); Freddie Gazley (4, Michigan); Jennie Gazley (8/12, Michigan, Nov.).
  44. Wadhams Genealogy, by Harriet Weeks Wadhams Stevens. Frank Allaben Genealogical Company, Forty-Second Street Building, New York. 1913. Pages 199, 347. Some dates in the Gazlay family entries here differ from other sources (such as cemetery records).
  45. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Enumeration District 73, Page No. 40, family of Lora Gazlay (36, Mich., widow); son Fredie M. Gazlay (14, Mich.); mother Nancy Andrews (68, NY, widow).
  46. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Enumeration District 12, Sheet No. 10B, family of Mrs. Lola [sic] Gazlay (56, Michigan, July 1843, widow); mother Mrs. Nancy Andrews (88, NY, May 1812, widow, 1 child, 1 living); border Mrs. Mary Shafter (61, Mich., Oct 1838, widow); border Mrs. Bertha Stewart (21, Mich., May 1879).
  47. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Cattaraugus County, Randolph Village, Enumeration District 94, Sheet No. 1B, family of Mary D. Johnson (67, New York, widow, 5 children, 2 living); companion Lora A. Gazlay (66, New York, widow, 3 children, 1 living).
  48. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, San Diego County, San Diego City, Enumeration District 37-144, Sheet No. 1A, family of Eleanor M. Cristy (80, Vermont, widow); companion Lora A. Gazlay (86, Michigan, widow).
  49. Find a Grave (website). Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California, Mrs. Lora A. Gazlay, born: 1843; died: 25 January 1936 in San Diego, San Diego County, California (from record).
  50. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Lora A. Gazlay, died: 25 January 1936 in San Diego, California; age: 92.
  51. Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897; Jennie A. Gazlay, died 27 December 1873 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, age 4 years, 2 months, 1 day. Father: Charles H. Gazlay. Mother: Lora A. Gazlay. [constructed birth date: 26 October 1869]
  52. Flint Genealogical Society (website), Cemetery Index; Glenwood Cemetery, Flint City, Genesee County, Michigan; Gazlay, Jennie (no dates given).
  53. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Arthur B. Gazley, born 12 May 1872 in Flint City, Genesee, Michigan; father: Charles H. Gazley, born in New York; mother: Love [sic, Lora] Gazley, born in Michigan.
  54. Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897; Arthur B. Gazlay, died 9 November 1873 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, age 1 year, 6 months, 2 days. Father: Charles H. Gazlay. Mother: Lora A. Gazlay. [constructed birth date: 7 May 1872]
  55. Flint Genealogical Society (website), Cemetery Index; Glenwood Cemetery, Flint City, Genesee County, Michigan; Gazlay, Arthur (no dates given).
  56. Death Certificate, Michigan; Watkins, Elizabeth Brooks; born 15 May 1844 in Michigan; father: Ward Gazlay, born in New York; mother: Louisa hood, born in New York; parent of 4 children, 4 living; died 13 November 1900 in Flint, Michigan; buried in Avondale.
  57. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Louis M. Brooks, age 24, and Elizabeth N. Gazley, age 22; married on 20 January 1866 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.
  58. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, Brooks, Guy F. [sic]; Born: 3 Dec 1880, Lapeer, Michigan; Died: 14 Aug 1947, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Buried: Cedar Park Cemetery, Calument, Cook County, Illinois; Age: 66; Occupation: Lt., Chicago Police Dept.; Mother: Elizabeth Gazley, born in Flint, Michigan.
  59. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Lapeer County, Lapeer City, Page No. 2, family of L. M. Brooks (28, Canada, shoemaker); Elizabeth Brooks (26, Mich.); Charles W. Brooks (9/12, Mich., Aug.).
  60. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Lapeer County, Lapeer City, Enumeration District 172, Page No. 1, family of Lewis Brooks (37, Massachusetts, shoemaker); wife Elizabeth Brooks (36, Michigan); son Charlie Brooks (10, Michigan); son Lewis Brooks (7, Michigan); daughter Alice Brooks (1, Michigan).
  61. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Enumeration District 12, Sheet No. 7B, family of Elizabeth Brooks (56, Michigan, May 1844, widow); son Guy Brooks (19, Michigan, Dec. 1880, trimmer).
  62. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, Brooks, Lewis G.; Born: abt 1875, Michigan; Died: 27 Apr 1916, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Age: 41; Occupation: painter; Father: Lewis Brooks, U.S.; Mother: Elizabeth Gazley, U.S.
  63. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Anna L. Brooks, and Arthur W. Brooks, twins, born 5 January 1875 in Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan, children of Lewis M. Brooks, of Canada, and Elizabeth N. Brooks, of Michigan.
  64. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Guy H. Brooks, born 3 December 1880 in Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan, son of Lewis Brooks, of Massachusetts, and Elizabeth _____, of Michigan.
  65. Death Certificate, Michigan; Withey, Sarah L.; born 1 March 1846 in Flint, Michigan; father: Ward Gazlay, born in New York; mother: Louisa B. Hood, born in New York; husband: James Withey; died 9 April 1918 in Flint, Michigan; place of burial: Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Michigan.
  66. Find a Grave (website). Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; Sarah L. Gazlay / Second Wife / 1846 - 1912 (from headstone; associated with the grave of Jas [James] E. Withey).
  67. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page No. 1, family of Ward Gazlay (57, New York, harness maker); Louisa B. Gazlay (48, New York); Sarah Gazlay (24, Michigan); Harlan Gazlay (19, Michigan, harness maker); Helen C. Gazlay (18, Michigan); Alice Gazlay (13, Michigan); Otis F. Gazlay (5, Michigan).
  68. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Enumeration District 74, Page Nos. 17, 18, family of Ward Gazlay (67, NY, harness maker); wife Louisa Gazlay (58, NY); daughter Sarah L. Gazlay (30, Mich.); daughter Hellen C. Gazlay (27, Mich.); daughter Allice J. Gazlay (23, Mich.); son Otis F. Gazlay (15, Mich.).
  69. Find a Grave (website). Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; Jas. E. Withey / 1843 - 1930 / “God is Love” (from headstone).
  70. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; James E. Withey, age 45, born in Michitan, son of Elias Withey and Anna Goodspeed; Sarah L. Gazley, age 43, born in Flint, Mich., daughter of Ward Gazley; married 5 June 1889 in Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan.
  71. Death Certificate, Michigan; Gazlay, Harlan Page; born 20 August 1850 in Michigan; father: Ward Gazlay, born in New York; mother: Louisa B. Hood, born in New York; died 21 February 1915 in Flint, Michigan; place of burial: Avondale, Flint, Michigan.
  72. Find a Grave (website). Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; Harlan Page Gazlay, born 20 August 1850, died 21 February 1915 in Flint, Michigan; married Frances Shepherd in 1908 (from record and attached obituary from an unidentified newspaper).
  73. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Enumeration District 73, Page No. 44, family of Harlen P. Gazlay (29, Mich., harness maker); wife Maggie Gazlay (32, Mich.); daughter Louisa B. Gazlay (2, Mich).
  74. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Enumeration District 14, Sheet No. 16B, family of Harley Gazley (50, Michigan, Aug 1849, harness maker); wife of 23 years Margaret Gazley (52, Michigan, Aug 1847, 2 children, 1 living); son J. Harland Gazley (16, Michigan, Aug 1883); brother Otis Gazley (35, Michigan, Dec. 1864, harness maker).
  75. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint City, Enumeration District 24, Sheet No. 1B, family of Harley P. Gazlay (59, Michigan, retired merchant, harness, second marriage); wife of 2 years Francis C. Gazlay (44, Michigan, no children).
  76. Portrait and Biographical Record of Genesee, Lapeer, and Tuscola Counties, Michigan, Chicago, Chapman Bros. 1892. Digitized copy available at Google Books. Pages 707-708, biographical sketch of Harlan Page Gazlay, indicating his birth as 25 August 1850, Onondaga Hollow, Onondaga County, New York, and including details about his wife, children, parents, and siblings.
  77. Find a Grave (website). Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; Margaretta Esther Gazlay, born 25 August 1847 in Hadley, Lapeer County, Michigan, died 8 July 1906 in Flint, Michigan. Parents: John Houghtoling and Parmelia Palmer, both born in New York (from record and attached death certificate).
  78. Flint Genealogical Society (website), Cemetery Index; Avondale Cemetery, Flint City, Genesee County, Michigan; Gazlay, Francis Emily; born 2 September 1862; died 23 September 1941.
  79. Find a Grave (website). Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; Frances E. / Gazlay / 1862-1941 (from headstone).
  80. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Enumeration District 55, Sheet No. 1B, Frances Gazlay (54, Michigan, widow); border Maude Wynne (35, Michigan; stenographer, auto factory); border Ella Henry (64, Michigan, seamstress at home).
  81. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Enumeration District 25-65, Sheet No. 5B, Frances Gazlay (67, Michigan, widow, first married age 35); sister Nellie Hodge (69, Michigan, widow, first married age 20); lodger Ella Henry (73, Michigan).
  82. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us). Instrument: 194109230000004, Frances Emily Gazlay, died on 23 September 1941.
  83. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Harlay P. Gazlay, son of Ward Gasl... and Louisa Hood; Frances E. Shephard; married 9 Apr. 1908 in Flint, Genesee [County], Michigan.
  84. Find a Grave (website). Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; Lulu / Dau. of / HP & ME Gazlay / born / Mar. 15 1878 / died / Jan. 3, 1881 (from record and headstone).
  85. Michigan, Genesee County, Return of Deaths for 1881; Louisa B. Gazley, died 3 January 1881 in the City of Flint; age 2 years, 7 months; harness maker; born in New York; parents: Harley Gazley and ____ Gazley. [Constructed birth date: July 1878, which differs from the date on her headstone]
  86. Find a Grave (website). Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; J. Harlan Gazlay, born 10 August 1883 in Flint, Michigan; died 8 April 1904 in Flint, Michigan, single (from record and attached death certificate which names his parents and their places of birth).
  87. Find a Grave (website). Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; Alice J. / wife of / A. N. Clark / Sept. 1, 1856 / Feb. 7, 1889 (from headstone).
  88. Michigan, Genesee County, Return of Marriages for 1887; Albert N. Clark, age 31, born in Brighton, Canada, son of Jared O. Clark and Mary Gilbert; and Alice J. Gazley, age 31, born in Flint, Michigan, daughter of Ward Gazley and ___ Hood; married on 12 October 1887 in Flint, Michigan.
  89. Find a Grave (website). Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn, Cayuga County, New York. Ellen Gazlay Ryerson: born: 25 July 1850 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York; died: 1 October 1925 in Seattle, King County, Washington [from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, sibling, and husband].
  90. New York State Census, 1855, Erie County, Buffalo, 11th Ward, family of Dickenson Gazley (38, Orleans, harness maker); wife Lydia Gazley (31, Penn); child Helen I. Gazley (4, Erie); child Richard Gazley (1, Erie).
  91. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Page No. 51, family of Dickerson Gasley (42, NY, c____ capt); Lydia Gasley (26, Pa.) [her age is low by 10 years compared to other records]; Ellen I. Gasley (9, NY); Richard Gasley (6, NY); Elizabeth Perrin (35, Novascotia, servant).
  92. New York State Census, 1865, Erie County, City of Buffalo, 2nd ED, 11th Ward, Page 16, family of Dickinson Gazlay (48, Onandaga, ??); wife Lydia Gazlay (41, Penna, 2 children); child Ellen Gazlay (14, Erie); child Richard Gazlay (11, Erie); servant Susan Hooper (65, Renslier).
  93. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Erie County, Buffalo, Page No. 136, family of Dickinson Gazlay (53, N.York, forwarding ___); Lydia Gazlay (47, Penn.); Ella Gazlay (20, N.York); Richd Gazlay (16, N.York).
  94. New York State Census, 1892, Erie County, Buffalo, 5th ED, 22nd Ward, Page 3; family of Richard [sic, Dickinson] Gazley (74, retired); wife Lydia Gazley (68); Ellen G. Ryson (41, school t.); lydia Gazley Jr. (16, housek); Elsie R. Gazley (14).
  95. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Enumeration District 187, Sheet No. 1A; family of Lydia D. Gazlay (76, Pennsylvania, Aug 1823, widow, 2 children, 1 living); daughter Ellen G. Ryerson (49, New York, July 1850, school teacher, widow, 1 child, 1 living); grand daughter Elsie R. Gazlay (23, New York, May 1877, school teacher); border, sister Sylvia D. Rogers (73, Ohio, Feb 1827, widow, 1 child, 1 living); servant Elizabeth E. Rexinger (24, Canada, July 1875, immigrated 1888).
  96. New York State Census, 1905, Erie County, Buffalo, Fifth Ed, Ward 22nd, Page 3; family of Lydia D. Gazlay (81); sister Sylvia D. Rogers (78); daughter Ellen G. Ryerson (54, teacher); grand daughter Elsie R. Gazlay (28, teacher).
  97. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Enumeration District 181, Sheet No. 8B; family of Lydia Gazlay (86, Pennsylvania, widow, 2 children, 1 living); daughter Ellen G. Ryerson (59, New York, teacher, high school, widow, no children); sister Silvia Rogers (83, Ohio, widow, 1 child, no children); grand daughter Elsie R. Gazlay (32, New York, teacher, city school); border Alice G. Conally (43, New York, stenographer, shop).
  98. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Enumeration District 203, Sheet No. 1B; family of Christian J. Bartz (49, New York, machinist, transportation); wife Anna May Bartz (38, New York); daughter Ellen May Bartz (11, New York); mother-in-law Ellen Mahaney (66, New York, widow); aunt-in-law Ellen Ryerson (69, New York, widow); sister-in-law Elsie R. Gazlay (42, New York, teacher grammar school).
  99. Obituary, Buffalo Morning Express, Buffalo, New York. Available at fultionhistory.com. 3 October 1925, Mrs. Ellen G. Ryerson, died 1 October 1925 in Seattle, Washington. The article indicates she was born in Buffalo, the daughter of Richard D. and Lydia Gazlay. The article provides a biography, the name of her late husband, George Ryerson, her niece and adopted daughter, Mrs. Elsie Gazlay Johnston, with whom she lived for the last two years, and three other nieces.
  100. Catalog of the Officers and Students of the Theological Seminary, Auburn, New York, 1865-6. Auburn: Daily Advertiser & Weekly Journal Steam Printing House. 1886. Page 23, Class of 1874-7. Biographical sketch of George Woolsey Ryerson, which includes details of his birth, marriage to Miss Ellen I. Gazlay, and death.
  101. Find a Grave (website). Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn, Cayuga County, New York. George W. Ryerson: born: 1847; died: 1876 [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and wife].
  102. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie County, New York, Richard Gazlay, born: 1853 in Erie County, New York; died: 21 January 1884 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, and three children).
  103. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Erie County, Buffalo, Enumeration District 168, Page No. 57A; Richard Gazley (26, New York, farmer); wife Ellen J. Gazley (26, New York); daughter Lydia Gazley (5, New York); daughter Elsie Gazley (3, New York); son Percy Gazley (1, New York).
  104. Deaths, Evening Republic, Buffalo, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 23 January 1884, Richard Gazlay, only son of Dickenson and Lydia Gazlay, aged 30 years and 4 months.
  105. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, Mahaney, Ellen Jane, died 15 December 1936 in Chicago, Cook [County], Illinois; born: 5 November 1853 in Buffalo, New York; father: George Hill, born in Ireland; mother: Jane Wright, born in Ireland; spouse: Daniel Mahaney; burial: 18 December 1853 in Holy Cross Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie [County], New York.
  106. New York State Census, 1892, Erie County, Buffalo, 5th ED, 20th Ward, Page 18, family of Daniel Mahaney (50, Ireland, merchant); Ellen Mahaney (39); Wm. Mahaney (25, fire dept.); George Mahaney (16, clerk); Thomas Donahue (20, teamster); Frank Mahaney (13); May Gaxley (10), Ella Mahaney (5).
  107. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Enumeration District 161, Sheet No. 6A; family of Daniel Mahaney (64, Ireland, June 1835, wholesale grocer, immigrated 1836; wife of 14 years Ellen Mahaney (46, New York, Nov 1853, 6 children, 4 living); daughter May Gazlay (19, New York, Mar 1881, stenographer; daughter Ellenor Mahaney (13, New York, Apr 1887).
  108. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Enumeration District 231, Sheet No. 4A; family of Ellen Mahaney (55, New York, widow, 6 children, 4 living); daughter Eleanor Mahaney (23, New York); daughter May G. Harris (29, New York); grand daughter Ellen M. Harris (1 10/12, New York).
  109. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Enumeration District 15-258, Sheet No. 11A; family of Christopher Bartz (52, New York, assembler, automobiles, first married age 37); wife May Bartz (48, New York, first married age 33); mother-in-law Ellen Mahaney (76, New York, widow, first married age 28).
  110. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie County, New York, Percy Gazlay, born: unknown; died: 19 January 1881 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and two siblings).
  111. New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962, Gordon D. Gaglay [sic, Gazlay], born: 3 March 1883 in Buffalo, Riverside, Erie County, New York; Christened: 27 May 1883 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York; father: Richard Gaglay; mother: Eleaner.
  112. Deaths, Buffalo Daily Courier, Buffalo, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 6 March 1884, Gordon D. Gazlay, died 4 March 1884 infant son of the late Richard and Ellen H. Gazlay, aged one year.
  113. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie County, New York, Gordon Gazlay, born: unknown; died: 4 March 1884 (from record).
  114. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Samuel Wood Gazlay, Serial No. 915, born 14 June 1883, nearest relative: Ira D. Gazlay, father.
  115. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Gazley, Samuel W., age 59; died: 26 November 1942 in Detroit, Wayne [County], Michigan; born: 14 June 1883 in Mundy, Michigan; father: Ira Gazley; mother: Hanna Wood.
  116. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Genesee County, Mundy Township, Enumeration District 25, Sheet No. 1A; family of Ira D. Gazlay (62, Michigan, Jan. 1838, farmer); wife of 30 years Hanna E. Gazlay (57, Michigan, Nov. 1842, 2 children, 1 living); son Samuel W. Gazlay (16, Michigan, June 1883, farm laborer).
  117. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint City, Enumeration District 33, Sheet No. 21A; Samuel Gazley (27, Michigan, border, laborer, odd jobs, first marriage of four years).
  118. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 618, Sheet No. 11B; family of Samuel Gazlay (36, Michigan, tool designer, wheel factory); wife Ethel B. Gazlay (35, Michigan); son Harold Gazlay (9, Michigan).
  119. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 82-155, Sheet No. 11B; Samuel W. Gazlay (46, Michigan, saleman, oil co.).
  120. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 184-146, Sheet No. 86B; Samuel W. Gazlay (56, Michigan, mechanical draftsman, factory).
  121. Gazlay Family Tree, Ancestry (website); Owner: joanneweimer. This site includes numerous references, including US Census records and copies of death certificates and obituaries. The reliability of the information is excellent, although a few relationships are believed to be incorrect, probably because the correct information does not appear in the cited references.
  122. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Genesee County, Mundy, Enumeration District 46, Sheet No. 6A; family of David Bedell (57, New Jersey, farmer); wife of 21 years Alice F. Bedell (37, England, 4 children, 3 living); daughter Julia Bedell (16, Michigan); daughter Mary Bedell (10, Michigan); daughter Mrs. Ida Gazlay (20, Michigan, 1 child, 1 living); granddaughter Ella L. Gazlay (3, Michigan).
  123. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Genesee County, Clayton Township, Enumeration District 4, Sheet No. 8A, family of John W. Olcott (61, Michigan, laborer, farm); wife Ida M. Olcott (30, Michigan).
  124. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Samuel W. Gazley, born 1883 in Mundy Township, and Ida M. Bedell, born 1889 in Mundy Township, married 3 December 1905 in Swartz Creek, Genessee County, Michigan. The record also gives the names of their parents.
  125. Find a Grave (website). Bendle Cemetery, Flushing, Genesee County, Michigan; Gazley, Ina M. Calkins: Daughter / Ina M. Gazley / Dau. of Mary & Edmond Calkins / Dec. 30, 1870 / Apr. 19, 1955 [from headstone]. The record provides links to her parents, Samuel Edmund Calkins (1834-1913) and Mary O. Banks Calkins (1837-1904).
  126. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Samuel W. Gazlay, age 33, born in Swartz Creek; father: Ira Gazlay; mother: Hannah Wood; and Ina M. Calkins, age 35, born in Clayton; father: Samuel. E. Calkins; mother: Mary Banks; married 30 September 1911 in Ithaca, Gratiot [County], Michigan.
  127. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Genesee County, Clayton Township, Enumeration District 7, Sheet No. 7A; Edmond Calkins (76, New York, widow); daughter Ina M. Calkins (39, Michigan).
  128. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Genesee County, Clayton Township, E.D. 25-6, Sheet No. 11B, Irving R. Jessop, 46, Michigan, farmer, farming; wife Mildred Jessop, 43, Michigan; daughter Arlene Jessop, 16, Michigan; aunt Ina Gazlay, 66, Michigan, widow; plus three borders.
  129. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 82-459, Sheet No. 3A; Ethel Gazlay (45, Michigan, divorced).
  130. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Gazlay, Samuel W., age 36, born in Michigan; father: Ira; mother: Hannah E. Wood; and Ethel B. Strohauer, age 35, born in Michigan; father: Zachary; mother: Eliz. Brown; married 30 August 1919 in Detroit, Wayne [County], Michigan.
  131. Email from Denise Okenka to Lee Gazlay, 28 December 2011.
  132. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Eloise Alice Gazley [sic], 30 November 1912 in Mundy, Genessee County, Michigan; age 5; birthplace: Michgan; father: Samuel Gazley; mother: Ida Mae Olcott.
Fourth Generation
36. Emma Gazley4 (Carlos,3 Miles,2 William1), born 30 November 1872 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 died 21 January 1946 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.1 Emma married, 7 April 1897 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Harry Arlington Warden1, 5, 13 (born ca. 1870 in Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, the son of James Warden and Helen Carr6, 7, 8, 9, 12).

