Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Elihu Cornwall


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 Elihu Cornwall and 96 of his descendants down to the eighth generation.


First Generation
1. Elihu Cornwall,1 born 1 September 1789 in Connecticut, the son of Benjamin Cornwall and Esther Carrington;1, 2, 3 died 21 June 1853.1, 3 Elihu married, first, 15 December 1815, Polly Waters3 (born 30 June 1799, parents not determined;3 Polly died 2 April 18283). Elihu married, second, 24 May 1832, Lydia Hotchkiss2, 3 (born ca. 1797 in Connecticut, parents not determined;2, 4 Lydia died 8 December 18723). Elihu is buried in Apulia Cemetery, Truxton, Cortland County, New York.1

Children of Elihu Cornwall and Polly Waters:

+2i. Sabra Elvira Cornwall, born 5 April 1821 in Truxton, Courtland County, New York; died 14 August 1859 in Homer, Cortland County, New York. Married Dr. Henry Champion Gazlay.
 3ii. Achsa Cornwall, born 23 March 1823;3, 5 died 28 September 1842.3, 5 Achsa is buried in Apulia Cemetery, Truxton, Cortland County, New York.5

Child of Elihu Cornwall and Lydia Hotchkiss:

 4i. Ann Jeanette Cornwall, born 8 April 1837;3, 4 died 4 July 1866.3

  1. Find a Grave (website). Apulia Cemetery, Truxton, Cortland County, New York, Elihu Cornwell, born: 1 September 1789; died: 21 June 1853 (from record, which includes a note: inscription: aged 63 yrs.; and provides the name and link for his daughter).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Cortland County, Truxton, Page Nos. 131, 132, family of Elihu Cornwell (60, Conn., farmer); Lydia Cornwell (53, Conn.); H. C. Gazley (31, NY, b. physician); Sabury [sic] Gazley (29, NY); Ann Cornwell (13, NY); Achsey [sic] Gazley (6, NY); Mary Gazley (4, NY); Sarah Gazlay (1, NY).
  3. William Cornwall and His Descendants, by Edward E. Cornwall, M.D., New Haven: The Tuttle, Morehouse and Taylor Company, 1901. Entries for Elihu Cornwall, his wives, children, and Cornwall ancestors.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Cortland County, Cortlandville, Page No. 46, family of Lydia Cornwell (63, Conn., widow); Ann J. Cornwell (22, NY, domestic work); Emily J. Bliss (22, NY, domestic).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Apulia Cemetery, Truxton, Cortland County, New York, Achsah A. Cornwell, born: unknown; died: 28 September 1842 (from record, which includes a note: inscription: daughter of Elihu and Polly aged 18 yrs; and the name and link for her father).
Second Generation
2. Sabra Elvira Cornwall2 (Elihu1), born 5 April 1821 in Truxton, Courtland County, New York;1, 2 died 14 August 1859 in Homer, Cortland County, New York.2, 3, 4 Sabra married, 24 October 1842 in Truxton, Courtland County, New York, Dr. Henry Champion Gazlay2 (born 1 August 1818 in Otsego County, New York, the son of Jacob Gazlay and Mary Champion;1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Henry died 19 March 1900 in Creston, Union County, Iowa11). Sabra and Henry are buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Homer, Cortland County, New York.11, 3

From The Champion Genealogy: “H. Champion Gazlay, M.D., began his study of medicine in 1838, and two years later entered upon his practice. During the winters of 1949 and 1850 he attended the Central Medical College in Syracuse, N.Y., from which he was graduated in March 1850. In 1863 he entered the Eclectic College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa., and he was graduated on March 16, 1864. Dr. Gazlay has been coroner of Cortland County for four terms, and for four years has held the appointment of examining surgeon under the Pension Act of 1862. He resides in Cortland, N.Y.”2

Dr. Gazlay’s fourth marriage was announced in the Cortland Evening Standard:12


That stalwart Republican, Dr. Henry Champion Gazlay, anticipating the election of McKinley and the coming of a season of prosperity took steps Monday toward increasing his domestic happiness along with his patriotic rejoicing and was married at 3 o’clock that afternoon at the home of the bride at McGrawville to Mrs. Martha Eliza White. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. J. Cowles. Many friends will tender congratulations.


Dr. Gazlay’s obituary provides additional details of his life:13

Dr. Henry C. Gazlay.

The remains of Dr. Henry C. Gazlay, who died Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. H. Hollenbeck, in Creston, Ia., are expected to arrive in Cortland Thursday morning and the funeral will be held at the home of his son, Mr. H. W. Gazlay, 138 Groton-ave., Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock.

Henry C. Gazlay was born in South Edmeston, Otsego Co., eighty-two years ago. In 1864 he came to Cortland from Homer, where he had lived for a number of years and took up the practice of the late Dr. H. A. Bolles, who at that time gave up his active practice to devote his time to lecturing. Dr. Gazlay was four times married and three children by his first wife, who was Sabra E. Cornwall of Truxton, survive him. These are Miss Achsa M. Gazlay of Cortland; Mrs. Mary C. Gazlay Hollenbeck of Creston, Ia., and Mr. H. W. Gazlay of Cortland.

The doctor’s health has been failing for some time and in November, 1899 he went to Creston, Ia., to the home of his daughter, where he remained till the time of his death.

Another obituary, in the Brookfield Courier, quoting the Creston (Ia.) Gazette, provides more details:14

Died, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. H. Hollenbeck, in Lake View, March 19, of apoplexy, Dr. H. C. Gazley, aged 81 years and 7 months. Short funeral services were held at the home Tuesday evening, Dr. D. P. Breed officiating, and Mr. Hollenbeck left on No. 2 Tuesday night with the remains, for Cortland, N. Y., where interment will take place. Dr. Gazley was a retired physician. For many years he practiced medicine at Cortland. He came to Creston last November to make his home with the family of his daughter. Thursday afternoon Dr. Gazley was stricken with apoplexy, and being unconscious until death. Dr. Gazley was a prominent citizen of Cortland. He was a Mason and a member of the Congregational church. Since coming to Creston Dr. Gazley has made a number of warm friends. He was a gentleman of excellent character and very fine attainments. He has a brother, Miles M. Gazley of South Edmeston, N. Y. -Creston (Ia.) Gazette, March 22.


Children of Sabra Elvira Cornwall and Dr. Henry Champion Gazlay:

 5i. Achsa Malvina Gazlay, born 3 October 1843 in Cortland County, New York;1, 2, 5, 6 died 22 March 1919 in Homer, Cortland County, New York.15, 16, 17 Achsah was a dressmaker, and she had an establishment on North Church Street in Cortland.11 She was an active member of the First Presbyterian church of Cortland, New York. She was one of the organizers and a past president of the Cortland County Home Department Union of the Sunday-school.17 A longer obituary provides additional details:15 Death of Miss A. M. Gazlay A Life Long Resident of Cortland Passed Away at the Home Miss Achsa M. Gazlay, who has been a resident of the Home for Aged Women since last May, died at the home at 7 o’clock this morning, aged 75 years. She was a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Gazlay, late of Cortland. Since coming to the Home she has been in frail health, though until quite recently, able to be about and occasionally to visit Cortland friends. A rather sudden weakening of the heart was the immediate cause of her death. A nephew survives her. Miss Gazlay had been since 1867 a member of the First Presbyterian church of Cortland, from which she has received much thoughtful consideration. She was one of the organizers and was president till her death of the Cortland County Home Department union of the Sunday-school, and was the superintendent of the Home department of her own church from its beginning till the day of her death. Her pastor, the Rev. Carl W. Scovel, will conduct the funeral services, at the Home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.
+6ii. Mary Celestia Gazlay, born 10 January 1846 in Onondaga County, New York; died 14 January 1919 in Creston, Union County, Iowa. Married Alexander Hamlin Hollenbeck.
 7iii. Sarah Ann Gazlay, born 19 December 1848 in New York;1, 3 died 8 October 1850.3 Sarah is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Homer, Cortland County, New York.3
 8iv. Evangaline Gazlay, born 26 July 1852;3 died 8 February 1860 in Homer, Cortland County, New York.3, 4 Evangaline is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Homer, Cortland County, New York.3, 11
+9v. Henry Willis Gazlay, born 26 November 1854 in Cortland County, New York; died 22 February 1934 in Dayton, Liberty County, Texas. Married (1) Alice Carrie Johnston Married (2) Kate K. Kiplinger (née Child) Married (3) May Foster.
 10vi. Clara Ophelia Gazlay, born 4 April 1857;3 died 22 November 1859 in Homer, Cortland County, New York.3, 4 Clara is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Homer, Cortland County, New York.3, 11

