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Family HistoryFamily History - Charles Ogden White


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 Charles Ogden White and 18 of his descendants down to the sixth generation.


First Generation
1. Charles Ogden White,1 born May 1850 in Tioga County, New York, the son of Charles Bates White and Nancy A. Smith;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 died 24 July 1937 in Cherry Grove, Washington County, Oregon.1 Charles married, first, Francis A. _____8 (born 10 May 1852 in Indiana, parents not determined2, 8). Charles married, second, 16 October 1896 in Douglas County, Oregon, Clara Belle Stevenson10, 13 (born 6 November 1872 in Oregon, the daughter of George Herrin Stevenson and Mary Ann Roberts;9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Clara died 5 May 1958 in Douglas County, Oregon13). Their marriage ended in divorce on 8 October 1910.15, 18 Charles married, third, 19 May 1919 in Los Angeles, California, Mary Jane Davis11, 20 (born ca. 1878 in Canada, the daughter of Richard Davis and Annie Frier;11, 12, 19 Mary died 195819). Charles is buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.1 Clara is buried in Myrtle Creek IOOF Cemetery, Myrtle Creek, Douglas County, Oregon.13 Mary is buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.19

A brief article in the Ithaca Daily News dated October 9, 1912 provides interesting details on Charles’ life and travels.

MR. WHITE TO RETURN WEST

AFTER LONG VISIT EAST

Charles O. White of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, who has been in the east about a year, expects to return home Saturday. Mr. White came here to visit his cousin, Mrs. Hattie A. Dale, who died last December. After his visit he made the homeward trip by the southern route and had only been home a week when he was called east on business and while on his way was informed of the death of Mrs. Dale. Since then he has been here on matters connected with the closing of her estate, he being one of the nearest heirs.

Mr. White went west from Tioga County 42 years ago, going first to Chicago. He then returned to WIllseyville where he had a chair factory for two years, which he sold to H. M. Hibbard of this city. Going west at that time he located in Tacoma, Washington, afterwards going to Myrtle Creek, which has been his home for many years.

Last year’s visit here was the first Mr. White had made in 27 years. He is a large property owner at Myrtle Creek and also the owner of a 100-acre apple orchard. In politics he is a Republican and when he first went to Douglass County there were but seven Republicans in the county. Last year he ran for member of assembly on his party ticket and was defeated by only four votes. He is also given credit for having installed the first hydraulic steam engine ever used for mining in this country. The cost of this engine was $8,000.21


Child of Charles Ogden White and Clara Belle Stevenson:

+2i. George Ogden White, born 22 May 1897 in Myrtle Creek, Douglas County, Oregon; died 15 January 1949. Married Nellie C. Cox.

  1. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Charles Ogden White, born: July 1850 [1900 US Census shows May 1850]; died: 24 July 1937 in Cherry Grove, Washington County, Oregon [from record, which includes a brief obituary giving the names of his wife and two children, and the name and link for one child].
  2. Find a Grave (website). Smith Valley Cemetery, Willseyville, Tioga County, New York, Charles White and Francis A. White [separate records]: Charles O. White / Born May 1850 / Francis A. White / Born May 10, 1852 [from gravestone]. This is believed to be Charles Ogden White and his first wife Francis A. The inscriptions are on the large monument in the White plot, and includes his parents Charles B. White and Nancy A. Smith [see their entries]. It is thought that they were included on the monument long before they died, but that they are not buried there, since there are no death dates inscribed. Immediately below the inscription for Francis [where her death date would be] is: William G. Black / 1911-1979, apparently a spouse of a White descendant.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Tioga County, Candor, Image 35, Charles B. White, 25, New York, farmer; Nancy White, 20, New York; Charles O. White, 6/12, New York; Alex Fuller, 17, New York, laborer; Morgan A. White, 27, New York, merchant.
  4. New York State Census, 1855, Tioga County, Town of Candor, Third Election District, Charles B. White, 28, Tompkins [County], farmer; wife Nancy A. White, 23, Tioga; son Charles O. White, 5, Tioga; son Asa F. White, 1, Tioga.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Tioga County, Candor, Page 95, Chas White, 35, NY, farmer; Nancy White, 29, NY; Ogden White, 11, NY; Frank White, 7, NY; Morgan White, 3, NY.
  6. New York State Census, 1865, Tioga County, Candor, Page 54, Charles B. Smith, 40, Tompkins, parent of 3 children, farmer; Nancy A. White, 34, Tioga; Charles O. White, 15, Tioga; Asa F. White, 11, Tioga; Edward Morgan White, 7, Tioga.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Tioga County, Candor, Page 12, Charles B. White, 45, New York, carpenter; Nancy A. White, 39, New York; Charles O. White, 21, New York; Edward M. White, 12, New York.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Illinois, Cook County, Jefferson, ED 215, Page No. 94, Charles White, 28, New York, renovates marble; wife Francis White, 25, Indiana; brother Edward M. White, 22, New York, renovates marble.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Oregon, Douglas County, Myrtle Creek, Enumeration District 57, Sheet No. 1A, family of C. O. White (50, New York, May 1850, horse dealer); wife of 3 years Clara B. White (27, Oregon, Nov 1872, 2 children, 2 living); step daughter Mabel Mayo (9, Oregon, Aug 1890); son Geo. O. White (2, Oregon, May 1898).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Oregon, Douglas County, Myrtle Creek Town, Enumeration District 88, Sheet No. 4A, family of Charles O. White (66, New York, real estate); wife of 15 years Clara B. White (37, Oregon, 2 children, 2 living); step daughter Mable A. Mayo (19, Oregon); son Georgie B. White (11, Oregon).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, Enumeration District 93, Sheet No. 4A, Charles O. White, 63, New York, grocer; wife Mary D. White, 42, Canada, naturalized in 1903.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Oregon, Washington County, Cherry Grove, ED 34-11, Sheet No. 1B, Charles O. White, 81, New York, 23 at first marriage, farmer; wife Mary D. White, 50, Canada, 18 at first marriage.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Myrtle Creek IOOF Cemetery, Myrtle Creek, Douglas County, Oregon, Clara Bell Stevenson White, born: 6 November 1872 in Oregon; died: 5 May 1958 in Douglas County, Oregon [from record, which also provides notes about her birth, parents, marriages, and children; and links for her parents, daughter, and siblings].
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Oregon, Douglas County, Myrtle Creek Town, Enumeration District 139, Sheet 1B, family of Fred S. Johnson (31, Oregon, commercial trader); wife Madge M. Johnson (29, Oregon); daughter Marjorie M. Johnson (2, 7/12, Oregon); mother in law Clara B. White (46, Oregon).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Oregon, Douglas County, Myrtle Creek Town, Enumeration District 10-55, Sheet No. 1A, family of Madge M. Gazley (38, Oregon, cafe owner, first married age 23); daughter Marjorie M. Gazley (12, Oregon); daughter Blossom Gazley (5, Oregon); son James Gazley (4, California); mother Clara B. White (55, Oregon, divorced, cook, cafe); grandmother Mary A. Stevenson (78, Oregon, widow); servant Allodera Neal (23, Oregon, divorced, waitress, cafe); daughter Charlene C. Neal (3, 11/12, Oregon); son Charles W. Neal (2, Oregon).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Oregon, Douglas County, Myrtle Creek Town, Enumeration District 10-44, Sheet No. 1A, family of Madge M. Gazley (47, Oregon); daughter Marjorie M. Gazley (22, Oregon); daughter Blossom M. Gazley (15, Oregon); son James F. Gazley (14, California); mother Clara B. White (68, Oregon, widow).
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Oregon, Douglas County, Town of Myrtle Creek, E.D. 10-44, Sheet No. 4, Madge M. Gazley, 60, Oregon, widow; son James F. Gazley, 24, California, laborer, saw mill; daughter-law Bobby Jean Gazley, 17, Oregon; grand daughter Kathlyn D. Gazley, Jan., Oregon; mother Clara B. White, 77, Oregon, widow.
  18. Divorce, The Evening News, Roseburg, Oregon, 8 October 1910, Mrs. Charles O. White, of Myrtle Creek, was granted a divorce from her husband, Charles White, in circuit court this morning.
  19. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Mary Jane Davis White, born: 1869; died: 1958 [from record]. The birth date is significantly different from birth dates derived from US Census records and her marriage certificate (with Charles Ogden White). Although her parents are not identified in her findagrave entry, the John James Davis in the same cemetery shows, in his findagrave entry, his death certificate with his parents listed as the same as Mary’s parents on her marriage certificate (although the mother’s maiden name varies slightly. Finally, they are buried in the same Section 109, Lot 294. John is therefore believed to be Mary’s brother.
  20. California Marriages 1850-1945, available at familysearch.org, Marriage License and Certificate, Local Register No. 2570, Charles Ogden White, age 64, born in New York, divorced, 3rd marriage, son of Charles B. White and Nancy A. Smith, both of New York; and Mary J. Davis, age 41, born in Canada, divorced, 2nd marriage, daughter of Richard Davis and Annie Frier, both of Ireland; married on 19 May 1919 in Los Angeles, California.
  21. Ithaca Daily News, Wednesday Evening, October 9, 1912. Available at fultonhistory.com.
Second Generation
2. George Ogden White2 (Charles1), born 22 May 1897 in Myrtle Creek, Douglas County, Oregon;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 15 January 1949.8 George married, ca. 1918, Nellie C. Cox6, 8, 9 (born 19 September 1897 in Michigan, the daughter of James Cox and Elizabeth Jane Lennon;5, 7, 9, 10 Nellie died September 19799). George and Nellie are buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.8, 9

Children of George Ogden White and Nellie C. Cox:

+3i. Jeannette Elizabeth ‘Betty’ White, born 2 July 1920 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon; died 2003. Married Ted Lewis Somerville.
+4ii. Barbara Maxine White, born 10 June 1922 in Oregon; died 30 August 1981. Married Warren E. Somerville.

  1. Oregon Births and Christenings, 1868-1929; George Ogden White, born: 22 May 1897 in Myrtle Creek, Douglas, Oregon; father: Charles Ogden White; mother: Clarabelle Stevenson.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Myrtle Creek IOOF Cemetery, Myrtle Creek, Douglas County, Oregon, Clara Bell Stevenson White, born: 6 November 1872 in Oregon; died: 5 May 1958 in Douglas County, Oregon [from record, which also provides notes about her birth, parents, marriages, and children; and links for her parents, daughter, and siblings].
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Oregon, Douglas County, Myrtle Creek, Enumeration District 57, Sheet No. 1A, family of C. O. White (50, New York, May 1850, horse dealer); wife of 3 years Clara B. White (27, Oregon, Nov 1872, 2 children, 2 living); step daughter Mabel Mayo (9, Oregon, Aug 1890); son Geo. O. White (2, Oregon, May 1898).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Oregon, Douglas County, Myrtle Creek Town, Enumeration District 88, Sheet No. 4A, family of Charles O. White (66, New York, real estate); wife of 15 years Clara B. White (37, Oregon, 2 children, 2 living); step daughter Mable A. Mayo (19, Oregon); son Georgie B. White (11, Oregon).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, Enumeration District 30, Sheet No. 13B, George O. White, 21 Oregon, salesman, hardware store; wife Nellie C. White, 22, Michigan.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Oregon, Clackamas County, Lake Grove, ED 3-51, Sheet No. 1A, George O. White, 32, Oregon, age 21 at first marriage, salesman, hardware; Nellie C. White, 32, Michigan, age 21 at first marriage; daughter Betty E. White, 9, Oregon; daughter Barbara M. White, 7, Oregon.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Oregon, Clackamas County, Lake Grove, ED 3-38, Sheets No. 2B and 3A, George O. White, 42, Oregon, salesman, hardware; wife Nellie C. White, 42, Michigan; daughter Jeannette E. White, 19, Oregon, campus helper; daughter Barbara M. White, 17, Oregon.
  8. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, George Ogden White, born: 22 May 1898 [birth record indicates 1897]; died: 15 January 1949 [from record, which includes his obituary that gives the names of his wife, children, mother, and sister, and provides the names and links for his wife, parents, sibling, and children].
  9. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Nellie C. Cox White, born: 19 September 1897; died: September 1979 [from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, siblings, and chlidren].
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Washington, Klickitat County, Fruit Valley, ED 108, Sheet No. 13B, James Cox, 73, Canada, immigrated 1865, bedridden; wife of 52 years Eliza Cox, 70, Ireland, immigrated 1865, 15 children, 11 living, farmer, fruit farm; daughter Nellie Cox, 12, Michigan.
Third Generation
3. Jeannette Elizabeth ‘Betty’ White3 (George,2 Charles1), born 2 July 1920 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon;1, 2, 3, 4 died 2003.2 Betty married, 1944, Ted Lewis Somerville5, 6 (born 10 November 1918 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, the son of Lewis O. Somerville and Camille _____;5 Ted died 1995 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia5). Betty and Ted are buried in Skyline Memorial Gardens, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.2, 5

Children of Jeannette Elizabeth ‘Betty’ White and Ted Lewis Somerville:

+5i. Georgia Lee Somerville, born 6 December 1944. Married Enrique Richard ‘Rick’ Paez.
+6ii. David Ted Somerville, born 1951. Married Gigi _____.
 7iii. Kim Lori Somerville, born 1953.6

4. Barbara Maxine White3 (George,2 Charles1), born 10 June 1922 in Oregon;3, 4, 7 died 30 August 1981.7 Barbara married Warren E. Somerville6 (born ____, the son of Lewis O. Somerville and Camille _____). Barbara is buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.7

Children of Barbara Maxine White and Warren E. Somerville:

+8i. Jill Camille Somerville, born 1946. Married Richard Olson.
+9ii. Cecilia Somerville, born 1948. Married Doug Croswell.

  1. Birth Announcement, The Oregon Daily Journal, Portland, Oregon, 3 July 1920, a daughter born 2 July 1920 in Portland to Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. White.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Skyline Memorial Gardens, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Betty Somerville, born: 1920; died: 2003 [from record, which provides the names of her parents, spouse, and sibling].
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Oregon, Clackamas County, Lake Grove, ED 3-51, Sheet No. 1A, George O. White, 32, Oregon, age 21 at first marriage, salesman, hardware; Nellie C. White, 32, Michigan, age 21 at first marriage; daughter Betty E. White, 9, Oregon; daughter Barbara M. White, 7, Oregon.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Oregon, Clackamas County, Lake Grove, ED 3-38, Sheets No. 2B and 3A, George O. White, 42, Oregon, salesman, hardware; wife Nellie C. White, 42, Michigan; daughter Jeannette E. White, 19, Oregon, campus helper; daughter Barbara M. White, 17, Oregon.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Skyline Memorial Gardens, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Ted L. Somerville, born: 10 November 1918 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; died: 1995 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, and sibling].
  6. Email between Georgia Lee Somerville Paez and Lee Gazlay, January 2016 (various dates), exchanging information on the ancestors and descendants of Charles Ogden White.
  7. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Barbara Maxine Somerville, born: 10 June 1922 in Oregon; died: 30 August 1981 [from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and sibling].
Fourth Generation
5. Georgia Lee Somerville4 (Jeannette ‘Betty’,3 George,2 Charles1), born 6 December 1944.1, 2 Georgia married, 16 October 1965, Enrique Richard ‘Rick’ Paez1, 3 (born 3 October 1941, parents not determined2). Their marriage ended in divorce on 27 July 1982 in Dallas, Texas.3

Children of Georgia Lee Somerville and Enrique Richard ‘Rick’ Paez:

 10i. Christopher Scott Paez, born 20 November 1966.1, 4
+11ii. Alicia Elizabeth Paez, born 1 January 1969. Married Craig Christopher Coroneos.
 12iii. Enrique Kevin Paez, born 22 April 1970.1, 4

6. David Ted Somerville4 (Jeannette ‘Betty’,3 George,2 Charles1), born 1951.1 David married Gigi _____1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of David Ted Somerville and Gigi _____:

 13i. Danielle Somerville.
 14ii. Hailey Somerville.

8. Jill Camille Somerville4 (Barbara,3 George,2 Charles1), born 1946.1 Jill married Richard Olson1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Jill Camille Somerville and Richard Olson:

 15i. Kristen Olsen.

9. Cecilia Somerville4 (Barbara,3 George,2 Charles1), born 1948.1 Cecilia married Doug Croswell1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Cecilia Somerville and Doug Croswell:

+16i. Penny Croswell, Married Matt Porche.

  1. Email between Georgia Lee Somerville Paez and Lee Gazlay, January 2016 (various dates), exchanging information on the ancestors and descendants of Charles Ogden White.
  2. voteref.com.
  3. Texas Divorce Index, 1968-2010, Enrique R. Paez, age 40; Georgia L. Paez; divorced on 27 July 1982 in Dallas, Texas; married on 16 October 1965; 3 children under age 18.
  4. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
Fifth and Sixth Generations
11. Alicia Elizabeth Paez5 (Georgia,4 Jeannette ‘Betty’,3 George,2 Charles1), born 1 January 1969.1, 2 Alicia married, 26 March 2006 in Bexar County, Texas, Craig Christopher Coroneos1, 3 (born 16 March 1972, parents not determined2).

Children of Alicia Elizabeth Paez and Craig Christopher Coroneos:

 17i. Nicholas Lee Coroneos, born xxxx.
 18ii. Tino Christopher Coroneos, born xxxx.

16. Penny Croswell5 (Cecilia,4 Barbara,3 George,2 Charles1). Penny married Matt Porche1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Penny Croswell and Matt Porche:

 19i. Spencer Porche.

  1. Email between Georgia Lee Somerville Paez and Lee Gazlay, January 2016 (various dates), exchanging information on the ancestors and descendants of Charles Ogden White.
  2. voteref.com.
  3. Texas Marriages, 1966-2010, Craig C. Coroneos, age 34; Alicia E. Paez, age 37; married on 26 March 2006 in Bexar [County], Texas.