Family History - Elnathan Gazley
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This family history features Elnathan Gazley and 37 of his descendants down to the fifth generation.
First Generation
1.
Elnathan Gazley,
1 born 9 May 1866 in Dutchess County, New York, the son of
Orlando E. Gazley and
Phoebe Elizabeth Holmes;
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 died 12 October 1947 in Waldemere Beach, Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut.
1, 12 Elnathan married, first,
Jennie C. Bowman6 (born ca. July 1865 in Stanfordville, Dutchess County, New York, the daughter of
Macy Bowman and
Sally Ann Couse;
6, 13, 14, 15, 16 Jennie died 28 December 1950 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York
13). Elnathan married, second, 19 April 1894 in Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey,
Adelaide ‘Addie’ Howe7, 23 (born May 1876 in Bangall, Dutchess County, New York, the daughter of
Morris Howe and
Catherine Tolman;
7, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 Addie died 11 June 1942
17). Their marriage ended in divorce.
24 Elnathan married, third, 20 July 1909 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut,
Ellen Gertrude ‘Nellie’ Morrissey8, 26 (born 20 December 1881 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut, parents not determined;
8, 9, 10, 11, 25 Nellie died 13 September 1951 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut
25). Elnathan is buried in Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut.
1, 12 Jennie is buried in Stanford Cemetery, Stanfordville, Dutchess County, New York.
13 Addie is buried in Union Hill Cemetery, East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut.
17 Nellie is buried in Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut.
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- Find a Grave (website). Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, Elnathan Gazley, born: 1864 [sic, although his gravestone also shows 1864, other records indicate his birth year as 1866]; died: October 1947 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut (from record, which includes a note: Waldermere Beach Died at home after a long illness).
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Claim Files, Elnathan Marshall Gazley, born: 9 May 1872 [sic, his birth year from other sources is 1866].
- U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Dutchess County, Clinton, Page No. 38, family of Orlando Gazeley (26, NY, farmer); Phebe Gazeley (25, NY); Elihu Gazeley [sic, this is undoubtedly Elnathan] (5, NY); George Gazeley (2, NY) [the age could be mistaken as a 9 but on close inspection is a 2].
- New York State Census, 1875, Dutchess County, Clinton, First Election District, page 5, family of Elathan [sic] Gazley (66, Dutchess [County], farmer); wife Sarah B. Gazley (63, Dutchess); son Orlando Gazley (31, Dutchess, farmer); wife Phebe Gazley (30, Dutchess); son Elathan [sic] Gazley (10, Dutchess); son George Gazley (6, Dutchess); sister [of Orlando] Emily Gazley (22, Dutchess); hired [hand] John Dixon (21, Sulivan [sic, Sullivan] farm laborer).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Dutchess County, Clinton, Enumeration District 31, Page No. 33, family of Ellnathan Gasley (71, New York, farmer); wife Sarah Gasley (68, New York); daughter Emily Gasley (27, New York); grandson Ella Gasley (15, New York) [he is believed to be Elnathan, the son of Orlando and Phebe Gazley]; servant Luis Germand (24, New York, farm laborer); servant Fannie Butler (22, New York, servant); servant Mary Esomber (19, New York, servant).
- New York State Census, 1892, Dutchess County, Clinton, Page 6, family of George H. Gazley (58, U.S., merchant); Homer Gazley (18, U.S.); Elnathan Gazley (28, U.S.); Jennie Gazley (28, U.S.); Myrta Gazley (8, U.S.); Wilber Gazley (4, U.S.).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury Town, Enumeration District 417, Sheet No. 9, family of Elnathan Gazeley (34, New York, May 1866, sawyer, mill); wife of 6 years Addie Gazeley (24, New York, May 1876, 1 child, 1 living); daughter May Gazeley (5, New York, April 1895).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie Town, Enumeration District 76, Sheet No. 2A, family of Elnethon Gazley (40, New York, ____ hand, farm work, 3rd marriage); married 1 year Neley Gazley (30, New York, 1st marriage, housekeeper, private family); sister [of Neley] Edna Morrsey (12, New York).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Enumeration District 251, Sheet No. 1B, family of Nellie Gazley (38, Connecticut, keeper, lodging house); husband El Nathan [sic] Gazley (49, New York, piano maker, factory); daughter Agnes Gazley (9, New York); son George Gazley (7, New York); daughter Marion Gazley (2/12, New York).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stratford Town, Enumeration District 1-215, Sheet No. 6A, family of Elnathan Gazley (53, New York, laborer, factory, first married age 33); wife Nellie Gazley (48, Connecticut, first married age 28); daughter Agnes Gazley (19, Connecticut, ____ factory); son George Gazley (17, Connecticut, work, grocery store); daughter Maryon Gazley (10, Connecticut).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stratford Town, Enumeration District 1-206, Sheet No. 11A, family of Elnathan Gazley (74, New York, block maker for E. Wheel Shop); wife Nellie Gazley (58, Connecticut) daughter Marion Gazley (20, Connecticut); br. in law Edward Morrisey (38, Connecticut, assembler, machine shop); niece Margery Morrisey (9, Connecticut).
