Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - George 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 George Ward Gazlay and 14 of his descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. George Ward Gazlay,1 born 15 July 1897 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, the son of Herbert Delno Gazlay and Bernice Edna Stanard;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 3 November 1973 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.9 George married, first, 6 September 1918 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, Mary Evelyn Newell7, 12 (born 13 February 1901 in Fort Fetterman, Converse County, Wyoming, the daughter of Emmett M. Newell and Clara May Searles;6, 7, 10, 11 Mary died 13 November 1937 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming10). George married, second, 28 September 1938 in Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota, Bessie Loretta Mossman (née Irwin) 14 (born 28 August 1906 in Boyd, Fannin County, Texas, the daughter of Warner Irwin and Myrtle Curtner;8, 13 Bessie died 17 May 1992 in Wheatland, Platte County, Wyoming13). Their marriage ended in divorce on 19 June 1947 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.15, 16 George married, third, 7 October 1950 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, Edith Myrtle Sutfin (née Cross) 9, 17, 18 (born 26 August 1900 in Arcadia, Valley County, Nebraska, the daughter of Philip Cross and Nancy Ellen David;17 Edith died 24 October 1991 in Converse County, Wyoming17). George is buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.9 Mary is buried in Newell Cemetery, Esterbrook, Converse County, Wyoming.10 Bessie is buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.13 Edith is buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.17

Child of George Ward Gazlay and Mary Evelyn Newell:

+2i. George Emmett Gazley, born 31 December 1919 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; died 5 March 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri. Married (1) Mary Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Robinson Married (2) Evelyn Harriet Fox (née Wayatt) .

Child of George Ward Gazlay and Bessie Loretta Mossman (née Irwin) :

+3i. Robert Warren ‘Glen’ Glendenning (born Gazlay), born 22 June 1945 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; died 20 February 2000 in Texas City, Galveston County, Texas. Married (1) Melody Ann Behrens Married (2) Gladys J. Deforest Married (3) Betty V. Watts.

