Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - William Thomas Langlois


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features William Thomas Langlois and one of his descendants down to the second generation.


First and Second Generations
1. William Thomas Langlois,1 born 8 January 1874 in Oregon (parents not determined).1, 2, 3 William married, 11 October 1900 in Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon, Audrey S. Riddle7, 8 (born 19 August 1879 in Canyonville, Douglas County, Oregon, the daughter of George Washington Riddle and Helen Gazley;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Audrey died 13 October 1962 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon6, 7).

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


Child of William Thomas Langlois and Audrey S. Riddle:

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  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.).