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Family HistoryFamily History - William C. Holmes


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 William C. Holmes and 53 of his descendants down to the seventh generation.


First Generation
1. William C. Holmes,1 born 21 December 1818 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, New York (parents not determined);1, 2 died 6 March 1902.1 William married, 6 March 1844, Sarah C. Van De Water2 (born 1 April 1818 in Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York, parents not determined;2, 3 Sarah died 31 May 18922, 3). William and Sarah are buried in Pleaseant Valley Cemetery, Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, New York.1, 3

Child of William C. Holmes and Sarah C. Van De Water:

+2i. Phoebe Elizabeth Holmes, born 30 August 1845 in Dutchess County, New York; died 11 April 1939 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York. Married Orlando E. Gazley.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, New York, William C. Holmes, born: 21 December 1818; died: 6 March 1902 (from record, which provides the names of his spouse and child).
  2. Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Dutchess and Putnam, New York. Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1897. Page 535, biographical sketch of William C. Holmes including his wife and children.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, New York, Sarah C. Van De Water Holmes, born: 1 April 1819 [another source indicates 1818]; died: 31 May 1892 (from record, which provides the names and links for her spouse and child).
Second Generation
2. Phoebe Elizabeth Holmes2 (William1), born 30 August 1845 in Dutchess County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 died 11 April 1939 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York.1, 11 Phoebe married, 16 December 1864, Orlando E. Gazley6, 10 (born 14 January 1844 in Dutchess County, New York, the son of Elnathan Gazley and Sarah B. Wilbur;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 Orlando died 14 August 1918 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York1, 15). Phoebe and Orlando are buried in Pleasant Plains Cemetery, Pleasant Plains, Dutchess County, New York.1

Children of Phoebe Elizabeth Holmes and Orlando E. Gazley:

+3i. Elnathan Gazley, born 9 May 1866 in Dutchess County, New York; died 12 October 1947 in Waldemere Beach, Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut. Married (1) Jennie C. Bowman Married (2) Adelaide ‘Addie’ Howe Married (3) Ellen Gertrude ‘Nellie’ Morrissey.
+4ii. George Henry Gazley, born 19 October 1868 in Clinton Hollow, Dutchess County, New York; died 19 January 1937 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York. Married (1) Elizabeth Rosilla ‘Bessie’ Gerow Married (2) Mabel E. Chaney.
+5iii. Raymond John Gazley, born 12 August 1876 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York; died 28 July 1931 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. Married (1) Agnes Marion Swan Married (2) Mary Caroline Sager.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Pleasant Plains Cemetery, Dutchess County, New York, Gazley, Orlando D.; Orlando D. Gazley / Born Jan. 14, 1844 / Died Aug. 14, 1918 / His Wife / Phoebe E. Holmes / Born Aug. 30, 1845 / Died Apr. 11, 1839 [from headstone].
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Dutchess County, Clinton, Page No. 38, family of Orlando Gazeley (26, NY, farmer); Phebe Gazeley (25, NY); Elihu Gazeley [sic, this is undoubtedly Elnathan] (5, NY); George Gazeley (2, NY) [the age could be mistaken as a 9 but on close inspection is a 2].
  3. New York State Census, 1875, Dutchess County, Clinton, First Election District, page 5, family of Elathan [sic] Gazley (66, Dutchess [County], farmer); wife Sarah B. Gazley (63, Dutchess); son Orlando Gazley (31, Dutchess, farmer); wife Phebe Gazley (30, Dutchess); son Elathan [sic] Gazley (10, Dutchess); son George Gazley (6, Dutchess); sister [of Orlando] Emily Gazley (22, Dutchess); hired [hand] John Dixon (21, Sulivan [sic, Sullivan] farm laborer).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Dutchess County, Clinton, Enumeration District 31, Page No. 16, family of Orlando Gasley (36, New York, farmer); Wife Phebe Gasley (35, New York); son George Gasley (11, New York); son Raymond Gasley (3, New York).
  5. New York State Census, 1892, Dutchess County, Amenia, Page No. 10, family of Orlando E. Gazley (48, U.S., boarding house); Phoeby E. Gazlay (47, U.S.); George Gazley (25, U.S.); Raymond Gazley (16, U.S.).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury Town, Enumeration District 417, Sheet No. 9, family of Orlando Gazley (56, New York, Jan 1844, sawyer, mill); wife of 37 years Phoebe E. Gazley (54, New York, Aug. 1846, 3 children, 3 living); son Henry E. Gazley (35, New York, Jan 1865) [the entry for this son is believed to be an enumeration error; of their 3 sons, Elnathan and his family are enumerated separated (on the same Census page); George Henry is enumerated in New York; Raymond has not been found in any other 1900 Census record, so the entry here may actually be for him, although he was born circa 1877, not 1865].
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Dutchess County, Wappingers Township, Enumeration District 87, Sheet No. 5B, family of Orlando E. Gazely (66, New York, farmer); wife of 47 years Phebe Gazely (65, New York, 3 children, 3 living).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Dutchess County, City of Poughkeepsie, Enumeration District 51, Sheet No. 1B, family of Henrietta Fitchett (64, New York, widow); sister Phebe Gazely (74, New York, widow).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Dutchess County, Clinton Town, Enumeration District 19, Sheet No. 3B, family of Emily Landon (72, New York, widow, first married age 42); sister-in-law Phoebe Gazley (84, New York, widow, first married age 18).
  10. Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Dutchess and Putnam, New York. Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1897. Page 535, biographical sketch of William C. Holmes including his wife and children.
  11. Obituary, The Harlem Valley Times, Amenia, Dutchess County, New York, available at fultonhistory.com; 13 April 1839, Mrs. George Gazley, Mrs. Phoebe Elizabeth Holmes Gazley, 93. Died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Etta Fitchett, in Poughkeepsie, Tuesday afternoon [i.e., 11 April 1839]. Survived by a son Elnathan Gazley of Stratford, Conn.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Dutchess County, Clinton, Page No. 289, family of Ellathan Gaysley [sic] (42, NY, farmer); Sara Gaysley (38, NY); George H. Gaysley (16, NY, farmer); Alonzo Gaysly (13, NY); Orlando Gaysley (6, NY); John Ward (30, Ireland, farmer); Jane Carpenter (19, NY); Joanna Handley (19, NY).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Dutchess County, Clinton, Page No. 951, family of Ellnathan Gazely (52, New York, farmer); S. B. Gazely (48, New York); A. Gazely (24, New York, farmer); O. Gazely (16, New York); E. A. Gazely (7, New York).
  14. History of Duchess County New York 1683-1882, by James H. Smith; Published by D. Mason & Co., Syracuse, N.Y. 1882. Available at Internet Archive, www.archive.org. The back of the book provides a list of “Names of Citizens who assisted and contributed toward the publication of the History of Duchess County, with Personal Statistics.” This section includes, for the town of Clinton, “Gazley Elnathan, p o Pleasant Plains, farmer and drover, 112 acres, born in Pleasant Valley in 1808, settled in the town in 1835, has been supervisor; wife Sarah B. Wilbur of Hyde Park, married Dec. 25, 1835; children four - George Henry, Alonzo, Orlando and Emily; Father Joseph Gazley of this town.”
  15. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1918, Orlando E. Gazley, 14 August 1918 in Pokeepsie [Poughkeepsie], New York.
Third Generation
3. Elnathan Gazley3 (Phoebe,2 William1), born 9 May 1866 in Dutchess County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 died 12 October 1947 in Waldemere Beach, Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut.1, 12 Elnathan married, first, Jennie C. Bowman6 (born ca. July 1865 in Stanfordville, Dutchess County, New York, the daughter of Macy Bowman and Sally Ann Couse;6, 13, 14, 15, 16 Jennie died 28 December 1950 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York13). Elnathan married, second, 19 April 1894 in Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey, Adelaide ‘Addie’ Howe7, 23 (born May 1876 in Bangall, Dutchess County, New York, the daughter of Morris Howe and Catherine Tolman;7, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 Addie died 11 June 194217). Their marriage ended in divorce.24 Elnathan married, third, 20 July 1909 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Ellen Gertrude ‘Nellie’ Morrissey8, 26 (born 20 December 1881 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut, parents not determined;8, 9, 10, 11, 25 Nellie died 13 September 1951 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut25). Elnathan is buried in Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut.1, 12 Jennie is buried in Stanford Cemetery, Stanfordville, Dutchess County, New York.13 Addie is buried in Union Hill Cemetery, East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut.17 Nellie is buried in Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut.25

Children of Elnathan Gazley and Jennie C. Bowman:

+6i. Myrta Emily Gazley, born 21 November 1884 in New York; died 3 January 1963 in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York. Married Percy Fitch Banks.
+7ii. Wilbur B. Gazley, born March 1889 in New York; died 11 May 1929 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York. Married Eleanor Monell.

Child of Elnathan Gazley and Adelaide ‘Addie’ Howe:

+8i. Eva Mae Gazley, born 26 April 1895 in Stanfordville, Dutchess County, New York; died 21 August 1950 in East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut. Married (1) Harold Morris Lyall Married (2) Alexander Valentine Bollerer.

Children of Elnathan Gazley and Ellen Gertrude ‘Nellie’ Morrissey:

+9i. Agnes H. Gazley, born ca. 1911 in New York. Married Malcolm Eugene Reynolds.
+10ii. George Elnathan Gazley, born 17 September 1912 in New York; died April 1972. Married Elizabeth Dorothy Banas.
+11iii. Marion Gertrude Gazley, born 11 October 1919 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York; died 18 July 2000. Married Thomas Peter Sette.

