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Bessie L Howell 1890–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Aug 1890

Birth Location: Kennedy, Lamar, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 29 Aug 1960

Death Location: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Michael Sr

Mother: Mary Hunnicutt

Spouse(s): J. Bobo

Children(s): Hazel Ewing, Leslie Bobo

In 1890, Bessie L Howell entered the world in Kennedy, Lamar, Alabama, USA, born to Michael Newton Howell Sr And Mary Elizabeth Hunnicutt. In 1900, Bessie L Howell resided in Steen, Lamar, Alabama, USA. Bessie L Howell married J Leslie Bobo, and had children including Hazel Elizabeth Ewing, Leslie Howell Bobo. Bessie L Howell passed away in 1960 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1890, Bessie L Howell entered the world in Kennedy, Lamar, Alabama, USA, born to Michael Newton Howell Sr And Mary Elizabeth Hunnicutt.
  • In 1900, Bessie L Howell resided in Steen, Lamar, Alabama, USA.
  • Bessie L Howell married J Leslie Bobo, and had children including Hazel Elizabeth Ewing, Leslie Howell Bobo.
  • Bessie L Howell passed away in 1960 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bessie Howell's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Howell
1890–1960
Birth Place: Kennedy, Lamar, Alabama, USA
Parents
Michael Newton Howell Sr
1860–1896
United States of America
Mary (Elizabeth) Hunnicutt
1861–1914
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Elijah Howell
1826–1891
New Lexington, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States of America
Abigail (Sophronia) Shepherd
1828–1902
North Carolina, USA
Elijah Howell
1826–1891
New Lexington, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States of America
Abigail (Sophronia) Shepherd
1828–1902
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bessie Howell's Descendants

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Bessie (L) Howell (29 Aug 1890–29 Aug 1960) m. J. (Leslie) Bobo (27 March 1894–23 March 1942)
  1. 1. Hazel (Elizabeth) Ewing 1916–2009
  2. 2. Leslie (Howell) Bobo 1918–1989

Bessie Howell's Timeline

5 Records

1890
29 Aug 1890
Birth of Bessie L Howell in Kennedy, Ala
Kennedy, Ala
1890
29 Aug 1890
Birth of Bessie L Howell in Kennedy, Lamar, Alabama, USA
Kennedy, Lamar, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 10
Bessie L Howell resided here in Steen, Lamar, Alabama, USA
Steen, Lamar, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
Bessie L Howell resided here in Steens, Lamar, Alabama, USA
Steens, Lamar, Alabama, USA
1960
29 Aug 1960
Age 70
Death of Bessie L Howell in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1890
    Event Place: Kennedy, Ala
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1890
    Event Place: Kennedy, Lamar, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Steen, Lamar, Alabama; Roll: 23; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0053
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Commercial Appeal; Publication Date: 30 Aug 1960; Publication Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA; ,0.81078374,0.38865805,0.9956708&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Steen, Lamar, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Steen, Lamar, Alabama; Roll: 23; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0053

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Steens, Lamar, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 1140 Central
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Commercial Appeal; Publication Date: 30 Aug 1960; Publication Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA; ,0.81078374,0.38865805,0.9956708&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1960
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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