  1. Wyoming, U.S., State and County Birth Records, 1869-1921 (available at ancestry.com), Delayed Certificate of Birth, George Ward Gazlay, born: 15 July 1897 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming; father: Herbert D. Gazlay, age 37, born in Michigan; mother: Bernice Edna Stanard, age 33, born in Michigan. Abstract of Supporting Evidence includes copy of school enrollment record; certified copy of Certificate of Marriage issued to George Ward Gazley and Mary Evelyn Newell on 6 September 1918 in Douglas, Wyoming; affidavit of father Herbert D. Gazley; and copy of application to Social Security Board for George Ward Gazley. Mother’s name is listed as Bernice Edna Stanard, Mrs. Gerenice Crienbuehl (sic, Bernice Kreienbuhl), and Bernice Edna Foster.
  2. Draft Registration Card, World War I, George Ward Gazlay, Registration No. 180; born: 15 July 1897 in Casper Wyo.; father’s birthplace: Michigan; occupation: in business for self, dray line; nearest relative: Herbert D. Gazlay.
  3. Draft Registration Card, World War II, George Ward Gazlay, serial no. 103; born: 15 July 1897 in Casper, Natrona [County, Wyoming]; person who will always know your address: Mrs. George Gazlay.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Wyoming, Natrona County, Muddy Precinct, Enumeration District 45, Sheet No. 15A, family of Herbert D. Gazley (40, Michigan, Apr 1860, saw mill man); wife of 16 years Bernice Gazley (35, Michigan, Nov. 1864, 4 children, 2 living); son George W. Gazley (2, Wyoming, July 1897); father-in-law Almon D. Stanard (63, Massachusetts, May 1837); mother-in-law and wife of 44 years Sarah H. Stanard (61, Pennsylvania, Mch. 1839, 7 children, 5 living). They live next to their daughter Viola (Gazley) Miller and her husband Warren.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Wyoming, Natrona County, Hemmingway Precinct, Enumeration District 99, Sheet No. 2B, family of Edward B. Foster (35, Missouri, laborer, sheep ranch); wife of 1 year Edna Foster (40, Michigan, 2 children, 2 living); step son George Gasley [sic] (13, Wyoming).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Wyoming, Albany County, Laramie Peak, Enumeration District 11, Sheet No. 9A, family of Herbert D. Gazlay [this is undoubtedly an enumerator error; this is actually Herbert’s son George W. Gazlay] (23, Wyoming, foreman, sawmill); wife Mary E. Gazlay (20, Wyoming); son George E. Gazlay (1/12, Wyoming).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Wyoming, Albany County, Laramine Peak, Enumeration District 11-19, Sheet No. 1A, family of George W. Gazlay (32, Wyoming, farmer, married age 21); wife Evelyn N. Gazlay (29, Wyoming, married age 17); son George E. Gazlay (10, Wyoming). They live a few houses from George’s father Herbert.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Wyoming, Converse County, Douglas, E.D., 5-23B, Sheet No. 81A, George Gazlay, 41, Wyoming, bartender; wife Bessie L. Gazlay, 36, Texas; daughter Betty Lou Galay, 13, Wyoming; son Alvin Duane Gazlay, 8, Nebraska. [Betty Lou and Alvin Duane are children of Bessie from her first marriage, and probably did not take the Gazlay surname.]
  9. Find a Grave (website). Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; George Ward Gazlay; born: 1897; died: 3 November 1937 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; survived by his wife Edith and several step children. The record indicates that information was obtained from his obituary and cemetery records, and notes that there is no marker.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Newell Cemetery, Esterbrook, Converse County, Wyoming; Gazley, Mary Evelyn; born: 13 February 1901 in Wyoming; died: 13 November 1937 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming. Record also indicates birth year may be 1898. Father: Emmett Newell; Mother: Clara Searles. Wife of George Gazley.
