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Bessie Stephens 1888–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1888

Birth Location: Burke County, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 20 Jun 1967

Death Location: Richmond County, Georgia, USA

Father: Homer Barefield

Mother: Caroline Bell

Spouse(s): Fred Stephens

Children(s): Ellis Stephens, John Stephens, Grace Stephens, Eugene Stephens, Evelyn Stephens, Robert Stephens, Joseph Stephens, Mary Stephens

In 1888, Bessie Stephens entered the world in Burke County, Georgia, USA, born to Homer V Barefield And Caroline Bell. In 1900, Bessie Stephens resided in Militia District 61, Burke, Georgia, USA. Bessie Stephens married Fred J Stephens, and had children including Ellis Stephens, Eugene Stephens, Evelyn Stephens, Grace Stephens, John Edwin Stephens, Joseph F Stephens, Mary Ellen Stephens, Robert Gordon Stephens. Bessie Stephens passed away in 1967 in Richmond County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Bessie Stephens entered the world in Burke County, Georgia, USA, born to Homer V Barefield And Caroline Bell.
  • In 1900, Bessie Stephens resided in Militia District 61, Burke, Georgia, USA.
  • Bessie Stephens married Fred J Stephens, and had children including Ellis Stephens, Eugene Stephens, Evelyn Stephens, Grace Stephens, John Edwin Stephens, Joseph F Stephens, Mary Ellen Stephens, Robert Gordon Stephens.
  • Bessie Stephens passed away in 1967 in Richmond County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Homer Barefield
1849–1927
Birth Location: GA.
HB
Caroline Bell
1855–1924
Birth Location: Burke Co., Ga.
CB

Spouses(s)

Fred Stephens
1885–1954
Birth Location: Georgia
FS

Children(s)

Ellis Stephens
1909–1983
Birth Location: Georgia
ES
John Stephens
1913–1980
Birth Location: Georgia
JS
Grace Stephens
1919–2008
Birth Location: Millen, Jenkins, Georgia, USA
GS
Eugene Stephens
1907–1968
Birth Location: Georgia
ES
Evelyn Stephens
1912–1991
Birth Location: Georgia
ES
Robert Stephens
1914–2004
Birth Location: Millen Jenkins, Georgia, USA
RS
Joseph Stephens
1922–1925
Birth Location: Jenkins County, Georgia, USA
JS
Mary Stephens
1926–1999
Birth Location: Millen, Jenkins, Georgia, USA
MS

Bessie Stephens's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Stephens
1888–1967
Birth Place: Burke County, Georgia, USA
Parents
Homer V Barefield
1849–1927
GA.
Caroline Bell
1855–1924
Burke Co., Ga.
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bessie Stephens's Descendants

1.
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Bessie Stephens (12 May 1888–20 Jun 1967) m. Fred (J) Stephens (abt 1885–16 Jun 1954)
  1. 1. Ellis Stephens 1909–1983 m. Mary (T) Stephens 1911–1980
    1. 1. Carolyn (Stephens) Zeagler 1932–2013 m. Frank (M Zeagler) Jr 1930–2008
    2. 2. Nancy (Laverne) Stephens 1936–1984 m. Hugh (A) McCormick 1925–1993
    3. 3. Martha (Lee) Stephens 1931–1931
  2. 2. John (Edwin) Stephens 1913–1980
  3. 3. Grace Stephens 1919–2008
  4. 4. Eugene Stephens 1907–1968
  5. 5. Evelyn Stephens 1912–1991
  6. 6. Robert (Gordon) Stephens 1914–2004
  7. 7. Joseph (F.) Stephens 1922–1925
  8. 8. Mary (Ellen) Stephens 1926–1999

Bessie Stephens's Timeline

10 Records

1888
12 MAY 1888
Birth of Bessie Stephens in Burke Co, , Georgia, USA
Burke Co, , Georgia, USA
1888
12 May 1888
Birth of Bessie Stephens in Burke County, Georgia, USA
Burke County, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Bessie Stephens resided here in Militia District 61, Burke, Georgia, USA
Militia District 61, Burke, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Bessie Stephens resided here in Millen, Jenkins, Georgia, USA
Millen, Jenkins, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Bessie Stephens resided here in Millen, Jenkins, Georgia, USA
Millen, Jenkins, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Bessie Stephens resided here in Millen, Jenkins, Georgia
Millen, Jenkins, Georgia
1940
1940
Age 52
Bessie Stephens resided here in Millen, Jenkins, Georgia, USA
Millen, Jenkins, Georgia, USA
1965
1965
Age 77
Bessie Stephens resided here in Georgia
Georgia
1967
20 JUN 1967
Age 79
Death of Bessie Stephens in Richmond, Georgia
Richmond, Georgia
1967
20 Jun 1967
Age 79
Death of Bessie Stephens in Richmond County, Georgia, USA
Richmond County, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 MAY 1888
    Event Place: Burke Co, , Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1888
    Event Place: Burke County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Millen, Jenkins, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00687; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 82-2
    [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: Millen, Jenkins, Georgia; Roll: T625_259; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 116
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Millen, Jenkins, Georgia; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340106
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Militia District 61, Burke, Georgia; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1240182

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Militia District 61, Burke, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Militia District 61, Burke, Georgia; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1240182

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Millen, Jenkins, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Millen, Jenkins, Georgia; Roll: T625_259; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 116

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Millen, Jenkins, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Millen, Jenkins, Georgia; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340106

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Millen, Jenkins, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Millen, Jenkins, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00687; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 82-2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Millen, Jenkins, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Millen, Jenkins, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00687; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 82-2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1965
    Event Place: Georgia
    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 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 JUN 1967
    Event Place: Richmond, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1967
    Event Place: Richmond County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
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