Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - William Henry Bush


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 William Henry Bush and 48 of his descendants down to the sixth generation.


First Generation
1. William Henry Bush,1 born 5 September 1861, the son of William H. Bush and Catherine M. Bartholomew;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 11 February 1924.2, 9 William married, ca. 1881, Effie Wood Latimer4, 6 (born May 1860 in New York, the daughter of John H. Latimer and Esther O. Wood;4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 Effie died 3 December 1926 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey9, 10, 12). William and Effie are buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.10, 12, 2, 12

William and Effie lived on a canal barge after they were married. It was there that William apparently was holding, and dropped, his son John who hit his head and was never well after that, even through adulthood. William had red hair, apparently drank a lot, and was temperamental (he was said to “bark like a dog”). William and Effie are buried in the Bush plot of the Pine Bush Cemetery. His grave includes a metal masonic marker, inscribed “A.J. Anderson Council, JR OUAM,” with the square and compass surrounding an arm and hammer symbol.12

Effie was believed to be a twin but the sibling didn’t survive. Effie was a tiny infant. It was said that her hand could fit through her father’s wedding ring, and her head could fit in a coffee cup. Effie died at the home of her daughter Maude on South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ.12


Children of William Henry Bush and Effie Wood Latimer:

 2i. John Cornelius Bush, born 21 October 1882 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York;4, 6, 7, 8, 13 died 17 December 1945 in Cottekill, Ulster County, New York.9 John C. was a farmer’s helper. He lived for a good while in Preakness, N.J. He chewed tobacco and drooled a lot. On a visit to Montclair, N.J., (to visit his sister Maude) he appeared as a substantial citizen, wearing a fine blue suit. He died in Cottekill, New York, at the Socialist Relief Society Old People’s Home where he was in charge of the chicken coops. He was found dead of a heart attack.12 John is buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.14
+3ii. Harry Lusie Bush, born 25 February 1885 in Town of Wawarsing, Ulster County, New York; died 14 November 1916 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York. Married Ada Louise Smith.
+4iii. Grant Percy Bush, born 23 May 1890 in Pataukunk, Ulster County, New York; died 16 July 1966 in Sandy Pond, Oswego County, New York. Married Mabel Place Fralic.
+5iv. Maude Gertrude Bush, born 26 October 1893 in Town of Marbletown, Ulster County, New York; died 19 June 1983 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York. Married Leo Cornwall Gazlay.

  1. U.S., Civil War Widow’s Pensions, 1861-1910 (available at fold3.com), William H. Bush. Twenty-seven pages of the application for pension by his wife, Catherine Bush (also named as Catherine M. Bartholomew and remarried as Catherine B. Burger), age 31 (as of 23 September 1863), and living in Kerhonkson, NY, per several included documents. Various documents and affidavits provide vital details, including his death, and marriage dates and places, and enlistment date and place [20 or 21 August 1862 at Cape Vincent, NY].
  2. Find a Grave (website). Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, William W. Bush, born: 1861; died: 1824 (from record, which includes a note naming his parents; however, this is erroneous; his parents are William H. Bush and Catherine M. Bartholomew, based on information from his daughter Maude; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Page No. 52, Catharine Bush (35, New York); William Bush (9, New York); Benjamin Burger (21, New York, laborer); Dickson Townsend (37, New York, carpenter); Nancy Townsend (36, New York).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Enumeration District 125, Sheet 16, William Bush, 38, New York, Sept. 1861, farmer; wife of 19 years [crossed out and 5 written in, but 19 years is believed to be correct] Effie Bush, 40, New York, May 1860, 4 children, 4 living; son John C. Bush, 17, New York, Oct. 1882; son Harry L. Bush, 15, New York, Feb. 1885; son Grant Bush, 10, New York, May 1890; daughter Maude Bush, 6, New York, Oct. 1893.
  5. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, 2nd Election District, Page 13, family of William W. Bush (44, farmer); wife Effie Bush (44); son Grant Bush (15); daughter Maud Bush (11).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Enumeration District 159, Sheet 19A, William W. Bush (48, New York, farmer, general farm); wife of 29 years Ethel [sic, Effie] Bush (48, New York, 4 children, 4 living); son John C. Bush (20, New York, farmer, home farm). [They are living next door to Ethel’s brother Lewis Latimer and his family]
  7. New York State Census, 1915, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Page No. 9, William Bush, 54, carpenter; wife Effie W. Bush, 54; son John C. Bush, 33, highway laborer; son Harry B. Bush, 30, carpenter; son Grant B. Bush, 24, train man; daughter Maude Bush, 21, housework.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Orange County, Town of Montgomery, Maybrook, E.D. 132, Sheet No. 8A, William Bush, 48, New York, carpenter, house; wife Effie Bush, 48, New York; son John C. Bush, 37, New York, carpenter, house; son Grant Bush, 28, New York, carpenter, house; daughter Maude G. Bush, 26, New York. [Note: This census entry has several questionable details. William and Effie’s ages are low by ten years; Grant and Maude were both married in October and November 1915, respectively, so their listing here is puzzling.]
  9. Journal/date book of Maude (Bush) Gazlay (1893 - 1983). Transcription in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, Effie Wood Latimer Bush, born: 1861; died: 1826 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Ulster County, Wawarsing, Enumeration District 159, Page No. 16, family of John H. Latimer (51, New York); wife Esther Latimer (45, New York); daughter Gertrude A. Latimer (21, New York, dressmaker); daughter Effie Latimer (19, New York); daughter Sarah A. Latimer (18, New York); son Lewis J. Latimer (13, New York); daughter Emma B. Latimer (11, New York); servant Andrew Crumb (19, New York, labourer).
  12. Record of conversations with Maude (Bush) Gazlay during multiple visits 1968-1983; notes in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  13. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, John Cornelius Bush, born: 21 October 1880 in Kerhonkseu [sic, Kerhonkson], NY; father: William Bush; mother: Effie Lattimer.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, John C. Bush, born: 1883; died: 1945 (from record). The gravestone indicates: John C. Bush / 1883-1945.
Second Generation
3. Harry Lusie Bush2 (William1), born 25 February 1885 in Town of Wawarsing, Ulster County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4 died 14 November 1916 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.4, 5 Harry married, 16 October 1912 in Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, Ada Louise Smith6 (born ca. August 1892 in Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, the daughter of Frank W. Smith and Annie Louise Denton;6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Ada died 2 April 1959 in New Haven, Connecticut12). Harry is buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.4, 5

