Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Matilda J. ‘Tillie’ Lee


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 Matilda J. ‘Tillie’ Lee and 30 of her descendants down to the sixth generation.


First Generation
1. Matilda J. ‘Tillie’ Lee,1 born 13 June 1854 in New York, New York, the daughter of Samuel Lee and Mary A. Murray;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 21 January 1923 in Manhattan, New York City, New York.1, 7, 8 Tillie married, 16 September 1879 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, John Carter Gazlay2, 9, 12 (born January 1853 in Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, the son of George Edward Gazlay and Jane Ann David;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 John died 13 April 1922 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York11).

John, with his brother George, operated a printing establishment in New York City for several years. A description of the business appears in the History and Commerce of New York:13


GAZLAY BROTHERS, Printers, Nos. 157 and 159 William Street.--This business was established fifteen years ago at No. 106 Fulton Street, but the trade of the house increased so rapidly that these premises soon proved totally inadequate, and they removed to their present eligible location. Here they occupy spacious and commodious premises, 45 x 100 feet, the equipment of which cannot be surpassed for convenience and completeness by that of any similar establishment in the city. It comprises three large cylinder presses, and seven job presses of the most improved description, besides hundreds of fonts of the newest and handsomest faces of book and type, and everything required in conducting a first class printing establishment. Constant employment is given to thirty three skilled workmen, and every description of book, job, and mercantile printing is done, from the smallest card up to a newspaper. The individual members of the firm, Messrs. John C. and George E. Gazlay, are thoroughly practical printers of many years’ experience, and have always been noted for the artistic taste they display in all work entrusted to them.


Children of Matilda J. ‘Tillie’ Lee and John Carter Gazlay:

 2i. Lee Gazlay, born 12 August 1880 in Manhattan, New York City, New York;3, 4, 5, 14, 15 baptized 5 June 1881 in New York, New York;16 died 28 February 1925 in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey.17
+3ii. Ethel Allison ‘Dee’ Gazlay, born 6 March 1883 in Manhattan, New York City, New York; died 16 March 1981 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Married Charles Vanderlip Rich.
+4iii. John Chester Gazlay, born 13 June 1886 in New York, New York; died June 1966. Married Maude Estelle Manchester.

