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Family HistoryFamily History - Joseph Watters


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 Joseph Watters and 240 of his descendants down to the seventh generation.


First Generation
1. Joseph Watters,1 born ca. 1832 in Ohio (parents not determined).1, 2 Joseph married, 6 July 1854 in Hardin County, Ohio, Derinda Gardner6 (born 13 August 1831 in Richland County, Ohio, the daughter of Morgan Gardner and Catharine Harvey;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Derinda died 17 March 1891 in Dunkirk, Hardin County, Ohio3, 4). Derinda is buried in Dunkirk Cemetery, Dunkirk, Hardin County, Ohio.3

+2i. Martha E. ‘Mattie’ Watters, born 17 July 1855 in Ohio; died 15 January 1906 in Antrim County, Michigan. Married Edwin D. Elder.
+3ii. Amanda Catheryn Watters, born 14 October 1856 in Dunkirk, Hardin County, Ohio; died 7 July 1928 in Glendo, Platte County, Wyoming. Married (1) James Peaver Married (2) Frank Crafford Married (3) Herbert Delno Gazlay.
 4iii. Eliza J. Watters, born ca. 1860 in Ohio.1
 5iv. Sherman Watters, born ca. 1865 in Ohio.1, 2
+6v. Mary Elizabeth Watters, born 9 August 1868 in Dunkirk, Hardin County, Ohio; died 2 May 1949 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan. Married Eugene Miles Gazlay.
 7vi. Altona B. Watters, born ca. 1877 in Ohio.2

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Ohio, Hardin County, Blanchard Township, Page No. 4, family of Joseph Watters (38, Ohio, farm laborer); Derinda Watters (38, Ohio); Martha E. Watters (15, Ohio); Amanda C. Watters (12, Ohio); Eliza J. Watters (10, Ohio); Sherman Watters (5, Ohio); Mary E. Watters (1, Ohio).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Ohio, Hardin County, Blanchard Township, Enumeration District 94, Page No. 4, family of Joseph Watters (49, Ohio, farmer); wife Derinda Watters (49, Ohio); son Sherman Watters (14, Ohio); daughter Mary Watters (11, Ohio); Altona B. Watters (3, Ohio).
  3. Find a Grave (website). Dunkirk Cemetery, Dunkirk, Hardin County, Ohio, Derinda Gardner Watters: Derinda / wife of / Joseph Watters / died / Mar. 17, 1891 / aged / 59y. 7m. 4d [from headstone; constructed birth date: 13 August 1831].
  4. Ohio, County Death Records, 1840-2001, Derinda Walters [sic], died: 17 March 1891 in Dunkirk, Hardin [County], Ohio; age 59; born in Richland County, Ohio; married.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Ohio, Hardin County, Blanchard Township, family of Morgan Gardner (46, Ohio, farmer); Catharine Gardner (44, Ohio); John Gardner (22, Ohio, farmer); Derinda Gardner (19, Ohio); James R. Gardner (17, Ohio, farmer); Margaret I. Gardner (15, Ohio); Samuel Gardner (14, Ohio); Elizabeth Gardner (12, Ohio); Catharine Gardner (10, Ohio); Eliza Gardner (7, Ohio); Wm. H. Gardner (5, Ohio); Z. T. Gardner (2, Ohio).
  6. Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-1997, Hardin County, Joseph Watters and Derinda Gardner, married on 6 July 1854.
Second Generation
2. Martha E. ‘Mattie’ Watters2 (Joseph1), born 17 July 1855 in Ohio;1, 2, 3, 4 died 15 January 1906 in Antrim County, Michigan.1, 5 Mattie married, 16 January 1879 in Hardin County, Ohio, Edwin D. Elder4, 9, 10 (born 31 July 1855 in Ohio, the son of Milton S. Elder and Cynthia Dunston;1, 3, 4, 6, 7 Edwin died 12 November 19111, 8). Mattie and Edwin are buried in Fairview Cemetery (South), Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan.1

+8i. Stacie Estella Elder, born 13 December 1879 in Ohio; died 1956. Married Emanuel John Kauffman.
+9ii. Leota Lena Elder, born 10 July 1882 in Ohio; died 30 August 1926 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan. Married Jacob Bausal White.

3. Amanda Catheryn Watters2 (Joseph1), born 14 October 1856 in Dunkirk, Hardin County, Ohio;2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 died 7 July 1928 in Glendo, Platte County, Wyoming.11 Amanda married, first, James Peaver (born ca. 1849, parents not determined12). Amanda married, second, ca. 1887, Frank Crafford13 (born July 1856 in Ohio, parents not determined13). Amanda married, third, 18 April 1908 in Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, Herbert Delno Gazlay11, 14, 23 (born 28 April 1860 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, the son of David Ward Gazlay and Mary Baker;14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 Herbert died 8 October 1943 in Esterbrook, Converse County, Wyoming16). Amanda is buried in Prairie View Cemetery, Manville, Niobrara County, Wyoming.11 Herbert is buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.16

 10i. Royal Montrue Peaver, born 11 January 1878 in Hale, Hardin County, Ohio;12, 24, 25 died 12 January 1948 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.26
+11i. Ruth Crafford, born February 1892 in Michigan. Married _____ Parsons.
+12ii. Lena Crafford, born April 1894 in Michigan; died 6 September 1994 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Married Floyd Taylor Crabb.

6. Mary Elizabeth Watters2 (Joseph1), born 9 August 1868 in Dunkirk, Hardin County, Ohio;2, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 died 2 May 1949 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.22, 27, 28 Mary married, 11 September 1887 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan, Eugene Miles Gazlay30, 31, 37 (born 8 July 1863 in Michigan, the son of David Ward Gazlay and Mary Baker;18, 19, 30, 31, 32, 35, 36 Eugene died 11 June 1924 in Duncan Township, Houghton County, Michigan35, 36). Mary is buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.27 Eugene is buried in Sidnaw Cemetery, Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan.35

+13i. Bird Pearl Gazlay, born 21 July 1889 in Westwood, Kalamazoo County, Michigan; died 8 February 1960 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan. Married Lillian Anna Ruff.
+14ii. Lowell Ralph Gazlay, born 7 March 1893 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan; died 25 March 1986 in Sandstone, Jackson County, Michigan. Married (1) Thelma Esther Post Married (2) Ruth Ann Creech (née Smith) .
+15iii. Vollie Irvin Gazlay, born 4 May 1895 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan; died 8 February 1972 in Napoleon, Jackson County, Michigan. Married Ivah F. Post.
 16iv. Ruby Gazlay, born 11 April 1896 in Wetzell, Mancelona Township, Antrim County, Michigan;38 died before 1900.30
+17v. Flossie Mildred Gazlay, born 11 April 1897 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan; died 8 June 1977 in Frenchtown, Monroe County, Michigan. Married Howard Clifford Bowman.
+18vi. Arnol Lee Gazlay, born 9 November 1901 in Alba, Antrim County, Michigan; died 25 June 1959 in Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio. Married Julie M. ‘Lulu’ Johnson.
+19vii. Venus Juanita Gazlay, born 11 September 1908 in Michigan; died 18 September 1978 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan. Married Melvin Ernst Lietzke.

  1. Antrim County Cemetery Records, Antrim County, Michigan; available at Alden District Library, Alden, Michigan (website: www.aldenlib.info); Mancelona Township, Old Cemetery [now called Fairview Cemetery (South)]: Elder, Edwin D., 1855-1911; Obit of 11/23/1911: born: 7/31/1855; died: 11/12/1911; Elder, Mattie E., wife of E. D., 1855-1906.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Ohio, Hardin County, Blanchard Township, Page No. 4, family of Joseph Watters (38, Ohio, farm laborer); Derinda Watters (38, Ohio); Martha E. Watters (15, Ohio); Amanda C. Watters (12, Ohio); Eliza J. Watters (10, Ohio); Sherman Watters (5, Ohio); Mary E. Watters (1, Ohio).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Ohio, Hardin County, Mount Victory, Enumeration District 99, Sheet No. 86A, family of Edward Elder (25); wife Martha E. Elder (25); daughter Stacie Elder (0); Charles Pearson (23).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Antrim County, Kearney Township, Enumeration District 5, Sheet No. 11A, family of Edwin Elder (44, Ohio, July 31, 1855, merchant); wife of 21 years Mattie Elder (44, Ohio, July 17, 1855, 2 children, 2 living); daughter Stacie Elder (20, Ohio, Dec 13 1879, bookkeeper); daughter Leota Elder (17, Ohio, July 10, 1882, house work).
  5. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Hattie Elder, died: 15 January 1906 in Antrim Co., Michigan; age 50, born in Ohio; married; father: Joseph Watters; mother: D...Gardner.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Ohio, Hardin County, Mt. Victory, Page No. 125, family of Milton S. Elder (30, Ohio, grocer); Esther Elder (28, Ohio); Clara Bell Elder (7, Ohio); Edwin Elder (6, Ohio); Geo. W. Whitcraft (6, Ohio).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Ohio, Hardin County, Hale Township, Page Nos. 15, 16, family of Milton S. Elder (48, Ohio, dry goods merch. ret.); Esther Elder (37, Ohio); George W. Whitcraft (18, Ohio, day laborer); Clara B. Elder (17, Ohio); Edwin Elder (15, Ohio); Emma Williams (30, Ohio, milliner).
  8. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; John H. Redhouse, age 49, born in Michigan; single; father: Joseph Redhouse; mother: Mary Ann Holland; and Jeanette L. L. G. Elder, age 48, born in Ontario; widowed; father: Wm. J. Harris; mother: Jeanette A. Callop; married on 29 January 1913 in Sandusky, Sanilac [County], Michigan. Jeanette’s previous husband, Edwin D. Elder, apparently died before this marriage, since Jeanette is listed as widowed.
  9. Email between Adrienne White Kaufman and Lee Gazlay, November 2014, providing details of the descendants of Martha ‘Mattie’ Watters.
  10. Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-1997, Hardin County, Edwin D. Elder and Mattie Watters, married on 16 January 1879.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Prairie View Cemetery, Niobrara County, Wyoming, Amanda Catheryn Waters [sic, Watters] Gazlay, born 14 October 1856 in Dunkirk, Hardin County, Ohio, daughter of Joseph and Catheryn Watters; died 7 July 1928 in Glendo, Platt County, Wyoming; married to Herbert D. Gazlay on 18 April 1908; also named are a son, R. M. Peaver of Douglas [Wyoming] and two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Parsons of Sturgis, S.D., and Mrs. Lena Crabb of Esterbrook [Wyoming]. [From record, which includes an obituary from the Douglas Budget, 19 July 1928, and from mortuary records.]
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Cass County, Porter Township, Enumeration District 74, Page No. 8, family of James Peaver (31, Ohio, farmer); wife Catherine Peaver (23, Ohio); son Royal A. [sic] Peaver (1, Ohio).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Otsego County, Elmira, Enumeration District 143, Sheet No. 4A, family of Frank Crafford (43, Ohio, July 1856, land estimator); wife of 13 years Amanda Crafford (41, Ohio, October 1858, 7 children, 3 living); son Roy P. Crafford [sic] (21, Ohio, Jan. 1879, painter); daughter Ruth Crafford (8, Michigan, Febr. 1892); daughter Lena Crafford (6, Michigan, Apr. 1894).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Wyoming, Converse County, La Bonte Precinct, Enumeration District 45, Sheet No. [?, numbers are crossed out], family of Herbert D. Gazlay (50, Michigan, sawyer, mill); wife of 2 years Amanda Gazlay (51, Ohio, 3 children, 3 living); step daughter Lena (16, Michigan).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Wyoming, Albany County, Laramie Peak, Enumeration District 11, Sheet No. 10A, family of Herbert D. Gazley (60, Michigan, farmer); wife Amandy Gazley (62, Ohio); border Ralph E. Miller (16, Wyoming, laborer, saw mill).
  16. Find a Grave (website). Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; Herbert D. Gazley; the entry repeats information obtained from his obituary in the Douglas Budget, 14 October 1943: Died 8 October 1943 [date derived from the obituary that states he died the previous Friday], near Esterbrook, Converse County, WY; Born 28 April 1860 in Buchanan, Berrien County, MI; Son of David and Mary Gazley, ”both natives of Canada.“ [sic, his father was actually born in New York].
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Berrien County, Village of Buchanan, Page No. 143, family of David Gazley [the first name could mistakenly be read as Daniel] (30, New York, lumberman); Mary Gazley (24, Connecticut [sic, she was from Canada]); Corey V. Gazley (3, female, Connecticut [sic, the 1870 Census indicates New York]; H. D. Gazley (4/12, Michigan). The family next door may be Mary’s parents and siblings.
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Page No. 4, family of David Gazley (36, N. York, miller) [his age is low by 3-4 years compared to other records]; Mary Gazley (31, N. York [sic, actually from Canada]; Cora Gazley (13, N. York); Herbert Gazley (10, N. York); Eugine [sic] Gazley (8, Mich.); Lawrence Gazley (3, Mich.); Charles Gazley (6/12, Mich., Mar [birth month apparently March]).
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan, Enumeration District 5, Page No. 57A, family of David Gazley (50, NY, millwright); wife Mary Gazley (42, Canada); son Herbert Gazley (20, Mich., works in mill); Eugene M. Gazley (19, Mich., works in mill); Lawrence M. Gazley (14, Mich.); son Charles D. Gazley (10, Mich.); son Earnest Gazley (3, Mich.).
  20. 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.
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Wyoming, Albany County, Laramine Peak, Enumeration District 11-19, Sheet No. 1A, Herbert D. Gazlay (68, Michigan, widow, sawyer, saw mill). He lives a few houses away from his son George.
  22. Sweet/Fish/Gazlay/Post Family Tree, Ancestry (website), Owner: Eagan Anderson, Florida. Although few sources are shown in this extensive tree, the birth, marriage, death, names, and other details typically agree with other sources. This tree is generally cited as a reference in our Gazlay Family History website only where the information is not found in any other source, such as children who died in infancy, middle names, etc.
  23. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Herbert D. Gazley, age 47, born in Michigan; millwright; father: David W. Gazley; mother: Mary Baker; married once; and Amanda C. Crawford (also listed as Amanda C. Waters), age 50, born in Ohio; housekeeper; father: Joseph Waters; mother: Gardner; married twice; married on 18 April 1908 in Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan.
  24. Ohio, Births and Christenings, 1821-1962, Royal Peaver, born 11 January 1878 in Hale, Hardin County, Ohio; father: James Peaver; mother: Amanda C. Watters.
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Wyoming, Albany County, Laramie Peak, Enumeration District 11, Sheet No. 10A, Roil [sic, Royal] M. Peaver (41, Ohio, farmer). He is living next door to his mother Amanda (Watters) Gazley.
  26. Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960 (transcriptions or certificates). Peaver, Royal Montrue, died 12 January 1948 in Tacoma, Pierce [County], Washington; age at death: 77 years 1 day [sic, actually 70 years 1 day]; father: James Peaver; mother: Amanda Watters.
  27. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Mary Elizabeth Watters Gazlay, born: 9 August 1868 in Dunkirk, Hardin County, Ohio; died: 2 May 1949 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings, husband, and six children).
  28. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Gazlay, Mary Elizabeth, died: 2 May 1949 in La Salle, Monroe [County], Michigan; born: 9 August 1858 in Dunkirk, Ohio; father: Joseph Watters; mother: Derinda Gardner; widowed.
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Ohio, Hardin County, Blanchard Township, Enumeration District 94, Page No. 4, family of Joseph Watters (49, Ohio, farmer); wife Derinda Watters (49, Ohio); son Sherman Watters (14, Ohio); daughter Mary Watters (11, Ohio); Altona B. Watters (3, Ohio).
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Antrim County, Star Township, Enumeration District 3, Sheet No. 11A, family of Eugene M. Gazlay (37, Michigan, July 1862, filer, saw mill); wife of 12 years Mary E. Gazlay (33, Ohio, Aug. 1866, 5 children, 4 living); daughter [sic, actually a son] Bird T. Gazlay (10, Michigan, July 1889); son Ralph L. Gazlay (7, Michigan, Mar. 1893); son Vollie I. Gazlay (5, Michigan, May 1895); daughter Flossie M. Gazlay (3, Michigan, Apr. 1897); border Samuel Johnson (45, Pennsylvania, July 1856, day laborer); wife of 11 years Anna Johnson (38, Ohio, Nov. 1861).
  31. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Antrim County, Chestonia Township, Enumeration District 3, Sheet No. 1B, family of Eugene M. Gazley (44, Michigan, farmer); wife of 22 years Mary E. Gazley (40, Ohio, 7 children, 6 living); son Bird P. Gazley (20, Michigan, laborer, odd jobs); son Ralph L. Gazley (17, Michigan); son Vollie I. Gazley (15, Michigan); daughter Flossie M. Gazley (13, Michigan); Arnold L. Gazley (9, Michgan); daughter Venice J. Gazley (1 7/12, Michigan). Eugene is living next to his brother Lawrence and his family.
  32. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Houghton County, Duncan Township, Enumeration District 14 [sic, actually ED 140], Sheet No. 2A, family of Eugene M. Glazlay [sic, misspelled in the Census record for all family members but correctly spelled Gazlay in this citation] (55, Michigan, foreman, handle factory); Mary E. Gazlay (50, Ohio); son Vollie I. Gazlay (25, Michigan, laborer, handle factory); daughter Venice J. Gazlay (11, Michigan).
  33. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Monroe County, Erie Township, Enumeration District 58-10, Sheet No. 3B, family of Melvin Lietzke(22, Michigan, bailer, hay crew, first married age 20); wife Venus Lietzke (21, Michigan, first married age 19); mother-in-law Mary Gazlay (63, Ohio, widow).
  34. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Monroe County, La Salle Township, Enumeration District 58-21, Sheets 17B, 18A, family of Melvin Lietzke (31, Michigan, laborer, road work); wife Venus Lietzke (31, Michigan); mother in law Mary Gazley (72, Michigan, widow).
  35. Find a Grave (website). Sidnaw Cemetery, Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan, Eugene Gazlay, born: 8 July 1863; died: 14 June 1924 [from record].
  36. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Gazlay, Eugene Miles, died: 11 June 1924 in Duncan, Houghton [County], Michigan; born: 8 July 1863 in Michigan; father: David Gazlay; mother: Mary Baker.
  37. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Eugene Gazley and Mary Waters, married 11 September 1887 in Mancelona, Antrim [County], Michigan.
  38. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Ruby Gazley, born 11 April 1896 in Wetzell, Antrim [County], Michigan; Father: E. M. Gazley; Mother: Mary Gazley.
Third Generation
8. Stacie Estella Elder3 (Martha ‘Mattie’,2 Joseph1), born 13 December 1879 in Ohio;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 1956.1, 8 Stacie married, 21 October 1903 in Kearney Township, Antrim County, Michigan, Emanuel John Kauffman8, 9 (born 1879 in Indiana, the son of Jacob R. Kauffman and Lydia Miller;1, 4, 5, 6, 7 Emanuel died 19711). Stacie and Emanuel are buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Bellaire, Antrim County, Michigan., 1

 20i. Karl Kauffman, born 1906;8 died 10 March 1906.8, 10 Karl is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Bellaire, Antrim County, Michigan.10
+21ii. Bessie Beryl ‘Betty’ Kauffman, born 1907 in Michigan. Married Frederick R. Hall.

9. Leota Lena Elder3 (Martha ‘Mattie’,2 Joseph1), born 10 July 1882 in Ohio;3, 4, 11, 12 died 30 August 1926 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan.11 Leota married, 10 September 1918 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan, Jacob Bausal White8, 13 (born 11 February 1885 in New York, the son of Charles H. White and Mary Lawrence;12, 13, 14, 15 Jacob died 10 August 1950 in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan14).

+22i. Margaret Lorraine White, born 12 March 1920 in Michigan; died 26 December 2009. Married Maurice Ralph Shopbell.
+23ii. Dahlmer Elder White, born 1 July 1921 in Michigan; died 14 July 2004. Married Camilla Theresa Greenlaw.
+24iii. Beryl Oneta White, born 12 December 1924 in Michigan; died 4 May 2006. Married (1) Calvin Vernon Rix Married (2) Henry ‘Hank’ Greenler.

11. Ruth Crafford3 (Amanda,2 Joseph1), born February 1892 in Michigan.16 Ruth married _____ Parsons17 (born ____, parents not determined).

12. Lena Crafford3 (Amanda,2 Joseph1), born April 1894 in Michigan;16, 18, 19, 20, 21 died 6 September 1994 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.18 Lena married, ca. 1912, Floyd Taylor Crabb20, 21 (born 4 July 1889 in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska, the son of Henry Newton Crabb and Eleanor H. Shane;20, 21, 22, 23, 24 Floyd died 30 March 1970 in Converse County, Wyoming23, 24). Lena is buried in Prairie View Cemetery, Manville, Niobrara County, Wyoming.18 Floyd is buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.23

 25i. Ruth C. Crabb, born ca. 1913 in Wyoming.20, 21
 26ii. Ellen C. Crabb, born ca. 1916 in Wyoming.20, 21
 27iii. Louise B. Crabb, born ca. 1919 in Wyoming.20, 21
 28iv. Ester T. Crabb, born ca. 1922 in Wyoming.21
 29v. Thelma Crabb, born ca. 1927 in Wyoming.21
 30vi. Floyd H. Crabb, born ca. 1928 in Wyoming.21

13. Bird Pearl Gazlay3 (Mary,2 Joseph1), born 21 July 1889 in Westwood, Kalamazoo County, Michigan;25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 died 8 February 1960 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.26, 32 Bird married, 16 December 1916 in Calhoun County, Michigan, Lillian Anna Ruff30, 36 (born 22 December 1887 in Pulaski, Jackson County, Michigan, the daughter of Augustus Ruff and Catherine Rothaermel;29, 30, 31, 33, 34 Lillian died 10 May 1970 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan33, 35). Bird and Lillian are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.26, 33

+31i. Mary Catherine Gazlay, born 8 January 1918 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan; died 18 May 2011 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. Married Donald Francis Freeman.
+32ii. Marjorie Joy Gazlay, born 8 September 1919 in Michigan; died 28 May 1998. Married John Gerych, Sr..
+33iii. Marilyn Lillian Gazlay, born 11 November 1920 in Michigan; died 24 October 1968 in Michigan. Married (1) Charles Tindle Married (2) Robert Edward Freeman.
+34iv. Arlene Pearl Gazlay, born 28 February 1923 in Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan; died 19 August 1997 in West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan. Married Ronald Frederick O’Connell.
+35v. Dorothy Mae Gazlay, born 28 December 1924 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan; died 23 October 1999. Married (1) Hal W. Pettis Married (2) Donald William Black.
 36vi. Donna Maude Gazlay, born 7 January 1928 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan;37, 38, 39 died 9 January 1928 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan.37, 38, 39 Donna is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan.37
+37vii. Edythe Lorraine Gazlay, born 27 October 1929 in Michigan. Married Richard James McSwain.

14. Lowell Ralph Gazlay3 (Mary,2 Joseph1), born 7 March 1893 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan;27, 28, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 died 25 March 1986 in Sandstone, Jackson County, Michigan.42, 43 Lowell married, first, 12 June 1914 in Alba, Antrim County, Michigan, Thelma Esther Post39, 44, 49 (born 21 July 1896 in Michigan, the daughter of Frank Post and Emma Mower;44, 45, 46, 47, 48 Thelma died 17 June 195047). Lowell married, second, 1951, Ruth Ann Creech (née Smith) 39, 41, 50 (born 7 February 1903 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, the daughter of Leslie Smith and Eldon Mccormick;50, 51 Ruth died 2 March 1980 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan50, 51). Lowell is buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.42 Thelma is buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.47 Ruth is buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.50

+38i. Bethany Mae ‘Betty’ Gazlay, born 9 August 1917 in Michigan; died 7 July 1978 in Summit, Jackson County, Michigan. Married Harry Paul Fish.
+39ii. Francis Eugene ‘Frank’ Gazlay, born 22 December 1918 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan; died 25 April 1999 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan. Married (1) Barbara Jane Ellison Married (2) Dorothy Lucille MacDonald (née Young) .
+40iii. June Carol Gazlay, born 26 June 1922 in Michigan; died 4 December 1993. Married Bernard Joseph Barton.
+41iv. Calvin Lowell Gazlay, born 31 August 1923 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; died 12 September 2002 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. Married Betty Joyce Braun.
+42v. Marion Imogene ‘Jean’ Gazlay, born 13 August 1925 in Michigan; died 28 July 1995. Married Howard H. Huntoon.
+43vi. Lee Merton Gazlay, born 9 September 1926 in Michigan; died 26 September 2018. Married Virginia Idabelle Videto.
+44vii. Dwight Roger Gazlay, born 22 September 1928 in Michigan; died 20 April 1985. Married Mary Nancy ‘Nan’ Hahs.
+45viii. Barbara Ann Gazlay, born 8 October 1931 in Michigan; died 16 April 1997 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. Married Joseph Walter Pycek.
+46ix. David Paul Gazlay, born 15 July 1938 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; died 16 February 2015. Married Delores Anne Wangerow.

15. Vollie Irvin Gazlay3 (Mary,2 Joseph1), born 4 May 1895 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan;27, 28, 39, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 died 8 February 1972 in Napoleon, Jackson County, Michigan.53, 54 Vollie married, 15 July 1927 in Iron County, Michigan, Ivah F. Post57 (born April 1889 in Michigan, the daughter of Frank Post and Emma Mower;48, 56, 57, 58 Ivah died 28 February 196032, 59). Vollie and Ivah are buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.53, 59

 47i. Vivian Pearl Gazlay, born 3 July 1926 in Michigan;56, 60, 61 died 19 January 1986 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.60, 61 Vivian is buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.60

17. Flossie Mildred Gazlay3 (Mary,2 Joseph1), born 11 April 1897 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan;27, 28, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 died 8 June 1977 in Frenchtown, Monroe County, Michigan.63, 64 Flossie married, ca. 1919, Howard Clifford Bowman39, 65, 66 (born 20 June 1897 in Ohio, the son of Jay Franklin Bowman and Theresa Strohstacker;65, 66, 67, 68, 69 Howard died 20 June 1989 in Frenchtown, Monroe County, Michigan68, 69). Flossie and Howard are buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.63, 68

+48i. Jay Eugene Bowman, born 26 April 1920 in Michigan; died 16 April 2018. Married Edna Marie Coss.
+49ii. Mildred Juanita Bowman, born 21 October 1922 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan; died 1 September 2019 in Monroe County, Michigan. Married Dewey Etheridge ‘Sonny’ Turner.
+50iii. Leon Clifford Bowman, born 10 February 1924 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan; died 11 October 2022 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan. Married Harriet Agnes Karwick.
+51iv. Lowell Lloyd Bowman, born 16 May 1925 in Houghton County, Michigan; died 26 January 2015 in Temperance, Monroe County, Michigan. Married Marjorie M. Karwick.
+52v. Warren Lee Bowman, born 11 November 1926 in Houghton County, Michigan; died 22 January 1991. Married Juanita C. Karwick.
+53vi. Audrey M. Bowman, born 1 August 1928 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; died 9 August 2020 in Monroe County, Michigan. Married Robert Lake.
+54vii. Ronald Lyle Bowman, born 8 August 1930 in Michigan; died 1 June 2017 in Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan. Married Audrey Geraldine ‘Deanie’ Wilson.
+55viii. Delbert Fay Bowman, born 11 July 1932 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; died 6 June 2017 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Married Shirley E. Peters.
+56ix. Marlene Bowman, born ca. 1938 in Michigan. Married (1) Edward Ausmus Married (2) Richard Reigle.

18. Arnol Lee Gazlay3 (Mary,2 Joseph1), born 9 November 1901 in Alba, Antrim County, Michigan;28, 29, 70, 71, 72, 73 died 25 June 1959 in Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio.70, 71 Arnol married, 29 July 1921 in Hancock, Houghton County, Michigan, Julie M. ‘Lulu’ Johnson75 (born 1900 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan, the daughter of Andrew George Johnson and Mattie Sheck;72, 74, 75 Lulu died 8 August 1959 in Wood County, Ohio74, 76). Arnol and Lulu are buried in Fort Meigs Cemetery, Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio.70, 74

+57i. Arnold Gene Gazlay, born 25 May 1924 in Marquette, Marquette County, Michigan; died 30 June 1974 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. Married Lurella Mae ‘Lu’ Reed.
+58ii. Leland George Gazlay, born 25 January 1927 in Michigan; died 13 June 1987 in Santa Clara County, California. Married Dolores ‘Lola’ Sanchez.
+59iii. Colleen Millicent Gazlay, born 15 August 1930 in Michigan. Married Lorell Allen Cole.
+60iv. Alan Ray Gazlay, born 8 July 1946 in Ohio. Married Carla Jean Smith.

19. Venus Juanita Gazlay3 (Mary,2 Joseph1), born 11 September 1908 in Michigan;28, 55, 77, 78, 79, 80 died 18 September 1978 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.77, 78 Venus married, ca. 1928, Melvin Ernst Lietzke79 (born 11 October 1907 in Temperance, Monroe County, Michigan, the son of Ernest F. Lietzke and Cora May Cook;79, 80, 81 Melvin died 23 June 1979 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio81, 82). Venus and Melvin are buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.77, 81