- Obituary, The Bridgeport Telegram, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 13 October 1947, Elnathan Gazley, age 84. Died 12 October 1947, Waldemere Beach, Milford, Connecticut. The article names survivors including his wife, son, and two daughters.
- Find a Grave (website). Stanford Cemetery, Stanfordville, Dutchess County, New York, Jennie C. Bowman Eckert, born: 1865 in Stanfordville, Dutchess County, New York; died: 28 December 1950 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York [from record, which includes her obituary giving vital and biographical details with the names of her parents, daughter, and three grandchildren (albeit with two of the grandchildren’s last names spelled as Gagley instead of Gazley; and the names and links for her parents, spouse, and siblings].
- U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie City, ED 25, Sheet No. 12A, Jennie Eckert, 35, New York, July 1865, married 3 years, 2 children, 2 living, dressmaker; daughter Mertie Eckert [sic, she was born Gazley, and she retained that name as an adult]; 15, New York, Jan. 1885; son Wilber Eckert [sic, he was born Gazley, and he retained that name as an adult], 11, New York, Mch. 1889.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Orange County, Newburgh City, ED 48, Sheet No. 7B, Elmer E. Eckert, 44, New York, first marriage, manager, grocery store; wife of 12 years Jennie C. Eckert, 42, New York, second marriage, 2 children, 2 living, dressmaker, at home; son Wilber B. Eckert [sic, he was born Gazley and used that name as an adult], 21, New York, plumber, plumbing shop; mother Mary J. Eckert, 74, New York, widowed, 1 child, 1 living.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers City, Enumeration District 226, Sheet No. 13B, Elmer Eckert, 57, New York, boatman, U.S. Govt.; wife Jennie C. Eckert, 54, New York, dressmaker, own business.
- Find a Grave (website). Union Hill Cemetery, East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut, Adelaide Howe Boden, born: 8 May 1880 [sic, she is shown as 24 years old in the 1900 US Census]; died: 11 June 1942 [from record, which includes a note that she is the wife of George Boden, and provides the name and link for her daughter].
- New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, George Boden, 42, born in Aiden [sic, Arden], Orange County, New York, divorced, son of Benjamin Boden and Rebecca Smith; and Adelaide Howe Gazley, 34, born in B...gall [sic, most likely Bengall], Dutchess County, New York, divorced, daughter of Morris Howe and Catherina Tolman; married on 24 April 1911 in Bronx, New York, New York.
- New York State Census, 1892, Dutchess County, Stanford 2nd Election District, Page 10, Catherine Howe, 46, U.S.; Addie Howe, 19, U.S.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury, ED 484, Sheet No. 24B, Catherine Howe, 51, New York, widow, 1 child, 1 living; daughter Madeline Gazley, 31, New York, divorced, 1 child, 1 living; granddaughter Mazie Gazley, 13, New York; border Tracy Bowden, 19, Connecticut, apprentice, machine shop.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury, ED 445, Sheet No. 7A, George Boden, 53, New Jersey, gen. manager, brass factory; wife Adelaid Boden, 42, New York; step daughter May Lyall, 22, New York, married, nurse, dentist office; mother in law Catherine Howe, 65, New York, widowed; servant Richard Florence, 23, Connecticut, servant, private family.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury, ED 5-195, Sheet No. 5A, George Boden, 70, New York State, general mgr., brass factory; wife Adelaide Boden, 59, New York; daughter Mae Bollerer, 39, New York, married, [suppl. quest.: age at first marriage: 28 [she was actually married in 1913 at age 18 based on her marriage to Harold Lyall, so the age 28 is more likely her age when she married Mr. Bollerer]; number of children: 1]; granddaughter Joanne Bollerer, 7, Connecticut; maid Lottie Fletcher, 62, Connecticut, maid, private home.
- New Jersey Marriages, 1678-1985, Ellie M. Gazly, age 26, and Adeline Howe, age 21, married on 19 April 1894 in Hoboken, Hudson [County], New Jersey.
- Divorce Filing, Waterbury Evening Democrat, Waterbury, Connecticut, In several articles from June 1906 to January 1907, divorce suit brought by Elnathan Gazely [sic] against his wife Adelaide, alleging infidelity, and fight for custody of their 10 year old daughter. Mr. Gazely confronted Adelaide and Mr. George Boden and privately agreed to a payment of $600 from Mr. Boden as hush money to preserve his reputation. Ultimately the court dismissed the divorce suit for lack of evidence, and granted custody of their child to Mrs. Gazely. Apparently some time later, the couple did actually divorce, although the date is not known. Adelaide later married George Boden.
- Find a Grave (website). Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, Ellen G. “Nellie” Morrissey Gazley, born: 20 December 1881 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut; died: 13 September 1951 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut [from record, which provides the names and links for her father and siblings].
- Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Elnathan Gazley and Nellie Morrissey, married on 20 July 1909 in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Second Generation
2.
Myrta Emily Gazley2 (
Elnathan1), born 21 November 1884 in New York;
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 3 January 1963 in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York.