  1. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate of Death, Register No.: 1990, Matilda Gazlay, died: 21 January 1923 in Manhattan, New York; born: 13 June 1854 in New York City; age: 68 yrs. 7 mos. 8 days; father: Samuel Lee, born in England; mother: Mary Morran, born in New York; burial: Kensico Cem.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 494, Page Nos. 14-15, family of Samuel Lee (54, England, carpenter and builder); wife Mary A. Lee (52, New York); daughter Katie G. Lee (28, New York, school teacher); daughter Matilda Gazlay (25, New York, married during the census year); son-in-law John C. Gazlay (26, Connecticut, printer, married during the census year).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 633, Sheet No. 6B, family of John C. Gazlay (47, Conn., Jan. 1853, printer); wife of 20 years Mithilda W. Gazlay (45, N. York, June 1854, 3 children, 3 living); son Lee Gazlay (19, N. York, Aug. 1880, office real estate); daughter Ethel Gazlay (17, N. York, Mch, 1883); son Chester Gazlay (13, N. York, June 1886); servant Mary Wilson (20, Virginia, May 1880).
  4. New York State Census, 1905, New York County, Borough of Manhattan, Page 40, family of John C. Gazlay (50, painter, house); wife Matilda Gazlay (48); son Lee Gazlay (24, brokers, bond clerk); daughter Ethel A. Gazlay (22); John C. Gazlay, Jr. (18, painter, house).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 697, Sheet Nos. 1B, 2A, family of John C. Gazlay (57, New York, proprietor, printing house); wife of 30 years Matilda Lee Gazlay (55, New York, 2 children, 2 living [apparently only reporting on the two children living with them at the time]); son Lee Gazlay (28, New York, bond salesman); son John Chester Gazlay (23, New York, printing); servant Olga Mantyle (24, Fin.).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, Bronxville, Enumeration District 30, Sheet No. 16A, family of John Gazlay (67, Connecticut, printer, own business); wife Matilda Gazlay (65, New York); father-in-law Samuel Lee (94, England, immigrated 1831).
  7. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Gazlay, Matilda, died 21 January 1923 in Manhattan, age 68, certificate #1990.
  8. Obituary, The New York Times, Matilda Lee Gazlay, 22 January 1923, died 21 January 1923, wife of John Carter Gazlay.
  9. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate of Marriage, Certificate No.: 5306, John Carter Gazlay, age 27, born in Winsor Locks [sic, Windsor Locks], Conn.; occupation: printer; father: Geo. E. Gazlay; mother’s maiden name: Jane Ann David; first marriage; Matilda Lee, age 26, born in New York City; father: Samuel Lee; mother’s maiden name: Mary A. Murray; first marriage; married on 16 September 1879 in Manhattan, New York.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Queens County, Newtown, Long Island, family of Geo. E. Gazley (40, N.Y., works in fireworks); Jane Gazley (37, N.Y.); John C. Gazley (17, N.Y., in wholesale store); George Gazley (16, N.Y., in printing office); Lizzie Gazley (14, N.Y.); Ida Gazley (9, N.Y.); Mattie Gazley (3, N.Y.); Frank Gazley (1, N.Y.).
  11. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1922, John C. Gazlay, died 13 April 1922 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York.
  12. New York Marriages 1686-1980, available at familysearch.org. John Carter Gazlay, son of Geo. E. Gazlay and Jane Ann David, and Matilda Lee, daughter of Samuel Lee and Mary A. Murray, married 16 September 1879 in Manhattan, New York, New York.
  13. History and Commerce of New York, 1891, by American Publishing and Engraving Co., Second Edition, New York. Available at Google Books. Page 226, Gazlay Brothers, Printers.
  14. New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962, Lee Gazlay, born 12 August 1880 in Manhattan, New York, New York, son of John Carter Gazlay and Matilda Lee Gazlay.
  15. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Gazlay, Lee, Serial No. 2010, born 12 August 1880; occupation: banker; nearest relative: Mrs. John C. Gazlay, Bronxville, New York.
  16. New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962, Lee Gazlay, baptized 5 June 1881 in Fourteenth Street Presbyterian Church, New York, New York, son of John C. Gazlay and Matilda J.
  17. Deaths, The New York Times, available at www.fultonhistory.com, 2 March 1925, Lee Gazlay, died 28 February 1925 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Second Generation
3. Ethel Allison ‘Dee’ Gazlay2 (Matilda ‘Tillie’1), born 6 March 1883 in Manhattan, New York City, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 16 March 1981 in Charlottesville, Virginia.8 Dee married, 24 April 1906 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, Charles Vanderlip Rich4, 10, 11 (born ca. 1881 in Lowell, Dodge County, Wisconsin, the son of F. W. Rich and Mary Lettee;4, 5, 6, 7, 9 Charles died 3 January 1951 in New York, New York9).

Children of Ethel Allison ‘Dee’ Gazlay and Charles Vanderlip Rich:

+5i. Charles Vanderlip Rich, Jr., born ca. 1907 in New York. Married Marie Elizabeth ‘Jill’ Levenson.
+6ii. Betty Lee Rich, born 18 April 1913 in New York. Married Frederic M. McClelland.

4. John Chester Gazlay2 (Matilda ‘Tillie’1), born 13 June 1886 in New York, New York;3, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 died June 1966.13 John married, 6 June 1911 in Bronxville, Westchester County, New York, Maude Estelle Manchester20 (born 6 June 1888 in New York, the daughter of Albert A. Manchester and Amelia Ruckold;16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Maude died 2 November 1968 in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York19).

Children of John Chester Gazlay and Maude Estelle Manchester:

+7i. John Chester Gazlay, Jr., born 29 June 1912 in New York, New York; died 2 November 1968 in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York. Married Mary Elizabeth Burnham.
+8ii. Richard Carter Gazlay, born 19 January 1915 in New York; died 15 August 1983 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. Married (1) Louise Geer (née Wood) Married (2) Rosemary Sturgeon Married (3) Susan Cochrane (née Estey) .

  1. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Birth Return, and (separate) Return of the given-name of an infant, Not Named (on the first document), Ethel Gazlay (on the second document), born: 6 March 1883 in Manhattan, New York; father: James Carter Gazlay, age 30, born in Connecticut, occupation: printer; mother: Matilda (and Tillie on the second document), age 28, born in New York City, maiden name Lee, number of this child: 2; number living: 2; (on the second document): Reason the report has been delayed: “It was difficult to name her -- so nice”.
  2. New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962, Ethel Gazlay, born 6 March 1883 in Manhattan, New York, New York, son of John C. Gazlay and Tillie Gazlay.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 633, Sheet No. 6B, family of John C. Gazlay (47, Conn., Jan. 1853, printer); wife of 20 years Mithilda W. Gazlay (45, N. York, June 1854, 3 children, 3 living); son Lee Gazlay (19, N. York, Aug. 1880, office real estate); daughter Ethel Gazlay (17, N. York, Mch, 1883); son Chester Gazlay (13, N. York, June 1886); servant Mary Wilson (20, Virginia, May 1880).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Westchester County, Eastchester, Bronxville Village, Enumeration District 19, Sheet No. 4B; family of Charles V. Rich (29, Illinois, manager, bond dept., bank); wife of 4 years Ethel Rich (27, New York, 1 child, 1 living); son Charles V. Rich, Jr. (2, New York); servant Kathrine Dorrigan (23, Ireland, domestic, private family).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, White Plains City, Enumeration District 202, Sheet No. 9A; family of Charles Rich (38, Illinois, banker, bank); wife Ethel Rich (36, New York); son Charles Rich, Jr. (12, New York); daughter Betty Lee Rich (6, New York); governess Constance Violeare (45, France); tutor Variety [?] Danmaker (44, Pennsylvania); waitress Lillien Manners; cook Arielia Snell (37, Finland); chambermaid Maria Healy (28, Finland); kitchen maid Ida Heins [?] (36, Finland); laundress Mary Merita (36, Finland).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Westchester County, White Plains City, Enumeration District 60-396, Sheet No. 7B; family of Charles V. Rich (49, Illinois, first married age 23); wife Ethel G. Rich (48, New York, first married age 22); son Charles V. Rich, Jr. (22, New York, stocks & bonds brokerage); daughter Betty Lee Rich (16, New York); governess Constance Violeare (56, France); cook Edrida [?] M. Woldsteare (57, Norway, widow); waitress Martha Adolfson (24, Sweden); kitchen maid Gurlie Swanson (22, New York); laundress Ina Carlson (48, Finland); chauffeur Pierre Medville (38, Argentina); wife Jane Medville (35, Ireland).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, New York County, Manhattan Borough, Enumeration District 31-1351, Sheet No. 9B; family of Charles Rich (58, Wisconsin); wife Ethel Rich (57, New York); daughter Betty Lee Rich (27, New York); cook Mary Boettcher (43, Hungary, cook, private family).
  8. Obituary, The Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg, Virginia; 17 March 1981, Mrs. Ethel G. Rich, age 98, died 16 March 1981 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The article mentions her late husband Charles V. Rich and surviving daughter Mrs. Frederick M. McClelland. Burial is planned in Orange, Virginia.
  9. Obituary, The New York Times, 5 January 1951, Charles V. Rich, died 3 January 1951 in New York City, age 69, born in Lowell, Wisconsin. The article provides a brief biography and names his wife, son, daughter, and brother.
  10. New York Marriages 1686-1980, available at familysearch.org. Ethel Allison Gazlay, daughter of John Gazlay and Matilda Lee, and Charles Vanderlip Rich, son of F. W. Rich and Mary Lettee, married 24 April 1906 in Manhattan, New York, New York.
  11. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate and Record of Marriage, Certificate No.: 10130, Charles Vanderlip Rich, age 24, born in Lowell, Wisconsin; occupation: banking; father: F. W. Rich; mother’s maiden name: Mary Lettee; number of marriage: one; Ethel Allison Gazlay, age 22, New York City; father: John Gazlay; mother’s maiden name: Matilda Lee; number of marriage: one; married on 24 April 1906 in Manhattan, New York.
  12. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Gazlay, John Chester, Serial No. 18, born 13 June 1886 in New York City; occupation: printing and publishing, Gazlay Brothers, Inc.; wife and two minor children.
  13. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazlay, Chester, no. 081-05-2439; died: June 1966; born: 13 June 1886; last residence: Westchester [County], New York.
  14. New York State Census, 1905, New York County, Borough of Manhattan, Page 40, family of John C. Gazlay (50, painter, house); wife Matilda Gazlay (48); son Lee Gazlay (24, brokers, bond clerk); daughter Ethel A. Gazlay (22); John C. Gazlay, Jr. (18, painter, house).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 697, Sheet Nos. 1B, 2A, family of John C. Gazlay (57, New York, proprietor, printing house); wife of 30 years Matilda Lee Gazlay (55, New York, 2 children, 2 living [apparently only reporting on the two children living with them at the time]); son Lee Gazlay (28, New York, bond salesman); son John Chester Gazlay (23, New York, printing); servant Olga Mantyle (24, Fin.).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, Westchester, Enumeration District 128, Sheet No. 5B; family of John C. Gazlay (33, New York, manager, publishers); wife Maude Gazlay (31, New York); son John C. Gazlay (7, New York); son Richard C. Gazlay (4 11/12, New York) [Richard’s name could be interpreted here as Dunkin, but the name is actually Richard.]
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Westchester County, City of New Rochelle, Enumeration District 60-266, Sheet No. 1A; family of Chester Gazley (43, New York, gen. manager, printing, first married age 25); wife Maude Gazley (41, New York, first married age 23); son John C. Gazley (17, New York); son Richard C. Gazley (15, New York).
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Westchester County, New Rochelle, Enumeration District 60-229B, Sheet No. 8A; Chester Gazlay (53, New York, printer, commercial); wife Maude Gazlay (51, New York); son Richard C. Gazlay (25, New York, copy writer, advertising); Anna Gayan (38, Czechoslovakia, widow, maid, house); maid’s daughter Clara Gayan (18, New York, sales clerk, cleaners store).
  19. Email between Jack Gazlay and Lee Gazlay, September 2016.
  20. New York County Marriages, 1908-1935, John Chester Gazlay, age 25, son of John Carter Gazlay of Conn., and Matilda Lee of New York; and Maud E. Manchester, age 23, son of Albert A. Manchester of New York, and Amelia Ruckold; married on 6 June 1911 in Bronxville, New York.
Third Generation
5. Charles Vanderlip Rich, Jr.3 (Ethel ‘Dee’,2 Matilda ‘Tillie’1), born ca. 1907 in New York.1, 2, 3, 4 Charles married, 14 January 1933 in White Plains, Westchester County, New York, Marie Elizabeth ‘Jill’ Levenson4, 7 (born ca. 1914 in New York, the daughter of John Jacob Levenson and Marie Evelyn O’Brien;5 Jill died 28 February 20126).

