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Betty Evelyn 'Bessie' Paul 1916–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jul 1916

Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee

Death Date: 7 Apr 1980

Death Location: Fincastle, Campbell, Tennessee

Father: John Jr

Mother: Effie Sweat

Spouse(s): Luther Rucker

Children(s):

The story of Betty Evelyn 'Bessie' Paul began in 1916 in Campbell County, Tennessee. In 1920, Betty Evelyn 'Bessie' Paul resided in Civil District 1, Campbell, Tennessee, USA. In 1930, Betty Evelyn 'Bessie' Paul resided in District 1, Campbell, Tennessee, USA. Betty Evelyn 'Bessie' Paul married Luther Delbert Rucker. Betty Evelyn 'Bessie' Paul passed away in 1980 in Fincastle, Campbell, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • The story of Betty Evelyn 'Bessie' Paul began in 1916 in Campbell County, Tennessee.
  • In 1920, Betty Evelyn 'Bessie' Paul resided in Civil District 1, Campbell, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1930, Betty Evelyn 'Bessie' Paul resided in District 1, Campbell, Tennessee, USA.
  • Betty Evelyn 'Bessie' Paul married Luther Delbert Rucker.
  • Betty Evelyn 'Bessie' Paul passed away in 1980 in Fincastle, Campbell, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Jr
1880–1965
Birth Location: LaFollette, Campbell, Tennessee
JJ
Effie Sweat
1888–1925
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee
ES

Spouses(s)

Luther Rucker
1915–1984
Birth Location: Rainelle, Greenbrier, West Virginia
LR

Children(s)

Betty Paul's Ancestors

Self
Betty Paul
1916–1980
Birth Place: Campbell County, Tennessee
Parents
John Maynard Paul Jr
1880–1965
LaFollette, Campbell, Tennessee
Effie Sweat
1888–1925
Campbell County, Tennessee
Grandparents
John Sweat
1853–1936
Campbell County, Tennessee
Sarah (Caroline) Wells
1854–
Sevier County, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
JOHN Wells
1827–1913
CELIA Cagle
1832–1914
2nd-Great-Grandparents
GEORGE Wells
1764–1858
WILLIAM Jr
1790–1850
SARAH Brewer
1790–

Betty Paul's Timeline

6 Records

1916
24 Jul 1916
Birth of Betty Evelyn 'Bessie' Paul in Campbell County, Tennessee
Campbell County, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 4
Betty Evelyn 'Bessie' Paul resided here in Civil District 1, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Betty Evelyn 'Bessie' Paul resided here in District 1, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Betty Evelyn 'Bessie' Paul resided here in Davis Chapel, New York
Davis Chapel, New York
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 24
Betty Evelyn 'Bessie' Paul resided here in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1980
7 Apr 1980
Age 64
Death of Betty Evelyn 'Bessie' Paul in La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee
La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1916
    Event Place: Campbell County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee State Marriages
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3880; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 13-22
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 189-32-1971; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: 1957-1959
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 1, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1730; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 21
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: 2235; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 368.0; FHL microfilm: 2341969
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 1, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1730; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 21

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 1, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: 2235; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 368.0; FHL microfilm: 2341969

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Davis Chapel, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3880; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 13-22

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3880; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 13-22

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1980
    Event Place: La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 189-32-1971; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: 1957-1959
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fincastle, Campbell, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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