1, 7 Myrta married, 19 February 1908 in Tarrytown, Westchester County, New York,
Percy Fitch Banks9, 10 (born 20 August 1884 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, the son of
Charles G. Banks and
Evalinda Knapp;
4, 5, 8, 9 Percy died 4 September 1928 in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York
8). Percy is buried in Hillside Cemetery, Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York.
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3.
Wilbur B. Gazley2 (
Elnathan1), born March 1889 in New York;
2, 3, 11, 12 died 11 May 1929 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York.
13, 14 Wilbur married, 27 April 1912 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York,
Eleanor Monell15, 18, 19 (born 26 January 1890 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York, the daughter of
William Wallace Monell and
Aletta Van Buren;
12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Eleanor died 25 March 1976 in Highland, Ulster County, New York
13).
+ | 8 | i. | Elmer Monell ‘Al’ Gazley, born 26 March 1913 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York; died 7 January 1995. Married (1) Frances Joy MacIntire Married (2) Barbara H. _____ Married (3) Cathy Elaine Neil. |
+ | 9 | ii. | Eleanor Jane Gazley, born 14 July 1915 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut; died 29 December 1989 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York. Married Stephen Storozuk. |
| 10 | iii. | Myrta Emily Gazley, born 28 July 1917 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut;12, 17, 20, 21 died 15 April 2003.21 |
4.
Eva Mae Gazley2 (
Elnathan1), born 26 April 1895 in Stanfordville, Dutchess County, New York;
22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 died 21 August 1950 in East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut.
22, 29 Eva married, first, 11 November 1913 in Manhattan, New York City, New York,
Harold Morris Lyall23 (born ca. 1890 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut, the son of
Alexander Lyall and
Louise Nichols23). Eva married, second, 26 December 1928 in Manhattan, New York City, New York,
Alexander Valentine Bollerer32 (born 2 April 1901 in Connecticut, the son of
Valentine Bollerer and
Antoinette Niedl;
27, 30, 31 Alexander died 15 February 1965
30). Their marriage ended in divorce in ca. 1944 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
33 Eva is buried in Union Hill Cemetery, East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut.
22 Alexander is buried in East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
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5.
Agnes H. Gazley2 (
Elnathan1), born ca. 1911 in New York.
34, 35, 36 Agnes married, 9 May 1931 in Putnam County, New York,
Malcolm Eugene Reynolds37 (born ca. 1910 in Connecticut, the son of
Jason Reynolds and
Pricilla Cypher;
36, 37 Malcolm died 16 May 1963 in Coral Gables, Dade County, Florida
38).
6.
George Elnathan Gazley2 (
Elnathan1), born 17 September 1912 in New York;
34, 35, 39, 40 died April 1972.
39 George married, 24 July 1937 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut,
Elizabeth Dorothy Banas42, 43 (born 6 July 1916 in Connecticut, the daughter of
Michael Banas and
Elizabeth _____;
40, 41, 42 Elizabeth died 24 September 2011 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut
41, 42).
7.
Marion Gertrude Gazley2 (
Elnathan1), born 11 October 1919 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York;
34, 35, 44, 45, 46, 47 died 18 July 2000.
44, 46 Marion married
Thomas Peter Sette44 (born 9 January 1921, parents not determined;
48, 49 Thomas died 15 December 2012
48, 49). Marion and Thomas are buried in Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens East, Hollywood, Broward County, Florida.
44, 48
| 17 | i. | Margaret Ellen Sette, born 8 August 1951 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut;50 died 2 April 2018.50 |
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Myrta E. Banks, died: January 1963; born: 21 November 1884; residence place: New York.
- New York State Census, 1892, Dutchess County, Clinton, Page 6, family of George H. Gazley (58, U.S., merchant); Homer Gazley (18, U.S.); Elnathan Gazley (28, U.S.); Jennie Gazley (28, U.S.); Myrta Gazley (8, U.S.); Wilber Gazley (4, U.S.).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie City, ED 25, Sheet No. 12A, Jennie Eckert, 35, New York, July 1865, married 3 years, 2 children, 2 living, dressmaker; daughter Mertie Eckert [sic, she was born Gazley, and she retained that name as an adult]; 15, New York, Jan. 1885; son Wilber Eckert [sic, he was born Gazley, and he retained that name as an adult], 11, New York, Mch. 1889.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers, ED 146, Sheet No. 1B, Evalinda Banks, 53, New York, widowed, 6 children, 1 living; son Percey Banks, 25, New York, married 2 years, supt. insurance co.; daughter-in-law Myrta Banks, 24, New York, no children.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers City, Enumeration District 258, Sheet No. 2B, Percy F. Banks, 35, New York, manager, lighting electric; wife Myrta E. Banks, 34, New York; mother Evalinda Banks, 63, New York; border F. Burt Pope, 24, New York, electrician, elevator; border Annie Dooley, 68, New York, dressmaker.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Westchester County, Mount Vernon City, ED 60-147, Sheet No. 7B and 8A, Linnie Banks, 85, New York, widowed; daughter [sic, actually daughter-in-law] Myrta E. Banks, 48, New York, beauty parlor, own business.