It was Harry for whom the Bush plot in the Pine Bush Cemetery was purchased when he died.5


Child of Harry Lusie Bush and Ada Louise Smith:

+6i. Stanley Holland Bush, born 30 April 1915 in Middletown, Orange County, New York; died 14 December 1994 in New Haven, Connecticut. Married Helen Young Johnston.

4. Grant Percy Bush2 (William1), born 23 May 1890 in Pataukunk, Ulster County, New York;2, 3, 13, 14, 15 died 16 July 1966 in Sandy Pond, Oswego County, New York.1 Grant married, 30 October 1915 in Cincinnatus, Cortland County, New York, Mabel Place Fralic16, 17 (born ca. 1895 in New York, the daughter of John D. Fralic and Clara S. Place15).

Children of Grant Percy Bush and Mabel Place Fralic:

 7i. William Frederick Bush, born 23 June 1920 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.15, 18, 19
 8ii. Kathleen Bush, born ca. January 1930 in New York.15, 19
+9iii. Grant Theodore ‘Ted’ Bush, born 6 February 1932 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; died 5 October 2012 in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Married Dorothy Lindsay.

5. Maude Gertrude Bush2 (William1), born 26 October 1893 in Town of Marbletown, Ulster County, New York;2, 3, 14, 20, 21, 22 died 19 June 1983 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.1, 21 Maude married, 30 November 1915 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, Leo Cornwall Gazlay20, 28, 29 (born 7 October 1892 in Cornwall, Dutchess County, New York, the son of Henry Willis Gazlay and Alice Carrie Johnston;23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 Leo died 18 May 1956 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York28). Maude and Leo are buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York., 28

Maude was born in the Bevier house, Marbletown, Stone Ridge (now the Historical Society) while her father William worked that farm. In 1901, her parents William and Effie lived at the Shallbark farm (as it is now known) across from the Dutch Reformed Church in Accord. Maude saw the first train in the valley go down the valley from that farm, only a few years after the canal closed in 1898, and she saw the last train go down the tracks from the Brick House, Kerhonkson, where she later lived. William was living in the house in Accord when Maude got married in 1915 (she was married in the Methodist Church, Accord). He built a house in Maybrook, N.Y. (near Goshen and Middletown) while he worked on the railroad as a carpenter. William and Effie also lived in the house now occupied by Dr. Dobushak, across from the Rainbow Diner in Kerhonkson. Maude remembered how she and her cousin Sarah [Sarah Geary Christian] would get in a barrel together and roll down the hill behind this house, their heads knocking together the whole way. Another time, Maude and Sarah were playing in a hay cart and managed to tip it over, for which they were quite afraid of Maude’s brothers who would have to reload the hay wagon. Maude was the executrix of her mother’s estate, and she periodically had to track down her brother John who was an inheritor, as was Stanley Bush (Maude’s nephew through her brother Harry), whom Maude also tracked down (in Panama) when he reached age 21.5

Leo and his wife Maude moved to Montclair, New Jersey, in 1918, where Leo was employed as personal chauffeur for Edwin Merton McBrier in Montclair. Leo was a long time member of South Presbyterian Church of Montclair, and later Grace Presbyterian Church.28


Children of Maude Gertrude Bush and Leo Cornwall Gazlay:

+10i. Esther May Gazlay, born 13 May 1917 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey; died 23 January 1994 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Married Stanley Lewis Lawrence.
+11ii. Robert Bush Gazlay, born 14 April 1922 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey; died 13 September 2006 in Toms River, New Jersey. Married Doris Margaret McGregor.
 12iii. Percival Willis ‘Percy’ Gazlay II, born 8 March 1924;30 died 26 February 2001 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York.30 Percy is buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.

