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Bessie Smith 1885 – 1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1885

Birth Location: Mansfield, De Soto, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 17 May 1951

Death Location: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA

Father: Ben Smith

Mother: Tilda Lengthon

Spouse(s): John Carter

Children(s): Henry Carter, Dillard Carter, Leola Carter, Matilda Carter, Maude Carter, Amanda Carter, Josephine Carter, Jiles Carter, Huntel Carter, Savannah Carter

The story of Bessie Smith began in 1885 in Mansfield, De Soto, Louisiana, USA. In 1900, Bessie Smith resided in Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA. In 1910, Bessie Smith resided in Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA. Bessie Smith married John Carter, and had children including Henry Carter, Dillard Carter, Leola Carter, Matilda Carter, Maude Carter, Amanda 'Mandy' Carter, Josephine Carter, Jiles W Carter, Huntel Carter, Savannah 'Vanna' Carter. Bessie Smith passed away in 1951 in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Bessie Smith began in 1885 in Mansfield, De Soto, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1900, Bessie Smith resided in Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1910, Bessie Smith resided in Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA.
  • Bessie Smith married John Carter, and had children including Henry Carter, Dillard Carter, Leola Carter, Matilda Carter, Maude Carter, Amanda 'Mandy' Carter, Josephine Carter, Jiles W Carter, Huntel Carter, Savannah 'Vanna' Carter.
  • Bessie Smith passed away in 1951 in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ben Smith
1845 –
Birth Location: Mansfield, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
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Tilda Lengthon
1849 – 1953
Birth Location: Mansfield, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
TL

Spouses(s)

John Carter
1871 – 1963
Birth Location: Mansfield, DeSoto, Louisiana, USA
JC

Children(s)

Henry Carter
1904 – 1964
Birth Location: Louisiana
HC
Dillard Carter
1904 – 1990
Birth Location: Mayfield, Louisiana, USA
DC
Leola Carter
1906 –
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
LC
Matilda Carter
1908 –
Birth Location: Louisiana
MC
Maude Carter
1909 –
Birth Location: Louisiana
MC
Amanda Carter
1910 – 1968
Birth Location: Louisiana
AC
Josephine Carter
1914 –
Birth Location: Louisiana
JC
Jiles Carter
1915 – 1977
Birth Location: De Soto Parish, Louisiana
JC
Huntel Carter
1917 – 1985
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
HC
Savannah Carter
1920 – 1937
Birth Location: Mansfield, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
SC

Bessie Smith's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Smith
1885 – 1951
Birth Place: Mansfield, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Parents
Ben Smith
1845 –
Mansfield, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Tilda Lengthon
1849 – 1953
Mansfield, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bessie Smith's Descendants

1.
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Bessie Smith (May 1885 – 17 May 1951) m. John Carter (15 Aug 1871 – July 20, 1963)
  1. 1. Henry Carter (9 June 1904 – June 1964) m. Martha Carter (abt 1909 – )
  2. 2. Dillard Carter (20 Oct 1904 – 2 Apr 1990) m. Ida (V) Carter (abt 1910 – )
  3. 3. Leola Carter (abt 1906 – )
  4. 4. Matilda Carter (abt 1908 – )
  5. 5. Maude Carter (1909 – )
  6. 6. Amanda ('Mandy') Carter (abt 1910 – 1968) m. Peter Griffin (1892 – ) m. Oscar Davis m. Earnest Spears
    1. 1. Mary Griffin (abt 1924 – )
    2. 2. Martha Griffin (abt 1924 – )
    3. 3. Bessie (Lee) Davis (16 Oct 1927 – 26 Dec 1997) m. Martin
    4. 4. Oscar Davis (abt 1930 – )
    5. 5. Ezekel Spears (28 Jul 1921 – 2 Jan 2004)
  7. 7. Josephine Carter (abt 1914 – )
  8. 8. Jiles (W) Carter (15 Aug 1915 – 20 Sep 1977) m. Exie (B) Wilson (15 Jun 1910 – 31 May 2008)
    1. 1. Corinne (Loyette) Youngblood (15 Aug 1880 – 1970)
    2. 2. Dessie (Lee) Carter (2 Jan 1930 – ) m. Moses Glaster (6 Jun 1927 – 1 Apr 1981)
      1. 1. Sharlene Glaster (30 Oct 1951 – 1992) m. Horton
    3. 3. Savannah (Delores) Youngblood (23 Mar 1933 – 5 May 2000) m. Courtney (Louis) Stanley (1 June 1933 – 16 March 1994) m. Arnold (D) Wellington (abt 1918 – 5 Jul 1972)
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Mae) Stanley (1937 – 2002)
      2. 2. Bert (Marvin) Stanley (28 Mar 1959 – 21 Jan 1985)
      3. 3. Bart (Melvin) Stanley (28 Mar 1959 – 31 Oct 1981)
      4. 4. Authur Stanley (31 Jan 1962 – 21 Jun 1985)
      5. 5. Arnold Wellington (31 Mar 1954 – 9 Oct 1981)
  9. 9. Huntel Carter (12 Nov 1917 – 15 Aug 1985) m. Pearline Carter (22 Feb 1920 – Sep 1973)
    1. 1. T (L) Carter (abt 1936 – )
    2. 2. C (L) Carter (abt 1936 – )
    3. 3. Dillard Carter (22 Nov 1937 – Sep 1992)
    4. 4. Hattie (Mae) Carter (abt 1939 – )
  10. 10. Savannah ('Vanna') Carter (31 May 1920 – 7 Mar 1937)

Bessie Smith's Timeline

8 Records

1885
May 1885
Birth of Bessie Smith in Mansfield, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Mansfield, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 15
Bessie Smith resided here in Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
Bessie Smith resided here in Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
Bessie Smith resided here in Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Bessie Smith resided here in Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
Bessie Smith resided here in Sp, DeSoto, Louisiana
Sp, DeSoto, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 55
Bessie Smith resided here in Ward 4, DeSoto, Louisiana, USA
Ward 4, DeSoto, Louisiana, USA
1951
17 May 1951
Age 66
Death of Bessie Smith in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1885
    Event Place: Mansfield, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: DeSoto, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01395; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 16-14A
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana; Roll: T625_610; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 115
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340526
    [5] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana; Roll: T624_513; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374526

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1240563

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana; Roll: T624_513; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374526

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana; Roll: T625_610; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 115

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340526

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sp, DeSoto, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: DeSoto, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01395; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 16-14A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Ward 4, DeSoto, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: DeSoto, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01395; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 16-14A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1951
    Event Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
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