+61i. Clayton Emory ‘Jeff’ Lietzke, born 3 May 1941 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died 4 July 2021 in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Married (1) Wendy Sharon Lauder Married (2) Joyce Ann Kelly.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, Bellaire, Antrim County, Michigan, Emanuel and Stacie E. Kauffman: Kauffman / Emanuel / 1879 - 1971 / Stacie E. / 1879 - 1956 [from grave marker].
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Ohio, Hardin County, Mount Victory, Enumeration District 99, Sheet No. 86A, family of Edward Elder (25); wife Martha E. Elder (25); daughter Stacie Elder (0); Charles Pearson (23).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Antrim County, Kearney Township, Enumeration District 5, Sheet No. 11A, family of Edwin Elder (44, Ohio, July 31, 1855, merchant); wife of 21 years Mattie Elder (44, Ohio, July 17, 1855, 2 children, 2 living); daughter Stacie Elder (20, Ohio, Dec 13 1879, bookkeeper); daughter Leota Elder (17, Ohio, July 10, 1882, house work).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Antrim County, Forest Home, Enumeration District 7, Sheet No. 3A, family of Emanuel Kauffman (30); wife Stacie Kauffman (30); daughter Bessie Kauffman (2); sister-in-law Leota Elder (27).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Charlevoix County, East Jordan, Enumeration District 110, Sheet No. 18A, family of Emanuel J. Kauffman (40); wife Stacie Kauffman (40); daughter Bessie Kauffman (12).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Livingston County, Handy, Enumeration District 9, Sheet No. 11B, family of Emanuel Kauffman (50); wife Stacie E. Kauffman (50).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Antrim County, Kearney Township, Bellaire Village, Enumeration District 5-13, Sheet No. 1A, family of Emanuel Kauffman (60, Indiana, painter, decorator, private practice); wife Stacie Kauffman (60, Ohio).
  8. Email between Adrienne White Kaufman and Lee Gazlay, November 2014, providing details of the descendants of Martha ‘Mattie’ Watters.
  9. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Emanuel J. Kauffman, age 24, born in Indiana; miller; father: Jacob R. Kauffman; mother: Lydia Miller; and Stacy E. Elder, age 23, born in Ohio; schoolteacher; father: Edward E. Elder; mother: Mary Watters; married on 21 October 1903 in Kearney, Antrim County, Michigan.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, Bellaire, Antrim County, Michigan, Karl Kauffman: Infant / Karl Kauffman / March 10, 1906 [from grave marker].
  11. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. White, Leota L., died: 30 August 1926 in Highland Park, Wayne [County], Michigan; born: 10 July 1884 [sic, actually born in 1882] in Mount Victory, Ohio; father: Edwin D. Elder; mother: Martha Waters.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Wayne County, Highland Park City, Enumeration District 696, Sheet No. 9A, family of Jacob B. White (35, Michigan, officer, police, city); wife Leota E. White (37); border Albert D. Clark (32).
  13. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Jacob B. White, age 33, born in New York; father: Charles; mother: M. Lawrence; and Leota Elder, age 36, born in Ohio; father: Edwin; mother: Martha E. Waters; married on 10 September 1918 in Detroit, Michigan.
  14. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. White, Jacob B., died: 10 August 1950 in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan; born: 11 February 1885 in Michigan [sic, his marriage record indicates he was born in New York]; father: Charles H. White; mother: Mary Lawrence.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Wayne County, Highland Park City, Enumeration District 82-142, Sheet No. 3A, family of Jack White (50, Michigan, policeman, city); daughter Margaret White (20, Michigan); son Dahlmer White (18, Michigan, waiter, lunch room); daughter Beryl White (15, Michigan).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Otsego County, Elmira, Enumeration District 143, Sheet No. 4A, family of Frank Crafford (43, Ohio, July 1856, land estimator); wife of 13 years Amanda Crafford (41, Ohio, October 1858, 7 children, 3 living); son Roy P. Crafford [sic] (21, Ohio, Jan. 1879, painter); daughter Ruth Crafford (8, Michigan, Febr. 1892); daughter Lena Crafford (6, Michigan, Apr. 1894).
  17. Find a Grave (website). Prairie View Cemetery, Niobrara County, Wyoming, Amanda Catheryn Waters [sic, Watters] Gazlay, born 14 October 1856 in Dunkirk, Hardin County, Ohio, daughter of Joseph and Catheryn Watters; died 7 July 1928 in Glendo, Platt County, Wyoming; married to Herbert D. Gazlay on 18 April 1908; also named are a son, R. M. Peaver of Douglas [Wyoming] and two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Parsons of Sturgis, S.D., and Mrs. Lena Crabb of Esterbrook [Wyoming]. [From record, which includes an obituary from the Douglas Budget, 19 July 1928, and from mortuary records.]
  18. Find a Grave (website). Prairie View Cemetery, Niobrara County, Wyoming, Lena Crabb, born: 1894 in Michigan; died: 6 September 1994 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her mother and step-father, husband, half-sibling, and three children).
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Wyoming, Converse County, La Bonte Precinct, Enumeration District 45, Sheet No. [?, numbers are crossed out], family of Herbert D. Gazlay (50, Michigan, sawyer, mill); wife of 2 years Amanda Gazlay (51, Ohio, 3 children, 3 living); step daughter Lena (16, Michigan).
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Wyoming, Albany County, Laramie Peak, Enumeration District 11, Sheet No. 10A, family of Floyd J. Crab (30, Nebraska, farmer); wife Lena C. Crab (25, Michigan); daughter Ruth C. Crab (7, Wyoming); daughter Ellen C. Crab (4, Wyoming); daughter Louis C. Crab (1, Wyoming).
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Wyoming, Albany County, Laramine Peak, Enumeration District 11-19, Sheet No. 1A, family of Floyd T. Crabb (40, Nebraska, farmer, first married age 21); wife Lena C. Crabb (35, Michigan, first married age 18); daughter Ruth C. Crabb (17, Wyoming); daughter Elenor C. Crabb (14, Wyoming); daughter Louise B. Crabb (11, Wyoming); daughter Ester T. Crabb (8, Wyoming); daughter Thelma Crabb (3, Wyoming); son Floyd H. Crabb (2, Wyoming); hired man Buck J. Spencer (21, Nebraska, offbearer, saw mill); nephew Frank F. Crabb (20, Nebraska, engineer, sawmill).
  22. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Floyd Taylor Crabb, Serial No. Seven, born 4 July 1889 in Schuyler, Nebraska; farmer, own farm; married with wife and two children.
  23. Find a Grave (website). Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; Floyd Taylor Crabb, born: 4 July 1889 in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska; died: 30 March 1970 in Converse County, Wyoming (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, two wives, and two children).
  24. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Floyd Crabb, no. 520-10-1774, died March 1970, born 4 July 1889.
  25. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Bird Gazlay, no. 1372; born 21 July 1889 in Westwood, Mich.; married.
  26. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; Bird Pearl Gazlay, born: 21 July 1889; died: 8 February 1960 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, six siblings, wife, and six children). Gazlay / Bird P. / 1889 Dad 1960 / Lillian A. / 1887 Mom 1970 [from headstone].
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Antrim County, Star Township, Enumeration District 3, Sheet No. 11A, family of Eugene M. Gazlay (37, Michigan, July 1862, filer, saw mill); wife of 12 years Mary E. Gazlay (33, Ohio, Aug. 1866, 5 children, 4 living); daughter [sic, actually a son] Bird T. Gazlay (10, Michigan, July 1889); son Ralph L. Gazlay (7, Michigan, Mar. 1893); son Vollie I. Gazlay (5, Michigan, May 1895); daughter Flossie M. Gazlay (3, Michigan, Apr. 1897); border Samuel Johnson (45, Pennsylvania, July 1856, day laborer); wife of 11 years Anna Johnson (38, Ohio, Nov. 1861).
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Antrim County, Chestonia Township, Enumeration District 3, Sheet No. 1B, family of Eugene M. Gazley (44, Michigan, farmer); wife of 22 years Mary E. Gazley (40, Ohio, 7 children, 6 living); son Bird P. Gazley (20, Michigan, laborer, odd jobs); son Ralph L. Gazley (17, Michigan); son Vollie I. Gazley (15, Michigan); daughter Flossie M. Gazley (13, Michigan); Arnold L. Gazley (9, Michgan); daughter Venice J. Gazley (1 7/12, Michigan). Eugene is living next to his brother Lawrence and his family.
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Wayne County, Highland Park City, Enumeration District 704, Sheet No. 25B, family of Bird P. Gazlay (31, Michigan, filer, automobile fact[ory]); wife Lillian Gazlay (32, Michigan); daughter Mary K. Gazlay (1 11/12, Michigan); daughter Marjorie Gazlay (3/12, Michigan); brother Arnol Gazlay (18, Michigan).
  30. 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).
  31. 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).
  32. Deaths, The Mancelona Herald, Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan, available at fultonhistory.com, 24 March 1960, Mrs. Volley Gazlay (Ivah Post) of Jackson, died 28 February 1960. The article also indicates that Volley’s brother Bird Gazlay died three weeks earlier, and that they were formerly Alba residents.
  33. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; Lillian Anna Ruff Gazlay, born: 22 December 1887 in Pulaski, Jackson County, Michigan; died: May 1970 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, eight siblings, husband, and six children).
  34. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Lillian Anna Gazlay, born: 22 December 1887 in Pulaski, Jack[son] [County], Michigan; father: Augustus Ruff; mother: Catherine Rothaermel.
  35. Obituary, Battle Creek Enquirer, Battle Creek, Michigan (available at newspapers.com), 13 May 1970, Lillian (Ruff) Gazlay, 82, died 10 May 1970 in Flint (Michigan). The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of several family members.
  36. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Bird Gazlay, age 27, born in Michigan; Lillian Ruff, age 28, born in Michigan; married 16 December 1916 in Calhoun [County], Michigan; groom’s parents: Eugene [Gazlay] and Mary Walters [sic, Waters]; bride’s parents: Augusta [Ruff] and Catherine.
  37. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan Donna Gazlay, born: 7 January 1928 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan; died: 9 January 1928 in Albion, Calhoun COunty, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and five siblings).
  38. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Gazlay, Donna Maude, born: 7 January 1928 in Albion, Michigan; died: 9 January 1928 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan; father: Bird Gazlay; mother: Lillian Ruff.
  39. Sweet/Fish/Gazlay/Post Family Tree, Ancestry (website), Owner: Eagan Anderson, Florida. Although few sources are shown in this extensive tree, the birth, marriage, death, names, and other details typically agree with other sources. This tree is generally cited as a reference in our Gazlay Family History website only where the information is not found in any other source, such as children who died in infancy, middle names, etc.
  40. Michigan, Return of Births for Antrim County, for the year ending 31 December 1893, Ralph Gazley, born 7 March 1893 in Mancelona; parents: Eugene Gazley and Mary Gazley.
  41. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Lowell Ralph Gazlay, Serial Number U1431, born 7 March 1893 in Marcelona, Michigan.
  42. Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Ralph Lowell Gazley, born 7 March 1895, died 25 March 1986. Spouse: Thelma E. Post Gazlay [from record, which includes birth and marriage records for Ralph].
  43. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Lowell R. Gazlay, died 25 March 1896 in Sandstone, Jackson [County], Michigan; born 7 March 1993 [sic, 1893].
  44. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Houghton County, Duncan Township, Enumeration District 140, Sheet No. 1A, family of Ralph L. Gazlay (26, Michigan, millwright); wife Thelma Gazlay (23, Michigan); daughter Bethany M. Gazlay (2, Michigan); son Francis E. Gazlay (1, Michigan). They are living next door to Thelma’s parents and siblings.
  45. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Jackson County, Summit Township, Enumeration District 38-51, Sheet No. 16B and 17A,family of Ralph L. Gazley (38, Michigan, machinist, first married age 21); wife Thelma E. Gazley (35, Michigan, first married age 18); daughter Bethany Gazley (12, Michigan); son Francis Gazley (11, Michigan); daughter June Gazley (7, Michigan); son Wayne Gazley [this is apparently son Calvin] (6, Michigan); daughter Emogine Gazley (4 8/12, Michigan); son Merton Gazley (3 7/12, Michigan); son Dwight Gazley (1 7/12, Michigan).
  46. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Jackson County, Jackson City, Ralph L. Gazley [indexed as Gayley], 47 Michigan, machinist, automotive parts; wife Thelma E. Gazley, 43, Michigan; son Francis E. Gazley, 21, Michigan, machinist, automotive parts; daughter June C. Gazley, 17, Michigan, housework, private home; son Wayne L. Gazley, 16, Michigan; daughter Imogene M. Gazley, 14, Michigan; son Merton L. Gazley 13, Michigan; son Dwight R. Gazley, 11, Michigan; daughter Barbara A. Gazley, 7, Michigan; son David P. Gazley, 1, Michigan.
  47. Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Thelma E. Post Gazley, born 21 July 1896, died 17 June 1950. Spouse: Ralph Lowell Gazley [from record].
  48. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Clinton County, Victor Township, Enumeration District 18, Sheet No. 3A, family of Frank D. Post (38, Michigan, Sept 1861, farmer); wife of 14 years Emma A. Post (34, Michigan, June 1865, 2 children, 2 living); daughter Iva F. Post (11, Michigan, Apr 1889); daughter Thelma E. Post (2, Michigan, July 1897).
  49. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Ralph Gazlay, age 21, born in Wetzell, [Antrim County], Michigan; Thelma Post, age 17, born in Michigan; married 12 June 1914 in Alba, Antrim [County], Michigan; groom’s parents: Eugene Gazlay and Mary Watersen [sic, Waters]; bride’s parents: Frank Post and Emma Mower.
  50. Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Ruth Creech Smith Gazley: Ruth Creech Gazlay / Feb. 7, 1903 Mar. 2, 1980 [from grave marker]. The record provides details of her first marriage to Lloyd W. Creech.
  51. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Ruth A. Gazlay, died 2 March 1980 in Jackson, Jackson [County], Michigan; born 7 February 1903.
  52. Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995; Vollie Gazley, born 4 May 1895 in Antrim [County], Michigan; Father: Eugene M. Gazley; Mother: Mary.
  53. Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Vollie I. Gazley, b. 1895, d. 1972. Spouse: Ivah F. Gazley [from record].
  54. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Vollie I. Gazlay, born 4 May 1995 [sic, 1895]; died 8 Feb 1972, Napoleon, Jackson [County], Michigan.
  55. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Houghton County, Duncan Township, Enumeration District 14 [sic, actually ED 140], Sheet No. 2A, family of Eugene M. Glazlay [sic, misspelled in the Census record for all family members but correctly spelled Gazlay in this citation] (55, Michigan, foreman, handle factory); Mary E. Gazlay (50, Ohio); son Vollie I. Gazlay (25, Michigan, laborer, handle factory); daughter Venice J. Gazlay (11, Michigan).
  56. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Jackson County, Jackson City, Enumeration District 38-30, Sheet No. 15A, family of Fred [sic] Post (69, Michigan, laborer, factory, first married age 24); wife Emma Post (65, Michigan, first married age 20); son-in-law Vollen Gasley (35, Michigan, machinist, factory, first married age 30); daughter Iva Gasley (38, Michigan, first married age 33); gr. daughter Vivia Gasley (2 3/12, Michigan); son Ernest Post (22, Michigan, laborer, factory, first married age 20); daughter-in-law Anna Post (19, Michigan, first married age 17); gr. daughter Katharine Post (1 1/12, Michigan).
  57. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Vollie Gazlay, age 32, born in Michigan; Ivah F. Past, age 34, born in Michigan; married 15 July 1927 in Marquette, Iron, Michigan [sic, the location is most likely Iron County, which was formed from land apportioned from Marquette and Menominee Counties]; groom’s parents: Eugene Sidnaw [sic, Sidnaw is apparently where he was from in Michigan] and Mary Waters; bride’s parents: Frank Past and Emma Mower.
  58. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Houghton County, Duncan Township, Enumeration District 140, Sheet No. 1A, family of Frank D. Post (59, Michigan, laborer, handle factory); wife Emily E. Post (55, Michigan); daughter Iva F. Post (26, Michigan, operator, telephone co.); daughter Genevieve E. Post (18, Michigan, operator, telephone co.); son Ernest F. Post (12, Michigan).
  59. Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Ivah F. Gazley, b. 1888, d. 1960. Spouse: Vollie I. Gazley [from record].
  60. Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Vivian P. Gazley, b. 1926, d. 1986 [from record].
  61. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Vivian P. Gazlay, died 19 January 1986 in Jackson, Jackson [County], Michigan; born 3 July 1926.
  62. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Flossie M. Gazley, born 11 April 1897 in Mancelona Township, Antrim [County], Michigan; Father: Eugene Gazley, born in Michgan; Mother: Mary Gazley, born in Ohio.
  63. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Flossie M. Gazlay Bowman, born: 1897; died: 1977 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, five siblings, husband, and eight children).
  64. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Flossie M. Bowman, died 8 June 1977 in Frenchtown, Monroe [County], Michigan; born 11 April 1997 [sic, 1897].
  65. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Houghton County, Duncan Township, Enumeration District 140, Sheet No. 1B, family of Howard C. Bowman (22, Ohio, mill setter, handle factory); wife Flossie M. Bowman (22, Michigan).
  66. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Monroe County, LaSalle Township, Enumeration District 58-16, Sheet No. 16B, family of Howard Bowman (32, Ohio, truck driver, first married age 21); wife Flossie Bowman (32, Michigan, first married age 21); son Eugene Bowman (9, Michigan); daughter Mildred Bowman (7, Michigan); son Leon Bowman (6, Michigan); son Lowell Bowman (4 10/12, Michigan); son Warren Bowman (2 4/12, Michigan); daughter Audrey Bowman (1 7/12, Michigan).
  67. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Monroe County, La Salle Township, Enumeration District 58-21, Sheet No. 18A, family of Howard Bowman (43, Ohio, truck driver, road work); wife Flossie Bowman (43, Michigan); son Eugene Bowman (20, Michigan, auto mechanic, retail auto); daughter Mildred Bowman (17, Michigan); son Leon Bowman (16, Michigan); son Lowell Bowman (15, Michigan); son Warren Bowman (13, Michigan); daughter Audrey Bowman (12, Michigan); son Lysle Bowman (10, Michigan); son Delbert Bowman (8, Michigan); daughter Marlene Bowman (2, Michigan).
  68. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Howard Clifford Bowman, born: 1897 in Medina, Medina County, Ohio; died: 1989 in Monroe County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, wife, and eight children).
  69. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Howard C. Bowman, died 20 June 1989 in Frenchtown, Monroe [County], Michigan, born 21 August 1897.
  70. Find a Grave (website). Fort Meigs Cemetery, Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio; Arnol L. Gazlay, born: 1901; died: June 1959 [from record].
  71. Ohio Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997; Arnol Lee Gazlay, died 25 June 1959 in Perrysburg, Wood [County], Ohio; buried in Perrysburg, Wood [County], Ohio; born 9 November 1901 in Alba, [Antrim County], Michigan; father: Gene Gazlay; mother: Mary Waters.
  72. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Ontonagon County, Rockland, Enumeration District 66-14, Sheet No. 6B and 7A; family of Arnol Lee Gazlay (38, Michigan, hydro plant operator, power co.); wife Lulu Gazlay (39, Michigan); son Arnold Gene Gazlay (15, Michigan); son Leland Geo. Gazlay (13, Michigan); Colleen Millicent Gazlay (9, Michigan).
  73. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg, E.D. 87-58, Sheet No. 7-8, Arnol [indexed as Cunol] Gazlay, 48, Michigan, machinist, ordinance depot; wife Lulu Gazlay, 49, Michigan; daughter Coleen Gazlay, 19, Michigan, secretary, office work, interior decorator; son Alan Gazlay, 3, Ohio.
  74. Find a Grave (website). Fort Meigs Cemetery, Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio; Lulu M. Gazlay, born: 1900; died: August 1959 [from record].
  75. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Arnol Gazlay, age 19, born in Alba, mill sawyer, son of E. M. Gazlay and Mary Waters; Lulu Johnson, age 20, born in Sidnaw, daughter of A. G. Johnson and Mattie Scheck; married on 29 July 1921 in Hancock, Michigan. Record includes image of Return of Marriages in the County of Houghton for the Quarter Ending September 30, 1921.
  76. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Gazlay, female, died: 8 August 1959 in Wood [County], Ohio; age 58; widowed.
  77. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Venus J. Gazlay Lietzke, born: 1908; died: 1978 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, five siblings, husband and one child).
  78. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Venus J. Lietzke, died 18 September 1978 in Monroe, Monroe [County], Michigan; born 11 September 1908.
  79. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Monroe County, Erie Township, Enumeration District 58-10, Sheet No. 3B, family of Melvin Lietzke(22, Michigan, bailer, hay crew, first married age 20); wife Venus Lietzke (21, Michigan, first married age 19); mother-in-law Mary Gazlay (63, Ohio, widow).
  80. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Monroe County, La Salle Township, Enumeration District 58-21, Sheets 17B, 18A, family of Melvin Lietzke (31, Michigan, laborer, road work); wife Venus Lietzke (31, Michigan); mother in law Mary Gazley (72, Michigan, widow).
  81. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Melvin Ernst Lietzke, born: 11 October 1907 in Temperance, Monroe County, Michigan; died: 23 June 1979 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, four siblings, wife, and one child).
  82. Obituary, The Blade, Toledo, Ohio, 24 June 1979, Melvin Lietzke, died 23 June 1979 in Toledo, Ohio. The article names his son Clayton, and three sisters.
Fourth Generation
21. Bessie Beryl ‘Betty’ Kauffman4 (Stacie,3 Martha ‘Mattie’,2 Joseph1), born 1907 in Michigan.1, 2, 3, 4 Betty married, 5 May 1934 in Lansing, Eaton County, Michigan, Frederick R. Hall1, 5 (born ca. 1902 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, the son of Fred Hall and Elizabeth Holden1, 4).

