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Bessie May McConnell 1888–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 May 1888

Birth Location: Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 17 Feb 1968

Death Location: Republic, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: John McConnell

Mother: Mary Keltner

Spouse(s): William McElhaney

Children(s): Gladys McElhaney, Glenn McElhaney

In 1888, Bessie May McConnell entered the world in Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA, born to John Aaron Mcconnell And Mary Frances Molly Keltner. In 1900, Bessie May McConnell resided in Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA. In 1910, Bessie May McConnell resided in Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA. Bessie May McConnell married William Bill Mcelhaney, and had children including Gladys M Mcelhaney, Glenn E Mcelhaney. Bessie May McConnell passed away in 1968 in Republic, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Bessie May McConnell entered the world in Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA, born to John Aaron Mcconnell And Mary Frances Molly Keltner.
  • In 1900, Bessie May McConnell resided in Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1910, Bessie May McConnell resided in Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA.
  • Bessie May McConnell married William Bill Mcelhaney, and had children including Gladys M Mcelhaney, Glenn E Mcelhaney.
  • Bessie May McConnell passed away in 1968 in Republic, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John McConnell
1864–1934
Birth Location: Springfield, Greene, MO, USA
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Mary Keltner
1869–1903
Birth Location: , Greene, Missouri, USA
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Spouses(s)

William McElhaney
1886–1951
Birth Location: Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA
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Children(s)

Gladys McElhaney
1908–1926
Birth Location: Greene County, Missouri, United States of America
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Glenn McElhaney
1909–1990
Birth Location: Brookline, Greene County, Missouri
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Bessie McConnell's Ancestors

Self
Bessie McConnell
1888–1968
Birth Place: Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA
Parents
John Aaron McConnell
1864–1934
Springfield, Greene, MO, USA
Mary (Frances "Molly") Keltner
1869–1903
, Greene, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Charles) McConnell
1837–1868
Polk County, Missouri, USA
Hannah (Blanche) Bledsoe
1840–1922
Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
George (T.) Keltner
1847–1935
Ozark, Christian, Missouri, USA
Martha (Caroline) Gamble
1843–1925
Giles County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
William McConnell
1807–1911
Mary Martin
1807–1874
John Sr.
1802–1877
Mary Bacon
1807–1878
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Bedsaul
1778–1829
Catherine Edwards
1789–1807
Charles Bacon
1788–1847
Uratha Hale
1788–1830

Bessie McConnell's Descendants

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Bessie (May) McConnell (16 May 1888–17 Feb 1968) m. William ("Bill") McElhaney (04 Aug 1886–21 Jun 1951)
  1. 1. Gladys (M) McElhaney 1908–1926
  2. 2. Glenn (E.) McElhaney 1909–1990 m. Dorothy Stewart 1910–2015

Bessie McConnell's Timeline

9 Records

1888
16 May 1888
Birth of Bessie May McConnell in Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA
Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Bessie May McConnell resided here in Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA
Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Bessie May McConnell resided here in Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA
Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA
1916
28 Jun 1916
Age 28
Bessie May McConnell was married in Republic, Greene, Missouri
Republic, Greene, Missouri
1920
1920
Age 32
Bessie May McConnell resided here in Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA
Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Bessie May McConnell resided here in Brookline, Greene, Missouri
Brookline, Greene, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 52
Bessie May McConnell resided here in Brookline Twp, Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA
Brookline Twp, Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA
1950
1950
Age 62
Bessie May McConnell resided here in Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA
Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA
1968
17 Feb 1968
Age 80
Death of Bessie May McConnell in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 May 1888
    Event Place: Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1916
    Event Place: Republic, Greene, Missouri

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brookline, Greene, Missouri; Roll: T624_781; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1374794

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brookline, Greene, Missouri; Roll: T625_914; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 20

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Brookline, Greene, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brookline, Greene, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02107; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 39-3

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Brookline Twp, Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brookline, Greene, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02107; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 39-3

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Brookline, Greene, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Brookline, Greene, M

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1968
    Event Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, Missouri; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Republic, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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