  11. Wyoming, U.S., State and County Marriage Records, 1869-1973 (available at ancestry.com), George Emmett Gazley, age 32, born: 30 December 1919 in Douglas, Wyoming, divorced, father: George Ward Gazley, born in Casper, Wyoming, living; mother: Evelyn Newell, born in Fort Fettherman [sic, Fetterman], Wyoming, dead; Evelyn Harriet Fox, age 26, born: 9 August 1926 in Lesterville, Missouri, divorced, father: Charlie Wayatt, born in Annapolis, Missouri, living; mother: Ida Kelly, born in Annapolis, Missouri, living; married on 17 August 1951 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming.
  12. Rootsweb Freepages, Family Tree of William Husband Searle (1801-1880), family of Mary Evelyn NEWELL (1901-1937) and husband George Ward GAZLAY (1897-1973), including her ancestors, child, and vital details.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; Bessie Loretta Irwin Glendenning, born: 28 August 1906 in Boyd, Fannin County, Texas; died: 17 May 1992 in Wheatland, Platte County, Wyoming (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings, three husbands, and one child).
  14. South Dakota, U.S., Marriages, 1905-2018 (available at ancestry.com), George Ward Gazlay, age 41; Bessie Lorettia Mossman, age 38; married on 28 September 1938 in Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota.
  15. Wyoming, Reclaim the Records, State Archives Vital Records, 1908-1966, Wyoming, Index to Divorces, Divorce Record Indexed, 1941-1952 (available at familysearch.org), George W. Gazley and Bessie, divorced on 19 June 1947 in Douglas, Converse, Co., Wyoming.
  16. Wyoming, U.S., State Divorce Records, 1941-1972 (available at ancestry.com), George W. Gazley, age [blank]; Bessie, age [blank]; date of marriage: 28 Sept. 1938; place of marriage: Hot Springs, S.D.; place of divorce: Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; date of decree or judgment: 19 June 1947; number of children affected: Total: one; By this marriage: one.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; Edith Myrtle Cross Gedney: Edith M. Garnick / Gedney / Aug 26 1900 Oct 24 1991 [from grave marker]. The record provides the same dates along with places of birth and death, brief biographical and vitals, and the names of three husbands, seven children, and parents. The record indicates that information was obtained from her obituary and cemetery records.
  18. Wyoming, Reclaim the Records, State Archives Vital Records, 1908-1966, Wyoming, Index to Marriages, Wyoming Civil Registrations, 1941-1952, Marriage Record Indexes, 1952-1966, 1941-1952 (available at familysearch.org), George Ward Gazlay and Edith Myrtle Sutfin, married on 7 October 1950 in Casper, Natrona [County], Wyoming.
Second Generation
2. George Emmett Gazley2 (George1), born 31 December 1919 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 5 March 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri.2, 3 George married, first, 3 June 1940 in Harrison, Sioux County, Nebraska, Mary Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Robinson10 (born 6 March 1922 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, the daughter of Harry Alva Robinson and Ethel Goldie Malone;8, 9 Liz died 18 June 1992 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming8). Their marriage ended in divorce on 26 April 1945 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.11 George married, second, 17 August 1951 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, Evelyn Harriet Fox (née Wayatt) 12 (born 9 August 1926 in Lesterville, Reynolds County, Missouri, the daughter of Charlie Wayatt and Ida Kelly12). George is buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.2, 3 Liz is buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.8