4. George Henry Gazley3 (Phoebe,2 William1), born 19 October 1868 in Clinton Hollow, Dutchess County, New York;3, 4, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 died 19 January 1937 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York.27, 34 George married, first, June 1893, Elizabeth Rosilla ‘Bessie’ Gerow40 (born 5 September 1872 in Patterson, Putnam County, New York, the daughter of James Crosby Gerow and Frances Peavey Tupper;31, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 Bessie died 16 September 1961 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York35). Their marriage ended in divorce in before 1910.36 George married, second, 28 October 1909 in Porter County, Indiana, Mabel E. Chaney28, 33, 43 (born 10 April 1879 in Crown Point, Essex County, New York, the daughter of H. E. Cheney and Eliza Breed;28, 32, 33, 41 Mabel died 12 May 1955 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut42). George is buried in Pleasant Plains Cemetery, Pleasant Plains, Dutchess County, New York.27 Bessie is buried in Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Colonie, Albany County, New York.35

George was in the hotel business for most of his life. He was associated with the Palatine hotel in Newburgh, and then he was employed at the old Waldorf in New York City as a room clerk. Later he became the manager of the St. Regis hotel, and later he managed several hotels in the east and mid-west. He was the head of the Melrose hotel in Dallas, Texas, for seven years, and afterward he returned to Dutchess County to operate the Millbrook Inn. George was survived by his 92 year old mother, his wife, and his brother “L. Nathan Gazley” [actually, Elnathan].34


Children of George Henry Gazley and Elizabeth Rosilla ‘Bessie’ Gerow:

+12i. John Gerow Gazley, born 6 April 1895 in Patterson, Putnam County, New York; died 20 August 1991 in Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Married (1) Lois Cassidy Married (2) Elizabeth G. Tinsley.
+13ii. Madeleine Gazley, born 4 July 1900 in New Utrecht (Brooklyn), Kings County, New York; died 29 December 1990 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Married Orla Leslie Wood, Jr..

5. Raymond John Gazley3 (Phoebe,2 William1), born 12 August 1876 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York;29, 30, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 died 28 July 1931 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.45, 46 Raymond married, first, 20 October 1903 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, Agnes Marion Swan47, 52 (born 16 April 1871 in Milton, Chittenden County, Vermont, the daughter of Charles Lyman Swan and Augusta L. Prentice;47, 49 Agnes died 9 December 1910 in Clarksburg, Harris County, West Virginia49, 50, 51). Raymond married, second, 6 August 1913, Mary Caroline Sager54 (born 7 December 1892 in Pennsylvania, parents not determined;48, 53, 54, 55 Mary died 14 January 1962 in Los Angeles, California53, 56). Raymond is buried in Elkview Masonic Cemetery, Clarkburg, Harrison County, North Carolina.45 Agnes is buried in Elkview Masonic Cemetery, Clarkburg, Harrison County, North Carolina.49 Mary is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.57

Child of Raymond John Gazley and Mary Caroline Sager:

