Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Charlie Wayatt


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 Charlie Wayatt and one of his descendants down to the second generation.


First Generation
1. Charlie Wayatt,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Charlie married Ida Kelly (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Charlie Wayatt and Ida Kelly:

+2i. Evelyn Harriet Wayatt, born 9 August 1926 in Lesterville, Reynolds County, Missouri. Married George Emmett Gazley.

Second Generation
2. Evelyn Harriet Wayatt2 (Charlie1), born 9 August 1926 in Lesterville, Reynolds County, Missouri.1 Evelyn married, 17 August 1951 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, George Emmett Gazley1 (born 31 December 1919 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming, the son of George Ward Gazlay and Mary Evelyn Newell;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 George died 5 March 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri3, 4). George is buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.3, 4

  1. Wyoming, U.S., State and County Marriage Records, 1869-1973 (available at ancestry.com), George Emmett Gazley, age 32, born: 30 December 1919 in Douglas, Wyoming, divorced, father: George Ward Gazley, born in Casper, Wyoming, living; mother: Evelyn Newell, born in Fort Fettherman [sic, Fetterman], Wyoming, dead; Evelyn Harriet Fox, age 26, born: 9 August 1926 in Lesterville, Missouri, divorced, father: Charlie Wayatt, born in Annapolis, Missouri, living; mother: Ida Kelly, born in Annapolis, Missouri, living; married on 17 August 1951 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming.
  2. Draft Registration Card, World War II, George Emmett Gazley, Serial No. S-30; age: 21; born: 30 December 1919 in Douglas, Wyoming [sic, other records show his birth date as 31 December]; occupation: cook; name and address of a person who will always know your address: Mr. G. W. Gazley, P.O. Box 346, Douglas, Wyo.; employer’s name and address: Mrs. Harry Isaac; place of business: ranch, Douglas, Converse, Wyo.; race: white; height: 5’8”; weight: 178; eyes: hazel; hair: brown; complexion: ruddy; other characteristics: GEG tattoo on right arm; date of registration: 1 July 1941; inducted: 12 June 1942.
  3. Death Certificate, Missouri, George Emmett Gazley, State File No. 61-010823, died 5 March 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri; born 31 December 1919 in Douglas, Wyoming; Father: George W. Gazley; Mother: Mary Evelyn Newell; In US Armed Forces in World War II; Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri George Emmett Gazley, born: 31 December 1919; died: 5 March 1961 (from record).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Wyoming, Albany County, Laramie Peak, Enumeration District 11, Sheet No. 9A, family of Herbert D. Gazlay [this is undoubtedly an enumerator error; this is actually Herbert’s son George W. Gazlay] (23, Wyoming, foreman, sawmill); wife Mary E. Gazlay (20, Wyoming); son George E. Gazlay (1/12, Wyoming).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Wyoming, Albany County, Laramine Peak, Enumeration District 11-19, Sheet No. 1A, family of George W. Gazlay (32, Wyoming, farmer, married age 21); wife Evelyn N. Gazlay (29, Wyoming, married age 17); son George E. Gazlay (10, Wyoming). They live a few houses from George’s father Herbert.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Wyoming, Converse County, Douglas, E.D., 5-23B, Sheet No. 81A, George Emmet Gazlay, 20, Wyoming, cook.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Wyoming, Platte County, E.D. 16-25, George E. Gazley, hired hand, 31, Wyoming, D[divorced], rancher’s helper, ranch. He is listed with the family of William M. Morton.