Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Maria _____


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 Maria _____ and her immediate family.



First Generation
1. Maria _____,1 born ca. 1795 (parents not determined);1 died 9 February 1849.1 Maria married Timothy Allen (born ca. 1797 in Otsego County, New York, parents not determined;2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Timothy died 22 January 18757). Timothy is buried in Willet Cemetery, Willet, Cortland County, New York.7

  1. Find a Grave (website). Willet Cemetery, Willet, Cortland County, New York; Maria / wife of / Timothy Allen / Died / Feb. 9, 1849 / Aged 54 years (from headstone; others have interpreted the age as 51 years).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Cortland County, Willet, family of Timothy Allen (52, NY, farmer); Abigail Allen (55, NY); Sully Allen (15, NY); Mary Gursley (17, NY). Sully is believed to be a daughter from Timothy’s previous marriage, and Mary is believed to be Mary Gazlay from Abigail’s previous marriage.
  3. New York State Census, 1855, Cortland County, Willett, Image 12 of 12, Timothy Allen, 60, Otsego, farmer, 30 years lived in this city or town; wife Abigail Allen, 61, Mass., 45 years lived in this city or town; daughter Sally M. Allen, 20, Cortland, 20 years lived in this city or town.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Cortland County, Willet, Page No. 24, family of Timothy Allen (63, New York, farmer); Abigail Allen (66, Mass.).
  5. New York State Census, 1865, Cortland County, Willett, Page 17, Timothy Allen, 69, Otseg[o], 2 marriages; wife Abigail Allen, 71, Mass., 2 marriages, 9 children.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Chenango County, McDonough, Page No. 15, family of Charles Blivin (46, New York, farmer); Sarah M. Blivin (35, New York); Abby Blivin (4, New York); Timothy Allen (74, New York); Abbie Allen (76, Massachusetts); Whesselhofft (24, Baden, farm laborer).
  7. Find a Grave (website). Willet Cemetery, Willet, Cortland County, New York; Timothy Allen / Died / Jan. 22, 1875 / age 77 yrs (from headstone).