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Cortland County, Truxton, Page Nos. 131, 132, family of Elihu Cornwell (60, Conn., farmer); Lydia Cornwell (53, Conn.); H. C. Gazley (31, NY, b. physician); Sabury [sic] Gazley (29, NY); Ann Cornwell (13, NY); Achsey [sic] Gazley (6, NY); Mary Gazley (4, NY); Sarah Gazlay (1, NY).
  2. Genealogy, The Champion Genealogy: A History of the Descendants of Henry Champion, by Francis Bacon Trowbridge, New Haven, 1891. Library of Congress Local History and Genealogy Reading Room.
  3. Cemetery Monument Transcription, Glenwood Cemetery, Homer, New York: Dr. Henry C. Gazlay. Transcribed and typewritten by Herman and Florence Gazlay, June 1958. Copy in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Cortland County, Homer, Mortality Schedule, Page No. 1, Sabra E. Gazlay (38, New York, died Aug. [1859], consumptive fever, ill for 7 months); Clara A. Gazlay (8, New York, died Nov. [1859], consumptive fever, ill for 2 months); Evangeline Gazlay (7, New York, died Feb. [1860], consumptive fever, ill for 6 months).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Cortland County, Homer, Page 26, Henry C. Gazlay, 41, New York, physician, drug[gist]; Catherine M. Gazlay, 31, Connecticut; Achsah Gazlay, 16, New York; Mary C. Gazlay, 14, New York; Henry W. Gazlay, 5, New York.
  6. New York State Census, 1865, Cortland County, Cortlandville, E.D. No. 1, Page 9, father Henry C. Gazlay, 46, Otsego [County], married twice, physician; mother Catherine M. Gazlay, 36, Conn[ecticut], married once, 2 children; Achsah M. Gazlay, 21, Cortland [County], teacher; Mary C. Gazlay, 19, Onondaga [County]; Henry W. Gazlay, 10, Cortland [County].
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, Page 39, H. C. Gazlay, 51, New York, druggist & phy.; Catherine Gazlay, 41, Conn., keeping house; Mary Gazlay, 24, New York; Henry Gazlay, 15, New York; Elizabeth Bishop, 65, Conn.
  8. New York State Census, 1875, Cortland County, Cortland, First Election District, East of Church St., Page 6, family of Henry C. Gazley (57, Otsego, farmer); wife Catherine M. Gazley (47, Connecticut); border Elizabeth Bishop (71, Connecticut, widow). Living a few houses away is Mary A. Brabrook (39, Delaware [County], widow) with several borders in her household. Mary would become Henry’s third wife.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Cortland County, Cortlandville, ED 118, Page No. 19C, Henry C. Gazily [sic, Gazlay], 61, NY, physician and ins. agt.; Mary A. Gazily, 44, NY; servant Helen Shutts, 21, NY, domestic servant; Charles Robert, 26, NY, student at school; Charley VanWie, 24, NY, student at school; Wm. Hearn, 19, NY, student at school; Gates McGarrah, 17, NY, student at school.
  10. Origin, History, and Genealogy of the Buck Family, by Cornelius B. Harvey, Esq. 1889: J. J. Griffiths, Steam Book and Job Printer, Jersey City, N.J. Digitized copy available at archive.org.
  11. 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.
  12. Marriage Announcement, Cortland Evening Standard, Cortland, New York, 4 November 1896, marriage of Dr. Henry Champion Gazlay and Mrs. Martha Eliza White on 2 November 1896.
  13. Obituary, Cortland Standard, Cortland, New York, available at www.fultonhistory.com, 20 March 1900, Dr. Henry C. Gazlay, died 19 March 1900 in Creston, Iowa. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his first wife and his children.
  14. Obituary, Brookfield Courier, Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. Dr. H. C. Gazley [sic], died 19 March 1919. The article provides brief biographical details.
  15. Obituary, Cortland Standard, Cortland, New York, available at www.fultonhistory.com, 22 March 1919, Death of Miss Achsa M. Gazlay. The article provides vital and biographical details.
  16. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1919, Achsa M. Gazley, died 22 March 1919 in Homer, New York.
  17. Obituary, Unidentified and undated newspaper clipping, Achsa M. Gazlay, died aged 75 years. Clipping in possession of Lee Gazlay.
Third Generation
6. Mary Celestia Gazlay3 (Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 10 January 1846 in Onondaga County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 14 January 1919 in Creston, Union County, Iowa.9, 10 Mary married, 31 December 1873 in Cortlandville, New York, Alexander Hamlin Hollenbeck6, 7, 8, 17 (born 8 August 1846 in Tully, New York, the son of Isaac Hollenbeck and Lydia M. Bennett;5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Alexander died 28 March 1927 in Page County, Iowa16). Mary and Alexander are buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.16, 9, 10

Mary’s obituary provides an interesting summary of her life:10


Death of Mrs. Hollenbeck

Mother of Miss A. M. Gazlay of Homer Has Passed Away

Mrs. Mary Celestia Gazlay Hollenbeck, wife of A. H. Hollenbeck who died at her home in Creston, Ia., on Tuesday, Jan. 14, and who was a former resident of Cortland county, was born in Fabius, N. Y., Jan. 19, 1846, and was the daughter of Henry Champion Gazlay and Sabra E. Cornwall. The family later moved to Truxton and afterwards to Homer, N. Y. Here she was graduated from the Cortland academy. Later still she moved with the family to Cortland, N. Y., and on Dec. 31, 1873, she was married to A. H. Hollenbeck of Belvidere, Ill.

After graduating at Homer and before her marriage, Mrs. Hollenbeck taught for two years. She was a proficient French scholar, a lover of all literature and kept in touch with the progress of the world.

Mr. and Mrs. Hollenbeck resided at Belvidere until 1892 when they moved to Creston, Ia., which has since been their home. Her illness began two years ago and from the first has tested the skill of the best physicians, and the tender care of her family was availing and on Tuesday morning, Jan. 14, 1919, her freed spirit passed into the “beautiful beyond.”

The funeral services were held at her home Thursday afternoon, Jan. 16, Rev. C. C. Harris of the Congregational church officiating. There was no formal discourse, but comforting passages of Scripture were read, followed by earnest remarks and a sincere prayer. Tenderly they carried out the casket covered with the flowers she had always loved so much and now she sleeps in the painless, aimless sleep that knows no waking in a quiet spot in Graceland. The bearers were Messrs. Scott Armstrong, James Gautt, H. L. Royce, J. M. Miller, J. W. Stratton and George Ide. Mrs. Hollenbeck is survived by her husband, one daughter Mrs. W. P. Tracy of St. Joseph, Mo., one sister, Miss Achsa M. Gazlay of Homer, one brother, W. H. Gazlay of Dayton, Texas, and one grandson, Walter C. Tracy. One son, a promising young man of 21 years preceded the mother’s death sixteen years ago. Neither the brother nor the sister were able to be present at the funeral, but the son-in-law, W. A. Tracey, and the grandson, W. C. Tracey, were there in St. Joseph.

Mrs. Hollenbeck was a woman of rare culture and beautiful character. She became a Christian early in life and when she removed to Creston she aligned with the Congregational church and was a constant and faithful attendant until her fatal illness began.


Children of Mary Celestia Gazlay and Alexander Hamlin Hollenbeck:

 11i. Eva May Hollenbeck, born 11 February 1876;8 died 28 July 1876.8
 12ii. Ralph Gazlay Hollenbeck, born 14 June 1879 in Delavan, Illinois;5, 6, 8, 18 died 9 February 1901 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.18, 19 Ralph was born in Delavan, Illinois, June 14, 1879, came to Adams County, Illinois, in 1881, and in 1892 moved to Creston, Iowa, where he attended high school. In 1899 he entered the Art Conservatory at Chicago, where he was attending when he was stricken with and underwent an operation for appendicitis. He died shortly after the operation. He was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Iowa.18 Ralph is buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.19
+13iii. Grace Mae Hollenbeck, born 29 July 1880 in Illinois; died before March 1948. Married Walter P. Tracy.

9. Henry Willis Gazlay3 (Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 26 November 1854 in Cortland County, New York;2, 3, 4, 8, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 died 22 February 1934 in Dayton, Liberty County, Texas.20, 21, 26, 27 Henry married, first, 21 December 1882 in Normal, McLean County, Illinois, Alice Carrie Johnston34, 35, 36 (born 21 June 1857 in Bloomington, Illinois, the daughter of John Johnston and Eleanor Gibson Cairns;8, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 Alice died 8 March 1901 in Cortland, Cortland County, New York28, 29, 33). Henry married, second, 31 March 1909 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa, Kate K. Kiplinger (née Child) 37, 42 (born 6 June 1868 in Oneida, Knox County, Illinois, the daughter of Aaron P. Child and Emily L. Babcock;37, 38, 39 Kate died 10 November 1937 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado40, 41). Henry married, third, 3 October 1925 in Liberty County, Texas, May Foster43, 44, 45 (born ____, parents not determined). Henry is buried in Linney Cemetery, Dayton, Liberty County, Texas.20, 26 Alice is buried in Cortland Rural Cemetery, Cortland, Cortland County, New York.28, 29 Kate is buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.40

Mrs. Kate Kiplinger was among the members of the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor listed in Century Chest Transcription 41, which was dated 4 August 1901. It is part of the contents of the Century Chest which was opened 31 December 2001.46


Children of Henry Willis Gazlay and Alice Carrie Johnston:

 14i. Pearl Alice Gazlay, born 13 October 1884 in Bloomington, Illinois;8, 22, 23 died 6 August 1950 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York.47, 48 Pearl was a nurse at the Veteran’s Memorial Hospital, Ellenville, and also served as a private nurse. A resident of 10 Warren Street, Ellenvllle, she was a member of the Ellenville Reformed Church, Daughters of America, Rondout Valley Council, 110, of Ellenville.48 Pearl is buried in Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York.48
+15ii. Percival Willis ‘Percy’ Gazlay, born 31 July 1886 in Erie, Neosho County, Kansas; died 10 October 1970 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Married Jennie Anderson.
+16iii. Henry Johnston ‘Harry’ Gazlay, born 13 June 1888 in Cortland, Cortland County, New York; died 10 May 1967 in Flushing, Genesee County, Michigan. Married Jessie Freer.
+17iv. Herman Champion Gazlay, born 12 July 1890 in Cortland, Cortland County, New York; died 20 October 1980 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York. Married Florence Smith.
+18v. Leo Cornwall Gazlay, born 7 October 1892 in Cornwall, Dutchess County, New York; died 18 May 1956 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York. Married Maude Gertrude Bush.
+19vi. Carl Morton Gazlay, born 23 February 1895 in Cortland, Cortland County, New York; died 17 October 1989. Married Clio Lois Quick.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Cortland County, Truxton, Page Nos. 131, 132, family of Elihu Cornwell (60, Conn., farmer); Lydia Cornwell (53, Conn.); H. C. Gazley (31, NY, b. physician); Sabury [sic] Gazley (29, NY); Ann Cornwell (13, NY); Achsey [sic] Gazley (6, NY); Mary Gazley (4, NY); Sarah Gazlay (1, NY).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Cortland County, Homer, Page 26, Henry C. Gazlay, 41, New York, physician, drug[gist]; Catherine M. Gazlay, 31, Connecticut; Achsah Gazlay, 16, New York; Mary C. Gazlay, 14, New York; Henry W. Gazlay, 5, New York.
  3. New York State Census, 1865, Cortland County, Cortlandville, E.D. No. 1, Page 9, father Henry C. Gazlay, 46, Otsego [County], married twice, physician; mother Catherine M. Gazlay, 36, Conn[ecticut], married once, 2 children; Achsah M. Gazlay, 21, Cortland [County], teacher; Mary C. Gazlay, 19, Onondaga [County]; Henry W. Gazlay, 10, Cortland [County].
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, Page 39, H. C. Gazlay, 51, New York, druggist & phy.; Catherine Gazlay, 41, Conn., keeping house; Mary Gazlay, 24, New York; Henry Gazlay, 15, New York; Elizabeth Bishop, 65, Conn.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Illinois, Tazewell County, Delavan Village, Enumeration District 245, Page No. 7, family of A. H. Hollenbeck (33, New York, retired merchant); wife Mary C. Hollenbeck (32, New York); son Ralph G. Hollenbeck (11/12, Illinois, Jan.).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Iowa, Union County, Creston, Enumeration District 131, Sheet No. 15A, family of Alexander Holenbeck (53, New York, Aug 1846, grain dealer); wife of 26 years Mary Holenbeck (53, New York, Jan 1847, 2 children, 2 living); son Ralph Holenbeck (20, Illinois, June 1879, artist); daughter Grace Holenbeck (19, Illinois, July 1880).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Iowa, Union County, Creston City, Enumeration District 144, Sheet No. 15B, family of Alexander H. Hollenbeck (63, New York, merchant); wife of 36 years Mary C. Hollenbeck (63, New York, 3 children, 1 living).
  8. Genealogy, The Champion Genealogy: A History of the Descendants of Henry Champion, by Francis Bacon Trowbridge, New Haven, 1891. Library of Congress Local History and Genealogy Reading Room.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa, Mrs. A H Hollenbeck, born: unknown; died: January 1919 [from record].
  10. Obituary, Cortland Standard, Cortland, New York, available at www.fultonhistory.com, 22 January 1919, Death of Mrs. Hollenbeck, Mary Celestia Gazlay Hollenbeck. The article provides vital and lengthy biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, daughter, siblings, and a grandson.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Onondaga County, Tully, Page 338, family of Isaac Hollenbeck (35, New York); Lydia M. Hollenbeck (33, New York); daughter Sarepta Hollenbeck (9, New York); Sullivan D. Hollenbeck (6, New York); Alexander H. Hollenbeck (4, New York); infant Hollenbeck (1, New York, male).
  12. New York State Census, 1855, Onandaga County, Tully, family of Isaac Holenbeck (39, Cortland [County], farmer); wife Lydia M. Holenbeck (37 Onan[daga County]); child Serepta M. Holenbeck (13, Onan); child Sullivan D. Holenbeck (10, Onan); child A. Hamlin Holenbeck (8, Onan); child I. Merit Holenbeck (6, Onan); child Frances M. Holenbeck (3, Onan); Seward Holenbeck (1, Onan).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Onondaga County, Tully, Page No. 5, family of Isaac Halenbeck (44, NY, farmer); Lydia M. Halenbeck (43, NY); Sareptha Halenbeck (18, NY); Sulivan Halenbeck (15, NY, farm laborer); Hamlin Halenbeck (13, NY); Merit Halenbeck (11, NY); Frances Halenbeck (8, NY); Sewert Halenbeck (6, NY); Bonett Halenbeck (4, NY).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, Page No. 42, A. H. Hollenbeck (22, New York, dry goods clerk) [living in the household of Horace Nearing].
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Iowa, Union County, Creston City, Enumeration District 156, Sheet 19B, Alexander Hollenbeck (83, New York, widow, wire).
  16. Find a Grave (website). Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa, A H Hollenbeck, born: unknown; died: March 1927 [from record].
  17. Wedding announcement card, A. H. Hollenbeck and Mary C. Gazlay, Wednesday 31 December 1873 in Cortlandville, New York. Original in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  18. Obituary, Adams County Free Press, Corning, Iowa; Access Newspaper Archive (website), 21 February 1901.
  19. Find a Grave (website). Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa, Ralph Hollenbeck, born: unknown; died: February 1901 [from record].
  20. Find a Grave (website). Linney Cemetery, Dayton, Liberty County, Texas, Henry Willis Gazley, born: 26 November 1954 in New York; died: 22 February 1934 in Dayton, Liberty County, Texas (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, half-siblings, one wife, and children).
  21. In Memoriam, booklet, H. W. Gazlay. Original in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  22. New York State Census, 1892, Cortland County, Cortlandville, 6th ED, Page 10, family of H. Willis Gazlay (38, tin smith); Alice C. Gazlay (35); Pearl A. Gazlay (9); Percy Gazlay (6); Harry J. Gazlay (4); Herman Gazlay (2).
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Cortland County, Cortland, Enumeration District 90, Sheet 5, H. Willis Gazlay, 45, New York, Nov 1854, mfg. milk cooler; wife of 17 years Alice C. Gazlay, 42, Illinois, June 1857, 6 children, 6 living; daughter Pearl A. Gazlay, 16, Illinois, Oct 1884; son Percy W. Gazlay, 13, Kansas, July 1886; son Henry J. Gazlay, 11, New York, June 1888; Herman C. Gazlay, 9, New York, July 1890; son Leo C. Gazlay, 7, New York, Oct 1892; son Carl M. Gazlay, 5, [birthplace unreadable], Feb 1895; border Elnor G. Johnston, 76, [birthplace unreadable], July 1823, 10 children, 9 living [? hard to read].
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Texas, Liberty County, Justice Precinct 5, ED 129, Sheet No. 4A, H. W. Gazlay, 65, New York, widowed, plumber shop.
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Texas, Liberty County, Dayton, ED 146-6, Sheet No. 7A, Frank Gasley [sic, this is actually Henry Willis Gazlay; likely an enumerator error], 75, New York, widowed, 28 years at first marriage, tinsmith, tin shop.
  26. Death Certificate, Texas, H. W. Gazlay, issued by Texas State Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, 22 February 1934. Copy in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  27. Deaths, The Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 24 February 1934, H. Willis Gazlay, died 22 February in Dayton Texas. The article provides the names of five sons and one daughter.
  28. Find a Grave (website). Cortland Rural Cemetery, Cortland, Cortland County, New York; Alice Carrie Johnston Gazlay, born: 21 June 1857; died: 8 March 1901 in Cortland, Cortland County, New York (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, sibling, husband, and children).
  29. Email from Mark Morrison Johnston, 6-8 November 2011, with information regarding Alice Carrie Johnston and her parents John and Eleanor (Cairns) Johnston, and a photo of their common gravestone that shows all of their birth and death dates.
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Illinois, McLean County, Normal, Page No. 113, John Johnston, 44, Ireland, farmer; Elanor, 37, Ireland; George Johnston, 15, Ohio; Moses Johnston, 13, Ohio; Franklin Johnston, 12, Ohio; Thomas Johnston, 10, Ohio; Leander Johnston, 8, Ill.; Thompson Johnston, 6, Ill.; Alice Johnston, 3, Ill.; Isabel Clarence, 73, Ireland, domestic; Elwood Ward, 24, Ohio, laborer.
  31. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Illinois, McLean County, Normal Township, Page No. 38, John Johnston, 55, Ireland, farmer; Elenor Johnston, 47, Ireland; Thomas Johnston, 20, Ohio, works on farm; Leander Johnston, 18 [written over 20], Ohio, works on farm; Thompson Johnston, 16 [written over 18], Virginia, works on farm; Clara Johnston, 12 [the 2 appears to be scribbled out, so the age may be 1 year; she does not appear in the 1860 census suggesting she was no older than 10 in 1870], Illinois; Alice Johnston, 12, Illinois; Alfred Johnston, 9, Illinois; Ellen Johnston, 5, Illinois; servant Eliza Jane Kidney, 17, New York.
  32. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Illinois, McLean County, Normal Corporation, E.D. 166, Page No. 1, John Johnston, 64, Ireland, Farmer; wife Eleanor G. Johnston, 56, Ireland; daughter Alice Johnston, 22, Ill.; son Alfred Johnston, 19, Ill., farm laborer; daughter Nellie Johnston, 14, Ill.
  33. 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.
  34. Marriage Certificate, Illinois, H. W. Gazlay and Alice C. Johnston, 21 December 1882, Normal, Illinois. Copy in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  35. Wedding invitation from Mr. and Mrs. John Johnston for their daughter Alice C. Johnston to H. W. Willis, 21 December 1882. Original in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  36. Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940, McLean [County], Marriage Records, 1885-1892, 1872-1885, Henry W. Gazlay, age 29, born in N. York, occupation: tinner; father: H. C. Gazlay; mother: S. E. Cornwell; 1st marriage; Alice C. Johnston, age 26, born in Ill.; father: John Johnston; mother: E. G. Cairns; 1st marriage; married on 21 December 1882 in Normal, Ill.
  37. Iowa County Marriages, 1838-1934; Henry W. Gazly, 54, born in Luxton, New York, father: Henry C. Gazly; mother: Sara E. Cornwall; Kate C. Child Kiplinger, 40, born in Ouda [sic, probably meaning Oneida], Illinois, father: Aaron P. Child; mother: Emily L. Babkok; married on 31 March 1909 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa.
  38. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Illinois, Knox County, City of Onieda, page no. 1.
  39. Obituary, Times-Republican, Benton, Iowa; Access Newspaper Archive, 16 December, 1915. This is the obituary for Kate’s aunt, Fannie Ames (Babcock) Burch. The article names Kate and her parents.
  40. Iowa WPA Graves (website). The information contained on this website was originally recorded by Iowa WPA (Works Progress Administration) workers during late 1930s. In 2006 it was transcribed into a searchable electronic format.
  41. Obituary, Beford Times-Press, Iowa; Access Newspaper Archive (website), 18 November, 1937.
  42. Obituary, Adams County Free Press, Corning, Iowa; Access Newspaper Archive (website), 7 April, 1909.
  43. Marriage License, Liberty County, Texas (website).
  44. Last Will and Testament, H. W. Gazlay, handwritten will dated 2 April, 1926, signed and witnessed 10 May 1926. Original in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  45. Liberty County, Texas, County Clerk/Recorder (website: libertycountytx-web.tylerhost.net), Self-Service Search, H. W. Gagley [sic] and May Foster, married on 3 October 1925 in Liberty County, Texas.
  46. Colorado College Special Collections, Century Chest.
  47. Journal/date book of Maude (Bush) Gazlay (1893 - 1983). Transcription in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  48. Obituary, Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York; Access Newspaper Archive (website), Pearl Alice Gazlay, 8 August 1950.
Fourth Generation
13. Grace Mae Hollenbeck4 (Mary,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 29 July 1880 in Illinois;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died before March 1948.7 Grace married, 12 September 1905 in Creston, Union County, Iowa, Walter P. Tracy2, 8 (born June 1866 in Wathena, Doniphan, Kansas, the son of Andrew M. Tracy and Mary E. Mccrary;2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 Walter died 3 March 1948 in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio7).