Harry’s son Arthur always said his father’s name was Arlington, which agrees with the birth record of Harry’s first son, Walter Robert Warden. Not much is known about Harry Arlington Warden since he left the family sometime between 1921 and 1925.1


Children of Emma Gazley and Harry Arlington Warden:

 70i. Walter Robert Warden, born 27 October 1897 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 15 died December 1969.15
+71ii. Helen Augusta Warden, born 29 March 1902 in New York; died 30 March 1987. Married (1) John Burkart Married (2) Clarence John Meaney, Jr..
 72iii. Charles H. Warden, born 9 February 1904 in New York;6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16 died 13 December 1977.16 Charles is buried in Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York.16
+73iv. Arthur Frederick Warden, Sr., born 14 March 1907 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 3 October 1995. Married Pelegia Elizabeth ‘Lily’ Kornowicz.
+74v. Virginia Gazlay Warden, born 27 July 1910 in New York; died 14 January 2005. Married Nolen Griffith Bragg.

38. Harry Francis Gazlay4 (Carlos,3 Miles,2 William1), born 10 October 1879 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;3, 4, 17, 18 died 26 December 1936 in Manhattan, New York City, New York.19 Harry married, 31 March 1906 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, Alice Knaster23, 24, 25 (born ca. 1877 in New York, the daughter of Ralph Knaster and Anna Greenstein;18 Alice died 29 March 1931 in Manhattan, New York City, New York20, 21, 22). Harry and Alice are buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.19, 21

39. Walter Lawrence Gazlay4 (Carlos,3 Miles,2 William1), born 10 April 1882 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;4, 5, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 died 10 October 1937 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.33, 34 Walter married, 21 December 1905 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Marie C. McCarthy30, 37, 38 (born 1881 in Ireland, the daughter of John McCarthy and Helen Sullivan;30, 31 Marie died 3 July 1923 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York35, 36). Walter and Marie are buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.34, 36

Child of Walter Lawrence Gazlay and Marie C. McCarthy:

 75i. Walter Lawrence Gazlay, Jr., born 11 March 1908 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;30, 31, 32, 39, 40, 41 died 15 September 1964.40

40. Arthur Lewis Kline4 (Emily ‘Emma’,3 Miles,2 William1), born 8 November 1884 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan;42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 died 9 January 1933 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.43 Arthur married, 28 November 1907 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, Caroline H. Blimke48 (born 11 November 1882 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, the daughter of Gottleib Blimke and Emma Buelow;45, 46, 47, 48, 49 Caroline died 12 December 1972 in La Grange, Cook County, Illinois49, 50).

Children of Arthur Lewis Kline and Caroline H. Blimke:

 76i. Helen Elizabeth Kline, born 10 April 1909 in Michigan;45, 51 died 4 April 1911 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.51, 52 Helen is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.51
+77ii. Jack Edward Kline, born 15 April 1914 in Michigan; died 16 August 1969 in Woodruff, Oneida County, Wisconsin. Married (1) Dorothy Taylor Married (2) Cecilia Moore.

41. Harmon J. Kline4 (Emily ‘Emma’,3 Miles,2 William1), born 10 August 1886 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan;44, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58 died 10 April 1972 in Michigan.54 Harmon married, 18 October 1916 in Palo, Ionia County, Michigan, Lucile F. Hargrave60 (born 4 May 1891 in Palo, Ionia County, Michigan, the daughter of Frank A. Hargrave and Amelia M. Hamm;56, 57, 58, 59, 60 Lucile died 30 January 197659). Harmon and Lucile are buried in Palo Cemetery, Palo, Ionia County, Michigan.54, 59

44. Gilbert Merrow4 (Franklin ‘Frank’,3 Lucy,2 William1), born 12 May 1877 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan;61 died 9 June 1938 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.61 Gilbert married, May 1905 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, Louise Helen Kroker62 (born 5 August 1878 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, parents not determined;62, 63, 64 Louise died 28 February 1968 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan62). Their marriage ended in divorce.61 Gilbert is buried in St. Andrew Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.61 Louise is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.62

Children of Louise Helen Kroker, adopted by Gilbert Merrow:

 78i. Edward James Merrow (born James E. Coon), born 10 February 1896 in Carrollton, Saginaw County, Michigan.63, 64, 65
+79ii. John D. Merrow (born John Delbert Coon), born 12 October 1899 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan; died 12 October 1971. Married Alberta V. Matteson.

45. Emma Merrow4 (Franklin ‘Frank’,3 Lucy,2 William1), born 3 April 1873 in Saginaw County, Michigan;66, 67 died 18 December 1909 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.66 Emma married, first, 1889, Joseph Oren Pittenger66 (born 10 August 1858 in Hartland, Livingston County, Michigan, parents not determined;68 Joseph died 27 May 1943 in Hartland, Livingston County, Michigan68). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1900.68 Emma married, second, ca. 1900, Charles Soules66 (born 14 October 1871 in Fort Gratiot, St. Clair County, Michigan, parents not determined;69 Charles died 12 November 1918 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan69). Emma is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.66 Joseph is buried in Hartland Village Cemetery, Hartland, Livingston County, Michigan.68 Charles is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.69

Children of Emma Merrow and Joseph Oren Pittenger:

 80i. Mary Frances Pittenger, born 17 March 1891 in Hartland, Livingston County, Michigan;70 died 20 October 1891 in Hartland, Livingston County, Michigan.70 Mary is buried in Hartland Village Cemetery, Hartland, Livingston County, Michigan.70
+81ii. Walter Pittenger, born 2 April 1893; died 5 February 1966. Married Leta May ‘Granny’ Churches.

Children of Emma Merrow and Charles Soules:

+82i. Pearl Soules, born 10 December 1901; died 23 February 1920. Married John E. Long.
+83ii. Bertha F. Soules, born 5 March 1906 in Burt, Saginaw County, Michigan; died 14 March 1974 in Saginaw County, Michigan. Married (1) Roy Sylvester ‘Red’ Bloomfield Married (2) William Carl ‘Bill’ Huber.
+84iii. George Soules, born 20 May 1908; died 13 February 1978. Married Helen Geste.

49. Frank E. Merrow, Jr.4 (Franklin ‘Frank’,3 Lucy,2 William1), born 14 February 1894 in Hartland, Livingston County, Michigan;71 died 7 March 1963 in Fowlerville, Livingston County, Michigan.71 Frank married, 23 May 1917 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Grace Blanch Nichols72 (born 19 August 1901 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, the daughter of William E. Nichols and Amy Fylandea Holliday;72 Grace died 9 September 1971 in Howell, Livingston County, Michigan72). Frank and Grace are buried in Sanford Cemetery, Howell, Livingston County, Michigan.71, 72

Children of Frank E. Merrow, Jr. and Grace Blanch Nichols:

+85i. Ruby Irene Merrow, born 2 September 1923 in Burt, Saginaw County, Michigan; died 30 October 2011 in Fowlerville, Livingston County, Michigan. Married Walter Lee Lloyd, Sr..
 86ii. Betty Jo Merrow, born 16 October 1930 in Birch Run, Saginaw County, Michigan;73 died 16 October 1930 in Birch Run, Saginaw County, Michigan.73 Betty is buried in Taymouth Township Cemetery, Taymouth, Saginaw County, Michigan.73

52. Frederick Montgomery Gazlay4 (Charles,3 Ward,2 William1), born 25 February 1866 in Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan;74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81 died 6 November 1939 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.74, 75 Frederick married, first, 30 May 1893 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, Lola Maud Wadham78, 80, 83 (born 17 February 1868 in Brunswick, Carroll County, Missouri, the daughter of James Franklin Wadham and Martha King Ware;78, 79, 80, 82, 83 Lola died 22 March 1921 in San Diego, San Diego County, California82, 84). Frederick married, second, Martha Elaine Brinckerhoff81 (born 15 August 1861 in California, the daughter of Isaac Brinckerhoff and Mary A. Pearson;81, 85, 86 Martha died 7 February 1947 in San Diego, San Diego County, California85, 86). Frederick is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California.74 Lola is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California.82 Martha is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California.86

Children of Frederick Montgomery Gazlay and Lola Maud Wadham:

+87i. Frank Andrews Gazlay, born 20 March 1894 in San Diego, San Diego County, California; died 16 October 1944 in San Diego County, California. Married Florence M. Wenger.
+88ii. Wadham Gazlay, born 14 October 1896 in California; died 9 February 1995 in San Diego County, California. Married Frances C. Larned.
 89iii. Charles Richard Gazlay, born 3 October 1904;83, 87 died 24 December 1904.83, 87 Charles is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California.87

55. Charles W. Brooks4 (Elizabeth,3 Ward,2 William1), born 11 August 1869 in Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan.88, 89, 90 Charles married, 24 July 1891 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan, Maude E. Bentley91 (born ____, the daughter of Charles L. Bentley and Olive Mareus).

59. Alice J. Brooks4 (Elizabeth,3 Ward,2 William1), born ca. 1879 in Michigan.90 Alice married, 1 September 1903 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, Truman R. Caldwell92 (born ca. 1876 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, the son of O. J. Caldwell92).

63. Lydia Gazlay4 (Richard,3 Dickinson,2 William1), born ca. October 1875 in New York;93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100 died 30 November 1956.93 Lydia married, 27 July 1897 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, William Hipkiss102 (born ca. March 1870 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, the son of William Hipkiss and Ruth Harris;96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101 William died 5 April 1950 in New York101). Lydia and William are buried in Lancaster Rural Cemetery, Lancaster, Erie County, New York.101, 93

Children of Lydia Gazlay and William Hipkiss:

 90i. William John Hipkiss, born April 1899 in New York;96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 103 died 7 March 1978.103 William is buried in Lancaster Rural Cemetery, Lancaster, Erie County, New York.103
 91ii. Harold Hipkiss, born ca. 1901;97, 104 died 4 July 1908 in Alden, Erie County, New York.104, 105 The funeral notice for Harold reads:105 The funeral of Harold Hipkiss, seven years old, whose body was found in the cistern of his home in Alden on the Fourth of July, was held Monday. Harold is buried in Lancaster Rural Cemetery, Lancaster, Erie County, New York.104
 92iii. Esther Ruth Hipkiss, born 10 October 1902 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York;97, 98, 99, 100, 106, 107 died 3 February 1998.106 Esther is buried in Lancaster Rural Cemetery, Lancaster, Erie County, New York.106

64. Elsie Ryerson Gazlay4 (Richard,3 Dickinson,2 William1), born 18 May 1877 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.94, 95, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 Elsie married, 4 July 1921 in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, Frederick A. Johnston116 (born ____, parents not determined).

66. Anna May Gazlay4 (Richard,3 Dickinson,2 William1), born March 1881 in New York;112, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121 died 4 May 1973.117 Anna married, first, 5 November 1907 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, George Nelson Harris122 (born ____, parents not determined). Anna married, second, Christian John Bartz112 (born 8 November 1870 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, parents not determined;112, 120, 121, 123 Christian died 14 March 1946 in Ontario, Canada123). Anna is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie County, New York.117 Christian is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie County, New York.123

Child of Anna May Gazlay and George Nelson Harris:

 93i. Ellen May Harris, born ca. June 1908 in New York.112, 119

  1. Email from Holly Kirchgessner to Lee Gazlay, 27 August 2012 and 10 September 2012. Includes several corrections and additions to information about the descendants of Carlos Gazley and his daughter Emma Gazley, Holly’s great grandmother.
  2. New York State Census, 1875, Kings County, Brooklyn, 9th ED, 13th Ward, Page 2, family of C. Gazlay (41, Ontario Co., harness maker); wife E. Gazlay (32, Md); child Emma Gazlay (2 4/12, Kings Co.).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 114, Page No. 12, family of Charles Gazeley [sic] (42, New York, harness manftr); wife Augusta Gazeley (36, Baltimore, MD); daughter Emma Gazeley (8, Brooklyn NY); son Charles Gazeley (5, Brooklyn NY); son Harry Gazeley (8/12, Brooklyn).
  4. New York State Census, 1892, Kings County, Brooklyn, 9th Election District of the 13th Ward, Page 6, family of Carlos Gazley (50, harness); Mary Gazley (46); Emma Gazley (19); Charles Gazley (17); Harry Gazley (13); Walter Gazley (10).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 350, Sheet No. 16A, family of Mary Gazlay (55, Maryland, Feb 1844, widow, 10 children, 4 living); daughter Emma Madden (27, New York, Nov 1872, married 3 years, 1 child 1 living); son [of Emma] Walter Madden (2, New York, Oct 1897); son [of Mary] Charles Gazlay (25, New York, Aug 1874, harness maker); son [of Mary] Walter L. Gazlay (18, New York, Apr 1882, plumber appre[ntice?]). [Note: Emma was known to be married to Harry Warden, so the surname for Emma and Walter here is likely an enumeration error.]
  6. New York State Census, 1905, Kings County, Brooklyn, Eighteenth Election District, Block A, family of Harry Warden (35, United States, teamster); wife Emma Warden (31, United States); daughter Helen A. Warden (3, United States); son Walter Warden (7, United States); son Charles H. Warden (1, United States).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 219, Sheet No. 12B, family of Harry Warden (40, Arkansas, driver, starch factory); wife of 14 years Emma G. Warden (36, New York, 4 children, 4 living); son Walter C. Warden (12, New York); daughter Helen A. Warden (8, New York); son Charles H. Warden (6, New York); son Arthur F. Warden (3, New York).
  8. New York State Census, 1915, Kings County, New York City, Page 26, Harry Warder [sic], 45; wife Emma Warder, 40; son Walter Warder, 17; daughter Helen A. Warder, 13; son Chas. H. Warder, 11; son Arthur H. Warder, 8; daughter Virginia Warder, 4.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 457, Sheet No. 8B, family of Harry Warden (48, New York, watchman, factory); wife Emma Warden (43, New York); daughter Helen Warden (17, New York, clerical work, factory); son Charles Warden (15, New York, messenger, office); son Arthur Warden (12, New York); daughter Virginia Warden (9, New York).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-1097, Sheet No. 4A, family of Emma Warden (55, New York, 22 at first marriage); son Charles Warden (26, New York, messenger, bank); son Arthur Warden (23, New York, office clerk, copper co.).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-330B, Sheet No. 1A; family of Arthur F. Warden (33, New York, salesman, life insurance); wife Elizabeth Warden (30, New York); son Arthur F. Warden, Jr. (6, New York); daughter Geraldine Warden (3, New York); mother Emma Warden (67, New York, widow).
  12. Holly’s Genealogy Journey (website: //home.earthlink.net/~dgbe/id3.html). This website includes biographical and vital details and photos of Holly’s ancestral families, including Warden, Kornowicz, Gazlay, Badyna, Costigan, Boyd, and Sampson.
  13. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate of Marriage, Certificate No.: 1520, A. Harry Warden, age 29, Hot Springs, Arkansas; occupation: secret service; father: Jas. Warden; mother’s maiden name: Helen Carr; first marriage; Emma Gazlay, age 23, born in Brooklyn, N.Y.; father: Chas. Gazlay; mother’s maiden name: Mary A. Lawrence; first marriage; married on 7 April 1897 in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York.
  14. New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909, Walter Robert Warden, born: 27 October 1897 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; father: Arlington Harry Warden; mother: Emma Gagley [sic].
  15. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Walter Warden, born: 27 October 1897; died: December 1969; last place of residence: Nassau, New York.
  16. Find a Grave (website). Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York. Charles H. Warden, born: 9 February 1904; died: 13 December 1977 [from record].
  17. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Harry Francis Gazlay, Serial No. 821; born: 10 October 1876; machinist helper, Rudolph Bros.; nearest relative: Alice Gazlay, wife. [His birth year here differs from that indicated by his age in the 1880 US Census, shown as 8/12 years, suggesting he was actually born in 1879.]
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 1028, Sheet No. 4B, family of Harry F. Gazlay (31, New York, driver, wagon); wife of 4 years Alice Gazlay (33, New York, no children).
  19. New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949, Harry Gozly [sic, Gazlay], died: 26 December 1936 in Manhattan, New York, New York; age 39; widowed; father: Charles Gozly; mother: Mary Lorenz [sic, Lawrence]; cemetery: Cypress Hills.
  20. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Gazlay, Alice, died: 29 March 1931 in Manhattan, age 53.
  21. New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949, Alice Gazlay, died: 29 March 1931 in Manhattan, New York, New York; age 53; father: Ralph Knaster; mother: Anna Greenstein; cemetery: Cypress Hills; spouse: Mr. Glazlay [sic, Gazlay].
  22. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate of Death, Register No.: 9101; Alice Gazlay, died: 29 March 1931 in Manhattan, New York; age 53 years, born in New York; father: Ralph Knaster, born in Germany; mother: Anna Greenstein, born in Germany; place of burial: Cypress Hills Cemetery.
  23. Italian Genealogical Group, New York City Grooms Records (with Bride information), marriage of Harry F. Gazlay and Alice Knaster on 31 March 1906 in Manhattan, New York.
  24. New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, Harry Francis Gazlay, 29, son of Charles Gazlay and Mary Lawrence; and Alice Knaster, 29, daughter of Ralph Knaster and Anna Stein; married on 31 March 1906 in Manhattan, New York, New York.
  25. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate and Record of Marriage, Certificate No.: 7959, Harry Francis Gazlay, age 29, born in Brooklyn, New York; occupation: driver; father: Charles Gazlay; mother’s maiden name: Mary Lawrence; first marriage; Alice Knaster, age 29, born in New York; father: Ralph Knaster; mother’s maiden name: Anna Stein; first marriage; married on 31 March 1906 in Manhattan, New York.
  26. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate of Birth, Certificate No.: 2908, Name of Child: (blank); born: 10 April 1882 in Brooklyn; number of this child of mother: 6; mother’s name: Mary A. Gazlay, age 37, born in New York; mother’s maiden name: Mary A. Lawrence; father’s name: Carlos Gazlay, age 45, born in New York; occupation: harness maker.
  27. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Walter L. Gazlay [indexed as Gaglay], Serial No. 1750, born: 10 April 1882; nearest relative: Katherine Gazlay.
  28. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Walter Lawrence Gazlay, born: 10 April 1882 in Brooklyn, New York; father: Charles Gazlay; mother: Mary A. Lawrence.
  29. New York State Census, 1905, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fourth Election District, Block D, Page 35, family of Mary Gazlay (60); son Walter L. Gazlay (23, compositor).
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 436, Sheet No. 2A, family of Walter Gazlay (28, New York, printer, lithographs); wife of 5 years Marie Gazlay (29, Ireland, 1 child, 1 living); son Walter Gazlay Jr. (2, New York).
  31. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 274, Sheet No. 15B, family of Walter L. Gazlay (37, New York, foreman, printing factory); wife Marie C. Gazlay (38, Ireland); son Walter L. Gazlay (11, New York).
  32. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-297, Sheet No. 18B, family of Walter Gazlay Sr. (48, New York, widow, first married age 25, electrician, Edison Co.); son Walter Gazlay Jr. (22, New York, clerk, dept. store).
  33. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Gazlay, Walter L. Sr., died 10 October 1937 in Kings County, age 54, certificate #20696.
  34. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate of Death, Certificate No.: 20696, Walter L. Gazlay, Sr., died: 10 October 1937 in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York; age 54 years; widowed; wife: Louise; occupation: electro-typing, printer; father: Carlos Gazlay, born in U.S.A.; mother: Augusta, born in U.S.A.; place of burial: Cypress Hills Cemetery.
  35. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Gazlay, Marie, died 3 July 1923 in Kings County, age 44, certificate #13383.
  36. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate of Death, Registered No.: 13383; Marie Gazlay, died: 3 July 1923 in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York; age 44 years; born in Ireland: father: John McCarthy, born in Ireland; mother: Helen Sullivan, born in Ireland; place of burial: Cypress Hills Cemetery.
  37. Italian Genealogical Group, New York City Grooms Records (with Bride information), marriage of Walter L. Gazlay, 21 December 1905 in Kings County [bride’s name not given].
  38. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate and Record of Marriage, Certificate No.: 10588, Walter L. Gazlay, age 23, born in Bkln.; occupation: printing; father: Carlos; mother’s maiden name: Mary A. Laurence; 1st marriage; Marie C. McCarthy, age 23, born in Ireland; father: William; mother’s maiden name: Helen Sullivan; 1st marriage; married on 21 December 1905 in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York.
  39. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate and Record of Birth, Certificate No.: 9951; name of child: Walter Laurence Gazlay, born: 11 March 1908 in Brooklyn, New York; father: Walter L. Gazlay, age 26, born in Brooklyn, occupation: printer; mother: Katherine Marie Gazlay; maiden name: McCarthy, age 27, born in Ireland; number of previous children: 1; how many now living (in all): 1.
  40. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), W. L. Gazlay, died: 15 September 1964; born: 11 March 1908.
  41. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-660, Sheet No. 61A, Walter Gazley (31, New York, clerk, public utilities).
  42. Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995; Arthur L. Kline, born 8 November 1884 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; mother: Emma Kline.
  43. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Kline, Arthur L., born: 8 November 1884 in Flint, Michigan; died: 9 January 1933 in Detroit, Wayne [County], Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; mother: Emma Gazley.
  44. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena City, Enumeration District 8, Sheet No. 7A; family of Lewis T. Kline (43, Michigan, Jan 1857, mfg. machinery); wife of 5 years Elizabeth L. Kline (34, Canada, Dec 1865); son Arthur L. Kline (15, Michigan, Dec 1884); son Harmon J. Kline (13, Michigan, Aug 1886); nephew Thomas R. Butler (10, Michigan, Dec 1889); son DeEtt M. Kline (5/12, Michigan, Dec 1899); niece Anna C. Butler (7, Michigan, July 1892); servant Julia Kubicka (13, Michigan, May 1887).
  45. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw City, Enumeration District 47, Sheet No. 8B; family of Arther Kline (26, Michigan, tool maker, machinist); wife of 2 years Carrie Kline (27, Michigan, 1 child, 1 living); daughter Helen Kline (1, Michigan).
  46. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 663, Sheet No. 7B, 8A; family of Arthur L. Kline (35, Michigan, draftsman, tools); wife Caroline B. Kline (37, Michigan); son Jack Edw. Kline (5, Michigan).
  47. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 82-832, Sheet No. 26A; family of Arthur L. Kline (46, Michigan, tool designer, auto plant, first married age 21); wife Carrie B. Kline (48, Michigan, first married age 26); son Jack E. Kline (16, Michigan).
  48. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Arthur L. Kline, age 23, born in Flint, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; mother: Emma Gazley; machinist; and Caroline H. Blinke, age 25, born in Michigan; father: Gottleib Blinke; mother: Emma Beilwo; married on 28 November 1907 in Detroit, Michigan.
  49. Genforum (website: genforum.genealogy.com); Post by Larry Kline, 17 December 2005, Re: Blimke Family of Northeastern Michigan. The post provides the names of the descendants of Louis and Louisa Blimke, along with birth dates/places, spouse names, biographical details, etc. In particular is the family of Caroline Blimke who married Arthur Lewis Kline, and associated vital details.
  50. Obituary, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois. 13 December 1972, Caroline B. Kline, died 12 December 1972 in La Grange. The article indicates she is the mother of the late Jack Edward Kline, mother-in-law of Mrs. Cecilia M. Kline, grandmother of Douglas and Lawrence Kline.
  51. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Helen Elizabeth Kline, born: 10 April 1909; died: 4 April 1911 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record).
  52. Michigan Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995; Helen Kline, died: 4 April 1911 in Saginaw, Saginaw [County], Michigan; age: 2; father: Arthur Kline; mother: Carrie Blemke.
  53. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Kline, Harmon J.; born: 10 August 1886 in Alpena, Michigan; mechanical engineer, Olds Motor Works; married.
  54. Find a Grave (website). Palo Cemetery, Palo, Ionia County, Michigan; Harmon J. Kline: Harmon J. Kline / Michigan / 1st Lt US Army / World War I / Aug 10 1886 - April 10 1972 [from gravestone]. The record indicates he died in Michigan.
  55. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena City, Enumeration District 8, Sheet No. 14A; family of Lewis T. Kline (52, Michigan, keeper, foundry, 2nd marriage); wife of 15 years Elizabeth Kline (44, Can., 2nd marriage, 6 children, 4 living); son Harmon J. Kline (24, Michigan, engineer, foundry); daughter DeEtta Kline (10, Michigan); son Joseph E. Kline (8, Michigan); son George M. Kline (8, Michigan); daughter Flora M. Kline (6, Michigan).
  56. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 535, Sheet No. 10B; family of Harmon J. Kline (33, Michigan, mech. engineer); wife Lucille F. Kline (28, Michigan).
  57. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 82-819, Sheet No. 12A; family of Harmon J. Kline (43, Michigan, engineer, mech., auto, first married age 30); wife Lucile F. Kline (38, Michigan, first married age 25).
  58. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 84-1479-B, Sheet No. 1A; family of Hermon J. Kline (53, Michigan); wife Lucile Kline (48, Michigan).
  59. Find a Grave (website). Palo Cemetery, Palo, Ionia County, Michigan; Lucile F. Kline: Lucile F. Kline / May 4 1891 / January 30 1976 [from gravestone].
  60. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Harmon J. Kline, age 29, born in Alpena, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; mother: Emma A. Gazley; and Lucile F. Hargrave, age 25, born in Palo, Michigan; father: Frank A. Hargrave; mother: Amelia M. Hamm; married on 18 October 1916 in Palo, Ionia County, Michigan.
  61. Find a Grave (website). St. Andrew Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Gilbert Merrow, born: 12 May 1877 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; died: 9 June 1938 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan [from record, which includes text from a portion of his obituary giving vital and biographical details, plus notes about his parents, siblings, wife, and two children [these are likely his step-children, from his wife’s first marriage], and provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, and siblings].
  62. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Louise Helen Kroker Merrow, born: 5 August 1878 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died: 28 February 1968 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan [from record, which includes notes regarding her two marriages, and the names and links for her two spouses].
  63. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw, ED 60, Sheet Nos. 5B, 6A, John Coon, 24, Michigan, November 1875, machinist; wife of 5 years Lizzie Coon, 23, Illinois, August 1876, 2 children, 2 living; son Edgar Coon, 4, Michigan, February 1896; son Rufus Coon, 7/12, Michigan, October 1899.
  64. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw City, ED 61, Sheet No. 24B, Bert Merrow, 32, Michigan, first marriage, bar tender, saloon; wife of 6 years Louise Merrow, 32, Illinois, second marriage, 2 children, 2 living; son Edward Merrow, 14, Michigan; son John Merrow, 10, Michigan; niece Bertha Soules, 4, Michigan.
  65. Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917, Saginaw County, 1895-96, Page 14, James E. Coon, born 10 February 1896 in Carrollton, son of John Coon, born in Michigan, machinist, and Lizzie Coon, born in Illinois.
  66. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Emma Merrow Soules, born: 3 April 1873 in Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 18 December 1909 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan [from record, which includes a note naming her parents, two spouses, and five children, and provides the names and links for her parents, spouses, siblings, and children].