- New York, State Health Department, Genealogical Research Death Index, 1957-1963; Myrta E. Banks, age 77, died: 3 January 1963 in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York.
- Find a Grave (website). Hillside Cemetery, Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York, Percy Fitch Banks, born: 20 August 1884 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York; died: 4 September 1928 in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York [from record, which includes his obituary giving vital and biographical details and his wife’s name; and the names and links for his parents].
- New York County Marriages, 1908-1935, Percy Fitch Banks, age 24; father: Charles G. Banks; mother: Evalinda Knapp; Myrta Emily Gazley, age 23; father: Elnathan M. Gazley; mother: Jennie Bowman; married 19 Feb. 1908 in Westchester [County], New York.
- Marriage Announcement, The Highland Democrat, Highland, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 7 March 1908, Percy F. Banks and Miss Myrta Gazely [sic], of Peekskill, were married at Tarrytown on February 19.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Orange County, Newburgh City, ED 48, Sheet No. 7B, Elmer E. Eckert, 44, New York, first marriage, manager, grocery store; wife of 12 years Jennie C. Eckert, 42, New York, second marriage, 2 children, 2 living, dressmaker, at home; son Wilber B. Eckert [sic, he was born Gazley and used that name as an adult], 21, New York, plumber, plumbing shop; mother Mary J. Eckert, 74, New York, widowed, 1 child, 1 living.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers City, Enumeration District 225, Sheet No. 12A, family of William Gazley [understood to be Wilbur Gazley] (31, New York, plumber); Eleanor Gazley (29, New York); son Elmer Gazley (6, New York); daughter Eleanor Gazley (4 5/12, New York); daughter Myrta Gazley (2 1/12, New York).
- Obituary, The Evening News, Newburgh, New York. 26 March 1976, Mrs. Eleanora [sic] Gazley, age 86. Died 25 March 1976. The article gives various vital and biographical details, and names her parents, husband, children, and brother.
- New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1929, Wilbur B. Gagley [sic, Gazley], died: 11 May in Newburgh, New York.
- New York County Marriages, 1908-1935, Wilber B. Gazley, age 23; father: Elnathan Gazley; mother: Jennie C. Bowman; Eleanor Monell, age 22; father: William W. Monell; mother: Aletta Van Buren; married 26 April 1912 in Orange County, New York.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers City, ED 60-378, Sheet No. 7A, nurse [in the Van Valen Sanatorium] Eleanor Gazley, 40, New York, widowed, first married age 22, practical nurse, private house.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers, Enumeration District 68-401, Sheet No. 13B, Eleanor Gazley (50, New York, widow); daughter Eleanor Gazley (24, Connecticut, nurse, hospital); daughter Myrta Gazley (22, Connecticut, stenographer, advertising corp.); cousin Homer Gazley (65, New York, retired, U.S. Post Office); border Grace Wilson (61, New York).
- A Genealogy of the Monell Family: an account of James Monell who settled in Wallkill Precinct, part of present Orange County, New York in 1723 and of his known descendants in all Monell branches down to the present time. By Wesley L. Baker, Douglaston, L.I., N.Y. The Tuttle Publishing Company, Inc., Rutland, Vermont, 1946. Page 103: second child of William Wallace Monell was Eleanor who married Wilbur B. Gazley. The entry provides vital and biographical details, and names their three children.
- Marriage Announcement, The Yonkers Statesman, Yonkers, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 2 May 1912, Miss Eleanor Monell, daughter of William Monell, and Wilber B. Gazley, formerly of Peekskill, were married in the parsonage of St. Paul’s Church, Peekskill, N.Y., by Rev. B. C. Warren, D.D., April 27. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Percy F. Banks, brother-in-law and sister of the groom.
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Myrta Emily Gazley, born: 28 July 1917 in Waterburg [sic, Waterbury], CT; father: Wilbur B. Gazley; mother: Eleanor Monell.
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, M. E. Gazley, born: 28 July 1917; died: 15 April 2003; residence zip code: 92056 [corresponding to Oceanside, San Diego County, California].
- Find a Grave (website). Union Hill Cemetery, East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut, Mae Gaysley [sic, Gazley] Boden Bollerer, born: 26 April 1900 [sic, she was shown as 5 years old in the 1900 US Census]; died: 21 August 1950 [from record, which provides the names and links for her mother and daughter].
