Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Alexander Ward


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 Alexander Ward and his immediate family.



First Generation
1. Alexander Ward,1 born 1813 in Northamptonshire, England (parents not determined);1, 2 died 23 September 1881 in Otisville, Genessee County, Michigan.2 Alexander married, 15 May 1864 in Otisville, Genessee County, Michigan, Mary Ann Branch2 (born ca. 1829 in England, the daughter of Thomas Branch and Mary Jane Andsworthy;1, 3, 4 Mary died 24 January 1892 in Otisville, Genessee County, Michigan2).

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Genesee County, Forest Township, Enumeration District 77, Page No. 28D, family of Alexander Ward (67, England, farmer); wife Mary A. Ward (51, England).
  2. Rootsweb Ahnentafel Tree, Hervonen (family), entry for Mary Ann Branch, daughter of Thomas Branch and Mary Jane Andsworthy. Includes vital details for Mary and two husbands.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, page 211, family of William Gazley (29, NY, carpenter); Mary Gazley (20, England).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page No. 69, family of William Gazley (39, NY, carpenter); Mary Gazley (31, England).