Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Madra Mignon ‘Blossom’ Gazley


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 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Madra Mignon ‘Blossom’ Gazley and one of her descendants down to the second generation.


First Generation
1. Madra Mignon ‘Blossom’ Gazley,1 born 28 December 1924 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, the daughter of James Clyde Gazley and Madge Madra ‘Mabel’ Mayo;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 11 June 2005 in Lane County, Oregon.2, 6 Blossom married, first, 11 November 1944 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Charles Edward Behee8, 9 (born 21 November 1924 in Arkansas, parents not determined;5, 7 Charles died 11 June 1992 in Wallowa County, Oregon7). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1976 in Curry County, Oregon.10 Blossom married, second, 1977 in Multnomah County, Oregon, Bernard J. Noll13 (born 5 August 1924, parents not determined;11, 12 Bernard died 3 December 1982 in Multnomah County, Oregon11, 12). Bernard is buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.11

Child of Madra Mignon ‘Blossom’ Gazley and Charles Edward Behee:

+2i. George Gregory Behee, born 18 May 1947 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon; died 4 July 2001 in Marion County, Oregon. Married (1) Renoma Elizabeth Brooks Married (2) Penelope Ann McCrosky Married (3) Carolyn Joy Merriman Married (4) Louise E. Holzemer Married (5) Susan Violet Bumgarner Married (6) Linda Marie Jacobson.

  1. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Madra Mignon Gazley, born: 28 December 1924 in Portland, Mul[tnomah County] Oregon; mother: Madra M. Mayo; father: James C. Gazley
  2. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Madra M. Noll, died: 11 June 2005; born: 28 December 1924.
  3. 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).
  4. 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).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Oregon, Douglas County, Town of Myrtle Creek, E.D. 10-45, Sheet No. 74, Chas. E. Behee, 29, Arkansas, carpenter, plywood mill; wife Madra M. Behee, 25, Oregon; son George G. Behee, 2, Oregon.
  6. Oregon Death Index, 1971-2008, Madra Mignon Noll, died: 11 June 2005; birth year: 1924; spouse: Bernar; death city: 20 [corresponding to Lane County, Oregon].
  7. Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998; Charles Edward Behee, born: 21 November 1924; died: 11 June 1992 in Wallowa, Oregon.
  8. Marriage Announcement, The News-Review, Roseburg, Oregon, 8 December 1944, marriage of Miss Madra Mignon (Blossom) Gazley and Pfc. Charles Edward Behee, USMC, on 11 November 1944 at St. Stephens Cathedral [Portland, Oregon]. The article provides biographical details and particulars about the wedding.
  9. The News-Review, Roseburg, Oregon, 7 August 1958, Queen, Colorful Weekend Events to Mark Canyonville’s 100th Birthday, in an article Court Represent Pioneer Background, Madge Mayo Gazley is one of the Court members and provides biographic details of her family, including son James Franklin Gazley V, and daughters Marjorie (Mrs. Jay, Jr.) Chaney and Glossom [sic] (Mrs. Charles) Behee.
  10. Oregon Divorce Records, 1961-1985 (available at ancestry.com), Charles Behee and Madra Gazley, 1976 in Curry County, Oregon.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Mount Calvary Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Bernard J. Noll, born: 1924; died: 1982 [from record].
  12. Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998; Bernard J. Noll, died: 3 December 1982 in Multnomah County, Oregon; born: 5 August 1924; spouse’s name: Madra Noll.
  13. Oregon Marriage Indexes, 1906-2008/2009, Bernard Noll and Magda Gazley, 1977 in Multnomah County, Oregon.
Second Generation
2. George Gregory Behee2 (Madra ‘Blossom’1), born 18 May 1947 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon;1, 2 died 4 July 2001 in Marion County, Oregon.1 George married, first, 1968 in Douglas County, Oregon, Renoma Elizabeth Brooks4 (born 3 January 1951, parents not determined3). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1969 in Douglas County, Oregon.5 George married, second, 21 May 1977 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, Penelope Ann McCrosky7 (born 28 January 1949, parents not determined;3 Penelope died 3 November 1992 in Douglas County, Oregon6). George married, third, 16 February 1995 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, Carolyn Joy Merriman8 (born 23 October 1940, parents not determined3). George married, fourth, 10 August 1997 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, Louise E. Holzemer9 (born 29 September 1945, parents not determined3). George married, fifth, 1998 in Deschutes County, Oregon, Susan Violet Bumgarner11 (born 19 October 1952 in Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Dwain C. Bumgarner and Rose Smith;10 Susan died 13 June 200610). George married, sixth, 2000 in Marion County, Oregon, Linda Marie Jacobson12 (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, George Gregory Behee, died: 4 July 2001; born: 18 May 1947 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon; father: Charled E. Behee; mother: Madra M. Gazley.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Oregon, Douglas County, Town of Myrtle Creek, E.D. 10-45, Sheet No. 74, Chas. E. Behee, 29, Arkansas, carpenter, plywood mill; wife Madra M. Behee, 25, Oregon; son George G. Behee, 2, Oregon.
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1971 (available at www.ancestry.com), George G. Behee and Renoma Elizabeth Brooks, married in 1968 in Douglas County, Oregon.
  5. Oregon, U.S., State Divorces, 1925-1971 (available at www.ancestry.com), George Gregory Behee and Renoma Elizabeth Brooks, divorced in 1969 in Douglas County, Oregon.
  6. Oregon Death Index, 1971-2008, Penelope Ann Behee, died: 3 November 1992 in Douglas [County], Oregon; spouse’s name: George.
  7. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, George G. Behee and Penelope A. McCrosky, both have residences in Oregon; married on 21 May 1977 in Reno, Washoe [County], Nevada.
  8. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, George G. Behee and Carolyn J. Merriman, both have residence in Oregon; married on 16 February 1995 in Reno, Washoe [County], Nevada.
  9. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, George Gregory Behee and Louise E. Holzemer, both residents of Oregon; married on 10 August 1997 in Reno, Washoe [County], Nevada.
  10. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Susan Violet Bumgarner, alias: Susan Violet Strid, Susan Violet Booker; died: 13 June 2006; born: 19 October 1952 in Janesville, Wisconsin; father: Dwain C. Bumgarner; mother: Rose Smith.
  11. Oregon Marriage Indexes, 1906-2008/2009, George Gregory Behee and Susan Violet Bumgarner, married in 1998 in Deschutes [County], Oregon.
  12. Oregon Marriage Indexes, 1906-2008/2009, George Gregory Behee and Linda Marie Jacobson, married in 2000 in Marion [County], Oregon.