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Celia Bender 1894–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1894

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 2 Dec 1941

Death Location: Fostoria, Lowndes, Alabama

Father: Rufus Bender

Mother: Rida Crum

Spouse(s): Augustus Thigpen

Children(s): Earnest Thigpen, Ebb Thigpen

In 1894, Celia Bender entered the world in Alabama, born to Rufus Bender And Rida Crum. In 1900, Celia Bender resided in Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama, USA. In 1920, Celia Bender resided in Muscogee, Escambia, Florida, USA. Celia Bender married Augustus Thigpen, and had children including Earnest Mudder Thigpen, Ebb Thigpen. Celia Bender passed away in 1941 in Fostoria, Lowndes, Alabama.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Celia Bender entered the world in Alabama, born to Rufus Bender And Rida Crum.
  • In 1900, Celia Bender resided in Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1920, Celia Bender resided in Muscogee, Escambia, Florida, USA.
  • Celia Bender married Augustus Thigpen, and had children including Earnest Mudder Thigpen, Ebb Thigpen.
  • Celia Bender passed away in 1941 in Fostoria, Lowndes, Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

Rufus Bender
1850–1930
Birth Location: Alabama
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Rida Crum
1867–1948
Birth Location: Alabama
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Spouses(s)

Augustus Thigpen
1886–1971
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Children(s)

Earnest Thigpen
1912–1989
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Ebb Thigpen
1909–1936
Birth Location: Alabama
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Celia Bender's Ancestors

Self
Celia Bender
1894–1941
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Rufus Bender
1850–1930
Alabama
Rida Crum
1867–1948
Alabama
Grandparents
Jim Bender
1810–
Alabama, USA
Tempy Pierce
1825–
Alabama
Frank Crum
1840–
Alabama
Harriet Crum
1850–
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
Ned Crum
1823–
Rebecca
1830–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Celia Bender's Descendants

1.
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Celia Bender (abt 1894–2 Dec 1941) m. Augustus Thigpen (2 Sep 1886–Oct 1971)
  1. 1. Earnest ("Mudder") Thigpen 1912–1989 m. Sallie (Mae) Bender 1918–2018
    1. 1. Hattie (Lee) Thigpen 1936–1964 m. Johnnie (Clyde) Moorer 1936–1979
    2. 2. Frank Thigpen 1940–2021 m. Barbara Campbell 1941–2016
  2. 2. Ebb Thigpen 1909–1936 m. Inez Smiley 1912–1997

Celia Bender's Timeline

8 Records

1894
abt 1894
Birth of Celia Bender in Alabama
Alabama
1900
1900
Age 6
Celia Bender resided here in Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 26
Celia Bender resided here in Muscogee, Escambia, Florida, USA
Muscogee, Escambia, Florida, USA
1930
1930
Age 36
Celia Bender resided here in Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 41
Celia Bender resided here in Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama
Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 46
Celia Bender resided here in Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
1941
1 Dec 1941
Age 47
Death of Celia Bender in Lowndes County, Alabama
Lowndes County, Alabama
1941
2 Dec 1941
Age 47
Burial of Celia Bender in Fostoria, Lowndes, Alabama
Fostoria, Lowndes, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1894
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: T627_54; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 43-23
    [2] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Muscogee, Escambia, Florida; Roll: T625_220; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 441
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: 36; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0022; Image: 606.0; FHL microfilm: 2339771
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: 27; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1240027

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: 27; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1240027

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Muscogee, Escambia, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Muscogee, Escambia, Florida; Roll: T625_220; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 441

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: 36; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0022; Image: 606.0; FHL microfilm: 2339771

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: T627_54; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 43-23

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wyndham, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: T627_54; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 43-23

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1941
    Event Place: Lowndes County, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Alabama Deaths, 1908-59

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1941
    Event Place: Fostoria, Lowndes, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
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