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Bessie Mary Ward 1894–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Sep 1894

Birth Location: Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, United States

Death Date: 29 Jan 1957

Death Location: Ventura, Ventura, California, United States

Father: William Ward

Mother: Mary Harms

Spouse(s): Virgil Bragg

Children(s): Lester Bragg, Sylvia Bragg, Lilian Bragg, Danny Bragg

In 1894, Bessie Mary Ward entered the world in Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, United States, born to William Sherman Ward And Mary E Harms. In 1920, Bessie Mary Ward resided in Byars, McClain, Oklahoma. In 1930, Bessie Mary Ward resided in Midland, Pontotoc, Oklahoma. Bessie Mary Ward married Virgil Franklin Bragg, and had children including Bessie Ruth Bragg, Danny J Bragg, Freddie Bragg, Lester E Bragg, Lilian J Bragg, Sylvia J Bragg, Wanda Bragg. Bessie Mary Ward passed away in 1957 in Ventura, Ventura, California, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Bessie Mary Ward entered the world in Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, United States, born to William Sherman Ward And Mary E Harms.
  • In 1920, Bessie Mary Ward resided in Byars, McClain, Oklahoma.
  • In 1930, Bessie Mary Ward resided in Midland, Pontotoc, Oklahoma.
  • Bessie Mary Ward married Virgil Franklin Bragg, and had children including Bessie Ruth Bragg, Danny J Bragg, Freddie Bragg, Lester E Bragg, Lilian J Bragg, Sylvia J Bragg, Wanda Bragg.
  • Bessie Mary Ward passed away in 1957 in Ventura, Ventura, California, United States.

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Children(s)

Bessie Ward's Ancestors

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Bessie Ward
1894–1957
Birth Place: Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, United States
Parents
William Sherman Ward
1865–1941
Mcnairy, Tennessee, USA
Mary (E) Harms
1872–1951
Daytona, Montgomery, Ohio, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bessie Ward's Descendants

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Bessie (Mary) Ward (12 Sep 1894–29 Jan 1957) m. Virgil (Franklin) Bragg (12, April 1887–23 Oct 1960)
  1. 1. Lester (E) Bragg 1916–1979 m. Ida (Mae) Montgomery 1916–1986
    1. 1. Ruth (Ann) Bragg 1943–2025 m. Caril (Andrew) McLain 1939–2017
    2. 2. Orie (Francis "Sonny") Bragg 1938–2015
  2. 2. Sylvia (J) Bragg 1921–1985
  3. 3. Lilian (J) Bragg 1923–
  4. 4. Danny (J) Bragg 1926–1961 m. Hettie (Louise (Sis)) Knutson 1926–2013

Bessie Ward's Timeline

6 Records

1894
12 Sep 1894
Birth of Bessie Mary Ward in Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, United States
Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, United States
1920
1920
Age 26
Bessie Mary Ward resided here in Byars, McClain, Oklahoma
Byars, McClain, Oklahoma
1930
1930
Age 36
Bessie Mary Ward resided here in Midland, Pontotoc, Oklahoma
Midland, Pontotoc, Oklahoma
1935
1935
Age 41
Bessie Mary Ward resided here in Stratford, Garvin, Oklahoma
Stratford, Garvin, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 46
Bessie Mary Ward resided here in Rock Creek, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
Rock Creek, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
1957
29 Jan 1957
Age 63
Death of Bessie Mary Ward in Ventura, Ventura, California, United States
Ventura, Ventura, California, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1894
    Event Place: Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rock Creek, Stephens, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03334; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 69-27
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Byars, McClain, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1470; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 75; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Midland, Pontotoc, Oklahoma; Roll: 1927; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 578.0.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Byars, McClain, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Byars, McClain, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1470; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 75; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Midland, Pontotoc, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Midland, Pontotoc, Oklahoma; Roll: 1927; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 578.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Stratford, Garvin, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rock Creek, Stephens, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03334; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 69-27

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rock Creek, Stephens, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03334; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 69-27

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1957
    Event Place: Ventura, Ventura, California, United States

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