22. Margaret Lorraine White4 (Leota,3 Martha ‘Mattie’,2 Joseph1), born 12 March 1920 in Michigan;6, 7 died 26 December 2009.6 Margaret married, in Michigan, Maurice Ralph Shopbell5 (born ____, parents not determined).

 62i. Ralph Maurice Shopbell, born 18 April 1951 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan;8 died 12 September 2012 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.8 Ralph is buried in Grand Rapids Veterans Home Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.8

23. Dahlmer Elder White4 (Leota,3 Martha ‘Mattie’,2 Joseph1), born 1 July 1921 in Michigan;7, 9 died 14 July 2004.9 Dahlmer married, in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan, Camilla Theresa Greenlaw5 (born 1926 in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, parents not determined5).

 63i. Dahlmer Michael ‘Mike’ White, born 11 May 1948;5, 10 died 18 February 1999.5, 10
 64ii. Cynthia Elaine White.
 65iii. Kathleen Jill White.
 66iv. Mark Jay White, born 10 November 1954;5 died 10 November 1954.5
 67v. Alison Noel White.
 68vi. Chris Lauren White.
 69vii. Adrienne Renee White.

24. Beryl Oneta White4 (Leota,3 Martha ‘Mattie’,2 Joseph1), born 12 December 1924 in Michigan;7, 11, 12, 13, 14 died 4 May 2006.11, 13 Beryl married, first, in Michigan, Calvin Vernon Rix5 (born 29 September 1922 in Michigan, parents not determined;12, 15 Calvin died 23 June 197015). Beryl married, second, Henry ‘Hank’ Greenler5 (born ____, parents not determined). Beryl is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.11 Calvin is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.15

+70i. Calvin Jay ‘Cal’ Rix, born 27 March 1945 in Michigan. Married Diane M. Cole.
 71ii. Carolyn Margaret Rix, born ca. 1947 in Michigan.12
 72iii. Bruce Harold Rix.
 73iv. Jerry Rix, born 1950;5 died 1950.5
 74v. Eric A. Rix.
 75vi. Joy Beryl Rix.

31. Mary Catherine Gazlay4 (Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 8 January 1918 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan;16, 17, 18, 19, 20 died 18 May 2011 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma.16 Mary married, 3 January 1938 in LaGrange County, Indiana, Donald Francis Freeman17 (born 30 October 1917 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, the son of Lester E. Freeman and Belle Olmstead;17, 21, 22 Donald died 6 June 1997 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan21, 22, 23).

+76i. Sandra Anne Freeman, born 15 September 1938 in Michigan. Married (1) Henry Martin Sante Married (2) Terry D. Castor.
+77ii. Rita Lee Freeman, born 26 November 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Married Gerald Lee ‘Jerry’ Bailey.
+78iii. Donald Dale Freeman, born 28 February 1950 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan; died 7 August 2021 in Gaylord, Otsego County, Michigan. Married (1) Melanie Denise Meeuwenberg Married (2) Dawn Renee Berney.
+79iv. Alan Francis Freeman, born 9 January 1955. Married Mary Stouffer.

32. Marjorie Joy Gazlay4 (Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 8 September 1919 in Michigan;18, 19, 20, 24 died 28 May 1998.23, 24 Marjorie married, 13 November 1943 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, John Gerych, Sr.25 (born 19 January 1919 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, the son of William Gerych and Ann _____;25 John died 17 November 200925). Marjorie and John are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.25, 26, 26

+80i. Pamela Jo Gerych, born 6 April 1945; died 18 August 1995 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Married Robert Pierce.
+81ii. Christine Lillian Gerych, born 21 January 1948. Married Donald Ray Venema.
+82iii. Jon Steve Gerych, born 29 October 1951. Married (1) Priscilla Ann Huston Married (2) Jo Anne B. Brundage.

33. Marilyn Lillian Gazlay4 (Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 11 November 1920 in Michigan;19, 20, 27, 28 died 24 October 1968 in Michigan.27, 28 Marilyn married, first, Charles Tindle29 (born ____, parents not determined). Marilyn married, second, 24 August 1947 in Genesee County, Michigan, Robert Edward Freeman31 (born 6 December 1919 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan, the son of Lester Eleough Freeman and Addie Martha Olmstead;30 Robert died 17 October 2007 in Genesee County, Michigan30). Marilyn is buried in Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan.27

+83i. Rodney Charles Freeman (born Tindle), born 9 November 1945 in Hudson, Lenawee County, Michigan; died 4 September 1987 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan. Married Veronica Ann Strickland.
+84i. Robert Jeffrey Freeman, born 4 December 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Married Cheryl Anne Mchugh (née Putnam) .
 85ii. Terry Lee Freeman, born 3 June 1949 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan;32 died 28 April 2006 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.32 Terry is buried in Skyvue Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, Tarrant County, Texas.32
+86iii. Steven Gayle Freeman, born 26 September 1950. Married Rita Dominique Theberge.
 87iv. Dennis Freeman.
 88v. Randy Freeman.
 89vi. Michael Edward Freeman, born 1958;33 died 8 April 1958.33, 34 Michael is buried in Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan.34
 90vii. Cheryl Freeman.

34. Arlene Pearl Gazlay4 (Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 28 February 1923 in Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan;19, 20, 35, 36 died 19 August 1997 in West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan.23, 35, 37 Arlene married, 5 September 1942 in Oakland County, Michigan, Ronald Frederick O’Connell37, 40 (born 3 June 1918 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan, parents not determined;38, 39 Ronald died 28 December 1998 in West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan23, 38, 39). Arlene is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.35 Ronald is buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Holly, Oakland County, Michigan.38

+91i. Ronald Bird ‘Ron’ O’Connell, born 3 September 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; died 31 May 1999 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado. Married Ruby Carol ‘Brake’ Hager.
+92ii. Kathryn Sue O’Connell, born 13 January 1950; twin. Married (1) Gary Don Pierce Married (2) Michael James Annis.
+93iii. Kathleen Gay O’Connell, born 13 January 1950; twin. Married Eric M. Granier.
+94iv. Frederick Charles O’Connell, born 11 January 1957 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; died 12 April 2022 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan. Married Kylene Rene Thomas (née Andrews) .

35. Dorothy Mae Gazlay4 (Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 28 December 1924 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan;14, 19, 20, 41, 42, 43 died 23 October 1999.23, 41, 43 Dorothy married, first, 28 November 1942 in Genesee County, Michigan, Hal W. Pettis46 (born 24 July 1921 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan, parents not determined;44, 45 Hal died 21 June 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan42, 44, 45). Dorothy married, second, 15 November 1948 in Steuben County, Indiana, Donald William Black42 (born 25 November 1924 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, the son of David Black and Hazel Belle Van Sickle;14, 42, 47, 48 Donald died 27 August 199823, 47, 48). Dorothy is buried in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan.41 Hal is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.44 Donald is buried in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan.47

+95i. Lynne Anna Black (born Pettis), born 20 October 1943. Married William Joseph Chouinard, Jr..
+96i. Nancy Donna Black, born 31 March 1949. Married David Lee Kurtz.
 97ii. Randall Scott Black, born 17 November 1956.14

37. Edythe Lorraine Gazlay4 (Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 27 October 1929 in Michigan.19, 20, 49 Edythe married, 1 November 1947 in Genesee County, Michigan, Richard James McSwain50 (born 6 February 1927 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, the son of Drurey Thomas McSwain and Christene L. Blaine;49 Richard died 27 June 1989 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan49). Richard is buried in Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan.49

+98i. James Thomas Mcswain, born 24 November 1949 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan. Married (1) Brenda Rose Williams Married (2) Gloria J. Ferguson.
+99ii. Brenda Joy Mcswain, born 20 October 1950 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan. Married Hugh James Hibner.
+100iii. Lorraine Kay Mcswain, born 28 October 1953 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan. Married Richard Welling Crisp.
+101iv. Wendy Lee Mcswain, born 4 November 1954 in Milo, Oscoda County, Michigan. Married Terry Lee Lake.

38. Bethany Mae ‘Betty’ Gazlay4 (Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 9 August 1917 in Michigan;51, 52, 53, 54, 55 died 7 July 1978 in Summit, Jackson County, Michigan.51, 52 Betty married, 5 November 1937, Harry Paul Fish33 (born 26 June 1916 in Michigan, parents not determined;33, 51, 55, 56 Harry died 15 October 1997 in Michigan33, 51, 56). Betty and Harry are buried in Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.51

39. Francis Eugene ‘Frank’ Gazlay4 (Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 22 December 1918 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan;53, 54, 57, 58 died 25 April 1999 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan.58 Frank married, first, 31 December 1940 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, Barbara Jane Ellison58 (born 21 April 1922, parents not determined;59 Barbara died 11 December 1974 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan58, 59). Frank married, second, 24 May 1975 in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana, Dorothy Lucille MacDonald (née Young) 58 (born 14 November 1930, parents not determined14).

Frank worked at Sutton Tool Company in Sturgis for 27 years, retiring in 1984 as processing engineer. He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church and was active in other community organizations. Frank enjoyed several leisure activities, including boating, fishing, and woodworking.58


+102i. Susan Lurene Gazlay, born 27 March 1943 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; died 3 June 2000 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan. Married Steven Stockwell.
+103ii. Bonnie Lynn Gazlay, born 28 March 1946. Married Paul J. Kondor.

40. June Carol Gazlay4 (Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 26 June 1922 in Michigan;33, 54, 57, 60 died 4 December 1993.33, 60 June married Bernard Joseph Barton33 (born 14 October 1918, parents not determined;33, 61 Bernard died 28 August 2002 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan33, 61). June and Bernard are buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.62, 63

41. Calvin Lowell Gazlay4 (Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 31 August 1923 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan;33, 54, 57, 64, 65, 66 died 12 September 2002 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.33, 64, 65 Calvin married, 25 April 1947 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, Betty Joyce Braun66 (born 20 December 1928 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, the daughter of Jesse W. Braun and Julia Bahr;64, 67 Betty died 198264). Calvin and Betty are buried in Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.64

+104i. Janice Anne Gazlay, born 16 November 1949. Married Roy Hatt.
+105ii. Martin Wayne Gazlay, born 23 December 1953. Married (1) Diana Kay Heselschwerdt Married (2) Shelley Jean Spiess (née Miller) .
+106iii. Scot Edward Gazlay, born 1 July 1958. Married Louann Mary Lubahn.
+107iv. Pamela Kay Gazlay, born 28 June 1964. Married (1) Jeffrey Thomasson Married (2) Keith Henry Watson.

42. Marion Imogene ‘Jean’ Gazlay4 (Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 13 August 1925 in Michigan;54, 57, 68 died 28 July 1995.68 Jean married Howard H. Huntoon (born 28 February 1928, parents not determined14). Their marriage ended in divorce.29

+108i. Danette Lee Huntoon, born 17 July 1952. Married (1) John Lodzenski Married (2) Joseph Flamm.
 109ii. Daniel Ralph Huntoon, born 18 April 1956.14

43. Lee Merton Gazlay4 (Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 9 September 1926 in Michigan;14, 54, 57, 69 died 26 September 2018.69 Lee married Virginia Idabelle Videto (born 13 August 1927, parents not determined;14, 70 Virginia died 16 March 2018 in Concord, Jackson County, Michigan70).

 110i. Dennis James Gazlay, born June 1950.14
+111ii. Marcia Kaye Gazlay, born 23 September 1953. Married Gary Theo Vincent.

44. Dwight Roger Gazlay4 (Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 22 September 1928 in Michigan;54, 57, 71, 72 died 20 April 1985.71, 72 Dwight married, 2 December 1950, Mary Nancy ‘Nan’ Hahs74 (born 16 September 1928 in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, the daughter of Bert Hahs and Anise _____;73, 74 Nan died 22 September 201073, 74). Dwight and Nan are buried in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado.71, 73

+112i. Gary Roger Gazlay, born 1 April 1952. Married Mary Elizbeth ‘Betty’ Dearing (née Fraser) .
+113ii. Nancy Elizabeth Gazlay, born 17 October 1953. Married Hugo Hernan Arias.
+114iii. Sandra Lynn ‘Sandi’ Gazlay, born 14 September 1957. Married Michael David Dorsey.

45. Barbara Ann Gazlay4 (Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 8 October 1931 in Michigan;57, 75 died 16 April 1997 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.33, 75 Barbara married Joseph Walter Pycek (born 15 February 1925, parents not determined;76, 77, 78 Joseph died 7 December 1990 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan76, 77, 78). Joseph is buried in Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.76

+115i. Kathleen Ann Pycek, born 25 August 1952; died 4 November 2009. Married John Michael Shoemaker.
+116ii. Deborah Kay ‘Debi’ Pycek, born June 1956. Married (1) James Leslie Salisbury Married (2) Herbert Harold Cramer.

46. David Paul Gazlay4 (Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 15 July 1938 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan;14, 57, 79 died 16 February 2015.79 David married, 4 November 1960, Delores Anne Wangerow79, 80 (born 9 May 1942 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, the daughter of Wilbert George ‘Bud’ Wangerow and Eunice M. Schafer;14, 80 Delores died 16 June 201580).

 117i. Douglas David Gazlay, born 26 April 1962.14
+118ii. Dale Mark Gazlay, born 4 November 1965. Married (1) Ann Marie Grady Married (2) Pamala Suzanne Boyer.
+119iii. Dean Dwight Gazlay, born 8 September 1967. Married (1) Kristy Lee Kellogg Married (2) Elgene Ann ‘Elly’ Urban.
+120iv. Dawn Marie Gazlay, born 15 September 1969. Married (1) Brad Hillard Overmyer Married (2) Cosmo J. Nestola.

48. Jay Eugene Bowman4 (Flossie,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 26 April 1920 in Michigan;14, 81, 82, 83 died 16 April 2018.81 Jay married, 18 November 1940 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, Edna Marie Coss29, 81, 84 (born 5 February 1923 in Bridgeport, Belmont County, Ohio, the daughter of Wilber Coss and Louise Trouten;14, 84 Edna died 12 April 202184). Jay and Edna are buried in La Salle Township Cemetery, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.81, 84

+121i. Jay Eugene Bowman, Jr., born 12 December 1941 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan; died 8 June 2017 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan. Married Darlene Kay Eckhart.
 122ii. Linda Lou Bowman.
 123iii. Joanne M. Bowman.
 124iv. Ronald A. Bowman.
 125v. Leona B. Bowman.
 126vi. Roberta I. Bowman.
 127vii. Robert C. Bowman.
 128viii. Chris E. Bowman.

