Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Jennie G. Strong


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 Jennie G. Strong and 41 of her descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Jennie G. Strong,1 born February 1879 in Connecticut (parents not determined).1 Jennie married, ca. 1895, Hurbert Mansfield Clark1, 3, 4 (born February 1872 in Connecticut, the son of William E. Clark and Francina Czrina Tooker1, 2).

Children of Jennie G. Strong and Hurbert Mansfield Clark:

+2i. Ely F. Clark, born July 1896 in Connecticut. Married Ida May Lavoie.
+3ii. Minnie A. Clark, born April 1898 in Connecticut. Married Charles B. Lester.
+4iii. Charles H. Clark, born ca. 1901 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married Lulu M. Bogue.
 5iv. Hurbert Mansfield Clark, born 1905 in Salem, New London County, Connecticut;3, 5 died 1 January 1911 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.5
 6v. Daisy J. Clark, born 20 March 1910; twin;3, 6 died 29 June 1910 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.6
+7vi. Clarence Lloyd Clark, born 20 March 1910 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; twin. Married Lila Ruth Strickland.
+8vii. Wilson Clark, born ca. 1913 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married Rose Delphine Pachiodo.
+9viii. Roland Clinton Clark, born 17 November 1916 in Connecticut; died 10 December 1994 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut; his cremated remains are in the possession of his daughter Pat Lallier. Married Evelyn Lillian Chapel.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 456, Sheet No. 23B. Family of Herbert and Jennie Clark, with Mabel Edwards, cousin, Richard Atkinson and Harrison Taylor, borders.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, Middlesex County, East Haddam, Enumeration District 73, Page No. 5, family of William E. Clark (29, Connecticut); wife Florence Z. Clark (26, Connecticut); son William M. Clark (9, Connecticut); son Herbert M. Clark (7, Connecticut); son John L. Clark (5, Connecticut); daughter Lettie B. Clark (4, Connecticut); son Louis F. Clark (1, Connecticut).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 512, Sheet 11A, family of Herbert and Jennie Clark.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 256, Sheet 10B, family of Hurbert (spelled Hebert in the census) and Jennie Clark (spelled Clarks in the census)
  5. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 1911-0248, Hurbert Mansfield Clark. Copy viewed at the Montville Town Hall.
  6. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 1910-0278, Daisy J. Clark. Copy viewed at the Montville Town Hall. Her parents are listed as Hurburt M. Clark and Jenny G. Strong.
Second Generation
2. Ely F. Clark2 (Jennie1), born July 1896 in Connecticut.1, 2, 3 Ely married, 7 July 1917 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Ida May Lavoie3, 4 (born ca. 1899 in Connecticut, parents not determined3).

3. Minnie A. Clark2 (Jennie1), born April 1898 in Connecticut.1, 2 Minnie married, 2 October 1916 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, Charles B. Lester5 (born ____, the son of Prince Albert Lester and Mary J. Maloney).

4. Charles H. Clark2 (Jennie1), born ca. 1901 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.2, 6, 7 Charles married, 29 August 1922 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Lulu M. Bogue6 (born ca. 1890 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Charles R. Bogue and Nellie Cora Brown6).

7. Clarence Lloyd Clark2 (Jennie1), born 20 March 1910 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; twin.2, 7, 8 Clarence married, 21 September 1929 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Lila Ruth Strickland8 (born ca. 1904 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Arthur Strickland and Clara Bingham8).

Children of Clarence Lloyd Clark and Lila Ruth Strickland:

+10i. Frederick Lee Clark, born ca. 1934 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. Married Mary Dorothea McNeely.
+11ii. Gerald Arthur Clark, born 8 December 1942 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Joanne Elizabeth Merchant Married (2) Lillian May Bagienski (née Morgan) .
+12iii. Loretta M. Clark, born 27 March 1950 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married Norman E. Brown.