Child of Grace Mae Hollenbeck and Walter P. Tracy:

+20i. Walter C. Tracy, born 6 October 1907 in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri; died 28 May 1959 in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio. Married Dorothy L. Curdt.

15. Percival Willis ‘Percy’ Gazlay4 (Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 31 July 1886 in Erie, Neosho County, Kansas;6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 died 10 October 1970 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York.10, 11, 12 Percy married, 27 February 1907, Jennie Anderson10, 11, 17 (born 19 May 1883 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, the daughter of William Charles Anderson and Mary Catherine Hasbrouck;11, 15, 16, 17 Jennie died 19 November 1969 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York11, 17). Percy and Jennie are buried in Accord Cemetery, Accord, Ulster County, New York.10, 17

16. Henry Johnston ‘Harry’ Gazlay4 (Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 13 June 1888 in Cortland, Cortland County, New York;6, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 died 10 May 1967 in Flushing, Genesee County, Michigan.19, 20, 22, 23 Harry married, 10 November 1909 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, Jessie Freer27 (born 13 May 1887 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, the daughter of Simon Freer and Celia C. Markle;21, 24, 25 Jessie died 1 April 1972 in Genesee County, Michigan24, 26). Harry and Jessie are buried in Flushing City Cemetery, Flushing, Genesee County, Michigan.19, 24

Children of Henry Johnston ‘Harry’ Gazlay and Jessie Freer:

+21i. Alice C. Gazlay, born 21 April 1912; died 18 January 1990 in Flushing, Genesee County, Michigan. Married Kenneth B. Dyball.
+22ii. Francis Pershing ‘Fran’ Gazlay, born 10 December 1918 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died 21 May 2012 in Redford, Wayne County, Michigan. Married Elizabeth Anne ‘Biz’ Pettitt.

17. Herman Champion Gazlay4 (Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 12 July 1890 in Cortland, Cortland County, New York;11, 13, 14, 28, 29 died 20 October 1980 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.11, 28, 29 Herman married, 1914, Florence Smith28, 30, 32 (born 11 April 1894, parents not determined;30, 31 Florence died August 1983 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York30, 31). Herman and Florence are buried in Fairview Cemetery, Stone Ridge, Ulster County, New York.28, 30

Children of Herman Champion Gazlay and Florence Smith:

+23i. Mildred Carolyn Gazlay, born 16 July 1914; died November 1974 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Married Franklin Simeon Kelder.
+24ii. Katheryn Jessie Gazlay, born 1 March 1919 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York; died 4 June 2000 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York. Married Richard Weigele.
+25iii. Clyde Herman Gazlay, born 14 June 1926; died 30 July 2018. Married Gilda Frances Metcalf.

18. Leo Cornwall Gazlay4 (Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 7 October 1892 in Cornwall, Dutchess County, New York;14, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 died 18 May 1956 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.37 Leo married, 30 November 1915 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, Maude Gertrude Bush37, 38, 44 (born 26 October 1893 in Town of Marbletown, Ulster County, New York, the daughter of William Henry Bush and Effie Wood Latimer;38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 Maude died 19 June 1983 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York11, 39). Leo and Maude are buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.37

Leo and his wife Maude moved to Montclair, New Jersey, in 1918, where Leo was employed as personal chauffeur for Edwin Merton McBrier in Montclair. Leo was a long time member of South Presbyterian Church of Montclair, and later Grace Presbyterian Church.37

Maude was born in the Bevier house, Marbletown, Stone Ridge (now the Historical Society) while her father William worked that farm. In 1901, her parents William and Effie lived at the Shallbark farm (as it is now known) across from the Dutch Reformed Church in Accord. Maude saw the first train in the valley go down the valley from that farm, only a few years after the canal closed in 1898, and she saw the last train go down the tracks from the Brick House, Kerhonkson, where she later lived. William was living in the house in Accord when Maude got married in 1915 (she was married in the Methodist Church, Accord). He built a house in Maybrook, N.Y. (near Goshen and Middletown) while he worked on the railroad as a carpenter. William and Effie also lived in the house now occupied by Dr. Dobushak, across from the Rainbow Diner in Kerhonkson. Maude remembered how she and her cousin Sarah [Sarah Geary Christian] would get in a barrel together and roll down the hill behind this house, their heads knocking together the whole way. Another time, Maude and Sarah were playing in a hay cart and managed to tip it over, for which they were quite afraid of Maude’s brothers who would have to reload the hay wagon. Maude was the executrix of her mother’s estate, and she periodically had to track down her brother John who was an inheritor, as was Stanley Bush (Maude’s nephew through her brother Harry), whom Maude also tracked down (in Panama) when he reached age 21.45


Children of Leo Cornwall Gazlay and Maude Gertrude Bush:

+26i. Esther May Gazlay, born 13 May 1917 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey; died 23 January 1994 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Married Stanley Lewis Lawrence.
+27ii. Robert Bush Gazlay, born 14 April 1922 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey; died 13 September 2006 in Toms River, New Jersey. Married Doris Margaret McGregor.
 28iii. Percival Willis ‘Percy’ Gazlay II, born 8 March 1924;46 died 26 February 2001 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York.46 Percy is buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.

19. Carl Morton Gazlay4 (Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 23 February 1895 in Cortland, Cortland County, New York;14, 36, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 died 17 October 1989.48, 49 Carl married, 7 October 1925 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, Clio Lois Quick48, 53, 55, 56 (born 25 November 1905 in New York, the daughter of Chester Quick and Maude C. Riley;50, 51, 52, 53, 54 Clio died ca. April 198653, 54). Carl and Clio are buried in Accord Cemetery, Accord, Ulster County, New York.48, 53

Child of Carl Morton Gazlay and Clio Lois Quick:

