Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Leo Ray Gazley


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 Leo Ray Gazley and two of his descendants down to the second generation.


First Generation
1. Leo Ray Gazley,1 born 6 September 1893 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan, the son of Charles Delos Gazlay and Lydia Kellar;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 1958.6 Leo married, 11 October 1914 in Iron River, Iron County, Michigan, Myrtle Edith Duff3, 10 (born 7 November 1894 in Escanaba, Delta County, Michigan, the daughter of Harry Duff and Carlotta Roberts;3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 Myrtle died 5 September 20017). Leo is buried in Fernwood Cemetery, Gladstone, Delta County, Michigan.11

Children of Leo Ray Gazley and Myrtle Edith Duff:

 2i. Donald Duff Gazlay, born 8 May 1916 in Michigan;3, 4, 5, 12 died 24 December 1986 in Cook County, Illinois.12, 13 Donald is buried in Fernwood Cemetery, Gladstone, Delta County, Michigan.14
+3ii. Robert Ray Gazlay, born 11 May 1922 in Michigan; died 23 October 1998. Married (1) Miriam Rita Weingartner Married (2) Isobel Joy Young.

  1. Michigan, Return of Births for Antrim County, for the year ending 31 December 1893, Leo Roy Gazley, born 6 September 1893 in Mancelona; parents: Chas. Gazley and Lyda Gazley.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Iron County, Stambaugh Township, Enumeration District 144, Sheet No. 9B, family of Chas. Gazley (39, Michigan, filer, lumber mill); wife of 18 years Lydia Gazley (35, Michigan, 1 child, 1 living); son Leo R. Gazley (16, Michigan).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Delta County, City of Gladstone, Enumeration District 69, Sheet No. 2B, family of Ray Gazlay (26, Michigan, machinist, Electrical Co.); wife Myrtle Gazlay (25, Michigan); son Donald Gazlay (3 7/12, Michigan); sister-in-law Martha Duff (21, Michigan, stenographer, express).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Delta County, Gladstone, Enumeration District 21-21, Sheet No. 9B, family of Ray L. Gazley (36, Michigan, foreman, Electric Co., first married age 21); wife Myrtle Gazley (35, Michigan, first married age 20); son Donald D. Gazley (13, Michigan); son Robert Gazley (7, Michigan).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Delta County, Gladstone, Enumeration District 21-26, Sheet No. 7B, family of Leo Ray Gazlay (46, Michigan, foreman, elect. co.); wife Myrtle Gazlay (42, Michigan); son Donald D. Gazlay (23, Michgan); son Robert R. Gazlay (17, Michigan).
  6. 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.
  7. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Myrtle Gazlay, no. 372-12-3543; died: 5 September 2001; born: 7 November 1894; last place of residence: Menominee [County], Michigan.
  8. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Myrtle Duff Gazlay, born: 7 November 1894 in Escanaba, Michigan; father: unknown; mother: unknown.
  9. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  10. Michigan, Iron County, Return of Marriages, Ray Gazley, age 21, son of Chas. Gaz[ley] and [Lyd]ia Keller; Myrtle Duff, age 20, daughter of Harry Duff and [Car]lotta Snowden; married 11 October 1914 in Iron River.
  11. Cemetery Record, Fernwood Cemetery, Gladstone, Escanaba Township, Delta County, Michigan, available at Delta County, Michigan, Genealogical Society (website: dc.migs.org); Gazley, Leo Roy [sic].
  12. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Donald Gazlay, no. 369-03-7349, died December 1986, born 8 May 1916.
  13. Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988, Donald Duff Gazlay, died 24 December 1986 in Cook County, Illinois.
  14. Cemetery Record, Fernwood Cemetery, Gladstone, Escanaba Township, Delta County, Michigan, available at Delta County, Michigan, Genealogical Society (website: dc.migs.org); Gazley, Donald Duff.
Second Generation
3. Robert Ray Gazlay2 (Leo1), born 11 May 1922 in Michigan;1, 2, 3 died 23 October 1998.1 Robert married, first, 1 August 1942 in Escanaba, Delta County, Michigan, Miriam Rita Weingartner5, 6 (born 29 April 1922 in Gladstone, Delta County, Michigan, the daughter of Louis J. Weingartner and Beatrice Pettit4). Robert married, second, Isobel Joy Young6, 7 (born 15 September 1925 in Perkins, Delta County, Michigan, the daughter of Charles Young and Elizabeth Martin;7, 8 Isobel died 21 June 2017 in City of Gladstone, Delta County, Michigan7).

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Robert R. Gazlay, no. 380-18-2851, died 23 October 1998, born 11 May 1922.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Delta County, Gladstone, Enumeration District 21-21, Sheet No. 9B, family of Ray L. Gazley (36, Michigan, foreman, Electric Co., first married age 21); wife Myrtle Gazley (35, Michigan, first married age 20); son Donald D. Gazley (13, Michigan); son Robert Gazley (7, Michigan).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Delta County, Gladstone, Enumeration District 21-26, Sheet No. 7B, family of Leo Ray Gazlay (46, Michigan, foreman, elect. co.); wife Myrtle Gazlay (42, Michigan); son Donald D. Gazlay (23, Michgan); son Robert R. Gazlay (17, Michigan).
  4. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Miriam Rita Gazlay, born: 29 April 1922 in Gladstone, Michigan; father: Louis J. Weingartner; mother: Beatrice Pettit.
  5. Marriage Announcement, The Escanaba Daily Press, Escanaba, Michigan, 5 August 1942, marriage of Miriam Rita Weingartner and Robert Gazlay, 1 August 1942 in Escanaba, Michigan. The article provides the names of their parents and other attendees.
  6. 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.
  7. Obituary, Daily Press, Escanaba, Michigan (dailypress.net), 23 June 2017, Isobel Joy Gazlay, died 21 June 2017 in Gladstone, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, spouses, son, and grandchildren.
  8. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.