8. Wilson Clark2 (Jennie1), born ca. 1913 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.7, 9 Wilson married, 24 June 1931 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut, Rose Delphine Pachiodo9 (born ____, the daughter of Joseph Pachiodo and Mary Rousseau).

9. Roland Clinton Clark2 (Jennie1), born 17 November 1916 in Connecticut;7, 10 died 10 December 1994 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut; his cremated remains are in the possession of his daughter Pat Lallier.10, 11 Roland married, 20 August 1934 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Evelyn Lillian Chapel13 (born 15 March 1915, the daughter of Robert William Chapel and Rose Anna Garrett;12 Evelyn died 26 January 1984 in Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut12). Evelyn is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.11

Children of Roland Clinton Clark and Evelyn Lillian Chapel:

 13i. Roland Clinton Clark, Jr., born 1 January 1935 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;14 died 9 July 1944 in Home Memorial Hospital, New London, Connecticut.14 Roland attended 4th grade at Palmer Memorial School in Palmertown, Connecticut.14 Roland is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.14
+14ii. Robert Mansfield Clark, Sr., born 27 November 1935 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 23 February 1988 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Carol Antonina Bowman.
+15iii. Ronald Lloyd ‘Buck’ Clark, born 7 February 1938 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 23 January 1991 in Kenner, Louisiana; ronald donated his body to science. Married Jacqueline Anne Ellis.
+16iv. Larry James ‘Skipper’ Clark, Sr., born 21 February 1940 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 21 February 1969 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. Married Donna Mae Aldrich.
+17v. Patricia Ann Clark, born 4 April 1943 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 19 April 2020 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. Married Donald Lewis Lallier.
+18vi. Jean Rose Clark, born 16 January 1947. Married (1) James Irvin Mattos Married (2) William Lyle Kiggans.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 456, Sheet No. 23B. Family of Herbert and Jennie Clark, with Mabel Edwards, cousin, Richard Atkinson and Harrison Taylor, borders.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 512, Sheet 11A, family of Herbert and Jennie Clark.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 255, Sheet 10A, Ely and Ida Clark
  4. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1917-00000111, marriage of Ely Clark and Ida May Lavoie
  5. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Minnie Clark and Charles B. Lester, #1916-0113. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate lists their places of birth and the names of their parents.
  6. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Charles H. Clark and Lulu M. Bogue, #1922-088. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth places, and the names of their parents.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 256, Sheet 10B, family of Hurbert (spelled Hebert in the census) and Jennie Clark (spelled Clarks in the census)
  8. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Clarence Lloyd Clark and Lila Ruth Strickland, #1929-095. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth places, and the names of their parents.
  9. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Wilson Clark and Rose Delphine Pachiodo, #1931-0102. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate lists their places of birth and the names of their parents.
  10. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Roland C. Clark, 11 December 1994
  11. Email from Shirley (Chapel) Smith to Lee Gazlay 14 November 2010.
  12. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Evelyn L. Clark, 27 January 1984
  13. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1934-00000026, marriage of Roland C. Clark and Evelyn L. Chapel
  14. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Roland C. Clark, Jr., 10 July 1944
Third Generation
10. Frederick Lee Clark3 (Clarence,2 Jennie1), born ca. 1934 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.1 Frederick married, 4 December 1954 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Mary Dorothea McNeely1 (born ca. 1938 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of James McNeely and Harriet Johnson1).

11. Gerald Arthur Clark3 (Clarence,2 Jennie1), born 8 December 1942 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.2 Gerald married, first, 26 November 1960 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Joanne Elizabeth Merchant2 (born 6 June 1938 in Middlesex, Vermont, the daughter of Howard Merchant and Eroney Craw2). Gerald married, second, 1 October 1966 in Baltic, Connecticut, Lillian May Bagienski (née Morgan) 3 (born 29 December 1926 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of John Morgan and Alice Hurst3).

12. Loretta M. Clark3 (Clarence,2 Jennie1), born 27 March 1950 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.4 Loretta married, 4 November 1967 in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, Norman E. Brown4 (born 9 February 1944 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Raymond T. Brown and Gladys L. Judd4).