+29i. Morton Emil Gazlay, born 2 February 1930 in New York; died 27 January 2002 in San Marcos, California. Married (1) Jean Louise Kenyon Married (2) Gloria Visco.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Iowa, Union County, Creston, Enumeration District 131, Sheet No. 15A, family of Alexander Holenbeck (53, New York, Aug 1846, grain dealer); wife of 26 years Mary Holenbeck (53, New York, Jan 1847, 2 children, 2 living); son Ralph Holenbeck (20, Illinois, June 1879, artist); daughter Grace Holenbeck (19, Illinois, July 1880).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Missouri, Buchanan County, St Joseph City, Enumeration District 69, Sheet No. 11A-B, family of Walter P. Tracy (39, Kansas, printing and publishing); wife of 4 years Grace H. Tracy (29, Illinois); son Walter C. Tracy (24/12, Missouri).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Missouri, Buchanan County, St. Joseph City, Enumeration District 84, Sheet No. 2B, family of Walter P. Tracy (52, Kansas, house salesman, printing co.); wife Grace H. Tracy (39, Illinois); son Walter R. [sic] Tracy (12, Missouri).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Missouri, St. Louis City, Enumeration District 96-241, Sheet No. 6B, family of Walter P. Tracy (60, Kansas, painter, city, first married age 39); wife Grace H. Tracy (49, Illinois, first married age 25); son Walter C. Tracy (22, Missouri, salesman, radio).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Missouri, St. Louis, Enumeration District 96-670, Sheet No. 11A, family of Walter P. Tracy (73, Kansas, writer, private business); wife Grace H. Tracy (59, Illinois); son Walter C. Tracy (32, Missouri, city salesman, radio distributors).
  6. Genealogy, The Champion Genealogy: A History of the Descendants of Henry Champion, by Francis Bacon Trowbridge, New Haven, 1891. Library of Congress Local History and Genealogy Reading Room.
  7. Obituary, Creston News Advertiser, Creston, Iowa, 8 March 1948, Walter P. Tracy, died 3 March 1948 in Marietta, Ohio. The article mentions his wife, Grace Hollenbeck, and that he moved to Marietta to live with his son Walter C. Tracy after his wife died.
  8. Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, Grace Mae Hollenbeck, age 23, born in NY; father: A. H. Hollenbeck; and Walter P. Tracy, born in Wathena, KS, father: Andrew P. Tracy; mother: Nan Mccrary; married on 12 September 1905 in Creston, Union [County], Iowa.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Missouri, Buchanan County, Washington Township, St. Joseph, Enumeration District 56, Sheet No. 3A, family of Andrew M. Tracy (72, Kentucky, Oct 1827, cabinet maker); wife of 45 years Mary E. Tracy (69, Missouri, Apr 1831, 8 children, 6 living); son Walter P. Tracy (33, Kansas, Jun 1866, printer); daughter Catherine E. Tracy (25, Kansas, Mar 1875).
  10. Find a Grave (website). Accord Cemetery, Accord, Ulster County, New York, Percival Willis “Percy” Gazlay, born: 31 July 1886 in Erie, Neosho County, Kansas; died: 3 October 1970 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York [from record, which includes the text of his obituary giving vital and biographical details, and the names of his parents, spouse, and siblings].
  11. Journal/date book of Maude (Bush) Gazlay (1893 - 1983). Transcription in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  12. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Percy Gazlay, no. 064-30-6538
  13. New York State Census, 1892, Cortland County, Cortlandville, 6th ED, Page 10, family of H. Willis Gazlay (38, tin smith); Alice C. Gazlay (35); Pearl A. Gazlay (9); Percy Gazlay (6); Harry J. Gazlay (4); Herman Gazlay (2).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Cortland County, Cortland, Enumeration District 90, Sheet 5, H. Willis Gazlay, 45, New York, Nov 1854, mfg. milk cooler; wife of 17 years Alice C. Gazlay, 42, Illinois, June 1857, 6 children, 6 living; daughter Pearl A. Gazlay, 16, Illinois, Oct 1884; son Percy W. Gazlay, 13, Kansas, July 1886; son Henry J. Gazlay, 11, New York, June 1888; Herman C. Gazlay, 9, New York, July 1890; son Leo C. Gazlay, 7, New York, Oct 1892; son Carl M. Gazlay, 5, [birthplace unreadable], Feb 1895; border Elnor G. Johnston, 76, [birthplace unreadable], July 1823, 10 children, 9 living [? hard to read].
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Enumeration District 158, Sheet 16B, Percival W. Gazlay, 23, Kansas, laborer, general farm; wife of 3 years Jennie Gazlay, 24, New York, no children; mo-in-law Mary C. Anderson, 63, New York, widow, 4 children, 4 living; sister-in-law Clara Anderson, 38, New York, waitress, hotel.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, E.D. 190, Sheet No. 5B, Percy Gazley [sic], 33, New York [sic, he was born in Kansas], farmer + rural mail carrier, general farm; wife Jennie Gazley, 34, New York; mother in law Mary C. Anderson, 72, New York, widow.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Accord Cemetery, Accord, Ulster County, New York, Jennie Anderson Gazlay, born: 19 May 1883 in Accord, Ulster County, New York; died: 19 November 1969 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York [from record, which includes the text of her obituary providing vital and biographical details, and the names and links for her parents, spouse, and siblings].
  18. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Card No. 81, Henry J. Gazlay [indexed as Jazlay], born: 13 June 1888 in Cortland, N.Y.; married; living in Detriot, Mich.; foreman, Paige Detroit Motor Co.; has wife and child.
  19. Find a Grave (website). Flushing City Cemetery, Flushing, Genessee County, Michigan, Henry Gazlay, born: 13 June 1888; died 10 May 1967 [from record].
  20. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Henry Gazlay, no. 372-03-3397
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, E.D. 158, Sheet No. 9A, Celia C. Freer, 49, New York, widow, 4 children, 3 living; son-in-law Claude Gillespie, 28, New York, book keeper, stationery; daughter and wife of 4 years Nevah Gillespie, 25, New York, no children; son-in-law Henry J. Gazlay, 21, New York, farmer, general farm; daughter and wife of 0 years [i.e., less than 1 year] Jessie Gazlay, 22, New York, no children.
  22. Obituary, The Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 11 May 1967, Henry (Harry) J. Gazlay, died 10 May 1967 in Flushing, Michigan, aged 78. The article provides biographical and vital details, and the names of his parents, wife, daughter, son, and three brothers.
  23. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us). Instrument: 196705100000004, Henry J. Gazlay, died on 10 May 1967.
  24. Find a Grave (website). Flushing City Cemetery, Flushing, Genessee County, Michigan, Jessie Gazlay, born: (unknown); died: 1 April 1972 [from record, which indicates her age at death was 78 years].
  25. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Jessie Freer Gazlay, born: 13 May 1887 in Accord, Ulster County, New York; father: Simon Freer; mother: Celia Markle.
  26. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us). Instrument: 197204010000035, Jessie Gazlay, died on 1 April 1972.
  27. Marriage Announcement, New York Times, New York, New York, 14 November 1909; Access Newspaper Archive (website).
  28. Find a Grave (website). Fairview Cemetery, Stone Ridge, Ulster County, New York, Herman Champion Gazlay, born: 12 July 1890; died: 20 October 1980 [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, siblings, and children].
  29. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Herman Gazlay, no. 095-10-6155
  30. Find a Grave (website). Fairview Cemetery, Stone Ridge, Ulster County, New York, Florence Smith Gazlay, born: 1894; died: 1983 [from record, which provides the names and links for her spouse and children].
  31. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Florence Smith, no. 102-24-1708
  32. 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.
  33. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Leo C. Gazlay, Card Number 31.
  34. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Leo C. Gazlay, Serial Number U2038.
  35. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, 2nd Election District, Page 6, Leo Gazley, 12, at school. He is a servant in the household of Jonas Decker.
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, E.D. 158, Sheet No. 16A, Henry L. Devoe, 45, New York, farmer, general farming; wife of 14 years Jennie Devoe, 43, New York, 2 living children; daughter Ada D. Devoe, 12, New York; son Lawrence Devoe, 7, New York; mother Sarah J. Devoe, 74, New York, widow, 9 children, 4 living; hired man Leo Gazlay, 17, New York, laborer, farm; hired man Carl Gazlay, 15, New York, laborer, farm.
  37. Obituary, Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York; Access Newspaper Archive (website), Leo Cornwall Gazlay, 18 May 1956.
  38. New York Marriages 1686-1980, available at familysearch.org. Leo C. Gazlay, age 23, born in Cortland [NY], 1st marriage, father: A. Willis Gazlay [sic, his first name is Henry]; mother: Alice Johnston; Maude Bush, age 22, born in Marbletown [NY], 1st marriage; father: William W. Bush, born in Canada [sic, his place of birth is uncertain, but is believed to be New York]; mother: Effie M. Latimer; married on 30 November 1915 in Accord [NY].
  39. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Maude Gazlay, no. 148-12-9811
  40. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Enumeration District 125, Sheet 16, William Bush, 38, New York, Sept. 1861, farmer; wife of 19 years [crossed out and 5 written in, but 19 years is believed to be correct] Effie Bush, 40, New York, May 1860, 4 children, 4 living; son John C. Bush, 17, New York, Oct. 1882; son Harry L. Bush, 15, New York, Feb. 1885; son Grant Bush, 10, New York, May 1890; daughter Maude Bush, 6, New York, Oct. 1893.
  41. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, 2nd Election District, Page 13, family of William W. Bush (44, farmer); wife Effie Bush (44); son Grant Bush (15); daughter Maud Bush (11).
  42. New York State Census, 1915, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Page No. 9, William Bush, 54, carpenter; wife Effie W. Bush, 54; son John C. Bush, 33, highway laborer; son Harry B. Bush, 30, carpenter; son Grant B. Bush, 24, train man; daughter Maude Bush, 21, housework.
  43. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Montclair, E.D. 83, Sheet No. 12A, G. Maude Gazlay, wife, 26, New York, father’s birthplace: Canada [sic, his birthplace is uncertain; other sources show New York]; daughter Est. May Gazlay, 2, Orange, NJ.
  44. Marriage Announcement, Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York, 1 January 1916; Access Newspaper Archives (website). List of marriages both in Kingston city and outside, in 1915.
  45. Record of conversations with Maude (Bush) Gazlay during multiple visits 1968-1983; notes in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  46. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Percy W. Gazlay II, no. 120-22-8559
  47. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Carl Morton Gazlay [indexed as Gozley], born: 23 February 1895 in Cortland, N.Y.; occupation: running farm tractor; single.
  48. Find a Grave (website). Accord Cemetery, Accord, Ulster County, New York, Carl Morton Gazlay, born: 23 February 1895; died: 17 October 1989 [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, and siblings].
  49. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Carl M. Morton, no. 092-09-5860
  50. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Ulster County, Marbletown, E.D. 56-37, Sheet No. 2b, Carl M. Gazlay, 35, New York, first married age 30, mechanic, automotive; wife Clio L. Gazlay, 24, New York, first married age 19; son Morton E. Gazlay, 2/12, New York.
  51. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Ulster County, Marbletown, Cottekill, E.D. 56-50, Sheet No. 12A, Carl Gazlay, 45, New York, plant manager, lime manufacturer; wife Clio Gazlay, 35, New York; son Morton Gazlay, 10, New York.
  52. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, New York, Ulster County, Marbletown, E.D. 56-65, Sheet No. 37, Carl Gazlay, 55, Illinois [sic, he was born in New York], married, cremory helper, milk industry [sic, the index incorrectly shows Divorced and a crematory helper]; wife Clio Gazlay 44, New York.
  53. Find a Grave (website). Accord Cemetery, Accord, Ulster County, New York, Clio Lois Quick Gazlay, born: 25 November 1905; died: 1986 [from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, and siblings].
  54. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Clio Gazlay, no. 050-24-6814
  55. New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848, 1908-1936, available at familysearch.org, Record of Marriages in Ulster County, New York, Carl Gazlay, age 30, born in Cortland [NY], machinist, father: Henry Gazlay; mother: Alice C. Johnston; first marriage; Clio L. Quick, age 20, born in Accord [NY], father: Chester Quick; mother: Maud Riley; first marriage; married on 7 October 1925 in Accord [NY].
  56. Genealogy, KensKin. Available at RootsWeb WorldConnect Project (website).
Fifth Generation
20. Walter C. Tracy5 (Grace,4 Mary,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 6 October 1907 in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 28 May 1959 in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio.6 Walter married, 6 July 1942 in Meigs County, Ohio, Dorothy L. Curdt1 (born ca. 1916, the daughter of August W. Curdt and Mathilda Schulte1).

21. Alice C. Gazlay5 (Henry ‘Harry’,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 21 April 1912;7 died 18 January 1990 in Flushing, Genesee County, Michigan.7 Alice married, 14 February 1942 in Genesee County, Michigan, Kenneth B. Dyball9, 10 (born 20 November 1909, parents not determined;8 Kenneth died 18 February 1996 in Flushing, Genesee County, Michigan8).

Child of Alice C. Gazlay and Kenneth B. Dyball:

+30i. Lois K. Dyball, born 18 November 1944. Married Gordon P. Baker.

22. Francis Pershing ‘Fran’ Gazlay5 (Henry ‘Harry’,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 10 December 1918 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan;11 died 21 May 2012 in Redford, Wayne County, Michigan.11 Fran married, 1942, Elizabeth Anne ‘Biz’ Pettitt10, 11 (born 12 September 1919 in Benzonia, Benzie County, Michigan, the daughter of Jay S. Pettitt and Florence Newman;12, 13 Biz died 20 November 2012 in Redford, Wayne County, Michigan12). Biz is buried in Benzonia Township Cemetery, Benzonia, Benzie County, Michigan.12

Fran grew up in Detroit and was a 1942 graduate of Olivet College. He married Elizabeth Pettitt in 1942. Fran served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II as a flight instructor. He earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Wayne State University. Fran was a high school teacher of Economics and Social Studies. He served in several Commissions and Boards in Northville, Michigan, where he lived starting in 1950. Fran was a charter member of the Northville Historical Society, serving as its president ten times. He helped in the initial creation and restoration of the Mill Race Historical Village in 1972, and was active in its preservation over the intervening years. He wrote numerous articles and columns about the Village and Northville History. His body was donated to Wayne State University.11


Children of Francis Pershing ‘Fran’ Gazlay and Elizabeth Anne ‘Biz’ Pettitt:

+31i. Julia C. Gazlay, born 1 June 1944. Married Paul Charles Lundstedt.
+32ii. John Christopher Gazlay, born 25 July 1945. Married Cheryl Ann Babbitt.
+33iii. Mark Emerson Gazlay, born 28 July 1951. Married (1) Tina Forward Married (2) Sherrie Anne Eade.
+34iv. Martha E. Gazlay, born 1 July 1953. Married Michael Kenneth Conley.