  1. Journal/date book of Maude (Bush) Gazlay (1893 - 1983). Transcription in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Enumeration District 125, Sheet 16, William Bush, 38, New York, Sept. 1861, farmer; wife of 19 years [crossed out and 5 written in, but 19 years is believed to be correct] Effie Bush, 40, New York, May 1860, 4 children, 4 living; son John C. Bush, 17, New York, Oct. 1882; son Harry L. Bush, 15, New York, Feb. 1885; son Grant Bush, 10, New York, May 1890; daughter Maude Bush, 6, New York, Oct. 1893.
  3. New York State Census, 1915, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Page No. 9, William Bush, 54, carpenter; wife Effie W. Bush, 54; son John C. Bush, 33, highway laborer; son Harry B. Bush, 30, carpenter; son Grant B. Bush, 24, train man; daughter Maude Bush, 21, housework.
  4. Hope Farm Press and Bookshop (website: www.hopefarm.com), Ulster County Queries, post by Anne Bush, 8 May 1999. The post provides information about Harry L. Bush from his death certificate: born 25 February 1885 In Warwarsing [sic, Wawarsing] died 14 November 1916 in Kerlonkson [sic, Kerhonkson], and buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, parents: Effie Lattimore of Warwarsing and William Bush of Canada [sic].
  5. Record of conversations with Maude (Bush) Gazlay during multiple visits 1968-1983; notes in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  6. New York County Marriages, 1908-1935, Harry Lusie Bush, age 24, born in Accord, Ulster County, NY; father: William Bush; mother: Effie Lattinmore [sic, Latimer]; and Ada Louise Smith, age 19, born in Oyster Bay, NY; father: Frank W. Smith; mother: Annie Denton; married on 16 October 1912 in New York.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Nassau County, Oyster Bay Village, Enumeration District 723, Sheet No. 13B, family of Frank W. Smith (30, New York, Apl 1870, gardener); wife of 10 years Anna L. Smith (29, New York, May 1871, 6 children, 3 living); son George W. Smith (9, New York, Sept 1890); daughter Ada Smith (7, New York, Aug 1872 [sic, 1892); son Frank W. Smith, Jr. (5, New York, July 1874 [sic, 1894]; mother in law Mary M. Denton (47, New York, June 1842, widow, 2 children, 2 living).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Nassau County, Oyster Bay, Enumeration District 1135, Sheet No. 8B, family of Anna L. Smith (38, New York, widow, 7 children, 4 living); daughter Ada L. Smith (16, New York); son Frank M. Smith (15, New York); son Francis E. Smith [the 1920 census lists Francis as a female] (9, New York).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Bronx County, New York City, Enumeration District 422, Sheet No. 4A, family of Harry Holland (33, New York, asst. supt., life ins. co.); wife Annie Holland (38 [sic, other records indicate she would be 48], New York); step daughter Ada Bush (24, New York, widow, weaver, rug factory); step daughter Francis Smith (18, New York, weaver, rug factory); step grand child Stanley Bush (4 8/12, New York).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Enumeration District 5-29, Sheet No. 15B, family of William Hoffman (39, Connecticut, clerk, railroad co., first married age 29); wife Ada Hoffman (34, New York, first married age 24).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Enumeration District 11-57, Sheet No. 3A, family of William Hoffman (47, Connecticut, clerk, steam railroad); wife Ada Hoffman (46, New York); son Stanley Busch [sic] (24, New York, assembler, [?]).
  12. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Ada Hoffman, died: 2 April 1959 in New Haven, New Haven [County], Connecticut; age: 65; spouse: Will[iam].
  13. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Grant Bush, Card No. 20, aged 27, born 23 May 1890 in Pataukunk, New York; trainman for Delaware & Lackawana R.R. Co., Syracuse, N.Y., married.
  14. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, 2nd Election District, Page 13, family of William W. Bush (44, farmer); wife Effie Bush (44); son Grant Bush (15); daughter Maud Bush (11).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Onandaga County, Syracuse City, Enumeration District 66-152, Sheet No. 8A, family of Grant Bush (49, New York, conductor, railroad); wife Mabel Bush (45, New York); son William Bush (19, New York); daughter Kathleen Bush (10, New York); son Theodore Bush (8, New York).