+14i. Phoebe Elizabeth Gazley, born 6 July 1915 in Clarksburg, Harris County, West Virginia; died 13 October 1980 in Los Angeles, California. Married (1) Edward Kenneth Ray Married (2) Harry Lee Bangerter Married (3) Charles R. Walker.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, Elnathan Gazley, born: 1864 [sic, although his gravestone also shows 1864, other records indicate his birth year as 1866]; died: October 1947 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut (from record, which includes a note: Waldermere Beach Died at home after a long illness).
  2. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Claim Files, Elnathan Marshall Gazley, born: 9 May 1872 [sic, his birth year from other sources is 1866].
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Dutchess County, Clinton, Page No. 38, family of Orlando Gazeley (26, NY, farmer); Phebe Gazeley (25, NY); Elihu Gazeley [sic, this is undoubtedly Elnathan] (5, NY); George Gazeley (2, NY) [the age could be mistaken as a 9 but on close inspection is a 2].
  4. New York State Census, 1875, Dutchess County, Clinton, First Election District, page 5, family of Elathan [sic] Gazley (66, Dutchess [County], farmer); wife Sarah B. Gazley (63, Dutchess); son Orlando Gazley (31, Dutchess, farmer); wife Phebe Gazley (30, Dutchess); son Elathan [sic] Gazley (10, Dutchess); son George Gazley (6, Dutchess); sister [of Orlando] Emily Gazley (22, Dutchess); hired [hand] John Dixon (21, Sulivan [sic, Sullivan] farm laborer).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Dutchess County, Clinton, Enumeration District 31, Page No. 33, family of Ellnathan Gasley (71, New York, farmer); wife Sarah Gasley (68, New York); daughter Emily Gasley (27, New York); grandson Ella Gasley (15, New York) [he is believed to be Elnathan, the son of Orlando and Phebe Gazley]; servant Luis Germand (24, New York, farm laborer); servant Fannie Butler (22, New York, servant); servant Mary Esomber (19, New York, servant).
  6. New York State Census, 1892, Dutchess County, Clinton, Page 6, family of George H. Gazley (58, U.S., merchant); Homer Gazley (18, U.S.); Elnathan Gazley (28, U.S.); Jennie Gazley (28, U.S.); Myrta Gazley (8, U.S.); Wilber Gazley (4, U.S.).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury Town, Enumeration District 417, Sheet No. 9, family of Elnathan Gazeley (34, New York, May 1866, sawyer, mill); wife of 6 years Addie Gazeley (24, New York, May 1876, 1 child, 1 living); daughter May Gazeley (5, New York, April 1895).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie Town, Enumeration District 76, Sheet No. 2A, family of Elnethon Gazley (40, New York, ____ hand, farm work, 3rd marriage); married 1 year Neley Gazley (30, New York, 1st marriage, housekeeper, private family); sister [of Neley] Edna Morrsey (12, New York).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Enumeration District 251, Sheet No. 1B, family of Nellie Gazley (38, Connecticut, keeper, lodging house); husband El Nathan [sic] Gazley (49, New York, piano maker, factory); daughter Agnes Gazley (9, New York); son George Gazley (7, New York); daughter Marion Gazley (2/12, New York).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stratford Town, Enumeration District 1-215, Sheet No. 6A, family of Elnathan Gazley (53, New York, laborer, factory, first married age 33); wife Nellie Gazley (48, Connecticut, first married age 28); daughter Agnes Gazley (19, Connecticut, ____ factory); son George Gazley (17, Connecticut, work, grocery store); daughter Maryon Gazley (10, Connecticut).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stratford Town, Enumeration District 1-206, Sheet No. 11A, family of Elnathan Gazley (74, New York, block maker for E. Wheel Shop); wife Nellie Gazley (58, Connecticut) daughter Marion Gazley (20, Connecticut); br. in law Edward Morrisey (38, Connecticut, assembler, machine shop); niece Margery Morrisey (9, Connecticut).
  12. Obituary, The Bridgeport Telegram, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 13 October 1947, Elnathan Gazley, age 84. Died 12 October 1947, Waldemere Beach, Milford, Connecticut. The article names survivors including his wife, son, and two daughters.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Stanford Cemetery, Stanfordville, Dutchess County, New York, Jennie C. Bowman Eckert, born: 1865 in Stanfordville, Dutchess County, New York; died: 28 December 1950 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York [from record, which includes her obituary giving vital and biographical details with the names of her parents, daughter, and three grandchildren (albeit with two of the grandchildren’s last names spelled as Gagley instead of Gazley; and the names and links for her parents, spouse, and siblings].
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie City, ED 25, Sheet No. 12A, Jennie Eckert, 35, New York, July 1865, married 3 years, 2 children, 2 living, dressmaker; daughter Mertie Eckert [sic, she was born Gazley, and she retained that name as an adult]; 15, New York, Jan. 1885; son Wilber Eckert [sic, he was born Gazley, and he retained that name as an adult], 11, New York, Mch. 1889.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Orange County, Newburgh City, ED 48, Sheet No. 7B, Elmer E. Eckert, 44, New York, first marriage, manager, grocery store; wife of 12 years Jennie C. Eckert, 42, New York, second marriage, 2 children, 2 living, dressmaker, at home; son Wilber B. Eckert [sic, he was born Gazley and used that name as an adult], 21, New York, plumber, plumbing shop; mother Mary J. Eckert, 74, New York, widowed, 1 child, 1 living.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers City, Enumeration District 226, Sheet No. 13B, Elmer Eckert, 57, New York, boatman, U.S. Govt.; wife Jennie C. Eckert, 54, New York, dressmaker, own business.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Union Hill Cemetery, East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut, Adelaide Howe Boden, born: 8 May 1880 [sic, she is shown as 24 years old in the 1900 US Census]; died: 11 June 1942 [from record, which includes a note that she is the wife of George Boden, and provides the name and link for her daughter].
  18. New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, George Boden, 42, born in Aiden [sic, Arden], Orange County, New York, divorced, son of Benjamin Boden and Rebecca Smith; and Adelaide Howe Gazley, 34, born in B...gall [sic, most likely Bengall], Dutchess County, New York, divorced, daughter of Morris Howe and Catherina Tolman; married on 24 April 1911 in Bronx, New York, New York.
  19. New York State Census, 1892, Dutchess County, Stanford 2nd Election District, Page 10, Catherine Howe, 46, U.S.; Addie Howe, 19, U.S.
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury, ED 484, Sheet No. 24B, Catherine Howe, 51, New York, widow, 1 child, 1 living; daughter Madeline Gazley, 31, New York, divorced, 1 child, 1 living; granddaughter Mazie Gazley, 13, New York; border Tracy Bowden, 19, Connecticut, apprentice, machine shop.
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury, ED 445, Sheet No. 7A, George Boden, 53, New Jersey, gen. manager, brass factory; wife Adelaid Boden, 42, New York; step daughter May Lyall, 22, New York, married, nurse, dentist office; mother in law Catherine Howe, 65, New York, widowed; servant Richard Florence, 23, Connecticut, servant, private family.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury, ED 5-195, Sheet No. 5A, George Boden, 70, New York State, general mgr., brass factory; wife Adelaide Boden, 59, New York; daughter Mae Bollerer, 39, New York, married, [suppl. quest.: age at first marriage: 28 [she was actually married in 1913 at age 18 based on her marriage to Harold Lyall, so the age 28 is more likely her age when she married Mr. Bollerer]; number of children: 1]; granddaughter Joanne Bollerer, 7, Connecticut; maid Lottie Fletcher, 62, Connecticut, maid, private home.
  23. New Jersey Marriages, 1678-1985, Ellie M. Gazly, age 26, and Adeline Howe, age 21, married on 19 April 1894 in Hoboken, Hudson [County], New Jersey.
  24. Divorce Filing, Waterbury Evening Democrat, Waterbury, Connecticut, In several articles from June 1906 to January 1907, divorce suit brought by Elnathan Gazely [sic] against his wife Adelaide, alleging infidelity, and fight for custody of their 10 year old daughter. Mr. Gazely confronted Adelaide and Mr. George Boden and privately agreed to a payment of $600 from Mr. Boden as hush money to preserve his reputation. Ultimately the court dismissed the divorce suit for lack of evidence, and granted custody of their child to Mrs. Gazely. Apparently some time later, the couple did actually divorce, although the date is not known. Adelaide later married George Boden.
  25. Find a Grave (website). Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, Ellen G. “Nellie” Morrissey Gazley, born: 20 December 1881 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut; died: 13 September 1951 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut [from record, which provides the names and links for her father and siblings].
  26. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Elnathan Gazley and Nellie Morrissey, married on 20 July 1909 in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
  27. Find a Grave (website). Pleasant Plains Cemetery, Dutchess County, New York, Gazley, George Henry; born Oct. 19 1869 in Pleasant Plains, New York; died Jan. 19, 1937 in Poughkeepsie, New York; Son of Elnathan and Phebe Gazley; Survived by his wife, his mother, and a brother, L. Nathan Gazley [sic, Elnathan]. [From record and obituary attached to the record].
  28. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007, Marriage License and Certification, Page 269: George H. Gazley, born: 19 October 1868 in Clinton Hollow, N.Y., father: O. E. Gazley, born: Clinton Hollow, N.Y.; mother; Phoebe Holmes, born: Pleasant Valley, N.Y.; married once before; divorce: 11 October 1909; and Mabel E. Cheney, born: 10 April 1879 in Crown Point, N.Y.; father: H. M. Cheney, born: Crown Point, N.Y.; mother: Eliza Breed, born: Crown Point, N.Y.; first marriage; Married on 28 October 1909 in Porter County, Indiana.
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Dutchess County, Clinton, Enumeration District 31, Page No. 16, family of Orlando Gasley (36, New York, farmer); Wife Phebe Gasley (35, New York); son George Gasley (11, New York); son Raymond Gasley (3, New York).
  30. New York State Census, 1892, Dutchess County, Amenia, Page No. 10, family of Orlando E. Gazley (48, U.S., boarding house); Phoeby E. Gazlay (47, U.S.); George Gazley (25, U.S.); Raymond Gazley (16, U.S.).
  31. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, New York County, Manhattan, Enumeration District 845, Sheet No. 5B, family of George H. Gazley (31, New York, Oct 1868, hotel clerk; wife of 7 years Elezebeth [sic] J. Gazley (22, New York, Sept. 1872, 1 child, 1 living); son John J. Gazley (5, New York, Apr. 1895).
  32. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Enumeration District 1452, Sheet No. 2B, George H. Gazley [indexed as Gagley], 50, New York, mgr., hotel; wife Mabel E. Gazley, 40, New York.
  33. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, Enumeration District 57-66, Sheet No. 56A, family of George H. Gazley (61, New York, manager, hotel); wife Mabel Gazley (56, New York).
  34. Obituary, Poughkeepsie Eagle-News, Dutchess County, New York. Available at fultonhistory.com 20 January 1937. George Gazley, died 19 January 1937. The article provides a brief biographical sketch.
  35. Find a Grave (website). Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Colonie, Albany County, New York; Gazley, Elizabeth Rosilla Gerow; Elizabeth R. Gazley / Sept. 5, 1872 - Sept. 16, 1961 [from grave marker]. The record also gives her birth and death places, and the names of her parents, spouse George Henry Gazley, and a child Madeline Gazley Wood.
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Enumeration District 974, Sheet No. 8B, family of Elizabeth Gazley (37, New York, divorced); son John Gazley (15, New York); daughter Madeline Gazley (9, New York).
  37. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, White Plains City, Enumeration District 201, Sheet No. 4A and 4B, family of Elizabeth Gazley (47, New York, divorced); son John G. Gazley (24, New York, teacher); daughter Madeline Gazley (19, New York, clerical, government); mother Frances P. Gerow (74, New York, widow); plus 2 lodgers.
  38. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Saratoga County, Ballston Township, E.D. 46-4, Sheet No. 5B, Orla L. Wood, 29, New York, electrical engineer, General Electric; wife Natelein [sic, Madeleine] Wood, 29, New York; daughter Joann Wood, 1, New York; [?]-in-law Frances P. Jerow [sic, Gerow], 80, New York, widow; [?]-in-law Elizabeth G. Jerow [sic], 57, New York, widow. [The latter two are Madeleine’s grandmother and mother respectively.]
  39. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Schenectady County, Niskayuna, E.D. 47-18, Sheet No. 27A, Orla L. Wood, 39, New York, elec. engineer, elec. mfg. ind.; wife Madeleine Wood, 39, New York; daughter Joann Wood, 11, New York; daughter Joyce Wood, 8, New York; mother-in-law Elizabeth R. Gazley, 67, New York, widow.
  40. Wedding Announcement, The Republican [aka The Columbia Republican], Hudson, New York, 22 June 1893, article about one of the bridesmaids at the wedding of Miss Bessie Gerow, of Patterson, N.Y., and George H. Gazley, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. The article does not specify when the wedding occurred, but was likely within a few days or weeks of the date of the article.
  41. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, E.D. 9-10, Sheet No. 62A, Nurses Residence, lodger Mable [sic] Gazley, 65, Conn., widowed, hostess, hospital.
  42. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Mabel C. Gazley, died: 12 May 1955 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; age 83; widowed; spouse: Geor.
  43. Letter, from John Gerow Gazley to Lee Gazlay, 28 January 1987, as a follow-up to a lengthy phone conversation. In the letter, John provides substantial biographical details and vital statistics of his branch of the family originating with Orlando Gazley.
  44. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Raymond John Gazley, Serial Number 13914, born: 12 August 1876; hotel keeper; nearest relative: Mrs. Mary S. Gazley. [The month of his birth date here differs from later records; this record is believed to be the correct date.]
  45. Find a Grave (website). Elkview Masonic Cemetery Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia, Raymond John Gazley, born: 12 October 1875 in Dutchess County, New York; died: 28 July 1931 in Ashville, Buncombe County, North Carolina (from record, which indicates son of Orlando E. and Phoebe Elizabeth Holmes Gazley; and the name and link for his spouse). His birth month here differs from that indicated in his WWI draft registration card, which is considered more accurate).
  46. North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994, Raymond J. Gazley, died 28 July 1931, Asheville, Buncombe [County], North Carolina; born: 12 October 1876, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; age: 54; buried: 31 July 1931, Clarksburg; father: Olanda Gazley; Occupation: hotel manager; spouse: Mary Sager Gazley.
  47. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, West Virginia, Clarksburg City, Enumeration District 20, Sheet No. 14A, family of Raymond J. Gazley (35, New York, keeper, hotel); wife of 5 years Agnes Gazley (36, Vermont, no children).
  48. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 701, Sheet No. 17B, family of Raymond J. Gazley (43, New York, manager, hotel); lodger Mary Gazley (19, Pennsylvania); lodger Phoebe Gazley (4 6/12, West Virginia).
  49. Find a Grave (website). Elkview Masonic Cemetery Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia, Agnes Marion Gazley, born: 16 April 1871 in Milton, Chittenden County, Vermont; died: 9 December 1910 in Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, and sibling).
  50. Obituary, The Norwich Bulletin, 12 December 1910, Mrs. Raymond J. Gazley, died 9 December 1910 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The article provides brief biographical details and explains that she visited Norwich often to a Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis Smith. The article also mentions that her death followed the death of her adopted son, Frank Gazley, from the same cause, typhoid fever.
  51. West Virginia Deaths, 1853-1970; Gazley, R. J.; female; died 9 December 1910 in Clarksburg, Harrison [County], West Virginia; age 32 years; occupation: housewife. [This is believed to be Mrs. Raymond J. Gazley (hence, the initials R. J.), aka Agnes Marion (nee Swan) Gazley.]
  52. New York Marriages 1686-1980, available at familysearch.org. Raymond J. Gazley; father: Orlando E. Gazley; mother: Phoebe E. Halvers [sic, Holmes]; Agnes M. Swan; father: Chas. M. Swan; mother: Augusta Prentice; married on 20 Oct. 1903 in Manhattan, New York, New York.
  53. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Gazley, Mary S., born: 7 December 1892 in Pennsylvania; died: 14 January 1962 in Los Angeles, California.
  54. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, North Carolina, Buncombe County, Ashville Township, Biltmore Forest, Enumeration District 11-30, Sheet No. 1B, family of Raymond J. Gazley (53, New York, manager, hotel, first married age 26); wife Mary S. Gazley (38, Pennsylvania, first married age 21); Phoebe E. Gazley (14, West Virginia).
  55. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, Santa Monica City, Enumeration District 19-777, Sheet No. 6B, family of Mary Gazley (48, Pennsylvania, widow); daughter Phoebe Ray (24, West Virginia, married, salesgirl, bakery); grandson Donald Ray (6, California).
  56. California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994, Los Angeles County Death Register Index, Mary Seger Gazley, died 14 January 1962.
  57. BillionGraves (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, Mary S. Gazley, born: 1892; died: 1962.
Fourth Generation
6. Myrta Emily Gazley4 (Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 21 November 1884 in New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 3 January 1963 in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York.1, 7 Myrta married, 19 February 1908 in Tarrytown, Westchester County, New York, Percy Fitch Banks9, 10 (born 20 August 1884 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, the son of Charles G. Banks and Evalinda Knapp;4, 5, 8, 9 Percy died 4 September 1928 in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York8). Percy is buried in Hillside Cemetery, Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York.8

7. Wilbur B. Gazley4 (Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born March 1889 in New York;2, 3, 11, 12 died 11 May 1929 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York.13, 14 Wilbur married, 27 April 1912 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, Eleanor Monell15, 18, 19 (born 26 January 1890 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York, the daughter of William Wallace Monell and Aletta Van Buren;12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Eleanor died 25 March 1976 in Highland, Ulster County, New York13).

Children of Wilbur B. Gazley and Eleanor Monell:

+15i. Elmer Monell ‘Al’ Gazley, born 26 March 1913 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York; died 7 January 1995. Married (1) Frances Joy MacIntire Married (2) Barbara H. _____ Married (3) Cathy Elaine Neil.
+16ii. Eleanor Jane Gazley, born 14 July 1915 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut; died 29 December 1989 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York. Married Stephen Storozuk.
 17iii. Myrta Emily Gazley, born 28 July 1917 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut;12, 17, 20, 21 died 15 April 2003.21

8. Eva Mae Gazley4 (Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 26 April 1895 in Stanfordville, Dutchess County, New York;22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 died 21 August 1950 in East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut.22, 29 Eva married, first, 11 November 1913 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, Harold Morris Lyall23 (born ca. 1890 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut, the son of Alexander Lyall and Louise Nichols23). Eva married, second, 26 December 1928 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, Alexander Valentine Bollerer32 (born 2 April 1901 in Connecticut, the son of Valentine Bollerer and Antoinette Niedl;27, 30, 31 Alexander died 15 February 196530). Their marriage ended in divorce in ca. 1944 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.33 Eva is buried in Union Hill Cemetery, East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut.22 Alexander is buried in East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.30

Child of Eva Mae Gazley and Alexander Valentine Bollerer:

+18i. Joanne Mae Bollerer, born 8 September 1932 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut; died 18 October 1996 in Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut. Married (1) Albert A. ‘Skip’ Lessard Married (2) Robert M. Burney.

9. Agnes H. Gazley4 (Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born ca. 1911 in New York.34, 35, 36 Agnes married, 9 May 1931 in Putnam County, New York, Malcolm Eugene Reynolds37 (born ca. 1910 in Connecticut, the son of Jason Reynolds and Pricilla Cypher;36, 37 Malcolm died 16 May 1963 in Coral Gables, Dade County, Florida38).

Children of Agnes H. Gazley and Malcolm Eugene Reynolds:

+19i. Malcolm Eugene Reynolds, born 15 September 1935 in Connecticut. Married Joyce Ann Pritchett (née Fant) .
+20ii. Audrey Lois Reynolds, born 9 March 1942. Married (1) William Maine III Married (2) Thomas Peter Pagano.
+21iii. Richard Allison ‘Rick’ Reynolds, born 13 June 1945; died 22 November 2018 in Fresno, Fresno County, California. Married Mary Frances Sellers.

10. George Elnathan Gazley4 (Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 17 September 1912 in New York;34, 35, 39, 40 died April 1972.39 George married, 24 July 1937 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Elizabeth Dorothy Banas42, 43 (born 6 July 1916 in Connecticut, the daughter of Michael Banas and Elizabeth _____;40, 41, 42 Elizabeth died 24 September 2011 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut41, 42).

Children of George Elnathan Gazley and Elizabeth Dorothy Banas:

+22i. Joan Elizabeth Gazley, born ca. 1941 in Connecticut. Married Stephen W. Firmender.
+23ii. Glenn Marshall Gazley, born 3 April 1948 in Connecticut. Married (1) Polly Canfield Waters Married (2) Lucia Gentili Married (3) Candace Jayne Williams.

11. Marion Gertrude Gazley4 (Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 11 October 1919 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York;34, 35, 44, 45, 46, 47 died 18 July 2000.44, 46 Marion married Thomas Peter Sette44 (born 9 January 1921, parents not determined;48, 49 Thomas died 15 December 201248, 49). Marion and Thomas are buried in Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens East, Hollywood, Broward County, Florida.44, 48

Child of Marion Gertrude Gazley and Thomas Peter Sette:

 24i. Margaret Ellen Sette, born 8 August 1951 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut;50 died 2 April 2018.50

12. John Gerow Gazley4 (George,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 6 April 1895 in Patterson, Putnam County, New York;51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 died 20 August 1991 in Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire.51, 57 John married, first, 2 September 1922 in Rutland County, Vermont, Lois Cassidy55, 60 (born ca. 1896 in Vermont, parents not determined;55, 56 Lois died 30 January 195758, 59). John married, second, Elizabeth G. Tinsley59 (born 20 December 1912 in Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia, the daughter of Roy Edward Tinsley and Frances Woods;61, 62, 63 Elizabeth died 22 June 2003 in Windsor, Windsor County, Vermont61, 62).

In a letter to Lee Gazlay dated 28 January 1987, John provided interesting details about himself and his family:59

“Thanks you so much for your recent letter about the Gazley clan. All I know about the genealogy of my branch of the family is summarized in the chart above [not shown here]. I am sorry I do not know earlier generations. I think our branch of the family have consistently spelled the name with an e rather than an a. Once when I was in England I met Sir Stephen Gaselee who helped me with some research. Did you know that there is a tiny village in Suffolk county in England named Gazely? I visited it in 1938. It is a charming place, just a crossroads. There are no Gazleys living there.

My branch of the family had their homestead in Dutchess County, New York. The village where the homestead was located was Staatsburgh. It is a thoroughly delightful little house, very unpretentious, with severe classical lines. It is located near Hyde Park where F. D. R. was brought up. My uncle by marriage knew the Roosevelt family. He was a cousin also of Alf Landon. His name was Sextus Landon.

My father and his two brothers, Elnathan and Raymond, were all hotel men. Uncle Raymond was manager of a large hotel in Clarksburg, W. Virginia. My father started the Small Palantine Hotel in Newburgh, N.Y. He became room clerk at the Waldorf in N.Y. City and then became manager of the St. Regis, and later at the Chicago Lafatte Hotel. For some years he was in Dallas. My sister and I had great thrills at having lunch at the St. Regis with my father. He died in his early ’sixties from heart and bladder trouble.

My sister Madeline Gazley Wood married Orla Wood, an engineer with the G. E. in Schenectady, N.Y., where she lived most of her life. She is now 86 years old and in a retirement home. She has had much tragedy in her life. Her oldest daughter, Joann Wood Sayles, developed multiple sclerosis as a young woman. Her younger daughter, Joyce Van Patten, died of a heart attack in the church where she was attending the funeral of her father, still a relatively young man. My sister has six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

As a young child, I was brought up in Harlem, New York City. Then we moved to White Plains, New York, where I attended high school. I attended Amherst College and graduated in 1917. After a short period of service in World War I, I took courses in the Columbia University Graduate School in the Department of History.

I taught European History for three years at Columbia, and then came to Dartmouth in 1923 and taught Modern Europe and World History and International Relations until my retirement in 1962. I have published two large books and several pamphlets and articles. My first book was “American Opinion of German Unification, 1848-1871,” published in 1926 by the Columbia University Press. The second book was “The Life of Arthur Young,” published in 1973 by the American Philosophical Society. During the last few years I have developed Parkinson’s Disease. The progress of the disease has been arrested, but I have trouble walking, eating, writing (as you can see), getting into and out of cars, etc. I am 91 years old.

I have made five trips to western and central Europe. In 1950 I was on the civilian faculty at the National War College in Washington. In the academic year 1964-65 I was a visiting professor in English History at the University of Illinois in Champagne, Illinois.

In your letter you mentioned talking with my two sons, Richard Harold and Lawrence John Gazley. Richard has one child, a son, Richard H. Gazley, Jr. Lawrence has three children, a son, John Vincent Gazley, and two daughters, Barbara Gazley and Pamela Gazley.”


Children adopted by John Gerow Gazley and Lois Cassidy:

+25i. Richard Harold Gazley, born 31 July 1932 in New York; died 25 May 2011. Married Mary O’Brien.
+26ii. Lawrence John Gazley, born 7 April 1938 in New York; died 7 November 2002. Married Elizabeth ‘Abby’ Koch.

13. Madeleine Gazley4 (George,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 4 July 1900 in New Utrecht (Brooklyn), Kings County, New York;53, 54, 64, 65, 66, 67 died 29 December 1990 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.65 Madeleine married, 9 October 1924 in White Plains, Westchester County, New York, Orla Leslie Wood, Jr.65, 69 (born 21 November 1900 in New York, New York, parents not determined;66, 67, 68 Orla died 7 March 1964 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York68). Madeleine and Orla are buried in Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Colonie, Albany County, New York.65, 68

Orla graduated from Cornell College in 1923 with an EE degree. He worked in the testing department of the General Electric Company in Schenectady, New York. He conducted experimental work on the Emmet mercury vapor process.69


Children of Madeleine Gazley and Orla Leslie Wood, Jr.:

+27i. Joann Wood, born 10 March 1929 in New York; died 19 November 1979 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. Married David Sayles.
+28ii. Joyce Wood, born 13 March 1932 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York; died 11 March 1964 in Schenectady County, New York. Married Richard Van Patten.

14. Phoebe Elizabeth Gazley4 (Raymond,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 6 July 1915 in Clarksburg, Harris County, West Virginia;70, 71, 72, 73, 74 died 13 October 1980 in Los Angeles, California.71 Phoebe married, first, Edward Kenneth Ray74 (born 14 March 1916, parents not determined;75 Edward died 13 July 200175). Phoebe married, second, 30 July 1951 in Santa Barbara County, California, Harry Lee Bangerter76 (born 10 June 1912 in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, parents not determined;76, 77, 78 Harry died 12 January 1978 in Los Angeles, California77, 78). Phoebe married, third, 7 February 1970 in Nevada, Charles R. Walker79 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce in January 1971 in Los Angeles County, California.80 Phoebe is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.81 Edward is buried in Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California.75 Harry is buried in Kern River Valley Cemetery, Wofford Heights, Kern County, California.77

Child of Phoebe Elizabeth Gazley and Edward Kenneth Ray:

+29i. Donald Kenneth Ray, born 30 July 1933 in Los Angeles County, California; died 6 March 2006. Married (1) Diana Dennison Dade Married (2) Cynthia Awyn Cottle.

