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Bessie J Walker 1904–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 December 1904

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 8 October 1971

Death Location: Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Silas Walker

Mother: Alice Coker

Spouse(s): Thomas Owens

Children(s):

The story of Bessie J Walker began in 1904 in South Carolina. In 1920, Bessie J Walker resided in Piedmont, Anderson, South Carolina, USA. In 1930, Bessie J Walker resided in Williamston, Williamston, Anderson, South Carolina. Bessie J Walker married Thomas Henry Owens. Bessie J Walker passed away in 1971 in Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Bessie J Walker began in 1904 in South Carolina.
  • In 1920, Bessie J Walker resided in Piedmont, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Bessie J Walker resided in Williamston, Williamston, Anderson, South Carolina.
  • Bessie J Walker married Thomas Henry Owens.
  • Bessie J Walker passed away in 1971 in Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bessie Walker's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Walker
1904–1971
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Silas Edward Walker
1876–1947
South Carolina
Alice Coker
1886–1968
Grandparents
Marion (Young) Coker
1842–1919
South Carolina
Sarah (A) Putman
1841–1899
Laurens District, South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Thurman Coker
1806–1900
Millicent Hogan
1812–1886
James Putman
1804–1881
Elizabeth Unk
1804–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Jr.
1776–1837
Elizabeth Henderson
1784–1869
William Putnam
1766–1816
Mary Mitchell
1771–1838

Bessie Walker's Timeline

7 Records

1904
14 December 1904
Birth of Bessie J Walker in South Carolina
South Carolina
1920
1920
Age 16
Bessie J Walker resided here in Piedmont, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Piedmont, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 26
Bessie J Walker resided here in Williamston, Williamston, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Williamston, Williamston, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 31
Bessie J Walker resided here in Rural, Anderson, South Carolina
Rural, Anderson, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 36
Bessie J Walker resided here in Honea Path township, Honea Path, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Honea Path township, Honea Path, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 46
Bessie J Walker resided here in Hopewell, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Hopewell, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1971
8 October 1971
Age 67
Death of Bessie J Walker
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 December 1904
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Piedmont, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Williamston, Williamston, Anderson, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Anderson, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Honea Path township, Honea Path, Anderson, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Hopewell, Anderson, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 October 1971
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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