49. Mildred Juanita Bowman4 (Flossie,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 21 October 1922 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan;14, 82, 83, 85 died 1 September 2019 in Monroe County, Michigan.85 Mildred married, 7 January 1945 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan, Dewey Etheridge ‘Sonny’ Turner86 (born 3 August 1925 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan, the son of Dewey A. Turner and Gertrude Thomas;86 Sonny died 19 February 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada86). Mildred is buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.85 Sonny is buried in Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.86

 129i. Ronald L. Turner, born 13 January 1947;87 died 14 January 1947 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.87
 130ii. Melvin L. Turner, born 21 June 1948.14

50. Leon Clifford Bowman4 (Flossie,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 10 February 1924 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan;14, 82, 83, 88 died 11 October 2022 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.88 Leon married, 31 December 1955 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, Harriet Agnes Karwick29, 88 (born 29 December 1931, the daughter of Joseph L. Karwick and Harriet A. Pete14). Leon is buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.88

 131i. Eric Wayne Bowman, born 30 May 1956.14
 132ii. Tanya Marie Bowman, born 3 November 1967.14

51. Lowell Lloyd Bowman4 (Flossie,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 16 May 1925 in Houghton County, Michigan;14, 82, 83, 89 died 26 January 2015 in Temperance, Monroe County, Michigan.89 Lowell married Marjorie M. Karwick29 (born 3 March 1927, the daughter of Joseph L. Karwick and Harriet A. Pete14).

52. Warren Lee Bowman4 (Flossie,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 11 November 1926 in Houghton County, Michigan;14, 82, 83, 90 died 22 January 1991.90 Warren married Juanita C. Karwick29 (born 2 February 1929, the daughter of Joseph L. Karwick and Harriet A. Pete;14, 91 Juanita died 200891). Juanita is buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.91

53. Audrey M. Bowman4 (Flossie,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 1 August 1928 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan;14, 82, 83, 92 died 9 August 2020 in Monroe County, Michigan.92 Audrey married, 1948, Robert Lake29, 92 (born 29 May 1926 in Numa, Parke County, Indiana, the son of Harry H. Lake and Velma Ester Wheat;14, 93 Robert died 16 June 201593). Audrey and Robert are buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.92, 93

Children of Audrey M. Bowman and Robert Lake:

 133i. Randolph Lake.
 134ii. Michelle Lake.
 135iii. Marsha Lake.

54. Ronald Lyle Bowman4 (Flossie,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 8 August 1930 in Michigan;14, 83, 94 died 1 June 2017 in Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan.94 Ronald married, 12 June 1953 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan, Audrey Geraldine ‘Deanie’ Wilson29, 94 (born 9 January 1935 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan, the daughter of Rector Wilson and Nettie Ellison;14, 95 Deanie died 1 February 202095). Ronald and Deanie are buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.94, 95

 136i. Brent Bowman.
 137ii. Keith Bowman.
 138iii. Ginger Bowman.

55. Delbert Fay Bowman4 (Flossie,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 11 July 1932 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan;14, 83, 96 died 6 June 2017 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan.96 Delbert married, 6 April 1951 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan, Shirley E. Peters29, 96 (born 9 December 1932, parents not determined14). Delbert is buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.96

 139i. Connie Bowman.
 140ii. Archer Bowman.
 141iii. Debra E. Bowman.
 142iv. Diane Bowman.

56. Marlene Bowman4 (Flossie,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born ca. 1938 in Michigan.83 Marlene married, first, Edward Ausmus29 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce.29 Marlene married, second, Richard Reigle29 (born ____, parents not determined).

57. Arnold Gene Gazlay4 (Arnol,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 25 May 1924 in Marquette, Marquette County, Michigan;97, 98, 99 died 30 June 1974 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.97, 98, 100 Arnold married, 12 June 1949 in Reed City, Osceola County, Michigan, Lurella Mae ‘Lu’ Reed102 (born 22 January 1928 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan, the daughter of Dean E. Reed and Wilma Bennett;101, 102 Lu died 26 November 2021 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan101). Arnold and Lu are buried in Deepdale Memorial Park, Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan.101, 97

Gene was the head of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources from October 1972 until his death. He led environmental protection programs to preserve the State’s natural resources. Gene earned a degree in zoology in 1948 from Michigan State University. He served as a bomber pilot in the US Army-Air Force during World War II, based in Italy.100


+143i. Maurine Kay Gazlay, born 25 January 1951. Married Frank Pittman Slaughter.
+144ii. Raymond Scott Gazlay, born 30 July 1952. Married (1) Michelle May Auge Married (2) Catherine Jane Paquette.
 145iii. Mark Kent Gazlay, born 27 November 1955;29, 103 died 22 February 1961.29, 103 Mark is buried in Deepdale Memorial Park, Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan.103

58. Leland George Gazlay4 (Arnol,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 25 January 1927 in Michigan;99, 104 died 13 June 1987 in Santa Clara County, California.104 Leland married, 27 December 1948 in Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, Dolores ‘Lola’ Sanchez105 (born 21 November 1928 in Fireco, Raleigh County, West Virginia, the daughter of Antonio Sanchez and Carmen _____105).

+146i. Judy Lynne Gazlay, born 1950. Married Richard W. Miller.
+147ii. Carmen Elaine Gazlay, born 3 December 1952 in Ohio. Married (1) Raymond G. Collins Married (2) James Douglas Jones.
+148iii. Arnold Lee Gazlay, born 23 February 1955. Married Pamela S. Ho.
+149iv. David Neal Gazlay, Sr., born 21 September 1957; died 13 February 2001. Married (1) Cheryl L. Mummey Married (2) Mona Lee Husby (née Sommerkorn) Married (3) Royanna Teresa Loeffler.
+150v. Robert Dean Gazlay, born 13 March 1961. Married Jeannine C. Grupp.
 151vi. Brian K. Gazlay, born 23 July 1967 in Santa Clara County, California;106 died 20 September 1984 in Santa Clara County, California.107

59. Colleen Millicent Gazlay4 (Arnol,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 15 August 1930 in Michigan.99, 108, 109 Colleen married, 9 August 1952 in Wood County, Ohio, Lorell Allen Cole110 (born 3 January 1918 in Lucas County, Ohio, the son of George Cole and Martha Matheny;108, 110, 111 Lorell died 16 September 1978 in Webster, Meade County, Kentucky111). Lorell is buried in Parr-Frans Cemetery, Wolf Creek, Meade County, Kentucky.108

 152i. Martha Lu Cole, born 22 June 1961.14, 108

60. Alan Ray Gazlay4 (Arnol,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 8 July 1946 in Ohio.14, 109 Alan married Carla Jean Smith29 (born 2 February 1947, parents not determined14).

 153i. Bridget Cathleen Gazlay, born 21 May 1975; twin.14, 29
+154ii. Gretchen Maureen Gazlay, born 21 May 1975; twin. Married Clayton Allen Schutter.
+155iii. Garret Alan Gazlay, born 15 December 1981. Married Kathryn Grace Anderson.

61. Clayton Emory ‘Jeff’ Lietzke4 (Venus,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 3 May 1941 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan;14, 112 died 4 July 2021 in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.112 Jeff married, first, Wendy Sharon Lauder29 (born 14 March 1944, parents not determined;113, 114 Wendy died 2 May 1973 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan113, 114). Jeff married, second, ca. 1974, Joyce Ann Kelly115 (born 26 July 1934 in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Thomas Edward Kelly and Ethel Bowler;115 Joyce died 6 April 2020 in Dover, Tuscarawas County, Ohio115). Jeff is buried in Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio.112 Wendy is buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.113 Joyce is buried in Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio.115 Jeff was adopted by Melvin Ernst Lietzke and Venus Juanita Gazlay in 1950.112

 156i. Kimberly Louise Lietzke, born 31 March 1965 in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.116
 157ii. Margaret Elizabeth Lietzke, born 31 July 1966 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.116
 158iii. Russell Jeffrey Lietzke, born 26 January 1971 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.116
 159iv. Sharron Ann Marie Lietzke, born 4 March 1972 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.116

