YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Bessie James 1895–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 January 1895

Birth Location: South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 16 November 1943

Death Location: Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Lafayette James

Mother: Lucretia James

Spouse(s): W Nicholson

Children(s): Ruby Nicholson, Charles Nicholson, Alfred Nicholson

The story of Bessie James began in 1895 in South Carolina, USA. In 1900, Bessie James resided in Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina, USA. In 1930, Bessie James resided in Shaws, Aiken, South Carolina, USA. Bessie James married W Wallace Nicholson, and had children including Alfred L Nicholson, Charles B Nicholson, Ruby Nicholson. Bessie James passed away in 1943 in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for Bessie James
BJ

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

  • The story of Bessie James began in 1895 in South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Bessie James resided in Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Bessie James resided in Shaws, Aiken, South Carolina, USA.
  • Bessie James married W Wallace Nicholson, and had children including Alfred L Nicholson, Charles B Nicholson, Ruby Nicholson.
  • Bessie James passed away in 1943 in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bessie James's Ancestors

Self
Bessie James
1895–1943
Birth Place: South Carolina, USA
Parents
Lafayette W. James
1856–1933
Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina, USA
Lucretia (West) James
1870–1906
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Tüccar (Daniel Willis) James
1830–1912
South Carolina
Dinah Dandridge
1809–1850
Drayton, Oxfordshire, England
Allen West
1831–
South Carolina
Jane West
1846–
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Daniel James
1811–1907
Sophia 2
1818–1870
James Dandridge
1765–1852
Sarah Dandridge
1768–1832
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel James
1782–1828
Anne James
1781–1854
John Hitchcock
1785–1844
Electa Hall
1785–1858
James Dandridge
1724–1769
Elizabeth Dandridge
1724–1809
John Harland
1831–1811
Sarah Ballard
1826–1888

Bessie James's Descendants

1.
BJ
Bessie James (5 January 1895–16 November 1943) m. W (Wallace) Nicholson (abt 1894–16 November 1935)
  1. 1. Ruby Nicholson 1921–
  2. 2. Charles (B) Nicholson 1923–
  3. 3. Alfred (L) Nicholson 1925–

Bessie James's Timeline

4 Records

1895
5 January 1895
Birth of Bessie James in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 5
Bessie James resided here in Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina, USA
Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Bessie James resided here in Shaws, Aiken, South Carolina, USA
Shaws, Aiken, South Carolina, USA
1943
16 November 1943
Age 48
Death of Bessie James in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America
Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 January 1895
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Shaws, Aiken, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 November 1943
    Event Place: Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America
    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