Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Aaron Gazlay


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 Aaron Gazlay and 123 of his descendants down to the ninth generation.


First Generation
1. Aaron Gazlay,1 born 16 May 1773 in Edmeston, Otsego County, New York, the son of John Gazlay and Sarah Furman; (the year is shown as 1775 in some records);1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 29 September 1830 in Edmeston, Otsego County, New York.1, 3, 4 Aaron married, 11 January 1797 in Yorktown, Westchester County, New York, Abigail Sutton3, 9 (born 1 February 1780, the daughter of Andrew Sutton and Elizabeth Montross;1, 3, 6, 7 Abigail died 29 May 1855 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York3, 8). Aaron and Abigail are buried in Gazlay Cemetery, South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York.1

Children of Aaron Gazlay and Abigail Sutton:

+2i. David Montross Gazlay, born 12 February 1798 in Dutchess County, New York; died 3 May 1877 in Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut. Married Angeline Elizabeth Warner (née Gleason) .
 3ii. Amanda Gazlay, born 12 February 1800;1 died 10 November 1830.1 Amanda is buried in Gazlay Cemetery, South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York.1
 4iii. Leah Gazlay, born 13 February 1802;1 died 9 July 1827.1 Leah is buried in Gazlay Cemetery, South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York.1
 5iv. John Harley Gazlay, born 4 February 1804 in New York;1, 10, 11 died 19 October 1869.1 John was deaf and dumb. He was a pupil at the New York Institution, and later served as a deaf and dumb assistant to the teachers at the school.12 John is buried in Gazlay Cemetery, South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York.1
+6v. Sarah Sallie Gazlay, born April 1810 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York; died 22 November 1902 in Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut. Married Benjamin ‘Uncle Ben’ Warner.
+7vi. Albert S. Gazlay, born ca. 1811 in Otsego County, New York; died 29 September 1886 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Married Harriet L. Moor.
+8vii. Orville F. Gazlay, born 24 February 1814 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; died 1 April 1872. Married Mary Elizabeth VanCise.
+9viii. Charles M. Gazlay, born ca. 1815 in Otsego County, New York; died before 1880. Married (1) Martha Ann _____ Married (2) Catherine E. Cornell.
+10ix. Addison Mandel Gazlay, born 31 December 1818 in Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; died 17 July 1881 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Married Sallie Louise Wheeler.
 11x. Delos W. Gazlay, born 9 April 1821;1 died 17 July 1840.1 Delos is buried in Gazlay Cemetery, South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York.1
+12xi. Henry Martin Gazlay, born 29 February 1824 in New York; died 2 June 1894. Married Angeline Elizabeth Gazlay (née Gleason) .

  1. Cemetery Inscriptions, The Gazlay Cemetery, South Edmeston, New York. Copy of all inscriptions existing on 30 March 1902 copied by Charles H. Gazlay. List available on various web sites.
  2. Genealogy of the Gazlay Family, collated by Theodore Gazlay, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1890; unpublished. Transcription available at Gazlay Family History (website).
  3. Gazlay History, compiled by Margaret Howe in 1955-1956 (copy available at Gazlay Family History - Sources). Margaret Howe indicated that the document is “based on material my mother Inez L. Gazlay collected, but never lived to edit. Her material has just been copied and explains the more extensive material on generation V and VI. Other information has been added which I found from numerous sources.” Unpublished, 29 pages. Several differences in dates have been found between this document and others, especially A Genealogy of the Leavenworth Family; the latter is considered the more accurate source.
  4. The Gazlay Family in America, with sections titled “Ten Generations of American Gazlays” for several branches of the Gazlay family. Document is marked on one page, “From Gerard Gazlay, Jr. Jan. 1980.” Unpublished, nine unnumbered pages. Photocopy in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  5. Gazlay Family Tree, Henry Willis Gazlay 1854-1934 Ancestors & Descendants, by Francis P. Gazlay, Northville, Mich., 1978
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Town of New Berlin, page 150, family of Abigail Gazlay, 68 NY; Charles Gazlay, 35, NY, pedlar; David M. Gazlay, 13, NY; Mary C. Gazlay, 8, NY. Relationships are not indicated but Charles is probably the son of Abigail (who is probably the widow of Aaron Gazlay).
  7. Journal of the Reverend Silas Constant, Edited by Emily Warren Roebling. Printed for Private Circulation by J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, 1903. Republished in 1976 and 1984 by the Somers Historical Society, Somers, New York. Pages 233-234, in a footnote related to the marriage of Katharen Sutton and Griffin Budd at the home of Andrew Sutton on 23 January 1794, indicating “Andrew and Elizabeth (Montross) Sutton, had beside Katharine above, John, Jacob, Edward, Mary, Abby, and Andrew.”
  8. Deaths, Madison Observer, Morrisville, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), [exact date uncertain, probably around 24 June] 1855, In New-Berlin, 28th ult. [i.e., 28 May], Mrs. Abigail Gazlay, relict of Aaron Gazlay, in the 76th year of her age. [Her death date in a compiled family history document is given as 29 May 1855, which is also the date shown on her gravestone.]
  9. Journal of the Reverend Silas Constant, Edited by Emily Warren Roebling. Printed for Private Circulation by J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, 1903. Republished in 1976 and 1984 by the Somers Historical Society, Somers, New York. Pages 291 and 378, marriage of Aaron Gazely [sic] and Abigail Sutton on 11 January 1797 at the widow Sutton’s home.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Jno. H. Gazley (35, NY, teacher, deaf & dumb).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Otsego County, Edmeston, Page No. 146, family of Benjamin (age 55) and Sarah Warner (age 52), with Harley Gasley (age 60, listed as deaf and dumb).
  12. Annual report of the Directors of the New York Institution for the instruction of the Deaf and Dumb to the Legislature of the State of New York; for the year ending 31st Dec. 1827. New York: 1828, pages 2, 21, and 34.
Second Generation
2. David Montross Gazlay2 (Aaron1), born 12 February 1798 in Dutchess County, New York;1, 2, 3 died 3 May 1877 in Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut.1, 4 David married, 13 February 1868 in Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Angeline Elizabeth Warner (née Gleason) 3, 10, 11 (born 9 March 1834 in Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut, the daughter of Guy Gleason and Pamelia Combs;3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Angeline died 1 March 1908 in Nahant, Essex County, Massachusetts5). David is buried in Grove Street Cemetery, Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut.1 Angeline is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nahant, Essex County, Massachusetts.5

While living in Chenango County, New York, David is listed as donating $3.00 to the New York Institution in 1827, undoubtedly in support of his brother John who was a deaf and dumb pupil there.12

As early as 1834, David was living in Nelson County, Kentucky, where he signed a petition sent to the U.S. Senate.13

On 8 September, 1838, while living in Jefferson County, Kentucky, David purchased eighty acres of land in Crawfordsville, Indiana, that were available from the sale of public lands. The property is described as “the North East quarter of the South East quarter and the South West quarter of the South East quarter of section three, in Township fifteen north, of Range Six West, in the District of lands subject to sale at Crawfordsville, Indiana, containing eighty acres.” It is unknown whether he ever lived on this land.14

David was a school teacher and principal during the establishment of the Louisville, Kentucky, public school system. The Legislature of Kentucky granted the first charter to the town of Louisville in 1828. In the month of March, 1829, John C. Bucklin, the first mayor of the city, recommended, in a message to the council, “the adoption of some well-digested system for establishing a permanent free school.” Mr. Manor Butler, a gentleman at the time widely known in the West as an able educator, was appointed principal teacher. For a period of five years the schools went on prosperously under the able superintendence of Mr. Butler. At the close of the school year, 1833-4, however, becoming dissatisfied with the Lancasterian Method of instruction, then very popular with the city authorities, Mr. Butler resigned his position as principal. David M. Gazlay, having recently arrived in Louisville from New York, succeeded Mr. Butler as principal and also had special charge of the Grammar School. During this same year, the Night School System was inaugurated in Louisville, which is credited with having the first night school and the first Superintendent of Schools in the United States. On October 22, 1834, a resolution was adopted ordering a night school to be opened on the first Monday in November and continue in session four months. This school was to be taught by the principals of the Grammar and Primary Departments of the city school, Mr. David M. Gazlay and Mr. Joseph Toy. Mr. Toy had been elected principal of the Primary Department of the city school in September. On February 21, 1835, Messrs. Gazlay and Toy made a report of the work of the night school for the session just closed. During the session, twenty-two boys had been in attendance studying reading, writing, and arithmetic. The night school was conducted for another four month session on 16 November 1835, with Mr. Gazlay as teacher. The session closed on March 12, 1836, with a total enrollment of twenty-four pupils. A majority of these were apprentices in the various shops in the city. With this session, the night school closed until 1842.15, 16

David apparently continued teaching in Louisville to at least 1851, as suggested by advertisements in several grammar and spelling books for Mitchell’s American System of Standard School Geography. The advertisements include testimonials by various educators, such as one in 1848 by D. M. Gazlay: “I have partially examined Mitchell’s Geography and Atlas, and am convinced that it is superior to Woodbridge or Olney both in arrangement and correctness, and have introduced it into my school.”17

He is probably the D. M. Gazlay who is listed in the US tax assessment list, residing in Division No. 3 of Collection District No. 3 of the State of Kentucky, 27 June 1863, and so he was apparently still living in Louisville, Kentucky at the time.18

David is listed as Montross Gasley in the 1865 New York census, living with his sister Sarah (Gazlay) Warner and her husband Benjamin. This is the only known public record where he is listed as Montross, which is understood to be his middle name based on an unpublished family history. It seems likely that David moved with Sarah and Benjamin to the north-eastern corner of Connecticut (“the quiet corner”) soon after 1865, possibly to be near their daughter-in-law Angeline (Gleason) Warner since their son Addison had died the previous year in the Civil War, leaving Abigail to care for their three year old daughter Pamelia.2

He married Angeline (nee Gleason) Warner in Massachusetts in 1868 and settled in Pomfret, Connecticut, where he spent his remaining years in retirement.


6. Sarah Sallie Gazlay2 (Aaron1), born April 1810 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York;2, 10, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 died 22 November 1902 in Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut.24 Sarah married, 18 October 1832, Benjamin ‘Uncle Ben’ Warner2, 24 (born 22 July 1805 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, the son of Asahel ‘Axel’ Warner and Mary Kimball;2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 Uncle Ben died 8 May 1907 in Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut25). Sarah and Uncle Ben are buried in Grove Street Cemetery, Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut., 25

Sarah is found in some records as Sallie but in most records as Sarah. It is not clear if they are first and middle names or if one is a nickname.

Benjamin was the second oldest of nine children of Axel and Mary (Kimball) Warner. He and his wife Sarah Gazlay lived to celebrate their seventieth wedding anniversary. Benjamin was a tanner for over forty years, as well as being a farmer. He was a contemporary of every president after Washington. At the time of his death at the age of 102, Benjamin was the oldest voter in the State of Connecticut.25


Children of Sarah Sallie Gazlay and Benjamin ‘Uncle Ben’ Warner:

+13i. Addison Gazlay Warner, born ca. 1836 in New York; died 1 June 1864 in Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia. Married Angeline Elizabeth Gleason.
+14ii. Harriet Augusta Warner, born 14 May 1842 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York. Married William Williams Mathewson.

7. Albert S. Gazlay2 (Aaron1), born ca. 1811 in Otsego County, New York;10, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 died 29 September 1886 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.26, 33, 34 Albert married Harriet L. Moor (born ca. 1810 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, parents not determined;27, 28, 31, 35 Harriet died 15 March 1878 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York35, 36). Albert and Harriet are buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.26, 35

Children of Albert S. Gazlay and Harriet L. Moor:

+15i. Catherine Amanda Gazlay, born ca. 1837 in New York. Married John Reidenbach.
 16ii. Ann E. Gazlay, born ca. 1842 in New York.27, 28
+17iii. Spencer Moor Gazlay, born 6 August 1846 in New York; died 8 November 1925 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Married Eliza R. Lyon.

8. Orville F. Gazlay2 (Aaron1), born 24 February 1814 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York;37, 38, 39, 40 died 1 April 1872.10, 37 Orville married Mary Elizabeth VanCise38, 40 (born ca. November 1816 in New York, the daughter of John Cornelius VanCise, Jr. and Polly Cotton38, 39, 41, 42). Orville is buried in Mt. Upton Cemetery, Town of Guilford, Chenango County, New York.37

Orville served as a private in the Civil War as a member of Company A, 157th New York Infantry.43


Children of Orville F. Gazlay and Mary Elizabeth VanCise:

+18i. Delos W. Gazlay, born ca. 1841 in Chenango County, New York; died 25 March 1865 in Memphis, Tennessee. Married Frances A. Sharp.
+19ii. Abigail Ann ‘Abbie’ Gazlay, born ca. July 1841 in New York; died 15 September 1913 in Benzonia, Benzie County, Michigan. Married James M. A. Miller.
+20iii. Ellen Adelaide Gazlay, born 10 January 1844 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died 15 August 1919 in Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico. Married Charles Edwin Palmer.
+21iv. Rena C. Gazlay, born 1860 in New York; died 15 May 1935. Married (1) Charles L. Stimson Married (2) Lyman Parson Judson.

9. Charles M. Gazlay2 (Aaron1), born ca. 1815 in Otsego County, New York;10, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 died before 1880. Charles married, first, presumably, Martha Ann _____ (born ca. September 1820 in New York, parents not determined;49, 50, 51, 52, 53 Martha died 23 February 1909 in Averill Park, Rensselaer County, New York54). Charles married, second, Catherine E. Cornell45 (born ca. 1833 in Chenango County, New York, parents not determined;45, 46, 47, 48, 55 Catherine died 12 July 1905 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York56). Martha is buried in Hillside Cemetery, Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York.57

Charles M. Gazlay’s early life is sketchy. He is found in the 1850 census living in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York, with his mother, Abigail Gazlay, and two minors, David M. Gazlay and Mary C. Gazlay, who are presumed to be his children. Several records provide circumstantial evidence that their mother, and presumably Charles’ first wife, was named Martha Anna (maiden name unknown). Charles and Martha apparently lived in Rensselaer County, New York, where at least Mary Cornelia Gazlay was born, as indicated in the 1855 New York census. Various records link Charles, Martha, David and Mary individually to events and locations in Rensselaer County. Indeed, one record suggests that Charles was in Rensselaer County in 1845. A Troy, New York, newspaper article indicates that a Charles M. Gazley [sic] was indicted for passing counterfeit money, “five several times,” in a Grand Jury in Troy, in December 1845. He did not make an appearance, but apparently his bail was paid in the amount of one hundred dollars for each of the five offenses.58

Perhaps this prompted him to relocate to New Berlin, where he is found from 1850 to at least 1865 based on census records. One supposes that Charles and Martha divorced some time prior to 1850; Martha subsequently remarried at least once and possibly twice. Shortly after 1850, Charles married a woman named Catherine, with whom he had three more children: Henry M., Charlie M., and Georgina. An 1859 New York business directory lists Charles M. Gazlay as a retail grocer in New Berlin. By 1869 he, his wife, and youngest three children had relocated to Brooklyn, New York, when a Brooklyn directory lists Charles M. Gazlay as a carpenter. The 1870 census also lists him as a carpenter and living in Brooklyn with his family.

An advertisement for the grand opening of Gazlay’s Wine House in Philadelphia in the Philadelphia Inquirer on 22 June 1871 lists Charles M. Gazlay and Company, Proprietors. He is likely the Charles M. Gazlay who is found in Philadelphia city directories in 1871, working at a publishing company, and in 1872, working in a restaurant. The latter directory also lists David M. Gazlay, presumably Charles’ eldest child, working and living at a different address from Charles. David lived in Philadelphia with his family for several years before and after 1870, according to various records. There’s no indication whether Charles’ family was with him in Philadelphia during this time. Trow’s New York City directory of 1879 lists Chas. M. Gazlay in that city working in a liquor store, and again David M. Gazlay is listed in the same directory but at a different address and workplace.

Charles apparently died before 1880, as his wife Catherine is listed as a widow in the 1880 census, living in Old Saybrook, Connecticut with their daughter Georgiana, and no other records have been found after this time that mention Charles M. Gazlay.

Catherine apparently moved with her youngest daughter Georgiana to Old Saybrook, Connecticut, after her husband Charles died, as shown in the 1880 census. Newburgh, New York, city directories for 1891-1895, 1897-1898 and 1900-1903 list a Mrs. C. M. Gazlay, widow, or a Catherine Gazlay, widow, indicating that she relocated there. This aligns with the death record for a Catherine Gazley in 1905.


Children of Charles M. Gazlay and Martha Ann _____:

+22i. David Montross Gazlay, born 17 September 1835 in New York; died 31 May 1895 in Nassau, Rensselaer County, New York. Married (1) Anna Sophia _____ Married (2) Mary Jane Shepherd Married (3) Mary Malvina Jennings.
+23ii. Mary Cornelia Gazlay, born ca. August 1842 in Rensselaer County, New York; died 3 January 1907 in Dunham Hollow, Rensselaer County, New York. Married (1) Zial R. Avery Married (2) John H. Flower.

Children of Charles M. Gazlay and Catherine E. Cornell:

+24i. Henry M. Gazlay, born ca. 1852 in Chenango County, New York; died 18 August 1900 in Bronx County, New York. Married Sarah _____.
 25ii. Charlie M. Gazlay, born ca. 1857 in New York.46, 47, 48
+26iii. Georgiana Eveline Gazlay, born ca. 1861 in New York; died 5 June 1933. Married (1) William E. Gleason Married (2) John Henry Koehler.

10. Addison Mandel Gazlay2 (Aaron1), born 31 December 1818 in Edmeston, Otsego County, New York;10, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 died 17 July 1881 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.59, 64, 65 Addison married, 11 February 1851 in Oldham County, Kentucky, Sallie Louise Wheeler70 (born 25 February 1834 in Simpsonville, Shelby County, Kentucky, the daughter of Josiah H. Wheeler and Malvia Russell;61, 62, 63, 66, 67, 68, 69 Sallie died 2 January 1917 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky66). Addison and Sallie are buried in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.66, 71, 71

The History of the Ohio Falls cities and their counties provides a comprehensive biography of Addison:72

Addison W. Gazley [sic, Addison M. Gazlay] was born at Edmiston [sic], Otsego county, New York, December 31, 1818. He was educated in the public schools and an academy near Rochester till his fourteenth year, when for five years he was a clerk in a store at Binghampton. In 1837 he borrowed $100 from his brother and started west. After visiting a number of the larger cities he came to Louisville, and soon found employment with Mr. A. Bayless, with whom he remained three years. Between 1840 and 1845 he divided his time between commercial affairs and the study of law, at the latter date was admitted to the bar, and one year later began practice in Louisville, where he has since labored. His professional life has been a success, affording him the means of discharging long-standing, burdensome debts, some of them contracted while a student, and one to his older brother dating back to his twelfth year. In 1874 he organized the Louisville Plate Glass company, and refusing the presidency, he accepted the vice-presidency. He has long been identified with the order of Masons. On the 11th of February, 1851, he was married to Miss Sallie L. Wheeler, daughter of Josiah Wheeler, of Oldham county, Kentucky. They have five living children. Mr. Gazley has had a busy and laborious life, but his pecuniary success and the eminence he has gained in his profession have given him ease and competency, with the esteem of all who know him, for his old age.

Addison’s obituary provides additional details of his professional life:65

Death of Addison M. Gazlay

Addison M. Gazlay died at Louisville July 17, aged 61 years. He was an old an reputable lawyer of Louisville, and well known to the members of the bar and prominent commercial houses of the Eastern cities, among the latter of which he had a large clientage. He was for many years the attorney for A. T. Stewart & Co., of this city, and a number of other large drygoods houses in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. His many friends will regret to hear of his death.


