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Bessie "Bess" Kessner Powell 1890–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 Nov 1890

Birth Location: Spencer, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 15 Aug 1952

Death Location: Chrisney, Spencer, Indiana, USA

Father: Richard Kessner

Mother: Elna Bridges

Spouse(s): James Powell

Children(s):

In 1890, Bessie "Bess" Kessner Powell entered the world in Spencer, Indiana, USA, born to Richard Fillmore Kessner And Elna Bridges. In 1900, Bessie "Bess" Kessner Powell resided in Jackson, Spencer, Indiana. In 1910, Bessie "Bess" Kessner Powell resided in Jackson, Spencer, Indiana. Bessie "Bess" Kessner Powell married James William Powell. Bessie "Bess" Kessner Powell passed away in 1952 in Chrisney, Spencer, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1890, Bessie "Bess" Kessner Powell entered the world in Spencer, Indiana, USA, born to Richard Fillmore Kessner And Elna Bridges.
  • In 1900, Bessie "Bess" Kessner Powell resided in Jackson, Spencer, Indiana.
  • In 1910, Bessie "Bess" Kessner Powell resided in Jackson, Spencer, Indiana.
  • Bessie "Bess" Kessner Powell married James William Powell.
  • Bessie "Bess" Kessner Powell passed away in 1952 in Chrisney, Spencer, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Kessner
1856–1937
Birth Location: Rockport, Spencer, Indiana, USA
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Elna Bridges
1858–1934
Birth Location: Spencer, Indiana, USA
EB

Spouses(s)

James Powell
1886–1948
Birth Location: Indiana
JP

Children(s)

Bessie Powell's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Powell
1890–1952
Birth Place: Spencer, Indiana, USA
Parents
Richard Fillmore Kessner
1856–1937
Rockport, Spencer, Indiana, USA
Elna Bridges
1858–1934
Spencer, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Jacob (Conrad) Kessner
1812–1861
Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
Elizabeth (Caroline "Betsy") Thurman
1823–1859
Kentucky, United States
Silas (B. Bridges) Sr.
1815–1875
Hamilton, Claremont, Ohio
Harriett (E.) Hesson
1838–1915
IN
Great-Grandparents
John Kesner
1783–1845
Susannah Coffman
1785–1885
William McCoy
1765–1842
Nancy Craycroft
1779–1842
Benjamin Bridges
1800–1860
Anna Heffner
1795–1867
John Hesson
1812–1880
Nancy Ward
1813–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Solomon Kesner
1738–1807
Mary Hammond
1756–1848
Leonard Coffman
1760–
Maria Hammon
1761–1805
Hannah Garland
1750–1827

Bessie Powell's Timeline

6 Records

1890
03 Nov 1890
Birth of Bessie "Bess" Kessner Powell in Spencer, Indiana, USA
Spencer, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 10
Bessie "Bess" Kessner Powell resided here in Jackson, Spencer, Indiana
Jackson, Spencer, Indiana
1910
1910
Age 20
Bessie "Bess" Kessner Powell resided here in Jackson, Spencer, Indiana
Jackson, Spencer, Indiana
1913
2 Aug 1913
Age 23
Bessie "Bess" Kessner Powell was married in Spencer, Indiana
Spencer, Indiana
1930
1930
Age 40
Bessie "Bess" Kessner Powell resided here in Jackson, Spencer, Indiana
Jackson, Spencer, Indiana
1952
15 Aug 1952
Age 62
Death of Bessie "Bess" Kessner Powell in Chrisney, Spencer, Indiana, USA
Chrisney, Spencer, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 Nov 1890
    Event Place: Spencer, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana Births
    [2] Indiana Marriage Collection, Title: Spencer County, Indiana, Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol, W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O; Book: 18; Page: 371.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jackson, Spencer, Indiana; Roll: 629; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 216.0.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jackson, Spencer, Indiana; Roll: T623_403; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 68.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jackson, Spencer, Indiana; Roll: T624_380; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 76; Image: 267.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1913
    Event Place: Spencer, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana Marriage Collection, Title: Spencer County, Indiana, Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol, W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O; Book: 18; Page: 371.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jackson, Spencer, Indiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jackson, Spencer, Indiana; Roll: T623_403; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 68.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jackson, Spencer, Indiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jackson, Spencer, Indiana; Roll: T624_380; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 76; Image: 267.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jackson, Spencer, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jackson, Spencer, Indiana; Roll: 629; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 216.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1952
    Event Place: Chrisney, Spencer, Indiana, USA
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