Children of George Emmett Gazley and Mary Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Robinson:

+4i. Sharon L. Gazley, born ca. 1941 in Wyoming. Married Robert Bryan ‘Bob’ Beymer, Sr..
+5ii. Marilyn Jo ‘Joie’ Gazley, born 13 January 1944 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; died 31 May 2024 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming. Married (1) Nicholas Juan Garnica Married (2) Robert Deal Married (3) Milton Alan Bowers.

3. Robert Warren ‘Glen’ Glendenning (born Gazlay)2 (George1), born 22 June 1945 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming;13 died 20 February 2000 in Texas City, Galveston County, Texas.13 Glen married, first, 16 September 1967, Melody Ann Behrens14 (born ca. 1948, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce on 31 May 1973 in Brazoria County, Texas.14 Glen married, second, 18 August 1975 in Harris County, Texas, Gladys J. Deforest15 (born ca. 1953, parents not determined). Glen married, third, 24 October 1998 in Galveston County, Texas, Betty V. Watts16 (born ca. 1957, parents not determined).

Child of Robert Warren ‘Glen’ Glendenning (born Gazlay) and Melody Ann Behrens:

 6i. Shannon Marie Glendenning, born 18 October 1970 in Harris County, Texas.17

  1. Draft Registration Card, World War II, George Emmett Gazley, Serial No. S-30; age: 21; born: 30 December 1919 in Douglas, Wyoming [sic, other records show his birth date as 31 December]; occupation: cook; name and address of a person who will always know your address: Mr. G. W. Gazley, P.O. Box 346, Douglas, Wyo.; employer’s name and address: Mrs. Harry Isaac; place of business: ranch, Douglas, Converse, Wyo.; race: white; height: 5’8”; weight: 178; eyes: hazel; hair: brown; complexion: ruddy; other characteristics: GEG tattoo on right arm; date of registration: 1 July 1941; inducted: 12 June 1942.
  2. Death Certificate, Missouri, George Emmett Gazley, State File No. 61-010823, died 5 March 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri; born 31 December 1919 in Douglas, Wyoming; Father: George W. Gazley; Mother: Mary Evelyn Newell; In US Armed Forces in World War II; Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri George Emmett Gazley, born: 31 December 1919; died: 5 March 1961 (from record).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Wyoming, Albany County, Laramie Peak, Enumeration District 11, Sheet No. 9A, family of Herbert D. Gazlay [this is undoubtedly an enumerator error; this is actually Herbert’s son George W. Gazlay] (23, Wyoming, foreman, sawmill); wife Mary E. Gazlay (20, Wyoming); son George E. Gazlay (1/12, Wyoming).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Wyoming, Albany County, Laramine Peak, Enumeration District 11-19, Sheet No. 1A, family of George W. Gazlay (32, Wyoming, farmer, married age 21); wife Evelyn N. Gazlay (29, Wyoming, married age 17); son George E. Gazlay (10, Wyoming). They live a few houses from George’s father Herbert.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Wyoming, Converse County, Douglas, E.D., 5-23B, Sheet No. 81A, George Emmet Gazlay, 20, Wyoming, cook.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Wyoming, Platte County, E.D. 16-25, George E. Gazley, hired hand, 31, Wyoming, D[divorced], rancher’s helper, ranch. He is listed with the family of William M. Morton.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Robinson Spracklen, born: 6 March 1922 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma; died: 18 June 1992 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming (from record, which the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, brother, and one half-sister).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Wyoming, Converse County, Douglas, E.D. 5-19, Ethel Robinson, 58, S. Dakota, widow; daughter Elizabeth Cannon, 28, Oklahoma, divorced, waitress, restaurant; granddaughter Sharon L. Gazley, 9, Wyoming; granddaughter Marilyn J. Gazley, 6, Wyoming; granddaughter Judy L. Cannon, 2, Wyoming.
  10. Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995, marriage of George Emmett Gazley, age 24, father: Geo. W. Gazley; mother: Mary Evylen Newell; Mary Elizabeth Robinson, age 21, father: H. A. Robinson; mother: Ethel Goldie Malone; married on 3 June 1940 in Harrison, Sioux County, Nebraska.
  11. Wyoming, U.S., State Divorce Records, 1941-1972 (available at ancestry.com), George Emmett Gazley, age [not given], number of this marriage: 1; Elizabeth Robinson, age [not given], number of this marriage: 1; date of marriage: 3 June 1940; place of marriage: Harrison, Nebr.; place of divorce: Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; date of decree or judgment: 26 April 1945; number of children affected: Total: 1; By this marriage: [blank].
  12. Wyoming, U.S., State and County Marriage Records, 1869-1973 (available at ancestry.com), George Emmett Gazley, age 32, born: 30 December 1919 in Douglas, Wyoming, divorced, father: George Ward Gazley, born in Casper, Wyoming, living; mother: Evelyn Newell, born in Fort Fettherman [sic, Fetterman], Wyoming, dead; Evelyn Harriet Fox, age 26, born: 9 August 1926 in Lesterville, Missouri, divorced, father: Charlie Wayatt, born in Annapolis, Missouri, living; mother: Ida Kelly, born in Annapolis, Missouri, living; married on 17 August 1951 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming.
  13. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); Robert Warren “Glen” Glendenning, born: 25 June 1945 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; died: 20 February 2000 in Texas City, Galveston County, Texas (from record, which includes the text from his obituary which states is the son of Bessie and George Gazlay but changed his name to Glendenning after his mother married Harold Glendenning); and provides the names and links for his parents).
  14. Texas Marriages, 1966-2010, Robert W. Glendenning, age 27; Melody A. Glendenning, age 25; divorced on 31 May 1973 in Brazoria [County], Texas; married on 16 September 1967.
  15. Texas Marriages, 1966-2010, Robert W. Glendenning, age 30; Gladys J. Deforest, age 22; married on 18 August 1975 in Harris [County], Texas.
  16. Texas Marriages, 1966-2010, Robert W. Glendenning, age 53; Betty V. Watts, age 41; married on 24 October 1998 in Galveston [County], Texas.
  17. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Shannon Marie Gay Glendenning, born: 18 October 1970 in Harris [County], Texas; father: Robert Warren Glendenning; mother: Melody Ann Behrens.
Third Generation
4. Sharon L. Gazley3 (George,2 George1), born ca. 1941 in Wyoming.1 Sharon married, 1963 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, Robert Bryan ‘Bob’ Beymer, Sr.3 (born 29 February 1940 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, the son of Robert Henry Beymer and Doris Irene Bryan;2, 3, 4 Bob died 12 December 20102, 4). Bob is buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California.2

Children of Sharon L. Gazley and Robert Bryan ‘Bob’ Beymer, Sr.:

 7i. Robert Beymer, Jr..
 8ii. William Beymer.