Children of Addison Mandel Gazlay and Sallie Louise Wheeler:

+27i. Addison Madison Gazlay, born 28 January 1852 in LaGrange, Kentucky; died 13 September 1926 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Married Maria Alves Soaper.
+28ii. Sallie Malvina Gazlay, born 14 April 1858 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; died 7 March 1928 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Married William Gazlay Hamilton.
+29iii. Webster Gazlay, born 17 February 1862 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; died 17 February 1914 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Married (1) Annie P. S. Duvall Married (2) Eliza Emily ‘Lida’ Hampton.
 30iv. Reginald Gazlay, born ca. 1866 in Kentucky;62, 63, 64, 73 died 25 August 1893 in Siasconset, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts.73 Reginald is listed as an advertising agent and clerk in several directories for Louisville, Kentucky, from 1884 to 1890. An article in The New York Times describes the circumstances of Reginald’s drowning [his age is misstated in the article]:74 Summer Visitor at Sconset Drowned. Nantucket, Mass., Aug 26--At Sconset. Reginald Gazlay, twenty-four years of age. who had been visiting Major J. M. Wright of Louisville, Ky., and who was an expert swimmer, went into the water yesterday, though the sea was very rough and bathing was pronounced unsafe. He swam a long distance, but before he could reach the shore he became exhausted. Ewing Speed, another of the Summer visitors here, started out after him. He succeeded in getting him almost ashore, but before he could get through the heavy surf he became exhausted. Assistance came from shore and Speed was saved, but all efforts failed to restore life to young Gazlay. Reginald is buried in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.71
+31v. Unadilla Gazlay, born 11 May 1872 in Kentucky; died 1 August 1957 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Married Omar C. Mead.

12. Henry Martin Gazlay2 (Aaron1), born 29 February 1824 in New York;7, 10, 75, 76 died 2 June 1894.75, 77 Henry married, 4 September 1878 in Boston, Massachusetts, Angeline Elizabeth Gazlay (née Gleason) 7, 78 (born 9 March 1834 in Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut, the daughter of Guy Gleason and Pamelia Combs;3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Angeline died 1 March 1908 in Nahant, Essex County, Massachusetts5). Henry is buried in Grove Street Cemetery, Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut.75 Angeline is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nahant, Essex County, Massachusetts.5

Henry served as a corporal in the Mexican War in Company H, First Regiment, Kentucky. He enrolled on 19 May 1846 in Louisville, and was discharged on 9 June 1847 in New Orleans.79


  1. Cemetery Inscriptions, Grove Street Cemetery, Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut; available at CTGenweb Project. D. M. Gazlay, born Feb. 12, 1798, died May 3, 1877.
  2. New York State Census, 1865, Chenango County, New Berlin, Page 681, family of Benjamin Warner (59, RI, laborer), Sarah Warner (55, Otsego County, 1 child), and border Montross Gasley (67, Dutchess County). This is undoubtedly David M. Gazlay, son of Aaron and Abigail Gazlay, living with his sister Sarah (Gazlay) Warner and her husband. This is the only known public record where he is listed as Montross, which is understood to be his middle name based on an unpublished family history.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Connecticut, Windham County, Pomfret, Page No. 36, family of Guy (age 70) and Pamelia Gleason (age 59), with Ellen E. (age 25), Edgar O. (age 16), David M. Gazlay (age 73) and Angie E. Gazlay (age 36), with Pamelia M. Warner (age 8) (this is the daughter of Angeline by her first husband).
  4. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut, D. M. Gazlay, 3 May 1877, age 79 years. Married. Residence at time of death Pomfret, CT. Cause of death Embolism. Duration of disease 8 years. Occupation School Teacher. Color or race White. Attending Physician at Putnam, CT. Certificate data posted by Adine Wakefield 4 August 2000 at genforum.genealogy.com.
  5. Death Certificate, Massachusetts, Certificate (Return of a Death) No. 75, Angeline E. Gazlay (maiden name Gleason), 1 March 1908 in Nahant, Massachusetts, age 73 years, 11 months, 22 days. The certificate gives the names of her parents and their places of birth, and the name of her husband Henry M. Gazlay.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Connecticut, Windham County, Pomfret, Page No. 60, family of Guy (age 60) and Parmelia Gleason (age 49), with Illen E. (age 16), Angeline E. (age 26), William F. (age 22), Edgar C. (age 6), Mary A. (age 23) and Stephen O. Hendrick (age 15).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, Windham County, Putnam, Enumeration District 138, Page No. 45, family of Henry M. Gazlay (age 56) and wife Angeline E. Gazlay (age 46).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, Windham County, Putnam Town, Enumeration District 522, Sheet No. 11B, family of Angeline Gazley, age 70, born Feb 1830, with daughter Minnie Warner, age 38, born Jan 1862. Their ages and birth dates are believed to be incorrect in this census record based on other records (including the death certificate for Angeline). Angeline and Minnie are also shown in the same 1900 census in Nahant, Massachusetts (see), possibly indicating that Angeline maintained two homes. The Nahant census record is believed to be more reliable for their ages and birth dates.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Massachusetts, Essex County, Nahant Town, Enumeration District 413, Sheet No. 9A, family of Angeline Gazlay, age 66, born Mar 1834, with daughter Minnie Warner, age 38, born May 1862.
  10. Last Will and Testament, David M. Gazlay, will written September 8, 1876. Summary of will provided by Adine Wakefield in a posting at genforum.genealogy.com. The will names the following individuals: widow Angeline E. Gazlay; brother Henry M. Gazlay, Putnam CT; A. M. Gazlay, Louisville, KY; sister Sally Warner, Woodstock, NY; brother Charles M. Gazlay, Jefferson County, KY; brother Albert S. Gazlay; deceased brother Oroville Gazlay; Renu (sp?) C. Gazlay, daughter of Oroville Gazlay; Ellen A. Palmer (formerly Ellen A. Gazlay), daughter of Oroville Gazlay, lived in Ruttum (?) Vermont; Abbie (Abby) A. Miller (formerly Abbie A. Gazlay), daughter of Oroville Gazlay, lived in State of Florida, San Mateso. [Note: the family members in this Will match nearly exactly the composition of children of Aaron and Abigail Gazlay named in at least one other record, so this David M. Gazlay is strongly believed to be their eldest son.]
  11. Massachusetts Marriages, 1695-1910, available at familyhistory.org. Marriage of D. M. Gazley, age 70, and Angeline E. Warner, age 34, on 13 Feb 1868 in Webster, Massachusetts. Record includes names of all parents. This is Angeline’s second marriage, so the surname of her parents is incorrectly listed as Warner; her maiden surname is Gleason.
  12. Annual report of the Directors of the New York Institution for the instruction of the Deaf and Dumb to the Legislature of the State of New York; for the year ending 31st Dec. 1827. New York: 1828, pages 2, 21, and 34.
  13. Public Documents Printed by order of the Senate, First Session of the Twenty-Third Congress, begun and held in the City of Washington, December 1, 1834. Volume IV, containing documents 267-372. Washington: Printed by Duff Green. 1834. Document 367, Memorial from the Citizens of Nelson County, Kentucky, Disapproving of the removal of the Deposites [sic], and in favor of the re-charter of the Bank of the United States. May 14, 1834, Referred to the Committee on Finance, and ordered to be printed. Names of people who signed include David M. Gazlay.
  14. Land Grant, Certificate No. 29,918, General Land Office of the United States at Crawfordsville, Indiana, dated 8 September 1838, granting eighty acres to David M. Gazlay from the sale of public lands.
  15. Annual Report of the Board of Trustees of the Public Schools of Louisville, for the Year Ending June 30, 1870. Louisville, KY., 1870. Article on the History of the Night Schools, pages 147-149. Digitized copy available at Google Books.
  16. The University Monthly, Volume I., Nos. 4 & 5, New York, June and July, 1871. Article on the Public Schools of Louisville, Kentucky. Digitized copy available at Google Books.
  17. First Lessons in Grammar, by Samuel S. Green, A.M., Philadelphia, Thomas Cowperthwait & Company, 1848: Louisville, Ky.
  18. U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918 Record for D M Gazlay [indexed as Gaglay]. Available at ancestry.com.
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Town of New Berlin, page 172, family of Benjamin Warner (age 45), Sarah Warner (age 39), Addison J. Warner (age 14), and Harriet A. Warner (age 8).
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Otsego County, Edmeston, Page No. 146, family of Benjamin (age 55) and Sarah Warner (age 52), with Harley Gasley (age 60, listed as deaf and dumb).
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Connecticut, Windham County, Woodstock, page 7, Benjamin (age 64) and Sarah Warner (age 59).
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, Windham County, Woodstock, Enumeration District 132, Page No. 24, family of William W. Mathewson, age 51, wife Hattie, age 38, son Bertie (initials unclear), age 19, daughter Nellie T., age 18, father-in-law Benj Warner, age 74, and mother-in-law Sallie Warner, age 70.
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, Windham County, Woodstock, Enumeration District 522, Sheet No. 6B, family of William W. (age 41, born Feb 1829) and wife Harriet A. Mathewson (age 58, born May 1842), married 41 years, with Benjamin Warner (age 94, born Jul 1805) and Sarah Warner (age 90, born Apr 1810), married 67 years.
  24. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Mrs. Benjamin Warner [Sarah Gazlay Warner], 26 November 1902.
  25. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Benjamin Warner, 8 May 1907.
  26. Find a Grave (website). Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Albert S. Gazley, born: 1811 in New York; died: 29 September 1886 in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife and child).
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Kings County, Village of Williamsburgh [now Brooklyn], Page 388, family of Albert (age 39, book seller) and Harriet Gaslin (age 39), Cath (age 13), Ann E. (age 8), and Spencer (age 4).
  28. New York State Census, 1855, New York County, New York City, First ED, 20th Ward, family of Albert S. Gasley (45, Dutchess Co., mason, resident for 18 years); wife Harriet Gasley (45, New York, resident for 20 years); daughter Ann Gasley (14, Otsego Co., resident for 12 years); son Spencer Gasley (9, New York, resident for 9 years); John Reidench [sic, Reidenbach] (26, Germany, marble cutter, resident for 17 years); wife Amanda Reidench (18, New York, resident for 18 years); son John Reidench (10/12, New York, resident for 10/12 years); plus two other families including surnames Cushing, Brennan, and Briggs.
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, New York County, New York City, Page No. 18, family of John (age 30, marble dealer) and Cath. Rydenback (age 23), with Jn. (age 6), Wm. (age 4), Harriet (age 2), and Albert Gazley (age 49, marble dealer).
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, New York County, New York, Page 68, Albert Gazly (59, NY, book agent).
  31. New York State Census, 1875, Kings County, Brooklyn, First ED, Fifteenth Ward; Page 9, family of Albert S. Gazlay (64, Otsego); wife Harriet Gazlay (65, New York).
  32. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 130, Page No. 1, family of Amanda Reidenbach (age 43), with son John A. (age 26), son William A. (age 24), daughter Harriet A. (age 22), daughter Lillian S. (age 14), son Frank B. (age 12), daughter Anna L. (age 10), and father Albert S. Dazlay [sic] (age 69).
  33. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Gazlay, Albert S., 29 September 1886, Kings County, age 70 years.
  34. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate of Death, Certificate No.: 11752; Albert S. Gazlay, died: 29 September 1886 in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York; age: 70 years 6 months; birthplace: United States; father’s birthplace: United States; mother’s birthplace: United States; place of burial: Cypress Hills Cemetery.
  35. Find a Grave (website). Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Harriet L. Moor Gazley, born: 1810 in New York; died: 14 March 1878 in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York (from record, which provides the names and links for her husband and one child).
  36. Deaths, Brooklyn Union Argus, Brooklyn, New York, available at Brooklyn Genealogy (website); Harriett Gazlay, died 15 March 1878, age 68.
  37. Mt. Upton Cemetery Records, Town of Guilford, Chenango County, New York; available at New Horizons Genealogy. Orville F. Gazlay, b. at So. Edmeston, N. Y., Feb. 24, 1814 d. Apr. 1, 1872, ae. 58
  38. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Town of Guilford, family of Orville Gazlay (age 35), Mary E. (age 35), Abigail A. (age 11), Delos M. (age 9), and Ellen (age 6).
  39. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, Page 112, family of Orvill (age 43) and Mary Gazley (age 42), daughter Abbie (age 21), son Delos (age 18), and daughter Ellen (age 16).
  40. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Chenango County, Town of Guilford, Page 19, family of Orville (age 54) and Mary E. (age 54) Gazley, and daughter Rene (age 9).
  41. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Vermont, Rutland County, Rutland Village, Enumeration District 188, Page No. 15B; borders (among others) in the family of Francis P. and Martin G. Everts: Chas. E. Palmer (37, Vermont, merchant-clothing); wife Ellen A. Palmer (35, New York); wife’s sister Rena C. Gazlay (22, New York); mother in law Eliza Gazlay (65, New York).
  42. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Illinois, Cook County, Proviso Township, River Forest Village, Enumeration District 1182, Sheet No. 8A; family of Chas E. Palmer (55, Vermont, 1844, caterer); wife of 36 years Ellen A. Palmer (55, New York, 1844, 1 child, none living); m-in-law M. Gazley (83, New York, Nov 1816, widow, 4 children, 3 living); step sister [sic, actually sister-in-law] Hattie A. Miller (68, New York, July 1841, widow, no children); step sister [sic, actually sister-in-law] Mrs. Stimpson (39, New York, Oct 1858, no children); b-in-law, married 7 years, Chas. L. Stimpson (62, Massachusetts, Mar 1838, salesman); plus four servants.
  43. Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; available at ancestry.com. Name of Soldier: Orvill F. Gazlay; Name of Dependent: Mary E. Gazlay (widow).
  44. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Town of New Berlin, page 150, family of Abigail Gazlay, 68 NY; Charles Gazlay, 35, NY, pedlar; David M. Gazlay, 13, NY; Mary C. Gazlay, 8, NY. Relationships are not indicated but Charles is probably the son of Abigail (who is probably the widow of Aaron Gazlay).
  45. New York State Census, 1855, Chenango County, New Berlin, family of Charles M. Gazlay (39, Otsego, Grocer, resided here for 12 years); wife Catherine Gazlay (22, Chenango, resided here for 4 years); child Cornelia Gazlay (14, Rensselaer, resided here for 12 years); child Henry Gazlay (3, Chenango, resided here for 3 years); border Daniel Cornell (17, Chenango, resided here for 1/12 year).
  46. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Page 83, family of Charles Gazley (43, New York, grocer); Catharine Gazley (26, New York); Henry Gazley (8, New York); Charlie Gazley (3, New York).
  47. New York State Census, 1865, Chenango County, New Berlin, Page 687, family of Charles M. Gazlay (51, Westchester, house maker married 2 times); wife Catharine E. Gazlay (31, Chenango, married once; parent of 3 children); child Henry M. Gazlay (13, Chenango); child Charlie M. Gazlay (8, Chenango); child Georgiana Gazlay (4, Chenango).
  48. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, King County, Brooklyn, page no. 33, family of Charles Gassley [sic] (54, N.Y., carpenter); Catherine Gassley (35, N.Y.); Henry Gassley (18, N.Y., works in theater); Charles Gassley (13, N.Y.); Georgiana Gassley (10, N.Y.); Jacob Cooney (25, Ireland, bartender).
  49. New York State Census, 1865, Rensselaer County, Troy, South Part of the 7th Ward, Page 18, Mrs. Eliza Dunning [or Durning], 64, Otsego, seamstress, 5 children, married once, now widowed; border Martin Conner, 23, Ireland, laborer; border Cordelia Conner, 19, Rensselaer, border Hattie Lupe, 5, Rensselaer; niece Mrs. Martha Gazley, 40, Rensselaer, servant, 4 children, married once, now widowed. [Martha is believed to be the first wife of Charles M. Gazley; it is presumed that they divorced before 1850, and since Charles was apparently still living in 1865, the indication of “now widowed” on Martha’s census entry represents that she is divorced, since there is no explicit indicator for that. The indication of ‘niece’ for the relation to the head of the family may provide a clue to Martha’s identity and maiden name.]
  50. New York State Census, 1875, Albany County, Rensselaerville, Page 15, family of Abram Coon (70, Columbia [County], farmer); wife Anna M. Coon (67, Columbia [County]). [Both of their ages here appear to be high by several years.]
  51. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Rensselaer County, Nassau, Enumeration District 176, Page No. 12, family of Abram Coons (70, New York, farmer, cripple); wife Martha Coons (59, New York). They are living near Martha’s granddaughter Carrie Gazlay who is living in the household of Abram’s sister Lavantia [Coons] Hollas.
  52. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Rensselaer County, Nassau Town, Enumeration District 45, Sheet No. 21B, family of Martha Coons (79, New York, Sept 1820, widow, 4 children, 1 living); daughter Cornelia Flower (57, New York, Aug 1842, married 10 years, no children, button hole collars home).
  53. New York State Census, 1905, Rensselaer County, Nassau, Second Election District, Page 4, three related families: head Willie C. Clifford (47, farmer); wife Aurulia [sic] Clifford (51); mother Lavantia Hollis (77); servant Francelia Carrier (56); head Leander Coon (37, farmer); wife Maggie L. Coon (29); head Martha A. Coon (84); daughter Flower C. Coon [sic, Cornelia Flower; her surname was not Coon] (62).
  54. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1909, Martha Coons, died: 23 February 1909 in Averill Park, Rensselaer County, New York.
  55. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, Middlesex County, Old Saybrook, Enumeration District 83, Page No. 9A, family of Cathrine Gazlay (44, New York, widow, dress maker); daughter Georgina Gazlay (18, New York).
  56. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1905, Catherine Gazley, died 12 July 1905 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York.
  57. Notice of Interment. The Semi-Weekly Times, Troy, New York. 5 March 1909, Notes from Out of Town. West Stephentown, Mrs. Martha Coons was interred in the cemetery recently. [This is understood to refer to Hillside Cemetery in Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York].
  58. Troy Daily Whig, Troy, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 19 December 1845, article about Charles M. Gazley being indicted by a Grand Jury for passing counterfeit money.
  59. Correspondence from Dr. Lida G. Chase to Lee Gazlay, January 2012, including photos, biographical data and vital statistics of various family members.
  60. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Kentucky, Oldham County, Division No. 1, Page 74, Ad. Gazlay (35, N. York, atty at law).
  61. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Page No. 185, (in the National Hotel): family of Addi M. Gazeler [sic] (40 N.Y., lawyer); Sarah Gazeler (26, Ky.); Addison Gazeler (8, Ky.); Sallie Gazeler (2, Ky.).
  62. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Page No. 223, family of A. M. Gazley (51, New York, lawyer); Sallie Gazley (36, Kentucky); Addison Gazley (18, Kentucky, student); Sallie M. Gazley (12, Kentucky); Webster Gazley (8, Kentucky); Reginald Gazley (4, Kentucky); plus 4 servants.
  63. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 129, Page No. 19, Family of M. Gazlay (62, NY, lawyer), wife Sallie (47, Ky), son Addison (28, Ky, lawyer) and his wife Maria (27, Ky), son Webster (18, Ky), daughter Reginald (14, Ky, and is actually a son, not a daughter, based on other records), and daughter Unidilla (8, Ky). Also, daughter Sallie Hamilton (22, Ky) and her husband Wm. G. Hamilton (35, La, mdse broker).
  64. The Gazlay Family in America, with sections titled “Ten Generations of American Gazlays” for several branches of the Gazlay family. Document is marked on one page, “From Gerard Gazlay, Jr. Jan. 1980.” Unpublished, nine unnumbered pages. Photocopy in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  65. Obituary, The New York Evening Express, New York. Available at fultonhistory.com. 20 July 1881, Death of Addison M. Gazlay on 17 July 1881. The article provides brief details of his professional life.
  66. Death Certificate, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Registration No. 42, Sallie Louisa Gazlay, died 2 January 1917 in Norton Home and Infirmary, Louisville, Kentucky. Certificate shows her date and place of birth and names of her parents.
  67. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, Gazlay, Addison M.; Born: 28 Jan 1852, LaGrange, Ky; Died: 13 Sep 1926, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Buried: Graceland Cemetery, 15 Sep 1926; Age: 74; Occupation: lawyer; Father: Addison M. Gazley, born in Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; Mother: Sallie Wheeler, born in Simpsonville, Ky; Spouse: Maria Soaper Gazley.
  68. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 60, Sheet No. 4B, Sallie L. Gazley (widow, born July 1835, age 65, 4 children, 4 living), and daughter Unadilla Gazlay (single, born May 1872, age 28). Her birth year is given as 1834 in other records. Also, her known fifth child apparently died before 1900 and was not counted in this census.
  69. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 121, Sheet No. 1BA, family of Wm. G. (age 64) and Sallie G. Hamilton (age 58, 2 children born, none living), married 32 years. Also, mother-in-law Sallie L. Gazlay (widow, age 76, 5 children, 4 living).
  70. Oldham County [Kentucky] Marriages 1824-Early 1900s. Available at rootsweb.com. Marriage of Addison M. Gazlay and Sallie L. Wheeler 11 February 1861.
  71. Cemetery Record, Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky (website); Section O Lot 340, includes the following people, presumed to be related (burial dates shown): A. M. Gazlay (8/9/1881); Lida Hampton Gazlay (1/17/1968); Reginald Gazlay (8/29/1893); Sallie Josephine Gazlay (11/7/1920); Sallie L. Gazlay (1/4/1917); Webster II Gazlay (2/6/1969); Webster Gazlay (2/19/1914).
  72. History of the Ohio Falls cities and their counties. Mt. Vernon, Ind.: Windmill Publications, 1882. Authors: Howard Steamboat Museum. Pages 509-510: biographical sketch of Addison M. Gazlay.
  73. Kentucky Death Records 1852-1953, available at Ancestry.com. Reginald Gazley (indexed as Andrew J. Gazlay, probably because the entry is hard to read), died 25 August 1893, age 27; drowned.
  74. The New York Times, 27 August 1893, “Summer Visitor at Sconset Drowned.”
  75. Cemetery Inscriptions, Grove Street Cemetery, Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut; available at CTGenweb Project. Henry M. Gazlay, born Feb. 29, 1824, died June 2, 1894
  76. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, California, Plumas County, Rich Bar Township, Page No. 34, Henry M. Gazely [sic] (35, N.Y., miner).
  77. Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934, available at FamilySearch.org. Henry M. Gazlay, died 2 June 1894 in Putnam, Hartford, Connecticut. [Putnam is in Windham County; the including of Hartford as part of the place of death is not understood.]
  78. Massachusetts Marriages, 1695-1910, available at familyhistory.org. Marriage of Henry M. Gazley, age 54, and Angeline E. Gazley, age 44, on 4 Sep 1878 in Boston, Massachusetts. Record includes names of all parents.
  79. Mexican War Veterans, Report of the adjutant general of the state of Kentucky, Frankfort, Ky. Capital Office, J. D. Woods, public printer and binder, 1889. Page 74, Roll of Company H, First Regiment Kentucky; H. M. Gazlay, Corporal, enrolled 19 May 1846 in Louisville, Ky, for 1 year; mustered 9 June 1846; discharged 9 June 1847, New Orleans.
Third Generation
13. Addison Gazlay Warner3 (Sarah,2 Aaron1), born ca. 1836 in New York;1, 2 died 1 June 1864 in Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia.3 Addison married Angeline Elizabeth Gleason10 (born 9 March 1834 in Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut, the daughter of Guy Gleason and Pamelia Combs;4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Angeline died 1 March 1908 in Nahant, Essex County, Massachusetts4). Addison is buried in Grove Street Cemetery, Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut.3 Angeline is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nahant, Essex County, Massachusetts.4