Child of Charles Vanderlip Rich, Jr. and Marie Elizabeth ‘Jill’ Levenson:

+9i. Charles Carter Rich, born August 1935 in New York. Married Mary Jean Ambrose.

6. Betty Lee Rich3 (Ethel ‘Dee’,2 Matilda ‘Tillie’1), born 18 April 1913 in New York.2, 3, 8, 9 Betty married, 31 May 1940 in New York, New York, Frederic M. McClelland10 (born ____, parents not determined).

7. John Chester Gazlay, Jr.3 (John,2 Matilda ‘Tillie’1), born 29 June 1912 in New York, New York;11, 12, 13, 14 died 2 November 1968 in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York.11, 15 John married, 18 September 1942 in Washington, D.C., Mary Elizabeth Burnham14 (born 12 April 1915, parents not determined;16 Mary died 24 April 1986 in Palm Harbor, Pinellas County, Florida15, 16).

Children of John Chester Gazlay, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Burnham:

+10i. John Chester Gazlay III, born 30 September 1943. Married Claire Therese Wagenhofer.
+11ii. Lee Gazlay, born 6 April 1946. Married Peter D. Boughton.

8. Richard Carter Gazlay3 (John,2 Matilda ‘Tillie’1), born 19 January 1915 in New York;12, 13, 17, 18 died 15 August 1983 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.17 Richard married, first, 6 September 1942 in Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County, California, Louise Geer (née Wood) 19 (born ca. 1920 in New Jersey, the daughter of C. Wood and E. Haight19). Their marriage ended in divorce.20 Richard married, second, 12 December 1947 in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York, Rosemary Sturgeon25 (born 15 April 1925 in Montana, the daughter of Hershel Beverly Sturgeon and Lola E. Thurman;21, 22, 23, 24 Rosemary died 15 August 1997 in Contra Costa County, California21, 22). Their marriage ended in divorce in May 1956 in Volusia County, Florida.26 Richard married, third, 16 March 1962 in New York, New York, Susan Cochrane (née Estey) 20 (born 21 November 1925 in Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont, the daughter of Jacob Poor Estey and Edith Martha Tyler;27, 28 Susan died 20 December 2008 in Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida29). Rosemary is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.21

Rosemary was apparently adopted by her mother’s second husband, Hobart Swanson, since Rosemary is found in several records as Rosemary Swanson.


Children of Richard Carter Gazlay and Rosemary Sturgeon:

+12i. Richard Carter Gazlay, Jr., born 11 December 1948; died 25 May 2022 in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona. Married (1) Sandra F. Cheatham (née Cox) Married (2) Kimberly Ann Schafer.
 13ii. Christopher Lee Gazlay, born 3 October 1950 in New York;30, 31 died 30 January 1976 in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California.30, 31 Christopher is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.30
+14iii. Alison Gazlay, born 8 October 1953. Married (1) Thomas Arthur Bridges III Married (2) Joseph Edward Kimball Married (3) James B. Burton.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Westchester County, Eastchester, Bronxville Village, Enumeration District 19, Sheet No. 4B; family of Charles V. Rich (29, Illinois, manager, bond dept., bank); wife of 4 years Ethel Rich (27, New York, 1 child, 1 living); son Charles V. Rich, Jr. (2, New York); servant Kathrine Dorrigan (23, Ireland, domestic, private family).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, White Plains City, Enumeration District 202, Sheet No. 9A; family of Charles Rich (38, Illinois, banker, bank); wife Ethel Rich (36, New York); son Charles Rich, Jr. (12, New York); daughter Betty Lee Rich (6, New York); governess Constance Violeare (45, France); tutor Variety [?] Danmaker (44, Pennsylvania); waitress Lillien Manners; cook Arielia Snell (37, Finland); chambermaid Maria Healy (28, Finland); kitchen maid Ida Heins [?] (36, Finland); laundress Mary Merita (36, Finland).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Westchester County, White Plains City, Enumeration District 60-396, Sheet No. 7B; family of Charles V. Rich (49, Illinois, first married age 23); wife Ethel G. Rich (48, New York, first married age 22); son Charles V. Rich, Jr. (22, New York, stocks & bonds brokerage); daughter Betty Lee Rich (16, New York); governess Constance Violeare (56, France); cook Edrida [?] M. Woldsteare (57, Norway, widow); waitress Martha Adolfson (24, Sweden); kitchen maid Gurlie Swanson (22, New York); laundress Ina Carlson (48, Finland); chauffeur Pierre Medville (38, Argentina); wife Jane Medville (35, Ireland).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Florida, Sarasota County, Venice, Enumeration District 58-16, Sheet No. 3B; family of Charles V. Rich, Jr. (32, New York, new worker, farming); wife Marie L. Rich (26, New York); son Charles Carter Rich (4, New York).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Westchester County, White Plains City, Enumeration District 60-0372, Sheet No. 6A; family of John J. Levenson (46, New York); wife Marie E. Levenson (44, Australia); son John J. Levenson (19, New York); daughter Marie E. Levenson (16, New York); son Neil T. Levenson (14, New York); servant Frank Rafferty (38, Northern Ireland); servant Catherine Rafferty (34, Irish Free State).
  6. Obituary, legacy.com; The Journal News, 3 March 2012, Marie L. (Jill) Rich, age 98, died: 28 February 2012, native of White Plains, New York. The article names her parents, John J. and Marie O’B[rien] Levenson, and husband, Charles V. Rich, Jr., who died in 1963.
  7. Marriage Announcement, New York Times, New York, New York, 15 January 1933, Jill Levenson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Levenson, and Charles V. Rich, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Rich, on 14 January 1933 at the home of the bride’s parents [in White Plains, NY].
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, New York County, Manhattan Borough, Enumeration District 31-1351, Sheet No. 9B; family of Charles Rich (58, Wisconsin); wife Ethel Rich (57, New York); daughter Betty Lee Rich (27, New York); cook Mary Boettcher (43, Hungary, cook, private family).
  9. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  10. Marriage Announcement, New York Times, New York, New York, 1 June 1940, Miss Betty Lee Rich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Rich, and Frederic M. McClelland, son of William McClelland and the late Mrs. McClelland, on 31 May 1940 in New York City.
  11. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazlay, John, no. 084-09-3027; died: November 1968; born: 29 June 1912; last residence: Plymouth [County], Massachusetts.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, Westchester, Enumeration District 128, Sheet No. 5B; family of John C. Gazlay (33, New York, manager, publishers); wife Maude Gazlay (31, New York); son John C. Gazlay (7, New York); son Richard C. Gazlay (4 11/12, New York) [Richard’s name could be interpreted here as Dunkin, but the name is actually Richard.]
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Westchester County, City of New Rochelle, Enumeration District 60-266, Sheet No. 1A; family of Chester Gazley (43, New York, gen. manager, printing, first married age 25); wife Maude Gazley (41, New York, first married age 23); son John C. Gazley (17, New York); son Richard C. Gazley (15, New York).
  14. Obituary, Bowdoin Alumni Magazine (Bowdoin Alumnus), Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine. Available at archive.org. Volume 43, Number 2, Winter 1968/69. Page 40, John Chester Gazlay, Jr., ’34, died 2 November 1968 in New York City. The article provides details of his academic, professional, and personal life, various vital dates, and the names of his wife, children, and brother.
  15. Email between Jack Gazlay and Lee Gazlay, September 2016.
  16. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazlay, Mary, no. 010-10-7319; died: 1 April 1986; born: 12 April 1915; last residence: Hingham, Plymouth [County], Massachusetts.
  17. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Gazlay, Richard Carter, died: 15 August 1983 in San Francisco, California; born: 19 January 1915 in New York.
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Westchester County, New Rochelle, Enumeration District 60-229B, Sheet No. 8A; Chester Gazlay (53, New York, printer, commercial); wife Maude Gazlay (51, New York); son Richard C. Gazlay (25, New York, copy writer, advertising); Anna Gayan (38, Czechoslovakia, widow, maid, house); maid’s daughter Clara Gayan (18, New York, sales clerk, cleaners store).
  19. California, County Marriages, 1850-1952; County of Los Angeles, Marriage License and Certificate, Book 1840, Page 74, No. 26761, Richard Carter Gazlay, age 27, born in NY, single, first marriage, occupation: army; father: Chester Gazlay, born in New York; mother: M. Manchester, born in NJ; and Louise Wood Geer age 22, born in New Jersey, divorced, second marriage; father: C. Wood, born in NY; mother: E. Haight, born in NY; married on 6 September 1942 in Manhattan Beach.
  20. Marriage Announcement, New York Times, New York, New York, 17 March 1962, Richard Carter Gazlay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Gazlay of New Rochelle, N.Y., and Mrs. Susan Estey Cochrane, daughter of Mrs. Walter A. Blocker and the late Jacob Poor Estey, on 16 March 1962 in New York City. The article indicates that both Richard and Susan were previously married and divorced.
  21. Find a Grave (website). Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Rosemary S. Miles, born: 15 April 1925; died: 15 August 1997 [from record].
  22. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Miles, Rosemary, born: 15 April 1925 in Montana; died: 15 August 1997 in Contra Costa, California; father’s name: Sturgeon; mother’s name: Thurman.
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Montana, Hill County, Mountain View, ED 3, Sheet No. 1A, William H. Hitchethien, 49, Wisconsin, farmer, married 25 years; wife Edith J. Hitchethien, 44, Wisconsin; son Kenneth W. Hitchethien, 24, Wisconsin, farmer; border Rosemary Sturgeon, 4, Montana.
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Montana, Hill County, Havre, ED 21-16, Sheet No. 5B, Lola E. Swanson, 39, Iowa, WD (widowed); daughter Rosemary Swanson, 14, Montana.
  25. Marriage Announcement, Smith Alumnae Quarterly, Vol. 39, Issue 4, 1948, page 250, Rosemary Swanson to Richard Carter Gazlay, 12 December 1947 in New Rochelle, NY.
  26. Florida Divorce Index 1927-2001. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Richard C. Gazlay and Rosemary S. Gazlay, May 1956 in Volusia [County], Florida.
  27. Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954; Estey, Susan, born 21 November 1925 in Brattleboro, Vermont; father: Jacob Poor Estey; mother: Edith Martha Tyler.
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Vermont, Windham County, Brattleboro Town, Enumeration District 13-2A, Sheet No. 8A; family of Jacob Estey (45, Vermont, president Organ Co.); wife Edith T. Estey (39, Massachusetts, worsted goods, private); son Jacob Estey (15, Vermont); daughter Susan Estey (14, Vermont); maid Ruth Walker (40, Vermont, maid, private); maid Katherine Holliday (25, Vermont, maid, private).
  29. Obituary, Florida’s Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches (TCPalm); available at Legacy.com. Susan E. Edgerly, died 20 December 2008 in Vero Beach, Florida, age 83. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her daughter, son, husband and brother.
  30. Find a Grave (website). Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Christopher Lee Gazlay, born: 3 October 1950; died: 30 January 1976; note: US Army.
  31. Obituary, News Sentinel, Lodi, California, 31 January 1976, Christopher Gazlay, age 25, died 30 January 1976 in a motorcycle-auto accident in Lodi, California. The article indicates he was a native of New York, names his brother Richard Gazlay and sister Alison Bridges, both of San Francisco, and indicates that inurnment would be in Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery [Findagrave indicates he is interred in Arlington National Cemetery].
Fourth Generation
9. Charles Carter Rich4 (Charles,3 Ethel ‘Dee’,2 Matilda ‘Tillie’1), born August 1935 in New York.1, 2 Charles married Mary Jean Ambrose (born 4 January 1938 in New York, the daughter of Francis Joseph Ambrose and Joyce E. Warner3).

