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Bessie May Cross 1887–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Dec 1887

Birth Location: Wayne, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 24 Dec 1968

Death Location: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Levi Sr

Mother: Rachel Roberts

Spouse(s): Elmer Gray

Children(s): Norva Gray, George Gray, Harry Sr

The story of Bessie May Cross began in 1887 in Wayne, Iowa, USA. In 1900, Bessie May Cross resided in Walnut, Wayne, Iowa, USA. In 1935, Bessie May Cross resided in Wenbrost, Madison, Iowa. Bessie May Cross married Elmer Gray, and had children including George Elmer Gray, Harry Levi Gray Sr, Norva Edwin Gray. Bessie May Cross passed away in 1968 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Bessie May Cross began in 1887 in Wayne, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1900, Bessie May Cross resided in Walnut, Wayne, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1935, Bessie May Cross resided in Wenbrost, Madison, Iowa.
  • Bessie May Cross married Elmer Gray, and had children including George Elmer Gray, Harry Levi Gray Sr, Norva Edwin Gray.
  • Bessie May Cross passed away in 1968 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bessie Cross's Ancestors

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Bessie Cross
1887–1968
Birth Place: Wayne, Iowa, USA
Parents
Levi Simon Cross Sr
1854–1904
Chautauqua, New York, USA
Rachel (Ellen) Roberts
1856–1936
Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Jesse Roberts
1823–1894
Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, USA
Isophenia (R) Baker
1824–1905
Westchester, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Baker
1795–1873
Rachel Dilworth
1801–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Baker
1745–1827
Mary Yarnall
1752–1825

Bessie Cross's Descendants

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Bessie (May) Cross (14 Dec 1887–24 Dec 1968) m. Elmer Gray (29 Sep 1878–1958)
  1. 1. Norva (Edwin) Gray 1905–1949
  2. 2. George (Elmer) Gray 1920–1987 m. Corene (Barbara) Prichard 1917–1998
    1. 1. George (Edwin) Gray 1940–2003
  3. 3. Harry (Levi Gray) Sr 1907–1990 m. Hazel (Gusinta) Busch 1912–1989
    1. 1. Harry (Levi Gray) Jr 1934–1984 m. Mary (Jane) Brobst 1932–2012

Bessie Cross's Timeline

5 Records

1887
14 Dec 1887
Birth of Bessie May Cross in Wayne, Iowa, USA
Wayne, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Bessie May Cross resided here in Walnut, Wayne, Iowa, USA
Walnut, Wayne, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Bessie May Cross resided here in Wenbrost, Madison, Iowa
Wenbrost, Madison, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 53
Bessie May Cross resided here in Fort Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Fort Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1968
24 Dec 1968
Age 81
Death of Bessie May Cross in Waukee, Dallas, Iowa, USA
Waukee, Dallas, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1887
    Event Place: Wayne, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fort Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1192; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 77-7
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Walnut, Wayne, Iowa; Roll: 464; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0154; FHL microfilm: 1240464
    [3] Iowa, Select Marriages
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Walnut, Wayne, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Walnut, Wayne, Iowa; Roll: 464; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0154; FHL microfilm: 1240464

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Wenbrost, Madison, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fort Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1192; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 77-7

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Fort Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fort Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1192; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 77-7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1968
    Event Place: Waukee, Dallas, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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