Addison was a school teacher in Putnam, Connecticut. He twice served in the Union army during the Civil War, and was killed in the Battle of Ashland, Virginia. See his biographical sketch for details: Addison Gazlay Warner


Child of Addison Gazlay Warner and Angeline Elizabeth Gleason:

 32i. Pamelia Sarah ‘Minnie’ Warner, born May 1862 in Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut.6, 8, 9, 10, 11

14. Harriet Augusta Warner3 (Sarah,2 Aaron1), born 14 May 1842 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.1, 2, 12, 13, 14 Harriet married, 28 September 1858 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York, William Williams Mathewson2, 14 (born 9 February 1829 in Brooklyn, Windham County, Connecticut, the son of Rufus Smith Mathewson and Faith Williams McClellan;2, 12, 13, 14, 15 William died 31 May 1901 in Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut14).

Children of Harriet Augusta Warner and William Williams Mathewson:

+33i. Albert M. McClellan ‘Bertie’ Mathewson, born 19 October 1860 in Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut. Married Mary E. Foster.
+34ii. Ellen Trumbull ‘Nellie’ Mathewson, born 17 March 1862 in Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut. Married John Deforest Haskell.

15. Catherine Amanda Gazlay3 (Albert,2 Aaron1), born ca. 1837 in New York.16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Catherine married, 18 August 1853 in New York, New York, John Reidenbach21, 22 (born ca. 1830 in Bavaria, Germany, parents not determined17, 18, 19).

Children of Catherine Amanda Gazlay and John Reidenbach:

 35i. John A. Reidenbach, born ca. August 1854 in New York.17, 19, 20
 36ii. William E. Reidenbach, born ca. 1856 in New York.19, 20
 37iii. Harriet A. Reidenbach, born ca. 1858 in New York.19, 20
 38iv. Lillian S. Reidenbach, born ca. 1866 in Kings County, New York.19, 20
+39v. Frank V. Reidenbach, born ca. 1868 in Kings County, New York. Married Laura C. Osmond.
 40vi. Anna L. Reidenbach, born ca. 1870 in Kings County, New York.19, 20
 41vii. Frederick Reidenbach, born ca. 1874 in Kings County, New York.19

17. Spencer Moor Gazlay3 (Albert,2 Aaron1), born 6 August 1846 in New York;16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 died 8 November 1925 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.23, 30 Spencer married, ca. 1871, Eliza R. Lyon24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32 (born January 1851 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, the daughter of William Lyon and Catherine _____;24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32 Eliza died 13 July 1936 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York31, 33). Spencer is buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.23, 30 Eliza is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Kew Gardens, Queens County, New York.31

Children of Spencer Moor Gazlay and Eliza R. Lyon:

+42i. Stella L. Gazlay, born April 1873 in New York; died 9 May 1943 in Hollis, Queens County, New York. Married (1) John Henry Stack Married (2) David Mullon.
+43ii. Albert Mortimer ‘Bertie’ Gazlay, born 25 September 1877 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 10 December 1902 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Married Josephine F. ‘Josie’ Haight.
+44iii. Lillian S. Gazlay, born 25 August 1883 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Married (1) Harry Dale Cowan Married (2) Clarence Devere Scofield.

18. Delos W. Gazlay3 (Orville,2 Aaron1), born ca. 1841 in Chenango County, New York;34, 35, 36 died 25 March 1865 in Memphis, Tennessee.34, 37, 38 Delos married Frances A. Sharp39 (born ____, parents not determined). Delos is buried in Memphis National Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.37

Delos served in the Civil War, Company G, Eleventh New York Cavalry, “Scott’s 900.” He enlisted 21 December 1863 at Oxford, New York. Shortly after his company arrived at Thibodaux on the Bayou La Fourche, Louisiana, in April 1864, Delos and J. Carpenter took possession of an abandoned printing office and published a newspaper called the “Union Guidon.” Several numbers were issued, but when the company was ordered to rejoin the regiment the publication had to be abandoned. The first issue was published on 18 May 1864.34, 38

Delos died on 25 March 1865 of wounds received in action near Memphis, Tennessee.34, 37, 38


19. Abigail Ann ‘Abbie’ Gazlay3 (Orville,2 Aaron1), born ca. July 1841 in New York;35, 36, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 died 15 September 1913 in Benzonia, Benzie County, Michigan.45 Abbie married James M. A. Miller (born ca. 1841 in New York, parents not determined41, 44).

Child of Abigail Ann ‘Abbie’ Gazlay and James M. A. Miller:

 45i. William Miller, born ca. September 1884 in Florida.44

20. Ellen Adelaide Gazlay3 (Orville,2 Aaron1), born 10 January 1844 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York;35, 36, 40, 42, 43, 46, 47 died 15 August 1919 in Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico.47 Ellen married, 8 September 1864 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Charles Edwin Palmer42, 46, 47, 49 (born 21 August 1842 in Pittsford, Rutland County, Vermont, the son of Thomas Haig Palmer and Johanna P. Fenton;42, 46, 47 Charles died 24 January 1906 in River Forest, Cook County, Illinois48). Ellen and Charles are buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois.47, 48

Ellen (known as Adelaide) moved to Benzonia, Michigan, after her husband Charles’ death, and she operated a small orchard there. On the return trip from Pacific Beach, California, where she had sought medical improvement, she was traveling by train with her sister Rena G. Judson. Ellen became ill during the trip, which took them across the Mojave Desert during the daytime, and she died from exhaustion in Gallup, New Mexico.47

Charles and his wife Ellen lived in Rutland County, Vermont, early in their marriage, and moved in the early 1880s to Chicago, Illinois. They were in the catering business, and Charles managed the tearoom at Marshall Field’s department store in Chicago up to 1906 when Charles died, the same week as Marshall Field. Marshall Fields developed the concept of a department store tea room. In the 1800s, it was considered improper for a lady to have lunch in a downtown restaurant while being unescorted by a gentleman. In 1890, when a Marshall Fields store clerk, Sarah Hering (or Herring) offered a chicken pot pie with a shopper, Fields store manager Harry Gordan Selfridge came up with the idea of opening a department store tea room so women could luncheon downtown during their shopping trips and avoid having to return home just for lunch. It is unclear which tea room Charles Palmer managed, but it may have been the original South Tea Room. It was certainly not the renowned Walnut Room, since that opened in 1907, the year after Charles’ death.47, 50


Child of Ellen Adelaide Gazlay and Charles Edwin Palmer:

 46i. Charlie Palmer, born ca. 1869;47 died ca. 1869.47 Charlie is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Pittsford, Rutland County, Vermont.47

21. Rena C. Gazlay3 (Orville,2 Aaron1), born 1860 in New York;40, 42, 43, 46, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 died 15 May 1935.51 Rena married, first, 2 June 1892 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Charles L. Stimson52 (born ca. March 1838 in Massachusetts, parents not determined;42, 52 Charles died 25 April 1906 in River Forest, Cook County, Illinois57). Rena married, second, 10 July 1910 in Benzonia, Benzie County, Michigan, Lyman Parson Judson53 (born 1840 in Ohio, parents not determined;53, 55, 56, 58 Lyman died 27 June 1932 in Benzie County, Michigan58). Rena is buried in Benzonia Township Cemetery, Benzonia, Benzie County, Michigan.51 Lyman is buried in Benzonia Township Cemetery, Benzonia, Benzie County, Michigan.58

22. David Montross Gazlay3 (Charles,2 Aaron1), born 17 September 1835 in New York;59, 60, 61, 62 died 31 May 1895 in Nassau, Rensselaer County, New York.62, 63 David married, first, 4 November 1858 in New York, New York, Anna Sophia _____64 (born ca. 1835, parents not determined;64 Anna died 29 October 1859 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California65). David married, second, 22 April 1861 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, Mary Jane Shepherd71 (born ca. 1829 in England, the daughter of John Shepherd and Sarah Davis;66, 67, 68 Mary died 27 February 1864 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York67, 69, 70). David married, third, Mary Malvina Jennings60 (born ca. 1845 in New York, parents not determined;60, 61, 72, 73, 74 Mary died 4 September 1921 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York75, 76). David is buried in Hillside Cemetery, Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York.62 Mary is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.66, 77 Mary is buried in Hillside Cemetery, Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York.75

David Montross Gazlay led a fascinating life—publisher, printer, restaurateur, patriot, husband, father—and died at the early age of 59 years. He left a legacy of innovation in advertising in city directories. David published several noteworthy directories, periodicals, and other publications, and he played a key role in California’s decision to align with the Union on the brink of the Civil War. David left only one natural descendant who lived to adulthood, a daughter, and no natural grandchildren; his two adopted daughters both grew to adulthood and had descendants, some to present day.

A detailed biographical sketch is presented here: David Montross Gazlay

Anna was apparently something of an entrepreneur, as evidenced by an announcement of her employment office, the only one exclusively for females and run by females, followed by over three months of advertisements, such as the one below, that ran both before and after her death.78

MRS. A. S. GAZLAY’S

FEMALE

EMPLOYMENT OFFICE,

249 Washington st., near cor. Stockton,

SAN FRANCISCO.

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The only office in the city exclusively for Females and under Female Supervision.--Centrally and respectably located. No charge to employers. Country orders promptly attended to.

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REFERENCES.

REV. DR. CHEEVER, Pastor Church of the Puritans, New York.

MRS. M. O. ROBERTS, corner 18th street, and 5th Avenue, New York.

REV. J. C. HOOLBROOK, First Congregational Church, San Francisco.

September 24th, 1859.--3m


The references cited in the advertisement are interesting. Anna’s connection to Rev. Cheever is not known, but Anna met and became friends with Rev. Holbrook and his wife on their travels from the east coast to California. In fact, after Anna’s death (shortly following the birth of her third child, Anna Sophia Gazlay, who also died a few days later), Rev. Holbrook and his wife adopted and raised Anna’s two surviving children. The Mrs. M. O. Roberts mentioned as a reference is undoubtedly Caroline, the second wife of Marshall Owen Roberts, a prominent American merchant who founded and operated the U.S. Mail Steamship Company, and later purchased and operated the competing Pacific Mail Steamship Company. These companies provided cargo and passenger transport between New York and San Francisco, by way of the Isthmus of Panama and other intermediate ports. It may be that Anna met Mrs. Roberts on her travels, or at least found a supportive reference for Anna’s female employment office.

Identifying Mary’s birth surname as Shepherd is based on circumstantial evidence. What is known is that a Mary S. Bowker married David M. Gazlay in San Francisco on 22 April 1861, that a Mary Gazlay died on 27 February 1864 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, and that a Mary S. Gazlay (or Gazley) is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn in a lot belonging to the Shepherd family. This Mary Gazlay is believed to be David M. Gazlay’s wife. David, originally from New York, was known to be in California for several years starting in 1858, and returned to New York in late 1863 or early 1864, likely with his wife Mary.66

The name Mary S. Gazley tops the gravestone in Green-Wood Cemetery that also bears the barely readable name of Sarah D. Shepherd, who died on 20 May 1876 in Brooklyn. Sarah bought the grave lot in 1864, shortly before Mary’s burial, so one surmises that the lot was purchased specifically for that purpose. With both Sarah and Mary’s names appearing on the same gravestone, the presumption is that they were related, most likely as mother (Sarah) and daughter (Mary).66, 77, 79

Sarah Shepherd’s will names several children, including Sarah R., wife of William Bowker, residing in San Francisco (in 1876). Association of the surname Bowker with both Mary and Sarah, and both in San Francisco, seems more than a coincidence. It’s possible that sisters Mary and Sarah married Bowker brothers, but records suggest that John William Bowker first married Mary, and after her death married Sarah R.80

The sad funeral notice for both Mary and her daughter Carrie is shown below.75

DOUBLE FUNERAL TODAY

Mrs. Mary M. Gazlay, who died Sunday, and her daughter, Mrs. Carrie A. Hamilton, who died in the Homeopathic hospital Thursday night, will be buried this afternoon at West Stephentown following a double funeral at 3 o’clock in the Westminster Presbyterian Church.

The Rev. J. V. Moldenhawer, pastor of the Westminster church, will conduct the service. There are no surviving relatives. For the last three years Mrs. Hamilton was employed in the office of the Homeopathic hospital.


Child of David Montross Gazlay and Anna Sophia _____:

 47i. Anna Sophia Gazlay, born 27 October 1859;81 died 7 November 1859 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.81

Children of David Montross Gazlay and Mary Malvina Jennings:

 48i. David Montross Gazlay, Jr., born ca. October 1865 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;60, 82 died 2 May 1873 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.82, 83 David is buried in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.83
+49ii. Carrie Augusta Gazlay, born 13 March 1867 in Manhattan, New York City, New York; died 8 September 1921 in Albany, Albany County, New York. Married Samuel James Hamilton.

23. Mary Cornelia Gazlay3 (Charles,2 Aaron1), born ca. August 1842 in Rensselaer County, New York;59, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90 died 3 January 1907 in Dunham Hollow, Rensselaer County, New York.91 Mary married, first, 19 January 1860 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York, Zial R. Avery94, 95 (born 6 March 1835 in New York, the son of Orrin Avery and Mary B. _____;85, 86, 87, 92, 93 Zial died 13 January 188992). Mary married, second, John H. Flower (born ca. 1843 in New York, parents not determined;88, 96 John died 7 February 1902 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York97, 98). Zial is buried in Reynolds Cemetery, Cross River, Westchester County, New York.92

Mary Cornelia Gazlay was first married, in 1860, to Zial R. Avery. A brief article, appearing several months after Zial’s death, provides a link between to her second husband, John H. Flower, before they were married:99

New Berlin. Aug. 12 -- Mrs. Cornelia Avery, Mrs. Hedges and Mr. John Flower, of New York, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Kuhn.

Zial’s obituary provides the details of his unfortunate death:100

Obituary Notice.

Mr. Zial R. Avery.

We record this week the sad death of Mr. Zial R. Avery, of New York city, who was killed on the Sixth avenue elevated railroad, last Saturday night. He was the son of the late Mr. Orrin Avery, of Cross River, and was 53 years of age. For the past ten years he has been a conductor on the elevated railroad in the city. Last Saturday night, having completed his work at midnight, he stepped off his train on the east side, between 145th and 155th street stations, and started across the tracks to take a down train home. As he did so he was struck by a locomotive on the centre track and instantly killed, the driving wheel of the engine cutting his body in two. He leaves a widow but no children.

The body was brought up to Katonah on Wednesday and taken to Cross River for burial. The funeral services were held in the Baptist Church at 11 o’clock, Rev. Frank Fletcher officiating.

The following year, his wife provided a fitting honor for Zial:101

Mrs. Cornelia Avery , of N.Y., spent a few days with her sister-in-law, Miss Sophronia Avery. During her stay she had a very pretty bronze monument erected to the memory of her late husband, Zial R. Avery.


24. Henry M. Gazlay3 (Charles,2 Aaron1), born ca. 1852 in Chenango County, New York;84, 102, 103, 104, 105 died 18 August 1900 in Bronx County, New York.106 Henry married Sarah _____105 (born ca. 1849 in England, parents not determined). Henry is buried in St.Michaels Cemetery, East Elmhurst, Queens County, New York.106

Henry is listed in Hartford, Connecticut, directories (1876, 1877, and 1879) as a brakeman, which matches his occupation shown in the 1880 census as brakeman on a railroad.


26. Georgiana Eveline Gazlay3 (Charles,2 Aaron1), born ca. 1861 in New York;103, 104, 107, 108, 109, 110 died 5 June 1933.111 Georgiana married, first, ca. 1881, William E. Gleason (born ____, parents not determined). Georgiana married, second, 3 September 1919 in Kings County, New York, John Henry Koehler113 (born ca. 1854 in Germany, the son of Adam H. Koehler and Barbara E. Arnold;109, 110, 112, 113 John died 9 March 1934112, 114). John is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.112

Children of Georgiana Eveline Gazlay and William E. Gleason:

+50i. William Merton Gleason, born 31 August 1889 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Married Vera E. Zelie.
+51ii. Mabel Gleason, born ca. 1890 in New York. Married (unidentified).