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Myrta E. Banks, died: January 1963; born: 21 November 1884; residence place: New York.
  2. New York State Census, 1892, Dutchess County, Clinton, Page 6, family of George H. Gazley (58, U.S., merchant); Homer Gazley (18, U.S.); Elnathan Gazley (28, U.S.); Jennie Gazley (28, U.S.); Myrta Gazley (8, U.S.); Wilber Gazley (4, U.S.).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie City, ED 25, Sheet No. 12A, Jennie Eckert, 35, New York, July 1865, married 3 years, 2 children, 2 living, dressmaker; daughter Mertie Eckert [sic, she was born Gazley, and she retained that name as an adult]; 15, New York, Jan. 1885; son Wilber Eckert [sic, he was born Gazley, and he retained that name as an adult], 11, New York, Mch. 1889.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers, ED 146, Sheet No. 1B, Evalinda Banks, 53, New York, widowed, 6 children, 1 living; son Percey Banks, 25, New York, married 2 years, supt. insurance co.; daughter-in-law Myrta Banks, 24, New York, no children.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers City, Enumeration District 258, Sheet No. 2B, Percy F. Banks, 35, New York, manager, lighting electric; wife Myrta E. Banks, 34, New York; mother Evalinda Banks, 63, New York; border F. Burt Pope, 24, New York, electrician, elevator; border Annie Dooley, 68, New York, dressmaker.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Westchester County, Mount Vernon City, ED 60-147, Sheet No. 7B and 8A, Linnie Banks, 85, New York, widowed; daughter [sic, actually daughter-in-law] Myrta E. Banks, 48, New York, beauty parlor, own business.
  7. New York, State Health Department, Genealogical Research Death Index, 1957-1963; Myrta E. Banks, age 77, died: 3 January 1963 in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Hillside Cemetery, Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York, Percy Fitch Banks, born: 20 August 1884 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York; died: 4 September 1928 in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York [from record, which includes his obituary giving vital and biographical details and his wife’s name; and the names and links for his parents].
  9. New York County Marriages, 1908-1935, Percy Fitch Banks, age 24; father: Charles G. Banks; mother: Evalinda Knapp; Myrta Emily Gazley, age 23; father: Elnathan M. Gazley; mother: Jennie Bowman; married 19 Feb. 1908 in Westchester [County], New York.
  10. Marriage Announcement, The Highland Democrat, Highland, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 7 March 1908, Percy F. Banks and Miss Myrta Gazely [sic], of Peekskill, were married at Tarrytown on February 19.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Orange County, Newburgh City, ED 48, Sheet No. 7B, Elmer E. Eckert, 44, New York, first marriage, manager, grocery store; wife of 12 years Jennie C. Eckert, 42, New York, second marriage, 2 children, 2 living, dressmaker, at home; son Wilber B. Eckert [sic, he was born Gazley and used that name as an adult], 21, New York, plumber, plumbing shop; mother Mary J. Eckert, 74, New York, widowed, 1 child, 1 living.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers City, Enumeration District 225, Sheet No. 12A, family of William Gazley [understood to be Wilbur Gazley] (31, New York, plumber); Eleanor Gazley (29, New York); son Elmer Gazley (6, New York); daughter Eleanor Gazley (4 5/12, New York); daughter Myrta Gazley (2 1/12, New York).
  13. Obituary, The Evening News, Newburgh, New York. 26 March 1976, Mrs. Eleanora [sic] Gazley, age 86. Died 25 March 1976. The article gives various vital and biographical details, and names her parents, husband, children, and brother.
  14. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1929, Wilbur B. Gagley [sic, Gazley], died: 11 May in Newburgh, New York.
  15. New York County Marriages, 1908-1935, Wilber B. Gazley, age 23; father: Elnathan Gazley; mother: Jennie C. Bowman; Eleanor Monell, age 22; father: William W. Monell; mother: Aletta Van Buren; married 26 April 1912 in Orange County, New York.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers City, ED 60-378, Sheet No. 7A, nurse [in the Van Valen Sanatorium] Eleanor Gazley, 40, New York, widowed, first married age 22, practical nurse, private house.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers, Enumeration District 68-401, Sheet No. 13B, Eleanor Gazley (50, New York, widow); daughter Eleanor Gazley (24, Connecticut, nurse, hospital); daughter Myrta Gazley (22, Connecticut, stenographer, advertising corp.); cousin Homer Gazley (65, New York, retired, U.S. Post Office); border Grace Wilson (61, New York).
  18. A Genealogy of the Monell Family: an account of James Monell who settled in Wallkill Precinct, part of present Orange County, New York in 1723 and of his known descendants in all Monell branches down to the present time. By Wesley L. Baker, Douglaston, L.I., N.Y. The Tuttle Publishing Company, Inc., Rutland, Vermont, 1946. Page 103: second child of William Wallace Monell was Eleanor who married Wilbur B. Gazley. The entry provides vital and biographical details, and names their three children.
  19. Marriage Announcement, The Yonkers Statesman, Yonkers, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 2 May 1912, Miss Eleanor Monell, daughter of William Monell, and Wilber B. Gazley, formerly of Peekskill, were married in the parsonage of St. Paul’s Church, Peekskill, N.Y., by Rev. B. C. Warren, D.D., April 27. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Percy F. Banks, brother-in-law and sister of the groom.
  20. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Myrta Emily Gazley, born: 28 July 1917 in Waterburg [sic, Waterbury], CT; father: Wilbur B. Gazley; mother: Eleanor Monell.
  21. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, M. E. Gazley, born: 28 July 1917; died: 15 April 2003; residence zip code: 92056 [corresponding to Oceanside, San Diego County, California].
  22. Find a Grave (website). Union Hill Cemetery, East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut, Mae Gaysley [sic, Gazley] Boden Bollerer, born: 26 April 1900 [sic, she was shown as 5 years old in the 1900 US Census]; died: 21 August 1950 [from record, which provides the names and links for her mother and daughter].
  23. New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, Harold Morris Lyall, 23, born in Waterbury, Conn., single, son of Alexander [Lyall] and Louise Nichols; and Eva Mae Gazley, 18, born in Stanfordville, N.Y., divorced, daughter of Nathan [Gazley] and Adelaide Howe; married on 11 November 1913 in Manhattan, New York, New York.
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury Town, Enumeration District 417, Sheet No. 9, family of Elnathan Gazeley (34, New York, May 1866, sawyer, mill); wife of 6 years Addie Gazeley (24, New York, May 1876, 1 child, 1 living); daughter May Gazeley (5, New York, April 1895).
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury, ED 484, Sheet No. 24B, Catherine Howe, 51, New York, widow, 1 child, 1 living; daughter Madeline Gazley, 31, New York, divorced, 1 child, 1 living; granddaughter Mazie Gazley, 13, New York; border Tracy Bowden, 19, Connecticut, apprentice, machine shop.
  26. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury, ED 445, Sheet No. 7A, George Boden, 53, New Jersey, gen. manager, brass factory; wife Adelaid Boden, 42, New York; step daughter May Lyall, 22, New York, married, nurse, dentist office; mother in law Catherine Howe, 65, New York, widowed; servant Richard Florence, 23, Connecticut, servant, private family.
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, Hartford County, East Hartford, ED 2-118, Sheet No. 5A, Alexander V. Bollerer [indexed as Bolleren], 29, Connecticut, first married age 28, tabulating mach.; May L. Bollerer, 26, New York, first married age 25.
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury, ED 5-195, Sheet No. 5A, George Boden, 70, New York State, general mgr., brass factory; wife Adelaide Boden, 59, New York; daughter Mae Bollerer, 39, New York, married, [suppl. quest.: age at first marriage: 28 [she was actually married in 1913 at age 18 based on her marriage to Harold Lyall, so the age 28 is more likely her age when she married Mr. Bollerer]; number of children: 1]; granddaughter Joanne Bollerer, 7, Connecticut; maid Lottie Fletcher, 62, Connecticut, maid, private home.
  29. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Mae B. Bollerer, died: 21 August 1950 in East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut; age 50; divorced.
  30. Find a Grave (website). East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, Alexander V. Bollerer, born: 2 April 1901; died: 15 February 1965 [from record, which provides the name and link for his wife, believed to be his second].
  31. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain, ED 218, Sheet No. 8B, Valentine Bollerer, 39, Connecticut, proprietor, saloon; wife of 18 years Antoinette Bollerer, 38, Austria Bohemian, 2 children, 2 living; daughter Caroline A. Bollerer, 14, Connecticut; son Alexander V. Bollerer, 9, Connecticut.
  32. New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, Alexander Bollerer, 28, born in New Britain, Connecticut, son of Valentine [Bollerer] and Antoinette Neidle; Mae Lyall Boden, 25, born in Stan...ville, New York, daughter of George [Boden] and Addlaide Howe; married on 26 December 1928 in Manhattan, New York, New York.
  33. Divorce, Hartford Divorces Index, Vol. 100, 1944-45, Connecticut State Library, Bollerer, Alexander V., v. May L. Boden, page 256.
  34. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Enumeration District 251, Sheet No. 1B, family of Nellie Gazley (38, Connecticut, keeper, lodging house); husband El Nathan [sic] Gazley (49, New York, piano maker, factory); daughter Agnes Gazley (9, New York); son George Gazley (7, New York); daughter Marion Gazley (2/12, New York).
  35. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stratford Town, Enumeration District 1-215, Sheet No. 6A, family of Elnathan Gazley (53, New York, laborer, factory, first married age 33); wife Nellie Gazley (48, Connecticut, first married age 28); daughter Agnes Gazley (19, Connecticut, ____ factory); son George Gazley (17, Connecticut, work, grocery store); daughter Maryon Gazley (10, Connecticut).
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stratford Town, E.D. 1-203, Sheet No. 17A, Malcolm Reynolds, 30, Connecticut, plumber, private; wife Agnes Reynolds, 30 [36 is crossed out], New York; son Malcolm Reynolds, 4, Connecticut.
  37. New York County Marriages, 1908-1935, Malcolm E. Reynolds, age 21; father: Jason Reynolds; mother: Pricilla Cypher; Agnes H. Gazley, age 21; father: Elnathan Gazley; mother: Nellie G. Morrisay; married 9 May 1931 in Putnam [County], New York.
  38. Obituary, The Bridgeport Post, Bridgeport, Connecticut (available at newspapers.com, and newspaperarchive.com), 17 May 1963, Malcolm E. Reynolds, died: 16 May 1963 in Coral Gables, age 53. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, three children, and one sister.
  39. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). George Gazley, No. 048-01-4502; born: 17 December 1912; died: April 1972; last place of residence: Stratford, Fairfield [County], Connecticut.
  40. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Connecticut, New Haven County, Milford, E.D. 5-184, Sheet No. 77, George E. Gazley, 37, New York, agent, insurance co.; wife Elizabeth D. Gazley, 33, Conn.; daughter Joan E. Gazley, 9, Conn.; son Glenn M. Gazley, 2, Conn.
  41. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Elizabeth D. Gazley, born: 6 July 1916; died: 24 September 2011; place of last residence: Stratford, Fairfield [County], Connecticut.
  42. Obituary, Stratford Star, Stratford, Connecticut (website: www.stratfordstar.com). Elizabeth Dorothy Gazley, died 24 September 2011 in Stratford, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details, including the names of her parents, husband, children, and grandchildren.
  43. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ George Gazley and Elizabeth Bapas, married on 24 July 1937 in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
  44. Find a Grave (website). Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens East Hollywood, Broward County, Florida, Marion Sette, born: 1919; died: 2000 [from record]. She shares a grave marker with Thomas P. Sette that indicates Beloved wife, mother and aunt.
  45. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Marion Gertrude Gazley, born: 11 October 1918 in Buffalo, New York; mother: Nellie Morrissey; father: Elnathan M.Gazley.
  46. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Marion G. Sette, died: 18 July 2000; born: 11 October 1919.
  47. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stratford Town, Enumeration District 1-206, Sheet No. 11A, family of Elnathan Gazley (74, New York, block maker for E. Wheel Shop); wife Nellie Gazley (58, Connecticut) daughter Marion Gazley (20, Connecticut); br. in law Edward Morrisey (38, Connecticut, assembler, machine shop); niece Margery Morrisey (9, Connecticut).
  48. Find a Grave (website). Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens East Hollywood, Broward County, Florida, Thomas P. Sette, born: 1921; died: 2012 [from record]. His grave marker is shared with his wife Marion Sette.
  49. Obituary, fredhunters.com (website), Thomas Sette, born: 9 January 1921; died: 15 December 2012. The article provides the names of his wife and daughter.
  50. Obituary, fredhunters.com (website), Margaret Ellen Sette, born: 8 August 1951 in Bridgeport, Connecticut; died: 2 April 2018. The article provides the names of her parents.
  51. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazley, John G., no. 002-24-2154; born 6 April 1895; died 20 August 1991; last residence: New Hampshire.
  52. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, New York County, Manhattan, Enumeration District 845, Sheet No. 5B, family of George H. Gazley (31, New York, Oct 1868, hotel clerk; wife of 7 years Elezebeth [sic] J. Gazley (22, New York, Sept. 1872, 1 child, 1 living); son John J. Gazley (5, New York, Apr. 1895).
  53. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Enumeration District 974, Sheet No. 8B, family of Elizabeth Gazley (37, New York, divorced); son John Gazley (15, New York); daughter Madeline Gazley (9, New York).
  54. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, White Plains City, Enumeration District 201, Sheet No. 4A and 4B, family of Elizabeth Gazley (47, New York, divorced); son John G. Gazley (24, New York, teacher); daughter Madeline Gazley (19, New York, clerical, government); mother Frances P. Gerow (74, New York, widow); plus 2 lodgers.
  55. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Hampshire, Grafton County, Hanover Village, Enumeration District 5-17, Sheet No. 18B, family of John G. Gazley (35, New York, professor, Dart. College [Dartmouth]); wife Lois c. Gazley (34, Vermont).
  56. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Hampshire, Grafton County, Hanover, Enumeration District 5-24, Sheet No. 62A, family of John Gazley (45, New York, professor, college); wife Lois Gazley (44, Vermont); son Richard Gazley (7, New York); son Lawrence (2, New York); mother-in-law Lucinda Cassidy (77, Vermont, widow).
  57. Obituary, The New York Times, 25 August 1991, John Gerow Gazley, died 20 August 2012. The article provides vital and biographical details, and names his first and second wives, sons, and stepsons.
  58. Obituary, The New York Times, 1 February 1957, Lois Gazley, died 30 January 1957. Wife of John G. Gazley.
  59. Letter, from John Gerow Gazley to Lee Gazlay, 28 January 1987, as a follow-up to a lengthy phone conversation. In the letter, John provides substantial biographical details and vital statistics of his branch of the family originating with Orlando Gazley.
  60. Amherst Graduates Quarterly, Volume 12, November 1922 to August 1923; Published by the Alumni Council of Amherst College. Page 46. Married, at Rutland, VT., on 2 September 1922, John G. Gazley and Miss Lois Cassidy.
  61. Email between Jeffrey Bassett and Lee Gazlay, several dates in September 2015, providing a copy of the Vermont Death Certificate for Elizabeth (Tinsley) Gazley, and details of her first marriage to Samuel A. Bassett and their children.
  62. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazley, Elizabeth T., no. 496-28-5299; born 20 December 1912; died 20 November 1992.
  63. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Missouri, St. Louis County, Richmond Heights City, family of Sam A. Bassett (33, Missouri, doctor, private practice); wife Elizabeth G. Bassett (27, Virginia); son Sam Bassett Jr. (5, Missouri); son Dennis A Bassett (2/12, Missouri); maid Evelyn McLeod (23, Florida, maid, private family).
  64. New York City, Department of Records & Information Services, Historical Vital Records (website: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov), Certificate and Record of Birth, Certificate No.: 30125, Madeline Gazley, born: 4 July 1900 in Manhattan, New York; father: George Gazlay, age 32, born in N.Y., occupation: clerk; mother: Elizabeth Gazlay; maiden name: Elizabeth Gerow; age 28, born in Patterson, N.Y.; number of previous children: 1; how many now living (in all): 2.
  65. Find a Grave (website). Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Colonie, Albany County, New York; Wood, Madeleine Gazley Wood; born Jul. 4, 1900 in New Utrecht, Kings County, New York; died Dec. 29, 1990 in Manhattan, New York County, New York [from record]. The record also provides the names of her parents, husband Orla Leslie Wood, and child Joann Wood Sayles.
  66. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Saratoga County, Ballston Township, E.D. 46-4, Sheet No. 5B, Orla L. Wood, 29, New York, electrical engineer, General Electric; wife Natelein [sic, Madeleine] Wood, 29, New York; daughter Joann Wood, 1, New York; [?]-in-law Frances P. Jerow [sic, Gerow], 80, New York, widow; [?]-in-law Elizabeth G. Jerow [sic], 57, New York, widow. [The latter two are Madeleine’s grandmother and mother respectively.]
  67. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Schenectady County, Niskayuna, E.D. 47-18, Sheet No. 27A, Orla L. Wood, 39, New York, elec. engineer, elec. mfg. ind.; wife Madeleine Wood, 39, New York; daughter Joann Wood, 11, New York; daughter Joyce Wood, 8, New York; mother-in-law Elizabeth R. Gazley, 67, New York, widow.
  68. Find a Grave (website). Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Colonie, Albany County, New York; Wood, Orla Leslie; born Nov. 21, 1900 in New York, New York; died Mar. 7, 1964 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York [from record]. The record also provides the name of his wife Madeleine Gazley Wood and a child Joann Wood Sayles.
  69. Cornell Alumni News, Vol. XXVII, No. 13, December 18, 1924, Ithaca, New York. Page 170, Alumni Notes, entry for Orla L. Wood, Jr., ’23, provides the date and place of his marriage to Madeline Gazley, and details of his employment at the time.
  70. West Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1928, Phobe Elizabeth Gazley, born: 6 July 1915 in Waldo Hotel [which was located in Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia; her father Raymond was the proprietor]; father: Raymond Gazley; mother: Mary Gazley.
  71. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Phoebe E. Walker, died: 13 October 1980 in Los Angeles, California; birth date: 6 July 1915; birthplace: Virginia [sic, West Virginia]; father: Gazley; mother: Seger.
  72. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 701, Sheet No. 17B, family of Raymond J. Gazley (43, New York, manager, hotel); lodger Mary Gazley (19, Pennsylvania); lodger Phoebe Gazley (4 6/12, West Virginia).
  73. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, North Carolina, Buncombe County, Ashville Township, Biltmore Forest, Enumeration District 11-30, Sheet No. 1B, family of Raymond J. Gazley (53, New York, manager, hotel, first married age 26); wife Mary S. Gazley (38, Pennsylvania, first married age 21); Phoebe E. Gazley (14, West Virginia).
  74. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, Santa Monica City, Enumeration District 19-777, Sheet No. 6B, family of Mary Gazley (48, Pennsylvania, widow); daughter Phoebe Ray (24, West Virginia, married, salesgirl, bakery); grandson Donald Ray (6, California).
  75. Find a Grave (website). Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, Edward Kenneth Ray, born: 14 March 1916; died: 13 July 2001 (from record).
  76. California Marriage Index, Bangerter, Harry L., age 39; Gazley, Phoebe F., age 36; married 30 July 1951 in Santa Barbara County, California.
  77. Find a Grave (website). Kern River Valley Cemetery, Wofford Heights, Kern County, California, Harry Lee Bangerter, born: 10 June 1912 in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri; died: 12 January 1978 in Los Angeles, California (from record, which provides a copy of his obituary giving vital and biographical details, and the names of his surviving brother and two sisters).
  78. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Harry Lee Bangerter, born: 10 June 1912 in Missouri; died: 12 January 1978 in Los Angeles, California.
  79. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Charles R. Walker and Phoebe E. Bangerter, married on 7 February 1970 in Nevada.
  80. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Phoebe E. Gazley and Charles R. Walker, in January 1971, Los Angeles County, California.
  81. BillionGraves (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, Phoebe E. Walker, born: 1915; died: 1980.
Fifth Generation
15. Elmer Monell ‘Al’ Gazley5 (Wilbur,4 Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 26 March 1913 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 7 January 1995.3, 6 Al married, first, 18 August 1935 in Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, Frances Joy MacIntire11 (born 24 May 1913 in Danby, Rutland County, Vermont, the daughter of William A. MacIntire and Elizabeth H. Livingston;7, 8, 9 Frances died 1 December 200510). Al married, second, Barbara H. _____ (born 18 November 1917, parents not determined12). Al married, third, 30 September 1983 in Clark County, Nevada, Cathy Elaine Neil13 (born 27 February 1948, parents not determined12).

Children of Elmer Monell ‘Al’ Gazley and Barbara H. _____:

+30i. Jil Gazley, born 9 October 1946; died 13 November 2011. Married Craig W. Starkey.
 31ii. Jeff Gazley, born 13 March 1951.12
+32iii. Jet Gazley, born 17 August 1954. Married Mark S. Moskowitz.

16. Eleanor Jane Gazley5 (Wilbur,4 Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 14 July 1915 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut;4, 14, 15 died 29 December 1989 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York.15 Eleanor married Stephen Storozuk15 (born 19 March 1914 in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, parents not determined;16, 17 Stephen died 5 December 200117).

Children of Eleanor Jane Gazley and Stephen Storozuk:

 33i. Kenneth Storozuk.
+34ii. Suzanne Storozuk, Married _____ Berry.

18. Joanne Mae Bollerer5 (Eva,4 Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 8 September 1932 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut;18, 19, 20 died 18 October 1996 in Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut.18, 20, 21 Joanne married, first, 11 September 1954 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, Albert A. ‘Skip’ Lessard24 (born 17 April 1933 in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, the son of Albert Lessard and Edna Brann;22, 23 Skip died 12 March 2006 in Marlborough, Hartford County, Connecticut22, 23). Their marriage ended in divorce on 9 January 1974 in Hartford County, Connecticut.25 Joanne married, second, 9 March 1976 in Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, Robert M. Burney26 (born ____, parents not determined). Joanne is buried in Union Hill Cemetery, East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut.18 Skip is buried in Marlboro Cemetery, Marlborough, Hartford County, Connecticut.22

Children of Joanne Mae Bollerer and Albert A. ‘Skip’ Lessard:

+35i. Sharon M. Lessard, Married Wayne Shekla.
+36ii. Steven L. Lessard, Married Lori _____.

19. Malcolm Eugene Reynolds5 (Agnes,4 Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 15 September 1935 in Connecticut.12, 27 Malcolm married, 14 September 1980 in Madera County, California, Joyce Ann Pritchett (née Fant) 29 (born 29 November 1952 in Merced County, California, parents not determined28).

20. Audrey Lois Reynolds5 (Agnes,4 Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 9 March 1942.12 Audrey married, first, March 1961 in Broward County, Florida, William Maine III30 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce in April 1969 in Broward County, Florida.31 Audrey married, second, June 1969 in Broward County, Florida, Thomas Peter Pagano32 (born 31 December 1943, parents not determined12).

21. Richard Allison ‘Rick’ Reynolds5 (Agnes,4 Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 13 June 1945;33 died 22 November 2018 in Fresno, Fresno County, California.33 Rick married, 14 November 1967, Mary Frances Sellers33 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Richard Allison ‘Rick’ Reynolds and Mary Frances Sellers:

 37i. Michelle C. Reynolds.
 38ii. Richard Allison Reynolds II.
 39iii. Susan Reynolds.

22. Joan Elizabeth Gazley5 (George,4 Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born ca. 1941 in Connecticut.34 Joan married, 1 February 1964 in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Stephen W. Firmender36 (born 15 August 1939 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, the son of Stephen Firmender and Mary Olivia;35 Stephen died 15 April 2010 in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut35).

Children of Joan Elizabeth Gazley and Stephen W. Firmender:

+40i. Scott Marshall Firmender, born 9 July 1965. Married Holly Whitlock.
+41ii. Carrie Elizabeth Firmender, born 16 April 1967. Married Randy Lester.

23. Glenn Marshall Gazley5 (George,4 Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 3 April 1948 in Connecticut.12, 34, 37 Glenn married, first, 12 August 1972 in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut, Polly Canfield Waters37 (born ca. 1951, parents not determined37). Glenn married, second, Lucia Gentili (born 4 August 1948 in Sarnano, Macerata, Italy, the daughter of Francesco Gentili and Angela A. De Biasio;38 Lucia died 17 January 2010 in Warren, Washington County, Vermont38). Glenn married, third, Candace Jayne Williams (born 25 February 1956, parents not determined12).

Child of Glenn Marshall Gazley and Polly Canfield Waters:

 42i. Jessica Elizabeth Gazley, born 6 December 1974 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont.39

Child of Glenn Marshall Gazley and Lucia Gentili:

+43i. Carson Evan Gazley, born 11 December 1983 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont. Married Dannia Gloria Cordova.

25. Richard Harold Gazley5 (John,4 George,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 31 July 1932 in New York;12, 40, 41 died 25 May 2011.40 Richard married Mary O’Brien42 (born 4 October 1922, parents not determined12). Their marriage ended in divorce in September 1971 in Orange County, California.43 Richard was adopted by John Gerow Gazley and Lois Cassidy.

Child of Richard Harold Gazley and Mary O’Brien:

 44i. Richard Harold Gazley, Jr., born 14 February 1963 in Orange County, California.42, 44

26. Lawrence John Gazley5 (John,4 George,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 7 April 1938 in New York;12, 41, 45 died 7 November 2002.45 Lawrence married Elizabeth ‘Abby’ Koch42 (born 24 April 1937, parents not determined12). Lawrence was adopted by John Gerow Gazley and Lois Cassidy.

Children of Lawrence John Gazley and Elizabeth ‘Abby’ Koch:

 45i. Barbara K. Gazley, born 27 July 1961.12, 42
 46ii. John Vincent Gazley, born 21 May 1963.12, 42
 47iii. Pamela Lynn Gazley, born 21 May 1963.12, 42

27. Joann Wood5 (Madeleine,4 George,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 10 March 1929 in New York;46, 47, 48 died 19 November 1979 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.46, 49 Joann married David Sayles42 (born ____, parents not determined). Joann is buried in Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Colonie, Albany County, New York.46

28. Joyce Wood5 (Madeleine,4 George,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 13 March 1932 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York;42, 48, 50 died 11 March 1964 in Schenectady County, New York.50 Joyce married Richard Van Patten42 (born ____, parents not determined). Joyce is buried in Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Colonie, Albany County, New York.50

29. Donald Kenneth Ray5 (Phoebe,4 Raymond,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 30 July 1933 in Los Angeles County, California;51, 52, 53 died 6 March 2006.52 Donald married, first, 4 October 1953 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, Diana Dennison Dade54 (born ca. 1933 in California, the daughter of Harry Dennison Dade and Karin Astrad Malvina Blom54). Donald married, second, 25 June 1977 in Los Angeles County, California, Cynthia Awyn Cottle56 (born 11 December 1938 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, the daughter of Leonard Frank Cottle and Lillian Nuttall12, 55).

