Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Helen Gazley


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 Helen Gazley and four of her descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Helen Gazley,1 born 26 December 1855 in Canyonville, Douglas County, Oregon, the daughter of James Franklin Gazley and Adeline E. Adams;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 died 10 July 1937 in Columbia County, Oregon.1, 10, 11 Helen married, first, 18 January 1872, William E. Stewart10, 12 (born 20 May 1841 in Missouri, parents not determined; his place of birth is shown for “Father’s Birthplace” in several US Census records for his daughter Adeline Stewart;12 William died 10 January 187612). Helen married, second, 20 October 1878 in Douglas County, Oregon, George Washington Riddle1, 4, 10 (born 14 December 1839 in Williams Township, Sangamon County, Illinois, the son of William Hamilton Riddle and Maximilia Bouseman;1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 George died 22 September 1927 in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon1, 10). Helen is buried in Riddle Cemetery, Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon.1, 10 George is buried in Riddle Cemetery, Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon.1, 10

Child of Helen Gazley and William E. Stewart:

 2i. Adeline May Stewart, born 21 March 1873 in Oregon;4, 6, 8, 13, 14 died 14 January 1964.13 Adeline is buried in Riddle Cemetery, Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon.13

Children of Helen Gazley and George Washington Riddle:

+3i. Audrey S. Riddle, born 19 August 1879 in Canyonville, Douglas County, Oregon; died 13 October 1962 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Married William Thomas Langlois.
+4ii. Glenn Norbert Riddle, born September 1885 in Oregon; died 1971. Married Agnes Adu Fate.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Riddle Cemetery, Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon; Headstone: Riddle / George W. / Dec. 1839-Sept. 1927 / His Wife / Helen G. / Dec 1855-July 1937. Record lists his birthplace as Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, his spouse as Helen C. Gazley Riddle (1855-1937), and his parents as William Hamilton Riddle (1805-1891) and Maximilia Bouseman Riddle (1809-1937).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Oregon, Douglas County, Canyonville, Page 8, family of James Gasley (38, NY, lawyer); Adaline Gasley (28, Penn); Franklin Gasley (11, Penn); Clarence Gasley (7, Oregon); Hellen Gasley (4, Oregon); Mary Gasley (2, Oregon); Emma Gasley (2/12, Oregon); Geo Chapman (25, Maine, farm laborer).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Oregon, Douglas County, Canyonville, Page 14, family of James Gazlay (48, New York, attorney at law); Adaline Gazlay (39, Pennsylvania); Franklin Gazlay (21, Pennsylvania); Clarence Gazlay (16, Oregon); Helen Gazlay (14, Oregon); May Gazlay (12, Oregon); Minnie Gazlay (10, Oregon); Elmer Gazlay (8, Oregon); Claude Rumsey (18, New York); William Holmes (28, Kentucky, farm laborer).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Oregon, Douglas County, Canyonville, Enumeration District 45, Page No. 1; family of Geo. W. Riddle (40, Ill., dry goods mer[chant]); wife Helen Riddle (22, Or.); daughter Della E. Riddle (14, Or.); son Geo. R. Riddle (12, Or.); daughter Clara H. Riddle (9, Or.); daughter Ethel Riddle (6, Or.); daughter Pearl Riddle (9/12, Oct., Or.); step d. Ada M. Stewart (7, Or.).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Oregon, Douglas County, Riddle, Enumeration District 60, Sheet No. 5A; family of George W. Riddle (60, Illinois, Dec 1839, farmer); wife of 26 years Hellen G. Riddle (44, Oregon, Dec. 1855, 5 children, 4 living); daughter Ethel S. Riddle (26, Oregon, Mar. 1874, teacher in school); daughter Audry G. Riddle (20, Oregon, Aug. 1879); son Norbert G. Riddle (14, Oregon, Sept. 1885); plus 6 borders.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Oregon, Douglas County, Roseburg City, Enumeration District 92, Sheet No. 12B; family of George W. Riddle (70, Illinois, receiver, US land office, married 32 years); wife Helen G. Riddle (53, Oregon, 4 children, 3 living); step daughter Adaline M. Stewart (37, Oregon, teacher, public school).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Oregon, Douglas County, Riddle Town, Enumeration District 137, Sheet No. 3A; family of Geo. W. Riddle (80, Illinois, farmer); wife Helen Riddle (64, Oregon).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Oregon, Douglas County, Roseburg City, Enumeration District 10-12, Sheet No. 3A; family of Helen G. Riddle (74, Oregon, widow); sister Minnie Gazley (69, Oregon); daughter Adeline Stewart (56, Oregon, teacher, grade school); servant Margery Frost (22, Oregon, servant, private home).
  9. Mernitz Family Tree, Ancestry (website). Although no sources are cited in this family tree, much of the information agrees with other sources. A few individuals in this family tree have duplicate entries with slightly different vital statistics for each.
  10. Riddle Family Tree, by Ryan Wadleigh. Although this website provides detailed information about George Washington Riddle, his spouses and children, only two sources are cited: a general reference to “Marriage Records, Douglas County, Oregon;” and the death certificate of George W. Riddle.
  11. Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998; Riddle, Helen, died 10 July 1937, Columbia County, Oregon.
  12. Howard/Hensley Clan Family Tree, Ancestry (website). Owner: MaryChaney99. No sources are cited for the birth, marriage, and death dates, but the marriage of Helen Gazley and William E. Stewart matches at least one other record.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Riddle Cemetery, Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon; Headstone: Adeline May Stewart / Mar. 21, 1873 / Jan. 14, 1964
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Oregon, Douglas County, Myrtle Creek, Enumeration District 57, Sheet No. 2A; Addie M. Stewart (27, Oregon, Mar. 1873, teacher sch.).
Second and Third Generations
3. Audrey S. Riddle2 (Helen1), born 19 August 1879 in Canyonville, Douglas County, Oregon;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 13 October 1962 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.5, 6 Audrey married, 11 October 1900 in Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon, William Thomas Langlois6, 8 (born 8 January 1874 in Oregon, parents not determined3, 4, 7).

Audrey is probably the child named Pearl who is shown in the 1880 Census with her family.9


Child of Audrey S. Riddle and William Thomas Langlois:

 5i. Rodney Langlois, born ca. 1902 in Washington.2

4. Glenn Norbert Riddle2 (Helen1), born September 1885 in Oregon;1, 6, 10 died 1971.6, 10 Glenn married Agnes Adu Fate6 (born 1886, parents not determined;10 Agnes died 196910).

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Oregon, Douglas County, Riddle, Enumeration District 60, Sheet No. 5A; family of George W. Riddle (60, Illinois, Dec 1839, farmer); wife of 26 years Hellen G. Riddle (44, Oregon, Dec. 1855, 5 children, 4 living); daughter Ethel S. Riddle (26, Oregon, Mar. 1874, teacher in school); daughter Audry G. Riddle (20, Oregon, Aug. 1879); son Norbert G. Riddle (14, Oregon, Sept. 1885); plus 6 borders.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Oregon, Douglas County, Glendale Precinct, Enumeration District 85, Sheet No. 6B; Audry R. Langlois (31, Oregon, married 10 years, 1 child, 1 living, cook, lumber camp); in a separate entry, ten households away, is Rodney Langlois (8, Washington), presumed to be Audry’s son, living as a boarder with Frank O’Malley, C.C. (45, Ireland, labor, mill work). It is not known why Rodney is living separate from Audrey.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, Enumeration District 16, Sheet No. 2B; family of William Langlois (45, Oregon, keeper, hotel); wife Audrey Langlois (40, Oregon); son Rodney Langlois (18, Washington).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Oregon, Columbia County, Clatskanie City, Enumeration District 5-6, Sheet No. 1A; family of William T. Langlois (56, Oregon, proprietor, theater, age at first marriage: 27); wife Audry R. Langlois (50, Oregon, age at first marriage: 21).
  5. Obituary, The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon; 14 October 1962, Audrey Riddle Langlois, died 13 October 1962 in Portland; born: 19 August 1879 in Canyonville. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents and other family members.
  6. Riddle Family Tree, by Ryan Wadleigh. Although this website provides detailed information about George Washington Riddle, his spouses and children, only two sources are cited: a general reference to “Marriage Records, Douglas County, Oregon;” and the death certificate of George W. Riddle.
  7. Draft Registration Card, World War I, William Thomas Langalois, Serial No. B371; born January 8 1874; Age 44; Occupation: ship foreman, Foundation Col, Portland, Ore.; Nearest Relative: Audrey R. Langlois.
  8. Marriage Announcement, The Sunday Oregonian, Portland, Oregon; 14 October 1900, marriage of William T. Langlois and Miss Audrey Riddle on 11 October 1900 at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Riddle. The article indicates that William works at the United States Lighthouse on Destruction Island, Washington.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Oregon, Douglas County, Canyonville, Enumeration District 45, Page No. 1; family of Geo. W. Riddle (40, Ill., dry goods mer[chant]); wife Helen Riddle (22, Or.); daughter Della E. Riddle (14, Or.); son Geo. R. Riddle (12, Or.); daughter Clara H. Riddle (9, Or.); daughter Ethel Riddle (6, Or.); daughter Pearl Riddle (9/12, Oct., Or.); step d. Ada M. Stewart (7, Or.).
  10. Find a Grave (website). Riddle Cemetery, Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon; Headstone: Riddle / Glenn N. / 1885-1971 / Agnes Adu / 1886-1969