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Bessie Leigh Holland 1910–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Nov 1910

Birth Location: Kenly, NC

Death Date: 20 Feb 1987

Death Location: Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Absalom Sr

Mother: Ella Outland

Spouse(s): John Booker

Children(s): John Jr, Betty Lyons

The story of Bessie Leigh Holland began in 1910 in Kenly, NC. In 1910, Bessie Leigh Holland resided in Beulah, Johnston, North Carolina, USA. In 1920, Bessie Leigh Holland resided in Goldsboro Ward 2, Wayne, North Carolina. Bessie Leigh Holland married John P Booker, and had children including Betty Ann Booker Lyons, John P Booker Jr. Bessie Leigh Holland passed away in 1987 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Bessie Leigh Holland began in 1910 in Kenly, NC.
  • In 1910, Bessie Leigh Holland resided in Beulah, Johnston, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Bessie Leigh Holland resided in Goldsboro Ward 2, Wayne, North Carolina.
  • Bessie Leigh Holland married John P Booker, and had children including Betty Ann Booker Lyons, John P Booker Jr.
  • Bessie Leigh Holland passed away in 1987 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Absalom Sr
1873–1939
Birth Location: Wayne, North Carolina, United States
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Ella Outland
1881–1961
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

John Booker
1907–1980
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

John Jr
1930–2015
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Betty Lyons
1931–1973
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Bessie Holland's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Holland
1910–1987
Birth Place: Kenly, NC
Parents
Absalom B. Holland Sr
1873–1939
Wayne, North Carolina, United States
Ella Outland
1881–1961
North Carolina
Grandparents
William (W.) Holland
1842–1899
North Carolina
Rowena Deans
1854–
North Carolina
James Outland
1854–1913
North Carolina, United States
Fannie Outland
1857–
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Absalom Holland
1799–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elisha Holland
1764–1833
Patience Watkins
1768–1805

Bessie Holland's Descendants

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Bessie (Leigh) Holland (9 Nov 1910–20 Feb 1987) m. John (P) Booker (abt 1907–15 Mar 1980)
  1. 1. John (P Booker) Jr 1930–2015 m. Patricia (E) Boykin 1933–2020
  2. 2. Betty (Ann Booker) Lyons 1931–1973 m. James (Francis) Lyons 1916–1973

Bessie Holland's Timeline

11 Records

1910
9 Nov 1910
Birth of Bessie Leigh Holland in Kenly, NC
Kenly, NC
1910
1910
Bessie Leigh Holland resided here in Beulah, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Beulah, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 10
Bessie Leigh Holland resided here in Goldsboro Ward 2, Wayne, North Carolina
Goldsboro Ward 2, Wayne, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 10
Bessie Leigh Holland resided here in Goldsboro Ward 2, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Goldsboro Ward 2, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 20
Bessie Leigh Holland resided here in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina
Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 20
Bessie Leigh Holland resided here in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA
Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA
1932
1932
Age 22
Bessie Leigh Holland resided here in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
1934
1934
Age 24
Bessie Leigh Holland resided here in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 25
Bessie Leigh Holland resided here in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina
Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 30
Bessie Leigh Holland resided here in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA
Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA
1987
20 Feb 1987
Age 77
Death of Bessie Leigh Holland in Winston Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States of America
Winston Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1910
    Event Place: Kenly, NC
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 239-18-3053; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] North Carolina Birth Index
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina; Roll: 1689; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 902.0.
    [4] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1983-87; Certificate: .
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Goldsboro Ward 2, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1328; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 113; Image: .
    [6] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beulah, Johnston, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1118; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1375131
    [10] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02909; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 34-32

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beulah, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beulah, Johnston, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1118; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1375131

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Goldsboro Ward 2, Wayne, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Goldsboro Ward 2, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1328; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 113; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Goldsboro Ward 2, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Goldsboro Ward 2, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1328; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 113; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina; Roll: 1689; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 902.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina; Roll: 1689; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 902.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02909; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 34-32

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02909; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 34-32

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1983-87; Certificate: .

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1987
    Event Place: Winston Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 239-18-3053; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] North Carolina Birth Index
    [3] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1983-87; Certificate: .
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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