27. Addison Madison Gazlay3 (Addison,2 Aaron1), born 28 January 1852 in LaGrange, Kentucky;115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122 died 13 September 1926 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.116, 122 Addison married, 10 May 1876 in Henderson, Kentucky, Maria Alves Soaper115, 120, 122 (born 23 September 1852 in Kentucky, the daughter of William Soaper and Susan Henderson;115, 119, 120, 123 Maria died 28 March 1918 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois123, 124). Addison and Maria are buried in Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.116, 122, 123

Child of Addison Madison Gazlay and Maria Alves Soaper:

+52i. William Soaper Gazlay, born 21 November 1881 in Henderson, Kentucky; died 17 February 1950 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Married Virginia Elizabeth Miller.

28. Sallie Malvina Gazlay3 (Addison,2 Aaron1), born 14 April 1858 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky;117, 118, 119, 122, 125, 126, 127, 128 died 7 March 1928 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.125 Sallie married, 10 May 1877 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, William Gazlay Hamilton125, 127, 132 (born 10 May 1845 in Louisiana, the son of Adolphus Hamilton and Matilda Jane Boyd;119, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131 William died 7 September 1912 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky129). Sallie and William are buried in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.125, 133, 133

Children of Sallie Malvina Gazlay and William Gazlay Hamilton:

 53i. _____ Hamilton, born ____, the son of William Gazlay Hamilton and Sallie Malvina Gazlay; died ____. _____ is buried in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.133
 54ii. _____ Hamilton, born ____, the son of William Gazlay Hamilton and Sallie Malvina Gazlay; died ____. _____ is buried in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.133

29. Webster Gazlay3 (Addison,2 Aaron1), born 17 February 1862 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky;118, 119, 122, 134, 135, 136 died 17 February 1914 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.134, 136 Webster married, first, 8 April 1893 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, Annie P. S. Duvall139, 140 (born 30 March 1867 in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, the daughter of Judge Alvin Duvall and Virginia Holtzclaw;137, 138 Annie died 3 October 1939 in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky137). Webster married, second, 6 November 1906 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, Eliza Emily ‘Lida’ Hampton136, 148 (born 12 December 1873 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, the daughter of William Preston Hampton and Josephine Rogers Hinkle;135, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146 Lida died 14 January 1968 in Jefferson County, Kentucky141, 142, 147). Webster is buried in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.134, 149 Lida is buried in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.141, 149

See separate biographical sketch: Webster Gazlay

Webster was a prominent civil engineer in Louisville, Kentucky. He worked for several businesses and was well respected in his profession.136

Although her given name was Eliza, she hated the name and was known by her family as Don. Various records list her as Lida.150


Children of Webster Gazlay and Eliza Emily ‘Lida’ Hampton:

 55i. Webster Gazlay, Jr., born 25 June 1908 in Jefferson County, Kentucky;135, 145, 146, 151, 152 died 3 February 1969 in Santa Clara, California.152 Webster enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942.153 Webster is buried in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.149
+56ii. Lida Hampton Gazlay, born 25 March 1910 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; died 18 December 2003. Married William Loudon Chase.
 57iii. Sallie Josephine Gazlay, born 5 September 1912;145, 154 died 6 November 1920 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.154 According to her death certificate, eight year old Sallie died from accidental burns when her clothing caught fire from a bonfire while burning trash.154 Sallie is buried in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.149, 154

31. Unadilla Gazlay3 (Addison,2 Aaron1), born 11 May 1872 in Kentucky;119, 122, 128, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159 died 1 August 1957 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.156 Unadilla married, ca. 1903, Omar C. Mead158 (born 9 February 1848 in Kentucky, the son of Sackett Mead and Annie A. Collins;158, 160 Omar died 19 November 1917 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky160). Unadilla and Omar are buried in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.155, 160, 155

Children of Unadilla Gazlay and Omar C. Mead:

+58i. Annie Adelia Mead, born 11 August 1903 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Married William Karl Allen Ferguson.
 59ii. Louisa Hamilton Mead, born September 1904 in Kentucky;161 died 2 February 1905 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.161 Louisa is buried in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.155, 161
 60iii. Unadilla G. Mead, born 2 December 1913 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.128, 159, 162

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Town of New Berlin, page 172, family of Benjamin Warner (age 45), Sarah Warner (age 39), Addison J. Warner (age 14), and Harriet A. Warner (age 8).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Connecticut, Windham County, Town of Woodstock, page 156-157, family of Rufus S. (age 57) and Faith W. Mathewson (age 56), with William W. Mathewson (age 31), Harriet A. Mathewson (age 18), Arthur Mathewson (age 22), Addison G. Warner (age 24), two domestics and one day laborer.
  3. History of Windham County, Connecticut, Edited by Richard M. Bayles, W. W. Preston & Co., New York, 1889. Digitized copy available at www.archive.org. Pages 103, 806, biographical details about Addison G. Warner.
  4. Death Certificate, Massachusetts, Certificate (Return of a Death) No. 75, Angeline E. Gazlay (maiden name Gleason), 1 March 1908 in Nahant, Massachusetts, age 73 years, 11 months, 22 days. The certificate gives the names of her parents and their places of birth, and the name of her husband Henry M. Gazlay.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Connecticut, Windham County, Pomfret, Page No. 60, family of Guy (age 60) and Parmelia Gleason (age 49), with Illen E. (age 16), Angeline E. (age 26), William F. (age 22), Edgar C. (age 6), Mary A. (age 23) and Stephen O. Hendrick (age 15).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Connecticut, Windham County, Pomfret, Page No. 36, family of Guy (age 70) and Pamelia Gleason (age 59), with Ellen E. (age 25), Edgar O. (age 16), David M. Gazlay (age 73) and Angie E. Gazlay (age 36), with Pamelia M. Warner (age 8) (this is the daughter of Angeline by her first husband).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, Windham County, Putnam, Enumeration District 138, Page No. 45, family of Henry M. Gazlay (age 56) and wife Angeline E. Gazlay (age 46).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, Windham County, Putnam Town, Enumeration District 522, Sheet No. 11B, family of Angeline Gazley, age 70, born Feb 1830, with daughter Minnie Warner, age 38, born Jan 1862. Their ages and birth dates are believed to be incorrect in this census record based on other records (including the death certificate for Angeline). Angeline and Minnie are also shown in the same 1900 census in Nahant, Massachusetts (see), possibly indicating that Angeline maintained two homes. The Nahant census record is believed to be more reliable for their ages and birth dates.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Massachusetts, Essex County, Nahant Town, Enumeration District 413, Sheet No. 9A, family of Angeline Gazlay, age 66, born Mar 1834, with daughter Minnie Warner, age 38, born May 1862.
  10. Lineage Books, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Volume 19: Miss Pamelia Sarah Warner. DAR ID Number: 18299 Born in Pomfret, Connecticut. Descendant of John Combs, of Massachusetts. Daughter of Addison Gazlay Warner and Angeline Elizabeth Gleason, his wife. Granddaughter of Guy Gleason and Parmelia Combs, his wife. Gr.-granddaughter of John Combs and Eunice Shepard, his wife. John Combs, (1757-1848), was placed on the pension roll of Worcester county at the age of seventy-six for service of private in the Massachusetts militia. He was born in Warren, Mass., where he died.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, Windham County, Pomfret, Enumeration District 145, Page No. 5, family of Guy and Pamelia Gleason with daughter Ellen, son Edgar and his wife Mabel, and granddaughter Minnie Warner.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, Windham County, Woodstock, Enumeration District 132, Page No. 24, family of William W. Mathewson, age 51, wife Hattie, age 38, son Bertie (initials unclear), age 19, daughter Nellie T., age 18, father-in-law Benj Warner, age 74, and mother-in-law Sallie Warner, age 70.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, Windham County, Woodstock, Enumeration District 522, Sheet No. 6B, family of William W. (age 41, born Feb 1829) and wife Harriet A. Mathewson (age 58, born May 1842), married 41 years, with Benjamin Warner (age 94, born Jul 1805) and Sarah Warner (age 90, born Apr 1810), married 67 years.
  14. Abbe-Abbey Genealogy, in Memory of John Abbe and His Descendants, by Cleveland Abbe and Josephine Genung Nichols. New Haven Connecticut: The Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor Company, 1916. Pages 235, 236, 349, 350. Digitized copy available at Google Books.
  15. History of Windham County, Connecticut, Edited by Richard M. Bayles, W. W. Preston & Co., New York, 1889. Digitized copy available at www.archive.org. Pages 552-553, biographical sketch of Rufus S. Mathewson.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Kings County, Village of Williamsburgh [now Brooklyn], Page 388, family of Albert (age 39, book seller) and Harriet Gaslin (age 39), Cath (age 13), Ann E. (age 8), and Spencer (age 4).
  17. New York State Census, 1855, New York County, New York City, First ED, 20th Ward, family of Albert S. Gasley (45, Dutchess Co., mason, resident for 18 years); wife Harriet Gasley (45, New York, resident for 20 years); daughter Ann Gasley (14, Otsego Co., resident for 12 years); son Spencer Gasley (9, New York, resident for 9 years); John Reidench [sic, Reidenbach] (26, Germany, marble cutter, resident for 17 years); wife Amanda Reidench (18, New York, resident for 18 years); son John Reidench (10/12, New York, resident for 10/12 years); plus two other families including surnames Cushing, Brennan, and Briggs.
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, New York County, New York City, Page No. 18, family of John (age 30, marble dealer) and Cath. Rydenback (age 23), with Jn. (age 6), Wm. (age 4), Harriet (age 2), and Albert Gazley (age 49, marble dealer).
  19. New York State Census, 1875, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fourth ED, 13 Ward, Page 28, family of John Redenbach (43, Germany, marble cutter, New York); wife Amnda Redenbach (38, New York); son John Redenbach (21, New York, bookkeeper); son William Redenbach (19, New York, Clerk); daughter Harriet Redenbach (17, New York); daughter Lillie Redenbach (9, Kings); son Frank Redenbach (6, Kings); daughter Anna Redenbach (4, Kings); son Frederick Redenbach (1, Kings).
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 130, Page No. 1, family of Amanda Reidenbach (age 43), with son John A. (age 26), son William A. (age 24), daughter Harriet A. (age 22), daughter Lillian S. (age 14), son Frank B. (age 12), daughter Anna L. (age 10), and father Albert S. Dazlay [sic] (age 69).
  21. New York City Marriages 1600s-1800s. Available at ancestry.com. marriage of John Reidenbach and Catharine Amanda Gazlay, 20 Aug 1853. [This date conflicts with the date of their marriage announced in the newspaper.]
  22. Marriage Announcement, The New York Herald, New York, New York, 20 August 1853. On Thursday, August 18 by the Rev. A. S. Francis, Mr. John Reidenbach to Catharine Amanda Gazlay, eldest daughter of Albert Gazlay, all of this city.
  23. Find a Grave (website). Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Spencer Moor Gazley, born: 6 August 1846 in New York; died: 8 November 1925 in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, wife, and two children).
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 129, Page No. 24, family of William Lyons (age 63, shoemaker) and wife Catherine Lyons (age 58), with daughter Eliza Gazlay (age 28), son-in-law Spencer M. Gazlay (age 25, shoemaking), niece Stella L. Gazlay (age 7; she is actually daughter of Eliza and Spencer), and nephew Bertie A. Gazlay (age 2; he is actually son of Eliza and Spencer)
  25. New York State Census, 1892, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fifth Election District of the Fifteenth Ward, Page 15, family of Spencer Gazlay (age 45, shoemaker), with Eliza (age 41), Stella (age 18), Albert (age 14), and Lillian (age 8).
  26. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 209, Sheet No. 16B, family of Spencer Gazlay (age 53), with wife Eliza (age 49), daughter Stella L. Stack (age 27, widow), grandson Spencer Stack (age 4), granddaughter Edna Stack (age 2), and daughter Lillian Gazlay (age 16).
  27. New York State Census, 1905, Kings County, Brooklyn, Third Election District, Block D and E, Page 32, family of Spencer M. Gazlay (age 58, shoemaker), wife Eliza R. Gazlay (age 54), daughter Lillian S. Gazlay (age 21), David Mullon (age 29, iron molder), wife Stella Mullon (age 32) [daughter of Spencer and Eliza], Spencer Stack (age 9, incorrectly listed as granddaughter and female, when actually grandson and male), and Edna Stack (age 7, granddaughter).
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 683, Sheet No. 12B and 13A, family of Spencer M. Gazlay (age 63, machine operator in shoe factory), wife Eliza A. Gazlay (age 59), with son-in-law David Mullon (age 35, manufacturer of iron railings), daughter Stella L. Mullon (age 37), grandson Lester Mullon (age 3), grandson Spencer T. Stack (age 15), granddaughter Edna Stack (age 12), daughter Lillian Cowan (age 25), and grandson Howard Cowan (age 2).
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 333, Sheet No. 3B, family of Spencer M. Gazley (age 73, shoemaker), wife Eliza R. Gazley (age 68), with David Mollins (age 36, iron worker), wife Stella Mollins (age 46), son Lester Mollins (age 13) and stepdaughter Edna Stack (age 20).
  30. Obituary, Brooklyn Eagle, 10 November 1925, Gazlay, Spencer M., died: 8 November 1925, age 79. The article provides the names of his wife and two daughters, and place of burial.
  31. Find a Grave (website). Maple Grove Cemetery, Kew Gardens, Queens County, New York, Eliza R. Lyon Gazley, born: 1850 in Brooklyn Kings County, New York; died: 13 July 1936 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York (from record, which includes information from her death certificate naming her father and spouse, and a note naming a daughter and granddaughter; and provides the names and links for her spouse and two children).
  32. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-348, Sheet No. 12A, family of Estelle L. Mullon (57, New York, widow, first married age 20); son Lester D. Mullon (22, New York, inspector, insurance); mother Eliza Gazlay (79, New York, widow, first married age 19).
  33. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate of Death, Registered No.: 15285, Eliza Gazley, died: 13 July 1936 in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York; age 86 years; born in Brooklyn, NY; married, wife of Spencer Gazley; father: William Lyon, born in Brooklyn, NY; mother: [blank]; place of burial: Maple Grove Cemetery.
  34. Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts 1861-1900; Gazley, Deloss W.; age 24; enlisted 21 December 1863 in Oxford, N.Y.; died 25 March 1865 of wound in action; grade: private; born in Chenango Co.; occupation: painter; black eyes, black hair, dark complexion, height 5 feet 9 inches.
  35. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Town of Guilford, family of Orville Gazlay (age 35), Mary E. (age 35), Abigail A. (age 11), Delos M. (age 9), and Ellen (age 6).
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, Page 112, family of Orvill (age 43) and Mary Gazley (age 42), daughter Abbie (age 21), son Delos (age 18), and daughter Ellen (age 16).
  37. Find a Grave (website). Memphis National Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; Delos M. Gazely: died 25 March 1865 [from record]. Gravestone: Delos M. Gazely / NY.
  38. The Story of a Cavalry Regiment “Scott’s 900” Eleventh New York Cavalry, by Thomas West Smith. Published by the Veteran Association of the Regiment, 1898. Digitized copy available at Google Books. Pages 1, 201-202.
  39. Civil War Widows and Other Dependents - Pension Files; Entry for Delos W. Gazlay and widow Frances A. Sharp.
  40. Last Will and Testament, David M. Gazlay, will written September 8, 1876. Summary of will provided by Adine Wakefield in a posting at genforum.genealogy.com. The will names the following individuals: widow Angeline E. Gazlay; brother Henry M. Gazlay, Putnam CT; A. M. Gazlay, Louisville, KY; sister Sally Warner, Woodstock, NY; brother Charles M. Gazlay, Jefferson County, KY; brother Albert S. Gazlay; deceased brother Oroville Gazlay; Renu (sp?) C. Gazlay, daughter of Oroville Gazlay; Ellen A. Palmer (formerly Ellen A. Gazlay), daughter of Oroville Gazlay, lived in Ruttum (?) Vermont; Abbie (Abby) A. Miller (formerly Abbie A. Gazlay), daughter of Oroville Gazlay, lived in State of Florida, San Mateso. [Note: the family members in this Will match nearly exactly the composition of children of Aaron and Abigail Gazlay named in at least one other record, so this David M. Gazlay is strongly believed to be their eldest son.]
  41. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Florida, Putnam County, San Mateo Precinct, Enumeration District 132, Page No. 15C. James M. A. Miller (39, New York, orange growing); wife Abbie A. Miller (35, New York); farm hand Frank Robinson (25, Florida).
  42. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Illinois, Cook County, Proviso Township, River Forest Village, Enumeration District 1182, Sheet No. 8A; family of Chas E. Palmer (55, Vermont, 1844, caterer); wife of 36 years Ellen A. Palmer (55, New York, 1844, 1 child, none living); m-in-law M. Gazley (83, New York, Nov 1816, widow, 4 children, 3 living); step sister [sic, actually sister-in-law] Hattie A. Miller (68, New York, July 1841, widow, no children); step sister [sic, actually sister-in-law] Mrs. Stimpson (39, New York, Oct 1858, no children); b-in-law, married 7 years, Chas. L. Stimpson (62, Massachusetts, Mar 1838, salesman); plus four servants.
  43. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Benzie County, Benzonia Village, Enumeration District 2, Sheet No. 17A; family of Ellen A. Palmer (65, New York, widow, farmer, fruit farm, 1 child, none living); sister Abbie A. Miller (69, New York, widow, no children); sister Rena G. Stinson (49, New York, widow, no children).
  44. Florida State Census, 1885, Putnam County, Precinct #6, Enumeration District 6, Page No. 17D; family of J. M. A. Miller (44, New York, fruit grower); wife Abbie A. Miller (41, New York); William Miller (9/12, Florida).
  45. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Abigail Ann Miller, 15 September 1913 in Village Benzonia, Benzie, Michigan, age 73. The record also gives the names of her parents, Orville Gazlay and Mary E. Vanrise.
  46. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Vermont, Rutland County, Rutland Village, Enumeration District 188, Page No. 15B; borders (among others) in the family of Francis P. and Martin G. Everts: Chas. E. Palmer (37, Vermont, merchant-clothing); wife Ellen A. Palmer (35, New York); wife’s sister Rena C. Gazlay (22, New York); mother in law Eliza Gazlay (65, New York).
  47. wikitree. Entries for Charles Edwin Palmer, wife Ellen Adelaide Gazeley [sic, Gazlay], and son Charlie Palmer. Orphaned profiles, probably entered by Robert Palmer, a direct descendant of Charles’ brother George Henry Palmer. The profiles include vital and biographical details, plus several sources, so reliability of the information is considered good-excellent.
  48. Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1922; Palmer, Charles Edwin, died 24 January 1906 in River Forest, Cook [County], Illinois, age 63; birthplace: Pittsford, Mass. [sic, Pittsford is in Vermont]; occupation: private catering; burial: Forest Home Cemetery.
  49. Iowa County Marriages, 1838-1934; Charles E. Palmer and Ellen A. Gasley, married on 8 September 1864 in Polk County, Iowa.
  50. Marshall Field’s Food and Fashion, by Joan Greene. Published by Pomegranate Communications, Inc., Petaluma, California, 2005.
  51. Find a Grave (website). Benzonia Township Cemetery, Benzonia, Benzie County, Michigan; Rena S. Judson: Rena S. / 1860 - 1935 [from gravestone]; died: 15 May 1935 [from record].
  52. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1920; marriage license and certificate, no. 184225, Charles L. Stinson, age 55, and Rena C. Gazlay, age 31, married on 2 June 1892 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
  53. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Lyman P. Judson, age 70, born in Ohio, son of Silas F. Judson and Cornelia Branch; and Rena G. Stinson, age 50, born in New York, daughter of O. F. Glazley [sic, Gazlay] and M. E. Vancise; married on 10 July 1910 in Benzonia, Michigan.
  54. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Chenango County, Town of Guilford, Page 19, family of Orville (age 54) and Mary E. (age 54) Gazley, and daughter Rene (age 9).
  55. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Benzie County, Benzonia Village, Enumeration District 2, Sheet No. 3A; family of Lyman Judson (80, Ohio, clerk, livery store); wife Rena Judson (59, New York).
  56. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Los Angeles County, Clermont City, Enumeration District 19-1444, Sheet No. 2A; family of Lyman P. Judson (90, Ohio, retired, first married age 21); wife Rena S. Judson (69, New York, first married age 30).
  57. Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1922; Stimson, Charles L., died: 25 April 1906 in River Forest, Cook [County], Illinois, age 69; born: Mass.; occupation: retired mfg.
  58. Find a Grave (website). Benzonia Township Cemetery, Benzonia, Benzie County, Michigan; Lyman Parson Judson: born: 1840, Medina County, Ohio; died: 27 June 1932, Benzie County, Michigan; married his second wife Rena C. Gazley Stimson 1858-1930 [sic, 1860-1935 from her gravestone and other records].
  59. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Town of New Berlin, page 150, family of Abigail Gazlay, 68 NY; Charles Gazlay, 35, NY, pedlar; David M. Gazlay, 13, NY; Mary C. Gazlay, 8, NY. Relationships are not indicated but Charles is probably the son of Abigail (who is probably the widow of Aaron Gazlay).
  60. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, District No. 30, Page No. 15, family of David Gaylay [sic] (30); Mary Gaylay (25); Carrie (1); Monte (5).
  61. New York State Census, 1892, Kings County, Brooklyn, 8th Election District, Eleventh Ward, Page 3, David M. Gazlay (56, US, retired); Marey [sic] M. Gazlay (34, US). [Either Mary’s age is low by over 10 years, or this is a different person than David’s third wife.]
  62. Stephentown Genealogy, Hillside Cemetery, Gazley, D. M., born 9/17/1835; died: 5/31/1892; Inscription: “Erected by Nassau Council No. 22 of the A.P.A.” [sic, his gravestone show the year of death as 1895, and the word “Friend” precedes his name at the top of the gravestone; based on a photograph provided by Adine Wakefield, December 2010.]
  63. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1895, David M. Gazlay, died: 31 May 1895 in Nassau, New York [the document only shows Nassau; the index shows Nassau, Richmond, New York, but this must be an error; Nassau is in Rensselaer County, and he was know to have lived there late in life; he is also buried there].
  64. Marriage Records, Methodist Episcopal Church of New York City, Page 98 of handwritten marriage ledger, 4 November 1858, Gazlay, David M. (single, aged 22), and Masterton, Anna Sophia (widow, aged 23), (both of NY); witnesses: James T. Stafford, S. K. Rouley [?]. Scan of page provided by Adine Wakefield, December 2010.
  65. Deaths, Sacramento Daily Union, Sacramento, California. Available at Veridian Digital Library. 31 October 1859: In San Francisco, Oct. 29th, Ann S., wife of David M. Gazlay, and grand daughter of the late General Hitchcock, of London, Eng.
  66. Cemetery Record, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, Mary S. Gazlay indicating her dates of death and burial, residence in Brooklyn, and birthplace (England).
  67. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate of Death, Mrs. Mary Gazlay, age 35, died: 27 February 1864 in Kings County (Brooklyn), born: England; buried: Greenwood; residence: 272 Pacific St. [This is a hand-written certification of death]. [On the reverese: For Mrs. Shepperd, 272 Pacific St.].
  68. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, California, San Francisco County, San Francisco, 2nd District, Page No. 91, Mary Bowker (31, N.Y.).
  69. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Gazlay, Mary, 27 February 1864, Kings County, age 35 years, Cert# 1191.
  70. Deaths, Sacramento Daily Union, Sacramento, California. Available at California Digital Newspaper Collection. 26 March 1864: In Brooklyn (N.Y.), Feb. 27th, Mary S., wife of David M. Gazlay, of San Francisco.
  71. Marriage, Sacramento Daily Union, California. Available at California Digital Newspaper Collection, cdnc.ucr.edu. 25 April 1861: In San Francisco, April 22d, David M. Gazlay to Mary S. Bowker.
  72. New York State Census, 1905, Rensselaer County, Nassau, Second Election District, Page 1, Mary M. Gazlay (54, US, dress maker).
  73. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Albany County, Albany, Enumeration District 71, Sheet No. 1B, family of Mary M. Gazlay (60, New York, widow, 2 children, 1 living); daughter Carrie A. Hamilton (44, New York, widow, no children, dressmaker). They were living at 33 Chestnut Street; compare with 1920 census for “Mary Hamilton.”
  74. New York State Census, 1915, Albany County, Albany, Enumeration District 3, Page No. 9, family of Mary M. Gazlay (57); daughter Carrie Hamilton (38). [Both of their ages are low by several years compared with other records.]
  75. Funeral Notice, The Knickerbocker Press, Albany, New York, 10 September 1921, Mary M. Gazlay, died 4 September 1921, and daughter Carrie A. Hamilton, died 8 September 1921, both in Albany [Mary’s death record indicates she died in Poughkeepsie]. The article provides brief biographical details and their place of burial, shown as West Stephentown (believed to refer to Hillside Cemetery in Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York, where Mary’s husband David Montross Gazlay is buried).
  76. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1921, Mary M. Gazley, died 4 September 1921 in Pokeepsie [sic, Poughkeepsie], Dutchess County, New York. Her obituary indicates she died in Albany, but this death record is probably more accurate.
  77. Headstone, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, Lot 12808, Section 55, Mary S. Gazley and Sarah D. Shepherd. Visited and photographed by Karen Held in September 2012 and by Lee Gazlay in December 2012.
  78. The Placer Herald, Auburn, Placer County, California, available at Chronicling America (chroniclingamerica.loc.com), 24 September 1859 (and several other dates through 7 January 1860), advertisement for Mrs. A. S. Gazlay’s Female Employment Office in San Francisco. [Some newspapers, notably, the Daily Alta California, carry the advertisement under the name Cazlay.]
  79. Email between Karen Held and Lee Gazlay, September 2012.
  80. Last Will and Testament, Sarah D. Shepherd, 1876, that names four children: William J. Shepherd residing in the City of Brooklyn; Elizabeth, wife of William P. Smith residing at Seattle Washington Territory; Sarah R., wife of William Bowker residing at San Francisco, California; and Annie, wife of Benjamin Harned residing at Trenton New Jersey. Copy of probate documents in possession of Karen Held.
  81. Deaths, Sacramento Daily Union, Sacramento, California. Available at California Digital Newspaper Collection. 10 November 1859: In San Francisco, Nov 7th, Anne S. Gazley, infant daughter of David M. Gazley, aged 11 days.
  82. Deaths, New York Herald, available at www.fultonhistory.com, 3 May 1873, GAZLAY -- Suddenly, at Philadelphia on Friday May 2, 1873, David M. Gazlay, Jr., aged 7 years and 7 months.
  83. Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Death Certificates, 1803-1915, Return of a Death in the City of Philadelphia, Physician’s Certificate, David Montross Gazlay, Jr., age: in 8th year; died: 2 May 1873; born: Brooklyn, New York; father: David M. Gazlay; mother: May M. Gazlay; burial: 10th + Berrye/Perrye [? word is unclear].
  84. New York State Census, 1855, Chenango County, New Berlin, family of Charles M. Gazlay (39, Otsego, Grocer, resided here for 12 years); wife Catherine Gazlay (22, Chenango, resided here for 4 years); child Cornelia Gazlay (14, Rensselaer, resided here for 12 years); child Henry Gazlay (3, Chenango, resided here for 3 years); border Daniel Cornell (17, Chenango, resided here for 1/12 year).
  85. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Westchester County, Pound Ridge, Page No. 10, family of Zial Avery (25, N.Y., farmer); Cornelia Avery (18, N.Y.).
  86. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Westchester County, Town of Ossining, Page No. 104, family of Zial Avery (36, New York, keeper in Sing Sing Prison); Cornelia Avery (28, New York).
  87. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 562, Page No. 42, family of Ziael Avery [sic] (46, New York, elevated R.R.); wife Mary Cornelia Avery (New York).
  88. New York State Census, 1892, Kings County, Brooklyn, First ED, Eleventh Ward, Page 3, family of John H. Flower (49, hatter); Cornelia Flower (50).
  89. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Rensselaer County, Nassau Town, Enumeration District 45, Sheet No. 21B, family of Martha Coons (79, New York, Sept 1820, widow, 4 children, 1 living); daughter Cornelia Flower (57, New York, Aug 1842, married 10 years, no children, button hole collars home).
  90. New York State Census, 1905, Rensselaer County, Nassau, Second Election District, Page 4, three related families: head Willie C. Clifford (47, farmer); wife Aurulia [sic] Clifford (51); mother Lavantia Hollis (77); servant Francelia Carrier (56); head Leander Coon (37, farmer); wife Maggie L. Coon (29); head Martha A. Coon (84); daughter Flower C. Coon [sic, Cornelia Flower; her surname was not Coon] (62).
  91. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1907, Cornelia Flower, died: 3 January 1907 in Dunham Hollow, Rensselaer County, New York.
  92. Find a Grave (website). Reynolds Cemetery, Cross River, Westchester County, New York, Zial R. Avery: Zial R. Avery / March 6, 1835 / January 13, 1889 [from monument].
  93. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Westchester County, Pound Ridge, Page 294, family of Orren Avery (49, N. York, farmer); Mary B. Avery (44, N. York); Emily Avery (19, N. York); Sophronia Avery (9, N. York); Zial R. Avery (15, N. York, farmer); Josephine Avery (13, N. York); Sarah A. Avery (11, N. York); Georgianna Avery (7, N. York).
  94. Chenango Marriages, listed in the Chenango Telegraph, March 1959 - March 1862, available at Rootsweb; 8 February 1860, marriage of Zial A. Avery [sic, middle initial is actually R] to Mary C. Gazlay on 19 January 1860 in New Berlin, New York.
  95. Marriage, Daily Alta California, San Francisco, California, 24 January 1860, Married. at New Berlin, Chenango County, N.Y., Jan. 1st, Miss Mary Cornelia, only daughter of Charles M. Gazlay, Esq., to Mr. Ziel Avery, of Westchester County, N.Y. [The date shown in this article differs from the Chenango County marriage record, which is believed to be the more accurate.]
  96. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 17, Page No. 31, family of John H. Flower (37, New York, hatter); mother Margaret A. Flower (67, New York, widow); sister Sarah Sascier (47, New York, boarding); sister Fidelia Vicker (45, New York, boarding); brother-in-law Joseph Gascier (49, New York, hatter); brother-in-law Tunis Vicker (49, New York, hatter).
  97. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Flower, John H., died 7 February 1902 in Kings County, N.Y.
  98. Deaths, Brooklyn Daily Eagle (available at fultonhistory.com); 9 February 1902, Flower - Suddenly, at his residence, 398 State st., John H. Flower, in the 57th year of his age. Interment at Albany, N.Y.
  99. Brookfield Courier, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 1889-1890 (exact date not shown, but probably on or shortly before 12 August 1889), visit to New Berlin by Mrs. Cornelia Avery and two others.
  100. Obituary, The Recorder, Mount Kisco, Westchester County, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. week of 20 January 1889, Mr. Zial R. Avery, died 13 January 1889. The article provides a brief account of his death.
  101. The Recorder, Mount Kisco, Westchester County, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com, 30 May 1890, Mrs. Cornelia Avery has a bronze monument erected to the memory of her late husband, Zial R. Avery.
  102. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Page 83, family of Charles Gazley (43, New York, grocer); Catharine Gazley (26, New York); Henry Gazley (8, New York); Charlie Gazley (3, New York).
  103. New York State Census, 1865, Chenango County, New Berlin, Page 687, family of Charles M. Gazlay (51, Westchester, house maker married 2 times); wife Catharine E. Gazlay (31, Chenango, married once; parent of 3 children); child Henry M. Gazlay (13, Chenango); child Charlie M. Gazlay (8, Chenango); child Georgiana Gazlay (4, Chenango).
  104. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, King County, Brooklyn, page no. 33, family of Charles Gassley [sic] (54, N.Y., carpenter); Catherine Gassley (35, N.Y.); Henry Gassley (18, N.Y., works in theater); Charles Gassley (13, N.Y.); Georgiana Gassley (10, N.Y.); Jacob Cooney (25, Ireland, bartender).
  105. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Enumeration District 4, Page No. 15, family of Henry M. Gazlay (28, New York, brakeman on railroad); wife Sarah Gazlay (31, England).
  106. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate and Record of Death, Certificate No.: 2927, Henry Gazley, died: 18 August 1900 in Bronx, New York, age: 47 years; married; occupation: brakeman; place of burial: St. Michaels.
  107. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, Middlesex County, Old Saybrook, Enumeration District 83, Page No. 9A, family of Cathrine Gazlay (44, New York, widow, dress maker); daughter Georgina Gazlay (18, New York).
  108. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Orange County, Newburgh City, E.D. 54, Sheet No. 2A, Georgina Gleason, 42, New York, widow, laundress, laundry; son William Gleason, 21, New York, salesman, clothing.
  109. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, E.D. 53, Sheet No. 4B, John H. Koehler, 66, Germany, retired, business; wife Evelyn Koehler, 53, New York.
  110. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, E.D. 24-940, Sheet No. 6A, John Koehler, 76, Germany, 29 at first marriage, retired butcher; wife Georgiana Koehler, 65, New York, 20 at first marriage; daughter Mabel Gleason, 40, New York, widow, 20 at first marriage, sales lady, dry goods; granddaughter Ruth Gleason, 10, New York.
  111. Deaths, Brooklyn Daily Eagle (available at fultonhistory.com); 6 June 1933, Evelyn Koehler, died: 5 June 1933, in her 67th year, wife of John H. Koehler. Funeral on 8 June 1933.
  112. Find a Grave (website). Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; John Henry Koehler, born; 1854 in Germany; died: 11 March 1934 [sic, his death notice indicates he died on the 9th] (from record, which provides the names and links for his [first] wife and son).
  113. New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, John Henry Koehler, age 65; father: Adam H. Koehler; mother: Barbara E. Arnold; Georgie Eveline Gazley Gleason, age 53; father: Charles Gazley; mother: Catherine Cornell; married on 3 September 1919 in Kings County, New York.
  114. Deaths, Brooklyn Daily Eagle (available at fultonhistory.com); 10 March 1934, John Henry Koehler, died: 9 March 1934. Services on 11 March at Green-Wood Cemetery.
  115. Kentucky Marriage Records 1852-1914, marriage of Addison M. Gazlay (age 24) and Maria A. Soaper (age 23), 10 May 1876 in Henderson County, Kentucky.
  116. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, Gazlay, Addison M.; Born: 28 Jan 1852, LaGrange, Ky; Died: 13 Sep 1926, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Buried: Graceland Cemetery, 15 Sep 1926; Age: 74; Occupation: lawyer; Father: Addison M. Gazley, born in Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; Mother: Sallie Wheeler, born in Simpsonville, Ky; Spouse: Maria Soaper Gazley.
  117. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Page No. 185, (in the National Hotel): family of Addi M. Gazeler [sic] (40 N.Y., lawyer); Sarah Gazeler (26, Ky.); Addison Gazeler (8, Ky.); Sallie Gazeler (2, Ky.).
  118. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Page No. 223, family of A. M. Gazley (51, New York, lawyer); Sallie Gazley (36, Kentucky); Addison Gazley (18, Kentucky, student); Sallie M. Gazley (12, Kentucky); Webster Gazley (8, Kentucky); Reginald Gazley (4, Kentucky); plus 4 servants.
  119. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 129, Page No. 19, Family of M. Gazlay (62, NY, lawyer), wife Sallie (47, Ky), son Addison (28, Ky, lawyer) and his wife Maria (27, Ky), son Webster (18, Ky), daughter Reginald (14, Ky, and is actually a son, not a daughter, based on other records), and daughter Unidilla (8, Ky). Also, daughter Sallie Hamilton (22, Ky) and her husband Wm. G. Hamilton (35, La, mdse broker).
  120. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Enumeration District 642, Sheet No. 2A, Addison M. Gazlay [indexed as Zazlay], 48, Kentucky, January 1852, clerk, real estate; wife of 24 years Maria S. Gazlay, 47, Kentucky, Sept. 1852, 1 child, 1 living; son William Gazlay, 18, Kentucky, Nov. 1881; servant Emma Erikson, 37, Sweden, Feby 1863.
  121. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Enumeration District 1434, Sheet No. 5B, family of Addison M. Gazlay (67, Kentucky, widow); son Wm. S. Gazlay (38, Ky., chief clerk, Northwestern); daughter-in-law Virginia M. Gazlay (39, Wisconsin); grand-son Wm. S. Gazlay Jr. (12, Wisconsin); grand-son Richard C. Gazlay (10, Wisconsin); grand-daughter Virginia E. Gazlay (7, Illinois); servant Alma Swanson (25, Sweden).
  122. The Gazlay Family in America, with sections titled “Ten Generations of American Gazlays” for several branches of the Gazlay family. Document is marked on one page, “From Gerard Gazlay, Jr. Jan. 1980.” Unpublished, nine unnumbered pages. Photocopy in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  123. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, Gazlay, Maria Soaper; Born: 23 Sep 1852, Kentucky; Died: 28 Mar 1918, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Buried: Graceland Cemetery, 30 Mar 1918; Age: 65; Occupation: housewife; Father: William Soaper, born in Maryland; Mother: Susan Henderson, born in Kentucky.
  124. Obituary, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Addison Soaper Gazlay, 29 March 1918; died 28 March 1918 in Chicago, IL.
  125. Death Certificate, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Registration No. 975, Sallie Gazlay Hamilton, died 7 March 1928, widow of W. G. Hamilton. Certificate viewed at Kentucky Death Records 1853-1953 at ancestry.com.
  126. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 61, Sheet No. 3A; family of W. G. Hamilton (46, Louisiana, May 1856, lumber); wife of 22 years Sallie Hamilton (39, Kentucky, Mch 1861, 2 children, 0 living); [both of their ages and birth dates differ from other records]; servant Robert Heather (37, Kentucky, Jany 1863, married 15 years, no children).
  127. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 121, Sheet No. 1BA, family of Wm. G. (age 64) and Sallie G. Hamilton (age 58, 2 children born, none living), married 32 years. Also, mother-in-law Sallie L. Gazlay (widow, age 76, 5 children, 4 living).
  128. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Two Mile House Precinct, Enumeration District 17, Sheet No. 5A, family of Unadilla G. Mead (widow, age 47), daughters Annie A. (age 16) and Unadilla G. (age 6), with sister Sallie G. Hamilton (widow, age 61).
  129. Death Certificate, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Registration No. 2939, William Gazlay Hamilton, died 7 September 1912 in Louisville, born 10 May 1845 in La [Louisiana]. Certificate also gives the names of his parents and their states of birth. His middle name, shown here as Gazlay, is probably incorrect; his wife’s maiden name was Gazlay so it is unlikely his middle name was also Gazlay.
  130. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Louisiana, Jefferson Parish, City of Lafayette, Page 220, family of Adolphus Hamilton (32, N.Y., banker); M. J. Hamilton (27, Del); Wm. Hamilton (8, La); Chauncy Hamilton (3, La); Ellen Cummington (23, Eng) Caroline Kent (13, La).
  131. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, Page No. 40, family of Adolphus Hamilton (39, N.Y., merchant); Martha J. [sic, Matilda] Hamilton (36, Del.); Wm. George Hamilton (15, La.); R. C. Hamilton (12, La.); James A. Hamilton (6, La.); Eliza S. Hamilton (3, La.); Margaret Trular (52, Ireland).
  132. Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979, available at FamilySearch.org. Marriage of W. G. Hamilton and Sallie M. Gazlay, 10 May 1877, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
  133. Cemetery Record, Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky (website); Section O Lot 366-E1/2, includes the following people, presumed to be related (burial dates shown): William Gazlay Hamilton (9/9/1912) [This is apparently William G. Hamilton, husband of Sallie Gazlay since they are in the same lot. Even though his death cert shows his middle name as Gazlay, that is somewhat suspect (see)]; Sallie Gazlay Hamilton (3/9/1928); W. G. 2 children of Hamilton (8/28/1893).
  134. Death Certificate, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Registration No. 602, Webster Gazlay, died 17 February 1914 in Louisville, born 17 February 1862 in Kentucky. Certificate also gives the names of his parents.
  135. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 78, Sheet No. 5B, family of Webster (age 48) and Eliza H. Gazlay (age 36), married for 3 years, with son Webster Jr. (age 1 9/12) and daughter Lida H. (age 0/12).
  136. Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, New York, 1914. Vol. LXXVII, December 1914. Page 1861, Memoir of Webster Gazlay. Available at Google Books.com
  137. Death Certificate, Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort, File No. 24704, Ann Duvall Allison, died 3 October 1939 in Frankfort, Kentucky. Certificate shows her date and place of birth, name of her late husband James Allison, and names and birth places of her parents.
  138. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Kentucky, Franklin County, South Frankfort, Enumeration District 71, Page No. 27C; family of Alvin Duvall (67, Kentucky, lawyer); wife Virginia Duvall (54, Kentucky); son Alvin Duvall, Jr. (27, Kentucky, doctor); daughter Jennie Duvall (22, Kentucky); daughter Willina Duvall (20, Kentucky); daughter Mary S. Duvall (18, Kentucky); daughter Sallie C. Duvall (15, Kentucky); daughter Annie Duvall (14, Kentucky); daughter Hallie R. Duvall (12, Kentucky); servant Katie Sullivan (17, Kentucky); servant Mary Meyer (30, Kentucky, cook).
  139. Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979, available at FamilySearch.org. marriage of Webster Gazlay and Annie P. S. Duvall, 8 April 1893 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
  140. Wedding Announcement, The Frankfort Roundabout, Frankfort, Kentucky, 15 April 1893, surprise wedding of Webster Gazlay and Annie Duvall, daughter of the late Judge Alvie Duvall, on 8 April 1893 in Louisville.
  141. Correspondence from Dr. Lida G. Chase to Lee Gazlay, January 2012, including photos, biographical data and vital statistics of various family members.
  142. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Lida Gazlay, no. 400-05-6247
  143. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 114, Page No. 72D, family of W. B. Hampton (50, Ky, planning mill); wife Josephine Hampton (40, Ky); son Wm S. Hampton (23, Ky, box maker); daughter Katie Hampton (22, Ky); son Samuel Hampton (14, Ky); daughter Lisa E. Hampton (6, Ky); son Johnny H. Hampton (3, Ky).
  144. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 36, Sheet No. 12B, family of Josephine Hampton (60, Kentucky, Aug 1839, widow, 2 children, 2 living); daughter Lida E. Hampton (26, Kentucky, Dec 1873, stenographer); son John B. Hampton (22, Kentucky, Aug 1877, bookkeeper, r.r.); daughter in law, married 2 years, Annie R. Hampton (24, Kentucky, Feby 1876, 1 child, 1 living); grandchild William Gray Hampton (9/12, Kentucky, Aug 1899); border Jesse S. Gray (62, Kentucky, Mch 1838, fire insurance agent); border, married 29 years, Fannie B. Gray (58, Tennessee, Oct 1841, 2 children, 2 living); border Barbour Gray (28, Kentucky, Aug 1871, date commissioner, fire insurance).
  145. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 80, Sheet No. 1B, family of Eliza Gazley (45, Kentucky, widow, stenographer, private office); mother Josephine Hampton (80, Kentucky, widow); son Webster Gazley (11, Kentucky); daughter Eliza H. Gazley (9, Kentucky); daughter Sallie Gazley (7, Kentucky).
  146. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 46-7, Sheet No. 12B, family of Lida H. Gazlay (56, Kentucky, widow, secretary); daughter Lida H. Gazlay (20, Kentucky); son Webster Gazlay (21, Kentucky).
  147. Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000, available at Ancestry.com. Lida H. Gazlay, died 14 January 1968 in Jefferson County, Louisville, age 94.
  148. Kentucky Marriage Records 1852-1914, marriage of Webster Gaglay [Gazlay] and Eliza Emily Hauston [Hampton] 6 November 1906 in Louisville, Kentucky. The spellings of the last names are believed to be transcription errors. Also, the date is clearly 6 November and is believed to be the more accurate record of their marriage over other sources.
  149. Cemetery Record, Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky (website); Section O Lot 340, includes the following people, presumed to be related (burial dates shown): A. M. Gazlay (8/9/1881); Lida Hampton Gazlay (1/17/1968); Reginald Gazlay (8/29/1893); Sallie Josephine Gazlay (11/7/1920); Sallie L. Gazlay (1/4/1917); Webster II Gazlay (2/6/1969); Webster Gazlay (2/19/1914).
  150. Email from Bill Chase to Lee Gazlay, January 2012 (various dates).
  151. Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960; Gaslay, male; born: 25 June 1908 in Jefferson County, Kentucky; father: Webster Gaslay; mother: Eliza E. Hampton.
  152. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Webster Gazlay, died 3 February 1969 in Santa Clara; born 25 June 1908 in Kentucky.
  153. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Webster Gazlay, born 1908 in Kentucky, enlisted 27 October 1942 in Fort Thomas Newport, Kentucky, as a Private in the Air Corps. The record shows he has 4 years of college, is an architect, is single without dependents.
  154. Death Certificate, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Registration No. 27312, Sallie Josephine Gazlay, died 6 November 1920. Certificate viewed at Kentucky Death Records 1853-1953 at ancestry.com.
  155. Cemetery Record, Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky (website); Section Q Lot 75, includes the following people, presumed to be related (burial dates shown): Omar C. Mead (11/19/1917); Unidilla G. Mead (born 5/11/1872; died 8/1/1957; buried 8/3/1957); Louisa Hamilton Mead (2/4/1905).
  156. Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000, available at Ancestry.com. Unadilla Mead, died 1 August 1957 in Jefferson County, Louisville, age 85.
  157. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 60, Sheet No. 4B, Sallie L. Gazley (widow, born July 1835, age 65, 4 children, 4 living), and daughter Unadilla Gazlay (single, born May 1872, age 28).
  158. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 123, Sheet No. 11A, family of Omar (age 58) and Unadilla Mead (age 37), and daughter Annie Addelia (age 6).
  159. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 56-24, Sheet No. 34B, family of Unadilla Mead (widow, age 58) and daughter Unadilla (age 16).
  160. Death Certificate, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Registration No. 45, Omar C. Mead, died 19 November 1917 in Louisville, born 9 February 1848 in Kentucky. Certificate also gives the names of his parents.
  161. Mortuary Record, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville; Page 267, Mead, Louisa Hamilton, died 2 February 1905; born 1904 in Ky.; age 5 mos.; buried in Cave Hill Cemetery 4 February 1905.
  162. Kentucky Birth Index 1911-1999 (available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org), Unadilla Mead, born 2 December 1913 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, daughter of Anadilla Gazloy.
Fourth Generation
33. Albert M. McClellan ‘Bertie’ Mathewson4 (Harriet,3 Sarah,2 Aaron1), born 19 October 1860 in Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut.1, 2 Bertie married, 13 June 1888 in New Haven, Connecticut, Mary E. Foster2 (born ____, parents not determined).