  16. New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848, 1908-1936, available at familysearch.org, Grant Percy Bush, age 23; father: Wm. W. Bush; mother: Effie W. Latimor [sic]; Mable Place Fralick [sic], age 20; father: John D. Fralick; mother: Clara S. Place; married on 30 October 1915 in Cincinnatus, Cortland County, New York.
  17. Marriage, The Cortland Democrat, Cortland, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 5 November 1915, Miss Mabel Fralic and Grant Bush, married 30 October 1915 in Cortland.
  18. Birth Announcement, Cortland Standard and Homer Republican. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. Bush - To Mr. and Mrs. Grant Bush of Cincinnatus, N.Y., at Syracuse, N.Y., June 23, 1920, a son, William Frederick. Mrs. Bush was formerly Miss Mabel Fralick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fralick of Cortland, N.Y.
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Onandaga County, Syracuse City, Enumeration District 34-79, Sheet No. 20A, family of Grant Bush (39, New York, train man, rail road, first married age 24); wife Mabel Bush (35, New York, first married age 20); son William Bush (9, New York); daughter Katherine Bush (3/12, New York).
  20. New York Marriages 1686-1980, available at familysearch.org. Leo C. Gazlay, age 23, born in Cortland [NY], 1st marriage, father: A. Willis Gazlay [sic, his first name is Henry]; mother: Alice Johnston; Maude Bush, age 22, born in Marbletown [NY], 1st marriage; father: William W. Bush, born in Canada [sic, his place of birth is uncertain, but is believed to be New York]; mother: Effie M. Latimer; married on 30 November 1915 in Accord [NY].
  21. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Maude Gazlay, no. 148-12-9811
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Montclair, E.D. 83, Sheet No. 12A, G. Maude Gazlay, wife, 26, New York, father’s birthplace: Canada [sic, his birthplace is uncertain; other sources show New York]; daughter Est. May Gazlay, 2, Orange, NJ.
  23. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Leo C. Gazlay, Card Number 31.
  24. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Leo C. Gazlay, Serial Number U2038.
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Cortland County, Cortland, Enumeration District 90, Sheet 5, H. Willis Gazlay, 45, New York, Nov 1854, mfg. milk cooler; wife of 17 years Alice C. Gazlay, 42, Illinois, June 1857, 6 children, 6 living; daughter Pearl A. Gazlay, 16, Illinois, Oct 1884; son Percy W. Gazlay, 13, Kansas, July 1886; son Henry J. Gazlay, 11, New York, June 1888; Herman C. Gazlay, 9, New York, July 1890; son Leo C. Gazlay, 7, New York, Oct 1892; son Carl M. Gazlay, 5, [birthplace unreadable], Feb 1895; border Elnor G. Johnston, 76, [birthplace unreadable], July 1823, 10 children, 9 living [? hard to read].
  26. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, 2nd Election District, Page 6, Leo Gazley, 12, at school. He is a servant in the household of Jonas Decker.
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, E.D. 158, Sheet No. 16A, Henry L. Devoe, 45, New York, farmer, general farming; wife of 14 years Jennie Devoe, 43, New York, 2 living children; daughter Ada D. Devoe, 12, New York; son Lawrence Devoe, 7, New York; mother Sarah J. Devoe, 74, New York, widow, 9 children, 4 living; hired man Leo Gazlay, 17, New York, laborer, farm; hired man Carl Gazlay, 15, New York, laborer, farm.
  28. Obituary, Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York; Access Newspaper Archive (website), Leo Cornwall Gazlay, 18 May 1956.
  29. Marriage Announcement, Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York, 1 January 1916; Access Newspaper Archives (website). List of marriages both in Kingston city and outside, in 1915.
  30. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Percy W. Gazlay II, no. 120-22-8559
Third Generation
6. Stanley Holland Bush3 (Harry,2 William1), born 30 April 1915 in Middletown, Orange County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 14 December 1994 in New Haven, Connecticut.2, 6 Stanley married, 1 June 1940 in New Haven, Connecticut, Helen Young Johnston5, 7 (born 21 April 1918 in New Haven, Connecticut, parents not determined;7, 8 Helen died 25 September 1992 in New Haven, Connecticut7, 8).