  67. Email between Barb Pittenger and Lee Gazlay, April 2013, with information about the descendants of William C. Gazlay [Gazley] and his daughter Lucy Ann.
  68. Find a Grave (website). Hartland Village Cemetery, Hartland, Livingston County, Michigan, Joseph Oren Pittenger, born: 10 August 1858 in Hartland, Livingston County, Michigan; died: 27 May 1943 in Hartland, Livingston County, Michigan [from record, which includes a note naming his parents, children, grandchildren, and his spouse with marriage and divorce date, and provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, and children].
  69. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Charles Soules, born: 14 October 1871 in Fort Gratiot Township, St. Clair County, Michigan; died: 12 November 1918 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan [from record, which includes a note naming his [first] spouse and children, and provides the names and links for his spouses and children].
  70. Find a Grave (website). Hartland Village Cemetery, Hartland, Livingston County, Michigan, Mary Frances Pittenger, born: 17 March 1891 in Hartland, Livingston County, Michigan; died: 20 October 1891 in Hartland, Livingston County, Michigan [from record, which includes a note naming her parents, and the names and links for her parents, sibling, and half-siblings].
  71. Find a Grave (website). Sanford Cemetery, Howell, Livingston County, Michigan, Frank E. Merrow, Jr., born: 14 February 1894 in Hartland, Livingston County, Michigan; died: 7 March 1963 in Fowlerville, Livingston County, Michigan [fron record, which includes text of his birth, marriage, obituary, and SSDI records, and provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, siblings, and children].
  72. Find a Grave (website). Sanford Cemetery, Howell, Livingston County, Michigan, Grace Blanch Nichols Martin, born: 19 August 1901 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 9 September 1971 in Howell, Livingston County, Michigan [from record, which includes text from her marriage and obituary records, and provides the names and links for her parents, spouses (m.1917 and m.1967 respectively), siblings, and children].
  73. Find a Grave (website). Taymouth Township Cemetery, Teymouth, Saginaw County, Michigan, Betty Jo Merrow, born: 16 October 1930 in Birch Run Township, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 16 October 1930 in Birch Run Township, Saginaw County, Michigan [from record, which includes a copy of her death certificate (lived 7 hours), notes naming her parents and indicating unmarked grave, no headstone, and providing the names and links for her parents and sibling].
  74. Find a Grave (website). Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California, Frederick Montgomery Gazlay: Frederick Montgomery / 1866-1939 [from flat grave marker, located near vertical grave stone inscribed Gazlay].
  75. United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011 (available at familysearch.org), 7 November 1939, Fred M. Gazlay, died: 6 November 1939 in San Diego, San Diego County, California; born: 25 February 1866 in Lapeer, Michigan. The entry provides the names of his wife and two sons.
  76. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page No. 31, family of C. H. Gazley (28, New York, harness maker); Lora Gazley (27, Michigan); Freddie Gazley (4, Michigan); Jennie Gazley (8/12, Michigan, Nov.).
  77. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Enumeration District 73, Page No. 40, family of Lora Gazlay (36, Mich., widow); son Fredie M. Gazlay (14, Mich.); mother Nancy Andrews (68, NY, widow).
  78. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, California, San Diego County, San Diego, Enumeration District 194, Sheet No. 16A, family of Fred M. Gazlay (34, Michigan, Feby 1866, mercht hardware); wife of 7 years Lola M. Gazlay (32, Missouri, Feby 1868, 2 children, 2 living); son Frank A. Gazlay (6, California, Mar 1894); son Waddam Gazlay (1, California, Oct 1898); f-in-law James F. Waddam (73, Massachusetts, Sept 1826, widow); servant Elizabeth Funk (17, Pennsylvania, Mar 1883).
  79. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, California, San Diego County, San Diego, Enumeration District 146, Sheet No. 5A, family of Fred M. Gazlay (44, Michigan, retailer dealer, hardware); wife of 16 years Maud Gazlay (42, Missouri, 2 children, 2 living); son Frank Gazlay (16, California); son Wadham Gazlay (13, California).
  80. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, California, San Diego County, San Diego City, Enumeration District 309, Sheet No. 3A, family of Fred M. Gazlay (53, Michigan, partner, hardware store); wife Lola Maud Gazlay (51, Missouri); son Frank Andrews Gazlay (25, California, lawyer, general practice); son Wadham Gazlay (23, California, salesman, hardware store).
  81. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, San Diego County, San Diego City, Enumeration District 37-140, Sheet No. 9B, family of Fred M. Gazlay (64, Michigan, retail merchant, hardware); wife Martha E. B. Gazlay (64, California); [mother-in-law] Mary A. Brinkerhoff (76, Missouri, widow); servant Mamie R. Fox (40, Wyoming, widow); servant nurse Rose Shepherd (60, Washington).
  82. Find a Grave (website). Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California, Lola Maude [sic] Gazlay: Lola Maud / 1868 - 1921 [from flat grave marker, located near a vertical grave stone inscribed Gazlay].
  83. Wadhams Genealogy, by Harriet Weeks Wadhams Stevens. Frank Allaben Genealogical Company, Forty-Second Street Building, New York. 1913. Pages 199, 347. Some dates in the Gazlay family entries here differ from other sources (such as cemetery records).
  84. California Death Index, 1905-1939 (available at familysearch.org), Lola M. Gazlay, died: 22 March 1921; age: 53.
  85. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Martha Elaine Gazlay, died: 7 February 1947 in San Diego, California; born: 15 August 1861 in California; father: Brinckerhoff; mother: Pearson.
  86. BillionGraves (website). Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California, Martha Elaine Gazlay, born: 1861; died: 1947.
  87. Find a Grave (website). Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California, Charles Richard Gazlay; Charles Richard / Oct. 1904 Dec. 1904 [from flat grave marker, located near the vertical grave stone inscribed Gazlay].
  88. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Charles W. Brooks, born 11 August 1869 in Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan, son of Lewis M. Brooks, of Canada, and Eliza H. Brooks, of Michigan.
  89. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Lapeer County, Lapeer City, Page No. 2, family of L. M. Brooks (28, Canada, shoemaker); Elizabeth Brooks (26, Mich.); Charles W. Brooks (9/12, Mich., Aug.).
  90. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Lapeer County, Lapeer City, Enumeration District 172, Page No. 1, family of Lewis Brooks (37, Massachusetts, shoemaker); wife Elizabeth Brooks (36, Michigan); son Charlie Brooks (10, Michigan); son Lewis Brooks (7, Michigan); daughter Alice Brooks (1, Michigan).
  91. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Charles W. Brooks, age 22, son of Lewis Brooks and Elizabeth A. Gazlay, and Maude E. Bentley, age 21, daughter of Charles L. Bentley and Olive Mareus; married 24 July 1891 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.
  92. Michigan, Grand Traverse County, Return of Marriages, for the Quarter Ending 30 September 1903; Truman R. Caldwell, age 27, born in Kalamazoo, son of O. J. Caldwell and Florence Musslman [?]; and Alice J. Brooks, age 24, born in Lapeer, Michigan, daughter of Lewis Brooks and Elizabeth Brezely [sic]; married 1 September 1903 in Traverse City, Michigan.
  93. Find a Grave (website). Lancaster Rural Cemetery, Lancaster, Erie County, New York, Lydia Gazley Hipkiss, born: 1875 in New York; died: 30 November 1956 (from record, which provides her date of marriage and the names and links for her father, husband, two siblings, and three children).
  94. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Erie County, Buffalo, Enumeration District 168, Page No. 57A; Richard Gazley (26, New York, farmer); wife Ellen J. Gazley (26, New York); daughter Lydia Gazley (5, New York); daughter Elsie Gazley (3, New York); son Percy Gazley (1, New York).
  95. New York State Census, 1892, Erie County, Buffalo, 5th ED, 22nd Ward, Page 3; family of Richard [sic, Dickinson] Gazley (74, retired); wife Lydia Gazley (68); Ellen G. Ryson (41, school t.); lydia Gazley Jr. (16, housek); Elsie R. Gazley (14).
  96. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Enumeration District 210, Sheet No. 14B; family of William Hipkis (29, New York, Mar 1871, mill dealer); wife of 3 years Lydia Hipkis (24, New York, Oct 1875, 1 child, 1 living); son William J. Hipkis (1, New York, July 1899); hired man Hammett Flowers (16, New York, Feb 1884, hired man).
  97. New York State Census, 1905, Genesee County, Darien, Page No. 18, family of William Hipkiss (34, farmer); wife Lydia Hipkiss (30); son William Hipkiss (7); son Harold Hipkiss (4); daughter Esther Hipkiss (3); mother Ruth Hipkiss (66).
  98. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Genesee County, Darien Town, Enumeration District 22, Sheet No. 2B; family of William Hipkiss (38, New York, farmer, general farm); wife of 12 years Lydia Hipkiss (34, New York, 2 children, 2 living); son William J. Hipkiss (11, New York); daughter Esther A. Hipkiss (8, New York).
  99. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Genesee County, Darien Town, Enumeration District 21, Sheet No. 8A, 8B; family of William Hipkiss (47, New York, farmer); wife Lydia Hipkiss (44, New York); son William J. Hipkiss (21, New York); daughter Ester R. Hipkiss (17, New York.
  100. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Genesee County, Darien Township, Enumeration District 11-32, Sheet No. 8B; family of William Hipkiss (69, New York, farmer); wife Lydia Hipkiss (65, New York); son William Hipkiss, Jr. (42, New York, farm laborer); daughter Esther Hipkiss (37, New York).
  101. Find a Grave (website). Lancaster Rural Cemetery, Lancaster, Erie County, New York, William Hipkiss, born: 1871 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York; died: 5 April 1950 in New York (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, sibling, wife, and three children).
  102. Wedding Announcement, The Buffalo Courier-Record, Buffalo, New York. Available at fultonhistory.com. 1 August 1897, Miss Lydia Gazley to Mr. William Hipkiss on 27 July 1897 in Buffalo. The article mentions her attendants, including Miss Elsie Gazley and Miss Ella May Gazley. Mrs. D. Gazley, Lydia’s grandmother, hosted the reception.
  103. Find a Grave (website). Lancaster Rural Cemetery, Lancaster, Erie County, New York, William John Hipkiss, born: 1899; died: 7 March 1978 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and two siblings).
  104. Find a Grave (website). Lancaster Rural Cemetery, Lancaster, Erie County, New York, Harold Hipkiss, born: 1901; died: 4 July 1905 [sic; his death notice published in 1908 indicates he died on 4 July 1908, aged 7 years] (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and two siblings). His gravestone show the incorrect death year (1905 instead of 1908).
  105. Obituary, The Evening News, Tonawanda, North Tonawanda, New York. Available at fultonhistory.com. 8 July 1908, Harold Hipkiss, died 4 July 1908. The article indicates his body was found in the cistern of his home in Alden, New York.
  106. Find a Grave (website). Lancaster Rural Cemetery, Lancaster, Erie County, New York, Esther R. Hipkiss, born: 1902; died: 3 February 1998 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and two siblings).
  107. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Esther Ruth Hipkiss, born: 10 October 1902 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York; father: William Hipkiss; mother: Lydia Gazley.
  108. U.S. Passport Applications 1795-1925, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org; Application No. 33537 dated 11 July 1918; Elsie Ryerson Gazlay, born: 18 May 1877 in Buffalo, New York; father: Richard Gazlay, born in Buffalo, New York. Residence: Buffalo, New York; occupation: teacher; for travel to France and the British Isles to work as a Secretary of the War Work Council of the Y.M.C.A. of the United States.
  109. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Enumeration District 187, Sheet No. 1A; family of Lydia D. Gazlay (76, Pennsylvania, Aug 1823, widow, 2 children, 1 living); daughter Ellen G. Ryerson (49, New York, July 1850, school teacher, widow, 1 child, 1 living); grand daughter Elsie R. Gazlay (23, New York, May 1877, school teacher); border, sister Sylvia D. Rogers (73, Ohio, Feb 1827, widow, 1 child, 1 living); servant Elizabeth E. Rexinger (24, Canada, July 1875, immigrated 1888).
  110. New York State Census, 1905, Erie County, Buffalo, Fifth Ed, Ward 22nd, Page 3; family of Lydia D. Gazlay (81); sister Sylvia D. Rogers (78); daughter Ellen G. Ryerson (54, teacher); grand daughter Elsie R. Gazlay (28, teacher).
  111. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Enumeration District 181, Sheet No. 8B; family of Lydia Gazlay (86, Pennsylvania, widow, 2 children, 1 living); daughter Ellen G. Ryerson (59, New York, teacher, high school, widow, no children); sister Silvia Rogers (83, Ohio, widow, 1 child, no children); grand daughter Elsie R. Gazlay (32, New York, teacher, city school); border Alice G. Conally (43, New York, stenographer, shop).
  112. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Enumeration District 203, Sheet No. 1B; family of Christian J. Bartz (49, New York, machinist, transportation); wife Anna May Bartz (38, New York); daughter Ellen May Bartz (11, New York); mother-in-law Ellen Mahaney (66, New York, widow); aunt-in-law Ellen Ryerson (69, New York, widow); sister-in-law Elsie R. Gazlay (42, New York, teacher grammar school).
  113. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Washington, Grays Harbor County, Aberdeen City, Enumeration District 14-5, Sheet No. 1B; family of Charles Albertson (61, Pennsylvania, widow, first married age 48, president, bank); father Edward H. Albertson (90, New Jersey, widow, first married age 28); housekeeper Elsie R. G. Johnston (52, New York, widow, first married age 21, housekeeping, private family).
  114. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Washington, King County, Seattle City, Enumeration District 40-196, Sheet No. 1B; Elsie R. G. Johnston (62, New York, widow, librarian, WPA library project).
  115. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Washington, King County, Seattle, E.D. 40-164, Sheet No. 71, Elsie R. G. Johnston, 72, New York, widow.
  116. Marriage Announcement, Buffalo Courier, Buffalo, New York. Available at fultonhistory.com. 9 July 1921: Johnston-Gazlay. Mrs. Ellen G. Ryerson announces the marriage of her niece, Elsie Ryerson Gazlay, to Frederick A. Johnston of Ketchikan, Alaska, at Prince Rupert, Alaska [sic, Prince Rupert is in British Columbia, Canada], July 4, 1921.
  117. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie County, New York, Anna May Gazlay Bartz, born: March 1881 in New York; died: 4 May 1973 (from record, which provides the names and links for her father, husband, and two siblings).
  118. New York State Census, 1892, Erie County, Buffalo, 5th ED, 20th Ward, Page 18, family of Daniel Mahaney (50, Ireland, merchant); Ellen Mahaney (39); Wm. Mahaney (25, fire dept.); George Mahaney (16, clerk); Thomas Donahue (20, teamster); Frank Mahaney (13); May Gaxley (10), Ella Mahaney (5).
  119. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Enumeration District 231, Sheet No. 4A; family of Ellen Mahaney (55, New York, widow, 6 children, 4 living); daughter Eleanor Mahaney (23, New York); daughter May G. Harris (29, New York); grand daughter Ellen M. Harris (1 10/12, New York).
  120. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Enumeration District 15-258, Sheet No. 11A; family of Christopher Bartz (52, New York, assembler, automobiles, first married age 37); wife May Bartz (48, New York, first married age 33); mother-in-law Ellen Mahaney (76, New York, widow, first married age 28).
  121. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago City, Enumeration District 103-591, Sheet No. 62B; family of Christian Bartz (69, New York, stackchaser, industrial); wife Maye Bartz (57, New York).
  122. Marriage Announcement, The Buffalo Express, Buffalo, New York. Available at fultonhistory.com. 5 November 1907: Mrs. Ellen Mahaney announces the marriage of her daughter, Anna May Gazlay, to George Nelson Harris of Naples, N.Y., at the home of the bride’s grandmother, Mrs. L. D. Gazlay, on Saturday, November 2d. No Cards.
  123. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie County, New York, Christian John Bartz, born: 8 November 1870 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York; died: 14 March 1946 in Ontario, Canada (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
Fifth Generation
71. Helen Augusta Warden5 (Emma,4 Carlos,3 Miles,2 William1), born 29 March 1902 in New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 30 March 1987.1, 2 Helen married, first, ca. 1921, John Burkart7 (born ca. 1899 in New York, parents not determined7). Helen married, second, Clarence John Meaney, Jr.1 (born 10 April 1898, parents not determined;9 Clarence died 18 October 19639). Helen is buried in Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York.1 Clarence is buried in Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York.9

Children of Helen Augusta Warden and John Burkart:

+94i. Virginia Burkart, born 18 October 1921 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Married Allen L. Shaw.
 95ii. Evelyn Burkart, born May 1925 in New York.7, 8

73. Arthur Frederick Warden, Sr.5 (Emma,4 Carlos,3 Miles,2 William1), born 14 March 1907 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13 died 3 October 1995.10, 13 Arthur married, 19 September 1931 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Pelegia Elizabeth ‘Lily’ Kornowicz13, 14 (born 17 September 1909 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, parents not determined;12, 14 Lily died 3 October 1955 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York13, 14). Lily is buried in Saint Johns Cemetery, Middle Village, Queens County, New York.14

Children of Arthur Frederick Warden, Sr. and Pelegia Elizabeth ‘Lily’ Kornowicz:

+96i. Arthur Frederick Warden, Jr., born 9 July 1933 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 15 May 1994 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida. Married Virginia M. _____.
+97ii. Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Warden, born ca. 1937. Married George Connelly.

74. Virginia Gazlay Warden5 (Emma,4 Carlos,3 Miles,2 William1), born 27 July 1910 in New York;5, 6, 15, 16 died 14 January 2005.15 Virginia married Nolen Griffith Bragg (born 17 March 1922 in Big Sandy, Upshur County, Texas, the son of Vernon Bragg and Johnnie E. Head;17, 18, 19 Nolen died 10 March 200317). Virginia is buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma.15 Nolen is buried in Memory Lawn Memorial Park, Martindale, Caldwell County, Texas.17

Children of Virginia Gazlay Warden and Nolen Griffith Bragg:

 98i. Catherine V. Bragg, born ca. 1949 in New York.16
 99ii. Elizabeth Mary Bragg, born 9 March 1955 in Caldwell County, Texas;20, 21 died 12 March 1955 in Caldwell County, Texas.21, 22 Elizabeth is buried in San Marcos Cemetery, San Marcos, Hays County, Texas.21

77. Jack Edward Kline5 (Arthur,4 Emily ‘Emma’,3 Miles,2 William1), born 15 April 1914 in Michigan;23, 24, 25, 26 died 16 August 1969 in Woodruff, Oneida County, Wisconsin.23, 27, 28 Jack married, first, 25 November 1937 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, Dorothy Taylor26, 29 (born 20 December 1914 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, the daughter of James Taylor and Annie Anderson;26, 29 Dorothy died 28 September 1965 in La Grange, Cook County, Illinois29, 30). Jack married, second, Cecilia Moore (born 23 June 1918, parents not determined;31, 32 Cecilia died 6 December 199231, 32). Jack is buried in Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook, DuPage County, Illinois.23 Cecilia is buried in Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook, DuPage County, Illinois.31

Children of Jack Edward Kline and Dorothy Taylor:

+100i. Douglas Arthur Kline, born 29 March 1943 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 13 January 2024. Married Jane Ann Jacobi.
+101ii. Laurence James Kline, born 10 August 1946. Married Cynthia L. _____.

79. John D. Merrow (born John Delbert Coon)5 (Gilbert,4 Franklin ‘Frank’,3 Lucy,2 William1), born 12 October 1899 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan;33, 34, 35, 36 died 12 October 1971.34 John married Alberta V. Matteson37 (born 26 November 1902, parents not determined;37 Alberta died 13 June 199037). John and Alberta are buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.34, 37 John was adopted by Gilbert Merrow.

Child of John D. Merrow (born John Delbert Coon) and Alberta V. Matteson:

+102i. Jack Edward Merrow, born 8 February 1923; died 20 November 1988 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan. Married Vleitta M. Gronda.

81. Walter Pittenger5 (Emma,4 Franklin ‘Frank’,3 Lucy,2 William1), born 2 April 1893;38 died 5 February 1966.38 Walter married Leta May ‘Granny’ Churches39 (born 2 April 1903 in Redford, Wayne County, Michigan, the daughter of Edward Albert Churches and Minnie Lehmann;39 Granny died 1 February 1988 in Washtenaw County, Michigan39). Walter and Granny are buried in Brighton Hills Cemetery, Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan.38, 39

Children of Walter Pittenger and Leta May ‘Granny’ Churches:

 103i. Edward J. Pittenger, born 1925;40 died 17 December 1944.40 Edward is buried in Brighton Hills Cemetery, Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan.40
 104ii. Walter E. Pittenger, born 2 July 1929 in Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan;41 died 30 May 1994 in Washtenaw County, Michigan.41 Walter is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan.41
 105iii. Janice M. Pittenger, born 4 December 1936 in Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan;42 died 2 November 2006 in Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan.42 Janice is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan.42

82. Pearl Soules5 (Emma,4 Franklin ‘Frank’,3 Lucy,2 William1), born 10 December 1901;43 died 23 February 1920.43 Pearl married John E. Long44 (born 8 September 1898, parents not determined;44 John died 6 March 196344). Pearl and John are buried in Saint Pauls Episcopal Mission Cemetery, Taymouth, Saginaw County, Michigan.43, 44

83. Bertha F. Soules5 (Emma,4 Franklin ‘Frank’,3 Lucy,2 William1), born 5 March 1906 in Burt, Saginaw County, Michigan;45 died 14 March 1974 in Saginaw County, Michigan.45 Bertha married, first, Roy Sylvester ‘Red’ Bloomfield46 (born 25 January 1902, the son of William M. Bloomfield and Emaline Gerusha Morford;46 Red died 14 February 1987 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan46). Bertha married, second, 1942, William Carl ‘Bill’ Huber47 (born 26 April 1899 in Saginaw County, Michigan, parents not determined;47 Bill died 10 August 1976 in Saginaw County, Michigan47). Bertha is buried in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.45 Red is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.46 Bill is buried in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.47

84. George Soules5 (Emma,4 Franklin ‘Frank’,3 Lucy,2 William1), born 20 May 1908;48 died 13 February 1978.48 George married Helen Geste49 (born 6 July 1915 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, the daughter of John Geste and Frances Johnson;49, 50 Helen died 20 May 2002 in Macomb County, Michigan49). George and Helen are buried in Saint Pauls Episcopal Mission Cemetery, Taymouth, Saginaw County, Michigan.48, 49

Child of George Soules and Helen Geste:

 106i. Terry Lee Soules, born 5 October 1947 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan;51 died 19 April 1948 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.51 Terry is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.51

85. Ruby Irene Merrow5 (Frank,4 Franklin ‘Frank’,3 Lucy,2 William1), born 2 September 1923 in Burt, Saginaw County, Michigan;52 died 30 October 2011 in Fowlerville, Livingston County, Michigan.52 Ruby married, 5 May 1941 in Clio, Genesee County, Michigan, Walter Lee Lloyd, Sr.53 (born 24 January 1920 in Owosso Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan, the son of George Henry Lloyd and Lettie May Ordiway;53 Walter died 8 July 2018 in Fowlerville, Livingston County, Michigan53). Ruby and Walter are buried in Sanford Cemetery, Howell, Livingston County, Michigan.52, 53

Child of Ruby Irene Merrow and Walter Lee Lloyd, Sr.:

 107i. Marie Elaine Lloyd, born 20 November 1946 in Fowlerville, Livingston County, Michigan;54 died 19 August 1992 in Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee.54 Marie is buried in Sanford Cemetery, Howell, Livingston County, Michigan.54

87. Frank Andrews Gazlay5 (Frederick,4 Charles,3 Ward,2 William1), born 20 March 1894 in San Diego, San Diego County, California;55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61 died 16 October 1944 in San Diego County, California.56, 62 Frank married, ca. 1927, Florence M. Wenger60 (born ca. 1902 in Missouri, parents not determined60). Frank is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California.56

88. Wadham Gazlay5 (Frederick,4 Charles,3 Ward,2 William1), born 14 October 1896 in California;57, 58, 59, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66 died 9 February 1995 in San Diego County, California.63, 64 Wadham married, ca. 1923, Frances C. Larned65 (born 24 December 1904 in Nebraska, parents not determined;65, 66, 67, 68 Frances died 28 July 1980 in San Diego County, California67, 68). Wadham and Frances are buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California.63, 67

  1. Find a Grave (website). Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York. Helen Meaney: born: 29 March 1902; died: 30 March 1987; link to spouse: Clarence J. Meaney (1898-1963) [from record].
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Meaney, Helen, no. 103-07-9678; born: 29 March 1902; died: March 1987; last place of residence: Nassau, New York.
  3. New York State Census, 1905, Kings County, Brooklyn, Eighteenth Election District, Block A, family of Harry Warden (35, United States, teamster); wife Emma Warden (31, United States); daughter Helen A. Warden (3, United States); son Walter Warden (7, United States); son Charles H. Warden (1, United States).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 219, Sheet No. 12B, family of Harry Warden (40, Arkansas, driver, starch factory); wife of 14 years Emma G. Warden (36, New York, 4 children, 4 living); son Walter C. Warden (12, New York); daughter Helen A. Warden (8, New York); son Charles H. Warden (6, New York); son Arthur F. Warden (3, New York).
  5. New York State Census, 1915, Kings County, New York City, Page 26, Harry Warder [sic], 45; wife Emma Warder, 40; son Walter Warder, 17; daughter Helen A. Warder, 13; son Chas. H. Warder, 11; son Arthur H. Warder, 8; daughter Virginia Warder, 4.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 457, Sheet No. 8B, family of Harry Warden (48, New York, watchman, factory); wife Emma Warden (43, New York); daughter Helen Warden (17, New York, clerical work, factory); son Charles Warden (15, New York, messenger, office); son Arthur Warden (12, New York); daughter Virginia Warden (9, New York).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 1872, Sheet No. 3B; family of John Burkart (31, New York, salesman, oil, first married age 21); wife Helen Burkart (28, New York, first married age 19); daughter Virginia Burkart (8, New York); daughter Evelyn Burkart (4 11/12, New York); father John Burkart (56, New York, superintendent, oil, widow).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-222, Sheet No. 4A; family of Charles J. Meaney (58, New York, special agent, casualty insurance), wife Helen Meaney (38, New York), step-daughter Evelyn Burkhart (14, New York).
  9. Find a Grave (website). Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York. Clarence J. Meaney, Jr., born: 10 April 1898; died: 18 October 1963 [from record].
  10. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Warden, Arthur F., no. 098-10-9879; died: 1995; born: 14 March 1907.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-1097, Sheet No. 4A, family of Emma Warden (55, New York, 22 at first marriage); son Charles Warden (26, New York, messenger, bank); son Arthur Warden (23, New York, office clerk, copper co.).
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-330B, Sheet No. 1A; family of Arthur F. Warden (33, New York, salesman, life insurance); wife Elizabeth Warden (30, New York); son Arthur F. Warden, Jr. (6, New York); daughter Geraldine Warden (3, New York); mother Emma Warden (67, New York, widow).
  13. Holly’s Genealogy Journey (website: //home.earthlink.net/~dgbe/id3.html). This website includes biographical and vital details and photos of Holly’s ancestral families, including Warden, Kornowicz, Gazlay, Badyna, Costigan, Boyd, and Sampson.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Saint John Cemetery, Middle Village, Queens County, New York. Elizabeth Kornowicz Warden: born: 17 September 1909 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died: 3 October 1955 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York [from record, written by her granddaughter Holly Kirchgessner, which provides biographical details and the names of her two children.]
  15. Find a Grave (website). Sunset Memorial Park, Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, Virginia Warden Bragg, born: 27 July 1910; died: 14 January 2005 (from record).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Texas, Travis County, Austin, E.D. 256-112, Sheet No. 25, Virginia G. Bragg, 29, New York, sep[erated], cashier, hotel; daughter Catherine V. Bragg, 1, New York.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Memory Lawn Memorial Park, Martindale, Caldwell County, Texas, Nolen G. Bragg, born: 17 March 1922; died: 10 March 2003 (from record).
  18. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Nolen Griffith Bragg, born: 17 March 1922 in Big Sandy, Texas; father: Vernon Bragg; mother: Johnnie E. Head.
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Texas, Uvalde County, Uvalde, E.D. 232-5, Sheet No. 17, Gladys F. Davis, 55, Texas, widow; roomer Nolan Bragg, 25, Texas, married, barber, barbering.
  20. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Elizabeth Mary Bragg, born: 9 March 1955 in Caldwell County, Texas; father: Nolan G. Bragg; mother: Virginia Gazlay Warden.
  21. Find a Grave (website). San Marcos Cemetery, San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, Elizabeth Mary Bragg, born: 9 March 1955; died: 12 March 1955 (from record).
  22. Texas Deaths, 1890-1976; Elizabeth Mary Bragg, died: 12 March 1955 in Gary Air Force Base, Caldwell, Texas; father: Nolan G. Bragg, born in Texas; mother: Virginia Gazlay Warden, born in New York; copy of death certificate included in this record.
  23. Find a Grave (website). Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook, DuPage County, Illinois, Jack Edward Kline, born: 15 April 1914; died: 16 August 1969 (from gravestone and record, which indicated Burial on Aug. 19, 1969).
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 663, Sheet No. 7B, 8A; family of Arthur L. Kline (35, Michigan, draftsman, tools); wife Caroline B. Kline (37, Michigan); son Jack Edw. Kline (5, Michigan).
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 82-832, Sheet No. 26A; family of Arthur L. Kline (46, Michigan, tool designer, auto plant, first married age 21); wife Carrie B. Kline (48, Michigan, first married age 26); son Jack E. Kline (16, Michigan).
  26. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago City, Enumeration District 103-467, Sheet No. 9A; family of Jack Klein [sic] (26, Michigan, research engineer, oil); wife Dorothy Klein (25, England).
  27. Wisconsin Death Index 1959-1997, Kline, Jack E., died 16 August 1969 in Wisconsin, age 55.
  28. Obituary, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois. 18 August 1969, Jack Edward Kline, died 16 August 1969 in Woodruff, Wisconsin. The article mentions his widow Cecilia, sons Douglas and Laurence, and refers to his mother.
  29. Aycliffe Village Local History Society, England (website: //www.aycliffehistory.org.uk/). Jane Taite of Aycliffe, ancestor of Larry Kline. Family tree of Larry Kline’s mother Dorothy. She was born in Newcastle upon Tyne but emigrated to the United States in 1924 at the age of 9. The tree provides vital details of Dorothy Taylor and her ancestors. Several references are cited.
  30. Deaths, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois (website: //pqasb.pqarchiver.com/chicagotribune); 29 September 1965, Dorothy Kline, died 28 September 1965. The article mentions her husband, two sons, and mother.
  31. Find a Grave (website). Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook, DuPage County, Illinois, Cecilia Moore Kline, born: 23 June 1918; died: 6 December 1992 (from gravestone and record, which indicates Burial on December 9, 1992).
  32. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Kline, Cecila M., no. 197-01-7594; born: 23 June 1918; died: 6 December 1992; last place of residence: Cook [County], Illinois.
  33. Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917, Saginaw County, 1899, Page 105, John Delbert Coon, born 12 October 1899 in Saginaw, son of John Delbert Coon, machinist, and Louise Helen Kroker, born in Illinois.
  34. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, John D. Merrow, born: 12 October 1899; died: 12 October 1971 [from record, which provides the names and links for his spouse and child].
  35. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw, ED 60, Sheet Nos. 5B, 6A, John Coon, 24, Michigan, November 1875, machinist; wife of 5 years Lizzie Coon, 23, Illinois, August 1876, 2 children, 2 living; son Edgar Coon, 4, Michigan, February 1896; son Rufus Coon, 7/12, Michigan, October 1899.
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw City, ED 61, Sheet No. 24B, Bert Merrow, 32, Michigan, first marriage, bar tender, saloon; wife of 6 years Louise Merrow, 32, Illinois, second marriage, 2 children, 2 living; son Edward Merrow, 14, Michigan; son John Merrow, 10, Michigan; niece Bertha Soules, 4, Michigan.
  37. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Alberta V. Matteson Merrow, born: 26 November 1902; died: 13 June 1990 [from record, which provides the names of her parents, spouse, siblings, and child].
  38. Find a Grave (website). Brighton Hills Cemetery, Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan, Sgt. Walter Pittenger, born: 2 April 1893; died: 5 February 1966 [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, siblings, half-siblings, and children].
  39. Find a Grave (website). Brighton Hills Cemetery, Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan, Leta May “Granny” Churches Pittenger, born: 2 April 1903 in Redford, Wayne County, Michigan; died: 1 February 1988 in Washtenaw County, Michigan [from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, sibling, and children].
  40. Find a Grave (website). Brighton Hills Cemetery, Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan, Pvt. Edward J. Pittenger, born: 1925; died: 17 December 1944 [from record, which includes a note that he was killed in action in the U.S. Army, and provides the names and links for his parents and siblings].
  41. Find a Grave (website). Fairview Cemetery, Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan, Albert E. Pittenger, born: 2 July 1929 in Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan; died: 30 May 1994 in Washtenaw County, Michigan [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and siblings].
  42. Find a Grave (website). Fairview Cemetery, Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan, Janice M. Pittenger, born: 4 December 1936 in Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan; died: 2 November 2006 in Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan [from record, which provides the names of her parents and siblings].
  43. Find a Grave (website). Saint Pauls Episcopal Mission Cemetery, Taymouth, Saginaw County, Michigan, Pearl Soules Long, born: 10 December 1901; died: 23 February 1920 [from record, which provides the names of her parents, spouse, siblings, and half-siblings].
  44. Find a Grave (website). Saint Pauls Episcopal Mission Cemetery, Taymouth, Saginaw County, Michigan, John E. Long, born: 8 September 1896; died: 6 March 1963 [from record, which provides the names and links for his two spouses and children].
  45. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Bertha F. Soules Huber, born: 5 March 1906 in Burt, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 14 March 1974 in Saginaw County, Michigan [from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, spouses, siblings, and half-siblings].
  46. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Roy Sylvester “Red” Bloomfield, born: 25 January 1902; died: 14 February 1987 in Aplena, Alpena County, Michigan [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, spouses, sibling, and children].
  47. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, William Carl “Bill” Huber, born: 26 April 1899 in Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 10 August 1976 in Saginaw County, Michigan [from record, which provides the names and links for his three spouses and two children].
  48. Find a Grave (website). Saint Pauls Episcopal Mission Cemetery, Taymouth, Saginaw County, Michigan, George Soules, born: 20 May 1908; died: 13 February 1978 [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, siblings, half-siblings, and child].
  49. Find a Grave (website). Saint Pauls Episcopal Mission Cemetery, Taymouth, Saginaw County, Michigan, Helen Soules, born: 6 June 1915 [sic, Social Security records give her birth date as 6 July 1915] in USA; died: 20 May 2002 in Macomb County, Michigan [from record, which provides the names and links for her spouse and child].
  50. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Claim Files, Helen Soules (other name: Helen Geste), born: 6 July 1915 in Clumberland [sic, Cumberland], Maryland; father: John Geste; mother: Frances Johnson.
  51. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Terry Lee Soules, born: 5 October 1947 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 19 April 1948 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents].
  52. Find a Grave (website). Sanford Cemetery, Howell, Livingston County, Michigan, Ruby Irene Merrow Lloyd, born: 2 September 1923 in Burt, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 30 November 2011 in Fowlerville, Livingston County, Michigan [from record, which includes a note naming her parents, and provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, sibling, and child].
  53. Find a Grave (website). Sanford Cemetery, Howell, Livingston County, Michigan, Walter Lee Lloyd, Sr., born: 24 January 1920 in Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan; died: 8 July 2018 in Fowlerville, Livingston County, Michigan [from record, which includes the text from his obituary giving vital and biographical details, and the names and links for his parents, spouse, siblings, half-siblings, and child].
  54. Find a Grave (website). Sanford Cemetery, Howell, Livingston County, Michigan, Marie Elaine Lloyd Adair, born: 20 November 1946 in Fowlerville, Livingston County, Michigan; died: 19 August 1992 in Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee [from record, which includes text from Social Security Application and Claims, SSDI, and obituary, and provides the names and links for her parents].
  55. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Gazlay, Frank Andrews; Card No. 8; born 20 March 1894 in San Diego, California; crippled as a result of infantile paralysis.
  56. Find a Grave (website). Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California, Frank A. Gazlay: Frank A. Gazlay / Mar. 20, 1894 / Oct. 16, 1944 [from flat grave stone, located near a vertical grave stone inscribed Gazlay].
  57. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, California, San Diego County, San Diego, Enumeration District 194, Sheet No. 16A, family of Fred M. Gazlay (34, Michigan, Feby 1866, mercht hardware); wife of 7 years Lola M. Gazlay (32, Missouri, Feby 1868, 2 children, 2 living); son Frank A. Gazlay (6, California, Mar 1894); son Waddam Gazlay (1, California, Oct 1898); f-in-law James F. Waddam (73, Massachusetts, Sept 1826, widow); servant Elizabeth Funk (17, Pennsylvania, Mar 1883).
  58. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, California, San Diego County, San Diego, Enumeration District 146, Sheet No. 5A, family of Fred M. Gazlay (44, Michigan, retailer dealer, hardware); wife of 16 years Maud Gazlay (42, Missouri, 2 children, 2 living); son Frank Gazlay (16, California); son Wadham Gazlay (13, California).
  59. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, California, San Diego County, San Diego City, Enumeration District 309, Sheet No. 3A, family of Fred M. Gazlay (53, Michigan, partner, hardware store); wife Lola Maud Gazlay (51, Missouri); son Frank Andrews Gazlay (25, California, lawyer, general practice); son Wadham Gazlay (23, California, salesman, hardware store).
  60. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, San Diego County, San Diego City, Enumeration District 37-143, Sheet No. 2B, family of Frank A. Gazlay (36, California, attorney at law, married at age 33); wife Florence M. Gazlay (28, Missouri, married at age 25); brother-in-law John A. Wenger (23, Missouri, clerk, bank).
  61. Wadhams Genealogy, by Harriet Weeks Wadhams Stevens. Frank Allaben Genealogical Company, Forty-Second Street Building, New York. 1913. Pages 199, 347. Some dates in the Gazlay family entries here differ from other sources (such as cemetery records).
  62. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Gazlay, Frank A.; died 16 Oct 1944, San Diego County; born 20 Mar 1894, California; Mother’s Maiden Name: Wadham; Father’s Surname: Gazlay.
  63. Find a Grave (website). Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California, Wadham Gazlay: Wadham Gazlay / Oct. 14, 1896 / Feb. 9, 1995 [from flat grave marker, located near a vertical grave stone inscribed Gazlay].
  64. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Wadham Gazlay, born: 14 October 1896; died: 9 February 1995 in San Diego [County], California; mother: Wadham.
  65. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, San Diego County, San Diego City, Enumeration District 37-54, Sheet No. 7B, family of Wadham Gazlay (33, California, merchant, hardware, married at age 27); wife Frances C. Gazlay (26, Nebraska, married at age 19).
  66. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, San Diego County, San Diego City, Enumeration District 62-13A, Sheet No. 15A, family of Wadham Gazlay (43, California, proprieter, retail hardware); wife Frances K. Gazlay (36, Nebraska).
  67. Find a Grave (website). Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California, Frances L. Gazlay: Frances L. Gazlay / Dec. 24, 1904 / July 28, 1980 [from flat grave marker, located near a vertical grave stone inscribed Gazlay].
  68. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Frances Larned Gazlay, born: 24 December 1904 in Nebraska; died: 28 July 1980 in San Diego [County], California; father: Larned; mother: Porter.
Sixth Generation
94. Virginia Burkart6 (Helen,5 Emma,4 Carlos,3 Miles,2 William1), born 18 October 1921 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.1, 2, 3 Virginia married, ca. 1939, Allen L. Shaw4 (born 15 February 1917 in Boston, Massachusetts, parents not determined;2, 3 Allen died 20 March 1989 in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida4). Allen is buried in Pinelawn Memorial Park, East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York.4

Children of Virginia Burkart and Allen L. Shaw:

+108i. Richard Shaw, born 26 November 1939 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Married Nancy M. _____.
+109ii. Susan A. Shaw, born August 1942. Married Douglas Koneff.
+110iii. David Allen Shaw, born 15 June 1953. Married Donna J. _____.

96. Arthur Frederick Warden, Jr.6 (Arthur,5 Emma,4 Carlos,3 Miles,2 William1), born 9 July 1933 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;3, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 15 May 1994 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.5, 6 Arthur married Virginia M. _____ (born 11 October 1938, parents not determined3). Arthur is buried in Bay Pines National Cemetery, North Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida.5

Child of Arthur Frederick Warden, Jr. and Virginia M. _____:

+111i. Holly Ann Warden, born 5 November 1965. Married David Earl Kirchgessner, Jr..

97. Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Warden6 (Arthur,5 Emma,4 Carlos,3 Miles,2 William1), born ca. 1937.7, 8 Gerry married George Connelly (born ____, parents not determined).

100. Douglas Arthur Kline6 (Jack,5 Arthur,4 Emily ‘Emma’,3 Miles,2 William1), born 29 March 1943 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;3, 9 died 13 January 2024.9 Douglas married, 9 September 1967 in Western Springs, Cook County, Illinois, Jane Ann Jacobi10 (born 27 May 1946, the daughter of Frank Culbertson Jacobi and Marion Pulse3).

Children of Douglas Arthur Kline and Jane Ann Jacobi:

 112i. Amy Kline.
 113ii. William Kline.

101. Laurence James Kline6 (Jack,5 Arthur,4 Emily ‘Emma’,3 Miles,2 William1), born 10 August 1946.3 Laurence married Cynthia L. _____ (born 22 April 1948, parents not determined3).

102. Jack Edward Merrow6 (John,5 Gilbert,4 Franklin ‘Frank’,3 Lucy,2 William1), born 8 February 1923;11 died 20 November 1988 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.11 Jack married, 4 October 1941, Vleitta M. Gronda12 (born 24 September 1922 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, the daughter of Solomon Alfred Gronda and Emma Mary Doyle;12 Vleitta died 12 January 2004 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan12). Jack and Vleitta are buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.11, 12

Children of Jack Edward Merrow and Vleitta M. Gronda:

 114i. Rick Delbert Merrow, born 1847 in Michigan.
+115ii. Jacqueline Mae Merrow, born 28 March 1942 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan; died 3 September 2004 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan. Married Perry Junior Reeves.
+116iii. Robert Michael Merrow, born 8 May 1945 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan; died 16 January 2017 in Bridgeport, Saginaw County, Michigan. Married Elaine Marie Reeves.
 117iv. Greg F. Merrow, born 24 February 1952 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan;13 died 9 June 1953 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.13 Greg is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.13
 118v. Cherylyn Merrow, born 1957 in Michigan.
 119vi. Thomas Merrow, born 1964 in Michigan.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 1872, Sheet No. 3B; family of John Burkart (31, New York, salesman, oil, first married age 21); wife Helen Burkart (28, New York, first married age 19); daughter Virginia Burkart (8, New York); daughter Evelyn Burkart (4 11/12, New York); father John Burkart (56, New York, superintendent, oil, widow).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-313, Sheet No. 5B; family of Allen Shaw (24, Boston, Mass., attendant, gas station); wife Virginia Shaw (19, Bklyn); son Richard Shaw (4/12, Bklyn).
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. Obituary, Newsday, Long Island, New York Available at Google News. 25 March 1989, Allen Shaw, age 72, died 20 March 1989 in Boynton Beach, Florida, where he had a seasonal home. The article provides biographical details and the names of his survivors, including his wife, three children, stepmother, and two siblings. Burial was in Pinelawn Memorial Park.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida. Warden, Arthur Frederick, Jr., born: 9 July 1933 in Brooklyn, New York; died: 15 May 1994 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida [from record].
  6. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Warden, Arthur F., no. 124-26-3454; died: 15 May 1994; born: 9 July 1933.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-330B, Sheet No. 1A; family of Arthur F. Warden (33, New York, salesman, life insurance); wife Elizabeth Warden (30, New York); son Arthur F. Warden, Jr. (6, New York); daughter Geraldine Warden (3, New York); mother Emma Warden (67, New York, widow).
  8. Holly’s Genealogy Journey (website: //home.earthlink.net/~dgbe/id3.html). This website includes biographical and vital details and photos of Holly’s ancestral families, including Warden, Kornowicz, Gazlay, Badyna, Costigan, Boyd, and Sampson.
  9. Obituary, DignityMemorial.com, Douglas Arthur Kline, died: 13 January 2024; born: 29 March 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, brother and his wife, children and their spouses, and grandchildren.
  10. Marriage Announcement, Brookfield Citizen, Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois; 28 September 1967, Miss Jane Ann Jacobi and Mr. Douglas Arthur Kline, married on 9 September in Western Springs Illinois. The article mentions various family members.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Jack Edward Merrow, born: 8 February 1923; died: 20 November 1988 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan [from record, which includes the text from his obituary giving vital and biographical details, and provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, and children].
  12. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Vleitta M. Gronda Merrow, born: 24 September 1922 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 12 January 2004 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan [from record, which includes notes giving vital details, and providing the names and links for her parents, spouse, siblings, and children].
  13. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Greg F. Merrow, born: 24 February 1952 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 9 June 1953 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and 2 siblings].
Seventh and Eighth Generations
108. Richard Shaw7 (Virginia,6 Helen,5 Emma,4 Carlos,3 Miles,2 William1), born 26 November 1939 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.1, 2 Richard married Nancy M. _____ (born 26 December 1942, parents not determined2).

Children of Richard Shaw and Nancy M. _____:

 120i. Jeffrey J. Shaw, born 7 July 1966.2
 121ii. Kristen L. Shaw, born 3 July 1970.2
 122iii. Michael A. Shaw, born 14 August 1972.2

109. Susan A. Shaw7 (Virginia,6 Helen,5 Emma,4 Carlos,3 Miles,2 William1), born August 1942.2 Susan married Douglas Koneff (born 31 August 1938, parents not determined2).

Children of Susan A. Shaw and Douglas Koneff:

 123i. Douglas Koneff, born 1 September 1959.2
 124ii. David Allen Koneff, born 25 July 1963.2

110. David Allen Shaw7 (Virginia,6 Helen,5 Emma,4 Carlos,3 Miles,2 William1), born 15 June 1953.2 David married Donna J. _____ (born 20 September 1954, parents not determined2).

Children of David Allen Shaw and Donna J. _____:

 125i. Lynette T. Shaw, born 5 July 1979.2
 126ii. Christina Lee Shaw, born 5 March 1982.2

111. Holly Ann Warden7 (Arthur,6 Arthur,5 Emma,4 Carlos,3 Miles,2 William1), born 5 November 1965.2 Holly married, 13 May 1995, David Earl Kirchgessner, Jr.2 (born 26 August 1969, parents not determined2).

Children of Holly Ann Warden and David Earl Kirchgessner, Jr.:

 127i. Brianna Elise Kirchgessner, born 13 July 1992.2, 3
 128ii. Danielle Grace Kirchgessner, born 11 July 1997.2, 3

115. Jacqueline Mae Merrow7 (Jack,6 John,5 Gilbert,4 Franklin ‘Frank’,3 Lucy,2 William1), born 28 March 1942 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan;4 died 3 September 2004 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.4 Jacqueline married Perry Junior Reeves5 (born 13 May 1940 in Michigan, the son of Perry Emil Reeves and Viola Mary Daniels;5 Perry died 11 May 2009 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan5). Jacqueline is buried in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.4 Perry is buried in Spaulding Township Cemetery, Saginaw County, Michigan.5

Child of Jacqueline Mae Merrow and Perry Junior Reeves:

 129i. Mark Richard Reeves, born 23 June 1960 in Saginaw County, Michigan;6 died 16 February 2011 in Saginaw County, Michigan.6

116. Robert Michael Merrow7 (Jack,6 John,5 Gilbert,4 Franklin ‘Frank’,3 Lucy,2 William1), born 8 May 1945 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan;7 died 16 January 2017 in Bridgeport, Saginaw County, Michigan.7 Robert married, 7 December 1963, Elaine Marie Reeves7 (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-313, Sheet No. 5B; family of Allen Shaw (24, Boston, Mass., attendant, gas station); wife Virginia Shaw (19, Bklyn); son Richard Shaw (4/12, Bklyn).
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. voteref.com.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Jacqueline Mae Merrow Reeves, born: 28 March 1942 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 3 September 2004 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan [from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, two siblings, and one child].
  5. Find a Grave (website). Spaulding Township Cemetery, Saginaw County, Michigan, Perry Junior Reeves, born: 13 May 1940 in Michigan; died: 11 May 2009 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, siblings, and child].
  6. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Mark Richard Reeves, born: 23 June 1960 in Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 16 February 2011 in Saginaw County, Michigan [from record, which provides the text for his obituary giving vital and biographical details, and providing the names and links for his parents].
  7. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Robert Michael Merrow, Sr., born: 8 May 1945 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 16 January 2017 in Bridgeport, Saginaw County, Michigan [from record, which includes the text of his obituary giving vital and biographical details, and provides the names and links for his parents and two siblings].