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Bessie Morton 1866–1922 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jul 1866

Birth Location: USA

Death Date: 15 Jan 1922

Death Location: United States

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Spouse(s): John Haynes

Children(s): Nellie Haynes, Mary Rickman-Bailey, Vera Haynes, Landon Haynes, Clyde Haynes

In 1866, Bessie Morton entered the world in USA, born to Jack Morton And Melvina Reynolds. In 1900, Bessie Morton resided in Civil District 8, Marshall, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, Bessie Morton resided in Civil District 1, Marshall, Tennessee, USA. Bessie Morton married John Bell Haynes, and had children including Clyde Haynes, Landon C Haynes, Mary Melissa Rickman Bailey, Nellie M Haynes, Vera Genora Haynes. Bessie Morton passed away in 1922 in United States.

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Biography

  • In 1866, Bessie Morton entered the world in USA, born to Jack Morton And Melvina Reynolds.
  • In 1900, Bessie Morton resided in Civil District 8, Marshall, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, Bessie Morton resided in Civil District 1, Marshall, Tennessee, USA.
  • Bessie Morton married John Bell Haynes, and had children including Clyde Haynes, Landon C Haynes, Mary Melissa Rickman Bailey, Nellie M Haynes, Vera Genora Haynes.
  • Bessie Morton passed away in 1922 in United States.

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Bessie Morton
1866–1922
Birth Place: USA
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Bessie Morton's Descendants

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Bessie Morton (12 Jul 1866–15 Jan 1922) m. John (Bell) Haynes (29 Oct 1859–22 Oct 1902)
  1. 1. Nellie (M) Haynes 1888–1982 m. William (Montgomery) Gabard 1890–1931
    1. 1. John Gabard 1910–
    2. 2. Joseph (Charles) Gabard 1912–1968 m. Anne (Thomas) Gabard 1924–2018
    3. 3. Sarah Gabard 1917–
    4. 4. Elma Gabard 1920–
    5. 5. Eleanor (H) Gabard 1920–
    6. 6. William (Montgomery "Billie" Gabard) Jr 1923–
  2. 2. Mary (Melissa) Rickman-Bailey 1887–1976
  3. 3. Vera (Genora) Haynes 1883–1903
  4. 4. Landon (C.) Haynes 1891–1893
  5. 5. Clyde Haynes 1885–

Bessie Morton's Timeline

5 Records

1866
12 Jul 1866
Birth of Bessie Morton in USA
USA
1900
1900
Age 34
Bessie Morton resided here in Civil District 8, Marshall, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 8, Marshall, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 44
Bessie Morton resided here in Civil District 1, Marshall, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Marshall, Tennessee, USA
1922
14 Jan 1922
Age 56
Death of Bessie Morton in Chapel Hill, Marshall, Tennessee, USA
Chapel Hill, Marshall, Tennessee, USA
1922
15 Jan 1922
Age 56
Burial of Bessie Morton in United States
United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1866
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 143
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 8, Marshall, Tennessee; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0086; FHL microfilm: 1241587
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 8, Marshall, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 8, Marshall, Tennessee; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0086; FHL microfilm: 1241587

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Marshall, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1922
    Event Place: Chapel Hill, Marshall, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 143
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1922
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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