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Bessie Dow 1906–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 May 1906

Birth Location: Seattle, King, Washington, USA

Death Date: 5 Mar 1976

Death Location: Cypress, Orange County, California, United States of America

Father: Hendry Dow

Mother: Aun Maxwell

Spouse(s): Carl Dennis, Newell Crossmon

Children(s): Geraldine Crossman

The story of Bessie Dow began in 1906 in Seattle, King, Washington, USA. In 1910, Bessie Dow resided in Prairie, Skagit, Washington, USA. Bessie Dow married Carl Frederick Dennis, Newell Belton Crossmon, and had children including Geraldine Crossman. Bessie Dow passed away in 1976 in Cypress, Orange County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Bessie Dow began in 1906 in Seattle, King, Washington, USA.
  • In 1910, Bessie Dow resided in Prairie, Skagit, Washington, USA.
  • Bessie Dow married Carl Frederick Dennis, Newell Belton Crossmon, and had children including Geraldine Crossman.
  • Bessie Dow passed away in 1976 in Cypress, Orange County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bessie Dow's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Dow
1906–1976
Birth Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Parents
Hendry Howitt (Harry) Dow
1869–1939
Mearns, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Aun ((Annie) McKinsey McKay) Maxwell
1880–1961
Polmont, Stirlingshire
Grandparents
David (Colin) Maxwell
1860–1935
Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Agnes McKay
1859–1900
Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Colin Maxwell
1827–1916
Mary Hill
1836–1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bessie Dow's Descendants

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Bessie Dow (18 May 1906–5 Mar 1976) m. Carl (Frederick) Dennis (2 Nov 1908–23 Mar 1992) m. Newell (Belton) Crossmon (20 May 1902–16 Apr 1927)
  1. 1. Geraldine Crossman 1924–1987

Bessie Dow's Timeline

7 Records

1906
18 May 1906
Birth of Bessie Dow in Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Seattle, King, Washington, USA
1910
1910
Age 4
Bessie Dow resided here in Prairie, Skagit, Washington, USA
Prairie, Skagit, Washington, USA
1920
1920
Age 14
Bessie Dow resided here in Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Seattle, King, Washington, USA
1935
1935
Age 29
Bessie Dow resided here in Youngstown, Ohio
Youngstown, Ohio
1940
1940
Age 34
Bessie Dow resided here in San Antonio, Los Angeles, California, USA
San Antonio, Los Angeles, California, USA
1944
1944
Age 38
Bessie Dow resided here in Everett, Washington, USA
Everett, Washington, USA
1976
5 Mar 1976
Age 70
Death of Bessie Dow in Lynwood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Lynwood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1906
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, Births, 1883-1935, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Births, 1891-1919; Film Info: Various county birth registers. Microfilm
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Antonio, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00250; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 19-640
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T625_1927; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 137
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Prairie, Skagit, Washington; Roll: T624_1667; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0244; FHL microfilm: 1375680
    [5] Washington, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1961, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Seattle, Washington; NAI Number: 4449160; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group N
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Prairie, Skagit, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Prairie, Skagit, Washington; Roll: T624_1667; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0244; FHL microfilm: 1375680

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Aug 1914
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington
    Record Source: Washington, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1961, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Seattle, Washington; NAI Number: 4449160; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T625_1927; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 137

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Youngstown, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Antonio, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00250; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 19-640

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: San Antonio, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Antonio, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00250; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 19-640

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Everett, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Prince Rupert, British Columbia
    Record Source: Washington, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1961, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Seattle, Washington; NAI Number: 4449160; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Washington, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1961, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Seattle, Washington; NAI Number: 4449160; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1976
    Event Place: Lynwood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cypress, Orange County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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