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Bessie Murray 1905–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1905

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 29 May 1970

Death Location: Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Ira Murray

Mother: Lizzie Wentz

Spouse(s): Orville Hendershott

Children(s): Helen Henderchot, Virginia Hendershott, Victor Hendershot

The story of Bessie Murray began in 1905 in Illinois. In 1910, Bessie Murray resided in Forrest, Livingston, Illinois, USA. In 1920, Bessie Murray resided in Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois, USA. Bessie Murray married Orville V Hendershott, and had children including Betty Henderchot, Edna Henderchot, Helen Henderchot, Jean Henderchot, Leroy Henderchot, Mary Maley, Thelma Henderchot, Victor Hendershot, Virginia Hendershott. Bessie Murray passed away in 1970 in Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Bessie Murray began in 1905 in Illinois.
  • In 1910, Bessie Murray resided in Forrest, Livingston, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1920, Bessie Murray resided in Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois, USA.
  • Bessie Murray married Orville V Hendershott, and had children including Betty Henderchot, Edna Henderchot, Helen Henderchot, Jean Henderchot, Leroy Henderchot, Mary Maley, Thelma Henderchot, Victor Hendershot, Virginia Hendershott.
  • Bessie Murray passed away in 1970 in Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ira Murray
1873–1950
Birth Location: Illinois
IM
Lizzie Wentz
1880–1939
Birth Location: Illinois
LW

Spouses(s)

Orville Hendershott
1899–
Birth Location: Illinois
OH

Children(s)

Helen Henderchot
1923–
Birth Location: Illinois
HH
Virginia Hendershott
1934–1995
Birth Location: Odell Living, Illinois
VH
Victor Hendershot
1926–
Birth Location: Illinois
VH

Bessie Murray's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Murray
1905–1970
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
Ira R. Murray
1873–1950
Illinois
Lizzie Wentz
1880–1939
Illinois
Grandparents
William Murray
1835–1898
Pennsylvania
Hester (Grien) (Green)
1845–1900
Ohio
Benjamin Wince
1853–1931
Ohio
Hattie Norman
1858–1941
Illinois
Great-Grandparents
David Murray
1803–1884
Elizabeth Mikesell
1814–1896
Joseph Green
1810–1890
Catharn Green
1812–1878
Samuel Wince
1791–
Rebecca Price
1790–1850
Edmund Norman
1814–1864
Amy Bright
1824–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Murray
1780–1820
Elizabeth Wellbaum
1784–1851
William Mikesell
1786–1856
Susanna Holsinger
1786–1836
James Green
1786–1858
Catherine Blankenship
1781–1851
Abraham Wheat
1788–1882
Susanna Houghton
1781–
Peter Wentz
1752–1821
Isaac Norman
1787–1859
Delphia Priest
1789–1855
David Bright
1775–1852
Amy Stenise
1784–1865

Bessie Murray's Descendants

1.
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Bessie Murray (abt 1905–29 May 1970) m. Orville (V) Hendershott (abt 1899–)
  1. 1. Helen Henderchot 1923–
  2. 2. Virginia Hendershott 1934–1995
  3. 3. Victor Hendershot 1926–

Bessie Murray's Timeline

10 Records

1905
abt 1905
Birth of Bessie Murray in Illinois
Illinois
1910
1910
Age 5
Bessie Murray resided here in Forrest, Livingston, Illinois, USA
Forrest, Livingston, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 15
Bessie Murray resided here in Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois, USA
Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 15
Bessie Murray resided here in Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois, USA
Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 25
Bessie Murray resided here in Odell, Livingston, Illinois, USA
Odell, Livingston, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 30
Bessie Murray resided here in Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois
Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 35
Bessie Murray resided here in Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, USA
Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, USA
1945
1945
Age 40
Bessie Murray resided here in Pontiac, Illinois, USA
Pontiac, Illinois, USA
1970
29 MAY 1970
Age 65
Death of Bessie Murray in Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, USA
Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, USA
1970
29 May 1970
Age 65
Death of Bessie Murray in Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois, United States of America
Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1905
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois; Roll: T625_383; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 30
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Odell, Livingston, Illinois; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2340268
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Pantagraph; Publication Date: 30 May 1970; Publication Place: Bloomington, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.43623012,0.7261178,0.6963073
    [6] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00837; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 53-36

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Forrest, Livingston, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois; Roll: T625_383; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 30

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois; Roll: T625_383; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 30

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Odell, Livingston, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Odell, Livingston, Illinois; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2340268

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00837; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 53-36

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00837; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 53-36

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Pontiac, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pontiac
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Pantagraph; Publication Date: 30 May 1970; Publication Place: Bloomington, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.43623012,0.7261178,0.6963073

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 MAY 1970
    Event Place: Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Pantagraph; Publication Date: 30 May 1970; Publication Place: Bloomington, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.43623012,0.7261178,0.6963073

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 May 1970
    Event Place: Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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