Children of Charles Carter Rich and Mary Jean Ambrose:

 15i. Charles Carter Rich, Jr., born December 1959;2, 4 died 1987.4 Charles is buried in St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Cemetery, Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.4
+16ii. Elizabeth A. ‘Liz’ Rich, born 5 February 1962. Married Peter Michael Lapiska.
+17iii. Andrea Rich, born 27 January 1969. Married Patrick J. Shearn.

10. John Chester Gazlay III4 (John,3 John,2 Matilda ‘Tillie’1), born 30 September 1943.2 John married Claire Therese Wagenhofer (born 15 October 1940, parents not determined2).

Children of John Chester Gazlay III and Claire Therese Wagenhofer:

+18i. Carla Marie Gazlay, born 9 November 1976 in San Raphael, Marin County, California. Married Edward Eugene Rothgery.
 19ii. Ellen Anne Gazlay, born 6 December 1978 in San Raphael, Marin County, California.2, 5

11. Lee Gazlay4 (John,3 John,2 Matilda ‘Tillie’1), born 6 April 1946.2 Lee married Peter D. Boughton (born 26 September 1946, parents not determined;6 Peter died 26 December 2002 in Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida6).

Child of Lee Gazlay and Peter D. Boughton:

 20i. Deborah Boughton, born 29 May 1975.2

12. Richard Carter Gazlay, Jr.4 (Richard,3 John,2 Matilda ‘Tillie’1), born 11 December 1948;2 died 25 May 2022 in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona.7 Richard married, first, 22 November 1973 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, Sandra F. Cheatham (née Cox) 8 (born 28 March 1949, the daughter of Gilbert Cox and Roberta Imogene _____2). Their marriage ended in divorce on 1 December 1980 in San Francisco County, California.9 Richard married, second, Kimberly Ann Schafer (born 4 February 1956, the daughter of Richard William Schafer and Antionette Geraldine Stone2).