Albert was a lawyer and judge in New Haven, Connecticut.2


34. Ellen Trumbull ‘Nellie’ Mathewson4 (Harriet,3 Sarah,2 Aaron1), born 17 March 1862 in Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut.1, 2 Nellie married John Deforest Haskell2 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Ellen Trumbull ‘Nellie’ Mathewson and John Deforest Haskell:

 61i. Cornelius Haskell.
 62ii. Albert Haskell.
 63iii. Faith Haskell.

39. Frank V. Reidenbach4 (Catherine,3 Albert,2 Aaron1), born ca. 1868 in Kings County, New York.3, 4 Frank married, 18 December 1907 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Laura C. Osmond5 (born ca. 1879 in East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, the daughter of John J. Osmond and Mary E. Skiffition5).

42. Stella L. Gazlay4 (Spencer,3 Albert,2 Aaron1), born April 1873 in New York;6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 died 9 May 1943 in Hollis, Queens County, New York.6 Stella married, first, 26 May 1895 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, John Henry Stack15, 16 (born 1872 in New York, the son of Thomas Stack and Johanna Boyl;14 John died 14 July 1898 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York14). Stella married, second, 27 June 1900 in Kings County, New York, David Mullon11, 12, 18 (born 22 January 1876 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, the son of William Mullon and Susan Rachael Crispin;10, 11, 12, 17 David died 24 June 1920 in Queens County, New York17). Stella is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Kew Gardens, Queens County, New York.6 John is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens County, New York.14 David is buried in Roslyn Cemetery, Roslyn, Nassau County, New York.17

Children of Stella L. Gazlay and John Henry Stack:

 64i. Spencer Stack, born August 1895 in New York.9, 10, 11
 65ii. Edna Stack, born July 1898 in New York.9, 10, 11, 12

Child of Stella L. Stack (née Gazlay) and David Mullon:

 66i. Lester D. Mullon, born ca. 1907 in New York.11, 12, 13

43. Albert Mortimer ‘Bertie’ Gazlay4 (Spencer,3 Albert,2 Aaron1), born 25 September 1877 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;7, 8, 19, 20, 21 died 10 December 1902 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.19, 21, 22, 23 Bertie married, 20 May 1896 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Josephine F. ‘Josie’ Haight24, 25 (born March 1877 in Bellmore, Nassau County, New York, the daughter of John D. Haight and Jennie Waring20, 24). Bertie is buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.19, 21

Albert was a bookkeeper in the employ of Harper Publishing Company. He was born in Brooklyn September 25, 1873 [sic] and he lived most of his life in the Fifteenth Ward. Albert was an active and ernest worker in the Greene Avenue Presbyterian Church. He died of typhoid fever after an illness of four weeks, leaving his wife Josephine and a six year old daughter. Interment was in Cypress Hill Cemetery.21


Child of Albert Mortimer ‘Bertie’ Gazlay and Josephine F. ‘Josie’ Haight:

+67i. Ethel Mae Gazlay, born 26 September 1896 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Married Thomas Owen Williams.

44. Lillian S. Gazlay4 (Spencer,3 Albert,2 Aaron1), born 25 August 1883 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.8, 9, 11, 26, 27, 28, 29 Lillian married, first, 20 March 1907 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Harry Dale Cowan33, 34 (born 7 June 1881 in New York, the son of Joseph Cowan and Anna E. Wetherell27, 30, 31, 32). Lillian married, second, 21 June 1919 in Kings County, New York, Clarence Devere Scofield39 (born October 1873 in New York, the son of Selleck S. Scofield and Caroline Johnson;27, 28, 29, 35, 36, 37 Clarence died 18 August 1961 in Valley Stream, Long Island, New York38).

Child of Lillian S. Gazlay and Harry Dale Cowan:

+68i. Howard Dale Scofield (born Cowan), born 1907 in New York; died 30 August 1930 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Married Helen A. Pfaff.

49. Carrie Augusta Gazlay4 (David,3 Charles,2 Aaron1), born 13 March 1867 in Manhattan, New York City, New York;40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 died 8 September 1921 in Albany, Albany County, New York.48, 49, 50 Carrie married, 25 February 1885 in Kings County, New York, Samuel James Hamilton44, 52, 53 (born ca. April 1862 in Ireland, parents not determined;44 Samuel died 17 April 1908 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York51). Carrie is buried in Hillside Cemetery, Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York.48

50. William Merton Gleason4 (Georgiana,3 Charles,2 Aaron1), born 31 August 1889 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York.54, 55 William married, 5 September 1916 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York, Vera E. Zelie56 (born 1896 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York, the daughter of Frank B. Zelie and Emma Ploss;56, 57 Vera died 30 June 196457). Their marriage ended in divorce in ca. 1918.58 Vera is buried in Wiltwick Cemetery, Kingston, Ulster County, New York.57

Child of William Merton Gleason and Vera E. Zelie:

 69i. William Weldon Gleason, born 18 August 1916;58, 59 died 28 March 1918 in Manhattan, New York City, New York.59

51. Mabel Gleason4 (Georgiana,3 Charles,2 Aaron1), born ca. 1890 in New York.60 Mabel married (unidentified) (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Mabel Gleason and (unidentified):

 70i. Ruth Gleason, born ca. 1920 in New York.60

52. William Soaper Gazlay4 (Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 21 November 1881 in Henderson, Kentucky;61, 62, 63, 64 died 17 February 1950 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.64 William married, 12 June 1906 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, Virginia Elizabeth Miller64, 65 (born 9 February 1880 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, the daughter of Hiram Garrett Miller and Virginia Elizabeth _____;62, 63, 64, 65, 66 Virginia died 18 October 1976 in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware67). William and Virginia are buried in Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.64, 67

Children of William Soaper Gazlay and Virginia Elizabeth Miller:

+71i. William Soaper Gazlay, Jr., born 9 June 1907 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin; died 2 February 1981 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. Married Marjorie Ann Duggan.
+72ii. Richard Clarke Gazlay, born 18 October 1909 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin; died 17 August 1992 in Alameda County, California. Married Mary Louise Baker.
+73iii. Virginia Elizabeth Gazlay, born 19 October 1912 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 25 April 2006 in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. Married Seely McCann Chapman.

56. Lida Hampton Gazlay4 (Webster,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 25 March 1910 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky;68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 died 18 December 2003.69, 71, 75 Lida married William Loudon Chase (born 27 May 1904 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, the son of Dr. Oscar Elias Chase and Elizabeth Loudon;76, 77 William died 17 February 1994 in Arizona77, 78). Lida and William are buried in All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church Cemetery, Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona.69, 70, 78

Children of Lida Hampton Gazlay and William Loudon Chase:

 74i. Lida Gazlay Chase, born 5 May 1938 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois.79
+75ii. William Loudon Chase, Jr., born 17 June 1941 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois. Married Patricia Diane Manning.

58. Annie Adelia Mead4 (Unadilla,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 11 August 1903 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.80, 81, 82 Annie married William Karl Allen Ferguson83 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Annie Adelia Mead and William Karl Allen Ferguson:

