Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Mary Caroline Sager


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 Mary Caroline Sager and two of her descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Mary Caroline Sager,1 born 7 December 1892 in Pennsylvania (parents not determined);1, 2, 3, 4 died 14 January 1962 in Los Angeles, California.1, 5 Mary married, 6 August 1913, Raymond John Gazley3 (born 12 August 1876 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, the son of Orlando E. Gazley and Phoebe Elizabeth Holmes;2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Raymond died 28 July 1931 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina7, 8). Mary is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.12 Raymond is buried in Elkview Masonic Cemetery, Clarkburg, Harrison County, North Carolina.7

Child of Mary Caroline Sager and Raymond John Gazley:

+2i. Phoebe Elizabeth Gazley, born 6 July 1915 in Clarksburg, Harris County, West Virginia; died 13 October 1980 in Los Angeles, California. Married (1) Edward Kenneth Ray Married (2) Harry Lee Bangerter Married (3) Charles R. Walker.

  1. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Gazley, Mary S., born: 7 December 1892 in Pennsylvania; died: 14 January 1962 in Los Angeles, California.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 701, Sheet No. 17B, family of Raymond J. Gazley (43, New York, manager, hotel); lodger Mary Gazley (19, Pennsylvania); lodger Phoebe Gazley (4 6/12, West Virginia).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, North Carolina, Buncombe County, Ashville Township, Biltmore Forest, Enumeration District 11-30, Sheet No. 1B, family of Raymond J. Gazley (53, New York, manager, hotel, first married age 26); wife Mary S. Gazley (38, Pennsylvania, first married age 21); Phoebe E. Gazley (14, West Virginia).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, Santa Monica City, Enumeration District 19-777, Sheet No. 6B, family of Mary Gazley (48, Pennsylvania, widow); daughter Phoebe Ray (24, West Virginia, married, salesgirl, bakery); grandson Donald Ray (6, California).
  5. California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994, Los Angeles County Death Register Index, Mary Seger Gazley, died 14 January 1962.
  6. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Raymond John Gazley, Serial Number 13914, born: 12 August 1876; hotel keeper; nearest relative: Mrs. Mary S. Gazley. [The month of his birth date here differs from later records; this record is believed to be the correct date.]
  7. Find a Grave (website). Elkview Masonic Cemetery Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia, Raymond John Gazley, born: 12 October 1875 in Dutchess County, New York; died: 28 July 1931 in Ashville, Buncombe County, North Carolina (from record, which indicates son of Orlando E. and Phoebe Elizabeth Holmes Gazley; and the name and link for his spouse). His birth month here differs from that indicated in his WWI draft registration card, which is considered more accurate).
  8. North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994, Raymond J. Gazley, died 28 July 1931, Asheville, Buncombe [County], North Carolina; born: 12 October 1876, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; age: 54; buried: 31 July 1931, Clarksburg; father: Olanda Gazley; Occupation: hotel manager; spouse: Mary Sager Gazley.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Dutchess County, Clinton, Enumeration District 31, Page No. 16, family of Orlando Gasley (36, New York, farmer); Wife Phebe Gasley (35, New York); son George Gasley (11, New York); son Raymond Gasley (3, New York).
  10. New York State Census, 1892, Dutchess County, Amenia, Page No. 10, family of Orlando E. Gazley (48, U.S., boarding house); Phoeby E. Gazlay (47, U.S.); George Gazley (25, U.S.); Raymond Gazley (16, U.S.).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, West Virginia, Clarksburg City, Enumeration District 20, Sheet No. 14A, family of Raymond J. Gazley (35, New York, keeper, hotel); wife of 5 years Agnes Gazley (36, Vermont, no children).
  12. BillionGraves (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, Mary S. Gazley, born: 1892; died: 1962.
Second Generation
2. Phoebe Elizabeth Gazley2 (Mary1), born 6 July 1915 in Clarksburg, Harris County, West Virginia;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 13 October 1980 in Los Angeles, California.2 Phoebe married, first, Edward Kenneth Ray5 (born 14 March 1916, parents not determined;6 Edward died 13 July 20016). Phoebe married, second, 30 July 1951 in Santa Barbara County, California, Harry Lee Bangerter7 (born 10 June 1912 in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, parents not determined;7, 8, 9 Harry died 12 January 1978 in Los Angeles, California8, 9). Phoebe married, third, 7 February 1970 in Nevada, Charles R. Walker10 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce in January 1971 in Los Angeles County, California.11 Phoebe is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.12 Edward is buried in Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California.6 Harry is buried in Kern River Valley Cemetery, Wofford Heights, Kern County, California.8

Child of Phoebe Elizabeth Gazley and Edward Kenneth Ray:

+3i. Donald Kenneth Ray, born 30 July 1933 in Los Angeles County, California; died 6 March 2006. Married (1) Diana Dennison Dade Married (2) Cynthia Awyn Cottle.

