Who was Bessie Jordan?

Bessie Jordan (1918–1995) was born in Carter, Kentucky and died in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Bessie in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 12 generations of this lineage.

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Bessie Jordan 1918–1995

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Sep 1918 · Carter, Kentucky

Died 6 Jul 1995 · Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio

Father Joseph A Jordan

Mother Cyntha Parker

Siblings Albert A Jordan, Essie Jordan, Eva M Jordan, Evie Jordan, Lonnie Jordan, Mart Jordan, Roy Jordan, Tishie Jordan, Vernon Jordan, Ves Jordan, Virgil C Jordan

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph A Jordan

Cyntha Parker

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1918, Bessie Jordan entered the world in Carter, Kentucky, born to joseph a jordan and cyntha parker. Bessie Jordan passed away in 1995 in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio.

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Birth of Bessie Jordan in Carter, Kentucky

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1995

Death of Bessie Jordan in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Bessie Jordan

This ancestor line traces from Lenham, Kent, England (1555) to Carter, Kentucky (1918) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Bessie Jordan (1918–1995) was born in Carter, Kentucky and died in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio. 2 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, 2 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.
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