  1. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Frederick R Hall, age 32, born in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts; father: Fred Hall; mother: Elizabeth Holden; and Betty Beryl Kauffman, age 27, born in Michigan; father: Emanuel J. Kauffman; mother: Stacie E. Elder; married on 5 May 1934 in Lansing, Eaton Co., Michigan.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Antrim County, Forest Home, Enumeration District 7, Sheet No. 3A, family of Emanuel Kauffman (30); wife Stacie Kauffman (30); daughter Bessie Kauffman (2); sister-in-law Leota Elder (27).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Charlevoix County, East Jordan, Enumeration District 110, Sheet No. 18A, family of Emanuel J. Kauffman (40); wife Stacie Kauffman (40); daughter Bessie Kauffman (12).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Washtenaw County, Sylvan Township, Chelsea, Enumeration District 81-49, Sheet No. 1A, family of Fred R. Hall (38, Massachusetts, chemist, state highway); wife Betty Hall (33, Michigan).
  5. Email between Adrienne White Kaufman and Lee Gazlay, November 2014, providing details of the descendants of Martha ‘Mattie’ Watters.
  6. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Margaret W. Shopbell, no. 383-10-7875; died: 26 December 2009; born: 12 March 1920; last place of residence: Oakland [County], Michigan.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Wayne County, Highland Park City, Enumeration District 82-142, Sheet No. 3A, family of Jack White (50, Michigan, policeman, city); daughter Margaret White (20, Michigan); son Dahlmer White (18, Michigan, waiter, lunch room); daughter Beryl White (15, Michigan).
  8. Find a Grave (website). Grand Rapids Veterans Home Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Ralph Maurice Shopbell, born: 18 April 1951 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan; died: 12 September 2012 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary that describes his adoption, and that he was married and divorced twice, and having no children).
  9. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Dahlmer E. White, no. 373-18-2951; died: 14 July 2004; born: 1 July 1921; last place of residence: Wayne [County], Michigan.
  10. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Dehlmer [sic] M. White, no. 363-48-2395; died: 18 February 1999; born: 11 May 1948.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; Beryl White Rix: Rix / Wife / Beryl White / 1924 - 2006 / Husband / Calvin V. / 1922 - 1970 [from grave marker].
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Oakland County, Smithfield, E.D. 63-283, Sheet No. 72, Calvin V. Rix, 27, Michigan, bus driver, bus company; wife Beryl W. Rix, 25, Michigan; son Calvin J. Rix, 5, Michigan; daughter Carolyn M. Rix, 3, Michigan.
  13. Obituary, The San Diego Union-Tribune (website: www.utsandiego.com); 12 May 2006, Beryl Rix Greenler, died: 4 May 2006; born: 12 December 1994. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her husband, five children, and one sister.
  14. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  15. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; Calvin V. Rix, Calvin V. Rix / Michigan / S1 US Navy / World War II / Sept 29 1922 June 23 1970 [from grave marker].
  16. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Mary Catherine Gazlay Freeman, born: 8 January 1918 in Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan [sic, her marriage license entry shows her birthplace as Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan, less than 5 miles from Ferndale]; died: 18 May 2011 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, four siblings, husband, and one child).
  17. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Application for Marriage License, and Certificate of Marriage, Donald Francis Freeman, born: 30 October 1916 in Niagara Falls, N.Y.; truck driver; father: Lester E. Freeman, born in Fredonia, Pa., printer; mother: Belle Olmstead, born in Toronto, Canada; first marriage; Mary Catherine Gazlay, born: 8 January 1918 in Highland Park, Wayne [County], Mich.; father: Bird Gazlay, born in Westwood, Mich., laborer; mother: Lillian Ruff, born in Mich.; first marriage; married on 3 January 1938 in Lagrange County, Indiana.
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Wayne County, Highland Park City, Enumeration District 704, Sheet No. 25B, family of Bird P. Gazlay (31, Michigan, filer, automobile fact[ory]); wife Lillian Gazlay (32, Michigan); daughter Mary K. Gazlay (1 11/12, Michigan); daughter Marjorie Gazlay (3/12, Michigan); brother Arnol Gazlay (18, Michigan).
  19. 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).
  20. 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).
  21. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Donald Francis Freeman, born: 30 October 1917 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York; died: 6 June 1997 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, wife, and one child).
  22. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Donald Freeman, no. 377-16-5423, died 6 June 1997, born 30 October 1917.
  23. Boards at Ancestry.com; Post by Brenda Hibner, 26 July 2001, provides the death dates of several Michigan Gazlay family members and their relatives.
  24. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Marjorie J. Gerych, no. 369-14-4228, died 28 May 1998; born 8 September 1919.
  25. Obituary, FuneralNet (website), Memorial Obituaries; John Gerych, Sr., died 17 November 2009; born 19 January 1919 in Detroit, son of William and Ann Gerych. Married Marjorie Joy Gazley on 13 November 1943 in Colorado Springs, CO. The obituary names his three children and provides a brief biography.
  26. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; Gerych / Marjorie Joy / 1919 - 1998 / John / 1919 - __ [from headstone].
  27. Find a Grave (website). Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan; Marilyn L. Freeman / 1920 - 1968 / Mother & Wife [from gravestone].
  28. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Claim Files, Marilyn Freeman, born: 11 November 1920; died: 24 October 1968; field office: Bay City, MI.
  29. Gazlay Family Tree, by David Paul Gazlay. First edition published June 1984. Second edition published August 2001. This extensive Gazlay family tree provides birth and death years (but not exact dates) for Gazlay descendants, and names (only) of spouses. No sources are cited, but the compiler is known to have collected information from numerous documents and Gazlay descendants. Names, dates, and relationships should be compared to other source citations.
  30. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Robert Edward “Red” Freeman, born: 6 December 1919 in Fenton Township, Genesee County, Michigan; died: 17 October 2007 in Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary, and provides the names and links for his parents, four siblings, two wives, and two children).
  31. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us); Instrument 200309120026417, Robert Freeman and Marilyn Gazlay/Tindle, married on 24 August 1947.
  32. Find a Grave (website). Skyvue Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, Tarrant County, Texas Terry Lee Freeman, born: 3 June 1949 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan; died: 28 April 2006 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and two siblings).
  33. Sweet/Fish/Gazlay/Post Family Tree, Ancestry (website), Owner: Eagan Anderson, Florida. Although few sources are shown in this extensive tree, the birth, marriage, death, names, and other details typically agree with other sources. This tree is generally cited as a reference in our Gazlay Family History website only where the information is not found in any other source, such as children who died in infancy, middle names, etc.
  34. Find a Grave (website). Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan; Michael / Freeman / April 8, 58 [from gravestone; appears to be concrete with the inscription hand-written]
  35. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; Arlene Pearl Gazlay O’Connell, born: 28 February 1923 in Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan; died: 19 August 1997 in West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, five siblings, husband, and two children).
  36. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Arlene Pearl Gazlay, born: 28 February 1923 in Ferndale Oak, Michigan; father: Bird P. Gazlay; mother: Lillian A. Ruff.
  37. Michigan Gen Web, Ogemaw County, Michigan, Deaths 1995-1999; O’Connell, Arlene Pearl, died 19 August 1997; spouse: Ronald O’Connell; father: Bird Pearl Gazlay; mother: Lillian Anna Ruff.
  38. Find a Grave (website). Lakeside Cemetery, Holly, Oakland County, Michigan Ronald Frederick O’Connell, born: 3 June 1918 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan; died: 28 December 1998 in West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, two sibings, wife, and two children).
  39. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). O’Connell, Ronald F., no. 379-05-7009; born: 3 June 1918; died: 28 December 1998; last residence: West Branch, Ogemaw [County], Michigan.
  40. Oakland County, Michigan, Genealogy Service Records Search, Marriage Index. Ronald Oconnell and Arlene Gazlay, 5 September 1942.
  41. 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).
  42. 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.
  43. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Dorothy M. Black, no. 364-28-9853; died: 23 October 1999; born: 28 December 1924.
  44. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; Hal W. Pettis / 1921-1947 [from headstone].
  45. 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.
  46. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us); Instrument: 200903040002551. Hal Pettis and Dorothy May Gazlay, married on 28 November 1942.
  47. 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).
  48. 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.
  49. Find a Grave (website). Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan; Richard James McSwain, born: 6 February 1927 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; died: 27 June 1989 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and one sibling).
  50. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us); Instrument: 200309290027942, Edythe L. Gazlay and Richard J. McSwain, married on 1 November 1947.
  51. Find a Grave (website). Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, Harry Paul Fish and Bethany Mae ‘Betty’ Gazlay Fish: Fish / Harry P. / 1916 - 1997 / Bethany M. / 1917 - 1978 [from grave marker]. The record for Bethany also provides the names and links for her parents.
  52. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Bethany M. Fish, died 7 July 1978 in Summit, Jackson [County], Michigan; born 9 August 1917.
  53. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Houghton County, Duncan Township, Enumeration District 140, Sheet No. 1A, family of Ralph L. Gazlay (26, Michigan, millwright); wife Thelma Gazlay (23, Michigan); daughter Bethany M. Gazlay (2, Michigan); son Francis E. Gazlay (1, Michigan). They are living next door to Thelma’s parents and siblings.
  54. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Jackson County, Summit Township, Enumeration District 38-51, Sheet No. 16B and 17A,family of Ralph L. Gazley (38, Michigan, machinist, first married age 21); wife Thelma E. Gazley (35, Michigan, first married age 18); daughter Bethany Gazley (12, Michigan); son Francis Gazley (11, Michigan); daughter June Gazley (7, Michigan); son Wayne Gazley [this is apparently son Calvin] (6, Michigan); daughter Emogine Gazley (4 8/12, Michigan); son Merton Gazley (3 7/12, Michigan); son Dwight Gazley (1 7/12, Michigan).
  55. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Jackson County, Summit Township, Enumeration District 38-68, Sheet No. 10A, family of Harry P. Fish (23, Michigan, finish grinder, crank shaft factory); wife Bethany M. Fish (22, Michigan, housekeeper, private family).
  56. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Harry P. Fish, no. 367-07-3977, died 15 October 1997, born 26 June 1916.
  57. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Jackson County, Jackson City, Ralph L. Gazley [indexed as Gayley], 47 Michigan, machinist, automotive parts; wife Thelma E. Gazley, 43, Michigan; son Francis E. Gazley, 21, Michigan, machinist, automotive parts; daughter June C. Gazley, 17, Michigan, housework, private home; son Wayne L. Gazley, 16, Michigan; daughter Imogene M. Gazley, 14, Michigan; son Merton L. Gazley 13, Michigan; son Dwight R. Gazley, 11, Michigan; daughter Barbara A. Gazley, 7, Michigan; son David P. Gazley, 1, Michigan.
  58. Obituary, Sturgis Daily Journal, Sturgis, Michigan,transcribed by Carole Lynn (Mohney) Carr and posted at Ancestry Message Boards; Francis E. ”Frank“ Gazlay, died 25 April 1999 in Sturgis, Michigan; born 22 December 1919 in Sidnaw, Michigan. The obituary provides the names of his parents, two spouses and their marriage dates and places, various surviving and deceased family members, and a biographical sketch.
  59. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Barbara J. Gazlay, died: 11 December 1974 in Sturgis, St. Joseph [County], Michigan; born: 21 April 1922.
  60. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; June Carol Barton, died 4 December 1993 in Summit, Jackson [County], Michigan; born 26 June 1922.
  61. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Barton, Bernard J., no. 384-05-5337, died 28 August 2002, born 14 October 1918.
  62. Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; June C. Barton, born 1922, died 1993 [from record].
  63. Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Bernard J. Barton, born 1918, died 2002 [from record].
  64. Find a Grave (website). Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, Calvin Wayne Gazlay and Betty Joyce Gazlay: Gazlay / Calvin Wayne / 1923 2002 / Betty Joyce / 1928 1982 [from grave marker].
  65. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Calvin L. Gazlay, no. 363-20-6865; died 2 September 2002; born 31 August 1923.
  66. FamilySearch, Calvin Lowell Wayne Gazlay, The entry provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, siblings and spouse.
  67. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Betty Joyce Gazlay, born: 20 December 1928 in Lansing, Michigan; other name: Betty Joyce Braun; father: Jesse W. Braun; mother: Julia Bahr.
  68. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). M. J. Huntoon, no. 375-20-4484; died 28 July 1995; born 13 August 1925.
  69. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Lee Merton Gazlay, born: 9 September 1926; died: 26 September 2018 (from record, which includes the text of his obituary, providing vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, spouse, siblings, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild; and the name and link for his spouse).
  70. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Virginia Videto Gazlay, born: 13 August 1927; died: 16 March 2018 in Concord, Jackson County, Michigan (from record, which provides the text of her obituary, and provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, siblings, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild; and the names and links for her parents and spouse).
  71. Find a Grave (website). Resthaven Memory Gardens, Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, Dwight Roger Gazlay, born: 22 September 1928; died: 20 April 1985 [from record, which provides the name and link for his wife].
  72. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazlay, Dwight, no. 365-26-5059, born 22 September 1928, died April 1985.
  73. Find a Grave (website). Resthaven Memory Gardens, Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, Mary Nancy “Nan” Hahs Gazlay, born: 16 September 1928 in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado; died: 22 September 2010 [from record, which also provides her obituary, providing vital and biographical details and the names of her parents and husband].
  74. Obituary, Obitsforlife.com, Mary Nancy Gazlay, died 22 September 2010; born 16 September 1928 in Brighton, Colorado, the daughter of Bert and Anise Hahs; married Dwight Roger Gazlay on 2 December 1950. The obituary names her children and grandchildren.
  75. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Barbara Pycek, no. 366-30-8711, died 16 April 1997, born 8 October 1931.
  76. Find a Grave (website). Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Joseph W. / Pycek / US Air Force / World War II / Korea / Feb 15 1925 / Dec 7 1990 [from headstone].
  77. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Pycek, Joseph, no. 365-20-5367, died 7 December 1990, born 15 February 1925.
  78. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Joseph W. Pycek, died: 7 December 1990 in Jackson, Jackson [County], Michigan; born: 15 February 1925.
  79. Obituary, Jackson Patriot Citizen, Jackson, Michigan (available at Michigan Live obits, obits.mlive.com), 20 February 2015, David Paul Gazlay, died 16 February 2015. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children, grandsons, and siblings. He was cremated.
  80. Obituary, Jackson Patriot Citizen, Jackson, Michigan (available at Michigan Live obits, obits.mlive.com), 16 June 2015, Delores Anne Gazlay, died 16 June 2015. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, children, grandchildren, and siblings. She was cremated.
  81. Find a Grave (website). La Salle Township Cemetery, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan J. Eugene Bowman, born: 26 April 1920; died: 16 April 2018 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, seven siblings, wife, and one child).
  82. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Monroe County, LaSalle Township, Enumeration District 58-16, Sheet No. 16B, family of Howard Bowman (32, Ohio, truck driver, first married age 21); wife Flossie Bowman (32, Michigan, first married age 21); son Eugene Bowman (9, Michigan); daughter Mildred Bowman (7, Michigan); son Leon Bowman (6, Michigan); son Lowell Bowman (4 10/12, Michigan); son Warren Bowman (2 4/12, Michigan); daughter Audrey Bowman (1 7/12, Michigan).
  83. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Monroe County, La Salle Township, Enumeration District 58-21, Sheet No. 18A, family of Howard Bowman (43, Ohio, truck driver, road work); wife Flossie Bowman (43, Michigan); son Eugene Bowman (20, Michigan, auto mechanic, retail auto); daughter Mildred Bowman (17, Michigan); son Leon Bowman (16, Michigan); son Lowell Bowman (15, Michigan); son Warren Bowman (13, Michigan); daughter Audrey Bowman (12, Michigan); son Lysle Bowman (10, Michigan); son Delbert Bowman (8, Michigan); daughter Marlene Bowman (2, Michigan).
  84. Find a Grave (website). La Salle Township Cemetery, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan Edna “Marie” Coss Bowman, born: 5 February 1923 in Bridgeport, Belmont County, Ohio; died: 12 April 2021 (from record, which includes the text from her obituary, and provides the names and links for her husband and one child).
  85. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Mildred Juanita Bowman Turner, born: 1822 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan; died: 1 September 2017 in Monroe County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, five siblings, and husband).
  86. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Dewey E. “Sonny” Turner, born: 3 August 1925 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan; died: 19 February 1994 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada [from record, which provides biographical and vital details and the names of his wife, parents, son, and siblings].
  87. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Turner, Ronald L., died: 14 January 1947 in Monroe, Monroe [County], Michigan; born: 13 January 1947; father: Dewey Turner; mother: Mildred Bowman.
  88. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Leon C. Bowman, born: 10 February 1924 in Signaw, Houghton County, Michigan; died: 11 October 2022 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary, and provides the names and links for his parents and seven siblings).
  89. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Lowell Lloyd Bowman, born: 1926 in Houghton County, Michigan; died: 26 January 2015 in Temperance, Monroe County, Michigan (from record, which includes notes naming his parents and wife, and the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and seven siblings).
  90. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Warren L. Bowman, born: 1927 in Houghton County, Michigan; died: 22 January 1991 (from record, which includes notes naming his parents, siblings, and wife; and provides the names and links for his parents and seven siblings).
  91. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Juanita C. Bowman, born: 1929; died: 2008 (from record, which provides the name and link [a duplicate] for her husband).
  92. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Audrey Bowman Lake, born: 1 August 1928 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; died: 9 August 2020 in Monroe County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and seven siblings).
  93. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Robert E. Lake, born: 26 May 1926 in Numa, Parke County, Indiana; died: 16 June 2015 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and two siblings).
  94. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Ronald L. “Lyle” Bowman, born: 8 August 1930; died: 1 June 2017 in Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, seven siblings, and wife).
  95. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Audrey Geraldine “Deanie” Wilson Bowman, born: 9 January 1935 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan; died: 1 February 2020 (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the name and link for her husband).
  96. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Delbert Fay Bowman, born: 11 July 1932 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; died: 6 June 2017 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and seven siblings).
  97. Find a Grave (website). Deepdale Memorial Park, Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan Arnold Gene Gazlay, born: 25 May 1924 in Marquette, Marquette County, Michigan; died: 30 June 1974 (from record, which includes the names and links for his parents, wife, and one child).
  98. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Arnold Gazlay, no. 384-12-6264, died June 1974, born 25 May 1924.
  99. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Ontonagon County, Rockland, Enumeration District 66-14, Sheet No. 6B and 7A; family of Arnol Lee Gazlay (38, Michigan, hydro plant operator, power co.); wife Lulu Gazlay (39, Michigan); son Arnold Gene Gazlay (15, Michigan); son Leland Geo. Gazlay (13, Michigan); Colleen Millicent Gazlay (9, Michigan).
  100. Obituary, Ironwood Daily Globe, Ironwood, Michigan; 1 July 1974, A. Gene Gazlay, died 30 June 1974 in Lansing, Michigan. The article gives the names of his widow and two children, and provides a biographical sketch highlighting his work as head of the Department of Natural Resources.
  101. Find a Grave (website). Deepdale Memorial Park, Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan Lurella M. “Lu” Reed Gazlay-Mills-Sheets, born: 22 January 1928 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 26 November 2021 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary, and provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings, one half-sibling, and three husbands).
  102. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Arnold Gene Gazlay, age 25, born in Marquette, Mich., son of Arnol Gazlay and Lulu Johnson; Lurella Mae Reed, age 28, born in Berrien Springs, Mich., daughter of Dean E. Reed and Wilma Bennett; married 12 June 1949 in Reed City, Mich.
  103. Find a Grave (website). Deepdale Memorial Park, Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan Mark Kent Gazlay, born: 27 November 1955; died: 22 February 1961 (from record, which provides the name and link for his father).
  104. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Gazlay, Leland George, died 13 June 1987 in Santa Clara [County], CA; born 25 January 1927 in Michigan; mother’s maiden name: Johnston.
  105. Marriage License and Endorsement, Raleigh County, West Virginia; available at wvculture.org (website); Leland Gazlay, born 25 January 1927 in Marquette, Michigan, son of Arnold and Lula Gazlay; Dolores Sanchez, born 21 November 1928 in Fireco, West Virginia, daughter of Antonio and Carmen Sanchez; married on 27 December 1948 in Beckley, West Virginia.
  106. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Brian K. Gazlay, born 23 July 1967 in Santa Clara [County]; Mother’s Maiden Name: Sanchez.
  107. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Gazlay, Brian Kent, died 20 September 1984 in Santa Clara [County]; born 23 July 1967 in California; Mother’s Maiden Name: Sanchez.
  108. Find a Grave (website). Par-Frans Cemetery, Wolf Creek, Meade County, Kentucky; Cole, Lorell Allen: Cole / Lorell A. / Jan. 3, 1918 / Sept. 16, 1978 / Colleen M. / Aug. 15, 1930 [from gravestone]. The record provides a copy of an obituary that gives additional vital and biographical details, including the names of his parents, wife, daughter Martha Lu Cole, sister and brother.
  109. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg, E.D. 87-58, Sheet No. 7-8, Arnol [indexed as Cunol] Gazlay, 48, Michigan, machinist, ordinance depot; wife Lulu Gazlay, 49, Michigan; daughter Coleen Gazlay, 19, Michigan, secretary, office work, interior decorator; son Alan Gazlay, 3, Ohio.
  110. Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-1997, Wood County, Lorell A. Cole, age 34; father: George Cole; mother: Martha Matheny; and Colleen M. Gazlay, age 21; father: Arnol Gazlay; mother: Lulu Johnston; married on 9 August 1952 in Wood County, Ohio.
  111. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Cole, Lorell, no. 287-05-7843; died: September 1978; born: 3 January 1918.
  112. Find a Grave (website). Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio Clayton E. “Jeff” Lietzke, born: 3 May 1941 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died: 4 July 2021 in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his adoptive parents, and two wives).
  113. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Wendy Sharron Lauder Lietzke, born: 1944; died: 2 May 1973 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  114. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Wendy S. Lietzke, died: 2 May 1973 in Monroe, Monroe [County], Michigan; born: 14 March 1944.
  115. Find a Grave (website). Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio Joyce Ann Kelly Lietzke, born: 26 July 1934 in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; died: 6 April 2020 in Dover, Tuscarawas County, Ohio (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and one husband).
  116. Email and messages between Margaret E. Lietzke and Lee Gazlay, October 2019.
Fifth Generation
70. Calvin Jay ‘Cal’ Rix5 (Beryl,4 Leota,3 Martha ‘Mattie’,2 Joseph1), born 27 March 1945 in Michigan.1, 2 Cal married Diane M. Cole (born 15 June 1949, parents not determined2).

76. Sandra Anne Freeman5 (Mary,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 15 September 1938 in Michigan.2, 3 Sandra married, first, Henry Martin Sante (born 17 June 1919, parents not determined;4 Henry died 3 January 20064). Their marriage ended in divorce in February 1966 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.5 Sandra married, second, Terry D. Castor (born 23 May 1935, parents not determined;2, 6 Terry died 6 April 19996, 7).

 160i. Devin Wade Caster, born 15 June 1971.2
 161ii. Ryan Eugene Caster, born 15 June 1974.2

77. Rita Lee Freeman5 (Mary,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 26 November 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.2, 8 Rita married, 1 February 1964 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan, Gerald Lee ‘Jerry’ Bailey8 (born 14 September 1941 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan, the son of Edward Hamilton Bailey and Helen Virginia Goings;2, 8, 9 Jerry died 9 October 2021 in Davisburg, Oakland County, Michigan9).

78. Donald Dale Freeman5 (Mary,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 28 February 1950 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan;10, 11, 12 died 7 August 2021 in Gaylord, Otsego County, Michigan.10, 12 Donald married, first, 3 January 1969 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan, Melanie Denise Meeuwenberg11 (born 28 November 1950 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, the daughter of Wallace Irvin Meeuwenberg and Joanne Colleen Clark;11, 13 Melanie died 2 May 200613). Donald married, second, 23 October 2004 in Lewiston, Montmorency County, Michigan, Dawn Renee Berney12 (born June 1962, parents not determined2).

79. Alan Francis Freeman5 (Mary,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 9 January 1955.2 Alan married Mary Stouffer14 (born ____, parents not determined).

80. Pamela Jo Gerych5 (Marjorie,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 6 April 1945;15 died 18 August 1995 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.7, 15 Pamela married Robert Pierce (born ____, parents not determined). Pamela is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.16

81. Christine Lillian Gerych5 (Marjorie,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 21 January 1948.2 Christine married, 8 September 1967 in Genesee County, Michigan, Donald Ray Venema17 (born 7 October 1947, parents not determined2).

 162i. Kim Venema.
+163ii. Becky Gerych Venema, Married _____ Rogers.

82. Jon Steve Gerych5 (Marjorie,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 29 October 1951.2 Jon married, first, 5 August 1972 in Genesee County, Michigan, Priscilla Ann Huston18 (born ____, parents not determined). Jon married, second, 29 October 1987 in Clark County, Nevada, Jo Anne B. Brundage19 (born 8 July 1944, parents not determined2).

83. Rodney Charles Freeman (born Tindle)5 (Marilyn,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 9 November 1945 in Hudson, Lenawee County, Michigan;20, 21, 22 died 4 September 1987 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.20, 22 Rodney married, 21 November 1968 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan, Veronica Ann Strickland21 (born 13 January 1949 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, the daughter of Mohlon Strickland, Jr. and Lillian Veronica Cramer21). Rodney is buried in Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan.20, 22

 164i. Thomas G. Freeman, born 15 July 1970.2

84. Robert Jeffrey Freeman5 (Marilyn,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 4 December 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.23 Robert married, 7 May 1969 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan, Cheryl Anne Mchugh (née Putnam) 23 (born 16 June 1948 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur Wayland Putnam and Dorothy Bain23).

