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Bessie Leota Clark 1920–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jan 1920

Birth Location: Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 28 Aug 1989

Death Location: Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA

Father: Sam Clark

Mother: Mary Roach

Spouse(s): Daniel Flatt

Children(s):

In 1920, Bessie Leota Clark entered the world in Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA, born to Sam Gilbert Clark And Mary Leoda Roach. In 1930, Bessie Leota Clark resided in Du Quoin, Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA. In 1950, Bessie Leota Clark resided in Valle, Jefferson, Missouri, USA. Bessie Leota Clark married Daniel Franklin Flatt. Bessie Leota Clark passed away in 1989 in Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1920, Bessie Leota Clark entered the world in Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA, born to Sam Gilbert Clark And Mary Leoda Roach.
  • In 1930, Bessie Leota Clark resided in Du Quoin, Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1950, Bessie Leota Clark resided in Valle, Jefferson, Missouri, USA.
  • Bessie Leota Clark married Daniel Franklin Flatt.
  • Bessie Leota Clark passed away in 1989 in Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA.

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Bessie Clark's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Clark
1920–1989
Birth Place: Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA
Parents
Sam Gilbert Clark
1877–1932
St. Clair County, Illinois, United States of America
Mary (Leoda) Roach
1898–1967
Du Quoin, Perry County, Illinois, United States of America
Grandparents
Samuel (Gilford) Clark
1830–1919
Shropshire County, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain
Virginia Donnon
1848–
Cowpen Point, Missippi, USA
Matthew (J.) Roach
1847–1911
Pickneyville, Perry, Illinois, USA
Susan (Elizabeth) Murray
1860–1945
Jefferson County, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bessie Clark's Timeline

4 Records

1920
13 Jan 1920
Birth of Bessie Leota Clark in Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA
Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 10
Bessie Leota Clark resided here in Du Quoin, Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA
Du Quoin, Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 30
Bessie Leota Clark resided here in Valle, Jefferson, Missouri, USA
Valle, Jefferson, Missouri, USA
1989
28 Aug 1989
Age 69
Death of Bessie Leota Clark in Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA
Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340285
    [2] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Valle, Jefferson, Missouri; Roll: 4051; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 50-44

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Du Quoin, Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340285

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Valle, Jefferson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Valle, Jefferson, Missouri; Roll: 4051; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 50-44

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jefferson, Missouri
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Valle, Jefferson, Missouri; Roll: 4051; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 50-44

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1989
    Event Place: Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA

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