+76i. Ann Gazlay Ferguson, born 25 January 1931 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; died 2 November 2008 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Married Alastair Rolland Haldane Lamberton.
+77ii. Allen Mead Ferguson, born 25 August 1937. Married Mary Rutherfoord.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, Windham County, Woodstock, Enumeration District 132, Page No. 24, family of William W. Mathewson, age 51, wife Hattie, age 38, son Bertie (initials unclear), age 19, daughter Nellie T., age 18, father-in-law Benj Warner, age 74, and mother-in-law Sallie Warner, age 70.
  2. Abbe-Abbey Genealogy, in Memory of John Abbe and His Descendants, by Cleveland Abbe and Josephine Genung Nichols. New Haven Connecticut: The Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor Company, 1916. Pages 235, 236, 349, 350. Digitized copy available at Google Books.
  3. New York State Census, 1875, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fourth ED, 13 Ward, Page 28, family of John Redenbach (43, Germany, marble cutter, New York); wife Amnda Redenbach (38, New York); son John Redenbach (21, New York, bookkeeper); son William Redenbach (19, New York, Clerk); daughter Harriet Redenbach (17, New York); daughter Lillie Redenbach (9, Kings); son Frank Redenbach (6, Kings); daughter Anna Redenbach (4, Kings); son Frederick Redenbach (1, Kings).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 130, Page No. 1, family of Amanda Reidenbach (age 43), with son John A. (age 26), son William A. (age 24), daughter Harriet A. (age 22), daughter Lillian S. (age 14), son Frank B. (age 12), daughter Anna L. (age 10), and father Albert S. Dazlay [sic] (age 69).
  5. Massachusetts Marriages, 1841-1915; Marriages Registered in the City of Lowell, Entry No. 1083, Frank V. Reidenbach, age 39, born in Brooklyn, N.Y., 1st marriage, printer, son of John Reidenbach and Amanda C. Gazlay; and Laura C. Osmond, age 28, born in E. Boston, first marriage, waitress, daughter of John J. Osmond and Mary E. Skiffition, married on 18 December 1907 in Lowell.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Maple Grove Cemetery, Kew Gardens, Queens County, New York, Stella Gazley Mullon, born: April 1873 in New York; died: 9 May 1943 in Hollis, Queens County, New York (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, one sibling, and two husbands).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 129, Page No. 24, family of William Lyons (age 63, shoemaker) and wife Catherine Lyons (age 58), with daughter Eliza Gazlay (age 28), son-in-law Spencer M. Gazlay (age 25, shoemaking), niece Stella L. Gazlay (age 7; she is actually daughter of Eliza and Spencer), and nephew Bertie A. Gazlay (age 2; he is actually son of Eliza and Spencer)
  8. New York State Census, 1892, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fifth Election District of the Fifteenth Ward, Page 15, family of Spencer Gazlay (age 45, shoemaker), with Eliza (age 41), Stella (age 18), Albert (age 14), and Lillian (age 8).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 209, Sheet No. 16B, family of Spencer Gazlay (age 53), with wife Eliza (age 49), daughter Stella L. Stack (age 27, widow), grandson Spencer Stack (age 4), granddaughter Edna Stack (age 2), and daughter Lillian Gazlay (age 16).
  10. New York State Census, 1905, Kings County, Brooklyn, Third Election District, Block D and E, Page 32, family of Spencer M. Gazlay (age 58, shoemaker), wife Eliza R. Gazlay (age 54), daughter Lillian S. Gazlay (age 21), David Mullon (age 29, iron molder), wife Stella Mullon (age 32) [daughter of Spencer and Eliza], Spencer Stack (age 9, incorrectly listed as granddaughter and female, when actually grandson and male), and Edna Stack (age 7, granddaughter).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 683, Sheet No. 12B and 13A, family of Spencer M. Gazlay (age 63, machine operator in shoe factory), wife Eliza A. Gazlay (age 59), with son-in-law David Mullon (age 35, manufacturer of iron railings), daughter Stella L. Mullon (age 37), grandson Lester Mullon (age 3), grandson Spencer T. Stack (age 15), granddaughter Edna Stack (age 12), daughter Lillian Cowan (age 25), and grandson Howard Cowan (age 2).
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 333, Sheet No. 3B, family of Spencer M. Gazley (age 73, shoemaker), wife Eliza R. Gazley (age 68), with David Mollins (age 36, iron worker), wife Stella Mollins (age 46), son Lester Mollins (age 13) and stepdaughter Edna Stack (age 20).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 24-348, Sheet No. 12A, family of Estelle L. Mullon (57, New York, widow, first married age 20); son Lester D. Mullon (22, New York, inspector, insurance); mother Eliza Gazlay (79, New York, widow, first married age 19).
  14. Find a Grave (website). Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens County, New York, John Henry Stack, born: 1872 in New York; died: 14 July 1898 in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  15. Italian Genealogical Group, New York City Grooms Records (with Bride information), marriage of John H. Stack and Stella L. Gazlay, 26 May 1895, Kings County, New York.
  16. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate of Marriage, Certificate No.: 2242, John H. Stack, age 23, born in Brooklyn; occupation: clerk; father: Thomas Stack; mother’s maiden name: Johanna Boyl; first marriage; Stella Gazlay, age 22, born in Brooklyn; father: Spencer Gazlay; mother’s maiden name: Elisa Lyons; first marriage; married on 26 May 1895 in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Roslyn Cemetery, Roslyn, Nassau County, New York, David Mullon, born: 22 January 1876 in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York; died: 24 June 1920 in Queens County, New York (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and wife).
  18. Italian Genealogical Group, New York City Grooms Records (with Bride information), marriage of David Mullon and Stella Stack, 27 June 1900, Kings County, New York.
  19. Find a Grave (website). Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Albert Mortimer Gazley, born: 27 September 1877 in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York; died: 10 December 1902 in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and one sibling).
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 209, Sheet No. 21B, family of Albert Gazlay (age 22), wife Josephine (age 23) and daughter Ethel (age 3).
  21. Obituary, Brooklyn Daily Eagle (online), Albert Gazlay, 12 December 1902. His birth year and age are incorrect in this obituary, compared to other records, notably the New York Death Index and census records.
  22. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Gazlay, Albert M., 10 December 1902, Kings County, age 25 years.
  23. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate and Record of Death, Certificate No. 21193, Albert Mortimer Gazlay, died: 10 December 1902 in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York; age: 25 yrs. 2 mos. 15 days; married; occupation: bookkeeper; birthplace: New York City, NY; father: Spencer Gazlay, born in New York City, NY; mother: Eliza Gazlay, born in New York City, NY; place of burial: Cypress Hills.
  24. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate of Marriage, Certificate No.: 2411, Albert M. Gazlay, age 21, born in Brooklyn; occupation: shipping clerk; father: Spencer M. Gazlay; mother’s maiden name: Eliza Lyons; first marriage; Josie Haight, age 20, born in Bellmore, L.I.; father: John D. Haight; mother’s maiden name: Jennie Waring; first marriage; married on 20 May 1896 in Kings County [Brooklyn], New York.
  25. Italian Genealogical Group, New York City Grooms Records (with Bride information), marriage of Albert M. Gazlay and Josie Haight, 20 May 1896, Kings County, New York.
  26. New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909, Gazley, female, born: 25 August 1883 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; father: Spencer Gazley, born in N.Y.; mother: Elisa Lyon, born in N.Y.
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 252, Sheet No. 15B; family of Clarence Scofield (45, New York, salesman, Starch Co.); wife Lillian Scofield (36, New York); stepson Howard D. Cowan (12, New York).
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Queens County, New York City, Woodhaven, Enumeration District 41-580, Sheet No. 21B; family of Clarence D. Scofield (55, New York, salesman, corn products, first married age 45); wife Lillian S. Scofield (46, New York, first married age 26).
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Queens County, New York City, Woodhaven, Enumeration District 41-1634, Sheet No. 14B; family of Clarence D. Scofield (60, New York, salesman, elastic starch corn products); wife Lillian S. Scofield (56, New York).
  30. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Harry Dale Cowan, born 7 June 1881, age 37 years; living at 27 Nagy St., Middle Village, Queens, N.Y.; nearest relative: wife, Lilly Dale Cowan, living at Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.; note by registrar: Applicant is demented - loss of memory and seems in very poor health. Date: 12 September 1918.
  31. New York State Census, 1905, Kings County, Brooklyn, 25th Election District, Block A, 13th Assembly District, Page 2, family of Joseph Cowan (51, wire weaver); wife Anna E. Cowan (46); son Joseph Wm. Cowan (26, modeler(jewelry)); son Harry Cowan (23, clerk (lawyer)); daughter Charlotte G. Cowan (20); son William J. Cowan (16, clerk, (lawyer)).
  32. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 306, Sheet Nos. 3B, 4A; family of Joseph Cowan (56, Ire[land], weaver, wire shop); wife of 32 years Anna E. Cowan (50, New York, 4 children, 4 living); son Joseph W. Cowan Jr. (31, New York, artist, glass & ___); son Harry D. Cowan (28, New York, laborer, glue factory, married 3 years); daughter Charlotte V. Cowan (25, New York); son William Cowan (21, New York, cashier, department store).
  33. Italian Genealogical Group, New York City Grooms Records (with Bride information), marriage of Harry D. Cowan and Lillian S. Gazlay, 20 March 1907, Kings County, New York.
  34. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate and Record of Marriage, Certificate No.: 2531, Harry D. Cowan, age 26, born in Bklyn.; occupation: real estate; father: Joseph [Cowan]; mother’s maiden name: Anna Wethrell; first marriage; Lillian S. Gazlay, 23, Bklyn. father: Spencer [Gazlay]; mother’s maiden name: Eliza Lyon; first marriage; married on 20 March 1907 in Kings County [Brooklyn], New York.
  35. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 656, Page No. 25, family of S. S. Scofield [erroneously indexed as B. B. Scofield in several census indexes] (34, Conn., widow, clerk dep pub works); daughter Bell Scofield (12, New York); daughter Clarine Scofield (9, New York); son Clawrence Scofield (7, New York); daughter Daizie Scofield (1, New York); Ellentine D. Loucks (56, New York, widow, visiting); Josephine C. Loucks (22, New York, visiting); servant Mary Callaghan (19, Ireland, servant).
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 407, Sheet No. 2B, Clarence Scofield, 26, October 1873, New York, salesman; wife of 2 years Fanny Scofield, 26, March 1874, New York, no children; s-in-law Edna Scofield, 22, May 1878, New York, folder of paper patterns; Ethel Scofield, 19, May 1881, New York. [Edna and Ethel, although listed with surname Scofield (by virtue of continuation lines from the entry for Clarence), are more likely sisters of Fanny.]
  37. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 520, Sheet No. 8A, Clarence Scofield, 36, New York, salesman, starch; wife of 11 years Fanny Scofield, 35, New York, no children; brother-in-law Augustus W. Jaquay, 42, New York, married 13 years, salesman, toys.
  38. New York, State Health Department, Genealogical Research Death Index, 1957-1963; Clarence D. Scofield, died: 18 August 1961 in Valley Stream, Hempstead, Nassau, New York; age: 87.
  39. Italian Genealogical Group, New York City Grooms Records (with Bride information), marriage of Clarence Scofield and Lillian S. Cowan, 21 June 1919, Kings County, Certificate# 7015.
  40. New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962, , Christening, Manhattan, New York City, New York, female, born: 13 March 1867; father: David Montrose Gazlay; mother: Mary Malvina Jennings Gazlay.
  41. New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909, Gazlay, female, born: 13 March 1867 in Manhattan, New York, New York; father: David M. Gazlay, born in NY; mother: Mary M. Jennings, born in NY.
  42. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, District No. 30, Page No. 15, family of David Gaylay [sic] (30); Mary Gaylay (25); Carrie (1); Monte (5).
  43. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Rensselaer County, Nassau, Enumeration District 176, Page No. 12, family of Stephen Hollas (53, Mass., farmer); wife Lavantia Hollas (53, New York); daughter Aurelia Hollas (26, New York, makes collars); mother Caroline H. Hollas (81, Mass., widow); Carrie Gazlay (12, New York). Carrie is a step-niece of Lavantia through Carrie’s grandmother, Martha (nee ?) Coons, and her then-husband, Abram Coons, i.e., Lavantia and Abram are siblings. This Hollas family is living near Abram and Martha Coons.
  44. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 534, Sheet No. 6B, family of Samuel J. Hamilton (38, Ireland, Apr 1862, printer); wife of 15 years Carrie A. Hamilton (31, New York, Mar 1869, no children).
  45. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Albany County, Albany, Enumeration District 71, Sheet No. 1B, family of Mary M. Gazlay (60, New York, widow, 2 children, 1 living); daughter Carrie A. Hamilton (44, New York, widow, no children, dressmaker). They were living at 33 Chestnut Street; compare with 1920 census for “Mary Hamilton.”
  46. New York State Census, 1915, Albany County, Albany, Enumeration District 3, Page No. 9, family of Mary M. Gazlay (57); daughter Carrie Hamilton (38). [Both of their ages are low by several years compared with other records.]
  47. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Albany County, Albany, Enumeration District 73, Sheet No. 3B, family of Mary [sic] Hamilton (52, New York, widow); lodger James Smith (49, New York, architect, buildings). They are living at 33 Chestnut St., the same address that Carrie A. Hamilton lived at in 1910. Therefore, it is believed that this is the same person and that the first name is incorrect here.
  48. Funeral Notice, The Knickerbocker Press, Albany, New York, 10 September 1921, Mary M. Gazlay, died 4 September 1921, and daughter Carrie A. Hamilton, died 8 September 1921, both in Albany [Mary’s death record indicates she died in Poughkeepsie]. The article provides brief biographical details and their place of burial, shown as West Stephentown (believed to refer to Hillside Cemetery in Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York, where Mary’s husband David Montross Gazlay is buried).
  49. Albany Evening Journal, Albany, New York, 15 July 1922, notice to creditors for Carrie A. Hamilton [the presumption being that she died before that date].
  50. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1921, Carrie A. Hamilton, died 8 September 1921 in Alb. [Albany, Albany County, New York].
  51. Deaths, The New York Times, available at www.fultonhistory.com, 19 April 1908: HAMILTON -- At 285 Carroll St., Brooklyn, April 17, Samuel J. Hamilton.
  52. New York Marriage and Death Index - New York City, Samuel Hamilton and Carrie A. Gazlay, married on 25 February 1885 in Kings County.
  53. New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, Samuel James Hamilton and Carrie Augusta Gaglay [sic, Gazlay], married on 25 February 1885 in Kings County, New York.
  54. Draft Registration Card, World War I, William Merton Gleason, No. 84, age 28, born: 31 August 1889 in Kingston, NY; salesman; dependant: mother; married; mother and child.
  55. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Orange County, Newburgh City, E.D. 54, Sheet No. 2A, Georgina Gleason, 42, New York, widow, laundress, laundry; son William Gleason, 21, New York, salesman, clothing.
  56. New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848, 1908-1936, available at familysearch.org, William M. Gleason, age 28, born in Kingston, 1st marriage, father: William E. Gleason; mother: Georgianna Gazley; Vera E. Zelie, age 20, born in Kingston, 1st marriage; father: Frank B. Zelie; mother: Emma Ploss; married on 5 September 1916 in Kingston.
  57. Find a Grave (website). Wiltwick Cemetery, Kingston, Ulster County, New York, Vera E. Zelie Gleason, born: 1896; died: 30 June 1964 in Baldwin, Nassau County, New York (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary giving vital and biographical details; and provides the names and links for her parents and siblings).
  58. Divorce Filing, Poughkeepsie Eagle-News, 25 August 1917, William and Vera Gleason filed for divorce from each other. The article describes each of the parties, provides the grounds for divorce from both parties, and indicates their son, W. Weldon Gleason, is now living with Mr. Gleason’s mother.
  59. New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949, William Weldom Glason [sic], born: 18 August 1916; died: 28 March 1918 in Manhattan, New York City, New York; father: William M. Glason [sic]; mother: Vera Zelie; cemetery: St. Michael’s.
  60. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, E.D. 24-940, Sheet No. 6A, John Koehler, 76, Germany, 29 at first marriage, retired butcher; wife Georgiana Koehler, 65, New York, 20 at first marriage; daughter Mabel Gleason, 40, New York, widow, 20 at first marriage, sales lady, dry goods; granddaughter Ruth Gleason, 10, New York.
  61. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Enumeration District 642, Sheet No. 2A, Addison M. Gazlay [indexed as Zazlay], 48, Kentucky, January 1852, clerk, real estate; wife of 24 years Maria S. Gazlay, 47, Kentucky, Sept. 1852, 1 child, 1 living; son William Gazlay, 18, Kentucky, Nov. 1881; servant Emma Erikson, 37, Sweden, Feby 1863.
  62. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Enumeration District 1434, Sheet No. 5B, family of Addison M. Gazlay (67, Kentucky, widow); son Wm. S. Gazlay (38, Ky., chief clerk, Northwestern); daughter-in-law Virginia M. Gazlay (39, Wisconsin); grand-son Wm. S. Gazlay Jr. (12, Wisconsin); grand-son Richard C. Gazlay (10, Wisconsin); grand-daughter Virginia E. Gazlay (7, Illinois); servant Alma Swanson (25, Sweden).
  63. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago City, E.D. 103-3198, Sheet No. 1A, William S. Gazlay [indexed as Gaglay], 57, Kentucky, clerk, steam railroad; wife Virginia M. Gazlay, 58, Wisconsin.
  64. The Gazlay Family in America, with sections titled “Ten Generations of American Gazlays” for several branches of the Gazlay family. Document is marked on one page, “From Gerard Gazlay, Jr. Jan. 1980.” Unpublished, nine unnumbered pages. Photocopy in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  65. Wisconsin Marriages 1836-1930, available at familysearch.org; Groom: William Soaper Gazlay, born in Henderson, Ky; Bride: Virginia Elizabeth Miller, born in Lacrosse, Wis.; Marriage Date/Place: 12 June 1906, Lacrosse, Wis.; Groom’s Father: Addison M. Gazlay; Groom’s Mother: Maria S. Gazlay; Bride’s Father: Hiram Garrett Miller; Bride’s Mother: Virginia Elizabeth Miller.
  66. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Virginia Miller Gazlay, born: 9 February 1880 in Lacryssi, Lac [sic, undoubtedly La Cross], Wisconsin; other name: Virginia Elizabeth Miller; father: Hiram G. Miller; mother: Virginia E. McKenney.
  67. Obituary, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois. Gazlay, Virginia M., 21 October 1976; died 18 October 1976.
  68. Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910, available at Ancestry.com, Lida Hampton Gazlay, born 25 March 1910 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, daughter of Webster Gazlay and Eliza E. Hampton.
  69. Find a Grave (website). All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church Cemetery, Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona Lida Gazlay Hampton [sic, should be Lida Hampton Gazlay]: Chase / Lida Hampton / Gazlay / 1910 2003 [from columbarium marker]. The record provides vital details.
  70. Correspondence from Dr. Lida G. Chase to Lee Gazlay, January 2012, including photos, biographical data and vital statistics of various family members.
  71. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Chase, Lida G., no. 464-52-1556, died 10 December 2003, born 25 March 1910.
  72. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 78, Sheet No. 5B, family of Webster (age 48) and Eliza H. Gazlay (age 36), married for 3 years, with son Webster Jr. (age 1 9/12) and daughter Lida H. (age 0/12).
  73. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 80, Sheet No. 1B, family of Eliza Gazley (45, Kentucky, widow, stenographer, private office); mother Josephine Hampton (80, Kentucky, widow); son Webster Gazley (11, Kentucky); daughter Eliza H. Gazley (9, Kentucky); daughter Sallie Gazley (7, Kentucky).
  74. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 46-7, Sheet No. 12B, family of Lida H. Gazlay (56, Kentucky, widow, secretary); daughter Lida H. Gazlay (20, Kentucky); son Webster Gazlay (21, Kentucky).
  75. Obituary, The Arizona Republic, 20 December 2003, Chase, Lida Hampton Gazlay, died 18 December 2003. Listed in the Arizona Obituary Archive (website).
  76. Email between Bill Chase and Lee Gazlay, June and October 2018 (various dates), where Bill provides additional biographical details about his children and his ancestors.
  77. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Chase, William L., no. 487-05-9695, died 17 February 1994, born 27 May 1904.
  78. Find a Grave (website). All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church Cemetery, Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona William Loudon Chase: Chase / William Loudon / 1904 1994 [from columbarium marker]. The record provides vital details and the names of his parents and siblings.
  79. Who’s Who of American Women, 1997; snippet view available at Google Books. Chase, Lida Gazlay, listed as a psychology educator, born 5 May 1938 in Evanston, Illinois, daughter of William Loudon and Lida Hampton (Gazlay) Chase. The record includes her BS, MS, and PhD degrees.
  80. Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960; Mead, Annie Adelia, born: 11 August 1903 in Louisville, Jefferson [County], Kentucky; father: Omar; mother: Undella Gazley.
  81. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Enumeration District 123, Sheet No. 11A, family of Omar (age 58) and Unadilla Mead (age 37), and daughter Annie Addelia (age 6).
  82. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Two Mile House Precinct, Enumeration District 17, Sheet No. 5A, family of Unadilla G. Mead (widow, age 47), daughters Annie A. (age 16) and Unadilla G. (age 6), with sister Sallie G. Hamilton (widow, age 61).
  83. 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.
Fifth Generation
67. Ethel Mae Gazlay5 (Albert ‘Bertie’,4 Spencer,3 Albert,2 Aaron1), born 26 September 1896 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Ethel married, 20 September 1922 in Kings County, New York, Thomas Owen Williams6 (born ca. 1897, the son of Thomas O. Williams and Sadie E. Schultz4, 5, 6).

68. Howard Dale Scofield (born Cowan)5 (Lillian,4 Spencer,3 Albert,2 Aaron1), born 1907 in New York;7, 8, 9, 10 died 30 August 1930 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.7, 11 Howard married, ca. 1929, Helen A. Pfaff10 (born ca. 1910 in New York, parents not determined10). Howard is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Kew Gardens, Queens County, New York.7

71. William Soaper Gazlay, Jr.5 (William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 9 June 1907 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin;12, 13, 14, 15 died 2 February 1981 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.12, 15 William married, 30 October 1948 in Owensboro, Kentucky, Marjorie Ann Duggan15, 17 (born 4 June 1917 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, the daughter of Dennis Duggan and Edith Yeager;16, 17, 18 Marjorie died 24 November 2005 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa16, 17). Marjorie is buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa.17

Child adopted by William Soaper Gazlay, Jr. and Marjorie Ann Duggan:

 78i. Lawrence John Gazlay, born 12 May 1938.17, 18, 19

Child of William Soaper Gazlay, Jr. and Marjorie Ann Duggan:

+79ii. William Duggan Gazlay, born 14 December 1949. Married Debra Ann ‘Debbie’ Roberts.

72. Richard Clarke Gazlay5 (William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 18 October 1909 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin;13, 15, 20 died 17 August 1992 in Alameda County, California.20, 21 Richard married, 3 April 1936 in Pensacola, Florida, Mary Louise Baker15 (born 19 September 1914 in Indiana, parents not determined;22 Mary died 15 April 1983 in Alameda County, California22, 23). Richard and Mary are buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.21, 23

Children of Richard Clarke Gazlay and Mary Louise Baker:

+80i. Richard Clarke ‘Dick’ Gazlay, Jr., born 19 April 1938 in San Diego, San Diego County, California; died 12 July 2013. Married (1) Joyce C. Falconer Married (2) Terry Kay Cook.
+81ii. Stephen Baker Gazlay, born 21 July 1941 in Corpus Christi, Texas; died 2 September 2022. Married Virginia Lee Harper.

73. Virginia Elizabeth Gazlay5 (William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 19 October 1912 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;13, 15 died 25 April 2006 in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware.24 Virginia married, 21 April 1939 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Seely McCann Chapman15 (born 13 May 1906, parents not determined;25 Seely died April 197525).

Virginia attended the Francis Parker School in Chicago and Groucher College in Baltimore, Maryland. She was a member of Theta Sorority, Trinity Episcopal Church and its Altar Guild, the Junior league of Wilmington and the National Society of Colonial Dames in America. She was a volunteer and later a professional guide at the Winterthur Museum for 30 years. She established a dancing class at the Tatnall School.24


Children of Virginia Elizabeth Gazlay and Seely McCann Chapman:

+82i. James Kingsbury Chapman, born 5 February 1940. Married Judith Marie ‘Judy’ Weckesser.
+83ii. Virginia Stuart Chapman, born 28 August 1943. Married James Richard Cobb.
+84iii. Lucinda Clarke ‘Cindy’ Chapman, born 19 January 1945. Married Norris Pilling Wright.

75. William Loudon Chase, Jr.5 (Lida,4 Webster,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 17 June 1941 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois.18, 26, 27 William married, 9 April 1960 in Los Altos, Santa Clara County, California, Patricia Diane Manning27, 29 (born 3 October 1941 in Napa, Napa County, California, the daughter of William D. Manning and Nellie M. Drew18, 26, 27, 28).