23. Mildred Carolyn Gazlay5 (Herman,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 16 July 1914;14, 15 died November 1974 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York.14, 15 Mildred married, 1937, Franklin Simeon Kelder10, 14, 16, 18 (born 26 December 1914 in Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, the son of Stanley F. Kelder and Belle D. Osterhoudt;16, 17 Franklin died 1 July 2004 in Merritt Island, Brevard County, Florida16, 17). Mildred and Franklin are buried in Whitfield Cemetery, Whitfield, Ulster County, New York.14, 16

Children of Mildred Carolyn Gazlay and Franklin Simeon Kelder:

+35i. Janis R. Kelder, born 24 September 1937. Married Lars B. Hagen.
+36ii. Wayne F. Kelder, born 21 August 1941. Married Elizabeth A. Hardy.

24. Katheryn Jessie Gazlay5 (Herman,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 1 March 1919 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York;19, 20, 21 died 4 June 2000 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York.19, 20, 21 Katheryn married, 1941, Richard Weigele10, 18 (born 1918, parents not determined18). Katheryn is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Stone Ridge, Ulster County, New York.19, 21

Children of Katheryn Jessie Gazlay and Richard Weigele:

+37i. Linda Weigele, born 29 December 1941. Married Ronald Anthony Penta.
 38ii. Joanne M. Weigele, born 9 July 1945.13

25. Clyde Herman Gazlay5 (Herman,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 14 June 1926;13, 22 died 30 July 2018.22 Clyde married, 2 May 1946 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, Gilda Frances Metcalf10, 22, 23, 26 (born 8 February 1926 in Indiahoma, Comanche County, Oklahoma, the daughter of William Woof Metcalf and Mary Hermine Geiger;23, 24, 25 Gilda died 22 October 2006 in Lake George, New York23, 24). Clyde and Gilda are buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.22, 23, 25

Children of Clyde Herman Gazlay and Gilda Frances Metcalf:

+39i. Alan Clyde Gazlay, born 7 January 1948 in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York; died 13 March 2022 in Cape Coral, Lee County, Florida. Married Crystal L. Scully.
+40ii. Cynthia Ann Gazlay, born 9 September 1950. Married (1) Melvin Richard Bockelmann Married (2) Russell S. Henze.

26. Esther May Gazlay5 (Leo,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 13 May 1917 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey;27, 28, 29, 30 died 23 January 1994 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York.27, 28 Esther married, 10 July 1943 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, Stanley Lewis Lawrence27, 31, 32 (born 27 May 1908 in Remsen, New York, the son of Lewis Minor Lawrence and Ruby May Stader;31, 32, 33 Stanley died 24 March 1975 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York31, 32, 33). Esther and Stanley are buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.27, 31

Child adopted by Esther May Gazlay and Stanley Lewis Lawrence:

+41i. Susan Lynn Lawrence, born 24 October 1954 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York. Married William Frank ‘Billy’ Pitcock.

27. Robert Bush Gazlay5 (Leo,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 14 April 1922 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey;34 died 13 September 2006 in Toms River, New Jersey.34 Robert married, 6 April 1946 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, Doris Margaret McGregor (born 21 May 1922 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, the daughter of William Passmore McGregor and Josephine Caroline Voelker;35 Doris died 15 May 2012 in Manahawkin, Ocean County, New Jersey). Robert and Doris are buried in Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, Burlington County, New Jersey.

Doris attended Drake secretarial school.


Children of Robert Bush Gazlay and Doris Margaret McGregor:

 42i. Edward S. Gazlay, born 22 May 1947 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey; died 22 May 1947 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey.36
+43ii. Doris Jo ‘Jodee’ Gazlay, born 30 July 1948 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey; died 7 July 2015 in Manahawkin, Ocean County, New Jersey. Married (1) George William ‘Bill’ Medley (born Gottschling) Married (2) Brian Joseph McWalters.
 44iii. Birrell Lee Gazlay, born 2 May 1951 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey;37 died 7 May 1951.
+45iv. Robert Lee Gazlay, born 21 May 1952 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Married (1) Charlotte Anne Henderson (née Constant) Married (2) Peggy Jean Palmisano (née Krupowski) .
+46v. Kent William Gazlay, born 15 February 1959 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Married (1) Adele Ruth Stagg Married (2) Rosemary ‘Rose’ Pagliaroni Married (3) Nancy Dale Elliott.

29. Morton Emil Gazlay5 (Carl,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 2 February 1930 in New York;38, 39, 40, 41 died 27 January 2002 in San Marcos, California.38 Morton married, first, 16 November 1951 in Altay, Schuyler County, New York, Jean Louise Kenyon44 (born 18 August 1930 in Starkey, Yates County, New York, the daughter of Lee W. Kenyon and Norma R. Soper;42, 43 Jean died 10 January 2011 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York42, 43). Their marriage ended in divorce in August 1974 in Orange, California.45 Morton married, second, 12 April 1975 in Los Angeles, California, Gloria Visco46 (born ____, parents not determined). Jean is buried in Hillside Cemetery, Dundee, Yates County, New York.42, 43

Children of Morton Emil Gazlay and Jean Louise Kenyon:

+47i. Eric Morton Gazlay, born 27 April 1954 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York; died 10 April 2013 in North Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Married Nancy Rene Hill.
 48ii. Kevin Carl Gazlay, born 28 June 1956.13
 49iii. Amanda L. Gazlay, born 2 April 1958.10, 13
 50iv. Laura L. Gazlay, born 4 October 1960.10, 13

  1. Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-1997, Meigs County, Walter C. Tracy, age 34, born 6 October 1907 in St. Joseph, Mo., father: Walter P. Tracy; mother: Grace Hollenbeck; and Dorothy L. Curdt, age 26, father: August W. Curdt; mother: Mathilda Schulte; married on 6 July 1942 in Meigs County, Ohio.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Missouri, Buchanan County, St Joseph City, Enumeration District 69, Sheet No. 11A-B, family of Walter P. Tracy (39, Kansas, printing and publishing); wife of 4 years Grace H. Tracy (29, Illinois); son Walter C. Tracy (24/12, Missouri).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Missouri, Buchanan County, St. Joseph City, Enumeration District 84, Sheet No. 2B, family of Walter P. Tracy (52, Kansas, house salesman, printing co.); wife Grace H. Tracy (39, Illinois); son Walter R. [sic] Tracy (12, Missouri).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Missouri, St. Louis City, Enumeration District 96-241, Sheet No. 6B, family of Walter P. Tracy (60, Kansas, painter, city, first married age 39); wife Grace H. Tracy (49, Illinois, first married age 25); son Walter C. Tracy (22, Missouri, salesman, radio).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Missouri, St. Louis, Enumeration District 96-670, Sheet No. 11A, family of Walter P. Tracy (73, Kansas, writer, private business); wife Grace H. Tracy (59, Illinois); son Walter C. Tracy (32, Missouri, city salesman, radio distributors).
  6. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Walter C. Tracy, died 28 May 1959 in Marietta, Washington [County], Ohio, age 51.
  7. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Alice Dyball, no. 373-10-2920
  8. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Kenneth B. Dyball, no. 370-07-6590
  9. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us); Instrument: 200704180013997, Alice Gazlay and Kenneth B. Dyball, married on 14 February 1942.
  10. Gazlay Family Tree, Henry Willis Gazlay 1854-1934 Ancestors & Descendants, by Francis P. Gazlay, Northville, Mich., 1978
  11. Obituary, Death Notices at Michigan.com, 3 June 2012, Gazlay, Francis Pershing; died 21 May 2012 in Redford, Michigan; born 10 December 1918 in Detroit, Michigan. The notice provides biographical details and the names of his parents, wife and children.
  12. Obituary, The Benzonia County Record Patriot (website: recordpatriot.com), 4 December 2012, Elizabeth (Pettitt) Gazlay, died 20 November 2012 in Redford, Michigan; born: 12 September 1919 in Benzonia, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, and four children.
  13. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Whitfield Cemetery, Whitfield, Ulster County, New York, Mildred C. Gazlay Kelder, born: 16 July 1914; died: November 1974 [from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, and siblings].
  15. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Mildred Kelder, no. 077-10-0957.
  16. Find a Grave (website). Whitfield Cemetery, Whitfield, Ulster County, New York, Franklin Simeon Kelder, born: 16 December 1914 [sic, actual date is 26 December] in Rochester, Ulster County, New York; died: 1 July 2004 in Merritt Island, Brevard County, Florida [from record, which includes the text from an obituary and family notes giving vital and biographical details, and the names and links for his parents, spouses, and sibling].
  17. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Franklin S. Kelder, no. 087-30-1317
  18. 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.
  19. Find a Grave (website). Fairview Cemetery, Stone Ridge, Ulster County, New York, Katheryn Gazlay Weigele, born: 1919; died: 2000 [from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and siblings].
  20. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Katheryn G. Weigele, no. 076-16-0583
  21. Obituary, obitcentral.com (website); 5 June 2000, Katheryn Gazlay Weigele, died 4 June 2000 in Schenectady, N.Y. The article provides biographical and vital details, the names of her brother and two daughters, and place of burial.
  22. Find a Grave (website). Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, Clyde Herman Gazlay, born: 14 June 1926; died: 30 July 2018 [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, and siblings].
  23. Find a Grave (website). Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, Gilda Frances Metcalf Gazlay, born: 8 February 1926; died: 22 October 2006 [from record, which provides the name and link for her spouse].
  24. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gilda F. Gazlay, no. 443-24-8788
  25. Obituary, Post-Star, Glens Falls, New York (website: Poststar.com); 23 October 2006, Gilda F. Gazlay, died 22 October 2006 in Glens Falls, New York. The article provides vital and biographical details, the names of her parents, siblings, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and spouses, and place of burial.
  26. Marriage Announcement, Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York, 29 May 1946; Access Newspaper Archive (website).
  27. Find a Grave (website). Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, Esther G. Lawrence, born: 1917; died: 1994 [from record, which provides the name and link for her spouse].
  28. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Esther M. Lawrence, no. 058-03-8318
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Montclair, E.D. 83, Sheet No. 12A, G. Maude Gazlay, wife, 26, New York, father’s birthplace: Canada [sic, his birthplace is uncertain; other sources show New York]; daughter Est. May Gazlay, 2, Orange, NJ.
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Ulster County, Wawarsing, Enumeration District 56-90, Sheet No. 8A, family of Kelly Christian (50, New York, prison guard); wife Sara Christian (47, New York); son Ralph Christian (15, New York); border Esther Gazlay (22, New Jersey, secretary, lumber yard).
  31. Find a Grave (website). Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York, Stanley Lewis Lawrence, born: 27 May 1908; died: 24 March 1975 [from record, which provides the name and link for his spouse].
  32. Journal/date book of Maude (Bush) Gazlay (1893 - 1983). Transcription in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  33. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Stanley Lawrence, no. 101-32-8064
  34. Obituary, Asbury Park Press, New Jersey, Robert B. Gazlay, 15 September 2006.
  35. Birth Certificate, New Jersey, Doris Margaret McGregor. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay
  36. Cemetery Record, No. 36668, Rosedale Cemetery, New Jersey, Edward S. Gazlay (infant), interred on 24 May 1947 in Single Section 8-5-19
  37. Birth Certificate, New Jersey, Birrell Lee Gazlay. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay.
  38. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Morton E. Gazlay, no. 052-22-5725
  39. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Ulster County, Marbletown, E.D. 56-37, Sheet No. 2b, Carl M. Gazlay, 35, New York, first married age 30, mechanic, automotive; wife Clio L. Gazlay, 24, New York, first married age 19; son Morton E. Gazlay, 2/12, New York.
  40. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Ulster County, Marbletown, Cottekill, E.D. 56-50, Sheet No. 12A, Carl Gazlay, 45, New York, plant manager, lime manufacturer; wife Clio Gazlay, 35, New York; son Morton Gazlay, 10, New York.
  41. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca, E.D. 55-19, Sheet No. 18, Morton Gazlay, 20, New York, truck driver, retail florist [he is a roomer among several others in the household of Elbert J. Carpenter].
  42. Cemetery Record, Hillside Cemetery, Dundee, Yates County, New York; available at www.newyorkroots.org. Pierce, Jean K., born: 18 August 1930; died: 10 January 2011; wife of Hobart J. Pierce; daughter of Lee W. and Norma R. (Soper) Kenyon.
  43. Find a Grave (website). Hillside Cemetery, Dundee, Yates County, New York, Jean Louise “Louise” Kenyon Gazlay Pierce, born: 18 August 1930 in Starkey, Yates County, New York; died: 10 January 2011 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, one husband, and one child).
  44. Marriage Announcement, Chronical-Express, Penn Yan, New York, 22 November 1951; Access Newspaper Archive (website).
  45. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org,
  46. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Morton E. Gazlay, age 45; Gloria Visco, age 27; married on 12 April 1975 in Los Angeles, California.
Sixth Generation
30. Lois K. Dyball6 (Alice,5 Henry ‘Harry’,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 18 November 1944.1 Lois married Gordon P. Baker2 (born 5 September 1944, parents not determined1).

