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Bessie D. Anderson 1910–2007 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Oct 1910

Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 05 Oct 2007

Death Location: Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Father: John Davis

Mother: Helen Davis

Spouse(s): Edwin Anderson

Children(s): Gloria Anderson

In 1910, Bessie D. Anderson entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to John Meredith Davis And Helen M Davis. In 1920, Bessie D. Anderson resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. In 1930, Bessie D. Anderson resided in Hanover, Virginia, USA. Bessie D. Anderson married Edwin Bernard Anderson, and had children including Gloria Davis Anderson. Bessie D. Anderson passed away in 2007 in Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1910, Bessie D. Anderson entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to John Meredith Davis And Helen M Davis.
  • In 1920, Bessie D. Anderson resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • In 1930, Bessie D. Anderson resided in Hanover, Virginia, USA.
  • Bessie D. Anderson married Edwin Bernard Anderson, and had children including Gloria Davis Anderson.
  • Bessie D. Anderson passed away in 2007 in Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Davis
1889–1963
Birth Location: Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA
JD
Helen Davis
1891–1975
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
HD

Spouses(s)

Edwin Anderson
1902–1980
Birth Location: Kewanee, Henry, Illinois, USA
EA

Children(s)

Gloria Anderson
1927–2016
Birth Location: Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
GA

Bessie Anderson's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Anderson
1910–2007
Birth Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Meredith Davis
1889–1963
Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Helen (M) Davis
1891–1975
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (B. "Willie") Atherton
1862–
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Bettie (Bell) Bassett
1865–1939
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Sarah Bassett
1830–1882
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bessie Anderson's Descendants

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Bessie (D.) Anderson (21 Oct 1910–05 Oct 2007) m. Edwin (Bernard) Anderson (12 Apr 1902–19 Jan 1980)
  1. 1. Gloria (Davis) Anderson 1927–2016 m. William (Thaddus) Ward 1931–2014

Bessie Anderson's Timeline

16 Records

1910
21 Oct 1910
Birth of Bessie D. Anderson in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 10
Bessie D. Anderson resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 20
Bessie D. Anderson resided here in Hanover, Virginia, USA
Hanover, Virginia, USA
1931
1931
Age 21
Bessie D. Anderson resided here in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 25
Bessie D. Anderson resided here in Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1939
1939
Age 29
Bessie D. Anderson resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 30
Bessie D. Anderson resided here in Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
1944
1944
Age 34
Bessie D. Anderson resided here in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1949
1949
Age 39
Bessie D. Anderson resided here in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 40
Bessie D. Anderson resided here in Riverview, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
Riverview, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
1952
1952
Age 42
Bessie D. Anderson resided here in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1954
1954
Age 44
Bessie D. Anderson resided here in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1955
1955
Age 45
Bessie D. Anderson resided here in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1958
1958
Age 48
Bessie D. Anderson resided here in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
2007
03 Oct 2007
Age 97
Death of Bessie D. Anderson in Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
2007
05 Oct 2007
Age 97
Burial of Bessie D. Anderson in Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1910
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04259; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 28-21
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: 1960
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 75
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hampton, Hampton (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2342201
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 3 Jan 1926; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA; ,0.61116296,0.2447935,0.661217&xid=3398
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Riverview, Elizabeth

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 75

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hanover, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hampton, Hampton (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2342201

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04259; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 28-21

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04259; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 28-21

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Riverview, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Riverview, Elizabeth

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Oct 2007
    Event Place: Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: 1960
    [2] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 05 Oct 2007
    Event Place: Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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