YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Bessie O. (Maberry) Cooper 1912–1994 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Mar 1912

Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 29 Apr 1994

Death Location: Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA

Father: Luther Cooper

Mother: Samantha Dingus

Spouse(s): Oscar Sturgill

Children(s): Paul Sturgill, Fred Sturgill, Eulis Sturgill, Harold Sturgill, Granville Sturgill, Velma Sturgill, Lula Sturgill

Bessie O. (Maberry) Cooper was born in 1912 in Letcher County, Kentucky, USA, the child of Luther Mayberry Cooper And Samantha Susan Dingus. In 1920, Bessie O. (Maberry) Cooper resided in Cumberland, Letcher, Kentucky. In 1930, Bessie O. (Maberry) Cooper resided in Richmond, Wise, Virginia. Bessie O. (Maberry) Cooper married Oscar Lile Sturgill, and had children including Bettina J Sturgill, Eulis Sturgill, Frances Jane Sturgill, Fred Browny Sturgill, Granville Sturgill, Harold Ted Sturgill, Lula Mae Sturgill, Paul Cecil Sturgill, Teresa Kay Sturgill, Velma Sturgill. Bessie O. (Maberry) Cooper passed away in 1994 in Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for Bessie Cooper
BC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Bessie O. (Maberry) Cooper was born in 1912 in Letcher County, Kentucky, USA, the child of Luther Mayberry Cooper And Samantha Susan Dingus.
  • In 1920, Bessie O. (Maberry) Cooper resided in Cumberland, Letcher, Kentucky.
  • In 1930, Bessie O. (Maberry) Cooper resided in Richmond, Wise, Virginia.
  • Bessie O. (Maberry) Cooper married Oscar Lile Sturgill, and had children including Bettina J Sturgill, Eulis Sturgill, Frances Jane Sturgill, Fred Browny Sturgill, Granville Sturgill, Harold Ted Sturgill, Lula Mae Sturgill, Paul Cecil Sturgill, Teresa Kay Sturgill, Velma Sturgill.
  • Bessie O. (Maberry) Cooper passed away in 1994 in Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bessie Cooper's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Cooper
1912–1994
Birth Place: Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Luther Mayberry Cooper
1879–1941
Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
Samantha (Susan) Dingus
1889–1936
Wise County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Joseph (C. Dingus) Sr.
1855–1923
Cove Creek, Virginia, USA
Rachel (Rebecca Alafair) Mullins
1854–1910
Letcher County, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Dingus
1815–1890
Mahala Wells
1819–1890
Joseph Mullins
1834–1929
Mahala Shepherd
1835–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John *
1774–1831
Nancy *
1778–1845

Bessie Cooper's Descendants

1.
BC
Bessie (O. (Maberry)) Cooper (31 Mar 1912–29 Apr 1994) m. Oscar (Lile) Sturgill (6 Mar 1909–May 1973)
  1. 1. Paul (Cecil) Sturgill 1932–2003 m. Rebecca (Peggy Ruth) Gilbert 1935–1994 m. Betty (Faye) Fisher 1946–2017
  2. 2. Fred (Browny) Sturgill 1936–1990
  3. 3. Eulis Sturgill 1940–2012
  4. 4. Harold (Ted) Sturgill 1934–2003 m. Mamie (Dee) Jenkins 1936–2013
  5. 5. Granville Sturgill 1938–2021
  6. 6. Velma Sturgill 1942–2004 m. Paul (Luther (Tony)) Isom 1923–
  7. 7. Lula (Mae) Sturgill 1946–2012 m. Clyde (Haywood) Owens 1938–2002

Bessie Cooper's Timeline

6 Records

1912
31 Mar 1912
Birth of Bessie O. (Maberry) Cooper in Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
Bessie O. (Maberry) Cooper resided here in Cumberland, Letcher, Kentucky
Cumberland, Letcher, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 18
Bessie O. (Maberry) Cooper resided here in Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Richmond, Wise, Virginia
1935
1935
Age 23
Bessie O. (Maberry) Cooper resided here in Roda, Wise, Virginia
Roda, Wise, Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 28
Bessie O. (Maberry) Cooper resided here in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
1994
29 Apr 1994
Age 82
Death of Bessie O. (Maberry) Cooper in Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA
Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1912
    Event Place: Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T627_4302; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 98-28.
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 228-54-0979; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: 1958-1959.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cumberland, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T625_587; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 63; Image: 276.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: 2465; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 324.0; FHL microfilm: 2342199.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cumberland, Letcher, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cumberland, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T625_587; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 63; Image: 276.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: 2465; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 324.0; FHL microfilm: 2342199.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Roda, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T627_4302; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 98-28.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T627_4302; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 98-28.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1994
    Event Place: Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 228-54-0979; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: 1958-1959.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE