YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Bessie V Pickens 1883–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Mar 1883

Birth Location: Clendenin, Mason, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 28 May 1962

Death Location: Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, USA

Father: Arial Pickens

Mother: Louisa Burrows

Spouse(s): Robert Persinger

Children(s): Robert Persinger, Earl Persinger, Retha Persinger, Arthur Persinger

Bessie V Pickens was born in 1883 in Clendenin, Mason, West Virginia, USA, the child of Arial Andrew Pickens And Louisa M Burrows. In 1900, Bessie V Pickens resided in Clendenin, Mason, West Virginia, USA. Bessie V Pickens married Robert Allen Persinger, and had children including Arthur C Persinger, Earl W Persinger, Retha B Persinger, Robert G Persinger. Bessie V Pickens passed away in 1962 in Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, USA.

Find more search results for Bessie Pickens
BP

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Bessie V Pickens was born in 1883 in Clendenin, Mason, West Virginia, USA, the child of Arial Andrew Pickens And Louisa M Burrows.
  • In 1900, Bessie V Pickens resided in Clendenin, Mason, West Virginia, USA.
  • Bessie V Pickens married Robert Allen Persinger, and had children including Arthur C Persinger, Earl W Persinger, Retha B Persinger, Robert G Persinger.
  • Bessie V Pickens passed away in 1962 in Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bessie Pickens's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Pickens
1883–1962
Birth Place: Clendenin, Mason, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Arial Andrew Pickens
1858–1936
Hogsett, Mason, West Virginia, USA
Louisa (M) Burrows
1863–1935
Point Pleasant, Mason, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Isabella (Almira "Belle") Boles
1839–1919
Daniel Burrows
1836–1936
Virginia, USA
Catherine Johnson
1848–1921
Jackson, Amelia, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Levi Burrows
1805–1870
Sarah Cottrill
1800–1861
Isaac Johnson
1825–
Rachel Casto
1822–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jesse Burrows
1765–1850
Susanah Lambert
1771–1845
Catherine ACHORS
1775–1848

Bessie Pickens's Descendants

1.
BP
Bessie (V) Pickens (25 Mar 1883–28 May 1962) m. Robert (Allen) Persinger (20 Jun 1877–9 Jan 1964)
  1. 1. Robert (G) Persinger 1920–2000
  2. 2. Earl (W) Persinger 1908–1963
  3. 3. Retha (B) Persinger 1905–1983
  4. 4. Arthur (C) Persinger 1904–1962

Bessie Pickens's Timeline

3 Records

1883
25 Mar 1883
Birth of Bessie V Pickens in Clendenin, Mason, West Virginia, USA
Clendenin, Mason, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 17
Bessie V Pickens resided here in Clendenin, Mason, West Virginia, USA
Clendenin, Mason, West Virginia, USA
1962
28 May 1962
Age 79
Death of Bessie V Pickens in Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, USA
Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1883
    Event Place: Clendenin, Mason, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clendenin, Mason, West Virginia; Roll: 1765; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241765

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Clendenin, Mason, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clendenin, Mason, West Virginia; Roll: 1765; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241765

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 May 1962
    Event Place: Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE