Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Ward 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 Ward Gazlay and 24 of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Ward Gazlay,1 born 24 December 1814 in Onondaga Hollow, Onondaga County, New York, the son of William C. Gazlay and Patty Dickinson;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 baptized 12 December 1816 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York;7 died 7 April 1886 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.1, 8 Ward married, 18 August 1840 in New York, Louisa B. Hood6 (born 28 September 1821 in New York, parents not determined;2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Louisa died 22 December 1882 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan6, 9). Ward and Louisa are buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.10, 11

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.”6

[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:

+2i. Charles Henry Gazlay, born 11 September 1841 in New York; died 17 March 1880 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Married Lora A. Andrews.
+3ii. 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.
+4iii. 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.
+5iv. 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.
 6v. Helen C. Gazlay, born 18 June 1852 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan;3, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14 died 1 July 1942 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.12, 13, 14 Helen is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.12, 13
 7vi. Clara Angeline Gazlay, born 16 July 1854;8 died 20 October 1855.8
+8vii. Alice J. Gazlay, born 1 September 1856 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; died 7 February 1889. Married Albert N. Clark.
 9viii. Jennie Gazlay, born ca. 1859 in Michigan.3
 10ix. Silas Ward Gazlay, born August 1861;15 died 25 June 1863.15
 11x. Otis F. Gazlay, born 29 December 1864 in Michigan;4, 5, 6, 16 died 21 January 1910 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.17, 18 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.18 Otis is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.17, 18

  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.).
  4. 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).
  5. 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.).
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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].
  9. 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.
  10. 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).
  11. 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).
  12. Flint Genealogical Society (website), Cemetery Index; Glenwood Cemetery, Flint City, Genesee County, Michigan; Gazlay, Helen C.; born 18 June 1852; died 1 July 1942.
  13. 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).
  14. 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.
  15. 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].
  16. 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).
  17. Flint Genealogical Society (website), Cemetery Index; Glenwood Cemetery, Flint City, Genesee County, Michigan; Gazlay, Otis; born about 1866; died 21 January 1910.
  18. 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.]
Second Generation
2. Charles Henry Gazlay2 (Ward1), born 11 September 1841 in New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 17 March 1880 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.2 Charles married Lora A. Andrews (born July 1843 in Michigan, the daughter of _____ Andrews and Nancy _____;5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Lora died 25 January 1936 in San Diego, San Diego County, California11, 12). Charles is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.1 Lora is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California.11

Children of Charles Henry Gazlay and Lora A. Andrews:

+12i. 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.
 13ii. Jennie A. Gazlay, born 26 October 1869 in Michigan;5, 13 died 27 December 1873 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.13 Jennie is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.14
 14iii. Arthur B. Gazlay, born 12 May 1872 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan;15, 16 died 9 November 1873 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.16 Arthur is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.17

3. Elizabeth N. Gazlay2 (Ward1), born 15 May 1844 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan;3, 4, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 died 13 November 1900 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.18 Elizabeth married, first, 20 January 1866 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, Louis M. Brooks19 (born ca. 1842 in Canada, parents not determined19, 21, 22). Elizabeth married, second, _____ Watkins (born ____, parents not determined). Elizabeth is buried in Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.18

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

+15i. Charles W. Brooks, born 11 August 1869 in Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan. Married Maude E. Bentley.
 16ii. Louis Brooks, born ca. 1873 in Michigan;22 died 27 April 1916 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.24
 17iii. Anna L. Brooks, born 5 January 1875 in Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan; twin.25
 18iv. Arthur W. Brooks, born 5 January 1875 in Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan; twin.25
+19v. Alice J. Brooks, born ca. 1879 in Michigan. Married Truman R. Caldwell.
 20vi. Guy H. Brooks, born 3 December 1880 in Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan;23, 26 died 14 August 1947 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.20 Guy is buried in Cedar Park Cemetery, Calument, Cook County, Illinois.20

4. Sarah L. Gazlay2 (Ward1), born 1 March 1846 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan;3, 4, 27, 28, 29, 30 died 9 April 1918 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.27, 28 Sarah married, 5 June 1889 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, James E. Withey27, 32 (born 1843, the son of Elias Withey and Anna Goodspeed;31 James died 193031). Sarah and James are buried in Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.27, 28, 31

5. Harlan Page Gazlay2 (Ward1), born 20 August 1850 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan;4, 29, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 died 21 February 1915 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.33, 34 Harlan married, first, 14 April 1877, Margarette Esther Houghtaling38 (born 25 August 1847 in Hadley, Lapeer County, Michigan, the daughter of John Houghtaling and Parmelia Palmer;35, 36, 39 Margarette died 8 July 1906 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan39). Harlan married, second, 9 April 1908 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, Frances Emily Shepherd34, 45 (born 2 September 1862 in Michigan, parents not determined;37, 40, 41, 42, 43 Frances died 23 September 1941 in Genesee County, Michigan40, 41, 44). Harlan is buried in Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.33, 34 Margarette is buried in Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.39 Frances is buried in Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.40, 41

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.38

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:

 21i. Louisa B. ‘Lulu’ Gazlay, born 15 March 1878 in Michigan;35, 46 died 3 January 1881 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.36, 46, 47 Lulu is buried in Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.46
 22ii. J. Harlan Gazlay, born 10 August 1883 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan;36, 48 died 8 April 1904 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.48 J. is buried in Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.48

8. Alice J. Gazlay2 (Ward1), born 1 September 1856 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan;4, 29, 30, 49, 50 died 7 February 1889.49 Alice married, 12 October 1887 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, Albert N. Clark50 (born ca. 1856 in Brighton, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, the son of Jared O. Clark and Mary Gilbert50).

  1. 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).
  2. 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]
  3. 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).
  4. 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.).
  5. 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.).
  6. 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).
  7. 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).
  8. 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).
  9. 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).
  10. 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).
  11. 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).
  12. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Lora A. Gazlay, died: 25 January 1936 in San Diego, California; age: 92.
  13. 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]
  14. Flint Genealogical Society (website), Cemetery Index; Glenwood Cemetery, Flint City, Genesee County, Michigan; Gazlay, Jennie (no dates given).
  15. 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.
  16. 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]
  17. Flint Genealogical Society (website), Cemetery Index; Glenwood Cemetery, Flint City, Genesee County, Michigan; Gazlay, Arthur (no dates given).
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.).
  22. 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).
  23. 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).
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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).
  29. 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).
  30. 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.).
  31. Find a Grave (website). Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; Jas. E. Withey / 1843 - 1930 / “God is Love” (from headstone).
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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).
  35. 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).
  36. 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).
  37. 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).
  38. 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.
  39. 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).
  40. Flint Genealogical Society (website), Cemetery Index; Avondale Cemetery, Flint City, Genesee County, Michigan; Gazlay, Francis Emily; born 2 September 1862; died 23 September 1941.
  41. Find a Grave (website). Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; Frances E. / Gazlay / 1862-1941 (from headstone).
  42. 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).
  43. 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).
  44. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us). Instrument: 194109230000004, Frances Emily Gazlay, died on 23 September 1941.
  45. 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.
  46. 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).
  47. 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]
  48. 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).
  49. 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).
  50. 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.
Third Generation
12. Frederick Montgomery Gazlay3 (Charles,2 Ward1), born 25 February 1866 in Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 6 November 1939 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.1, 2 Frederick married, first, 30 May 1893 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, Lola Maud Wadham5, 7, 10 (born 17 February 1868 in Brunswick, Carroll County, Missouri, the daughter of James Franklin Wadham and Martha King Ware;5, 6, 7, 9, 10 Lola died 22 March 1921 in San Diego, San Diego County, California9, 11). Frederick married, second, Martha Elaine Brinckerhoff8 (born 15 August 1861 in California, the daughter of Isaac Brinckerhoff and Mary A. Pearson;8, 12, 13 Martha died 7 February 1947 in San Diego, San Diego County, California12, 13). Frederick is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California.1 Lola is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California.9 Martha is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California.13

Children of Frederick Montgomery Gazlay and Lola Maud Wadham:

+23i. 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.
+24ii. Wadham Gazlay, born 14 October 1896 in California; died 9 February 1995 in San Diego County, California. Married Frances C. Larned.
 25iii. Charles Richard Gazlay, born 3 October 1904;10, 14 died 24 December 1904.10, 14 Charles is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California.14

15. Charles W. Brooks3 (Elizabeth,2 Ward1), born 11 August 1869 in Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan.15, 16, 17 Charles married, 24 July 1891 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan, Maude E. Bentley18 (born ____, the daughter of Charles L. Bentley and Olive Mareus).

19. Alice J. Brooks3 (Elizabeth,2 Ward1), born ca. 1879 in Michigan.17 Alice married, 1 September 1903 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, Truman R. Caldwell19 (born ca. 1876 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, the son of O. J. Caldwell19).

  1. 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].
  2. 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.
  3. 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.).
  4. 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).
  5. 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).
  6. 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).
  7. 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).
  8. 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).
  9. 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].
  10. 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).
  11. California Death Index, 1905-1939 (available at familysearch.org), Lola M. Gazlay, died: 22 March 1921; age: 53.
  12. 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.
  13. BillionGraves (website). Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California, Martha Elaine Gazlay, born: 1861; died: 1947.
  14. 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].
  15. 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.
  16. 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.).
  17. 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).
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
Fourth Generation
23. Frank Andrews Gazlay4 (Frederick,3 Charles,2 Ward1), born 20 March 1894 in San Diego, San Diego County, California;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 16 October 1944 in San Diego County, California.2, 8 Frank married, ca. 1927, Florence M. Wenger6 (born ca. 1902 in Missouri, parents not determined6). Frank is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California.2

24. Wadham Gazlay4 (Frederick,3 Charles,2 Ward1), born 14 October 1896 in California;3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 died 9 February 1995 in San Diego County, California.9, 10 Wadham married, ca. 1923, Frances C. Larned11 (born 24 December 1904 in Nebraska, parents not determined;11, 12, 13, 14 Frances died 28 July 1980 in San Diego County, California13, 14). Wadham and Frances are buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California.13, 9

  1. 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.
  2. 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].
  3. 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).
  4. 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).
  5. 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).
  6. 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).
  7. 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).
  8. 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.
  9. 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].
  10. 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.
  11. 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).
  12. 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).
  13. 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].
  14. 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.