14. Robert Mansfield Clark, Sr.3 (Roland,2 Jennie1), born 27 November 1935 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;5 died 23 February 1988 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.5 Robert married, 1959, Carol Antonina Bowman7 (born 1941 in New York, New York, parents not determined6, 7). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1980 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.7

Robert owned and operated Bob Clark and Sons in Norwich, and he later worked for the Montville Board of Education at Montville High School.5


Children of Robert Mansfield Clark, Sr. and Carol Antonina Bowman:

 19i. Robert Mansfield Clark, Jr., born 24 January 1960.5, 8
 20ii. John Clark.
 21iii. James Clark.
 22iv. Stephen Edward Clark, born 29 November 1968.5, 6

15. Ronald Lloyd ‘Buck’ Clark3 (Roland,2 Jennie1), born 7 February 1938 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;9 died 23 January 1991 in Kenner, Louisiana; ronald donated his body to science.9, 10 Buck married, 21 November 1964 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Jacqueline Anne Ellis11, 12 (born ca. 1943, parents not determined11). Their marriage ended in divorce in before 1982.10

Child of Ronald Lloyd ‘Buck’ Clark and Jacqueline Anne Ellis:

 23i. _____ Clark.

16. Larry James ‘Skipper’ Clark, Sr.3 (Roland,2 Jennie1), born 21 February 1940 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;13 died 21 February 1969 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.13 Skipper married, 24 September 1960 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut, Donna Mae Aldrich14 (born 29 November 1942 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, the daughter of Harry Aldrich and Evangeline Young14). Skipper is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.13

Children of Larry James ‘Skipper’ Clark, Sr. and Donna Mae Aldrich:

+24i. Wendy I. Clark, born 30 August 1961 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Ruben M. Parra.
 25ii. Larry James Clark, Jr., born 14 October 1963.13, 15

17. Patricia Ann Clark3 (Roland,2 Jennie1), born 4 April 1943 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;16, 17 died 19 April 2020 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.17 Patricia married, 19 March 1960 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Donald Lewis Lallier16 (born 9 January 1938 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, the son of Norman Lallier and Leona A. _____16).

Children of Patricia Ann Clark and Donald Lewis Lallier:

+26i. Michele Lora Lallier, born 27 December 1961. Married William Kruszewski.
+27ii. Sheri Rene Lallier, born 17 November 1962. Married James Wilber Kerns.
+28iii. Joseph Clinton Lallier, born 17 May 1965. Married Laurie Ann Harman.
+29iv. Suzette Evelyn Lallier, born 15 December 1969. Married Curtis K. Rolland.

