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Bessie E Phillips 1869 – 1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Sep 1869

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 22 Feb 1937

Death Location: Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Thomas Philips

Mother: Emma Donachy

Spouse(s): Paul Jones

Children(s): Grace Jones, Gertrude Jones, Francena Jones, Elliott Jones

In 1869, Bessie E Phillips entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to Thomas Elliot Philips and Emma Francenia Donachy. In 1880, Bessie E Phillips resided in Weston, Schuyler, New York, USA. In 1900, Bessie E Phillips resided in Albany, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA. Bessie E Phillips married Paul L Jones, and had children including Grace Jones, Gertrude M Jones, Francena H Jones, Elliott P Jones. Bessie E Phillips passed away in 1937 in Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1869, Bessie E Phillips entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to Thomas Elliot Philips and Emma Francenia Donachy.
  • In 1880, Bessie E Phillips resided in Weston, Schuyler, New York, USA.
  • In 1900, Bessie E Phillips resided in Albany, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Bessie E Phillips married Paul L Jones, and had children including Grace Jones, Gertrude M Jones, Francena H Jones, Elliott P Jones.
  • Bessie E Phillips passed away in 1937 in Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Philips
1837 – 1907
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
TP
Emma Donachy
1841 – 1885
Birth Location: Lewisburg, Union, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Paul Jones
1868 – 1928
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
PJ

Children(s)

Grace Jones
1890 – 1921
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
GJ
Gertrude Jones
1893 – 1965
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
GJ
Francena Jones
1896 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
FJ
Elliott Jones
1901 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EJ

Bessie Phillips's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Phillips
1869 – 1937
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Thomas Elliot Philips
1837 – 1907
Pennsylvania
Emma (Francenia) Donachy
1841 – 1885
Lewisburg, Union, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
John (L) Donachy
1815 – 1893
Lewisburg, Union, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (Ann) McFadden
1816 – 1876
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Donachy
1791 – 1845
Veronica Seitz
1793 – 1872
John McFadden
1794 – 1835
Elizabeth Donaldson
1794 – 1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Donachy
1770 – 1841
George Seitz
1754 – 1824
Margaret Burkhardt
1759 – 1846
John McFadden
1766 – 1820
Nancy HARPER
1773 – 1848
Sgt Donaldson
1753 – 1824
Abigail Owen
1759 – 1826

Bessie Phillips's Descendants

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Bessie (E) Phillips (28 Sep 1869 – 22 Feb 1937) m. Paul (L) Jones (18 February 1868 – 21 May 1928)
  1. 1. Grace Jones (13 May 1890 – 28 Mar 1921) m. John (W.) Davidson (abt 1881 – )
    1. 1. Conroy (Paul) Davidson (1 Aug 1908 – )
  2. 2. Gertrude (M) Jones (1893 – 4 Nov 1965) m. Harry Detrick
  3. 3. Francena (H) Jones (1896 – )
  4. 4. Elliott (P) Jones (1901 – )

Bessie Phillips's Timeline

6 Records

1869
28 Sep 1869
Birth of Bessie E Phillips in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 11
Bessie E Phillips resided here in Weston, Schuyler, New York, USA
Weston, Schuyler, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 31
Bessie E Phillips resided here in Albany, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Albany, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
Bessie E Phillips resided here in Towanda Ward 3, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Towanda Ward 3, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 51
Bessie E Phillips resided here in Towanda Ward 2, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Towanda Ward 2, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1937
22 Feb 1937
Age 68
Death of Bessie E Phillips in Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1869
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 029501-032500
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Towanda Ward 2, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1541; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 43
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Weston, Schuyler, New York; Roll: 930; Page: 453D; Enumeration District: 153
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Albany, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1382; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1241382
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Towanda Ward 3, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1319; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1375332
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Weston, Schuyler, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Weston, Schuyler, New York; Roll: 930; Page: 453D; Enumeration District: 153

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Albany, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Albany, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1382; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1241382

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Towanda Ward 3, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Towanda Ward 3, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1319; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1375332

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Towanda Ward 2, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Towanda Ward 2, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1541; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 43

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1937
    Event Place: Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Athens, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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