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Bessie Estelle Pierson 1900–1930

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Bessie Pierson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Jan 1900 · Ellis County, Texas, USA
Died 24 Nov 1930 · Tulia, Texas
Father Anderson Pierson (1859–1925)
Mother Miriam Shows (1873–1932)
Spouse Eugene Christopher (1894–1967)
Children Ardell Eugene Christopher, Gary CHRISTOPHER, Germaine Christopher
Siblings Irene F Pierson, James Leslie Pierson, Jessie Gary Pierson, Leron Pearson, Richmond Shows Pierson
Records
1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current U.S., Social Security Applications and … Texas Death Index Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1900, Bessie Estelle Pierson entered the world in Ellis County, Texas, USA, born to anderson monroe pierson and miriam herminaama shows. In 1900, Bessie Estelle Pierson resided in Justice Precinct 4, Ellis, Texas, USA. In 1910, Bessie Estelle Pierson resided in Tulia, Swisher, Texas, USA. Bessie Estelle Pierson married eugene pettus christopher, and had children including ardell eugene christopher, gary francis christopher, germaine christopher. Bessie Estelle Pierson passed away in 1930 in Tulia, Texas.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

  6. 6
    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

  7. 7
    Death Records Texas Death Index

  8. 8
    Record Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

Life Timeline

1900
Birth of Bessie Estelle Pierson in Ellis County, Texas, USA
Birth
1900
Bessie Estelle Pierson resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Ellis, Texas, USA
Residence
1910
Bessie Estelle Pierson resided here in Tulia, Swisher, Texas, USA
Residence
1920
Bessie Estelle Pierson resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Swisher, Texas, USA
Residence
1930
Bessie Estelle Pierson resided here in El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
Residence
1930
Death of Bessie Estelle Pierson in Tulia, Swisher, Texas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Bessie Pierson

This ancestor line traces from Alabama (1835) to Ellis County, Texas, USA (1900) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bessie Pierson (1900–1930) was born in Ellis County, Texas, USA and died in Tulia, Texas. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 3 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

Anderson Pierson
1859–1925 · Father
Miriam Shows
1873–1932 · Mother

Bessie Pierson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Bessie Estelle Pierson PTP
1900–1930
Ellis County, Texas, USA
Parents
Anderson Monroe Pierson PTP
1859–1925
Bibb, Alabama, United States
Miriam HerminaAma Shows PTP
1873–1932
, Bibb, Alabama, UNITED STATES
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
James Benjamin Shows PTP
1846–1936
Bibb, Alabama, United States
Unknown

Bessie Pierson's Descendants

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BP
Bessie Estelle Pierson PTP 1900–1930 m. Eugene Pettus Christopher PTP 1894–1967
  1. 1. Gary Francis CHRISTOPHER PTP 1922–2005
    1. 1. Leslie Christopher PTP 1954–2010
  2. 2. Germaine Christopher PTP 1923–1923