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Bessie Norita May 1919–2005 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 December 1919

Birth Location: Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 2005

Death Location: Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Peter Quave

Mother: Lema Quave

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The story of Bessie Norita May began in 1919 in Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA. In 1920, Bessie Norita May resided in Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA. In 1930, Bessie Norita May resided in Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA. Bessie Norita May passed away in 2005 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Bessie Norita May began in 1919 in Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1920, Bessie Norita May resided in Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1930, Bessie Norita May resided in Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA.
  • Bessie Norita May passed away in 2005 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

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Bessie May's Ancestors

Self
Bessie May
1919–2005
Birth Place: Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
Parents
Peter Quave
1894–1938
Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
Lema Quave
1894–1932
D'Iberville, Harrison County, Mississippi, United States of America
Grandparents
Raymond (John) Quave
1851–1908
Seymour, Harrison, Mississippi, United States
Josephine (Mare) Seymour
1859–1948
Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, United States
Emile Fayard
1851–1936
Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi
Mary (Cornelia) Fayard
1856–1935
Harrison County, Mississippi, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Charles Fayard
1830–1895
Victoria Moran
1835–1885
Jules Saujon
1830–1904
Elizabeth Delaunay
1840–1901
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacques Fayard
1783–1858
Cecilia Fayard
1788–1820
Joseph Moran
1809–1880
Virginia Fayard
1814–1842

Bessie May's Timeline

4 Records

1919
11 December 1919
Birth of Bessie Norita May in Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 1
Bessie Norita May resided here in Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
Bessie Norita May resided here in Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
2005
2005
Age 86
Death of Bessie Norita May in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 December 1919
    Event Place: Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi; Roll: T625_876; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 38
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2340881
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi; Roll: T625_876; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 38

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2340881

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2005
    Event Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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