 165i. Dorothy C. Freeman, born 1 October 1966.2
 166ii. David J. Freeman, born 1 February 1971.2

86. Steven Gayle Freeman5 (Marilyn,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 26 September 1950.2 Steven married Rita Dominique Theberge (born 11 March 1955, the daughter of Marcel Theberge and Juliette _____2).

+167i. Tammy Ann Freeman, born 25 April 1974 in Gaylord, Otsego County, Michigan; died 23 August 2000 in St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. Married Benjamin G. VanWamel.
 168ii. Jason M. Freeman, born 26 March 1976.2
 169iii. Isaiah Matthew Freeman, born 19 January 1978.2
 170iv. Jeremiah Marcel Freeman, born 9 January 1980.2
 171v. Dominic M. Freeman, born 7 October 1981.2
 172vi. Nicholas A. Freeman, born ca. 1985.2
 173vii. Bernadette M. Freeman, born ca. 1988.2
+174viii. Kathleen Michelle Freeman, born ca. 1989. Married (1) Blake Edward Colvin Married (2) _____ Prescott.
 175ix. Steven A. Freeman, born ca. 1989.2
 176x. Benjamin Freeman, born ca. 1992.2
 177xi. Christopher Freeman, born ca. 1994.2
 178xii. Cecelia Freeman, born 1996.2
 179xiii. Sebastian Freeman, born ca. 1997.2

91. Ronald Bird ‘Ron’ O’Connell5 (Arlene,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 3 September 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan;24, 25 died 31 May 1999 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.7, 24, 25 Ron married Ruby Carol ‘Brake’ Hager14 (born 2 April 1948 in Ransom, Pike County, Kentucky, parents not determined;2, 26, 27 Brake died 28 August 2004 in Genesee County, Michigan26, 27). Brake is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan.26

 180i. Ronald Bradley O’Connell, born 1 September 1969.2

92. Kathryn Sue O’Connell5 (Arlene,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 13 January 1950; twin.2 Kathryn married, first, 4 April 1970 in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan, Gary Don Pierce28 (born ____, parents not determined). Kathryn married, second, Michael James Annis (born 25 June 1950, parents not determined2).

 181i. Kathryn Elise Annis, born 9 June 1988 in San Bernardino County, California.29

93. Kathleen Gay O’Connell5 (Arlene,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 13 January 1950; twin.2 Kathleen married, 4 January 1978 in Los Angeles, California, Eric M. Granier14, 30 (born 27 February 1951, parents not determined2).

 182i. Adam Luther Garnier, born 25 March 1982 in Los Angeles, California.31

94. Frederick Charles O’Connell5 (Arlene,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 11 January 1957 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan;2, 32 died 12 April 2022 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan.32 Frederick married Kylene Rene Thomas (née Andrews) (born 29 August 1955, parents not determined;2 Kylene died 7 August 2014 in Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho33).

 183i. Sean O’Connell.

95. Lynne Anna Black (born Pettis)5 (Dorothy,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 20 October 1943.2 Lynne married, 28 September 1961 in Genesee County, Michigan, William Joseph Chouinard, Jr.34 (born 1 July 1943, parents not determined2).

96. Nancy Donna Black5 (Dorothy,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 31 March 1949.2 Nancy married David Lee Kurtz (born 6 September 1949, parents not determined2).

98. James Thomas Mcswain5 (Edythe,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 24 November 1949 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan.35 James married, first, 28 August 1971 in Rust Township, Montmorency County, Michigan, Brenda Rose Williams35 (born 14 October 1953 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, the daughter of Ervin Edward Williams and Shirley Mae Crooks35). James married, second, Gloria J. Ferguson14 (born 14 July 1957, parents not determined2).

 184i. Jeremy Thomas Mcswain, born 9 August 1975.2

99. Brenda Joy Mcswain5 (Edythe,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 20 October 1950 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan.36 Brenda married, 26 April 1969 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan, Hugh James Hibner36, 37 (born 18 April 1946 in Long Rapids, Alpena County, Michigan, the son of Orrin Leslie Hibner and Annie May Horton;36, 37 Hugh died 18 March 2004 in Montmorency County, Michigan37). Hugh is buried in Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan.37

 185i. Michael James Hibner, born 15 June 1969.2
 186ii. Kevin Troy Hibner, born 24 December 1971.2
 187iii. Hope Christina Hibner, born 4 June 1974.2

100. Lorraine Kay Mcswain5 (Edythe,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 28 October 1953 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan.38 Lorraine married, 15 April 1972 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan, Richard Welling Crisp38 (born 23 May 1950 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, the son of Brack Crisp and Doris Dunn38).

 188i. Jessica Erin Crisp, born 11 June 1979.2

101. Wendy Lee Mcswain5 (Edythe,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 4 November 1954 in Milo, Oscoda County, Michigan.39 Wendy married, 14 October 1972 in Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan, Terry Lee Lake39 (born 4 June 1950 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, the son of Clyde Lake and Virginia Winer39).

 189i. Tracy Lee Lake, born 24 November 1972.2
 190ii. Richard Lee Lake, born 23 February 1976.2

102. Susan Lurene Gazlay5 (Francis ‘Frank’,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 27 March 1943 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan;40 died 3 June 2000 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan.40 Susan married, 20 October 1962 in Burr Oak, St. Joseph County, Michigan, Steven Stockwell40 (born ____, parents not determined).

 191i. Shelly Irene Stockwell, born 30 March 1964 in Michigan;41 died 12 April 1964 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan.41
 192ii. Steven William Stockwell, born 6 October 1965.2
+193iii. Sue Ann Stockwell, born 15 April 1970. Married Richard Michael Johnson.
 194iv. Stephen Orion Stockwell, born 1992.

103. Bonnie Lynn Gazlay5 (Francis ‘Frank’,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 28 March 1946.2 Bonnie married Paul J. Kondor (born 20 June 1938, parents not determined2).

+195i. Alexander Paul Kondor, born 2 April 1968 in Illinois. Married Carrie Suzanne Lohman.

104. Janice Anne Gazlay5 (Calvin,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 16 November 1949.2 Janice married Roy Hatt14 (born ____, parents not determined).

105. Martin Wayne Gazlay5 (Calvin,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 23 December 1953.2 Martin married, first, Diana Kay Heselschwerdt14 (born 8 March 1954 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, the daughter of Daryle Heselschwerd and Kay Schittenhelm;42, 43, 44 Diana died 7 January 1993 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan42, 43). Martin married, second, 29 November 1996 in Clark County, Nevada, Shelley Jean Spiess (née Miller) 45 (born 15 June 1957, parents not determined2).

+196i. Alanna Kay Gazlay, born 14 April 1977. Married (1) Bryan Christopher Roach Married (2) Brace M. Snyr.
+197ii. Brenton Lowell ‘Brent’ Gazlay, born 7 December 1978. Married Amelia Rosanna Moore.
+198iii. Steven Daryle Gazlay, born 1986. Married Amanda Jean Randall.

106. Scot Edward Gazlay5 (Calvin,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 1 July 1958.2 Scot married, 14 May 1984, Louann Mary Lubahn2 (born 8 February 1959, the daughter of Arthur Frederick Lubahn, Jr. and Dorothy Lela O’Brien2).

+199i. Jessica Lela Joyce Gazlay, born 1 November 1983. Married Joshua Charles Holter.
 200ii. Shannah Lynn Gazlay, born 24 June 1988.2

107. Pamela Kay Gazlay5 (Calvin,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 28 June 1964.2 Pamela married, first, Jeffrey Thomasson14 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce.14 Pamela married, second, Keith Henry Watson14 (born 15 June 1956, parents not determined2).

 201i. Kellie Joyce Watson, born 1990.
 202ii. Hannah Rosemary Watson, born 16 February 1992.2

108. Danette Lee Huntoon5 (Marion ‘Jean’,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 17 July 1952.2 Danette married, first, John Lodzenski14 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce.14 Danette married, second, Joseph Flamm14 (born ____, parents not determined).

111. Marcia Kaye Gazlay5 (Lee,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 23 September 1953.2 Marcia married Gary Theo Vincent14 (born 17 October 1954, parents not determined2). Their marriage ended in divorce.14

 203i. Todd Matthew Vincent, born 6 February 1973.2
+204ii. Bethany Lea Vincent, born 6 June 1977. Married Joseph Lynn Shelters.

112. Gary Roger Gazlay5 (Dwight,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 1 April 1952.2, 46 Gary married, 19 June 1982 in Madison County, Florida, Mary Elizbeth ‘Betty’ Dearing (née Fraser) 47 (born 16 March 1947, parents not determined2).

113. Nancy Elizabeth Gazlay5 (Dwight,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 17 October 1953.2 Nancy married Hugo Hernan Arias (born 26 May 1958, parents not determined2).

 205i. Rachel Elizabeth Arias, born 1992.14
 206ii. Jonathan Lucas Arias, born 1994.14
 207iii. Rebekah Nancy Arias, born 1995.14

114. Sandra Lynn ‘Sandi’ Gazlay5 (Dwight,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 14 September 1957.2 Sandi married, 20 June 1977 in Pinellas County, Florida, Michael David Dorsey48 (born 14 May 1954, parents not determined2).

 208i. Joshua Michael Dorsey, born 14 December 1984.2
 209ii. Matthew David Dorsey, born ca. 1990.
 210iii. Caleb Andrew Dorsey, born ca. 1992.

115. Kathleen Ann Pycek5 (Barbara,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 25 August 1952;2, 49 died 4 November 2009.49 Kathleen married John Michael Shoemaker14 (born 29 July 1950, parents not determined2).

116. Deborah Kay ‘Debi’ Pycek5 (Barbara,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born June 1956.2 Debi married, first, James Leslie Salisbury14 (born 6 February 1952, parents not determined2). Their marriage ended in divorce.14 Debi married, second, Herbert Harold Cramer14 (born 4 March 1957, parents not determined2).

118. Dale Mark Gazlay5 (David,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 4 November 1965.2 Dale married, first, Ann Marie Grady14 (born 16 May 1966, parents not determined2). Dale married, second, 12 September 2020, Pamala Suzanne Boyer2 (born 12 December 1969, parents not determined2).

 211i. David Stanley Gazlay, born 6 January 1995.2, 14
 212ii. Noah Dale Gazlay, born 6 January 1996.2, 14
 213iii. Daniel Scot Gazlay, born 1999.14

119. Dean Dwight Gazlay5 (David,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 8 September 1967.2 Dean married, first, Kristy Lee Kellogg14 (born 10 March 1975, parents not determined2). Dean married, second, 10 April 2020, Elgene Ann ‘Elly’ Urban2 (born 10 October 1968, parents not determined2).

 214i. James Dean ‘Jimmy’ Gazlay, born 2000.14

120. Dawn Marie Gazlay5 (David,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 15 September 1969.2 Dawn married, first, Brad Hillard Overmyer14 (born 29 July 1965, parents not determined2). Dawn married, second, Cosmo J. Nestola (born 9 June 1961, the son of Joseph S. Nestola and Maryann Marzo2).

 215i. Joseph David ‘Joey’ Nestola, born xxxx.

121. Jay Eugene Bowman, Jr.5 (Jay,4 Flossie,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 12 December 1941 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan;50 died 8 June 2017 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.50 Jay married, 29 February 1964 in Temperance, Monroe County, Michigan, Darlene Kay Eckhart50 (born ____, parents not determined). Jay is buried in La Salle Township Cemetery, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.50

 216i. Jay Bowman III.
 217ii. Jerald Edward Bowman.

143. Maurine Kay Gazlay5 (Arnold,4 Arnol,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 25 January 1951.2 Maurine married, 1984 in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, Frank Pittman Slaughter51 (born 31 January 1952, parents not determined2).

144. Raymond Scott Gazlay5 (Arnold,4 Arnol,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 30 July 1952.2 Raymond married, first, Michelle May Auge (born September 1965, parents not determined2). Their marriage ended in divorce.14 Raymond married, second, Catherine Jane Paquette14 (born 25 September 1948, parents not determined2).

+218i. Mark Kent Gazlay, born 1987. Married (1) Jerri Harden Married (2) Kelly Marie Maki.

146. Judy Lynne Gazlay5 (Leland,4 Arnol,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 1950.14 Judy married, 30 March 1974 in Santa Clara County, California, Richard W. Miller14, 52 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce in August 1976 in Santa Clara County, California.14, 53

 219i. Brian Matthew Miller, born 7 April 1975 in Santa Clara County, California.2, 14, 54

147. Carmen Elaine Gazlay5 (Leland,4 Arnol,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 3 December 1952 in Ohio.2 Carmen married, first, 18 August 1973 in Santa Clara County, California, Raymond G. Collins55 (born ____, parents not determined). Carmen married, second, 14 July 1980 in Shasta County, California, James Douglas Jones56 (born 11 September 1951, parents not determined2).

148. Arnold Lee Gazlay5 (Leland,4 Arnol,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 23 February 1955.2 Arnold married, 24 June 1978 in Santa Clara County, California, Pamela S. Ho57 (born 2 July 1955, parents not determined2).

 220i. Kevin William Gazlay, born 12 May 1982 in Santa Clara County, California.58
 221ii. Katherine Rose Gazlay, born 19 March 1985 in Santa Clara County, California.59

149. David Neal Gazlay, Sr.5 (Leland,4 Arnol,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 21 September 1957;2, 60 died 13 February 2001.61 David married, first, 16 February 1978 in Santa Clara County, California, Cheryl L. Mummey60 (born ca. 1960, parents not determined60). Their marriage ended in divorce on 22 April 1982 in Santa Clara County, California.62 David married, second, 27 September 1985 in Santa Clara County, California, Mona Lee Husby (née Sommerkorn) 64, 65 (born 29 April 1958 in San Mateo County, California, the daughter of _____ Sommerkorn and _____ Blackmor63, 64). Their marriage ended in divorce. David married, third, Royanna Teresa Loeffler (born 11 November 1953 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, the daughter of Roy V. Loeffler and Ada M. Agostini66).

 222i. David Neal Gazlay, born 25 February 1979 in Santa Clara County, California.67
+223ii. Lisa Marie Gazlay, born 3 April 1980 in Santa Clara County, California. Married Wade Franklin Miller.

150. Robert Dean Gazlay5 (Leland,4 Arnol,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 13 March 1961.2 Robert married Jeannine C. Grupp14 (born 26 September 1959, parents not determined2). Their marriage ended in divorce.14

 224i. Kyle Dean Gazlay, born 23 March 1994 in Placer County, California.68

154. Gretchen Maureen Gazlay5 (Alan,4 Arnol,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 21 May 1975; twin.2, 14 Gretchen married Clayton Allen Schutter14 (born 26 October 1977, parents not determined2).

 225i. Caleb Joshua Schutter, born February 2005.2, 69

155. Garret Alan Gazlay5 (Alan,4 Arnol,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 15 December 1981.14 Garret married Kathryn Grace Anderson70 (born 30 April 1982, parents not determined2, 70).