Child of Richard Carter Gazlay, Jr. and Kimberly Ann Schafer:

 21i. Brayden Christopher ‘Brady’ Gazlay, born 17 August 1994 in San Francisco County, California.2, 10

14. Alison Gazlay4 (Richard,3 John,2 Matilda ‘Tillie’1), born 8 October 1953.2, 11 Alison married, first, 10 August 1974 in San Francisco County, California, Thomas Arthur Bridges III11 (born ca. 1943, the son of Thomas Arthur Bridges, Jr. and Bentley Owens11). Alison married, second, 30 December 1991 in Maine, Joseph Edward Kimball12 (born 11 December 1951, parents not determined2). Alison married, third, James B. Burton (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce on 12 September 2001 in Pasco County, Florida.13

Children of Alison Gazlay and Thomas Arthur Bridges III:

 22i. Thomas Arthur Bridges IV, born 6 April 1976.2
 23ii. Eric Anthony Bridges, born 6 December 1978;2, 14 died 8 September 2006.14
 24iii. Kellie Consuela Bridges, born 1 July 1980.2
 25iv. Russell Allen Bridges, born 13 October 1981.2
 26v. Scott Andrew Bridges, born 5 March 1983.2

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Florida, Sarasota County, Venice, Enumeration District 58-16, Sheet No. 3B; family of Charles V. Rich, Jr. (32, New York, new worker, farming); wife Marie L. Rich (26, New York); son Charles Carter Rich (4, New York).
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stamford, Springdale, Enumeration District 1-189, Sheet No. 13B; family of Francis J. Ambrose (29, Vermont, insurance man, life insurance); wife Joyce W. Ambrose (24, Pennsylvania); daughter Mary Jean Ambrose (2, New York); son Francis R. Ambrose (2, New York); sister Florence R. Ambrose (19, Vermont, new worker).
  4. Find a Grave (website). St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Cemetery, Delaware County, Pennsylvania; Charles Carter Rich, Jr. / 1959 - 1987 [from burial plaque].
  5. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Ellen Anne Gazlay, born: 6 December 1978 in Marin [County], California; mother: Wagenhofer.
  6. Obituary, submarinersailor.com, Peter D. Boughton, died: 26 December 2002 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; born: 26 September 1946. The article, written by his older brother Bruce Boughton, provides biographical and vital details, and the names of his wife and daughter.
  7. Email between Kimberly Ann Gazlay and Lee Gazlay, October 2022.
  8. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Gazlay, Richard, age 24; Cheatham, Sandra F. (aka Cox, Sandra F.), age 24; married on 22 November 1973 in San Francisco City, California.
  9. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Gazlay, Richard C., and Sandra C., 1 December 1980 in San Francisco [County], California.
  10. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Brayden Christopher Gazlay, born: 17 August 1994 in San Francisco [County], California; mother: Schafer.
  11. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Bridges, Thomas A., age 31; Alison Gazlay, age 20; married on 10 August 1974 in San Francisco [County], California.
  12. Maine Marriage Index, 1892-1966, 1977-1996, Joseph Edward Kimball and Alison Gazlay, married on 30 December 1991 in Maine.
  13. Florida Divorce Index 1927-2001. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, James B. Burton and Alison Burton, divorced on 12 September 2001 in Pasco [County], Florida.
  14. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Eric A. Bridges, no. 500-90-0261; died: 8 September 2006; born: 6 December 1978.
Fifth and Sixth Generations
16. Elizabeth A. ‘Liz’ Rich5 (Charles,4 Charles,3 Ethel ‘Dee’,2 Matilda ‘Tillie’1), born 5 February 1962.1 Liz married Peter Michael Lapiska (born 14 September 1953, parents not determined1).

Children of Elizabeth A. ‘Liz’ Rich and Peter Michael Lapiska:

 27i. Derek J. Lapiska, born ca. 1988.1
 28ii. Hunter Aleksei Lapiska, born ca. 1991.1
 29iii. Conner J. Lapiska, born ca. 1993.1

17. Andrea Rich5 (Charles,4 Charles,3 Ethel ‘Dee’,2 Matilda ‘Tillie’1), born 27 January 1969.1 Andrea married Patrick J. Shearn (born 18 March 1968, parents not determined1).

Children of Andrea Rich and Patrick J. Shearn:

 30i. Dylan Shearn, born ca. 1997.1
 31ii. Jill Shearn, born ca. 1999.1

18. Carla Marie Gazlay5 (John,4 John,3 John,2 Matilda ‘Tillie’1), born 9 November 1976 in San Raphael, Marin County, California.1, 2 Carla married, 8 October 2011 in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, Edward Eugene Rothgery1 (born ca. 1979, parents not determined1).

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Carla M. Gazlay, born: 9 November 1976 in Marin [County], California; mother; Wagenhof[er].