Children of Stanley Holland Bush and Helen Young Johnston:

+13i. Robert Holland Bush, born 4 February 1943 in New Haven, Connecticut; died 4 February 2018. Married Anne E. Bunyan.
+14ii. Malcolm William Bush, born 15 September 1944 in New Haven, Connecticut. Married (1) Nancy C. Judd Married (2) Barbara R. Brunye Married (3) Gwen C. Johnson.
+15iii. Cynthia Gene Bush, born 9 December 1951 in New Haven, Connecticut. Married William Erwin ‘Billy’ Faticone III.

9. Grant Theodore ‘Ted’ Bush3 (Grant,2 William1), born 6 February 1932 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York;9, 10 died 5 October 2012 in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.10 Ted married, ca. 1988, Dorothy Lindsay10 (born ____, parents not determined). Ted is buried in Mount Holly Springs Cemetery, Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.10

Children of Grant Theodore ‘Ted’ Bush and Dorothy Lindsay:

 16i. E. Grant Bush.
 17ii. Michael T. Bush.
 18iii. Benjamin G. Bush.
 19iv. Robert L. Bush.
 20v. Linda Bush.
 21vi. Lorrie Bush.
 22vii. Leslie Bush.

10. Esther May Gazlay3 (Maude,2 William1), born 13 May 1917 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey;11, 12, 13, 14 died 23 January 1994 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York.11, 12 Esther married, 10 July 1943 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, Stanley Lewis Lawrence11, 15, 16 (born 27 May 1908 in Remsen, New York, the son of Lewis Minor Lawrence and Ruby May Stader;15, 16, 17 Stanley died 24 March 1975 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York15, 16, 17). Esther and Stanley are buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.11, 15

Child adopted by Esther May Gazlay and Stanley Lewis Lawrence:

+23i. Susan Lynn Lawrence, born 24 October 1954 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York. Married William Frank ‘Billy’ Pitcock.

11. Robert Bush Gazlay3 (Maude,2 William1), born 14 April 1922 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey;18 died 13 September 2006 in Toms River, New Jersey.18 Robert married, 6 April 1946 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, Doris Margaret McGregor (born 21 May 1922 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, the daughter of William Passmore McGregor and Josephine Caroline Voelker;19 Doris died 15 May 2012 in Manahawkin, Ocean County, New Jersey). Robert and Doris are buried in Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, Burlington County, New Jersey.

Doris attended Drake secretarial school.


Children of Robert Bush Gazlay and Doris Margaret McGregor:

 24i. Edward S. Gazlay, born 22 May 1947 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey; died 22 May 1947 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey.20
+25ii. Doris Jo ‘Jodee’ Gazlay, born 30 July 1948 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey; died 7 July 2015 in Manahawkin, Ocean County, New Jersey. Married (1) George William ‘Bill’ Medley (born Gottschling) Married (2) Brian Joseph McWalters.
 26iii. Birrell Lee Gazlay, born 2 May 1951 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey;21 died 7 May 1951.
+27iv. Robert Lee Gazlay, born 21 May 1952 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Married (1) Charlotte Anne Henderson (née Constant) Married (2) Peggy Jean Palmisano (née Krupowski) .
+28v. Kent William Gazlay, born 15 February 1959 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Married (1) Adele Ruth Stagg Married (2) Rosemary ‘Rose’ Pagliaroni Married (3) Nancy Dale Elliott.