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Oakland County, Smithfield, E.D. 63-283, Sheet No. 72, Calvin V. Rix, 27, Michigan, bus driver, bus company; wife Beryl W. Rix, 25, Michigan; son Calvin J. Rix, 5, Michigan; daughter Carolyn M. Rix, 3, Michigan.
  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, 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).
  4. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Sante, Henry Martin, no. 566-10-0999, died: 3 January 2006; born: 17 June 1919; last place of residence: Corte Madera, Marin [County], California.
  5. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Henry M. Sante and Sandra A. Freeman, divorced in Feb 1966 in San Francisco City, California.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Commerce Memorial Cemetery, Commerce, Oakland County, Michigan, Terry D. Caster: Terry D. Caster / US Army / May 23, 1935 Apr 6, 1999 / Beloved Husband and Father [from grave marker].
  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. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Gerald Lee Bailey, age 22, born in Holly, Michigan, son of Edward H. Bailey and Helen Goings; Rita Lee Freeman, age 16, born in Flint, Michigan, daughter of Donald Francis Freeman and Mary Gazely; married 1 February 1964 in Atlanta, Michigan.
  9. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Gerald Lee “Jerry” Bailey, born: 14 September 1941 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan; died: 9 October 2021 in Davisburg, Oakland County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and siblings).
  10. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Donald Dale Freeman, born: 28 February 1950 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan; died: 7 August 2021 in Gaylord, Otsego County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents).
  11. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Donald Dale Freeman, born 28 Feb 1950 in Holly, Michigan, son of Donald Francis Freeman and Mary Catherine Gazlay; Melanie Denise Meeuwenberg, born 28 November 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of Wallace Irvin Meeuwenberg and Joanne Colleen Clark; married 3 January 1969 in Atlanta, Michigan.
  12. Obituary, Tribute Archive (website: tributearchive.com), Donald Dale Freeman, died: 7 August 2021 in Gaylord [Michigan]; born: 28 February 1950 in Holly, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and siblings.
  13. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Melanie Denise Freeman, alias: Melanie Denice Wicks, Melanie Denise Meeuwenberg, died: 2 May 2006; born: 28 November 1950 in Detroit, Michigan; father: Wallace I. Meeuwenberg; mother: Joann C. Clark; previous residence: Lansing, Ingham [County], Michigan.
  14. Gazlay Family Tree, by David Paul Gazlay. First edition published June 1984. Second edition published August 2001. This extensive Gazlay family tree provides birth and death years (but not exact dates) for Gazlay descendants, and names (only) of spouses. No sources are cited, but the compiler is known to have collected information from numerous documents and Gazlay descendants. Names, dates, and relationships should be compared to other source citations.
  15. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Pamela Jo Pierce, died 18 August 1995 in Flint, Genesee [County], Michigan; born 6 April 1945.
  16. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; Pamela J. Pierce / Apr 6, 1945 / Aug 18 1995 [from headstone].
  17. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us); Instrument: 196709080000013; marriage of Donald Ray Venema and Christine Lillian Gerych, 8 September 1967.
  18. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us); Instrument: 197208050000028, Jon Steven Gerych and Priscilla Ann Huston, married on 5 August 1972.
  19. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Jon S. Gerych and Jo Ann B. Brundage, married 29 October 1987 in Clark [County].
  20. Find a Grave (website). Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan; Rodney C. Freeman / Sgt. US Air Force / Vietnam / Nov. 9, 1945 - Sep. 4, 1987 [from gravestone].
  21. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Rodney Charles Freeman, born 9 November 1945 in Hudson, Mich., son of Robert Edward Freeman and Marilyn Lillian Gazlay; Veronica Ann Strickland, born 13 January 1949 in Lansing, Mich., daughter of Mohlon Strickland, Jr., and Lillian Veronica Cramer; married 21 November 1968 in Atlanta, Michigan.
  22. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Rodney Charles Freeman, died 4 September 1987 in Alpena, Alpena [County], Mich., buried in Avery Twp., Mich., born 9 November 1945 in Michigan, son of Robert Freeman and Marilyn Gazly [sic], spouse: Veronica Strickland.
  23. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Robert Jeffrey Freeman, born 4 Dec 1947 in Flint, Mich., son of Robert Edward Freeman and Marilyn Lillian Gazlay; Cheryl Anne McHugh, born 16 Jun 1948 in Pontiac, Mich., daughter of Wayland Arthut Putnam and Dorothy Bain; married 7 May 1969 in Atlanta, Mich.
  24. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Ronald Bird “Ron” O’Connell, 3 September 1947 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; died: 31 May 1999 in Denver, City and County of Denver, Colorado (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, and wife).
  25. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). O’Connell, Ronald B., no. 383-48-3039; died: 31 May 1999; born: 3 September 1947.
  26. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan Ruby Carol “Brake” Hager O’Connell, born: 2 April 1948 in Ransom, Pike County, Kentucky; died: 28 August 2004 in Genesee County, Michigan (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  27. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). O’Connell, Ruby C., no. 367-54-3950; died: 28 August 2004; born: 2 April 1948; last place of residence: Maricopa [County], Arizona.
  28. Wedding Announcement, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Lubbock, Texas (available at www.newspapers.com); 5 April 1970, Gary Don Pierce and Kathryn Sue O’Connell, married on 4 April 1970 in Fenton, Michigan. The article provides biographical details and the names of their parents and other relatives, including Kathryn’s twin sister.
  29. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Kathryn Elise Annis, born: 9 June 1988 in San Bernardino, California; mother: Oconnell.
  30. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Garnier, Eric M., age 26, and O’Connell, Kathleen G., age 27; married on 4 January 1978 in Los Angeles, California.
  31. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Adam Luther Garnier, born; 25 March 1982 in Los Angeles, California; mother: Oconnell.
  32. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Frederick Charles “Rick” O’Connell, born: 11 January 1957 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; died: 12 April 2022 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and one sibling).
  33. Obituary, Idaho Stateman (available at www.legacy.com), 12 August 2014, Kylene R. O’Connell, died 7 August 2014 in Nampa, Idaho.
  34. 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.
  35. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; James Thomas Mcswain, born: 24 November 1949 in Holly, Michigan; father: Richard James Mcswain; mother: Edithe Gazeley; and Brenda Rose Williams, born: 14 October 1953 in Detroit, Michigan; father: Ervin Edward Williams; mother: Shirley Mae Crooks; married on 28 August 1971 in Rust Township, Michigan.
  36. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Hugh James Hibner, born 18 April 1946 in Long Rapids, Mich., son of Orrin Leslie Hibner and Annie May Horton; Brenda Joy Mcswain, born 20 October 1950 in Holly, Mich., daughter of Richard James Mcswain and Edyth Lorraine Gazlay; married 26 April 1969 in Atlanta, Montmorency Co., Mich.
  37. Find a Grave (website). Avery Cemetery, Avery, Montmorency County, Michigan; Hughie James Hibner, born: 18 April 1946 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died: 18 March 2004 in Montmorency County, Michigan (from record, which includes an inscription: SP4 US Army, Vietnam, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and Married 26 April 1969; and provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, and wife).
  38. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Richard Welling Crisp, born 23 May 1950 in Dayton, Ohio, son of Brack Crisp and Doris Dunn; Lorraine Kay Mcswain, born 28 October 1953 in Holly, Mich., daughter of Richard James Mcswain and Edythe Lorraine Gazley; married 15 April 1972 in Atlanta, Mich.
  39. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Terry Lee Lake, born 4 June 1950 in Flint, Mich., son of Clyde Lake and Virginia Winer; Wendy Lee Mcswain, born 4 November 1954 in Milo, Mich., daughter of Richard J. Mcswain and Edythe Gazlay; married 14 October 1972 in Atlanta, Mich.
  40. Obituary, Sturgis Daily Journal, Sturgis, Michigan,transcribed by Carole Lynn (Mohney) Carr and posted at Ancestry Message Boards; Susan Lurene Stockwell, died 3 June 2000 in Sturgis, Michigan; born 27 March 1943 in Jackson, Michigan. The obituary provides the names of her parents, husband and their marriage date and place, various surviving and deceased family members, and a biographical sketch.
  41. Michigan Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995; Shelly Irene Stockwell, died 12 April 1964 in Sturgis, St. Joseph [County], Michigan; born 30 March 1964 in Michigan; father: Steven Stockwell; mother: Susan Gazlay.
  42. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). D. K. Gazlay, no. 362-68-0830; died: January 1993; born: 8 March 1954.
  43. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Diana K. Gazlay, died: 7 January 1993 in Jackson, Jackson [County], Michigan; born: 8 March 1954.
  44. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Diana Kay Gazlay, born: 8 March 1954 in Jackson, Michigan; other name: Diana K. Heselschwerdt; father: Daryle Heselschwerd; mother: Kay Schittenhelm.
  45. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Martin Wayne Gazlay and Shelley Jean Spiess, 29 November 1996 in Clark [County], Nevada.
  46. voteref.com.
  47. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Gary Roger Gazlay and Mary Elizabeth Dearing, maiden name Fraser, married 19 June 1982 in Madison County, Florida.
  48. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Michael David Dorsey and Sandra Lynn Gazlay, married 20 June 1977 in Pinellas County, Florida.
  49. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Kathleen A. Shoemaker, no. 378-52-3927; died: 4 November 2009; born: 25 August 1952; last place of residence: Jackson, Jackson [County], Michigan.
  50. Find a Grave (website). La Salle Township Cemetery, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan Jay Eugene Bowman, Jr., born: 12 December 1941; died: 8 June 2017 (from record, which includes the text from his obituary, and provides the names and links for his parents).
  51. Marriage Records, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, Michigan Dibean Marriage Index, available at US GenWeb Archives; Maurine K. Gazlay and Frank P. Slaughter, Grand Traverse, married in 1984.
  52. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Miller, Richard W., and Gazlay, Judy L., age 23; married on 30 March 1974 in Santa Clara [County], California.
  53. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Miller, Richard W., and Gazlay, Judy L., divorced on August 1976 in Santa Clara [County], California.
  54. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Brian M. Miller, born 7 April 1975 in Santa Clara [County], California; mother: Gazlay.
  55. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Collins, Raymond G., and Gazlay, Carmen E., age 20; married on 18 August 1973 in Santa Clara [County], California.
  56. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Jones, James D., age 28, and Gazlay, Carmen E., age 27; married on 14 July 1980 in Shasta [County], California.
  57. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Gazlay, Arnold L., age 23; and Ho, Pamela S., age 22; married on 24 June 1978 in Santa Clara [County], California.
  58. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Kevin William Gazlay, born: 12 May 1982 in Santa Clara [County], California; mother: Ho.
  59. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Katherine Rose Gazlay, born: 19 March 1985 in Santa Clara [County], California; mother: Ho.
  60. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Gazlay, David N., age 20; Mummey, Cheryl L., age 18; married on 16 February 1978 in Santa Clara [County], CA.
  61. The Ames Astrogram, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field; 12 March 2001, page 3: Remembrance, Gazlay Passes On. David N. Gazlay, died 13 February 2001, age 43. The article names his wife Royanna and highlights his achievements while employed at NASA for over 20 years.
  62. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Gazlay, David N. and Cheryl L., 22 April 1982 in Santa Clara [County].
  63. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Mona Lee Sommerkorn, born 29 April 1958 in San Mateo [County]; Mother’s Maiden Name: Blackmor.
  64. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Gazlay, David N., age 27; Husby, Mona L., age 27; married 7 September 1985 in Santa Clara [County].
  65. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Gregory Lee Husby and Mona Lee Sommerkorn, married 14 February 1977 in Carson City.
  66. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Royanna Teresa Loeffler, born 11 November 1953 in San Francisco; Mother’s Maiden Name: Agostini.
  67. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, David Neal Gazlay, born 25 February 1979 in Santa Clara [County]; Mother’s Maiden Name: Mummey.
  68. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Kyle Dean Gazlay, born: 23 March 1994 in Placer [County], California; mother: Grupp.
  69. Email from Gretchen Gazlay Schutter to Lee Gazlay, 5 March 2015.
  70. Michigan Voters in the State of Michigan, U.S.A..
Sixth and Seventh Generations
163. Becky Gerych Venema6 (Christine,5 Marjorie,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1). Becky married _____ Rogers (born ____, parents not determined).

 226i. Jonathan Rogers, born ____, the son of _____ Rogers and Becky Gerych Venema; died 25 May 2001.1

167. Tammy Ann Freeman6 (Steven,5 Marilyn,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 25 April 1974 in Gaylord, Otsego County, Michigan;2 died 23 August 2000 in St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.2 Tammy married, 13 August 1994 in St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, Benjamin G. VanWamel2 (born September 1979, parents not determined3). Tammy is buried in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.2

 227i. Victoria VanWamel, born ca. 1995.2
 228ii. Johannas ‘Hans’ VanWamel, born ca. 1996.2
 229iii. Benjamin VanWamel, born ca. 1998.2
 230iv. Rita VanWamel, born ca. 2000.2

174. Kathleen Michelle Freeman6 (Steven,5 Marilyn,4 Bird,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born ca. 1989.3 Kathleen married, first, 30 June 2007 in Frankfort, Marshall County, Kansas, Blake Edward Colvin4 (born 17 January 1982, parents not determined3). Kathleen married, second, _____ Prescott (born ____, parents not determined).

193. Sue Ann Stockwell6 (Susan,5 Francis ‘Frank’,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 15 April 1970.3 Sue married Richard Michael Johnson5 (born 29 January 1965, parents not determined3).

195. Alexander Paul Kondor6 (Bonnie,5 Francis ‘Frank’,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 2 April 1968 in Illinois.3 Alexander married Carrie Suzanne Lohman (born 31 December 1970 in Illinois, parents not determined3).

 231i. Dylan Patrick Kondor, born 5 July 2003 in Ohio.3

196. Alanna Kay Gazlay6 (Martin,5 Calvin,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 14 April 1977.3 Alanna married, first, Bryan Christopher Roach (born 15 June 1974, parents not determined3). Alanna married, second, 30 September 2006, Brace M. Snyr (born 12 December 1977, parents not determined3). Their marriage ended in divorce in April 2016.

 232i. Claire Diana Snyr, born xxxx.
 233ii. Bradon Snyr, born xxxx.

197. Brenton Lowell ‘Brent’ Gazlay6 (Martin,5 Calvin,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 7 December 1978.3 Brent married Amelia Rosanna Moore (born 12 June 1981, the daughter of Garry Moore and Mary Carol Madej3).

 234i. Isabelle Diana Gazlay, born xxxx.
 235ii. McKenzie Gazlay, born xxxx.

198. Steven Daryle Gazlay6 (Martin,5 Calvin,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 1986.3 Steven married, April 2009, Amanda Jean Randall3 (born 16 August 1990, parents not determined3, 6).

 236i. Norah Gazlay, born xxxx.
 237ii. Fischer Gazlay, born xxxx.

199. Jessica Lela Joyce Gazlay6 (Scot,5 Calvin,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 1 November 1983.3 Jessica married, 2 October 2010, Joshua Charles Holter3 (born 2 September 1982, parents not determined).

 238i. Alice Marie Holter, born xxxx.

204. Bethany Lea Vincent6 (Marcia,5 Lee,4 Lowell,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 6 June 1977.3 Bethany married Joseph Lynn Shelters7 (born 14 January 1976, parents not determined3).

 239i. Corilyn Shelters.

218. Mark Kent Gazlay6 (Raymond,5 Arnold,4 Arnol,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 1987.7 Mark married, first, Jerri Harden (born ____, parents not determined). Mark married, second, Kelly Marie Maki3 (born November 1982, parents not determined3, 6).

 240i. Mark Kent Gazlay, Jr., born xxxx.

223. Lisa Marie Gazlay6 (David,5 Leland,4 Arnol,3 Mary,2 Joseph1), born 3 April 1980 in Santa Clara County, California.8 Lisa married, 29 November 1997 in Washoe County, Nevada, Wade Franklin Miller7, 9 (born 29 January 1976, parents not determined3).

 241i. Paul William Miller, born 1999.7

  1. Boards at Ancestry.com; Post by Brenda Hibner, 26 July 2001, provides the death dates of several Michigan Gazlay family members and their relatives.
  2. Obituary, Topeka Capital-Journal, Topeka, Kansas, available at cjonline.com; 26 August 2000, Tammy Ann VanWamel, died 23 August 2000, in a train-automobile accident east of St. Marys, Kansas. The article provides her birth and marriage dates and places, and the names her parents, husband, children, siblings, and maternal grandparents.
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. Engagement Announcement, Manhattan Mercury, Manhattan, Kansas; 14 May 2007, Blake Edward Colvin, son of Candy Colvin and Kevin and Terri White; to Kathleen Michelle Freeman, daughter of Steve and Rita Freeman. A 30 June 2007 wedding is planned in Frankfort, Kansas.
  5. Obituary, Sturgis Daily Journal, Sturgis, Michigan,transcribed by Carole Lynn (Mohney) Carr and posted at Ancestry Message Boards; Susan Lurene Stockwell, died 3 June 2000 in Sturgis, Michigan; born 27 March 1943 in Jackson, Michigan. The obituary provides the names of her parents, husband and their marriage date and place, various surviving and deceased family members, and a biographical sketch.
  6. Michigan Voters in the State of Michigan, U.S.A..
  7. Gazlay Family Tree, by David Paul Gazlay. First edition published June 1984. Second edition published August 2001. This extensive Gazlay family tree provides birth and death years (but not exact dates) for Gazlay descendants, and names (only) of spouses. No sources are cited, but the compiler is known to have collected information from numerous documents and Gazlay descendants. Names, dates, and relationships should be compared to other source citations.
  8. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Lisa Marie Gazlay, born: 3 April 1980 in Santa Clara [County], California; mother: Mummey.
  9. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, William F. Miller and Lisa M. Gazlay, married on 29 November 1997 in Washoe [County], Nevada.