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Bessie Parker 1910–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 December 1910

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 11 June 1942

Death Location: Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA

Father: Roland Parker

Mother: Lelia Ramsey

Spouse(s): Paul Peterson

Children(s):

The story of Bessie Parker began in 1910 in South Carolina. In 1910, Bessie Parker resided in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA. In 1920, Bessie Parker resided in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA. Bessie Parker married Paul Peterson, and had children including Annie Mae Peterson, Pauline Peterson, Ruby Lee Peterson. Bessie Parker passed away in 1942 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Bessie Parker began in 1910 in South Carolina.
  • In 1910, Bessie Parker resided in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Bessie Parker resided in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA.
  • Bessie Parker married Paul Peterson, and had children including Annie Mae Peterson, Pauline Peterson, Ruby Lee Peterson.
  • Bessie Parker passed away in 1942 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Roland Parker
1879–1963
Birth Location: of Gowdeysville,Union,South Carolina,USA
RP
Lelia Ramsey
1883–1958
Birth Location: South Carolina
LR

Spouses(s)

Paul Peterson
1908–1977
Birth Location: South Carolina
PP

Children(s)

Bessie Parker's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Parker
1910–1942
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Roland Thomas Parker
1879–1963
of Gowdeysville,Union,South Carolina,USA
Lelia (Lee "Willie") Ramsey
1883–1958
South Carolina
Grandparents
Elizabeth Parker
1851–1936
South Carolina
Betty (Elizabeth) Peterson
1865–1944
S Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Parker
1812–
Sarah Mathis
1809–1878
Tom Peterson
1838–1910
Mary Peterson
1838–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sarah Martin
1824–1871

Bessie Parker's Timeline

7 Records

1910
4 December 1910
Birth of Bessie Parker in South Carolina
South Carolina
1910
1910
Bessie Parker resided here in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 10
Bessie Parker resided here in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 20
Bessie Parker resided here in Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 25
Bessie Parker resided here in Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina
Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 30
Bessie Parker resided here in Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1942
11 June 1942
Age 32
Death of Bessie Parker
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 December 1910
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3797; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 11-18
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1690; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 185
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: 2191; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0017; Image: 524.0; FHL microfilm: 2341925
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1454; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1375467
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1454; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1375467

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1690; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 185

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: 2191; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0017; Image: 524.0; FHL microfilm: 2341925

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3797; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 11-18

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3797; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 11-18

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 June 1942
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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