Children of Lois K. Dyball and Gordon P. Baker:

 51i. Gary Baker, born 1967.2
 52ii. Alan E. Baker, born 24 July 1972.1

31. Julia C. Gazlay6 (Francis ‘Fran’,5 Henry ‘Harry’,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 1 June 1944.1 Julia married Paul Charles Lundstedt2 (born 23 August 1943, parents not determined1).

Children of Julia C. Gazlay and Paul Charles Lundstedt:

 53i. Melissa Anne Lundstedt, born 4 October 1970.1
 54ii. Emily Anne Lundstedt, born 28 December 1972.1

32. John Christopher Gazlay6 (Francis ‘Fran’,5 Henry ‘Harry’,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 25 July 1945.1 John married Cheryl Ann Babbitt2 (born 10 October 1946, parents not determined1).

Children of John Christopher Gazlay and Cheryl Ann Babbitt:

+55i. Cristen Elizabeth Gazlay, born 6 October 1972. Married Jeffrey Peter Loeb.
+56ii. Courtney Brooke Gazlay, born 30 July 1975. Married Jason Aldrich.

33. Mark Emerson Gazlay6 (Francis ‘Fran’,5 Henry ‘Harry’,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 28 July 1951.1 Mark married, first, Tina Forward2 (born 16 December 1953, parents not determined1). Mark married, second, 6 January 1989 in Oakland County, Michigan, Sherrie Anne Eade (born 1 July 1948, parents not determined1).

Children of Mark Emerson Gazlay and Tina Forward:

+57i. Jay Emerson Gazlay, born 15 July 1978. Married Kristine Lynn Brandt.
+58ii. Whitney Sara Gazlay, born 20 May 1981. Married Matthew Connor Todaro.

34. Martha E. Gazlay6 (Francis ‘Fran’,5 Henry ‘Harry’,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 1 July 1953.1 Martha married Michael Kenneth Conley2 (born 15 June 1950, parents not determined1).

Children of Martha E. Gazlay and Michael Kenneth Conley:

 59i. Molly Martha Conley, born 15 June 1980.1
 60ii. Patrick Michael Conley, born 15 June 1981.1
 61iii. Alan Francis Conley, born 1983.1

35. Janis R. Kelder6 (Mildred,5 Herman,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 24 September 1937.1 Janis married Lars B. Hagen2 (born 24 September 1937, parents not determined1).

Children of Janis R. Kelder and Lars B. Hagen:

 62i. Kevin L. Hagen, born 6 December 1960.1
 63ii. Keith B. Hagen, born 29 November 1962.1

36. Wayne F. Kelder6 (Mildred,5 Herman,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 21 August 1941.1 Wayne married Elizabeth A. Hardy2 (born 18 September 1940, parents not determined1).

Children of Wayne F. Kelder and Elizabeth A. Hardy:

 64i. Christopher W. Kelder, born 12 August 1965.1
 65ii. Debra E. Kelder, born 23 April 1967.1
 66iii. Brian Franklin Kelder, born 20 June 1977.1

37. Linda Weigele6 (Katheryn,5 Herman,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 29 December 1941.1 Linda married, 31 October 1959 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York, Ronald Anthony Penta3 (born 21 January 1942, parents not determined1).

Children of Linda Weigele and Ronald Anthony Penta:

 67i. Renee Penta, born 2 May 1960.1
 68ii. Dana Penta, born 1962.2
 69iii. Lorelei Penta, born 20 April 1967.1

39. Alan Clyde Gazlay6 (Clyde,5 Herman,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 7 January 1948 in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York;1, 2, 4 died 13 March 2022 in Cape Coral, Lee County, Florida.4 Alan married, 23 August 1969, Crystal L. Scully1, 2, 4 (born 21 August 1949, parents not determined1).

Children of Alan Clyde Gazlay and Crystal L. Scully:

+70i. James Alan Gazlay, born 18 January 1971. Married Nicki Marie Crafton.
+71ii. Jeffrey Scott Gazlay, born 19 November 1973. Married Niska Marie Aversano.

40. Cynthia Ann Gazlay6 (Clyde,5 Herman,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 9 September 1950.1, 2 Cynthia married, first, 14 July 1968 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, Melvin Richard Bockelmann2, 7 (born 2 July 1949, the son of George H. Bockelmann and Katherine Ann Short;5, 6 Melvin died 23 September 20105, 6). Cynthia married, second, Russell S. Henze (born 25 July 1939, parents not determined1). Their marriage ended in divorce.

Children of Cynthia Ann Gazlay and Melvin Richard Bockelmann:

+72i. Gregory Wayne Bockelmann, born 1 October 1970. Married Carmen E. König.
+73ii. Garth William Bockelmann, born 30 December 1972. Married Angel _____.

41. Susan Lynn Lawrence6 (Esther,5 Leo,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 24 October 1954 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York.1 Susan married, 17 January 1993 in Broward County, Florida, William Frank ‘Billy’ Pitcock8 (born 29 June 1946, parents not determined1). Their marriage ended in divorce on 16 January 1994 in Broward County, Florida.9 Susan was adopted by Stanley Lewis Lawrence and Esther May Gazlay.

43. Doris Jo ‘Jodee’ Gazlay6 (Robert,5 Leo,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 30 July 1948 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey; died 7 July 2015 in Manahawkin, Ocean County, New Jersey.10 Jodee married, first, 16 August 1969, George William ‘Bill’ Medley (born Gottschling) (born 3 May 1948 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, the son of George Gottschling and Harriet Jane Truland;11 Bill died 30 October 2018 in Maryland12). Their marriage ended in divorce. Jodee married, second, 15 February 1975, Brian Joseph McWalters (born 13 June 1952, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce.

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

+74i. Timothy Craig Medley, born 24 November 1972 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. Married Jori Dionne Pearson.

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

 75i. Michael James McWalters, born 30 June 1975; died 4 February 2006.
+76ii. Jason Edward McWalters, born 25 April 1978. Married Renee A. Furrer.

45. Robert Lee Gazlay6 (Robert,5 Leo,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 21 May 1952 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.13 Robert married, first, 8 July 1978 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, Charlotte Anne Henderson (née Constant) 14 (born 1 December 1952 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York, the daughter of LeRoy Andrew Constant and Sarah Elizabeth ‘Alberta’ Fleming). Their marriage ended in divorce on 21 May 2002.14 Robert married, second, 23 November 2002 in Middleburg, Virginia, Peggy Jean Palmisano (née Krupowski) (born 18 April 1952 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Alexander Anthony Krupowski and Jean Victoria Tefft).

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

+77i. Benjamin Constant Gazlay, born 25 May 1984 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Married Andrea Lauren Hollowell.
+78ii. Elizabeth Grace Gazlay, born 10 May 1992 in Washington, D.C. Married (1) Joshua Keith Niswonger Married (2) Joseph Ray Batts.

46. Kent William Gazlay6 (Robert,5 Leo,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 15 February 1959 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Kent married, first, 22 April 1979 in West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, Adele Ruth Stagg (born 8 July 1959 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Kenneth Stagg and Diane Young). Their marriage ended in divorce. Kent married, second, 9 September 1982 in Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, Rosemary ‘Rose’ Pagliaroni (born 23 June 1962 in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, the daughter of Elvio Walter Pagliaroni and Anna Francis Tinney). Their marriage ended in divorce. Kent married, third, 1 July 1995 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, Nancy Dale Elliott (born 19 October 1963, the daughter of Elvin Francis Elliott and May Jo Ahlberg).

