YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Bessie Martha Porter 1861–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 May 1861

Birth Location: Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 13 Sep 1941

Death Location: Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA

Father: John Porter

Mother: Martha Dexter

Spouse(s): Milton Selus

Children(s): Frank Selus, Arthur Selus, Myrtle Selus, Ernest Selus, Mildred Selus

Bessie Martha Porter was born in 1861 in Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada, the child of John B Porter And Martha Anna Dexter. In 1900, Bessie Martha Porter resided in Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota, USA. Bessie Martha Porter married Milton Van Selus, and had children including Arthur Van Selus, Ernest Van Selus, Frank Van Selus, Mildred Van Selus, Myrtle Belle Van Selus. Bessie Martha Porter passed away in 1941 in Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA.

Find more search results for Bessie Porter
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:
A
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 Martha Porter was born in 1861 in Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada, the child of John B Porter And Martha Anna Dexter.
  • In 1900, Bessie Martha Porter resided in Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota, USA.
  • Bessie Martha Porter married Milton Van Selus, and had children including Arthur Van Selus, Ernest Van Selus, Frank Van Selus, Mildred Van Selus, Myrtle Belle Van Selus.
  • Bessie Martha Porter passed away in 1941 in Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Porter
1806–1868
Birth Location: Cornwallis, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
JP
Martha Dexter
1825–1901
Birth Location: Granville, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
MD

Spouses(s)

Milton Selus
1862–1953
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
MS

Children(s)

Frank Selus
1885–
Birth Location: Minnesota, USA
FS
Arthur Selus
1887–
Birth Location: Minnesota, USA
AS
Myrtle Selus
1891–1973
Birth Location: Dundas, Rice, Minnesota, USA
MS
Ernest Selus
1895–
Birth Location: Minnesota, USA
ES
Mildred Selus
1903–
Birth Location: Minnesota, USA
MS

Bessie Porter's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Porter
1861–1941
Birth Place: Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
John B Porter
1806–1868
Cornwallis, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Martha (Anna) Dexter
1825–1901
Granville, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Edmund Porter
1768–1854
Cornwallis, Kings, NS
Hannah Cogswell
1769–1848
Nova Scotia, Canada
George (Barber) Dexter
1779–1863
Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah (Ann) Croscup
1805–1865
Nova Scotia, Canada
Great-Grandparents
John Porter
1720–1786
Phebe English
1729–1768
Aaron Cogswell
1735–1869
Susanna Edgarton
1739–1778
Richard Dexter
1756–1842
Martha Hatch
1757–1816
John Croscup
1775–1875
Ann Quereau
1774–1874
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Porter
1700–1761
Richard English
1690–1748
Mary Hinksman
1688–1748
Hezekiah Cogswell
1706–1806
Susanna Bailey
1710–1800
John Dexter
1705–1790
Joanna Parker
1715–1783
Naylor Hatch
1731–1804
Martha Atkins
1731–1811
Ludwig Croscup
1730–1819
Mary Krous
1740–1828
Joshua Quereau
1753–1839
Sarah Travis
1755–1809

Bessie Porter's Descendants

1.
BP
Bessie (Martha) Porter (3 May 1861–13 Sep 1941) m. Milton (Van) Selus (Apr 1862–1953)
  1. 1. Frank (Van) Selus 1885–
  2. 2. Arthur (Van) Selus 1887–
  3. 3. Myrtle (Belle Van) Selus 1891–1973 m. Byrd (Augustus) Ludwig 1884–1943
    1. 1. Lillian (Marie) Ludwig 1915–1994 m. Chester (Arthur) Linton 1915–1978
      1. 1. Beverly (J) Linton 1935–2021
      2. 2. James (A) Linton 1940–1996
      3. 3. Pat Linton 1948–2015
    2. 2. Mildred (Mae) Ludwig 1913–1994 m. Gilbert (James) Linton 1909–1973
      1. 1. Wayne (Gilbert) Linton 1937–1990
      2. 2. Donald (James) Linton 1940–1999
      3. 3. Byrd (Augustus) Linton 1943–2002
      4. 4. Sally (Lou) Linton 1947–2022
      5. 5. LeRoy (Edward) Linton 1948–1970
      6. 6. Robert (Bryan) Linton 1950–2021
  4. 4. Ernest (Van) Selus 1895–
  5. 5. Mildred (Van) Selus 1903–

Bessie Porter's Timeline

7 Records

1861
3 May 1861
Birth of Bessie Martha Porter in Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada
1900
1900
Age 39
Bessie Martha Porter resided here in Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota, USA
Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
Bessie Martha Porter resided here in Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
1920
1920
Age 59
Bessie Martha Porter resided here in Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
1935
1935
Age 74
Bessie Martha Porter resided here in Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
1940
1940
Age 79
Bessie Martha Porter resided here in Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
1941
13 Sep 1941
Age 80
Death of Bessie Martha Porter in Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 May 1861
    Event Place: Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04462; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 7-4
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1979; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 43
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1240788
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1702; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1375715

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1870
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1702; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1375715

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bridgewater, Rice, Minnesota; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1240788

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1702; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1375715

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1979; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 43

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04462; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 7-4

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04462; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 7-4

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1941
    Event Place: Dewey, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
Find more search results for Bessie Porter

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