  1. Record of conversations with Maude (Bush) Gazlay during multiple visits 1968-1983; notes in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Bush, Stanley H., no. 045-10-5281; died: 14 April 1994; born: 30 April 1915; place of last residence: South Carolina.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Bronx County, New York City, Enumeration District 422, Sheet No. 4A, family of Harry Holland (33, New York, asst. supt., life ins. co.); wife Annie Holland (38 [sic, other records indicate she would be 48], New York); step daughter Ada Bush (24, New York, widow, weaver, rug factory); step daughter Francis Smith (18, New York, weaver, rug factory); step grand child Stanley Bush (4 8/12, New York).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Enumeration District 11-57, Sheet No. 3A, family of William Hoffman (47, Connecticut, clerk, steam railroad); wife Ada Hoffman (46, New York); son Stanley Busch [sic] (24, New York, assembler, [?]).
  5. Bush Family Group, provided by Anne Bush, July 2014. The Group Sheet provides vital details and references for descendants of Harry Lusie Bush, her husband Bob’s ancestral family.
  6. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Stanley H. Bush, died: 14 December 1994 in New Haven, New Haven [County], Connecticut; age: 79; widowed; father: Busch; spouse: Helen.
  7. Email between Cynthia Bush Faticone and Lee Gazlay, several dates in May 2017, providing information on the Bush family.
  8. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Helen Bush, no. 040-09-4011; died: 25 September 1992; born: 21 April 1918; place of last residence: South Carolina.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Onandaga County, Syracuse City, Enumeration District 66-152, Sheet No. 8A, family of Grant Bush (49, New York, conductor, railroad); wife Mabel Bush (45, New York); son William Bush (19, New York); daughter Kathleen Bush (10, New York); son Theodore Bush (8, New York).
  10. Obituary, The Sentinel (website: cumberlink.com). 7 October 2012, Grant T. “Ted” Bush, age 80, died 5 October 2012 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The article provides vital and biographical details, and the names of his survivors, including his wife, four sons, three daughters, and one sister, and preceded in death by one brother.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, Esther G. Lawrence, born: 1917; died: 1994 [from record, which provides the name and link for her spouse].
  12. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Esther M. Lawrence, no. 058-03-8318
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Montclair, E.D. 83, Sheet No. 12A, G. Maude Gazlay, wife, 26, New York, father’s birthplace: Canada [sic, his birthplace is uncertain; other sources show New York]; daughter Est. May Gazlay, 2, Orange, NJ.
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Ulster County, Wawarsing, Enumeration District 56-90, Sheet No. 8A, family of Kelly Christian (50, New York, prison guard); wife Sara Christian (47, New York); son Ralph Christian (15, New York); border Esther Gazlay (22, New Jersey, secretary, lumber yard).
  15. Find a Grave (website). Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, Stanley Lewis Lawrence, born: 27 May 1908; died: 24 March 1975 [from record, which provides the name and link for his spouse].
  16. Journal/date book of Maude (Bush) Gazlay (1893 - 1983). Transcription in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  17. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Stanley Lawrence, no. 101-32-8064
  18. Obituary, Asbury Park Press, New Jersey, Robert B. Gazlay, 15 September 2006.
  19. Birth Certificate, New Jersey, Doris Margaret McGregor. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay
  20. Cemetery Record, No. 36668, Rosedale Cemetery, New Jersey, Edward S. Gazlay (infant), interred on 24 May 1947 in Single Section 8-5-19
  21. Birth Certificate, New Jersey, Birrell Lee Gazlay. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay.
Fourth Generation
13. Robert Holland Bush4 (Stanley,3 Harry,2 William1), born 4 February 1943 in New Haven, Connecticut;1, 2, 3, 4 died 4 February 2018.1, 3 Robert married, 9 April 1988, Anne E. Bunyan4 (born 19 April 1956, parents not determined4). Robert is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.1

Children of Robert Holland Bush and Anne E. Bunyan:

 29i. Laura Elizabeth Bush, born 30 November 1993.4
 30ii. Melissa Anne Bush, born 26 March 1994.5

14. Malcolm William Bush4 (Stanley,3 Harry,2 William1), born 15 September 1944 in New Haven, Connecticut.2, 4 Malcolm married, first, 2 October 1965 in Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut, Nancy C. Judd7 (born February 1948, parents not determined6). Their marriage ended in divorce on 18 November 1974 in New Haven, Connecticut.6 Malcolm married, second, 12 June 1976 in Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut, Barbara R. Brunye8 (born ca. 1955, parents not determined8). Their marriage ended in divorce on 10 February 1978 in New Haven, Connecticut.9 Malcolm married, third, 21 July 1984 in Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut, Gwen C. Johnson10 (born ____, parents not determined).

15. Cynthia Gene Bush4 (Stanley,3 Harry,2 William1), born 9 December 1951 in New Haven, Connecticut.2 Cynthia married, 6 November 1976 in Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut, William Erwin ‘Billy’ Faticone III2, 11 (born 6 August 1949 in New Haven, Connecticut, parents not determined2, 4).

Children of Cynthia Gene Bush and William Erwin ‘Billy’ Faticone III:

+31i. Leslie Nicole Faticone, born 15 October 1981 in New Haven, Connecticut. Married Paul Anthony Deluca.
 32ii. Lea Michelle Faticone, born 23 October 1991 in New Haven, Connecticut.2

23. Susan Lynn Lawrence4 (Esther,3 Maude,2 William1), born 24 October 1954 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York.4 Susan married, 17 January 1993 in Broward County, Florida, William Frank ‘Billy’ Pitcock12 (born 29 June 1946, parents not determined4). Their marriage ended in divorce on 16 January 1994 in Broward County, Florida.13 Susan was adopted by Stanley Lewis Lawrence and Esther May Gazlay.

25. Doris Jo ‘Jodee’ Gazlay4 (Robert,3 Maude,2 William1), born 30 July 1948 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey; died 7 July 2015 in Manahawkin, Ocean County, New Jersey.14 Jodee married, first, 16 August 1969, George William ‘Bill’ Medley (born Gottschling) (born 3 May 1948 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, the son of George Gottschling and Harriet Jane Truland;15 Bill died 30 October 2018 in Maryland16). Their marriage ended in divorce. Jodee married, second, 15 February 1975, Brian Joseph McWalters (born 13 June 1952, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce.

Child of Doris Jo ‘Jodee’ Gazlay and George William ‘Bill’ Medley (born Gottschling):

+33i. Timothy Craig Medley, born 24 November 1972 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. Married Jori Dionne Pearson.