5. Marilyn Jo ‘Joie’ Gazley3 (George,2 George1), born 13 January 1944 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming;1, 5 died 31 May 2024 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming.5 Joie married, first, Nicholas Juan Garnica (born 8 August 1940 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming, the son of Juan E. Garnica and Mary D. Duran;6 Nicholas died 7 April 2014 in Payson, Gila County, Arizona6). Their marriage ended in divorce. Joie married, second, Robert Deal (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce. Joie married, third, 1992, Milton Alan Bowers (born 14 March 1936 in Marseilles, LaSalle County, Illinois, parents not determined;7 Milton died 5 October 2004 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming7). Joie is buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.5 Nicholas is buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.6 Milton is buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.7

Children of Marilyn Jo ‘Joie’ Gazley and Nicholas Juan Garnica:

+9i. Kelly Jo Garnica, born 29 October 1960 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; died 25 August 1989 in Oklahoma. Married Julian Tobar.
 10ii. Kerry John Garnica.
+11iii. Kris Jay Garnica, born 4 January 1965; died 25 January 2018. Married Jacqueline Lee Bankes.
 12iv. Karlo Jeffrey Garnica.
 13v. Kal Jason Garnica.
 14vi. Kolette Jill Garnica.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Wyoming, Converse County, Douglas, E.D. 5-19, Ethel Robinson, 58, S. Dakota, widow; daughter Elizabeth Cannon, 28, Oklahoma, divorced, waitress, restaurant; granddaughter Sharon L. Gazley, 9, Wyoming; granddaughter Marilyn J. Gazley, 6, Wyoming; granddaughter Judy L. Cannon, 2, Wyoming.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California. Robert Bryan Beymer, born: 29 February 1940; died: 12 December 2010 (from record).
  3. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Robert B. Beymer, age 23; Sharon L. Gazley, age 22; married in 1963 in San Diego, San Diego (County), California.
  4. Obituary, San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego, California, 18 December 2010, Robert B. Beymer, died: 12 December 2010; born: 29 February 1940 in Zanesville, Ohio. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, siblings, children, and grandchildren.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; Marilyn Jo “Joie” Gazley Bowers, born: 13 January 1944 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; died: 31 May 2024 in Casper, Natrone County, Wyoming (from record, which includes the text of her obituary, and provides the name and link for one husband).
  6. Find a Grave (website). Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; Nicholas Juan Garnica, born: 8 August 1940 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; died: 7 April 2014 in Payson, Gila County, Arizona (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, one wife, and one child).
  7. Find a Grave (website). Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; Milton A. Bowers, born: 14 March 1936 in Marseilles, LaSalle County, Illinois; died: 5 October 2004 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and one wife.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
9. Kelly Jo Garnica4 (Marilyn ‘Joie’,3 George,2 George1), born 29 October 1960 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming;1 died 25 August 1989 in Oklahoma.1 Kelly married Julian Tobar (born ____, parents not determined). Kelly is buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.1

11. Kris Jay Garnica4 (Marilyn ‘Joie’,3 George,2 George1), born 4 January 1965;2 died 25 January 2018.2 Kris married Jacqueline Lee Bankes (born 8 March 1969, parents not determined;3 Jacqueline died 7 July 2024 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming3). Kris and Jacqueline are buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.2, 3

Child of Kris Jay Garnica and Jacqueline Lee Bankes:

 15i. Kristopher Ryan Garnica, born 7 March 1987 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming;4 died 15 May 1987 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.4 Kristopher is buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.4

  1. Find a Grave (website). Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; Kelly Jo Garnica Tobar, born: 29 October 1960 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; died: 25 August 1969 in Oklahoma (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the name and link for her father).
  2. Find a Grave (website). Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; Kris J. Garnica, born: 4 January 1965; died: 25 January 2018 (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife and one child).
  3. Find a Grave (website). Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; Jacqueline Lee Bankes Garnica, born: 8 March 1969; died: 7 July 2024 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her husband and one child).
  4. Find a Grave (website). Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; Kristopher Ryan Garnica, born: 7 March 1982 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; died: 15 May 1987 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents).