Family History - Marguerite Elizabeth Tullos

1. Marguerite Elizabeth Tullos,¹ born 21 November 1882 in Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, the daughter of Sidney Washington Tullos and Mary Eliza Reynolds;^{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} died 12 May 1966 in Hayward, Alameda County, California.^{1, 5, 7} Marguerite married, first, ca. 1905, Charles Clifford Gazley² (born 6 May 1872 in Texas, the son of Dr. Edwin Theodore Gazley and Anna Cecilia Hadsell;^{2, 8, 9, 10, 11} Charles died 16 September 1961 in Los Angeles County, California⁸). Their marriage ended in divorce in ca. 1912 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.¹² Marguerite married, second, Daniel L. Roberts³ (born ca. 1877 in Indiana, parents not determined^{3, 4}). Marguerite is buried in Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park, Hayward, Alameda County, California.⁷

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Marguerite Mary Gazley, born 5 April 1911 in San Francisco County, California; died 8 May 2001 in Chico, Butte County, California. Married (1) Joseph L. Saxton Married (2) Gerald D. Spraggins.

1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Roberts, Marguerite E., no. 546-28-6274; died: 15 May 1966 [other sources say 12 May]; born: 21 November 1882.
2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, California, Fresno County, Fresno City, Enumeration District 39, Sheet No. 3B, family of C. C. Gazley (32, Texas, telegraphy, wireless); wife of 5 years Margiurete Gazley (26, Louisana, no children). The record indicates that this is the first marriage for both, but this is believed to be the second marriage for C. C. [i.e., Charles]. His age is apparently low here by several years compared to other records.
3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, California, San Francisco County, San Francisco, Enumeration District 349, Sheet No. 3A; family of Daniel L. Roberts (43, Indiana, marine engineer); wife Margaret Roberts (37, Louisiana); daughter Marguerite Gazley (8, California).
4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Alameda County, Oakland, Enumeration District 61-152, Sheet No. 65B; family of Daniel Roberts (63, Nevada, engineer, marine); wife Marguerite T. Roberts (57, Louisiana).
5. Obituary, The Daily Review, Hayward, California; available at newspaperarchive.com. 14 May 1966, Marguerite L. Roberts, died 12 May 1966. The article provides the names of her late [second] husband, daughter, two grandchildren, and her place of birth.
6. International Genealogical Index (IGI), Lizzie Marguerite Tulls, born: 21 November 1882 in Homer, Claiborne [Parish], Louisiana [location differs from other records]; father: Sidney Washington Tullos, born: 2 May 1845 in Homer, Claiborne, Louisiana; died: 8 January 1929; mother: Mary Eliza Reynolds, born: 14 February 1857 in Homer, Claiborne, Louisiana; died: 23 March 1904.
7. Find a Grave (website). Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park, Hayward, Alameda County, California; Marguerite L. Roberts: died: 12 May 1966 in Hayward, Alameda County, California [from record, that provides names of her spouse, daughter, grandson, and two siblings].
8. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Gazley, Charles C.; Died 16 Sep 1961, Los Angeles County, California; Born 6 May 1872, Texas; SSN: 340-01-0550.
9. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Texas, Lee County, Giddings, Enumeration District 91, Page No. 1, family of Edwin T. Gazely (47, Texas, physician); wife Catha Gazely [first name unclear] (40, Ky.); daughter Lilla Gazely (16, Texas); son Edwin Gazely (14, Texas); son Charles (8, Texas); daughter Gurtrue [Gertrude] Gazely (4, Texas); son Albert Gazely (2, Texas).
10. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles City, Enumeration District 19-333, Sheet No. 22A, family of Charles C. Gazley (56, Texas, salesman, securities, first married age 28); wife Alice B. Gazley (47, Pennsylvania, first marriage age 27).
11. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, San Francisco County, San Francisco, Enumeration District 38-192, Sheet No. 9A; Charles C. Gazley (67, Texas, residence on 1 April: Los Angeles, widow). [Despite the indication of widow, his wife Alice B. Gazley was still living, in an institutional hospital in Los Angeles.]
12. The San Franciso Call, San Francisco, California, 20 August 1912, divorce complaint filed by Marguerite T. against Charles C. Gazley, cruelty.
13. The Western Druggist, Volume XII, 1896. Chicago: G. P. Engelhard & Co. Digitized copy at Google Books. November 1896, Page 530. Description a meeting of old members of the Austin Pharmaceutical Association in Texas. The officers elected for the ensuing year includes vice-president, Charles C. Gazley. C. C. Gasley, probably the same person, is listed as being enrolled as a member.
14. The American Globe, Volume 7, January 1910, No. 2, Los Angeles. Digitized copy at Google Books. Representative selling agents for wireless stock in California, includes C. C. Gazley in Fresno.

2. Marguerite Mary Gazley² (Marguerite¹), born 5 April 1911 in San Francisco County, California;^{1, 2, 3, 4, 5} died 8 May 2001 in Chico, Butte County, California.^{2, 5} Marguerite married, first, 1929, Joseph L. Saxton^{5, 6} (born ca. 1911 in California, parents not determined^{4, 6}). Marguerite married, second, 18 February 1945, Gerald D. Spraggins⁵ (born 18 June 1913, parents not determined;⁷ Gerald died 8 April 1997^{5, 7}). Marguerite is buried in Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park, Hayward, Alameda County, California.⁵

	3	i.	Martha Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Saxton, born ca. January 1930 in California.4, 6
+	4	ii.	David Leo Saxton, born 27 March 1931 in Alameda County, California; died 19 November 2011. Married Bobbye Jean Carroll.

1. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Margurit Gazley, born: 5 April 1911 in San Francisco County; mother’s maiden name: Tullos.
2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Spraggins, Marguerite M., no. 547-18-4776; died: 8 May 2001; born: 5 April 1911; last residence: Butte [County], California.
3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, California, San Francisco County, San Francisco, Enumeration District 349, Sheet No. 3A; family of Daniel L. Roberts (43, Indiana, marine engineer); wife Margaret Roberts (37, Louisiana); daughter Marguerite Gazley (8, California).
4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Alameda County, Oakland City, Enumeration District 1-163, Sheet No. 11A; family of Joseph Saxton (19, California, florist, flower shop, first married age 18); wife Marguerite Saxton (18, California, first married age 18); daughter Martha E. Saxton (4/12, California).
5. Obituary, Lassen County Times, Susanville, California. Available at Newspaper Archive of Lassen County Times (website). 29 May 2001, Marguerite Spraggins, died 8 May 2001 in Chico, California. The article provides her date and place of birth, details of her two marriages, the names of her two husbands and surviving children, and place of burial.
6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Alameda County, Oakland, Enumeration District 61-229, Sheet No. 6A and B; family of Joseph Saxton (29, California, teamster, parcel delivery); wife Marguerette Saxton (29, California); daughter Martha Saxton (10, California); David Saxton (9, California).
7. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Spraggins, Gerald D., no. 540-09-5297; died: 8 April 1997; born: 18 June 1913.

4. David Leo Saxton³ (Marguerite,² Marguerite¹), born 27 March 1931 in Alameda County, California;^{1, 2} died 19 November 2011.³ David married, 3 September 1949, Bobbye Jean Carroll⁴ (born 1 February 1931 in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas, the daughter of Jackson Louis Carroll and Vera Hazel;⁴ Bobbye died 3 March 2011 in Chico, Butte County, California⁴). Bobbye is buried in Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park, Hayward, Alameda County, California.⁴

+	5	i.	Steven D. Saxton, born 8 December 1956. Married Alisha _____.
+	6	ii.	Laura Saxton, born 12 September 1959. Married Russell Mendivil.
	7	iii.	Timothy Louis Saxton, born 22 October 1962.5

1. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, David Leo Saxton, born: 27 March 1931 in Alameda [County], California; mother’s maiden name: Gazley.
2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Alameda County, Oakland, Enumeration District 61-229, Sheet No. 6A and B; family of Joseph Saxton (29, California, teamster, parcel delivery); wife Marguerette Saxton (29, California); daughter Martha Saxton (10, California); David Saxton (9, California).
3. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Saxton, David L., no. 547-36-2703; died: 19 November 2011; born: 27 March 1931.
4. Obituary, Chico Enterprise-Record, Chico, California; 25 March 2011, Bobbye Jean Saxton, died 3 March 2011 in Chico, California. The article provides brief biographical details, and includes the names of her husband, three children and their spouses, five grandchildren and their spouses.
5. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.

5. Steven D. Saxton⁴ (David,³ Marguerite,² Marguerite¹), born 8 December 1956.¹ Steven married Alisha _____² (born ____, parents not determined).

	8	i.	Wade S. Saxton, born 8 November 1979.1
	9	ii.	Charles S. Saxton, born 23 July 1983.1

6. Laura Saxton⁴ (David,³ Marguerite,² Marguerite¹), born 12 September 1959.¹ Laura married Russell Mendivil² (born 24 January 1958, parents not determined¹).

	10	i.	Erin Elizabeth Mendivil, born 27 September 1981.1
	11	ii.	Megan C. Mendivil, born 5 May 1984.1
	12	iii.	Katelyn J. Mendivil, born 6 June 1986.1

1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
2. Obituary, Chico Enterprise-Record, Chico, California; 25 March 2011, Bobbye Jean Saxton, died 3 March 2011 in Chico, California. The article provides brief biographical details, and includes the names of her husband, three children and their spouses, five grandchildren and their spouses.