Children of Doris Jo ‘Jodee’ Medley (née Gazlay) and Brian Joseph McWalters:

 34i. Michael James McWalters, born 30 June 1975; died 4 February 2006.
+35ii. Jason Edward McWalters, born 25 April 1978. Married Renee A. Furrer.

27. Robert Lee Gazlay4 (Robert,3 Maude,2 William1), born 21 May 1952 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.17 Robert married, first, 8 July 1978 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, Charlotte Anne Henderson (née Constant) 18 (born 1 December 1952 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York, the daughter of LeRoy Andrew Constant and Sarah Elizabeth ‘Alberta’ Fleming). Their marriage ended in divorce on 21 May 2002.18 Robert married, second, 23 November 2002 in Middleburg, Virginia, Peggy Jean Palmisano (née Krupowski) (born 18 April 1952 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Alexander Anthony Krupowski and Jean Victoria Tefft).

Children of Robert Lee Gazlay and Charlotte Anne Henderson (née Constant) :

+36i. Benjamin Constant Gazlay, born 25 May 1984 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Married Andrea Lauren Hollowell.
+37ii. Elizabeth Grace Gazlay, born 10 May 1992 in Washington, D.C. Married (1) Joshua Keith Niswonger Married (2) Joseph Ray Batts.

28. Kent William Gazlay4 (Robert,3 Maude,2 William1), born 15 February 1959 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Kent married, first, 22 April 1979 in West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, Adele Ruth Stagg (born 8 July 1959 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Kenneth Stagg and Diane Young). Their marriage ended in divorce. Kent married, second, 9 September 1982 in Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, Rosemary ‘Rose’ Pagliaroni (born 23 June 1962 in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, the daughter of Elvio Walter Pagliaroni and Anna Francis Tinney). Their marriage ended in divorce. Kent married, third, 1 July 1995 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, Nancy Dale Elliott (born 19 October 1963, the daughter of Elvin Francis Elliott and May Jo Ahlberg).

Child of Rosemary ‘Rose’ Pagliaroni, adopted by Kent William Gazlay:

+38i. Christopher Joseph Gazlay (born Pagliaroni), born 11 March 1979 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Married (1) Leslie Nicole Grove Married (2) Meredith Charlene Williams Married (3) Crystal Kay Glass.

Children of Kent William Gazlay and Rosemary ‘Rose’ Pagliaroni:

+39ii. Steven Paul Gazlay, born 28 January 1984 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Married Lacey N. Lancaster.
 40iii. Kelly Lynn Gazlay, born 22 June 1987 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, Robert H. Bush, born: 1943; died: 2018 (from record).
  2. Email between Cynthia Bush Faticone and Lee Gazlay, several dates in May 2017, providing information on the Bush family.
  3. Obituary, DignityMemorial.com, Robert Holland Bush, died: 14 January 2018; born: 4 February 1943 in New Haven, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, siblings, wife, children and their spouses, and grandchildren.
  4. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  5. voteref.com.
  6. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org. Malco W. Bush, born September 1944, and Nancy [Bush], born February 1948, divorced on 18 November 1974 in New Haven, Connecticut; married in October 1965; two children under 18.
  7. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Malco w. Bush, age 21, and Nancy C. Judd, age 17, married on 2 October 1965 in Branford, New Haven [County], Connecticut.
  8. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Malco W. Bush, age 31, and Barba R. Brunye, age 21, married on 12 June 1976 in Branford, New Haven [County], Connecticut.
  9. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org. Malco W. Bush, born September 1944, and Barb [Bush], born March 1955, divorced on 10 February 1978 in New Haven, Connecticut; married in June 1976; no children under 18.
  10. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Malcom W. Bush, age 39, and Gwen C. Johnson, age 26, married on 21 July 1984 in Branford, New Haven [County], Connecticut.
  11. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Willi Faticone, age 27, and Cynth G. Bush, age 24, married on 6 November 1976 in Branford, New Haven [County], Connecticut.
  12. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Billy Frank Pitcock and Susan Lynn Lawrence, 17 January 1993 in Broward [County], Cert# 000922.
  13. Florida Divorce Index 1927-2001. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Billy F. Pitcock and Susan, 16 January 1994 in Broward [County], Florida.
  14. Obituary, Atlantic City Press, Atlantic City, NJ, McWalters Doris ‘Jo’ (nee Gazlay), died 7 July 2015, age 66, of Manahawkin. The article provides brief biographical details and the names of her two sons, their wives, two brothers, and three grandchildren.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, New Jersey, Essex County, Verona, E.D. 7-352, Sheet No. 5, George Gottschling, 29, New Jersey, salesman, auto parts, sales and service, retail automobile; wife Harriet J. Gottschling, 27, New Jersey; daughter Anne K. Gottschling, 2, New Jersey; son George W. Gottschling, 1, New Jersey; father Albert Gottschling, 76, Germany, Sep[erated], painter-paper hanger, interior decorator.
  16. Ancestry.com (website), Truland Family Tree, George William / Billy / Gotschling Medley, born: 3 May 1948 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey; died: 30 October 2018 in Maryland; spouse: Doris Jo / Jodee / Gazlay.
  17. Birth Certificate, New Jersey, Robert Lee Gazlay. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay
  18. Ancestors and Descendants of The Reverend Silas Constant, by Robert Lee Gazlay. 14th Edition, 8 June 2010, 91 pages. This family history includes the families of over 230 descendants of Reverend Constant to present day, with biographical sketches for numerous descendants. Extensive source citations; fully indexed. Available as a .pdf download at Gazlay Family History (website), under Sources.
Fifth and Sixth Generations
31. Leslie Nicole Faticone5 (Cynthia,4 Stanley,3 Harry,2 William1), born 15 October 1981 in New Haven, Connecticut.1 Leslie married, 14 August 2016, Paul Anthony Deluca1 (born ____ in New Haven, Connecticut, parents not determined1).

