Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - James Otis


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 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features James Otis and eight of his descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. James Otis,1 born ____ (parents not determined). James married Abigail Colt (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of James Otis and Abigail Colt:

+2i. John Calvin Otis, born 22 April 1898 in Green Springs, Sandusky County, Ohio; died 5 June 1933 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Married Lena Marie Gazlay.

Second Generation
2. John Calvin Otis2 (James1), born 22 April 1898 in Green Springs, Sandusky County, Ohio;1, 2, 3, 4 died 5 June 1933 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.2, 4 John married, 27 November 1925 in Orvosco, Isabella County, Michigan, Lena Marie Gazlay3 (born 15 July 1903 in Alba, Antrim County, Michigan, the daughter of Lawrence Milton Gazlay and Minnie Jane Harris;5, 6, 7 Lena died 10 September 1976 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan5). John is buried in Circle Hill Cemetery, Williamsburg, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.2 Lena is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.5

Children of John Calvin Otis and Lena Marie Gazlay:

 3i. John Calvin Otis, Jr., born 13 January 1929 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan;8 died 25 October 1940 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan.8 John is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Weidman, Isabella County, Michigan.8
+4ii. Lawrence James Otis, born 21 March 1933 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan; died 24 May 2012. Married Audrey Joy Cook.

  1. Draft Registration Card, World War I, John Calvin Otis, serial no. 2376; born: 22 April 1898; nearest relative: Mrs. James Otis, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Circle Hill Cemetery, Williamsburg, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, John Calvin Otis: John Calvin / Otis / 1898 - 1933 [from grave marker; the record lists a note: Civil War, but he was born over 30 years after the war; he was known to have served during WWI].
  3. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; John C. Otis, age 27, born in Ohio; and Lena Marie Gazlay, age 22, born in Michigan; married 27 November 1925 in Orvosco, Isabella [County], Michigan; groom’s parents: James Otis and Abigail Colt; bride’s parents: L. M. Gazlay and Minnie Harris.
  4. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Otis, John Calvin, died: 5 June 1933 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse [County], Michigan; born: 22 April 1898 in Green Springs, Ohio; father: James Otis; mother: Abigal Colt.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, Lena Marie Gazlay Cobb, born: 15 July 1903 in Alba, Antrim County, Michigan; died: 10 September 1976 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, two spouses, and one child).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Antrim County, Chestonia Township, Enumeration District 3, Sheet No. 1B, Lawrence M. Gazley (42, Michigan, filer, saw mill); wife of 17 years Minnie J. Gazley (39, Michigan, 1 child, 1 living); daughter Lena M. Gazley (6, Michigan); border Myrtle M. Gates (6, Michigan); border Adda M. Anderson (19, Michigan). Lawrence is living next to his brother Eugene and his family.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Emmet County, Petoskey City, Enumeration District 168, Sheet No. 7A, family of Lawrence Gazley (52, Michigan, millwright, block factory); wife Minnie Gazley (49, Michigan); Lena Gazley (16, Michigan); mother Mary Gazley (83, Canada, widow, naturalized 1883).
  8. Find a Grave (website). Fairview Cemetery, Weidman, Isabella County, Michigan, John Calvin Otis, Jr., born: 13 January 1929 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; died: 25 October 1940 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents).
Third Generation
4. Lawrence James Otis3 (John,2 James1), born 21 March 1933 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan;1, 2 died 24 May 2012.1 Lawrence married Audrey Joy Cook (born 26 March 1933 in Spratt, Alpena County, Michigan, the daughter of William H. Cook and Ada E. Crouthier;3, 4 Audrey died 19 March 19953).

Children of Lawrence James Otis and Audrey Joy Cook:

 5i. David John Otis, born 1 September 1965.2
 6ii. Jeffery Lawrence Otis, born 7 January 1968;5 died 8 May 2000.5
+7iii. Lisa Sue Otis, born 15 June 1972. Married Jason William Hall.

  1. Obituary, legacy.com; Lawrence James Otis, born: 21 March 1933 in Traverse City, Michigan; died: 24 May 2012. The article provides vital and biographical details and the name of his parents, wife, children, grandchildren, and brother.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Audrey Joy Otis, born: 26 March 1933; died: 19 March 1995.
  4. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Audrey Joy Cook, born: 26 March 1933 in Spratt, [Alpena County], Michigan; father: William H. Cook; mother: Ada E. Clouthier.
  5. Find a Grave (website). St. Pauls Episcopal Church Memorial Garden, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, Jeffery L. Otis, born: 7 January 1968; died: 8 May 2000 (from record).
Fourth and Fifth Generations
7. Lisa Sue Otis4 (Lawrence,3 John,2 James1), born 15 June 1972.1 Lisa married Jason William Hall (born 15 June 1970, parents not determined1).

Children of Lisa Sue Otis and Jason William Hall:

 8i. Devan Jacob Hall, born April 2000.
 9ii. Skylar Hall.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.