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Bessie Pittman 1897–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 August 1897

Birth Location: Louisiana

Death Date: 3 March 1936

Death Location: Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: William Jenkins

Mother: Pheriba Corkern

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Bessie Pittman began in 1897 in Louisiana. In 1900, Bessie Pittman resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA. In 1910, Bessie Pittman resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA. Bessie Pittman passed away in 1936 in Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Bessie Pittman began in 1897 in Louisiana.
  • In 1900, Bessie Pittman resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1910, Bessie Pittman resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA.
  • Bessie Pittman passed away in 1936 in Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Jenkins
1860–1931
Birth Location: Washington, Louisiana, United States
WJ
Pheriba Corkern
1862–1926
Birth Location: Louisiana
PC

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bessie Pittman's Ancestors

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Bessie Pittman
1897–1936
Birth Place: Louisiana
Parents
William Henry "Bill" Jenkins
1860–1931
Washington, Louisiana, United States
Pheriba (Alice) Corkern
1862–1926
Louisiana
Grandparents
Abner Jenkins
1807–
Louisiana
Susan Finney
1854–
Louisiana
Great-Grandparents
William Finney
1795–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bessie Pittman's Timeline

5 Records

1897
3 August 1897
Birth of Bessie Pittman in Louisiana
Louisiana
1900
1900
Age 3
Bessie Pittman resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
Bessie Pittman resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
Bessie Pittman resided here in Police Jury Ward 9, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 9, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1936
3 March 1936
Age 39
Death of Bessie Pittman
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 August 1897
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 9, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: T625_635; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 148; Image: 509
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 585; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1240585
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: T624_534; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1374547
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 585; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1240585

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: T624_534; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1374547

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 9, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 9, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: T625_635; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 148; Image: 509

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 March 1936
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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