Children of Leslie Nicole Faticone and Paul Anthony Deluca:

 41i. Madelyn Simone Deluca, born xxxx.
 42ii. Guiliana Carmel Deluca, born xxxx.

33. Timothy Craig Medley5 (Doris ‘Jodee’,4 Robert,3 Maude,2 William1), born 24 November 1972 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. Timothy married, 25 April 1996 in Shelby, North Carolina, Jori Dionne Pearson (born 20 December 1973 in Shelby, North Carolina, the daughter of Gary Curtis Pearson and Bonnie Faye Morrow).

Children of Timothy Craig Medley and Jori Dionne Pearson:

 43i. R. Fletcher Medley, born xxxx.
 44ii. I. Finlay Medley, born xxxx.

35. Jason Edward McWalters5 (Doris ‘Jodee’,4 Robert,3 Maude,2 William1), born 25 April 1978. Jason married, 11 May 2013, Renee A. Furrer (born 25 August 1981, parents not determined2).

Child of Jason Edward McWalters and Renee A. Furrer:

 45i. Avalyn Paige McWalters, born xxxx.

36. Benjamin Constant Gazlay5 (Robert,4 Robert,3 Maude,2 William1), born 25 May 1984 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Benjamin married, 28 June 2015, Andrea Lauren Hollowell (born 23 June 1982, parents not determined2).

Child of Benjamin Constant Gazlay and Andrea Lauren Hollowell:

 46i. Amelia Rowan Hollowell, born xxxx.

Child adopted by Benjamin Constant Gazlay and Andrea Lauren Hollowell:

 47ii. Tomis Felix Gazlay, born xxxx.

37. Elizabeth Grace Gazlay5 (Robert,4 Robert,3 Maude,2 William1), born 10 May 1992 in Washington, D.C. Elizabeth married, first, 28 July 2014 in Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia, Joshua Keith Niswonger (born 17 December 1990, the son of James Keith Niswonger and Sharon Ann Bell). Elizabeth married, second, 18 March 2021 in Ohio, Joseph Ray Batts (born 26 January 1977, parents not determined2).

38. Christopher Joseph Gazlay (born Pagliaroni)5 (Kent,4 Robert,3 Maude,2 William1), born 11 March 1979 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Christopher married, first, Leslie Nicole Grove (born 22 March 1981 in Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, parents not determined3). Christopher married, second, 21 December 2002, Meredith Charlene Williams4 (born 21 March 1978, the daughter of _____ Williams and Vickie _____4). Christopher married, third, Crystal Kay Glass (born 31 August 1967, parents not determined5). Christopher was adopted by Kent William Gazlay.

Children of Christopher Joseph Gazlay (born Pagliaroni) and Meredith Charlene Williams:

 48i. Madison Gazlay, born 23 August 2004.2
 49ii. Olivia Gazlay, born xxxx.

39. Steven Paul Gazlay5 (Kent,4 Robert,3 Maude,2 William1), born 28 January 1984 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Steven married, 13 October 2018, Lacey N. Lancaster6, 7 (born 11 August 1987, parents not determined2).

  1. Email between Cynthia Bush Faticone and Lee Gazlay, several dates in May 2017, providing information on the Bush family.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. North Carolina, Department of Archives and History, Index to Vital Records, 1800-2000, Leslie Nicole Grove, born: 22 March 1981 in sfld [sic, Smithfield] Township, Johnston County, North Carolina; parent: Debbie Carol.
  4. facebook.com (website), personal page of Meredith Gazlay
  5. voteref.com.
  6. Information provided from personal knowledge
  7. The Knot (website: theknot.com), Katie & George [Katie Chaney and George Scheffer]. The entry provides biographical details and their place of their marriage.