Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Clara May Searles


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 Clara May Searles and two of her descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Clara May Searles,1 born 1879 (parents not determined);1 died 1952.1 Clara married, 21 November 1899 in Spring Hill, Albany County, Wyoming, Emmett M. Newell1 (born 1869, parents not determined;1 Emmett died 19511).

Child of Clara May Searles and Emmett M. Newell:

+2i. Mary Evelyn Newell, born 13 February 1901 in Wyoming; died 13 November 1937 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming. Married George Ward Gazlay.

  1. Rootsweb Freepages, Family Tree of William Husband Searle (1801-1880), family of Mary Evelyn NEWELL (1901-1937) and husband George Ward GAZLAY (1897-1973), including her ancestors, child, and vital details.
Second and Third Generations
2. Mary Evelyn Newell2 (Clara1), born 13 February 1901 in Wyoming;1, 2, 3 died 13 November 1937 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.1 Mary married, 6 September 1918 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, George Ward Gazlay3, 10 (born 15 July 1897 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, the son of Herbert Delno Gazlay and Bernice Stanard;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 George died 3 November 1973 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming9). Mary is buried in Newell Cemetery, Esterbrook, Converse County, Wyoming.1 George is buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.9

Child of Mary Evelyn Newell and George Ward Gazlay:

 3i. George Emmett Gazlay, born 31 December 1919 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming;2, 3, 11, 12 died 5 March 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri.11 George is buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.11

  1. Find a Grave (website). Newell Cemetery, Esterbrook, Converse County, Wyoming; Gazley, Mary Evelyn; born: 13 February 1901 in Wyoming; died: 13 November 1937 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming. Record also indicates birth year may be 1898. Father: Emmett Newell; Mother: Clara Searles. Wife of George Gazley.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Wyoming, Albany County, Laramie Peak, Enumeration District 11, Sheet No. 9A, family of Herbert D. Gazlay [this is undoubtedly an enumerator error; this is actually Herbert’s son George W. Gazlay] (23, Wyoming, foreman, sawmill); wife Mary E. Gazlay (20, Wyoming); son George E. Gazlay (1/12, Wyoming).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Wyoming, Albany County, Laramine Peak, Enumeration District 11-19, Sheet No. 1A, family of George W. Gazlay (32, Wyoming, farmer, married age 21); wife Evelyn N. Gazlay (29, Wyoming, married age 17); son George E. Gazlay (10, Wyoming). They live a few houses from George’s father Herbert.
  4. Draft Registration Card, World War I, George Ward Gazlay, Registration No. 180; born: 15 July 1897 in Casper Wyo.; father’s birthplace: Michigan; occupation: in business for self, dray line; nearest relative: Herbert D. Gazlay.
  5. Draft Registration Card, World War II, George Ward Gazlay, serial no. 103; born: 15 July 1897 in Casper, Natrona [County, Wyoming]; person who will always know your address: Mrs. George Gazlay.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Wyoming, Natrona County, Muddy Precinct, Enumeration District 45, Sheet No. 15A, family of Herbert D. Gazley (40, Michigan, Apr 1860, saw mill man); wife of 16 years Bernice Gazley (35, Michigan, Nov. 1864, 4 children, 2 living); son George W. Gazley (2, Wyoming, July 1897); father-in-law Almon D. Stanard (63, Massachusetts, May 1837); mother-in-law and wife of 44 years Sarah H. Stanard (61, Pennsylvania, Mch. 1839, 7 children, 5 living). They live next to their daughter Viola (Gazley) Miller and her husband Warren.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Wyoming, Natrona County, Hemmingway Precinct, Enumeration District 99, Sheet No. 2B, family of Edward B. Foster (35, Missouri, laborer, sheep ranch); wife of 1 year Edna Foster (40, Michigan, 2 children, 2 living); step son George Gasley [sic] (13, Wyoming). [His exact relationship to the Fosters has not been determined.]
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Wyoming, Converse County, Douglas, E.D., 5-23B, Sheet No. 81A, George Gazlay, 41, Wyoming, bartender; wife Bessie L. Gazlay, 36, Texas; daughter Betty Lou Galay, 13, Wyoming; son Alvin Duane Gazlay, 8, Nebraska. [Betty Lou and Alvin Duane are children of Bessie from her first marriage, and probably did not take the Gazlay surname.]
  9. Find a Grave (website). Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; George Ward Gazlay; born: 1897; died: 3 November 1937 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; survived by his wife Edith and several step children. The record indicates that information was obtained from his obituary and cemetery records, and notes that there is no marker.
  10. Rootsweb Freepages, Family Tree of William Husband Searle (1801-1880), family of Mary Evelyn NEWELL (1901-1937) and husband George Ward GAZLAY (1897-1973), including her ancestors, child, and vital details.
  11. Death Certificate, Missouri, George Emmett Gazley, State File No. 61-010823, died 5 March 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri; born 31 December 1919 in Douglas, Wyoming; Father: George W. Gazley; Mother: Mary Evelyn Newell; In US Armed Forces in World War II; Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Wyoming, Converse County, Douglas, E.D., 5-23B, Sheet No. 81A, George Emmet Gazlay, 20, Wyoming, cook.