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

+79i. Christopher Joseph Gazlay (born Pagliaroni), born 11 March 1979 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Married (1) Leslie Nicole Grove Married (2) Meredith Charlene Williams Married (3) Crystal Kay Glass.

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

+80ii. Steven Paul Gazlay, born 28 January 1984 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Married Lacey N. Lancaster.
 81iii. Kelly Lynn Gazlay, born 22 June 1987 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York.

47. Eric Morton Gazlay6 (Morton,5 Carl,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 27 April 1954 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York;1, 15, 16 died 10 April 2013 in North Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.15, 16 Eric married Nancy Rene Hill (born 6 January 1956, the daughter of Otis Ray Hill and Suzanne Runyan1). Eric is buried in Hillside Cemetery, Dundee, Yates County, New York.15

Children of Eric Morton Gazlay and Nancy Rene Hill:

 82i. Lindsey Louise Gazlay, born 3 October 1988.1
 83ii. Sean Carl Gazlay, born 20 February 1993.17

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Gazlay Family Tree, Henry Willis Gazlay 1854-1934 Ancestors & Descendants, by Francis P. Gazlay, Northville, Mich., 1978
  3. Anniversary Announcement, The Buffalo News (website), 50th wedding anniversary of Ronald and Linda Penta (article updated 11/08/09)
  4. Obituary, DignityMemorial.com, Alan Clyde Gazlay, born: 7 January 1948 in Ellenville, New York; died: 13 March 2022 in Cape Coral, Florida. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, sister, children, and grandchildren.
  5. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Bockelmann, Melvin R., no. 087-42-1003; died: 23 September 2010; born: 2 July 1949; place of last residence: Divide, Teller [County], Colorado.
  6. Obituary, obitcolorado.com (website); Melvin Bockelmann, born: 2 July 1949; died: 23 September 2010. The obituary provides the name of his spouse, Sherry, and sons Garth and Gregg [sic].
  7. Wedding Announcement, The Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York; available at www.fultonhistory.com. 24 August 1968, marriage of Cynthia Ann Gazlay to Melvin Richard Bockelmann on 14 July 1968 in Accord, New York.
  8. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Billy Frank Pitcock and Susan Lynn Lawrence, 17 January 1993 in Broward [County], Cert# 000922.
  9. Florida Divorce Index 1927-2001. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Billy F. Pitcock and Susan, 16 January 1994 in Broward [County], Florida.
  10. Obituary, Atlantic City Press, Atlantic City, NJ, McWalters Doris ‘Jo’ (nee Gazlay), died 7 July 2015, age 66, of Manahawkin. The article provides brief biographical details and the names of her two sons, their wives, two brothers, and three grandchildren.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, New Jersey, Essex County, Verona, E.D. 7-352, Sheet No. 5, George Gottschling, 29, New Jersey, salesman, auto parts, sales and service, retail automobile; wife Harriet J. Gottschling, 27, New Jersey; daughter Anne K. Gottschling, 2, New Jersey; son George W. Gottschling, 1, New Jersey; father Albert Gottschling, 76, Germany, Sep[erated], painter-paper hanger, interior decorator.
  12. Ancestry.com (website), Truland Family Tree, George William / Billy / Gotschling Medley, born: 3 May 1948 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey; died: 30 October 2018 in Maryland; spouse: Doris Jo / Jodee / Gazlay.
  13. Birth Certificate, New Jersey, Robert Lee Gazlay. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay
  14. Ancestors and Descendants of The Reverend Silas Constant, by Robert Lee Gazlay. 14th Edition, 8 June 2010, 91 pages. This family history includes the families of over 230 descendants of Reverend Constant to present day, with biographical sketches for numerous descendants. Extensive source citations; fully indexed. Available as a .pdf download at Gazlay Family History (website), under Sources.
  15. Find a Grave (website). Hillside Cemetery, Dundee, Yates County, New York, Eric M. Gazlay, born: 27 April 1954; died: 10 April 2013 (from record, which provides the name and link for his mother).
  16. Obituary, Lowell Sun, Lowell, Massachusetts, available at www.legacy.com. 18 April 2013, Eric M. Gazlay, died 10 April 2013 in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The article provides brief biographical details, and the names of his daughter, son, siblings, and close friend.
  17. Email between Nancy Hill and Lee Gazlay, November 2022.
Seventh and Eighth Generations
55. Cristen Elizabeth Gazlay7 (John,6 Francis ‘Fran’,5 Henry ‘Harry’,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 6 October 1972.1 Cristen married, 13 November 1999 in Clark County, Nevada, Jeffrey Peter Loeb2 (born January 1972, parents not determined2).

56. Courtney Brooke Gazlay7 (John,6 Francis ‘Fran’,5 Henry ‘Harry’,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 30 July 1975.1 Courtney married, 30 September 2006, Jason Aldrich1 (born 13 June 1970, parents not determined1).

Children of Courtney Brooke Gazlay and Jason Aldrich:

 84i. Troy Christopher Aldrich, born xxxx.
 85ii. Paige MacMillan Aldrich, born xxxx.

57. Jay Emerson Gazlay7 (Mark,6 Francis ‘Fran’,5 Henry ‘Harry’,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 15 July 1978.1 Jay married Kristine Lynn Brandt (born October 1978, parents not determined1).

58. Whitney Sara Gazlay7 (Mark,6 Francis ‘Fran’,5 Henry ‘Harry’,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 20 May 1981.1 Whitney married Matthew Connor Todaro (born 6 May 1980, parents not determined1).

70. James Alan Gazlay7 (Alan,6 Clyde,5 Herman,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 18 January 1971.1, 3 James married, 5 July 2012, Nicki Marie Crafton1 (born 24 November 1980, parents not determined1).

Child of James Alan Gazlay and Nicki Marie Crafton:

 86i. Henry Gazlay, born xxxx.

71. Jeffrey Scott Gazlay7 (Alan,6 Clyde,5 Herman,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 19 November 1973.1, 3 Jeffrey married, 14 June 1997, Niska Marie Aversano1 (born 3 January 1975, parents not determined1).

Children of Jeffrey Scott Gazlay and Niska Marie Aversano:

 87i. Havana Marie Gazlay, born 1 November 1999.1, 4
 88ii. Hailey Gazlay, born xxxx.

72. Gregory Wayne Bockelmann7 (Cynthia,6 Clyde,5 Herman,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 1 October 1970.1, 3 Gregory married, 5 April 1991, Carmen E. König5 (born 1 December 1972, parents not determined1).

Children of Gregory Wayne Bockelmann and Carmen E. König:

 89i. Jason Oliver Bockelmann, born 10 June 1993.5
 90ii. Nicholas Roland Bockelmann, born 20 May 1998.5

73. Garth William Bockelmann7 (Cynthia,6 Clyde,5 Herman,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 30 December 1972.1, 3 Garth married Angel _____ (born ____, parents not determined).

74. Timothy Craig Medley7 (Doris ‘Jodee’,6 Robert,5 Leo,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 24 November 1972 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. Timothy married, 25 April 1996 in Shelby, North Carolina, Jori Dionne Pearson (born 20 December 1973 in Shelby, North Carolina, the daughter of Gary Curtis Pearson and Bonnie Faye Morrow).

Children of Timothy Craig Medley and Jori Dionne Pearson:

 91i. R. Fletcher Medley, born xxxx.
 92ii. I. Finlay Medley, born xxxx.

76. Jason Edward McWalters7 (Doris ‘Jodee’,6 Robert,5 Leo,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 25 April 1978. Jason married, 11 May 2013, Renee A. Furrer (born 25 August 1981, parents not determined1).

Child of Jason Edward McWalters and Renee A. Furrer:

 93i. Avalyn Paige McWalters, born xxxx.

77. Benjamin Constant Gazlay7 (Robert,6 Robert,5 Leo,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 25 May 1984 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Benjamin married, 28 June 2015, Andrea Lauren Hollowell (born 23 June 1982, parents not determined1).

Child of Benjamin Constant Gazlay and Andrea Lauren Hollowell:

 94i. Amelia Rowan Hollowell, born xxxx.

Child adopted by Benjamin Constant Gazlay and Andrea Lauren Hollowell:

 95ii. Tomis Felix Gazlay, born xxxx.

78. Elizabeth Grace Gazlay7 (Robert,6 Robert,5 Leo,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 10 May 1992 in Washington, D.C. Elizabeth married, first, 28 July 2014 in Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia, Joshua Keith Niswonger (born 17 December 1990, the son of James Keith Niswonger and Sharon Ann Bell). Elizabeth married, second, 18 March 2021 in Ohio, Joseph Ray Batts (born 26 January 1977, parents not determined1).

79. Christopher Joseph Gazlay (born Pagliaroni)7 (Kent,6 Robert,5 Leo,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 11 March 1979 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Christopher married, first, Leslie Nicole Grove (born 22 March 1981 in Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, parents not determined6). Christopher married, second, 21 December 2002, Meredith Charlene Williams7 (born 21 March 1978, the daughter of _____ Williams and Vickie _____7). Christopher married, third, Crystal Kay Glass (born 31 August 1967, parents not determined8). Christopher was adopted by Kent William Gazlay.

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

 96i. Madison Gazlay, born 23 August 2004.1
 97ii. Olivia Gazlay, born xxxx.

80. Steven Paul Gazlay7 (Kent,6 Robert,5 Leo,4 Henry,3 Sabra,2 Elihu1), born 28 January 1984 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Steven married, 13 October 2018, Lacey N. Lancaster9, 10 (born 11 August 1987, parents not determined1).

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Jeffrey Peter Loeb and Cristen Elizabeth Gazlay, 13 November 1999 in Clark [County], Nevada.
  3. Gazlay Family Tree, Henry Willis Gazlay 1854-1934 Ancestors & Descendants, by Francis P. Gazlay, Northville, Mich., 1978
  4. 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.
  5. Email from Greg Bockelmann to Lee Gazlay, 9 July 2014.
  6. North Carolina, Department of Archives and History, Index to Vital Records, 1800-2000, Leslie Nicole Grove, born: 22 March 1981 in sfld [sic, Smithfield] Township, Johnston County, North Carolina; parent: Debbie Carol.
  7. facebook.com (website), personal page of Meredith Gazlay
  8. voteref.com.
  9. Information provided from personal knowledge
  10. The Knot (website: theknot.com), Katie & George [Katie Chaney and George Scheffer]. The entry provides biographical details and their place of their marriage.