  1. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Elmer M. Gazley, born 1913 in New York; rank: separated with dependents; enlisted 8 March 1943 in New York City; rank: Private.
  2. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Elmer Monell Gazley, born: 26 March 1913 in Peekskill, New York; mother: Ella Monell; father: Wilber Gazley. In a separate entry under the same social security number: Al Gazley, born: 26 March 1913; other name: Elmer Mon[] Gazley.
  3. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Al Gazley, born: 26 March 1913; died: 7 January 1995.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers City, Enumeration District 225, Sheet No. 12A, family of William Gazley [understood to be Wilbur Gazley] (31, New York, plumber); Eleanor Gazley (29, New York); son Elmer Gazley (6, New York); daughter Eleanor Gazley (4 5/12, New York); daughter Myrta Gazley (2 1/12, New York).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Virginia, Norfolk County, Norfolk, ED 112-100, Sheet No. 13A, US Naval Operating Base Hampton Roads, Elmer M. [indexed as W.] Gazley, 18, New York, fireman.
  6. Obituary, Arizona, Peyson, Obituaries, 1948-2008 (available at familysearch.com), Al Monell Gazley, 81, of Scottsdale, died 7 January 1995. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, two daughters, one son, and one sister.
  7. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Frances MacIntire Gazley, born: 24 May 1913; place of birth: Danby, Vermont; mother: Elizabeth H. Livingston; father: William A. MacIntire.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Vermont, Rutland County, Danby Borough, ED 11-10, Sheet No. 10B, William A. MacIntire, 58, New York, first married age 35, clergyman, congregational church; wife Elizabeth H. MacIntire, 54, New York, first married age 31; daughter Margaret E. MacIntire, 21, Vermont; daughter Frances J. MacIntire, 16, Vermont.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, New York County, Manhattan Borough, Enumeration District 31-570, Sheet No. 3A, Margaret MacIntire, 31, Vermont, single, registered nurse, own business; partner [actually, Frances and Margaret are sisters] Frances Gazley, 27, Vermont, married, stenographer, insurance firm.
  10. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Frances M. Dudley, born: 24 May 1913; died: 1 December 2005.
  11. Wedding Announcement, Greenfield Daily Recorder-Gazette, Greenfield, Massachusetts, 31 August 1935, Frances Joy MacIntire and Elmer Monell Gazley, married on 18 August 1935 at the Rustic Ridge [in Northfield, Massachusetts]. The article provides the names of their parents.
  12. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  13. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Al Gazley and Cathy E. Neil, married on 30 September 1983 in Clark [County], Nevada.
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers, Enumeration District 68-401, Sheet No. 13B, Eleanor Gazley (50, New York, widow); daughter Eleanor Gazley (24, Connecticut, nurse, hospital); daughter Myrta Gazley (22, Connecticut, stenographer, advertising corp.); cousin Homer Gazley (65, New York, retired, U.S. Post Office); border Grace Wilson (61, New York).
  15. Obituary, Poughkeepsie Journal, Pouchkeepsie, New York, 2 January 1990, Eleanor Storozuk, died 29 December 1989 in Poughkeepsie, New York. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, siblings, and children.
  16. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Stephen Storozuk, born: 19 March 1914 in Wilmington, Delaware; mother: Minnie Jehornoski; father: John Storozuk.
  17. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Stephen Storozuk, born; 15 March 1914; died: 5 December 2001.
  18. Find a Grave (website). Union Hill Cemetery, East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut, Joanne Mae Bollerer Burney, born: 8 September 1932 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut; 18 October 1996 in Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut [from record, which provides the name and link for her mother].
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury, ED 5-195, Sheet No. 5A, George Boden, 70, New York State, general mgr., brass factory; wife Adelaide Boden, 59, New York; daughter Mae Bollerer, 39, New York, married, [suppl. quest.: age at first marriage: 28 [she was actually married in 1913 at age 18 based on her marriage to Harold Lyall, so the age 28 is more likely her age when she married Mr. Bollerer]; number of children: 1]; granddaughter Joanne Bollerer, 7, Connecticut; maid Lottie Fletcher, 62, Connecticut, maid, private home.
  20. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, 19 October 1996, Joanne (Bollerer) Lessard Burney, died 18 October 1996 in Glastonbury, Connecticut. The article provies vital and biographical details and the names of her son and daughter-in-law, daughter and son-in-law, two granddaughters, a friend, and her place of burial.
  21. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Joanne M. Burney, died: 18 October 1996 in Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut; age 64; divorced; father’s surname: Bollerer; spouse’s name: Rober [sic, Robert?].
  22. Find a Grave (website). Marlboro Cemetery, Marlborough, Hartford County, Connecticut, Albert A. Lessard, born: 17 April 1933; died: 12 March 2006 [from record, which includes a note Born /me. Left children].
  23. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, 13 March 2006, Albert A. “Skip” Lessard, 72, of Marlborough, died 12 March 2006 in Marlborough, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, daughter and her husband, son and his wife, brothers, sisters, and three grandchildren, and his place of burial.
  24. Connecticut Marriage Records, 1897-1968 (available at ancestry.com), Joanne Bollerer and Albert Lessard; married on 11 September 1954 in Middletown, Connecticut.
  25. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org. Alber A. Lessard and wife Joan [sic, believed to be a partial name in the record]; married September 1954 in Connecticut; separated July 1973; divorced 9 January 1974 in Hartford County, Connecticut.
  26. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Robert M. Burney, 60, and Joann M. Lessard, 43; married on 9 March 1976 in Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stratford Town, E.D. 1-203, Sheet No. 17A, Malcolm Reynolds, 30, Connecticut, plumber, private; wife Agnes Reynolds, 30 [36 is crossed out], New York; son Malcolm Reynolds, 4, Connecticut.
  28. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Joyce Ann Fant, born: 29 November 1952 in Merced County, California; parents: Poncet.
  29. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Malcolm E. Reynolds, age 45, and Joyce A. Pritchett or Fant, age 27; married on 14 September 1980 in Madera County, California.
  30. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, William Maine III and Audrey Lois Reynolds, married on March 1961 in Broward County, Florida; certificate number 8758, volume 1955.
  31. Florida Divorce Index 1927-2001. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, William Maine III and Audrey Lois Maine, divorced on April 1969 in Broward County, Florida; certificate number 8218, volume 1351.
  32. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Thomas P. Pagano and Audrey Lois Maine, married on June 1969 in Broward County, Florida; certificate number 23761, volume 2770.
  33. Obituary, Times West Virginian, Fairmount, West Virginia (website: obituaries.timeswv.com), 10 January 2019, Richard “Rick” Allison Reynolds, died: 22 November 2018 in Fresno, California; born: 13 June 1945 in Rhode Island, NY [sic; it is unclear where he was born based on this obituary entry]. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, siblings, children, grandchildren, and place of burial.
  34. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Connecticut, New Haven County, Milford, E.D. 5-184, Sheet No. 77, George E. Gazley, 37, New York, agent, insurance co.; wife Elizabeth D. Gazley, 33, Conn.; daughter Joan E. Gazley, 9, Conn.; son Glenn M. Gazley, 2, Conn.
  35. Obituary, Connecticut Post, 16 April 2010, Stephen W. Firmender, died 15 April 2010 in Stratford, Connecticut. The article provides biographical and vital details, and the names of his parents, children, grandchildren, and other relatives.
  36. Wedding Announcement, The Bridgeport Post, Bridgeport, Connecticut. 2 February 1964, Miss Joan Elizabeth Gazley and Stephen W. Firmender, married on 1 February 1964 in Stratford, Connecticut.
  37. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Glenn M. Gazley, age 24, and Polly C. Waters, age 21, married on 12 August 1972 in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  38. Obituary, StoweToday.com (website), Stowe, Vermont. Lucia Gentili, died 17 January 2010 in Warren, Vermont. The article provides biographical and vital details, and the names of her parents, husband, siblings, and three children, including Carson Evan Gazley and his wife Dannia.
  39. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Jessica Elizabeth Gazley, born: 6 December 1974 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont; father: Glenn Marshall Gazley; mother: Polly Canfield Waters.
  40. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Richard H. Gazley, no. 001-24-4392; died: 25 May 2011; born: 31 July 1932; last place of residence: Fullerton, Orange [County], California.
  41. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Hampshire, Grafton County, Hanover, Enumeration District 5-24, Sheet No. 62A, family of John Gazley (45, New York, professor, college); wife Lois Gazley (44, Vermont); son Richard Gazley (7, New York); son Lawrence (2, New York); mother-in-law Lucinda Cassidy (77, Vermont, widow).
  42. Letter, from John Gerow Gazley to Lee Gazlay, 28 January 1987, as a follow-up to a lengthy phone conversation. In the letter, John provides substantial biographical details and vital statistics of his branch of the family originating with Orlando Gazley.
  43. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Gazlay, Richard H., and Obrien, Mary A, divorced September 1971 in Orange County, California.
  44. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Richard H. Gazley, born: 14 February 1963 in Orange County, California; mother: Obrien.
  45. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazley, Larry J., no. 002-30-2335; born 7 April 1938; died 7 November 2002.
  46. Find a Grave (website). Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Colonie, Albany County, New York; Sayles, Joann Wood; born Mar. 10, 1929; died Nov. 19, 1979 [from record]. The record also provides the names of her parents.
  47. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Saratoga County, Ballston Township, E.D. 46-4, Sheet No. 5B, Orla L. Wood, 29, New York, electrical engineer, General Electric; wife Natelein [sic, Madeleine] Wood, 29, New York; daughter Joann Wood, 1, New York; [?]-in-law Frances P. Jerow [sic, Gerow], 80, New York, widow; [?]-in-law Elizabeth G. Jerow [sic], 57, New York, widow. [The latter two are Madeleine’s grandmother and mother respectively.]
  48. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Schenectady County, Niskayuna, E.D. 47-18, Sheet No. 27A, Orla L. Wood, 39, New York, elec. engineer, elec. mfg. ind.; wife Madeleine Wood, 39, New York; daughter Joann Wood, 11, New York; daughter Joyce Wood, 8, New York; mother-in-law Elizabeth R. Gazley, 67, New York, widow.
  49. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Joann W. Sayles, died: 19 November 1979 in Hartford, Connecticut, age 50 years, divorced; spouse’s name: David.
  50. Find a Grave (website). Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Colonie, Albany County, New York; Joyce Wood Van Patten, born: 13 March 1932 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York; 11 March 1964 in Schenectady County, New York [from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and sibling].
  51. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Donald Kenneth Ray, born 30 July 1933 in Los Angeles County, California. Mother: Gayley [sic].
  52. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Ray, Don K., no. 545-40-3471; born 30 July 1933; died 6 March 2006.
  53. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, Santa Monica City, Enumeration District 19-777, Sheet No. 6B, family of Mary Gazley (48, Pennsylvania, widow); daughter Phoebe Ray (24, West Virginia, married, salesgirl, bakery); grandson Donald Ray (6, California).
  54. California, County Marriages, 1850-1952; County of Los Angeles, Marriage License and Certificate, Book 3693, Page 236, Local Registrar Number 24583, Donald Kenneth Ray, age 20, born in California; divorced, one previous marriage; father: Edward Kenneth Ray, born in Vermont; mother: Phoebe Elizabeth Gazley, born in West Virginia; and Diana Dennison Dade, age 20, born in California; never married; father: Harry Dennison Dade, born in England; mother: Karin Astrid Malvina Blom, born in Finland; married on 4 October1953 in Santa Monica, California.
  55. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 84-996, Sheet No. 1B, family of Frank Cottle (36, Canada); wife Lillian Cottle (35, England); daughter Thalia Cottle (4, Michigan); daughter Cynthia Cottle (1, Michigan).
  56. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Ray, Donald K., age 43; Cynthia A. Cottle, age 38; married 25 June 1977 in Los Angeles County, California.
Sixth and Seventh Generations
30. Jil Gazley6 (Elmer ‘Al’,5 Wilbur,4 Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 9 October 1946;1 died 13 November 2011.2 Jil married Craig W. Starkey (born ca. 1941, parents not determined1).

32. Jet Gazley6 (Elmer ‘Al’,5 Wilbur,4 Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 17 August 1954.1 Jet married Mark S. Moskowitz (born 2 December 1949, parents not determined1).

34. Suzanne Storozuk6 (Eleanor,5 Wilbur,4 Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1). Suzanne married _____ Berry (born ____, parents not determined).

35. Sharon M. Lessard6 (Joanne,5 Eva,4 Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1). Sharon married Wayne Shekla (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Sharon M. Lessard and Wayne Shekla:

 48i. Victoria Shekla.
 49ii. Patricia Shekla.

36. Steven L. Lessard6 (Joanne,5 Eva,4 Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1). Steven married Lori _____ (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Steven L. Lessard and Lori _____:

 50i. Tyler Lessard.

40. Scott Marshall Firmender6 (Joan,5 George,4 Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 9 July 1965.1 Scott married Holly Whitlock (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Scott Marshall Firmender and Holly Whitlock:

 51i. Marshall Firmender.
 52ii. Michael Firmender.

41. Carrie Elizabeth Firmender6 (Joan,5 George,4 Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 16 April 1967.1 Carrie married Randy Lester (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Carrie Elizabeth Firmender and Randy Lester:

 53i. Ethan Lester.
 54ii. Hope Lester.

43. Carson Evan Gazley6 (Glenn,5 George,4 Elnathan,3 Phoebe,2 William1), born 11 December 1983 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont.1, 3 Carson married Dannia Gloria Cordova (born ca. 1979, parents not determined1).

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Obituary, The Arizona Republic, 13 November 2011, Jil Gazley Starkey, died: 3 November 2011. The article provides biographical details and the names of her husband, mother, sister, and brother.
  3. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Carson Evan Gawain Gentili Gazley, born 11 December 1983 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont; father: Glenn Marshal Gazley, age 35, born in Bridgeport, Connecticut; mother: Lucia Gentili, age 35, born in Italy. [Information is from the Copy of Certificate of Live Birth; names in the index are incorrect (e.g., Garley).]