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Bessie Leona Norris 1898–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Dec 1898

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 17 Jun 1966

Death Location: Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Daniel Norris

Mother: Jemima Williams

Spouse(s): Charles White

Children(s): Charles Jr, Marion White, Evelyn White

The story of Bessie Leona Norris began in 1898 in North Carolina. In 1900, Bessie Leona Norris resided in Lee Township, Columbus, North Carolina. In 1910, Bessie Leona Norris resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina. Bessie Leona Norris married Charles Devon White, and had children including Charles Devon White Jr, Evelyn Janice White, Marion Elizabeth White. Bessie Leona Norris passed away in 1966 in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Bessie Leona Norris began in 1898 in North Carolina.
  • In 1900, Bessie Leona Norris resided in Lee Township, Columbus, North Carolina.
  • In 1910, Bessie Leona Norris resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina.
  • Bessie Leona Norris married Charles Devon White, and had children including Charles Devon White Jr, Evelyn Janice White, Marion Elizabeth White.
  • Bessie Leona Norris passed away in 1966 in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Norris
1866–1940
Birth Location: Columbus Co., N.C.
DN
Jemima Williams
1860–1938
Birth Location: N.C.
JW

Spouses(s)

Charles White
1891–1931
Birth Location: Nichols SC
CW

Children(s)

Charles Jr
1924–1990
Birth Location: New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
CJ
Marion White
1921–1928
Birth Location: wilmington, North Carolina, United States
MW
Evelyn White
1929–1997
Birth Location: Wilimgton N, North Carolina
EW

Bessie Norris's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Norris
1898–1966
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Daniel Jasper Norris
1866–1940
Columbus Co., N.C.
Jemima Williams
1860–1938
N.C.
Grandparents
Thomas (Norris) Pvt
1822–1880
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Penelope Soles
1835–1880
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Norris
1785–1863
Martha Butler
1800–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Norris
1768–
John Butler
1759–1847
Ann Chandler
1763–1833

Bessie Norris's Descendants

1.
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Bessie (Leona) Norris (24 Dec 1898–17 Jun 1966) m. Charles (Devon) White (6 Nov 1891–17 Oct 1931)
  1. 1. Charles (Devon White) Jr 1924–1990
  2. 2. Marion (Elizabeth) White 1921–1928
  3. 3. Evelyn (Janice) White 1929–1997

Bessie Norris's Timeline

9 Records

1898
24 Dec 1898
Birth of Bessie Leona Norris in North Carolina
North Carolina
1900
1900
Age 2
Bessie Leona Norris resided here in Lee Township, Columbus, North Carolina
Lee Township, Columbus, North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 12
Bessie Leona Norris resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 12
Bessie Leona Norris resided here in Middle Creek, Wake, North Carolina
Middle Creek, Wake, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 22
Bessie Leona Norris resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 32
Bessie Leona Norris resided here in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
1947
Abt 1947
Age 49
Bessie Leona Norris resided here in White-Ville
White-Ville
1950
1950
Age 52
Bessie Leona Norris resided here in Brunswick, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Brunswick, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1966
17 Jun 1966
Age 68
Death of Bessie Leona Norris in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1898
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 244-05-1632; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 845.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1189; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 34; FHL microfilm: 1241189.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Middle Creek, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1135; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0103; Image: 930; FHL microfilm: 1375148.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0032; Image: 249; FHL microfilm: 1375117.
    [8] North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: .
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Brunswick, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 2583; Page: 72; Enumeration District: 24-43
    [12] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [13] North Carolina, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lee Township, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1189; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 34; FHL microfilm: 1241189.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0032; Image: 249; FHL microfilm: 1375117.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Middle Creek, Wake, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Middle Creek, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1135; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0103; Image: 930; FHL microfilm: 1375148.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 845.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1947
    Event Place: White-Ville
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The News and Observer; Publication Date: 13 Apr 1947; Publication Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; ,0.039778803,0.61441374,0.22718552&xid=33

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Brunswick, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Brunswick, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 2583; Page: 72; Enumeration District: 24-43

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1966
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 244-05-1632; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] North Carolina, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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