Family Group Sheet
NameBluford W. Petitt, Half 2C2R
Birth3 Mar 1906, Logan, Hocking Co., Ohio
Death12 Aug 1977, Coos Bay, Coos Co., Oregon
FatherJames Everett Petitt (1875-1958)
MotherAnna Elizabeth Jack (1877-1934)
Other spousesLydia
Marriageabt 1926, Coos Co., Oregon
Divorceabt 1931, Coos Co., Oregon
SpouseMyrtle Mae Masales
Birth12 Apr 1910, Marshfield, Coos Co., Oregon
Death13 Mar 2002, Coos Bay, Coos Co., Oregon
FatherHerbert Ransom Masales (1876-1955)
MotherCora B. (~1882-1957)
Other spousesCecil August Smith
Children
1 MGlen Petitt, Half 3C1R
Birthabt Feb 1927, Coos Co., Oregon
2 FMaxine Petitt , Half 3C1R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
SpouseMr. Redburn
Notes for Bluford W. Petitt
His gravestone, a double one with his second wife, says Petitt, Bluford W., 1906 - 1977 ; Lydia, 1907 - 1975.
His obituary reported “Graveside services for Bluford William Petitt, 71, of North Bend, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park with the Rev. Marvin Wray of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of North Bend officiating.
Mr. Petitt, was born March 3, 1906 in Logan, Ohio, and died Aug 12 in Coos Bay. He had been a resident of the Bay Area for most of his life and was employed by Hillstrom Shipbuilders as a corker until his retirement.
His wife, Lydia, preceded him in death Aug 2, 1975. Survivors include a son, William Petitt of North Bend; a daughter, Maxine Redburn of Coos Bay, sisters Laura Toscamp of North Bend, Helen Edmonds of Montana, Florence Burlingcourt of Albany, two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.”
His obituary reported “Graveside services for Bluford William Petitt, 71, of North Bend, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park with the Rev. Marvin Wray of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of North Bend officiating.
Mr. Petitt, was born March 3, 1906 in Logan, Ohio, and died Aug 12 in Coos Bay. He had been a resident of the Bay Area for most of his life and was employed by Hillstrom Shipbuilders as a corker until his retirement.
His wife, Lydia, preceded him in death Aug 2, 1975. Survivors include a son, William Petitt of North Bend; a daughter, Maxine Redburn of Coos Bay, sisters Laura Toscamp of North Bend, Helen Edmonds of Montana, Florence Burlingcourt of Albany, two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.”
Census Notes for Bluford W. & Myrtle Mae (Family)
1930 census of Coos Co., Oregon, Eastside North precinct, enumerated 8 April, lists on p. 1B as family #15:
Petitt, Blueford, 23, b. Ohio Ky Ohio, age at first marriage 19, laborer at ship yard; Myrtie, wife, 20, b. Oregon U.S. Missouri, age at first marriage 15; Glen, son, 3 2/12; Maxine, dau, 1 6/12. Both children born Oregon Ohio Oregon.
Petitt, Blueford, 23, b. Ohio Ky Ohio, age at first marriage 19, laborer at ship yard; Myrtie, wife, 20, b. Oregon U.S. Missouri, age at first marriage 15; Glen, son, 3 2/12; Maxine, dau, 1 6/12. Both children born Oregon Ohio Oregon.
