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Bessie Thomas 1885–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Sep 1885

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 26 Nov 1921

Death Location: Bostic, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA

Father: John Thomas

Mother: Sallie Adams

Spouse(s): Ossie Driscoll, James Driskill

Children(s): Cecil Driscoll, Grace Driscoll, Irene Fisher

The story of Bessie Thomas began in 1885 in Kentucky. In 1900, Bessie Thomas resided in Sunshine, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, Bessie Thomas resided in Cool Springs, Rutherford, North Carolina. Bessie Thomas married James O Driskill, Ossie Driscoll, and had children including Cecil Driscoll, Grace Driscoll, Irene Fisher. Bessie Thomas passed away in 1921 in Bostic, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Bessie Thomas began in 1885 in Kentucky.
  • In 1900, Bessie Thomas resided in Sunshine, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Bessie Thomas resided in Cool Springs, Rutherford, North Carolina.
  • Bessie Thomas married James O Driskill, Ossie Driscoll, and had children including Cecil Driscoll, Grace Driscoll, Irene Fisher.
  • Bessie Thomas passed away in 1921 in Bostic, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Thomas
1865–1935
Birth Location: Millers Creek, Estill, Kentucky, Usa
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Sallie Adams
1867–1967
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
SA

Spouses(s)

Ossie Driscoll
1880–
Birth Location: Kentucky
OD
James Driskill
1879–1923
Birth Location: Kentucky
JD

Children(s)

Cecil Driscoll
1903–1981
Birth Location: Kentucky
CD
Grace Driscoll
1910–2002
Birth Location: Kentucky
GD
Irene Fisher
1919–2004
Birth Location: St Louis, Missouri
IF

Bessie Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Thomas
1885–1921
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
John Speed Thomas
1865–1935
Millers Creek, Estill, Kentucky, Usa
Sallie Adams
1867–1967
Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Henry (Clay) Thomas
1822–1867
Madison, Kentucky, United States
Sallie (Ann) Stuart
1830–1893
Estill, Kentucky
John (Goff) Adams
1827–1891
Clark, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Henry Thomas
1782–1864
Margaret Thomas
1786–1864
Martin Stewart
1805–1900
Bety Adams
1809–1872
John Sr
1775–1878
Elizabeth Parrish
1774–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jesse Thomas
1750–1828
Mary Howell
1757–1786
Anthony Harrington
1762–1836
Margaret Green
1765–1836
STEPHEN Sr
1780–1845
MARGARET stewart
1785–1815
John Adams
1773–1863
Sarah Corbin
1772–1862

Bessie Thomas's Descendants

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Bessie Thomas (4 Sep 1885–26 Nov 1921) m. Ossie Driscoll (1880–) m. James (O) Driskill (abt 1879–14 November 1923)
  1. 1. Cecil Driscoll 1903–1981 m. Cecelia (C) Ulrich 1906–1975
    1. 1. Richard (Vernon) Driskill 1927–2005 m. Norma (Jean) Forck 1928–
      1. 1. John (Richard) Driskill 1948–2011
  2. 2. Grace Driscoll 1910–2002
  3. 3. Irene Fisher 1919–2004 m. John Fisher 1920–1987

Bessie Thomas's Timeline

6 Records

1885
4 Sep 1885
Birth of Bessie Thomas in Kentucky
Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 15
Bessie Thomas resided here in Sunshine, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Sunshine, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
Bessie Thomas resided here in Cool Springs, Rutherford, North Carolina
Cool Springs, Rutherford, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 35
Bessie Thomas resided here in St Louis Ward 26, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
St Louis Ward 26, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
1921
26 Nov 1921
Age 36
Burial of Bessie Thomas in Bostic, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Bostic, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
1922
17 Dec 1922
Age 37
Death of Bessie Thomas in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Sep 1885
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: St Louis Ward 26, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: T625_961; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 529
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cool Springs, Rutherford, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1132; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1375145
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mayfield Ward 1, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: T624_475; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1374488
    [4] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sunshine, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cool Springs, Rutherford, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cool Springs, Rutherford, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1132; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1375145
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mayfield Ward 1, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: T624_475; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1374488

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: St Louis Ward 26, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: St Louis Ward 26, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: T625_961; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 529

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1922
    Event Place: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969
    [2] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 Nov 1921
    Event Place: Bostic, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012
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