18. Jean Rose Clark3 (Roland,2 Jennie1), born 16 January 1947.8 Jean married, first, 11 July 1964 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, James Irvin Mattos18 (born January 1945 in Massachusetts, the son of Benjamin Mattos and Natalie Doris Robinson7). Their marriage ended in divorce on 21 June 1972 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.7 Jean married, second, 14 June 1987 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, William Lyle Kiggans19, 20 (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Frederick Lee Clark and Mary Dorothea McNeely, #1954-0204. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their marriage date and place, ages and birth places, and the names of their parents.
  2. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Gerald Arthur Clark and Joanne Elizabeth Merchant, #1960-0326. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their marriage date and place, birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  3. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Gerald Arthur Clark and Lillian May Bagienski, #1966-0207. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate includes their marriage date and place (and indicates this is the second marriage for Lillian), birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  4. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Norman E. Brown and Loretta M. Clark, #1967-0125. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate lists their date and place of marriage, dates and places of birth, and the names of their parents.
  5. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Robert M. Clark, Sr., 23 February 1988
  6. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Stephen Edward Clark, born 29 November 1968. Certificate# 1968-272. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  7. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  8. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  9. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Ronald L. Clark, 1991
  10. Email from Shirley (Chapel) Smith to Lee Gazlay 14 November 2010.
  11. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Ronal[d] L. Clark, age 27. Bride: Jacqu[eline] A. Ellis, age 21. Marriage Date: 21 Nov 1964. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, CT.
  12. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1964-00000308, marriage of Ronald Loyd Clark and Jacqueline Anne Ellis
  13. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Larry James Clark, 24 February 1969
  14. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Larry James Clark and Donna Mae Aldrich, #1960-310. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  15. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Lawrence James Clark, Jr., born 14 October 1963. Certificate# 1963-246. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  16. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Patricia Ann Clark and Donald Lewis Lallier, #1960-253. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  17. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 19 April 2020, Patricia “Pat” or “Patty” Clark, died: 15 April 2020 in Waterford, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, siblings, spouse, children, and grandchildren.
  18. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1964-00000265, marriage of Jean Rose Clark and James Irvin Mattos
  19. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1987-00000097, marriage of William Lyle Kiggans and Jean Rose Mattos
  20. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: William L. Kiggans, age 60. Bride: Jean R. Mattos, age 40. Marriage date: 14 June 1987.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
24. Wendy I. Clark4 (Larry ‘Skipper’,3 Roland,2 Jennie1), born 30 August 1961 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.1, 2 Wendy married Ruben M. Parra (born ca. 1959, parents not determined2).

Children of Wendy I. Clark and Ruben M. Parra:

 30i. Heather Parra, born ca. 1983.
 31ii. Jasmine Nicole Parra, born ca. 1986.2
 32iii. Ruben M. Parra, Jr..

26. Michele Lora Lallier4 (Patricia,3 Roland,2 Jennie1), born 27 December 1961.2, 3 Michele married, 1 August 1981 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, William Kruszewski4 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Michele Lora Lallier and William Kruszewski:

 33i. Leslie Kruszewski.
 34ii. Timothy Kruszewski.
 35iii. Thomas Kruszewski.

27. Sheri Rene Lallier4 (Patricia,3 Roland,2 Jennie1), born 17 November 1962.2 Sheri married, 12 July 1995 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, James Wilber Kerns5 (born 28 April 1966, parents not determined2).

Children of Sheri Rene Lallier and James Wilber Kerns:

 36i. Lucas Jordan Kerns, born ca. 1996.
 37ii. Kirk J. Kerns, born 1 September 2000.
 38iii. Margaret May ‘Maggie’ Kerns, born 3 March 2003.

28. Joseph Clinton Lallier4 (Patricia,3 Roland,2 Jennie1), born 17 May 1965.2 Joseph married, 12 July 2003 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, Laurie Ann Harman6 (born 15 March 1964, the daughter of William Charles Harman and Mary Ellen Sullivan2). Their marriage ended in divorce on 18 January 2007 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.7

Children of Joseph Clinton Lallier and Laurie Ann Harman:

 39i. Hayley Lallier, born 15 October 2003.
 40ii. Tyler Lallier, born 18 March 2005.

29. Suzette Evelyn Lallier4 (Patricia,3 Roland,2 Jennie1), born 15 December 1969.2 Suzette married Curtis K. Rolland8 (born 27 May 1968, parents not determined2).

Children of Suzette Evelyn Lallier and Curtis K. Rolland:

 41i. Ruby Rolland, born 1 January 2000.
 42ii. Audry Rolland, born 1 January 2003.

  1. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Larry James Clark, 24 February 1969
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. Email from Shirley (Chapel) Smith to Lee Gazlay 14 November 2010.
  4. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ William Kruszewski and Michelle Lallier, married on 1 August 1981 in East Lyme, Connecticut.
  5. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: James W. Kerns, age 29. Bride: Sheri R. Lallier, age 32. Marriage Date: 12 July 1995. Marriage Place: East Lyme, New London, Connecticut.
  6. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Weddings, 5 October 2003
  7. Connecticut, Judicial Branch, Civil/Family Case (website).
  8. facebook.com (website), personal page of Suzette Rolland