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Family HistoryFamily History - Jean Semple


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 Jean Semple and 102 of her descendants down to the eighth generation.


First Generation
1. Jean Semple,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Jean married, 8 October 1836 in Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland, William Brown1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Jean Semple and William Brown:

+2i. Margaret Brown, born 29 December 1837 in Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland; died 19 January 1903 in Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland. Married William McGregor.

  1. Parochial Registers, County of Fife, Dunfermline, m. 1820-1848, Vol. 424-16, marriage of William Brown and Margaret Semple, 8 October 1836 in Dunfermline.
Second Generation
2. Margaret Brown2 (Jean1), born 29 December 1837 in Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland;1 died 19 January 1903 in Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland. Margaret married, 5 December 1862 in Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland, William McGregor3 (born 28 December 1835 in Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland, the son of David McGregor and Janet Sinclair; twin;2 William died 13 January 1933 in Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland).

William’s obituary provides an interesting summary of his life:4


Dunfermline’s Oldest Inhabitant

Death of Mr. W. McGregor


With the passing of Mr. William McGregor, whose death took place yesterday at his home at 26 Castleblair Park, Dunfermline has lost its oldest inhabitant. Mr. McGregor had reached the ripe old age of 97 and retained all of his faculties till the end. A native of Dunfermline, Mr. McGregor was associated during the whole of his working life with the linen industry, and was one of the remaining few who had witnessed the change from the hand-loom to the power-loom. Originally a hand-loom weaver himself, he was later in the employment of Erskine Beveridge &. Company, Limited. He was engaged in Dundee for a time and then went to Ireland where he spent seventeen years. Returning to Dunfermline he entered the employment of R.E. Walker Reid & Company, Ltd., as a yarn dresser at their Albany Works, where he remained until his retirement in 1910.

Covering such a long span of years, Mr. McGregor’s reminiscences of Dunfermline were naturally of a most interesting character, and on more than one occasion here have appeared in the columns of the Press his recollections of outstanding events in the history of the town. A keen student of Politics he at one time enjoyed the reputation of being the only workingman Tory in Dunfermline. Until advancing years prevented his pursuit of the pastime, angling was his principal hobby. Another hobby which claimed his attention was that of crayon sketching.

Mr. McGregor is survived by three sons, two of whom reside in America, the other being Mr. W.B. McGregor, designer, Dunfermline. A sister of the deceased gentleman, Mrs. Fraser, who resides in Dewar Street, is 91 years of age.


Another much longer Press article the following week indicates that, as a boy, William played with Andrew Carnegie, the world famous philanthropist who was also a Dunfermline native. Their respective parents were apparently very well acquainted. William and Margaret’s eldest son David was born in Dunfermline before they moved to Lisburn, County Down, Ireland. Their other children were born in Ireland.

Surviving artifacts associated with William include several photographs of him (1924-1930), a pencil sketch of a linen design (traditionally attributed to him although possibly the work of his son William B.), and a statement of his son David’s birth William signed many years after the fact (since it is also “witnessed” by his son William B.). William completed the purchase of plots V177 and V178 in the Dunfermline Cemetery on 22 July 1898, six days after his father was interred. William and Margaret are both buried there.


Children of Margaret Brown and William McGregor:

+3i. David McGregor, born 7 September 1864 in Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland; died 12 February 1944 in West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. Married Nellie Birrell Patterson.
 4ii. William Brown McGregor, born 26 March 1868 in Donacloney, County Down, Northern Ireland;5, 6 died 4 August 1945 in Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland.7 William was a damask linen designer by profession, but was an active amateur (and possibly professional) artist and photographer. His obituary in The Dunfermline Press provides an interesting synopsis of his life:7 The passing away last Saturday of Mr. William B. McGregor, damask designer, Foundry Street, Dunfermline, has removed a personality well known to many of the older members of the community. He served his apprenticeship with Erskine Beveridge & Co., Ltd., St. Leonard’s Works, and after a few years’ sojourn in the United States, returned to their employment. After some years he took up business on his own account in the town as a damask designer. Perhaps his best known piece of workmanship was the design of the “Robbie Burns” table cloth, manufactured by Erskine Beveridge & Co. Mr. McGregor was a keen member of the Dunfermline Art Club, and the annual exhibition was not complete without some of his exhibits. After his retirement from business a number of years ago, he took a great interest in photography and was a prominent member of the Dunfermline Photographic Association and regular exhibitor at their exhibitions. He was keenly interested in fishing and returned regularly from Loch Leven with well filled baskets. Durn the last few years, Mr. W. B. McGregor, who was 77 years of age, was a regular attendee at the Old Boys’ Club in Pittencrief Glen, and his favourite pastime was feeding the birds and squirrels. He was unmarried and is survived by his brother James, who is resident in the United States. William is mentioned in over half of the “Dunfermline Press” articles about the Annual and Triennial Dunfermline Art Club exhibitions from 1911 through 1945. Many of his pictures are named or described, several including valuations since they were either sold or given as prizes in Art Union drawings. William was skilled in various artistic media, including oil, watercolor, ink, chalk, and possibly crayon. Surviving artifacts include a letter to his brother David dated 7 January 1938, and several examples of his artwork. A water color painting of a pastoral scene with grazing sheep, signed ‘W.B. McGregor 1914,’ is in the possession of David Mailler. Several other of William’s works are in the possession of Lee Gazlay, including a watercolor coastal scene (likely of Largo Bay, Fifeshire, Scotland, a popular venue of William and other Dunfermline Art Club members), signed ‘W.B. McGregor 1914’ (which for years was displayed on the porch wall of William McGregor in his Toms River home); a splendid oil painting of a boy scout; an ink sketch of a lake scene (the latter two undated); and several photographs taken (and presumably developed and printed) by William. A search of shops and records in Dunfermline, including contact with the Dunfermline Art Club, unfortunately did not reveal more examples of his work. William begins his holographic Last Will and Testament (drafted 29 May 1937 and executed 11 October 1945), “I, William B. McGregor, hereby bequeath to Mr. & Mrs. John Fraser, Fitzroy, Crossford all my pictures as are at present on the walls of this house…” suggesting the importance he placed on his artistic creations. He left the rest of his estate to Miss Ann Inches, who is shown as living at his address in Dunfermline, and who acted as executrix. William was interred 7 August 1945 in lair V178, Dunfermline Cemetery.
 5iii. Jane Semple ‘Jeanie’ McGregor, born 1 June 1871 in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland;8, 9, 10 died 26 April 1929 in Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland.11 Little is known of Jeanie, except that she apparently resided with her father throughout her adult life, occupying her time as his housekeeper, and leaving a modest estate of £110 in various insurance proceeds and investments. Jeanie is buried in Dunfermline Cemetery, Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland.11
 6iv. Janet Sinclair McGregor, born 1 March 1875 in Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland;12 died 18 October 1875 in Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.13 Family tradition holds that Janet died young.
+7v. James Brown MacGregor, born 5 March 1877 in Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland; died 1948. Married Julia C. Morton.

  1. Fifeshire Parish Records, Vol. 424-15, Margaret Brown, born: 29 December 1837 in Dunfermline; father: William Brown; mother: Margaret Sinclair [sic, her mother’s maiden name is believed to be Semple].
  2. Parochial Registers, County of Fife, Dunfermline, Scotland, B. 1834-1854, Vol. 424-14, Page 79; microfilm 1040105, available at Family History Library, Annandale, Virginia; birth of Margaret and William McGregor (twins) on 28 December 1835; the record names their parents, David McGregor and his wife Janet Sinclair.
  3. Parochial Registers, County of Fife, Dunfermline, m. 1820-1848, Vol. 424-16, marriage of William McGregor and Margaret Brown, 5 December 1862 in Dunfermline.
  4. Obituary, The Dunfermline Press, Dunfermline, Scotland, 14 January 1933, William McGregor, age 97. The article provides vital and detailed biographical information.
  5. Ireland Births and Baptisms, 1620-1881, William Brown McGregor, born: 26 March 1868 in Waringstown, County Down, Ireland; father: William McGregor; mother: Margaret Brown.
  6. Irish Genealogy.ie, Church Records, Superintendent Registrar’s District: Lurgan, Registar’s District: Waringstown, No. 240, William Brown McGregor, born: 26 March 1868 in Donacloney; father: William McGregor, living in Donacloney, yarn dresser; mother: Margaret McGregor, formerly Brown.
  7. Obituary, The Dunfermline Press, Dunfermline, Scotland, 11 August 1945, William B McGregor, died 4 August 1945 in Dunfermline.
  8. Ireland Births and Baptisms, 1620-1881, Jane Semple M’Gregor, born: 1 June 1871 in Belfast No. 3, Down, Ireland; father: William M’Gregor; mother: Margaret Brown.
  9. Daily Manna for Christian Pilgrims, datebook owned by Nellie (Patterson) McGregor (see Sources); Entry for 1 June: Jeannie McGregor.
  10. Irish Genealogy.ie, Church Records, Superintendent Registrar’s District: Belfast, Registrar’s District: Belfast No. 3, 1871, Births Registered in the District of Belfast No. 3, in the Union of Belfast, in the County of Antrim, No. 66, Jane Semple M’Gregor, born: 1 March 1871 in Belfast; father: William M’Gregor, linen dresser; mother: Margaret M’Gregor, formerly Brown.
  11. Cemetery Record, Dunfermline Cemetery, Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland, Jeanie McGregor, died: 26 April 1929 in Castleblair Park, Dunfermline, age 58; never married; interred 29 April 1929 in Dunfermline Cemetery, lair V177.
  12. Irish Genealogy.ie, Church Records, Superintendent Registrar’s District: Lisburn, Registrar’s District: Lisburn, 1875, Births Registered in the District of Lisburn, in the Union of Lisburn, in the Counties of Antrim and Down, No. 304, Janet Semple McGregor, born: 1 March 1875 in Muncy Row, Lisburn; father: William McGregor, yarn dresser; mother: Margaret McGregor, formerly Brown.
  13. Irish Genealogy.ie, Church Records, Superintendent Registrar’s District: Lisburn, Registrar’s District: Lisburn, Deaths Registered in the District of Lisburn, in the Union of Lisburn, in the Counties of Antrim and Down, No. 340, Janet Semple McGregor, died: 18 October 1875 in Sloan Street, Lisburn, age 7 months, dresser’s child, cause of death: scarlatina; informant: William McGregor, present at death [two images of the record, the second being a correction of her sex from M to F].
Third Generation
3. David McGregor3 (Margaret,2 Jean1), born 7 September 1864 in Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland;1, 2 died 12 February 1944 in West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. David married, 25 April 1890 in Scotch Presbyterian Church, New York, New York, Nellie Birrell Patterson8, 9, 10 (born 16 March 1868 in Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland, the daughter of George Patterson and Euphemia Philp;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Nellie died 8 September 1950 in West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey7). David and Nellie are buried in Fairmount Cemetery Mausoleum, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.

See separate biography: David McGregor


Children of David McGregor and Nellie Birrell Patterson:

 8i. Euphemia ‘Effie’ McGregor, born 8 January 1891 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey;9, 11, 12 died 21 January 1898.11 Effie is said to have died from a childhood disease, possibly diphtheria.
+9ii. Margaret Brown ‘Reta’ McGregor, born 16 February 1893 in Roseville, Newark, New Jersey; died ca. May 1975 in Toms River, New Jersey. Married John Preston Mailler.
+10iii. Ida Jane McGregor, born 23 August 1895 in New Jersey; died November 1983 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. Married Wilson Roby.
+11iv. William Passmore McGregor, born 18 July 1897 in New Jersey; died 20 December 1976. Married (1) Josephine Caroline Voelker Married (2) Alice E. Hodgeboom Married (3) Leonette Sophia Scales.
+12v. Grace McGregor, born 8 April 1902 in New Jersey; died 10 March 1972. Married (1) Edward DeLancey Honour Married (2) William Smith ‘Bill’ Kiloh.

7. James Brown MacGregor3 (Margaret,2 Jean1), born 5 March 1877 in Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland;13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 died 1948.14, 15 James married, 1905 in New Jersey, Julia C. Morton17, 27 (born 10 November 1867 in Dennisville, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey, the daughter of John B. Morton and Eliza Foster Nickerson;14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24 Julia died June 1947 in Ocean City, Cape May County, New Jersey14, 23, 25, 26). James and Julia are buried in First Baptist Cemetery, Cape May Court House, Cape May County, New Jersey.14, 15, 14, 23, 25

As an adult, James used the spelling ‘MacGregor,’ possibly to reflect his Irish birth. His descendants use that spelling. James immigrated to the United States circa 1897 as indicated in several census records, although his name has not been found among passenger lists. In the 1900 census he is listed as a machinist living with his brother David’s parents-in-law, George and Euphemia PATTERSON. James, Julia, and their only child David were living in the town of Colonie (near Albany), New York, at the time of the 1920 census, which shows James again employed as a machinist, and Julia working as a school teacher, her life-long profession. In April 1946, James and Julia were residing in Ocean City, New Jersey, and they were visited by Robert and Doris (McGregor) Gazlay after their wedding, although James was not home during the visit.


Child of James Brown MacGregor and Julia C. Morton:

+13i. David Morton MacGregor, born 8 January 1907 in Tannersville, New York; died 21 November 1970 in Morristown, New Jersey. Married Augusta Margaret ‘Gussie’ Phillips.

  1. New Jersey State Census, 1915, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy, ED 1, Page A-11, David MacGregor, 50, Sept. 1864, Scotland, engineer; Nellie MacGregor, 46, Mar. 1868, Scotland, housewife; Ida MacGregor, 20, Aug. 1895, New Jersey, milliner; William MacGregor, 17, July 1897, scholar, high school; Grace MacGregor, 13, Apr. 1902, New Jersey, scholar, grammar school; George Patterson, 74, Aug. 1840, Scotland, retired.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Orange, Enumeration District 299, Sheet No. 7B, family of David McGregor (54, New Jersey [sic, Scotland], finisher, hat works); wife Nellie McGregor (51, New Jersey [sic, Scotland]); daughter Jennie McGregor (24, New Jersey, clerical, office); son William McGregor (22, New Jersey, clerical, office). They are living next door to their daughter Margaret and her husband and family.
  3. Daily Manna for Christian Pilgrims, datebook owned by Nellie (Patterson) McGregor (see Sources); Entry for 16 March: Nellie Patterson
  4. Scotland Census, 1871, Fife, Dunfermline, family of George Paterson, 30, Fife; Euphemia Patterson, 29, Fife; Nellie B. Patterson, 3; Grace M. Patterson, 0.
  5. Scotland Census, 1881, Fife, Dunfermline, family of George and Euphemia P. Paterson.
  6. International Genealogical Index (IGI), Scotland, Fife, Dunfermline, birth of Nellie Birrell Paterson 16 March 1868. Father: George Paterson. Mother: Euphemia Philp.
  7. Obituary, Newark Evening News, Newark, New Jersey, Nellie McGregor, 8 September 1950.
  8. Marriage Certificate, New York, New York, David McGregor and Nellie B. Patterson, 25 April 1890. Original in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  9. New Jersey State Census, 1895, Essex County, Newark, 6th District, 13th Ward, Page No. 50: McGregor family including David, Nellie, Euphemia, and Margaret; Paterson family including George, Euphemia, and John.
  10. Wedding Announcement, The Dunfermline Press, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, David McGregor and Nellie B. Patterson, 10 May 1890.
  11. Daily Manna for Christian Pilgrims, datebook owned by Nellie (Patterson) McGregor (see Sources); Entry for 8 January: Effie McGregor died Jan 21, 1898
  12. International Genealogical Index (IGI), New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, birth of Euphemia P. McGregor 8 Jan 1891. Father: David McGregor. Mother: Nellie Birrell.
  13. Ireland Births and Baptisms, 1620-1881, James Brown Mcgreggor, born: 5 March 1877 in Ireland; father: William Mcgreggor; father’s birthplace: Sloan St., Lisburn [sic, William was known to have been born in Dunfermline, Scotland; the reference to Sloan St., Lisburn, is believed to be where the McGregor family lived]; mother: Margaret Mcgreggor Brown.
  14. Cemetery Inscriptions, First Baptist Church, Cape May Court House, Cape May County, New Jersey, website: firstbaptistcourthouse.org; MacGregor / James B. / 1877 1948 / Julia C. Morton / His Wife / 1867 1947.
  15. Find a Grave (website). First Baptist Cemetery, Cape May Court House, Cape May County, New Jersey, James B. MacGregor, born: 1877 in Scotland; died: 1948 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Enumeration District 129, Sheet 15B, George Paterson, 57, Scotland, Aug. 1842, carpenter; wife of 33 years Eufimia Paterson, 56, Scotland, Sept. 1843, 4 children, 2 living; son John Paterson, 25, Scotland, July 1874, bookkeeper [all three of the above immigrated: 1890]; border James McGregor, 23, Scotland, Mar. 1877, machinist, immigrated: 1897.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Greene County, Hunter Township, Enumeration District 107, Sheet No. 16A, family of James McGregor (36, Scotland [sic, actually born in Ireland], electrician); wife of 6 years Julia McGregor (38, New Jersey, 1 child, 1 living); son David McGregor (3, New York).
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Albany County, Colonie, Enumeration District 151, Sheet No. 11A, family of James B. MacGregor (43, Ireland, immigrated in 1897, machinist, Campbell work); wife Julia MacGregor (52, New Jersey, school teacher, district school); son David M. MacGregor (13, New York).
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Albany County, Colonie, Enumeration District 1-124, Sheet No 14B, family of James MacGregor (42, Northern Ireland, immigrated 1897, electrician, railroad); wife Julia C. MacGregor (53, New Jersey, teacher, public school); son Davie M. MacGregor (23, New York, electrical engineer, electric power co.). [James and Julia’s ages are low here by 10 years.]
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 41-1204, Page 3B, family of David MacGregor (33, New York, electrical engineer, consulting, lived in Schenectady, NY, on 1 April 1935); wife Augusta MacGregor (31, New York, lived in Schenectady, NY, on 1 April 1935); father James MacGregor (63, Scotland [sic, actually born in Ireland], lived in West Albany, NY, on 1 April 1935); mother Julia MacGregor (72, New Jersey, lived in West Albany, NY, on 1 April 1935).
  21. Irish Genealogy.ie, Church Records, Superintendent Registrar’s District: Lisburn, Registrar’s District: Lisburn, Births Registered in the District of Lisburn, in the Union of Lisburn, in the Counties of Antrim and Down, No. 181, James Brown McGreggor, born: 5 March 1877 in Sloan St., Lisburn, father: William McGreggor, dresser; mother: Margaret McGreggor, formerly Brown.
  22. New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index, 1660-1931, Julia Morton, born: 10 November 1867 in Dennisville, New Jersey; father: John Morton; mother: Eliza Morton.
  23. Find a Grave (website). First Baptist Cemetery, Cape May Court House, Cape May County, New Jersey, Julia C. Morton MacGregor, born: 1867 in New Jersey; died: 1947 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New Jersey, Cape May County, Dennis Township, E.D. 112, Sheet No. 9B, John Morton, 69 [70 is crossed out], New Jersey, Sep. 1830, day laborer; wife of 44 years Eliza Morton, 67 [68 is crossed out], New Jersey, June 1832, 6 children, 4 living; daughter Julia C. Morton, 31 [32 is crossed out], New Jersey, Nov. 1869, at school.
  25. Obituary, The Knickerbocker News, Albany, New York, 5 June 1947, Julia C. MacGregor, wife of James B. MacGregor, age 78, died in Ocean City, New Jersey. The article provides brief biographical information and the place of interment.
  26. Obituary, Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey (available at newspapers.com), 5 June 1947, Julia C. Mgregor [sic, MacGregor], died yesterday [i.e., 4 June 1947 in her home [Ocean City, New Jersey], age 78, a retired public school teacher. Native of South Dennis [New Jersey]. Husband: James B. [MacGregor], son David of Long Island.
  27. New Jersey Marriage Index, by Reclaim the Records (available at: archives.org), James McGregor and Julia Morton, married in 1905, state file no. 19-295.
Fourth Generation
9. Margaret Brown ‘Reta’ McGregor4 (David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 16 February 1893 in Roseville, Newark, New Jersey;1, 2, 3 died ca. May 1975 in Toms River, New Jersey.1 Reta married, ca. 1915, John Preston Mailler (born 25 September 1890 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, the son of William Henry Mailler and Sophia Jane Preston;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 John died ca. September 1960).

Preston worked for New Jersey Central Power and Light as an engineer.


Children of Margaret Brown ‘Reta’ McGregor and John Preston Mailler:

+14i. Helen Jane Mailler, born 9 March 1916 in New Jersey; died 6 May 1996 in Gainesville, Georgia. Partnered with (1) (unidentified) Married (2) Robert Harris MacPherson Married (3) Theodore Dwight ‘Ted’ Hoffman.
+15ii. John Preston ‘Jack’ Mailler, Jr., born 5 June 1918 in Madison, Morris County, New Jersey; died 27 June 1994 in Escondido, California. Married Mary DeGroff.
+16iii. William David Mailler, born 30 July 1920 in New Jersey; died 29 June 1981 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Married (1) June Kathryn Dobbs Married (2) Marie T. Paroline.

10. Ida Jane McGregor4 (David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 23 August 1895 in New Jersey;8, 9, 10 died November 1983 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.8 Ida married, 28 January 1920 in New Jersey, Wilson Roby15 (born 14 December 1887 in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama, the son of James Wilson Roby and Anna Kathleen ‘Katie’ McNamee;2, 11, 12 Wilson died 2 December 1961 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama13, 14).

Children of Ida Jane McGregor and Wilson Roby:

+17i. Wilson Roby, Jr., born 4 January 1926 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; died 24 September 1984 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Married Billie Jean Lester.
+18ii. David McGregor Roby, born 17 October 1927; died 16 April 2005 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. Married (1) Mary Jane Crossland Married (2) Virginia ‘Ginny’ Worden.

11. William Passmore McGregor4 (David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 18 July 1897 in New Jersey;9, 10, 16 died 20 December 1976. William married, first, 20 November 1921 in New Jersey, Josephine Caroline Voelker23 (born 24 July 1904 in Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey, the daughter of Joseph George Voelker and Margaret Percy;17, 18, 19, 20, 21 Josephine died 18 August 1923 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey; she died of typhoid fever22). William married, second, ca. 1924, Alice E. Hodgeboom30 (born 6 July 1906 in Harrison, Hudson County, New Jersey, the daughter of Harry C. Hodgeboom and Wilhelmina ‘Minnie’ Steinheart;24, 25, 26, 27, 28 Alice died 16 January 1974 in Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey26, 29). Their marriage ended in divorce in ca. 1930. William married, third, 6 May 1934 in Elkton, Maryland, Leonette Sophia Scales (born 23 May 1897 in Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, the daughter of Joseph H. Scales and Leonette Nichols;16, 31, 32, 33, 34 Leonette died 23 May 1992 in Dover Township, Ocean County, New Jersey; she died on her 94th birthday32). Alice is buried in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey.29

Bill’s middle name was in honor of a Mr. Passmore who worked with, and was well liked by, his father David McGregor. Bill enrolled in the U.S. Navy on 19 May 1917 at New York, N.Y. His enrollment records indicate ‘height 5 feet 8 1/2 inches, weight 137 pounds, eyes brown, hair brown, complexion ruddy,’ and lists several personal characteristics and marks. He was discharged as a Seaman (provisional) when his four year enrollment expired, having served honorably with active duty from 20 September 1917 to 14 December 1918, i.e., during World War I. The nature of his active service is not known, although his enrollment card indicates a ‘sea’ qualification. He was awarded the Victory Button and Victory Medal without clasp. Bill lived much of his life in Highland Park, West Orange and Bloomfield, New Jersey, although after his first wife died he was out of touch with his family for over ten years (leaving his first daughter to be raised by his parents). Bill was an automobile salesman during his working life. When Bill finally retired in 1962, he and his third wife Leonette (nee Scales) were among the first two couples to move into Cedar Glen Homes, the first senior citizen development in Ocean County, New Jersey. He served as vice chairman of the Manchester Township, New Jersey, Planning Board for many years. He was also a member of the Manchester Township Republican Club and a member of Corinthian Union Lodge No. 11, Free and Accepted Masons, following in his father’s Masonic footsteps.

Josephine was said to be happy-go-lucky, and well-liked by her siblings. She attended but never graduated from Bloomfield High School, New Jersey.

Alice was a secretary to the vice president of the Mohawk Savings and Loan Co. in Newark, New Jersey, for eight years until her retirement in 1973. Previously she was a secretary for the Kearny Federal Savings & Loan Co. She lived in Kearny for 45 years, the last several at the home of her daughter Ruth.24

Leonette claimed she weighed only 2 1/2 pounds at birth although this is doubtful given the state of medical procedures at that time. She worked for Westinghouse Corporation for most of her adult life until her retirement in 1962. Leonette was an astute investor in blue chip stocks, and Bill and Leonette were able to maintain a comfortable lifestyle in retirement primarily due to her investments. They enjoyed traveling, especially to New England.


Child of William Passmore McGregor and Josephine Caroline Voelker:

+19i. Doris Margaret McGregor, born 21 May 1922 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey; died 15 May 2012 in Manahawkin, Ocean County, New Jersey. Married Robert Bush Gazlay.

Child of William Passmore McGregor and Alice E. Hodgeboom:

+20i. Ruth Birrill McGregor, born ca. November 1926; died 4 May 2021. Married Verlon Edward Hamilton.

12. Grace McGregor4 (David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 8 April 1902 in New Jersey;9, 35, 36 died 10 March 1972. Grace married, first, 4 June 1918, Edward DeLancey Honour38 (born 20 August 1895 in Greenville, South Carolina, the son of John Henry Honour III and Marcia K. Whitaker;37, 38 Edward died 18 January 1983 in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey37, 38). Their marriage ended in divorce in before 1921.38 Grace married, second, 24 May 1929, William Smith ‘Bill’ Kiloh35, 42 (born 8 June 1897 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, the son of George Kiloh and Helen Christie;35, 36, 39, 40, 41 Bill died 24 August 1974 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey40). Grace is buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Orange, Essex County, New Jersey.43 Edward is buried in Cloverleaf Cemetery, Woodbridge, Union County, New Jersey.38 Bill is buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Orange, Essex County, New Jersey.43

Edward worked in several jobs before serving for six months in the US Army during WWI. Afterward, he worked and lived in various states until he settled in New Jersey, finding employment as a state corrections officer, retiring in 1961. He was a Mason and a member of various organizations. He compiled two editions of The Honour Family History in 1970 and 1980.38


13. David Morton MacGregor4 (James,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 8 January 1907 in Tannersville, New York;44, 45, 46, 47, 48 died 21 November 1970 in Morristown, New Jersey.44 David married, 27 August 1932 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York, Augusta Margaret ‘Gussie’ Phillips52 (born 24 July 1908 in New York, the daughter of William H. Phillips and Edith M. _____;48, 49, 50, 51 Gussie died 7 January 2000 in Boonton, Morris County, New Jersey49).

David and his parents lived in the Albany, New York, area during David’s childhood. He was an electrical engineer by profession, receiving his education at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Albany, New York. David worked for many years for Basco Corp., specializing in communications.53

Gussie was a high school teacher in Clinton, New York, for several of her early married years. David and Gussie moved to Floral Park, New York, in the 1940s, and in 1955 they moved to Morristown, New Jersey, where Gussie resided until her death.53


Child of David Morton MacGregor and Augusta Margaret ‘Gussie’ Phillips:

+21i. Linda MacGregor, born 16 September 1943 in Clinton, Dutchess County, New York. Married Everett Whitten ‘Ted’ Lowe.

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Margaret Mailler, no. 151-36-9021
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Orange, Enumeration District 299, Sheet No. 7B, family of John Mailler (28, New Jersey, machinist, Edison); wife Margaret Mailler (26, New Jersey); daughter Helen Mailler (3, New Jersey); son Jack Mailer (1, New Jersey); border Wilson Roby (30, New Jersey, clerk, grocery store). They are living next door to Margaret’s parents.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Morris County, Borough of Madison, Enumeration District 14-30, Sheet No. 5B, family of John P. Mailler (39, New York, engineer, public utility, first married age 23); wife Margaret B. Mailler (34, New Jersey, first married age 19); daughter Helen J. Mailler (14, New Jersey); son John P. Mailler Jr. (11, New Jersey); son William D. Mailler (9, New Jersey).
  4. Draft Registration Card, World War I, John Preston Mailler, Serial No. 20, born 25 September 1890 in Cornwall, N.Y. Living in Brooklyn, NY, with wife and child.
  5. Draft Registration Card, World War II, John Preston Mailler, Serial No. U364; born 25 September 1890 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, Orange County, N.Y.; lives in Madison, Morris [County], New Jersey; employed by Northeastern Water and Electric Service Co., New York, N.Y.; Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. J. P. Mailler.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Orange County, Enumeration District 4, Sheet 11
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Orange County, Cornwall Town, Enumeration District 8, Sheet No. 1A, family of W. Henry Mailler (49, New York, butcher, own shop); wife of 22 years Sophia Mailler (45, New York, 3 children, 3 living); son J. Preston Mailler (19, New York); son Harold W. Mailler (17, New York); son Lee B. Mailler (12, New York).
  8. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Ida Roby, no. 418-86-7722
  9. New Jersey State Census, 1915, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy, ED 1, Page A-11, David MacGregor, 50, Sept. 1864, Scotland, engineer; Nellie MacGregor, 46, Mar. 1868, Scotland, housewife; Ida MacGregor, 20, Aug. 1895, New Jersey, milliner; William MacGregor, 17, July 1897, scholar, high school; Grace MacGregor, 13, Apr. 1902, New Jersey, scholar, grammar school; George Patterson, 74, Aug. 1840, Scotland, retired.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Orange, Enumeration District 299, Sheet No. 7B, family of David McGregor (54, New Jersey [sic, Scotland], finisher, hat works); wife Nellie McGregor (51, New Jersey [sic, Scotland]); daughter Jennie McGregor (24, New Jersey, clerical, office); son William McGregor (22, New Jersey, clerical, office). They are living next door to their daughter Margaret and her husband and family.
  11. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Wilson Roby, Card No. 25. This source indicates his birth date as 14 December 1888, whereas the 1900 census indicates his birth as December 1887. The census record is considered more accurate as it is the earlier record and the date was probably reported by his mother.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Alabama, Lee County, Opelika City, Enumeration District 34, Sheet No. 16.
  13. Email from Ron Roby to Lee Gazlay 8 March 2007
  14. Alabama Statewide Deaths 1908-1974. Available at Family Search (website) Record Search.
  15. New Jersey Marriage Index, by Reclaim the Records (available at: archives.org), Ida McGregor, married WR [i.e., Wilson Roby], 28 January 1920; location: 20.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield, Enumeration District 7-34, Sheet No. 13B, family of William McGregor (42, New Jersey, salesman, automobile, new cars); wife Leonette McGregor (41, New Jersey, typist, electrical appliance); aunt Estelle Nichols (70, New York, housekeeper, private family); border Kathleen Pierson (45, England, photometer operator, General Electric).
  17. Birth Certificate, New Jersey, Josephine Caroline Voelker. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay
  18. New Jersey State Census, 1905, Essex County, family of Joseph Volker (37); Margurett Volker (31); Faney T. Volker (12); John J. Volker (8); Margurett E. Volker (2); Josephine C. Volker (1).
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield City, Enumeration District 152, Sheet No. 18B, family of Joseph Volker (41, Germany, carpenter, house); wife of 13 years Margaret Volker (35, New Jersey, 5 children, 5 living); daughter Fannie Volker (17, New Jersey); daughter Margaret Volker (7, New Jersey); daughter Josephine Volker (6, New Jersey); son Jack Volker (13, New Jersey); son Percy Volker (2, New Jersey).
  20. New Jersey State Census, 1915, Essex County, Bloomfield Township, E.D. 4, Sheet No. 10A, Margaret Voelker, 41, Penna., Ap. 1874; John Voelker, 18, New Jersey, Ap. 1897; Marguerite Voelker, 12, New Jersey, May 1903; Josephine Voelker, 11, New Jersey, July 1903; Percy Voelker, 7, New Jersey, Aug. 1907.
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Orange, Enumeration District 308, Sheet No. 5A, family of Margaret Brighton (42, New Jersey); daughter Evelyn Brighton (3 6/12, New Jersey); daughter Margaret Voelker (16 11/12, New Jersey, machine worker, magneto plant); daughter Josephine Voelker (15 11/12, New Jersey, machine worker, magneto plant); son Percy Voelker (11, New Jersey).
  22. Death Certificate, New Jersey, Josephine C. McGregor. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay
  23. New Jersey Marriage Index, by Reclaim the Records (available at: archives.org), Josephine Voelker, married WM [William McGregor] on 20 November 1921, location: 18.
  24. Record of visit with Ruth Hamilton by Robert Lee Gazlay and Doris M. (McGregor) Gazlay
  25. New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, Barnett B. Greenfield, 42, born in Kearney, NJ, widowed; father: Wm. G. [Greenfield]; mother: Eliza J. Wilkinson; Alice E. Hogeboom, 25, born in Harrison, NJ, single; father: Harry L. Hogeboom; mother: Minnie Steinhart; married on 16 July 1932 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.
  26. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Alice Greenfield, no. 145-14-6520
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New Jersey, Hudson County, East Newark, Enumeration District 31, Sheet 7B
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Hudson County, Kearny, E.D. 9-176, Sheet No. 8B, Burtis Greenfield, 52, patrolman, minnie. pd; wife Alice Greenfield, 34, New Jersey; daughter Ruth [surname crossed out], 13, New Jersey.
  29. Obituary, Newark Star Ledger, Newark, New Jersey, Alice Greenfield, 17 January 1974, page 36. Microfilm, Library of Congress, Madison Building, Newspaper and Current Periodical Reading Room.
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Hudson County, East Newark, Enumeration District 9-238, Sheet 10A, family of Harry Hodgeboom with daughter Alice McGregor and her daughter Ruth.
  31. New Jersey Births and Christenings, 1660-1980; Leonette L. Scales: born: 23 May 1897 in Hudson County, New Jersey; father: Jos. Scales, age 35; mother: Leonette Nichols, age 31.
  32. Death Certificate, New Jersey, Leonette McGregor, issued by Township of Dover Department of Health, Ocean County, New Jersey. Certified copy in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  33. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New Jersey, Hudson County, Kearny, Enumeration District 51, Sheet No. 1B, family of Joseph Scales (37, New Jersey, May 1863, sign painter); wife of 11 years Leonette Scales (32, New York, June 1867, 3 children, 3 living); son Watson J. Scales (10, New Jersey, June 1889); son Harry E. Scales (4, New Jersey, Dec 1895); daughter Leonette Scales (2, New Jersey, May 1898); s in law Estella Nichols (29, New York, Oct 1870).
  34. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield, Enumeration District 7-334, Sheet No. 2B, family of Joseph Scales (64, New Jersey, widow, painter, house); daughter Leonette Scales (31 New Jersey typist, lamp factory); border Estelle Nicolls [sic, Nichols] (60, New York); border Kathleen Pierson (33, England, typist, (?) factory).
  35. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, West Orange, Enumeration District 7-642, Sheet 11A, family of David and Nellie McGregor with Doris McGregor, William and Grace Kiloh.
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, West Orange, E.D. 7-390, Sheet No. 3B, Robert C. Kiloh, 46, New Jersey, stair builder, own business; wife Jenny H. Kiloh, 44, New Jersey: son Robert H. Kiloh, 12, New Jersey. Living next door: William S. Kiloh, 42, New Jersey, stair builder, own business; wife Grace M. Kiloh, 37, New Jersey, secretary, board [of] health.
  37. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Edward Honour, no. 138-30-2009
  38. The Honour Family History, Walter Whitaker Honour, 1990. Copy available at the Library of Congress, CS71.H773 1990.
  39. Draft Registration Card, World War I, William Smith Kiloh, Serial No. 125B, Registration No. 133; age: 21; born: 8 June 1897 in Newark, New Jersey; father’s birthplace: Aberdeen Scotland; name of employer: Thos. A. Edison Laboratory, Valley Rd., West Orange, NJ; nearest relative: George Kiloh.
  40. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). William Kiloh, no. 157-22-0941
  41. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, West Orange, Enumeration District 345, Sheet 11A, family of George Kiloh, 55, Scotland, immigrated 1888, builder, stairs; wife Helen C. Kiloh, 58, Scotland, immigrated 1889; son Robert C. Kiloh, 26, New Jersey, builder, stairs; William S. Kiloh, 22, New Jersey, clerk, Edison.
  42. New Jersey Marriage Index, by Reclaim the Records (available at: archives.org), Grace McGregor, married WK [i.e., William Kiloh], 24 May 1929; location: 23.
  43. Headstone, Rosedale Cemetery, Orange, New Jersey, Kiloh: George Kiloh 1863-1926, his wife Helen Christie 1860-1923; (son) William S. 1897-1974, (his wife) Grace M. 1902-1972
  44. Death Certificate, New Jersey, David MacGregor, State File Number 53172, Local File Number 603, issued by New Jersey State Bureau of Vital Statistics. Certified copy in possession of Lee Gazlay
  45. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Greene County, Hunter Township, Enumeration District 107, Sheet No. 16A, family of James McGregor (36, Scotland [sic, actually born in Ireland], electrician); wife of 6 years Julia McGregor (38, New Jersey, 1 child, 1 living); son David McGregor (3, New York).
  46. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Albany County, Colonie, Enumeration District 151, Sheet No. 11A, family of James B. MacGregor (43, Ireland, immigrated in 1897, machinist, Campbell work); wife Julia MacGregor (52, New Jersey, school teacher, district school); son David M. MacGregor (13, New York).
  47. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Albany County, Colonie, Enumeration District 1-124, Sheet No 14B, family of James MacGregor (42, Northern Ireland, immigrated 1897, electrician, railroad); wife Julia C. MacGregor (53, New Jersey, teacher, public school); son Davie M. MacGregor (23, New York, electrical engineer, electric power co.). [James and Julia’s ages are low here by 10 years.]
  48. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 41-1204, Page 3B, family of David MacGregor (33, New York, electrical engineer, consulting, lived in Schenectady, NY, on 1 April 1935); wife Augusta MacGregor (31, New York, lived in Schenectady, NY, on 1 April 1935); father James MacGregor (63, Scotland [sic, actually born in Ireland], lived in West Albany, NY, on 1 April 1935); mother Julia MacGregor (72, New Jersey, lived in West Albany, NY, on 1 April 1935).
  49. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Augusta M. MacGregor, no. 154-46-2938
  50. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady City, Enumeration District 180, Sheet No. 6A, family of William H. Phillips (29, England, pattern maker, foundary); wife of 4 years Edith M. Phillips (31, England, 2 children, 2 living); son William H. Phillips, Jr. (4, England); daughter Augusta M. Phillips (1, New York).
  51. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Schenectady County, Niskayuna, Enumeration District 118, Sheet No. 10B, family of William H. Phillips (39, England, pattern maker, General Electric works); wife Edith M. Phillips (39, England); son William H. Phillips, Jr. (14, England); daughter Augusta M. Phillips (11, New York).
  52. Marriage Announcement, The Troy Times, Troy, New York, available at www.fultonhistory.com, Monday, 29 August 1932, Miss Augusta M. Phillips, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Phillips, married to David M. MacGregor, son of Mr. and Mrs James MacGregor, on Saturday [27 August 1932] in Schenectady, New York. The article names other family members and provides details of their alma maters and employment.
  53. Record of conversation between Gussie MacGregor and Lee Gazlay 27 July 1996
Fifth Generation
14. Helen Jane Mailler5 (Margaret ‘Reta’,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 9 March 1916 in New Jersey;1, 2, 3 died 6 May 1996 in Gainesville, Georgia.1 Helen partnered with, first, (unidentified) (born ____, parents not determined). Helen married, second, Robert Harris MacPherson (born 2 October 1912, parents not determined;4, 5, 6, 7 Robert died 5 December 1979 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida4, 6, 7). Their marriage ended in divorce in after 1940. Both Robert and Helen appear in a 1940 McGregor family photograph. Helen married, third, ca. 1947, Theodore Dwight ‘Ted’ Hoffman (born 7 August 1915, the son of Grayden D. Hoffman and Helen W. _____;5, 8, 9 Ted died March 1987 in Gainesville, Georgia8). Robert is buried in Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida.4

As a young woman, Helen lived and worked in New York City apparently in a professional art firm. As an adult, Helen was known by her middle name Jane to many people outside the Mailler family. Helen worked in a J.C. Penney’s department store, first in sales and later as a bookkeeper.

Ted served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands for a time. Helen and Ted lived for many years in White Heron Lake, Marshall’s Creek, Pennsylvania, where Ted worked in his father’s store, Hoffman Lumber Company. In the early 1970s they moved to Gainesville, Georgia, where Ted continued employment in a building supplies company.


Child of Helen Jane Mailler and (unidentified):

+22i. David William Mailler, born 13 May 1935 in New York, New York; died 12 November 2023 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia. Married Margaret Maud ‘Peggy’ Hobart.

Children of Helen Jane Mailler and Theodore Dwight ‘Ted’ Hoffman:

+23i. Judith Ann ‘Judi’ Hoffman, born 20 April 1948; died 29 June 2004 in Gainesville, Georgia. Married (1) Thomas George Transue Partnered with (2) Robert Mitchell O’Shields.
 24ii. Jill Hoffman, born ca. 1950; died ca. 1951.

15. John Preston ‘Jack’ Mailler, Jr.5 (Margaret ‘Reta’,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 5 June 1918 in Madison, Morris County, New Jersey;2, 3, 10, 11 died 27 June 1994 in Escondido, California.10, 12 Jack married, 7 June 1941 in Hanover, New Jersey, Mary DeGroff10, 11 (born 4 January 1918, the daughter of Arthur Dashiell DeGroff and Helene Tonkin11).

Children of John Preston ‘Jack’ Mailler, Jr. and Mary DeGroff:

+25i. Barbara Lee ‘Bobby’ Mailler, born 11 February 1943; died 6 October 2020. Married Nicholas Arnold Knapp.
+26ii. John Preston Mailler III, born 8 August 1944. Married (1) Phyllis M. McCraw Married (2) Donna Jean McMillan.
 27iii. Peter DeGroff Mailler, born 12 March 1947.13

16. William David Mailler5 (Margaret ‘Reta’,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 30 July 1920 in New Jersey;3, 14, 15, 16 died 29 June 1981 in Springfield, Massachusetts.14, 15, 16 William married, first, June Kathryn Dobbs (born 12 September 1919 in New York, New York, the daughter of Clarence Wiley Dobbs and Helen K. Morrison17, 18, 19, 20). Their marriage ended in divorce. William married, second, Marie T. Paroline21 (born 22 April 1937, the daughter of Paul Paroline and Marie Lafrance;21, 22 Marie died 28 April 2009 in Needham, Massachusetts21, 22). William is buried in Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, Hampden County, Massachusetts.14 Marie is buried in Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, Hampden County, Massachusetts.21

William served in the U.S. Army as a TEC5 during World War II.

Marie was one of ten children. She served as a Big Sister for many years.22


Children of William David Mailler and June Kathryn Dobbs:

+28i. William David ‘Billy’ Mailler, Jr., born 15 December 1947. Married Lee Elyse Phylborn (born Nancy Rebecca Hewey).
 29ii. Patricia Ann ‘Patty’ Mailler, born 7 March 1950.13
+30iii. Susan Diane Mailler, born 25 July 1954 in Massachusetts. Married James Carmalt Adams.
+31iv. Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Mailler, born 21 June 1956. Married Kurt A. Feichtinger.

17. Wilson Roby, Jr.5 (Ida,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 4 January 1926 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina;23, 24 died 24 September 1984 in Cumberland County, North Carolina.23, 24 Wilson married, ca. 1948, Billie Jean Lester (born 28 September 1928 in DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, Florida, the daughter of William Cleveland Lester and Mary Jane Cook;25, 26 Billie died 3 September 2000 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada25).

Children of Wilson Roby, Jr. and Billie Jean Lester:

+32i. Cheryl Jean Roby, born 10 May 1949 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. Partnered with (1) (unidentified) Partnered with (2) (unidentified) Married (3) Grover Thomas Fikes III Married (4) Paul Nello Cervelli.
+33ii. Wilson Terrill ‘Terry’ Roby, born 3 February 1951 in Auburn, Lee County, Alabama. Married Tonia Archuletta.
+34iii. Ronald William Roby, born 13 April 1954 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. Married Dana Marie Durham.
+35iv. Kathy Jane Roby, born 26 November 1958. Married Bernis Adrian Simmons.

18. David McGregor Roby5 (Ida,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 17 October 1927;27 died 16 April 2005 in Flowery Branch, Georgia.27 David married, first, 2 August 1953 in Meridian, Mississippi, Mary Jane Crossland (born 12 January 1923 in Miami, Dade County, Florida, parents not determined; Mary died ca. February 1970). David married, second, 10 June 1972 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Virginia ‘Ginny’ Worden (born 12 May 1942 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, the daughter of Dr. Robert Worden and Virginia Hamilton). Their marriage ended in divorce in ca. 1984.

David served 23 years in the U.S. Navy and retired in 1973 as a Chief Warrant Officer (CWO4), aircraft machinery officer. His military service included tours in Japan, Southeast Asia and various ships. He and Ginny and their son lived in Wyoming for several years in the 1970s. David worked part-time for a resort complex and he lived in Gainesville, Georgia, for many years.


Child of David McGregor Roby and Virginia ‘Ginny’ Worden:

+36i. David McGregor Roby, Jr., born 5 June 1973. Married (1) Brandy L. Closs Married (2) Karen Leah Lay (née Hunter) Married (3) Alison Gale George (née Sciullo) .

19. Doris Margaret McGregor5 (William,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 21 May 1922 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey;28 died 15 May 2012 in Manahawkin, Ocean County, New Jersey. Doris married, 6 April 1946 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, Robert Bush Gazlay (born 14 April 1922 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, the son of Leo Cornwall Gazlay and Maude Gertrude Bush;29 Robert died 13 September 2006 in Toms River, New Jersey29). Doris and Robert are buried in Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, Burlington County, New Jersey.

Doris attended Drake secretarial school.


Children of Doris Margaret McGregor and Robert Bush Gazlay:

 37i. Edward S. Gazlay, born 22 May 1947 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey; died 22 May 1947 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey.30
+38ii. 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.
 39iii. Birrell Lee Gazlay, born 2 May 1951 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey;31 died 7 May 1951.
+40iv. 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) .
+41v. 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.

20. Ruth Birrill McGregor5 (William,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born ca. November 1926;32, 33 died 4 May 2021.34 Ruth married, 1945, Verlon Edward Hamilton37 (born 20 August 1923 in Arkansas, the son of Henry Allen Hamilton and Mamie Mable Clair;35, 36 Verlon died 14 September 1990 in Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey35, 36). Ruth and Verlon are buried in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey.34, 35

Children of Ruth Birrill McGregor and Verlon Edward Hamilton:

+42i. Gail L. Hamilton, born 20 May 1946. Married Robert Kenneth Siverson.
+43ii. Robert A. ‘Bob’ Hamilton, born 1 September 1949. Married (1) Rose Mary Gaydos Married (2) Judith ‘Judy’ Martorano.

21. Linda MacGregor5 (David,4 James,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 16 September 1943 in Clinton, Dutchess County, New York.13 Linda married Everett Whitten ‘Ted’ Lowe (born 30 November 1942, parents not determined13).

Children of Linda MacGregor and Everett Whitten ‘Ted’ Lowe:

 44i. Robert MacGregor Lowe, born 15 June 1974.13
 45ii. Michael E. Lowe, born 23 April 1983.13

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Helen M. Hoffman, no. 137-03-6672
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Orange, Enumeration District 299, Sheet No. 7B, family of John Mailler (28, New Jersey, machinist, Edison); wife Margaret Mailler (26, New Jersey); daughter Helen Mailler (3, New Jersey); son Jack Mailer (1, New Jersey); border Wilson Roby (30, New Jersey, clerk, grocery store). They are living next door to Margaret’s parents.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Morris County, Borough of Madison, Enumeration District 14-30, Sheet No. 5B, family of John P. Mailler (39, New York, engineer, public utility, first married age 23); wife Margaret B. Mailler (34, New Jersey, first married age 19); daughter Helen J. Mailler (14, New Jersey); son John P. Mailler Jr. (11, New Jersey); son William D. Mailler (9, New Jersey).
  4. U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006; Robert Harris MacPherson, Col., US Army, World War II, Korea, Vietnam; Born: 2 October 1912; Died: 5 December 1979; Service Start Date: 13 May 1951; Cemetery: Section 33, site 231, Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, 80 Hovey Road Pensacola, FL 32508.
  5. Daily Manna for Christian Pilgrims, datebook owned by Nellie (Patterson) McGregor (see Sources);
  6. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Robert MacPherson, no. 121-09-3161
  7. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Robert MacPherson, SSN: 121093161, born 2 October 1912, died 5 December 1979.
  8. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Theodore Hoffman, no. 189-09-2198
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Pennsylvania Monroe County, Enumeration District 11, Sheet 25B
  10. Obituary, San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego, California, John P. Mailler, Jr., 27 June 1994
  11. Genealogy, Rootsweb (website), The Degroff’s and Related Families.
  12. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). John P. Mailler, no. 144-07-3188
  13. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, Hampden County, Massachusetts, William D. Mailler.
  15. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). William Mailler, no. 140-14-4748
  16. Massachusetts Death Index 1970-2003 (available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org), William D. Mailler, died 29 June 1981 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Birth is shown as 30 July 1920 in New Jersey (the birth day differs from that shown in the Social Security Death Index).
  17. Email from Susan Mailler to Lee Gazlay, December 2013, providing information on her Mailler and Dobbs ancestors.
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 1509, Sheet No. 28B, family of Clarence W. Dobbs (31, New Jersey, reporter, newspaper); wife Helen Dobbs (33, Canada); daughter June Dobbs (4/12, New York).
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Massachusetts, Hampden County, Springfield City, Enumeration District 7-86, Sheet No. 13A, family of Effie M. Vann (47, Canada, trained nurse, private, widow); sister Helen K. Dobbs (45, Canada, nurse graduate, divorced); niece June K. Dobbs (10, New York); nephew Bruce M. Dobbs (7, Canada).
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Massachusetts, Hampden County, Springfield City, Enumeration District 22-16, Sheet No. 85A, June K. Dobbs (20, New York, clerical, life insurance, lived in Boonton, Morris County, New Jersey on 1 April 1935).
  21. Find a Grave (website). Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, Hampden County, Massachusetts, Marie T. Mailler.
  22. Obituary, The Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, www.masslive.com, Marie T. Mailler, 7 June 2009.
  23. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Wilson Roby, no. 421-22-4417
  24. North Carolina Death Collection 1908-2004; Ancestry (website).
  25. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Billie J. Roby, no. 264-32-3907
  26. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Billie Jean Lester, born: 28 September 1928 in De F Springs [DeFuniak Springs], Florida; father: William C. Lester; mother: Mary J. Cook.
  27. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). David M. Roby, no. 421-22-4416
  28. Birth Certificate, New Jersey, Doris Margaret McGregor. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay
  29. Obituary, Asbury Park Press, New Jersey, Robert B. Gazlay, 15 September 2006.
  30. Cemetery Record, No. 36668, Rosedale Cemetery, New Jersey, Edward S. Gazlay (infant), interred on 24 May 1947 in Single Section 8-5-19
  31. Birth Certificate, New Jersey, Birrell Lee Gazlay. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay.
  32. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Hudson County, East Newark, Enumeration District 9-238, Sheet 10A, family of Harry Hodgeboom with daughter Alice McGregor and her daughter Ruth.
  33. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Hudson County, Kearny, E.D. 9-176, Sheet No. 8B, Burtis Greenfield, 52, patrolman, minnie. pd; wife Alice Greenfield, 34, New Jersey; daughter Ruth [surname crossed out], 13, New Jersey.
  34. Obituary, Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home (website: armitagewiggins.com), Ruth B. Hamilton (nee McGregor), died: 4 May 2021. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her husband and two children, and indicates she had 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Burial at Crest Haven Memorial Park, Clifton.
  35. Find a Grave (website). Crest Haven Memorial Park, Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey, Verlon Edward Hamilton, born: 20 August 1923; died: 14 September 1990 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and two siblings).
  36. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Verlon Hamilton, no. 432-22-7691
  37. New Jersey Marriage Index, by Reclaim the Records (available at: archives.org), Verlon E. Hamilton and Ruth McGregor, married in 1945.
Sixth Generation
22. David William Mailler6 (Helen,5 Margaret ‘Reta’,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 13 May 1935 in New York, New York;1 died 12 November 2023 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia.1 David married, November 1962 in Upper Montclair, New Jersey, Margaret Maud ‘Peggy’ Hobart2 (born 16 November 1940 in Upper Montclair, New Jersey, the daughter of Richard Townley Hobart and Margaret Maud Goldschmidt).

Children of David William Mailler and Margaret Maud ‘Peggy’ Hobart:

+46i. David Lee Mailler, born 3 April 1964 in Kenitra, Morocco. Married Lesley Young.
+47ii. Townley Hobart Mailler, born 21 February 1969 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. Married (1) Michael Thomas Hritz Married (2) Wade Edward Knudson.

23. Judith Ann ‘Judi’ Hoffman6 (Helen,5 Margaret ‘Reta’,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 20 April 1948;3 died 29 June 2004 in Gainesville, Georgia.3, 4 Judi married, first, Thomas George Transue (born ____, parents not determined). Judi partnered with, second, Robert Mitchell O’Shields (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Judith Ann ‘Judi’ Hoffman and Thomas George Transue:

+48i. Candi Transue, born ca. 1966. Married Ryan Grissom.
+49ii. Donnette Yvonne Transue, born 1 November 1968. Married (1) _____ Prater Married (2) George E. Bowman.
+50iii. Thomas George Transue, Jr., born ca. 1970. Married Tina _____.
+51iv. Theodore D. Transue, born 11 July 1971. Married Shannon _____.

25. Barbara Lee ‘Bobby’ Mailler6 (John ‘Jack’,5 Margaret ‘Reta’,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 11 February 1943;5 died 6 October 2020. Bobby married Nicholas Arnold Knapp (born 19 February 1937, parents not determined5).

Children of Barbara Lee ‘Bobby’ Mailler and Nicholas Arnold Knapp:

+52i. Michael Degroff ‘Mike’ Knapp, born 19 January 1966. Married Cortney Lyn Choate.
+53ii. Paul Mailler Knapp, born 16 May 1969. Married Wendy Sue Watson.
+54iii. Elizabeth Holly Knapp, born 29 December 1970 in Newport Beach, California. Married Jerry Ray Lisk.

26. John Preston Mailler III6 (John ‘Jack’,5 Margaret ‘Reta’,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 8 August 1944.5 John married, first, 21 April 1972 in Washoe County, Nevada, Phyllis M. McCraw6 (born 15 November 1946, parents not determined5). Their marriage ended in divorce. John married, second, Donna Jean McMillan (born 17 February 1947, parents not determined5).

Children of John Preston Mailler III and Phyllis M. McCraw:

 55i. Sheri Degroff Mailler, born 1 April 1976 in Orange County, California.7
 56ii. John Preston Mailler IV, born 22 August 1977 in Orange County, California.8

28. William David ‘Billy’ Mailler, Jr.6 (William,5 Margaret ‘Reta’,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 15 December 1947.5 Billy married Lee Elyse Phylborn (born Nancy Rebecca Hewey) (born 27 October 1951, parents not determined5).

Children of William David ‘Billy’ Mailler, Jr. and Lee Elyse Phylborn (born Nancy Rebecca Hewey):

 57i. Christen L. Mailler, born 10 November 1982.5
 58ii. Linsi E. Mailler, born 20 October 1984.5

30. Susan Diane Mailler6 (William,5 Margaret ‘Reta’,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 25 July 1954 in Massachusetts.9 Susan married, 29 June 2000 in Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont, James Carmalt Adams9 (born 1 June 1944 in Indiana, the son of James Carmalt Adams and Alice Andre Vonnegut9).

31. Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Mailler6 (William,5 Margaret ‘Reta’,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 21 June 1956.5 Betsy married Kurt A. Feichtinger10 (born 12 December 1951, parents not determined5).

Child of Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Mailler and Kurt A. Feichtinger:

 59i. Heidi Feichtinger, born 12 April 1981.5

32. Cheryl Jean Roby6 (Wilson,5 Ida,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 10 May 1949 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.5 Cheryl partnered with, first, ca. 1966, (unidentified) (born ____, parents not determined). Cheryl partnered with, second, ca. 1969, (unidentified) (born ____, parents not determined). Cheryl married, third, ca. 1975, Grover Thomas Fikes III (born 8 September 1946, the son of Grover Thomas Fikes II and Mary McLain5). Their marriage ended in divorce in ca. 1981. Cheryl married, fourth, ca. 1990, Paul Nello Cervelli13 (born 8 October 1937 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, parents not determined;11 Paul died 2 July 2003 in Cotati, California11, 12).

Child of Cheryl Jean Roby and (unidentified):

 60i. Vickie Roby, born 3 February 1967 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.13

Child of Cheryl Jean Roby and (unidentified):

 61i. Allyson L. Roby, born 10 June 1970 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.13

Children of Cheryl Jean Roby and Grover Thomas Fikes III:

 62i. Bryan Rhuel Fikes, born 22 February 1976 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.5, 13
 63ii. Christine Alane Fikes, born 8 July 1977 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.5, 13

33. Wilson Terrill ‘Terry’ Roby6 (Wilson,5 Ida,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 3 February 1951 in Auburn, Lee County, Alabama. Terry married, 15 February 1980 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Tonia Archuletta (born 8 June 1954 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter of Antonio McGill Archuletta and Velda Mae ‘Vicki’ Bascom5).

34. Ronald William Roby6 (Wilson,5 Ida,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 13 April 1954 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.14 Ronald married, 5 January 1980 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, Dana Marie Durham14 (born 25 August 1955 in Port Arthur, Texas, the daughter of Marion Richard ‘Tex’ Durham and Louise Marie Esch14).

Children of Ronald William Roby and Dana Marie Durham:

 64i. William Austin Roby, born 14 August 1984 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.14
 65ii. Ashley Marie Roby, born 14 February 1986.14
 66iii. Arin Richard Roby, born 25 February 1988.14

35. Kathy Jane Roby6 (Wilson,5 Ida,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 26 November 1958.5 Kathy married Bernis Adrian Simmons (born 15 December 1951, parents not determined5).

36. David McGregor Roby, Jr.6 (David,5 Ida,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 5 June 1973. David married, first, 28 June 1991, Brandy L. Closs15 (born 14 November 1973 in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, the daughter of John Closs and Cheryl Lynn Ramkey15). David married, second, 30 January 1997, Karen Leah Lay (née Hunter) 16 (born 22 July 1973, parents not determined16). Their marriage ended in divorce on 28 February 2006 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.17 David married, third, Alison Gale George (née Sciullo) 16 (born 13 December 1966, parents not determined16).

Child of David McGregor Roby, Jr. and Brandy L. Closs:

 67i. Spencer McGregor Roby, born 31 January 1992.

Children of David McGregor Roby, Jr. and Karen Leah Lay (née Hunter) :

 68i. Madison Rene Roby, born 3 June 1999.16
 69ii. Hannah Kinsey Roby, born 8 June 2001.16

38. Doris Jo ‘Jodee’ Gazlay6 (Doris,5 William,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 30 July 1948 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey; died 7 July 2015 in Manahawkin, Ocean County, New Jersey.18 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;19 Bill died 30 October 2018 in Maryland20). 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):

+70i. 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:

 71i. Michael James McWalters, born 30 June 1975; died 4 February 2006.
+72ii. Jason Edward McWalters, born 25 April 1978. Married Renee A. Furrer.

40. Robert Lee Gazlay6 (Doris,5 William,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 21 May 1952 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.21 Robert married, first, 8 July 1978 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, Charlotte Anne Henderson (née Constant) 22 (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 2002.22 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) :

+73i. Benjamin Constant Gazlay, born 25 May 1984 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Married Andrea Lauren Hollowell.
+74ii. Elizabeth Grace Gazlay, born 10 May 1992 in Washington, D.C. Married (1) Joshua Keith Niswonger Married (2) Joseph Ray Batts.

41. Kent William Gazlay6 (Doris,5 William,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), 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:

+75i. 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:

+76ii. Steven Paul Gazlay, born 28 January 1984 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Married Lacey N. Lancaster.
 77iii. Kelly Lynn Gazlay, born 22 June 1987 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York.

42. Gail L. Hamilton6 (Ruth,5 William,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 20 May 1946.5 Gail married, September 1967 in Belleville, Essex County, New Jersey, Robert Kenneth Siverson24 (born 16 June 1945 in Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, parents not determined;23 Robert died 11 February 2022 in Toms River, New Jersey23).

Children of Gail L. Hamilton and Robert Kenneth Siverson:

+78i. Tara Lynn Siverson, born 23 June 1971. Married Marek C. ‘Mark’ Szwagulinski.
 79ii. Amy Lyn Siverson, born 5 February 1977.5

43. Robert A. ‘Bob’ Hamilton6 (Ruth,5 William,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 1 September 1949.5 Bob married, first, June 1970 in Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, Rose Mary Gaydos25 (born 2 November 1951, parents not determined5). Bob married, second, October 1981, Judith ‘Judy’ Martorano26 (born 30 September 1955, parents not determined5).

Children of Robert A. ‘Bob’ Hamilton and Rose Mary Gaydos:

+80i. Kerry Anne Hamilton, born 3 August 1973. Married Thomas Joh Cruz.
+81ii. Jennifer Rose Hamilton, born 5 August 1976. Married John Joseph Meehan.

Children of Robert A. ‘Bob’ Hamilton and Judith ‘Judy’ Martorano:

 82i. Christopher Vincent Hamilton, born 25 May 1982.5
 83ii. Erica Hamilton, born 20 September 1984;5 died 31 October 2015.27

  1. Obituary, Fauquier Times, Warrenton, Virginia (website: fauquier.com), 19 December 2023, updated 11 January 2024, David William Mailler, died: 12 November 2023 in Savannah, Georgia; born: 13 May 1935 in New York City. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of the parents who raised him, and his wife, and children and their spouses.
  2. New Jersey Marriage Index, by Reclaim the Records (available at: archives.org), David W. Mailler and Margaret M. Hobart, married in November 1962 in location 07526 (corresponding to Montclair [Township], New Jersey).
  3. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Judi H. Transue, no. 162-38-9998
  4. Obituary, The Jackson Herald, Georgia, 30 June 2004. Obituary for Judi Hoffman Transue. Website: mainstreetnews.com.
  5. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  6. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, marriage of John P Mailler III and Phyllis M. McCraw, 21 April 1972 in Washoe County, Nevada.
  7. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Sheri D. Mailler, born 1 April 1976 in Orange County, California.
  8. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, John P. Mailler, born 22 August 1977 in Orange County, California.
  9. Marriage Certificate, Vermont License and Certificate of Marriage, Department of Health, James Carmalt Adams and Susan Diane Mailler, no. 072893. Copy available at Ancestry.com. The certificate lists their birth dates and locations (state) and the names of their parents.
  10. Marriage is implied by information found at various people finding websites
  11. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Paul N. Cervelli, no. 554-46-4826
  12. Obituary, Marin Independent Journal, 2 July 2003.
  13. Information provided from personal knowledge by Cheryl Jean Roby
  14. Email from Ron Roby to Lee Gazlay 8 March 2007
  15. Email from Spencer Roby to Lee Gazlay 12 March 2007.
  16. Email from Dave Roby to Lee Gazlay, 29 May 2012.
  17. Connecticut, Judicial Branch, Civil/Family Case (website).
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. Birth Certificate, New Jersey, Robert Lee Gazlay. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay
  22. 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.
  23. Obituary, echovita (website: echovita.com), Robert Kenneth Siverson, died: 11 February 2022 in Toms River, NJ; born: 16 June 1945 in Kearny, NJ. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his brothers, wife, children, step-children, and one great-grandchild.
  24. New Jersey Marriage Index, by Reclaim the Records (available at: archives.org), Robert J. Siverson and Gail L. Hamilton, married September 1967 at location 0704 [Belleville, Essex County, New Jersey].
  25. New Jersey Marriage Index, by Reclaim the Records (available at: archives.org), Robert A. Hamilton and Rose M. Gaydos, married June 1970 in location 0935 [Kearny, NJ].
  26. New Jersey Marriage Index, by Reclaim the Records (available at: archives.org), Robert Hamilton and Judith Martorano, married in October 1981 at location 0935 [Kearny, Hudson County, NJ].
  27. Obituary, legacy.com; Erica Hamilton, died: 31 October 2015, age 31. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, siblings and their spouses, nieces and nephews, and burial place.
Seventh and Eighth Generations
46. David Lee Mailler7 (David,6 Helen,5 Margaret ‘Reta’,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 3 April 1964 in Kenitra, Morocco. David married, 18 April 1993, Lesley Young1 (born 28 July 1965, parents not determined).

Child adopted by David Lee Mailler and Lesley Young:

 84i. Christopher West Mailler, born 10 August 2002 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia.

Child of David Lee Mailler and Lesley Young:

 85ii. Kaylee Beatrice Mailler, born 31 March 2004 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia.

47. Townley Hobart Mailler7 (David,6 Helen,5 Margaret ‘Reta’,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 21 February 1969 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. Townley married, first, 20 May 1995 in Casanova, Virginia, Michael Thomas Hritz (born 30 July 1962 in Neubrucke, Germany, the son of Thomas Michael Hritz and Suzanne Elizabeth Daschbach). Townley married, second, 28 December 2002 in Sante Fe, Sante Fe County, New Mexico, Wade Edward Knudson1 (born 17 November 1962, parents not determined1).

48. Candi Transue7 (Judith ‘Judi’,6 Helen,5 Margaret ‘Reta’,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born ca. 1966. Candi married Ryan Grissom (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Candi Transue and Ryan Grissom:

 86i. Carley Grissom, born ca. 1988.
 87ii. Cody Grissom, born ca. 1991.

49. Donnette Yvonne Transue7 (Judith ‘Judi’,6 Helen,5 Margaret ‘Reta’,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 1 November 1968.1 Donnette married, first, _____ Prater (born ____, parents not determined). Donnette married, second, George E. Bowman (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Donnette Yvonne Transue and _____ Prater:

 88i. Bethany Prater, born ca. 1987.
 89ii. Bradley Prater, born ca. 1989.

50. Thomas George Transue, Jr.7 (Judith ‘Judi’,6 Helen,5 Margaret ‘Reta’,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born ca. 1970. Thomas married Tina _____ (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Thomas George Transue, Jr. and Tina _____:

 90i. Taylor Transue, born ca. 1993.

51. Theodore D. Transue7 (Judith ‘Judi’,6 Helen,5 Margaret ‘Reta’,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 11 July 1971.1 Theodore married Shannon _____ (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Theodore D. Transue and Shannon _____:

 91i. Theodore D. Transue, Jr., born ca. 1995.

52. Michael Degroff ‘Mike’ Knapp7 (Barbara ‘Bobby’,6 John ‘Jack’,5 Margaret ‘Reta’,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 19 January 1966. Mike married Cortney Lyn Choate (born 30 June 1965 in Travis County, Texas, the daughter of Mark Wade Choate and Cynthia Jean Pierce2).

Children of Michael Degroff ‘Mike’ Knapp and Cortney Lyn Choate:

 92i. Michael Degroff Knapp, Jr., born 13 February 1993 in Ventura County, California.3
 93ii. Hayley Choate Knapp, born 23 August 1995 in Ventura County, California.4

53. Paul Mailler Knapp7 (Barbara ‘Bobby’,6 John ‘Jack’,5 Margaret ‘Reta’,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 16 May 1969.1 Paul married Wendy Sue Watson (born 3 December 1972, parents not determined1).

Children of Paul Mailler Knapp and Wendy Sue Watson:

 94i. Jared Knapp.
 95ii. Jake Knapp.
 96iii. Sadie Knapp.

54. Elizabeth Holly Knapp7 (Barbara ‘Bobby’,6 John ‘Jack’,5 Margaret ‘Reta’,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 29 December 1970 in Newport Beach, California. Elizabeth married, 22 October 1994 in Crossville, Tennessee, Jerry Ray Lisk (born 5 August 1959, the son of Elva Lisk and Ella Hileman).

70. Timothy Craig Medley7 (Doris ‘Jodee’,6 Doris,5 William,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), 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:

 97i. R. Fletcher Medley, born xxxx.
 98ii. I. Finlay Medley, born xxxx.

72. Jason Edward McWalters7 (Doris ‘Jodee’,6 Doris,5 William,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), 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:

 99i. Avalyn Paige McWalters, born xxxx.

73. Benjamin Constant Gazlay7 (Robert,6 Doris,5 William,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), 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:

 100i. Amelia Rowan Hollowell, born xxxx.

Child adopted by Benjamin Constant Gazlay and Andrea Lauren Hollowell:

 101ii. Tomis Felix Gazlay, born xxxx.

74. Elizabeth Grace Gazlay7 (Robert,6 Doris,5 William,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), 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).

75. Christopher Joseph Gazlay (born Pagliaroni)7 (Kent,6 Doris,5 William,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), 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 determined5). Christopher married, second, 21 December 2002, Meredith Charlene Williams6 (born 21 March 1978, the daughter of _____ Williams and Vickie _____6). Christopher married, third, Crystal Kay Glass (born 31 August 1967, parents not determined7). Christopher was adopted by Kent William Gazlay.

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

 102i. Madison Gazlay, born 23 August 2004.1
 103ii. Olivia Gazlay, born xxxx.

76. Steven Paul Gazlay7 (Kent,6 Doris,5 William,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 28 January 1984 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York. Steven married, 13 October 2018, Lacey N. Lancaster8, 9 (born 11 August 1987, parents not determined1).

78. Tara Lynn Siverson7 (Gail,6 Ruth,5 William,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 23 June 1971.1 Tara married, 4 December 1999 in Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, Marek C. ‘Mark’ Szwagulinski10, 11 (born 15 January 1969, parents not determined1).

80. Kerry Anne Hamilton7 (Robert ‘Bob’,6 Ruth,5 William,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 3 August 1973.1 Kerry married Thomas Joh Cruz (born 11 June 1973, parents not determined1).

81. Jennifer Rose Hamilton7 (Robert ‘Bob’,6 Ruth,5 William,4 David,3 Margaret,2 Jean1), born 5 August 1976.1 Jennifer married, 9 November 2001 in Lakewood Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, John Joseph Meehan12 (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Courtney Lyn Choate, born 30 June 1965 in Travis County, Texas.
  3. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Michael Degroff Knapp, born 13 February 1993 in Ventura County, California.
  4. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Hayley Choate Knapp, born 23 August 1995 in Ventura County, California.
  5. 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.
  6. facebook.com (website), personal page of Meredith Gazlay
  7. voteref.com.
  8. Information provided from personal knowledge
  9. The Knot (website: theknot.com), Katie & George [Katie Chaney and George Scheffer]. The entry provides biographical details and their place of their marriage.
  10. New Jersey Marriage Index, by Reclaim the Records (available at: archives.org), Marek Szwagulinski and Tara Lynn Siverson, married on 4 December 1999 in Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey.
  11. Marriage is implied by information found at various people finding websites
  12. New Jersey Marriage Index, by Reclaim the Records (available at: archives.org), John Joseph Meehan and Jennifer Rose Hamilton, married on 9 November 2001 in Lakewood Township, Ocean County, New Jersey.