  1. West Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1928, Phobe Elizabeth Gazley, born: 6 July 1915 in Waldo Hotel [which was located in Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia; her father Raymond was the proprietor]; father: Raymond Gazley; mother: Mary Gazley.
  2. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Phoebe E. Walker, died: 13 October 1980 in Los Angeles, California; birth date: 6 July 1915; birthplace: Virginia [sic, West Virginia]; father: Gazley; mother: Seger.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 701, Sheet No. 17B, family of Raymond J. Gazley (43, New York, manager, hotel); lodger Mary Gazley (19, Pennsylvania); lodger Phoebe Gazley (4 6/12, West Virginia).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, North Carolina, Buncombe County, Ashville Township, Biltmore Forest, Enumeration District 11-30, Sheet No. 1B, family of Raymond J. Gazley (53, New York, manager, hotel, first married age 26); wife Mary S. Gazley (38, Pennsylvania, first married age 21); Phoebe E. Gazley (14, West Virginia).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, Santa Monica City, Enumeration District 19-777, Sheet No. 6B, family of Mary Gazley (48, Pennsylvania, widow); daughter Phoebe Ray (24, West Virginia, married, salesgirl, bakery); grandson Donald Ray (6, California).
  6. Find a Grave (website). Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, Edward Kenneth Ray, born: 14 March 1916; died: 13 July 2001 (from record).
  7. California Marriage Index, Bangerter, Harry L., age 39; Gazley, Phoebe F., age 36; married 30 July 1951 in Santa Barbara County, California.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Kern River Valley Cemetery, Wofford Heights, Kern County, California, Harry Lee Bangerter, born: 10 June 1912 in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri; died: 12 January 1978 in Los Angeles, California (from record, which provides a copy of his obituary giving vital and biographical details, and the names of his surviving brother and two sisters).
  9. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Harry Lee Bangerter, born: 10 June 1912 in Missouri; died: 12 January 1978 in Los Angeles, California.
  10. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Charles R. Walker and Phoebe E. Bangerter, married on 7 February 1970 in Nevada.
  11. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Phoebe E. Gazley and Charles R. Walker, in January 1971, Los Angeles County, California.
  12. BillionGraves (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, Phoebe E. Walker, born: 1915; died: 1980.
Third Generation
3. Donald Kenneth Ray3 (Phoebe,2 Mary1), born 30 July 1933 in Los Angeles County, California;1, 2, 3 died 6 March 2006.2 Donald married, first, 4 October 1953 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, Diana Dennison Dade4 (born ca. 1933 in California, the daughter of Harry Dennison Dade and Karin Astrad Malvina Blom4). Donald married, second, 25 June 1977 in Los Angeles County, California, Cynthia Awyn Cottle7 (born 11 December 1938 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, the daughter of Leonard Frank Cottle and Lillian Nuttall5, 6).

  1. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Donald Kenneth Ray, born 30 July 1933 in Los Angeles County, California. Mother: Gayley [sic].
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Ray, Don K., no. 545-40-3471; born 30 July 1933; died 6 March 2006.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, Santa Monica City, Enumeration District 19-777, Sheet No. 6B, family of Mary Gazley (48, Pennsylvania, widow); daughter Phoebe Ray (24, West Virginia, married, salesgirl, bakery); grandson Donald Ray (6, California).
  4. California, County Marriages, 1850-1952; County of Los Angeles, Marriage License and Certificate, Book 3693, Page 236, Local Registrar Number 24583, Donald Kenneth Ray, age 20, born in California; divorced, one previous marriage; father: Edward Kenneth Ray, born in Vermont; mother: Phoebe Elizabeth Gazley, born in West Virginia; and Diana Dennison Dade, age 20, born in California; never married; father: Harry Dennison Dade, born in England; mother: Karin Astrid Malvina Blom, born in Finland; married on 4 October1953 in Santa Monica, California.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 84-996, Sheet No. 1B, family of Frank Cottle (36, Canada); wife Lillian Cottle (35, England); daughter Thalia Cottle (4, Michigan); daughter Cynthia Cottle (1, Michigan).
  6. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  7. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Ray, Donald K., age 43; Cynthia A. Cottle, age 38; married 25 June 1977 in Los Angeles County, California.