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Bessie M Williams 1870–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Dec 1870

Birth Location: West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 9 Sep 1940

Death Location: Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Thomas Williams

Mother: Amanda Jordan

Spouse(s): John Starr

Children(s): Frances Starr

In 1870, Bessie M Williams entered the world in West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Thomas Williams And Amanda F Jordan. In 1880, Bessie M Williams resided in East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, Bessie M Williams resided in Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA. Bessie M Williams married John Thomas Starr, and had children including Frances M Starr. Bessie M Williams passed away in 1940 in Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Bessie M Williams entered the world in West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Thomas Williams And Amanda F Jordan.
  • In 1880, Bessie M Williams resided in East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, Bessie M Williams resided in Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Bessie M Williams married John Thomas Starr, and had children including Frances M Starr.
  • Bessie M Williams passed away in 1940 in Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Williams
1838–1918
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Amanda Jordan
1841–1924
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

John Starr
1863–1934
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Frances Starr
1893–1964
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Bessie Williams's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Williams
1870–1940
Birth Place: West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Thomas Williams
1838–1918
Pennsylvania
Amanda (F.) Jordan
1841–1924
Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Jermyn Jordan
1816–1900
Fredericktown, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Nancy Holmes
1812–1858
Fredericktown, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Holmes
1769–1857
Fannie Wells
1773–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bessie Williams's Descendants

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Bessie (M) Williams (24 Dec 1870–9 Sep 1940) m. John (Thomas) Starr (18 Jun 1863–14 Apri 1934)
  1. 1. Frances (M) Starr 1893–1964

Bessie Williams's Timeline

7 Records

1870
24 Dec 1870
Birth of Bessie M Williams in West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 10
Bessie M Williams resided here in East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 30
Bessie M Williams resided here in Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
Bessie M Williams resided here in Uniontown Ward 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Uniontown Ward 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 65
Bessie M Williams resided here in Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 70
Bessie M Williams resided here in Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
9 Sep 1940
Age 70
Death of Bessie M Williams in Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1870
    Event Place: West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Uniontown Ward 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1571; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 95
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Uniontown Ward 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Uniontown Ward 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1571; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 95

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03508; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 26-111

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03508; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 26-111

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1940
    Event Place: Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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