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Betty Jean Bruce 1924–2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Aug 1924

Birth Location: Benham, Harlan, Kentucky

Death Date: 26 Apr 2002

Death Location: Mount Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Samuel Higgins

Mother: Clyda Higgins

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Children(s):

Betty Jean Bruce was born in 1924 in Benham, Harlan, Kentucky, the child of Samuel Ervin Higgins And Clyda Higgins. In 1930, Betty Jean Bruce resided in District 3, Harlan, Kentucky, USA. In 1935, Betty Jean Bruce resided in Lynch-Benham-Clutts-East Cumberland, Harlan, Kentu. Betty Jean Bruce passed away in 2002 in Mount Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Betty Jean Bruce was born in 1924 in Benham, Harlan, Kentucky, the child of Samuel Ervin Higgins And Clyda Higgins.
  • In 1930, Betty Jean Bruce resided in District 3, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1935, Betty Jean Bruce resided in Lynch-Benham-Clutts-East Cumberland, Harlan, Kentu.
  • Betty Jean Bruce passed away in 2002 in Mount Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Higgins
1892–1982
Birth Location: Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
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Clyda Higgins
1894–1976
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Betty Bruce's Ancestors

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Betty Bruce
1924–2002
Birth Place: Benham, Harlan, Kentucky
Parents
Samuel Ervin Higgins
1892–1982
Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
Clyda Higgins
1894–1976
Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
James (E) Gilbert
1861–1909
Williamsburg, Kentucky
Damie Letner
1872–1954
Knox, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Gilbert
1835–1920
Mildred Gilbert
1837–1920
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Wm Gilbert
1818–1891
Elizabeth Standiford
1813–1870
Elisha Clark
1798–1870
Margaret VanDeventer
1800–

Betty Bruce's Timeline

5 Records

1924
15 Aug 1924
Birth of Betty Jean Bruce in Benham, Harlan, Kentucky
Benham, Harlan, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 6
Betty Jean Bruce resided here in District 3, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
District 3, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 11
Betty Jean Bruce resided here in Lynch-Benham-Clutts-East Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky
Lynch-Benham-Clutts-East Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 16
Betty Jean Bruce resided here in Lynch-Benham-Clutts-East Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Lynch-Benham-Clutts-East Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
2002
26 Apr 2002
Age 78
Death of Betty Jean Bruce in Mount Vernon, Rockcastle, Kentucky, United States of America
Mount Vernon, Rockcastle, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1924
    Event Place: Benham, Harlan, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lynch-Benham-Clutts-East Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1314; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 48-27
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 749; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0018; Image: 414.0; FHL microfilm: 2340484
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 749; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0018; Image: 414.0; FHL microfilm: 2340484

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lynch-Benham-Clutts-East Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lynch-Benham-Clutts-East Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1314; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 48-27

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lynch-Benham-Clutts-East Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lynch-Benham-Clutts-East Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1314; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 48-27

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Apr 2002
    Event Place: Mount Vernon, Rockcastle, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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