- New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, Harold Morris Lyall, 23, born in Waterbury, Conn., single, son of Alexander [Lyall] and Louise Nichols; and Eva Mae Gazley, 18, born in Stanfordville, N.Y., divorced, daughter of Nathan [Gazley] and Adelaide Howe; married on 11 November 1913 in Manhattan, New York, New York.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury Town, Enumeration District 417, Sheet No. 9, family of Elnathan Gazeley (34, New York, May 1866, sawyer, mill); wife of 6 years Addie Gazeley (24, New York, May 1876, 1 child, 1 living); daughter May Gazeley (5, New York, April 1895).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury, ED 484, Sheet No. 24B, Catherine Howe, 51, New York, widow, 1 child, 1 living; daughter Madeline Gazley, 31, New York, divorced, 1 child, 1 living; granddaughter Mazie Gazley, 13, New York; border Tracy Bowden, 19, Connecticut, apprentice, machine shop.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury, ED 445, Sheet No. 7A, George Boden, 53, New Jersey, gen. manager, brass factory; wife Adelaid Boden, 42, New York; step daughter May Lyall, 22, New York, married, nurse, dentist office; mother in law Catherine Howe, 65, New York, widowed; servant Richard Florence, 23, Connecticut, servant, private family.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, Hartford County, East Hartford, ED 2-118, Sheet No. 5A, Alexander V. Bollerer [indexed as Bolleren], 29, Connecticut, first married age 28, tabulating mach.; May L. Bollerer, 26, New York, first married age 25.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury, ED 5-195, Sheet No. 5A, George Boden, 70, New York State, general mgr., brass factory; wife Adelaide Boden, 59, New York; daughter Mae Bollerer, 39, New York, married, [suppl. quest.: age at first marriage: 28 [she was actually married in 1913 at age 18 based on her marriage to Harold Lyall, so the age 28 is more likely her age when she married Mr. Bollerer]; number of children: 1]; granddaughter Joanne Bollerer, 7, Connecticut; maid Lottie Fletcher, 62, Connecticut, maid, private home.
- Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Mae B. Bollerer, died: 21 August 1950 in East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut; age 50; divorced.
- Find a Grave (website). East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, Alexander V. Bollerer, born: 2 April 1901; died: 15 February 1965 [from record, which provides the name and link for his wife, believed to be his second].
- U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain, ED 218, Sheet No. 8B, Valentine Bollerer, 39, Connecticut, proprietor, saloon; wife of 18 years Antoinette Bollerer, 38, Austria Bohemian, 2 children, 2 living; daughter Caroline A. Bollerer, 14, Connecticut; son Alexander V. Bollerer, 9, Connecticut.
- New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, Alexander Bollerer, 28, born in New Britain, Connecticut, son of Valentine [Bollerer] and Antoinette Neidle; Mae Lyall Boden, 25, born in Stan...ville, New York, daughter of George [Boden] and Addlaide Howe; married on 26 December 1928 in Manhattan, New York, New York.
- Divorce, Hartford Divorces Index, Vol. 100, 1944-45, Connecticut State Library, Bollerer, Alexander V., v. May L. Boden, page 256.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Enumeration District 251, Sheet No. 1B, family of Nellie Gazley (38, Connecticut, keeper, lodging house); husband El Nathan [sic] Gazley (49, New York, piano maker, factory); daughter Agnes Gazley (9, New York); son George Gazley (7, New York); daughter Marion Gazley (2/12, New York).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stratford Town, Enumeration District 1-215, Sheet No. 6A, family of Elnathan Gazley (53, New York, laborer, factory, first married age 33); wife Nellie Gazley (48, Connecticut, first married age 28); daughter Agnes Gazley (19, Connecticut, ____ factory); son George Gazley (17, Connecticut, work, grocery store); daughter Maryon Gazley (10, Connecticut).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stratford Town, E.D. 1-203, Sheet No. 17A, Malcolm Reynolds, 30, Connecticut, plumber, private; wife Agnes Reynolds, 30 [36 is crossed out], New York; son Malcolm Reynolds, 4, Connecticut.
- New York County Marriages, 1908-1935, Malcolm E. Reynolds, age 21; father: Jason Reynolds; mother: Pricilla Cypher; Agnes H. Gazley, age 21; father: Elnathan Gazley; mother: Nellie G. Morrisay; married 9 May 1931 in Putnam [County], New York.
- Obituary, The Bridgeport Post, Bridgeport, Connecticut (available at newspapers.com, and newspaperarchive.com), 17 May 1963, Malcolm E. Reynolds, died: 16 May 1963 in Coral Gables, age 53. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, three children, and one sister.
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). George Gazley, No. 048-01-4502; born: 17 December 1912; died: April 1972; last place of residence: Stratford, Fairfield [County], Connecticut.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Connecticut, New Haven County, Milford, E.D. 5-184, Sheet No. 77, George E. Gazley, 37, New York, agent, insurance co.; wife Elizabeth D. Gazley, 33, Conn.; daughter Joan E. Gazley, 9, Conn.; son Glenn M. Gazley, 2, Conn.
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Elizabeth D. Gazley, born: 6 July 1916; died: 24 September 2011; place of last residence: Stratford, Fairfield [County], Connecticut.
- Obituary, Stratford Star, Stratford, Connecticut (website: www.stratfordstar.com). Elizabeth Dorothy Gazley, died 24 September 2011 in Stratford, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details, including the names of her parents, husband, children, and grandchildren.
- Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ George Gazley and Elizabeth Bapas, married on 24 July 1937 in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
- Find a Grave (website). Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens East Hollywood, Broward County, Florida, Marion Sette, born: 1919; died: 2000 [from record]. She shares a grave marker with Thomas P. Sette that indicates Beloved wife, mother and aunt.
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Marion Gertrude Gazley, born: 11 October 1918 in Buffalo, New York; mother: Nellie Morrissey; father: Elnathan M.Gazley.
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Marion G. Sette, died: 18 July 2000; born: 11 October 1919.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stratford Town, Enumeration District 1-206, Sheet No. 11A, family of Elnathan Gazley (74, New York, block maker for E. Wheel Shop); wife Nellie Gazley (58, Connecticut) daughter Marion Gazley (20, Connecticut); br. in law Edward Morrisey (38, Connecticut, assembler, machine shop); niece Margery Morrisey (9, Connecticut).
- Find a Grave (website). Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens East Hollywood, Broward County, Florida, Thomas P. Sette, born: 1921; died: 2012 [from record]. His grave marker is shared with his wife Marion Sette.
- Obituary, fredhunters.com (website), Thomas Sette, born: 9 January 1921; died: 15 December 2012. The article provides the names of his wife and daughter.
- Obituary, fredhunters.com (website), Margaret Ellen Sette, born: 8 August 1951 in Bridgeport, Connecticut; died: 2 April 2018. The article provides the names of her parents.
Third Generation
8.
Elmer Monell ‘Al’ Gazley3 (
Wilbur,2 Elnathan1), born 26 March 1913 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York;
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 7 January 1995.
3, 6 Al married, first, 18 August 1935 in Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts,
Frances Joy MacIntire11 (born 24 May 1913 in Danby, Rutland County, Vermont, the daughter of
William A. MacIntire and
Elizabeth H. Livingston;
7, 8, 9 Frances died 1 December 2005
10). Al married, second,
Barbara H. _____ (born 18 November 1917, parents not determined
12). Al married, third, 30 September 1983 in Clark County, Nevada,
Cathy Elaine Neil13 (born 27 February 1948, parents not determined
12).
9.
Eleanor Jane Gazley3 (
Wilbur,2 Elnathan1), born 14 July 1915 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut;
4, 14, 15 died 29 December 1989 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York.
15 Eleanor married
Stephen Storozuk15 (born 19 March 1914 in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, parents not determined;
16, 17 Stephen died 5 December 2001
17).
11.
Joanne Mae Bollerer3 (
Eva,2 Elnathan1), born 8 September 1932 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut;
18, 19, 20 died 18 October 1996 in Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut.
18, 20, 21 Joanne married, first, 11 September 1954 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut,
Albert A. ‘Skip’ Lessard24 (born 17 April 1933 in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, the son of
Albert Lessard and
Edna Brann;
22, 23 Skip died 12 March 2006 in Marlborough, Hartford County, Connecticut
22, 23). Their marriage ended in divorce on 9 January 1974 in Hartford County, Connecticut.
25 Joanne married, second, 9 March 1976 in Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut,
Robert M. Burney26 (born ____, parents not determined). Joanne is buried in Union Hill Cemetery, East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut.
18 Skip is buried in Marlboro Cemetery, Marlborough, Hartford County, Connecticut.
22
12.
Malcolm Eugene Reynolds3 (
Agnes,2 Elnathan1), born 15 September 1935 in Connecticut.
12, 27 Malcolm married, 14 September 1980 in Madera County, California,
Joyce Ann Pritchett (née Fant) 29 (born 29 November 1952 in Merced County, California, parents not determined
28).
13.
Audrey Lois Reynolds3 (
Agnes,2 Elnathan1), born 9 March 1942.
12 Audrey married, first, March 1961 in Broward County, Florida,
William Maine III30 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce in April 1969 in Broward County, Florida.
31 Audrey married, second, June 1969 in Broward County, Florida,
Thomas Peter Pagano32 (born 31 December 1943, parents not determined
12).
14.
Richard Allison ‘Rick’ Reynolds3 (
Agnes,2 Elnathan1), born 13 June 1945;
33 died 22 November 2018 in Fresno, Fresno County, California.
33 Rick married, 14 November 1967,
Mary Frances Sellers33 (born ____, parents not determined).
15.
Joan Elizabeth Gazley3 (
George,2 Elnathan1), born ca. 1941 in Connecticut.
34 Joan married, 1 February 1964 in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut,
Stephen W. Firmender36 (born 15 August 1939 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, the son of
Stephen Firmender and
Mary Olivia;
35 Stephen died 15 April 2010 in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut
35).
16.
Glenn Marshall Gazley3 (
George,2 Elnathan1), born 3 April 1948 in Connecticut.
12, 34, 37 Glenn married, first, 12 August 1972 in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut,
Polly Canfield Waters37 (born ca. 1951, parents not determined
37). Glenn married, second,
Lucia Gentili (born 4 August 1948 in Sarnano, Macerata, Italy, the daughter of
Francesco Gentili and
Angela A. De Biasio;
38 Lucia died 17 January 2010 in Warren, Washington County, Vermont
38). Glenn married, third,
Candace Jayne Williams (born 25 February 1956, parents not determined
12).