Children of William Loudon Chase, Jr. and Patricia Diane Manning:

+85i. Kevin Christopher Chase, born 18 February 1963 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California; died 30 October 2015 in Cohasset, Butte County, California. Married Kathlyn Marie Beranek.
+86ii. Stacey Lynn Chase, born 7 March 1964 in San Pablo, Contra Costa County, California. Married Ronald George Kavulich.

76. Ann Gazlay Ferguson5 (Annie,4 Unadilla,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 25 January 1931 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky;18, 30 died 2 November 2008 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.30 Ann married, 1957, Alastair Rolland Haldane Lamberton30 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Ann Gazlay Ferguson and Alastair Rolland Haldane Lamberton:

+87i. Haldane Bell Lamberton, Married Karen _____.
+88ii. Annie-Adelia Mead Lamberton, Married Brad Swope.
+89iii. John Allen Lamberton, Married Michelle _____.

77. Allen Mead Ferguson5 (Annie,4 Unadilla,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 25 August 1937.18, 30 Allen married Mary Rutherfoord (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909, Ethel May Gazlay, born: 26 September 1896 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; father: Albert M. Gazlay; mother: Josie Haight.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 209, Sheet No. 21B, family of Albert Gazlay (age 22), wife Josephine (age 23) and daughter Ethel (age 3).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 1304, Sheet No. 12B, Family of Michael F. Connley (age 46, fireman), wife Josephine F. Connley (age 42), son John H. Connley (age 23, stenographer), and daughter Ethel M. Gazlay (age 23, typist).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Queens County, New York City, E.D. 41-404, Sheet No. 2B, Thomas Williams, 32, New York; wife Ethel Williams, 33, New York.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Queens County, Queens Borough, E.D. 41-1058, Sheet No. 6A, Thomas Williams, 42, New York; wife Ethel Williams, 43, New York.
  6. New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, Thomas Owen Williams, age 24; father: Thomas O. Williams; mother: Sadie E. Schultz; Ethel Mae Gazlay, age 25; father: Albert M. Gazlay; mother: Josephine F. Height; married on 20 September 1922 in Kings County, New York.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Maple Grove Cemetery, Kew Gardens, Queens County, New York, Howard Dale Scofield, born: 1907; died: 30 August 1930 (from record, which provides notes indicating the names of his parents and spouse with her maiden name).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 683, Sheet No. 12B and 13A, family of Spencer M. Gazlay (age 63, machine operator in shoe factory), wife Eliza A. Gazlay (age 59), with son-in-law David Mullon (age 35, manufacturer of iron railings), daughter Stella L. Mullon (age 37), grandson Lester Mullon (age 3), grandson Spencer T. Stack (age 15), granddaughter Edna Stack (age 12), daughter Lillian Cowan (age 25), and grandson Howard Cowan (age 2).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 252, Sheet No. 15B; family of Clarence Scofield (45, New York, salesman, Starch Co.); wife Lillian Scofield (36, New York); stepson Howard D. Cowan (12, New York).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Queens County, New York City, Richmond Hill, Enumeration District 41-563, Sheet No. 6A; family of Howard Scofield (22, New York, salesman, insurance office, first married age 21); wife Helen Scofield (20, New York, first married age 19).
  11. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Scofield, Howard, died 30 August 1930, Kings County, age 22, Cert# S143.
  12. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). William Gazlay, no. 708-03-4561.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Enumeration District 1434, Sheet No. 5B, family of Addison M. Gazlay (67, Kentucky, widow); son Wm. S. Gazlay (38, Ky., chief clerk, Northwestern); daughter-in-law Virginia M. Gazlay (39, Wisconsin); grand-son Wm. S. Gazlay Jr. (12, Wisconsin); grand-son Richard C. Gazlay (10, Wisconsin); grand-daughter Virginia E. Gazlay (7, Illinois); servant Alma Swanson (25, Sweden).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Iowa, Tama County, Tama, E.D. 86-28, Sheet No. 81A, William Gazley [indexed as Gagley], 32, Michigan, residence on 1 April 1935: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, civil engineer, railroad. He is enumerated in the Clifton Hotel, Tama, Iowa.
  15. The Gazlay Family in America, with sections titled “Ten Generations of American Gazlays” for several branches of the Gazlay family. Document is marked on one page, “From Gerard Gazlay, Jr. Jan. 1980.” Unpublished, nine unnumbered pages. Photocopy in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  16. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazlay, Marjorie D.; no. 413-92-3531.
  17. Obituary, The Standard, Allamakee County, Iowa (website: www.waukonstandard.com); 11 November 2005, Marjorie Gazlay, died 24 November 2005 in Waukon, Iowa. The article provides vital and biographical details, the names of her parents, both husbands, children, other relatives, and place of burial.
  18. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  19. 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.
  20. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Gazlay, Richard Clarke, born: 18 October 1909 in Wisconsin; died: 17 August 1992 in Alameda, California; mother: Miller.
  21. Find a Grave (website). Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, Richard Gazlay, born: unknown; died: 1992; buried: 21 August 1992.
  22. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Gazlay, Mary Louise, born: 19 September 1914 in Indiana; died: 15 April 1983 in Alameda, California; father: Baker; mother: Baron.
  23. Find a Grave (website). Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, Mary Louise Gazlay, born: unknown; died: 1983; buried: 21 April 1983.
  24. Obituary, Delaware Online, Virginia E. Gazlay Chapman, 27 April 2006. Died 25 April 2006 in Wilmington, Delaware.
  25. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Seely Chapman, no. 072-07-7252
  26. Email between Bill Chase and Lee Gazlay, January 2018.
  27. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, William L. Chase, age 18, and Patricia D. Manning, age 18, married on 9 April 1960 in Santa Clara [County], California.
  28. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Patricia Diane Manning, born 3 October 1941 in Napa County, California. Mother’s maiden name: Drew.
  29. Email from Bill Chase to Lee Gazlay, January 2012 (various dates).
  30. Obituary, The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 3 November 2008, Ann Gazlay Ferguson Lamberton, died: 2 November 2008 in Louisville, Kentucky, age 77. The article provides vital and biographical details, the names of her parents, husband, children, brother, other relatives, and burial place.
Sixth Generation
79. William Duggan Gazlay6 (William,5 William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 14 December 1949.1, 2 William married, 3 August 1974 in Summerville, South Carolina, Debra Ann ‘Debbie’ Roberts1 (born 15 February 1954, parents not determined2).

Child adopted by William Duggan Gazlay and Debra Ann ‘Debbie’ Roberts:

+90i. John Robert Gazlay, born 5 July 1982. Married Brittany Lauren McCumbe.

Child of William Duggan Gazlay and Debra Ann ‘Debbie’ Roberts:

+91ii. Michael Scott Gazlay, born 26 December 1985. Married Ashley Lynn DiDonato.

80. Richard Clarke ‘Dick’ Gazlay, Jr.6 (Richard,5 William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 19 April 1938 in San Diego, San Diego County, California;1, 3, 4 died 12 July 2013.3, 4 Dick married, first, 2 March 1962 in Wiesbaden, Germany, Joyce C. Falconer1, 4 (born ____, parents not determined). Dick married, second, 1995, Terry Kay Cook4 (born 13 May 1953, parents not determined2). Dick is buried in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.3, 4

Children of Richard Clarke ‘Dick’ Gazlay, Jr. and Joyce C. Falconer:

+92i. Peter Michael Gazlay, born 25 September 1963 in Oakland, Alameda County, California. Married Linda Irene Geesman.
+93ii. Rebecca Jean ‘Becky’ Gazlay, born 22 September 1966 in Greeley, Colorado. Married (1) Steven Michael Bopp Married (2) Christopher George Kamoske.

81. Stephen Baker Gazlay6 (Richard,5 William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 21 July 1941 in Corpus Christi, Texas;1, 5, 6 died 2 September 2022.6 Stephen married, 12 June 1966 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, Virginia Lee Harper1 (born 8 October 1943, the daughter of C. B. Harper and Latriece Rutledge7). Stephen is buried in Bryan City Cemetery, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.6

Children of Stephen Baker Gazlay and Virginia Lee Harper:

+94i. Suzanne LaTriece Gazlay, born 12 July 1968 in Dallas, Texas; (twin). Married Kevin James Griffin.
+95ii. Sheri Louise Gazlay, born 12 July 1968 in Dallas, Texas; (twin). Married Robert Bethel Dean, Jr..
+96iii. Sandra Elizabeth Gazlay, born 16 May 1972 in Dallas, Texas. Married Dominic Michael Przano.
+97iv. Stephen Clarke Gazlay, born 8 September 1973 in Dallas, Texas. Married Jill Dorothy Harting.

82. James Kingsbury Chapman6 (Virginia,5 William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 5 February 1940.2, 8 James married Judith Marie ‘Judy’ Weckesser8 (born ca. September 1948, parents not determined8, 9).

Children of James Kingsbury Chapman and Judith Marie ‘Judy’ Weckesser:

 98i. James Kingsbury Chapman, Jr., born 21 April 1976.2, 8
 99ii. Jeffrey Urban Chapman, born 30 August 1979.2, 8

83. Virginia Stuart Chapman6 (Virginia,5 William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 28 August 1943.2, 8 Virginia married James Richard Cobb8 (born 12 February 1942, parents not determined2, 8).

Children of Virginia Stuart Chapman and James Richard Cobb:

+100i. Dr. William Clairborne Cobb, born 7 October 1969. Married Natalie Nicole Odair.
 101ii. Cynthia R. Cobb, born 22 March 1971.2, 8

84. Lucinda Clarke ‘Cindy’ Chapman6 (Virginia,5 William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 19 January 1945.2, 8 Cindy married Norris Pilling Wright8 (born ____, parents not determined8).

Children of Lucinda Clarke ‘Cindy’ Chapman and Norris Pilling Wright:

 102i. Norris Pilling Wright, Jr., born 9 December 1973.2, 8
 103ii. Chapman McCann Wright, born 19 July 1977.2, 8
 104iii. Marshall Harrington Wright, born 10 December 1980.2, 8

85. Kevin Christopher Chase6 (William,5 Lida,4 Webster,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 18 February 1963 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California;2, 10, 11 died 30 October 2015 in Cohasset, Butte County, California.11 Kevin married, 2009 in Butte County, California, Kathlyn Marie Beranek11 (born ____, parents not determined).

86. Stacey Lynn Chase6 (William,5 Lida,4 Webster,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 7 March 1964 in San Pablo, Contra Costa County, California.2, 11, 12 Stacey married, 30 March 2009 in Sebastopol, Sonoma County, California, Ronald George Kavulich11 (born ____, parents not determined).

87. Haldane Bell Lamberton6 (Ann,5 Annie,4 Unadilla,3 Addison,2 Aaron1). Haldane married Karen _____ (born ____, parents not determined).

88. Annie-Adelia Mead Lamberton6 (Ann,5 Annie,4 Unadilla,3 Addison,2 Aaron1). Annie-Adelia married Brad Swope (born ____, parents not determined).

89. John Allen Lamberton6 (Ann,5 Annie,4 Unadilla,3 Addison,2 Aaron1). John married Michelle _____ (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. The Gazlay Family in America, with sections titled “Ten Generations of American Gazlays” for several branches of the Gazlay family. Document is marked on one page, “From Gerard Gazlay, Jr. Jan. 1980.” Unpublished, nine unnumbered pages. Photocopy in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado, Richard C. Gazlay, Jr.: Gazlay / Richard C Jr / SP4 USA / 1938 2013 / Forever in our hearts [from grave marker]. The record indicates born: 19 April 1938; died: 12 July 2013.
  4. Obituary, DignityMemorial.com, Richard C. Gazlay, Jr., born: 19 April 1938 in San Diego, California; died: 12 July 2013. The article provides biographical and vital details, and the names of his two wives, brother and his wife, children and their spouses, and place of burial.
  5. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Gazlay, Stephen Baker, born 21 Jul 1941, Nueces County, Texas.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Bryan City Cemetery, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, Stephen Baker Gazlay, born: 21 July 1941; died: 2 September 2022 (from record).
  7. voteref.com.
  8. Obituary, Delaware Online, Virginia E. Gazlay Chapman, 27 April 2006. Died 25 April 2006 in Wilmington, Delaware.
  9. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Seely Chapman, no. 072-07-7252
  10. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Kevin C. Chase, born 18 February 1963 in Santa Clara, California. Mother’s maiden name: Manning.
  11. Email between Bill Chase and Lee Gazlay, June and October 2018 (various dates), where Bill provides additional biographical details about his children and his ancestors.
  12. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Stacey L. Chase, born 7 March 1964 in Contra Costa County, California. Mother’s maiden name: Manning.
Seventh Generation
90. John Robert Gazlay7 (William,6 William,5 William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 5 July 1982.1, 2 John married, 19 October 2019, Brittany Lauren McCumbe2 (born 17 May 1991, parents not determined2). John was adopted by William Duggan Gazlay and Debra Ann ‘Debbie’ Roberts.

Children of John Robert Gazlay and Brittany Lauren McCumbe:

 105i. Lilyana Rayne Gazlay, born xxxx.
 106ii. Oaklin River Gazlay, born xxxx.

91. Michael Scott Gazlay7 (William,6 William,5 William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 26 December 1985.2, 3 Michael married, 3 August 2013, Ashley Lynn DiDonato2 (born 1 September 1987, parents not determined2).

92. Peter Michael Gazlay7 (Richard ‘Dick’,6 Richard,5 William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 25 September 1963 in Oakland, Alameda County, California.1 Peter married Linda Irene Geesman4 (born 20 October 1964, parents not determined2).

Children of Peter Michael Gazlay and Linda Irene Geesman:

+107i. Justin Michael Gazlay, born 29 August 1985. Married Emily Hannah Joder.
+108ii. Brittany Christine Gazlay, born 25 October 1986. Married Adam Messenger.

93. Rebecca Jean ‘Becky’ Gazlay7 (Richard ‘Dick’,6 Richard,5 William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 22 September 1966 in Greeley, Colorado.1 Becky married, first, Steven Michael Bopp (born 12 December 1964, parents not determined2). Becky married, second, Christopher George Kamoske4 (born 6 February 1963, parents not determined2).

Children of Rebecca Jean ‘Becky’ Gazlay and Christopher George Kamoske:

 109i. Kyle Ray Kamoske, born ca. 1991.3
 110ii. Emily Marie Kamoske, born ca. 1994.3

94. Suzanne LaTriece Gazlay7 (Stephen,6 Richard,5 William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 12 July 1968 in Dallas, Texas; (twin).1, 5 Suzanne married, 25 September 1993 in Brazos County, Texas, Kevin James Griffin6 (born 5 September 1965, parents not determined2).

Children of Suzanne LaTriece Gazlay and Kevin James Griffin:

 111i. Connor James Griffin, born 26 September 1995 in Brazos County, Texas.7
 112ii. Cameron Baker Griffin, born 16 October 1997 in Brazos County, Texas.8

95. Sheri Louise Gazlay7 (Stephen,6 Richard,5 William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 12 July 1968 in Dallas, Texas; (twin).1, 9 Sheri married, 6 November 1993 in McLennan County, Texas, Robert Bethel Dean, Jr.11 (born 13 April 1967 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Robert Bethel Dean and Mary Francis ‘Fran’ McGee10).

Children of Sheri Louise Gazlay and Robert Bethel Dean, Jr.:

 113i. Caleb Robert Dean, born 5 December 1997 in Bexar County, Texas.12
 114ii. Joshua Stephen Dean, born 2000.3, 13
 115iii. Jacob Dean, born ca. 2002.13

96. Sandra Elizabeth Gazlay7 (Stephen,6 Richard,5 William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 16 May 1972 in Dallas, Texas.1, 14 Sandra married, 8 February 1997 in Brazos County, Texas, Dominic Michael Przano15 (born 21 July 1972 in Dallas, Texas, parents not determined2).

97. Stephen Clarke Gazlay7 (Stephen,6 Richard,5 William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 8 September 1973 in Dallas, Texas.1, 16 Stephen married, 26 August 2000, Jill Dorothy Harting2, 3 (born 20 May 1978, parents not determined2).

Children of Stephen Clarke Gazlay and Jill Dorothy Harting:

 116i. Garrett Clarke Gazlay, born 16 June 2003.2, 17
 117ii. Ashlyn Gazlay, born ca. 2005.2

100. Dr. William Clairborne Cobb7 (Virginia,6 Virginia,5 William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 7 October 1969.2, 18 William married Natalie Nicole Odair18 (born 16 June 1974, parents not determined18, 19).

Children of Dr. William Clairborne Cobb and Natalie Nicole Odair:

 118i. John Cobb.
 119ii. Katherine Cobb.

  1. The Gazlay Family in America, with sections titled “Ten Generations of American Gazlays” for several branches of the Gazlay family. Document is marked on one page, “From Gerard Gazlay, Jr. Jan. 1980.” Unpublished, nine unnumbered pages. Photocopy in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. 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.
  4. Obituary, DignityMemorial.com, Richard C. Gazlay, Jr., born: 19 April 1938 in San Diego, California; died: 12 July 2013. The article provides biographical and vital details, and the names of his two wives, brother and his wife, children and their spouses, and place of burial.
  5. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Gazlay, Suzanne Latriece, born 12 Jul 1968, Dallas County, Texas.
  6. Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, available at Ancestry.com, Kevin J. Griffin and Suzanne L. Gazlay, 25 Sep 1993, Brazos County, Texas.
  7. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Griffin, Connor James, born 26 Sep 1995, Brazos County, Texas.
  8. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Griffin, Cameron Baker, born 16 Oct 1997, Brazos County, Texas.
  9. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Gazlay, Sheri Louise, born 12 Jul 1968, Dallas County, Texas.
  10. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Robert Bethel Dean, Jr., born: 13 April 1967 in Dallas, Texas; father: Robert Bethel Dean; mother: Mary Frances McGee.
  11. Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, available at Ancestry.com, marriage of Robert B. Dean, Jr. and Sheri L. Gazlay, 6 Nov 1993, McLennan County, Texas.
  12. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Dean, Caleb Robert, born 5 Dec 1997, Bexar County, Texas.
  13. Obituary, Cooper-Sorrels Funeral Home, Bonham, Texas (website: www.coopersorrels.com); Robert Bethel Dean, died: 24 August 2009 in Denison, Texas; born: 17 April 1931 in El Monte, California. The article provides vital and biographical details, the names of his parents, wife, children, grandchildren, other relatives, and place of burial.
  14. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Gazlay, Sandra Elizabeth, born 16 May 1972, Dallas County, Texas.
  15. Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, available at Ancestry.com, Dominic M. Przano and Sandra E. Gazlay, 8 Feb 1997, Brazos County, Texas.
  16. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Gazlay, Stephen Clarke, born 8 Sep 1973, Dallas County, Texas.
  17. voteref.com.
  18. Obituary, Delaware Online, Virginia E. Gazlay Chapman, 27 April 2006. Died 25 April 2006 in Wilmington, Delaware.
  19. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Seely Chapman, no. 072-07-7252
Eighth and Ninth Generations
107. Justin Michael Gazlay8 (Peter,7 Richard ‘Dick’,6 Richard,5 William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 29 August 1985.1, 2 Justin married Emily Hannah Joder (born 21 February 1986, parents not determined2).

Children of Justin Michael Gazlay and Emily Hannah Joder:

 120i. Annalisa Gazlay, born xxxx.
 121ii. Nat Gazlay, born xxxx.
 122iii. Liv Gazlay, born xxxx.

108. Brittany Christine Gazlay8 (Peter,7 Richard ‘Dick’,6 Richard,5 William,4 Addison,3 Addison,2 Aaron1), born 25 October 1986.1, 2 Brittany married, 27 February 2007, Adam Messenger2 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Brittany Christine Gazlay and Adam Messenger:

 123i. Cadence Messenger, born xxxx.
 124ii. Mason Messenger, born xxxx.

  1. 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.
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