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Bessie Lawrence 1923–2010 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 May 1923

Birth Location: Winnsboro, Franklin, Texas, USA

Death Date: 15 May 2010

Death Location: Austin County, Texas, USA

Father: Tom Lawrence

Mother: Willie Wheat

Spouse(s): Milton Nitzsche, Hilton Bustin

Children(s):

In 1923, Bessie Lawrence entered the world in Winnsboro, Franklin, Texas, USA, born to Tom L Lawrence And Willie Mayetta Wheat. In 1930, Bessie Lawrence resided in Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas. In 1935, Bessie Lawrence resided in Cypress, TX. Bessie Lawrence married Hilton Ray Bustin, Milton Walter Nitzsche. Bessie Lawrence passed away in 2010 in Austin County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1923, Bessie Lawrence entered the world in Winnsboro, Franklin, Texas, USA, born to Tom L Lawrence And Willie Mayetta Wheat.
  • In 1930, Bessie Lawrence resided in Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas.
  • In 1935, Bessie Lawrence resided in Cypress, TX.
  • Bessie Lawrence married Hilton Ray Bustin, Milton Walter Nitzsche.
  • Bessie Lawrence passed away in 2010 in Austin County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Tom Lawrence
1899–1975
Birth Location: Franklin, Texas
TL
Willie Wheat
1901–1998
Birth Location: Wood County, Texas, USA
WW

Spouses(s)

Milton Nitzsche
1919–2003
Birth Location: Frelsberg, Colorado, Texas, USA
MN
Hilton Bustin
1921–1954
Birth Location: Forest, Scott, Mississippi, United States
HB

Children(s)

Bessie Lawrence's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Lawrence
1923–2010
Birth Place: Winnsboro, Franklin, Texas, USA
Parents
Tom L. Lawrence
1899–1975
Franklin, Texas
Willie (Mayetta) Wheat
1901–1998
Wood County, Texas, USA
Grandparents
Samuel (Thomas) Lawrence
1860–1935
Mt Vernon, Franklin, Texas, United States
Fannie (Virginia Elizabeth) Burkes
1872–1929
Texas, United States
Issac (Drew) Wheat
1849–1934
Emory, Rains, Texas, United States
Lona (Lindsey Wheat) Bryan
1879–1927
Louisiana, United States
Great-Grandparents
Asa Lawrence
1866–1935
Pauline Hirams
1824–1900
Joseph Burkes
1827–1878
Mary Burks
1825–1915
James Wheat
1813–1899
Mary Robbins
1815–1865
Samuel Bryan
1857–1937
EMMA Bryant
1861–1909
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Asa Lawrence
1790–1866
Ann Davis
1790–
Samuel Sr.
1801–1860
Louise Thomas
1815–1870
Nathan Burks
1805–1840
Ruth Martin
1802–1856
William Jeffreys
1797–1879
Malinda Borden
1801–1893
David Wheat
1791–1880
Elizabeth Baker
1796–1836
George Bryan
1830–
Ida Brooks
1832–

Bessie Lawrence's Timeline

5 Records

1923
23 May 1923
Birth of Bessie Lawrence in Winnsboro, Franklin, Texas, USA
Winnsboro, Franklin, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 7
Bessie Lawrence resided here in Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas
Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas
1935
1935-1993
Age 12
Bessie Lawrence resided here in Cypress, TX
Cypress, TX
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 17
Bessie Lawrence resided here in Franklin, Texas, United States
Franklin, Texas, United States
2010
15 May 2010
Age 87
Death of Bessie Lawrence in Round Top, Fayette, Texas
Round Top, Fayette, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 May 1923
    Event Place: Winnsboro, Franklin, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas; Roll: 2333; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 300.0.
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 452-32-0254; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Brenham Banner Press; Publication Date: 18 05 2010; Publication Place: Brenham, TX, USA
    [5] Texas, Find a Grave Index
    [6] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Texas; Roll: T627_4035; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 80-9

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas; Roll: 2333; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 300.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935-1993
    Event Place: Cypress, TX
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Texas; Roll: T627_4035; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 80-9

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Franklin, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Texas; Roll: T627_4035; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 80-9

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Shelby
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Brenham Banner Press; Publication Date: 18 05 2010; Publication Place: Brenham, TX, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 May 2010
    Event Place: Round Top, Fayette, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 452-32-0254; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Brenham Banner Press; Publication Date: 18 05 2010; Publication Place: Brenham, TX, USA
    [3] Texas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Austin County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Find a Grave Index
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