- U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Elmer M. Gazley, born 1913 in New York; rank: separated with dependents; enlisted 8 March 1943 in New York City; rank: Private.
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Elmer Monell Gazley, born: 26 March 1913 in Peekskill, New York; mother: Ella Monell; father: Wilber Gazley. In a separate entry under the same social security number: Al Gazley, born: 26 March 1913; other name: Elmer Mon[] Gazley.
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Al Gazley, born: 26 March 1913; died: 7 January 1995.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers City, Enumeration District 225, Sheet No. 12A, family of William Gazley [understood to be Wilbur Gazley] (31, New York, plumber); Eleanor Gazley (29, New York); son Elmer Gazley (6, New York); daughter Eleanor Gazley (4 5/12, New York); daughter Myrta Gazley (2 1/12, New York).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Virginia, Norfolk County, Norfolk, ED 112-100, Sheet No. 13A, US Naval Operating Base Hampton Roads, Elmer M. [indexed as W.] Gazley, 18, New York, fireman.
- Obituary, Arizona, Peyson, Obituaries, 1948-2008 (available at familysearch.com), Al Monell Gazley, 81, of Scottsdale, died 7 January 1995. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, two daughters, one son, and one sister.
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Frances MacIntire Gazley, born: 24 May 1913; place of birth: Danby, Vermont; mother: Elizabeth H. Livingston; father: William A. MacIntire.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Vermont, Rutland County, Danby Borough, ED 11-10, Sheet No. 10B, William A. MacIntire, 58, New York, first married age 35, clergyman, congregational church; wife Elizabeth H. MacIntire, 54, New York, first married age 31; daughter Margaret E. MacIntire, 21, Vermont; daughter Frances J. MacIntire, 16, Vermont.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, New York County, Manhattan Borough, Enumeration District 31-570, Sheet No. 3A, Margaret MacIntire, 31, Vermont, single, registered nurse, own business; partner [actually, Frances and Margaret are sisters] Frances Gazley, 27, Vermont, married, stenographer, insurance firm.
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Frances M. Dudley, born: 24 May 1913; died: 1 December 2005.
- Wedding Announcement, Greenfield Daily Recorder-Gazette, Greenfield, Massachusetts, 31 August 1935, Frances Joy MacIntire and Elmer Monell Gazley, married on 18 August 1935 at the Rustic Ridge [in Northfield, Massachusetts]. The article provides the names of their parents.
- This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
- Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Al Gazley and Cathy E. Neil, married on 30 September 1983 in Clark [County], Nevada.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers, Enumeration District 68-401, Sheet No. 13B, Eleanor Gazley (50, New York, widow); daughter Eleanor Gazley (24, Connecticut, nurse, hospital); daughter Myrta Gazley (22, Connecticut, stenographer, advertising corp.); cousin Homer Gazley (65, New York, retired, U.S. Post Office); border Grace Wilson (61, New York).
- Obituary, Poughkeepsie Journal, Pouchkeepsie, New York, 2 January 1990, Eleanor Storozuk, died 29 December 1989 in Poughkeepsie, New York. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, siblings, and children.
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Stephen Storozuk, born: 19 March 1914 in Wilmington, Delaware; mother: Minnie Jehornoski; father: John Storozuk.
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Stephen Storozuk, born; 15 March 1914; died: 5 December 2001.
- Find a Grave (website). Union Hill Cemetery, East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut, Joanne Mae Bollerer Burney, born: 8 September 1932 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut; 18 October 1996 in Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut [from record, which provides the name and link for her mother].
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury, ED 5-195, Sheet No. 5A, George Boden, 70, New York State, general mgr., brass factory; wife Adelaide Boden, 59, New York; daughter Mae Bollerer, 39, New York, married, [suppl. quest.: age at first marriage: 28 [she was actually married in 1913 at age 18 based on her marriage to Harold Lyall, so the age 28 is more likely her age when she married Mr. Bollerer]; number of children: 1]; granddaughter Joanne Bollerer, 7, Connecticut; maid Lottie Fletcher, 62, Connecticut, maid, private home.
- Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, 19 October 1996, Joanne (Bollerer) Lessard Burney, died 18 October 1996 in Glastonbury, Connecticut. The article provies vital and biographical details and the names of her son and daughter-in-law, daughter and son-in-law, two granddaughters, a friend, and her place of burial.
- Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Joanne M. Burney, died: 18 October 1996 in Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut; age 64; divorced; father’s surname: Bollerer; spouse’s name: Rober [sic, Robert?].
- Find a Grave (website). Marlboro Cemetery, Marlborough, Hartford County, Connecticut, Albert A. Lessard, born: 17 April 1933; died: 12 March 2006 [from record, which includes a note Born /me. Left children].
- Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, 13 March 2006, Albert A. “Skip” Lessard, 72, of Marlborough, died 12 March 2006 in Marlborough, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, daughter and her husband, son and his wife, brothers, sisters, and three grandchildren, and his place of burial.
