Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Dorothy Mae 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 Dorothy Mae Gazlay and three of her descendants down to the second generation.


First Generation
1. Dorothy Mae Gazlay,1 born 28 December 1924 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan, the daughter of Bird Pearl Gazlay and Lillian Anna Ruff;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 23 October 1999.1, 3, 7 Dorothy married, first, 28 November 1942 in Genesee County, Michigan, Hal W. Pettis10 (born 24 July 1921 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan, parents not determined;8, 9 Hal died 21 June 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan2, 8, 9). Dorothy married, second, 15 November 1948 in Steuben County, Indiana, Donald William Black2 (born 25 November 1924 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, the son of David Black and Hazel Belle Van Sickle;2, 6, 11, 12 Donald died 27 August 19987, 11, 12). Dorothy is buried in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan.1 Hal is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.8 Donald is buried in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan.11

Child of Dorothy Mae Gazlay and Hal W. Pettis:

+2i. Lynne Anna Black (born Pettis), born 20 October 1943. Married William Joseph Chouinard, Jr..

Children of Dorothy Mae Pettis (née Gazlay) and Donald William Black:

+3i. Nancy Donna Black, born 31 March 1949. Married David Lee Kurtz.
 4ii. Randall Scott Black, born 17 November 1956.6

  1. Find a Grave (website). Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan Dorothy Mae Gazlay Black, born: 28 December 1924 in Michigan; died: 23 October 1999 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, five siblings, and husband).
  2. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007, Application for Marriage and Marriage Certificate, Number a121068, a121069, Donald W. Black, born: 25 November 1924 in Lansing, Michigan; father: David Black, born in England; mother: Hazel Belle Van Sickle, born in Michigan; first marriage; and Dorothy M. Pettis, born: 28 December 1924 in Sidnaw, Michigan; father: Bird Gazlay, born in Michigan; mother: Lillian Ruff, born in Michigan; married once, dissolved by death [of spouse] 21 June 1947. Married on 15 November 1948 in Steuben County, Michigan.
  3. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Dorothy M. Black, no. 364-28-9853; died: 23 October 1999; born: 28 December 1924.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Oakland County, Ferndale City, Enumeration District 63-20, Sheet No. 12B, family of Bird Gazlay (40, Michigan, filer, body factory, first married age 27); wife Lillian Gazlay (42, Michigan, first married age 28); daughter Mary C. Gazlay (12, Michigan); daughter Marjorie J. Gazlay (10, Michigan); daughter Marilyn Gazlay (9, Michigan); daughter Arlene P. Gazlay (7, Michigan); daughter Dorothy Gazlay (5, Michigan); daughter Edythe L. Gazlay (5/12, Michigan).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Oakland County, Holly Village, Enumeration District 63-49, Sheet No. 4A, family of Bird P. Gazley (50, Michigan, press operator, Foster Body manufacturing); wife Lillian A. Gazley (52, Michigan); daughter Marjorie Gazley (20, Michigan, waitress, tavern); daughter Marilyn Gazley (19, Michigan, waitress, tavern); daughter Arlene Gazley (17, Michigan); daughter Dorothy Gazley (15, Michigan); daughter Edythe Gazley (10, Michigan); daughter Mary Freeman (22, Michigan, cook, tavern); grand daughter Sandra Freeman (1, Michigan).
  6. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  7. Boards at Ancestry.com; Post by Brenda Hibner, 26 July 2001, provides the death dates of several Michigan Gazlay family members and their relatives.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; Hal W. Pettis / 1921-1947 [from headstone].
  9. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Pettis, Hal W., died: 21 June 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; born: 24 July 1921 in Fenton, Michigan; father: Earl Pettis; mother: Lulu Cooper.
  10. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us); Instrument: 200903040002551. Hal Pettis and Dorothy May Gazlay, married on 28 November 1942.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan Donald W. Black, born: 25 November 1924; died: 27 August 1998 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  12. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Donald W. Black, no. 366-28-6336; died: 27 August 1998; born: 25 November 1924; last place of residence: Genesee [County], Michigan.
Second Generation
2. Lynne Anna Black (born Pettis)2 (Dorothy1), born 20 October 1943.1 Lynne married, 28 September 1961 in Genesee County, Michigan, William Joseph Chouinard, Jr.2 (born 1 July 1943, parents not determined1).

3. Nancy Donna Black2 (Dorothy1), born 31 March 1949.1 Nancy married David Lee Kurtz (born 6 September 1949, parents not determined1).

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us); Instrument: 196109280000002, William Joseph Chouinard, Jr., and Lynne Anna Black, married on 28 September 1961.