YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Bessie Mae Mapes 1886–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 May 1886

Birth Location: Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 2 Aug 1961

Death Location: Murrayville, Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Ira Mapes

Mother: Sarah Willson

Spouse(s): John Bacon

Children(s): Margaret Bacon, Anna Bacon, Mildred Bacon, Thelma Bacon

In 1886, Bessie Mae Mapes entered the world in Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America, born to Ira M Mapes And Sarah Annie Annie Willson. In 1900, Bessie Mae Mapes resided in Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA. In 1920, Bessie Mae Mapes resided in Nortonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA. Bessie Mae Mapes married John Alonzo Bacon, and had children including Anna E Bacon, Margaret Ellen Bacon, Mildred Irene Bacon, Thelma L Bacon. Bessie Mae Mapes passed away in 1961 in Murrayville, Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America.

Find more search results for Bessie Mapes
BM

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

  • In 1886, Bessie Mae Mapes entered the world in Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America, born to Ira M Mapes And Sarah Annie Annie Willson.
  • In 1900, Bessie Mae Mapes resided in Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1920, Bessie Mae Mapes resided in Nortonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA.
  • Bessie Mae Mapes married John Alonzo Bacon, and had children including Anna E Bacon, Margaret Ellen Bacon, Mildred Irene Bacon, Thelma L Bacon.
  • Bessie Mae Mapes passed away in 1961 in Murrayville, Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bessie Mapes's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Mapes
1886–1961
Birth Place: Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
Ira M Mapes
1855–1915
Illinois
Sarah (Annie "Annie") Willson
1856–
Illinois
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bessie Mapes's Descendants

1.
BM
Bessie (Mae) Mapes (17 May 1886–2 Aug 1961) m. John (Alonzo) Bacon (12 Jul 1885–5 Dec 1969)
  1. 1. Margaret (Ellen) Bacon 1922–2013
  2. 2. Anna (E) Bacon 1914–2008
  3. 3. Mildred (Irene) Bacon 1917–2002
  4. 4. Thelma (L) Bacon 1911–2007

Bessie Mapes's Timeline

7 Records

1886
17 May 1886
Birth of Bessie Mae Mapes in Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America
Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 14
Bessie Mae Mapes resided here in Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Bessie Mae Mapes resided here in Nortonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
Nortonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Bessie Mae Mapes resided here in Waverly, Waverly, Morgan, Illinois, USA
Waverly, Waverly, Morgan, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Bessie Mae Mapes resided here in Waverly, Morgan, Illinois
Waverly, Morgan, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 54
Bessie Mae Mapes resided here in Waverly Election Precinct, Waverly, Morgan, Illinois, USA
Waverly Election Precinct, Waverly, Morgan, Illinois, USA
1961
2 Aug 1961
Age 75
Death of Bessie Mae Mapes in Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America
Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 May 1886
    Event Place: Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waverly, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00861; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 69-42
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: 331; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0084
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: 331; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0084

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Nortonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Waverly, Waverly, Morgan, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Waverly, Morgan, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waverly, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00861; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 69-42

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Waverly Election Precinct, Waverly, Morgan, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waverly, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00861; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 69-42

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1961
    Event Place: Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Murrayville, Morgan County, Illinois, 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