Bessie Lillian Gordy 1898–1983
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15 researchers on YourRoots have Bessie Gordy in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 15 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Bessie Gordy 1898–1983
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1898, Bessie Lillian Gordy entered the world in Richland, Stewart, Georgia, United States, born to james jackson jim jack gordy and mary ida nicholson. Bessie Lillian Gordy married james earl carter, and had children including gloria carter, james earl jimmy 39th president of the united states of america carter jr, william alton billy carter. Bessie Lillian Gordy passed away in 1983 in Americus, Sumter, Georgia, United States.
Sources
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1Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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4Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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5Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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6Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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7Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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8Record ADAM_S_1.FTW
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9Record Nederländerna, GenealogieOnline släkträdsindexindex
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Bessie Gordy
This ancestor line traces from of Aber-bran,Trallong,Breconshire,Wales (1450) to Richland, Stewart, Georgia, United States (1898) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Bessie Gordy (1898–1983) was born in Richland, Stewart, Georgia, United States and died in Americus, Sumter, Georgia, United States. 15 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 15 researchers on YourRoots have Bessie in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Bessie Gordy's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
Bessie Gordy's Descendants
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1. PTP 1937–1988