- Connecticut Marriage Records, 1897-1968 (available at ancestry.com), Joanne Bollerer and Albert Lessard; married on 11 September 1954 in Middletown, Connecticut.
- Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org. Alber A. Lessard and wife Joan [sic, believed to be a partial name in the record]; married September 1954 in Connecticut; separated July 1973; divorced 9 January 1974 in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Robert M. Burney, 60, and Joann M. Lessard, 43; married on 9 March 1976 in Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stratford Town, E.D. 1-203, Sheet No. 17A, Malcolm Reynolds, 30, Connecticut, plumber, private; wife Agnes Reynolds, 30 [36 is crossed out], New York; son Malcolm Reynolds, 4, Connecticut.
- California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Joyce Ann Fant, born: 29 November 1952 in Merced County, California; parents: Poncet.
- California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Malcolm E. Reynolds, age 45, and Joyce A. Pritchett or Fant, age 27; married on 14 September 1980 in Madera County, California.
- Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, William Maine III and Audrey Lois Reynolds, married on March 1961 in Broward County, Florida; certificate number 8758, volume 1955.
- Florida Divorce Index 1927-2001. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, William Maine III and Audrey Lois Maine, divorced on April 1969 in Broward County, Florida; certificate number 8218, volume 1351.
- Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Thomas P. Pagano and Audrey Lois Maine, married on June 1969 in Broward County, Florida; certificate number 23761, volume 2770.
- Obituary, Times West Virginian, Fairmount, West Virginia (website: obituaries.timeswv.com), 10 January 2019, Richard “Rick” Allison Reynolds, died: 22 November 2018 in Fresno, California; born: 13 June 1945 in Rhode Island, NY [sic; it is unclear where he was born based on this obituary entry]. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, siblings, children, grandchildren, and place of burial.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Connecticut, New Haven County, Milford, E.D. 5-184, Sheet No. 77, George E. Gazley, 37, New York, agent, insurance co.; wife Elizabeth D. Gazley, 33, Conn.; daughter Joan E. Gazley, 9, Conn.; son Glenn M. Gazley, 2, Conn.
- Obituary, Connecticut Post, 16 April 2010, Stephen W. Firmender, died 15 April 2010 in Stratford, Connecticut. The article provides biographical and vital details, and the names of his parents, children, grandchildren, and other relatives.
- Wedding Announcement, The Bridgeport Post, Bridgeport, Connecticut. 2 February 1964, Miss Joan Elizabeth Gazley and Stephen W. Firmender, married on 1 February 1964 in Stratford, Connecticut.
- Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Glenn M. Gazley, age 24, and Polly C. Waters, age 21, married on 12 August 1972 in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Obituary, StoweToday.com (website), Stowe, Vermont. Lucia Gentili, died 17 January 2010 in Warren, Vermont. The article provides biographical and vital details, and the names of her parents, husband, siblings, and three children, including Carson Evan Gazley and his wife Dannia.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Jessica Elizabeth Gazley, born: 6 December 1974 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont; father: Glenn Marshall Gazley; mother: Polly Canfield Waters.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
18.
Jil Gazley4 (
Elmer ‘Al’,3 Wilbur,2 Elnathan1), born 9 October 1946;
1 died 13 November 2011.
2 Jil married
Craig W. Starkey (born ca. 1941, parents not determined
1).
20.
Jet Gazley4 (
Elmer ‘Al’,3 Wilbur,2 Elnathan1), born 17 August 1954.
1 Jet married
Mark S. Moskowitz (born 2 December 1949, parents not determined
1).
22.
Suzanne Storozuk4 (
Eleanor,3 Wilbur,2 Elnathan1). Suzanne married
_____ Berry (born ____, parents not determined).
23.
Sharon M. Lessard4 (
Joanne,3 Eva,2 Elnathan1). Sharon married
Wayne Shekla (born ____, parents not determined).
24.
Steven L. Lessard4 (
Joanne,3 Eva,2 Elnathan1). Steven married
Lori _____ (born ____, parents not determined).
28.
Scott Marshall Firmender4 (
Joan,3 George,2 Elnathan1), born 9 July 1965.
1 Scott married
Holly Whitlock (born ____, parents not determined).
29.
Carrie Elizabeth Firmender4 (
Joan,3 George,2 Elnathan1), born 16 April 1967.
1 Carrie married
Randy Lester (born ____, parents not determined).
31.
Carson Evan Gazley4 (
Glenn,3 George,2 Elnathan1), born 11 December 1983 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont.
1, 3 Carson married
Dannia Gloria Cordova (born ca. 1979, parents not determined
1).
- This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
- Obituary, The Arizona Republic, 13 November 2011, Jil Gazley Starkey, died: 3 November 2011. The article provides biographical details and the names of her husband, mother, sister, and brother.
- Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Carson Evan Gawain Gentili Gazley, born 11 December 1983 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont; father: Glenn Marshal Gazley, age 35, born in Bridgeport, Connecticut; mother: Lucia Gentili, age 35, born in Italy. [Information is from the Copy of Certificate of Live Birth; names in the index are incorrect (e.g., Garley).]