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Bessie May Smith 1886–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 July 1886

Birth Location: Michigan, United States of America

Death Date: 22 June 1973

Death Location: Mount Morris, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: William Smith

Mother: Phoebe Harris

Spouse(s): George Starkweather, Floyd McGunegle

Children(s): Cecile McGunagle, Margerie McGunagle

The story of Bessie May Smith began in 1886 in Michigan, United States of America. In 1909, Bessie May Smith established residence. In 1910, Bessie May Smith resided in Vassar, Tuscola, Michigan, USA. Bessie May Smith married Floyd Leslie Mcgunegle, George W Starkweather, and had children including Cecile Maxine Mcgunagle, Margerie Marie Mcgunagle. Bessie May Smith passed away in 1973 in Mount Morris, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Bessie May Smith began in 1886 in Michigan, United States of America.
  • In 1909, Bessie May Smith established residence.
  • In 1910, Bessie May Smith resided in Vassar, Tuscola, Michigan, USA.
  • Bessie May Smith married Floyd Leslie Mcgunegle, George W Starkweather, and had children including Cecile Maxine Mcgunagle, Margerie Marie Mcgunagle.
  • Bessie May Smith passed away in 1973 in Mount Morris, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Smith
1850–1927
Birth Location: Redford, Michigan
WS
Phoebe Harris
1853–1916
Birth Location: Redford, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
PH

Spouses(s)

George Starkweather
1873–
Birth Location: Ohio
GS
Floyd McGunegle
1886–1918
Birth Location: Mayville, Tuscola County, Michigan, United States of America
FM

Children(s)

Cecile McGunagle
1911–1980
Birth Location: Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
CM
Margerie McGunagle
1909–1986
Birth Location: Caro, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
MM

Bessie Smith's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Smith
1886–1973
Birth Place: Michigan, United States of America
Parents
William Smith
1850–1927
Redford, Michigan
Phoebe (Esmeralda) Harris
1853–1916
Redford, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
Grandparents
Thomas Smith
1813–1895
Geneva, New York, USA
Sarah Lambert
1822–1896
New York
William (Sly) Harris
1810–1886
Phelps, Ontario, New York, United States
Mary Green
1827–1901
Wayne Co Mich
Great-Grandparents
Willard Lambert
1797–
Abigail Grace
1796–1869
Silas Harris
1777–1830
Lettecia Cross
1777–1847
Joseph Green
1788–1872
Sarah Crofford
1797–1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Grace
1760–1851
Rachel
1764–1848

Bessie Smith's Descendants

1.
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Bessie (May) Smith (4 July 1886–22 June 1973) m. George (W) Starkweather (abt 1873–) m. Floyd (Leslie) McGunegle (15 July 1886–22 October 1918)
  1. 1. Cecile (Maxine) McGunagle 1911–1980 m. Michael (J) Burke 1904–
    1. 1. Michael (J Burke) III 1932–2007
  2. 2. Margerie (Marie) McGunagle 1909–1986 m. Stanley (Burton) Sharpe 1908–1988
    1. 1. George (Daniel) Sharpe 1931–2010
    2. 2. Lorelei (Nanette) Sharpe 1934–2000
    3. 3. Janet Sharpe 1933–2014 m. John (Tosh) McLelland 1926–2011

Bessie Smith's Timeline

8 Records

1886
4 July 1886
Birth of Bessie May Smith in Michigan, United States of America
Michigan, United States of America
1909
abt 1909
Age 23
Bessie May Smith resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 24
Bessie May Smith resided here in Vassar, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
Vassar, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
1911
abt 1911
Age 25
Bessie May Smith resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 34
Bessie May Smith resided here in Flint Ward 6, Genesee, Michigan, USA
Flint Ward 6, Genesee, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Bessie May Smith resided here in Flint, Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA
Flint, Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 65
Bessie May Smith resided here in Michigan
Michigan
1973
22 June 1973
Age 87
Death of Bessie May Smith in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 July 1886
    Event Place: Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1971-1996
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Flint Ward 6, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T625_766; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 55
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Flint, Genesee, Michigan; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 2340722
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Vassar, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll: T624_676; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1374689
    [6] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 100; Film Description: 1909 Newaygo-1909 Wayne
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [9] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
    [10] Michigan, U.S., Birth Records, 1867-1914, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Birth Records, 1867-1920

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1909
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Birth Records, 1867-1914, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Birth Records, 1867-1920

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Vassar, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Vassar, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll: T624_676; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1374689

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1911
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Birth Records, 1867-1914, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Birth Records, 1867-1920

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Flint Ward 6, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Flint Ward 6, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T625_766; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 55

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Flint, Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Flint, Genesee, Michigan; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 2340722

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marathon, Lapeer, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1971-1996

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vassar, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 100; Film Description: 1909 Newaygo-1909 Wayne

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 June 1973
    Event Place: Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1971-1996
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Morris, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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