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Bessie Pearl Matthews 1924–2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Oct 1924

Birth Location: Ft. Lupton, Weld Co, CO

Death Date: 2002

Death Location: West Salem, Polk County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: James Matthews

Mother: Nellie Sloan

Spouse(s): Calvin Odell

Children(s):

In 1924, Bessie Pearl Matthews entered the world in Ft. Lupton, Weld Co, CO, born to James Christopher Matthews And Nellie Pearl Sloan. In 1930, Bessie Pearl Matthews resided in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA. In 1935, Bessie Pearl Matthews resided in Colwiga, Kerr, California. Bessie Pearl Matthews married Calvin Harry Odell, and had children including Charlene Aleigh Odell Anderson, Gary Odell, James Calvin Odell Dr. Bessie Pearl Matthews passed away in 2002 in West Salem, Polk County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1924, Bessie Pearl Matthews entered the world in Ft. Lupton, Weld Co, CO, born to James Christopher Matthews And Nellie Pearl Sloan.
  • In 1930, Bessie Pearl Matthews resided in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA.
  • In 1935, Bessie Pearl Matthews resided in Colwiga, Kerr, California.
  • Bessie Pearl Matthews married Calvin Harry Odell, and had children including Charlene Aleigh Odell Anderson, Gary Odell, James Calvin Odell Dr.
  • Bessie Pearl Matthews passed away in 2002 in West Salem, Polk County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bessie Matthews's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Matthews
1924–2002
Birth Place: Ft. Lupton, Weld Co, CO
Parents
James Christopher Matthews
1888–1948
Newburg, Warrick Co, IN
Nellie (Pearl) Sloan
1891–1976
Anderson Twp, Warrick Co, IN
Grandparents
Walter (Monroe (Rodney)) Matthews
1863–1928
Warrick Co, IN
Mary (Elizabeth) Helms
1868–1951
Warrick Co., IN
Humphrey (King) Sloan
1849–1919
Casey county Kentucky usa
Mary (Elizabeth) Hill
1852–1928
Hart, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Matthews
1839–1924
Harriett Wells
1843–1913
Christain Helms
1839–1907
Rosena Renchler
1847–1904
Alburtis Nuckols
1829–1883
Mary Hill
1819–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Matthews
1810–1893
Ruth Aylsworth
1811–1890
Pouncey Nuckols
1805–1883
Esther Saunders
1812–1860

Bessie Matthews's Timeline

9 Records

1924
15 Oct 1924
Birth of Bessie Pearl Matthews in Ft. Lupton, Weld Co, CO
Ft. Lupton, Weld Co, CO
1930
1930
Age 6
Bessie Pearl Matthews resided here in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA
Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA
1935
1935
Age 11
Bessie Pearl Matthews resided here in Colwiga, Kerr, California
Colwiga, Kerr, California
1940
1940
Age 16
Bessie Pearl Matthews resided here in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
1974
1974
Age 50
Bessie Pearl Matthews resided here in Salem, Oregon, USA
Salem, Oregon, USA
1975
1975
Age 51
Bessie Pearl Matthews resided here in Salem, Oregon, USA
Salem, Oregon, USA
1993
1993
Age 69
Bessie Pearl Matthews resided here in Salem, OR
Salem, OR
2002
24 Nov 2002
Age 78
Death of Bessie Pearl Matthews in Salem, Marion Co, OR
Salem, Marion Co, OR
2002
2002
Age 78
Burial of Bessie Pearl Matthews in West Salem, Polk County, Oregon, United States of America
West Salem, Polk County, Oregon, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1924
    Event Place: Ft. Lupton, Weld Co, CO
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: m-t0627-00451; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 62-55
    [4] Willamette Valley, Oregon, Death Records, Willamette Valley Genealogical Society; Salem, Oregon; Death, Burial, and Obituary Collection
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 571-26-9444; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; Oregon Death Indexes, 1971-2008; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 2001-2005
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Denver, Denver, Colorado; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2339968
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Statesman Journal; Publication Date: 26 Nov 2002; Publication Place: Salem, Oregon, United States of America; ,0.4859369,0.5155714,0.7379054&xid=

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Denver, Denver, Colorado; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2339968

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Colwiga, Kerr, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: m-t0627-00451; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 62-55

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: m-t0627-00451; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 62-55

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1974
    Event Place: Salem, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1975
    Event Place: Salem, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Salem, OR
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Salem
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Statesman Journal; Publication Date: 26 Nov 2002; Publication Place: Salem, Oregon, United States of America; ,0.4859369,0.5155714,0.7379054&xid=

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Salem, OR
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Nov 2002
    Event Place: Salem, Marion Co, OR
    Record Source:
    [1] Willamette Valley, Oregon, Death Records, Willamette Valley Genealogical Society; Salem, Oregon; Death, Burial, and Obituary Collection
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 571-26-9444; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; Oregon Death Indexes, 1971-2008; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 2001-2005
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Statesman Journal; Publication Date: 26 Nov 2002; Publication Place: Salem, Oregon, United States of America; ,0.4859369,0.5155714,0.7379054&xid=

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 2002
    Event Place: West Salem, Polk County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Willamette Valley, Oregon, Death Records, Willamette Valley Genealogical Society; Salem, Oregon; Death, Burial, and Obituary Collection
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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