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Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell 1888–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 May 1888

Birth Location: Illinois, USA

Death Date: 18 Dec 1940

Death Location: Gilroy, Santa Clara County, California, United States of America

Father: Lee Kidwell

Mother: Martha Kidwell

Spouse(s): Roscoe Steidley

Children(s): Bernis Steidley, Harold Steidley, Hazel Steidley, Leta Steidley

The story of Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell began in 1888 in Illinois, USA. In 1900, Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell resided in Benton, Knox, Missouri, USA. In 1910, Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell resided in Bourbon, Knox, Missouri, USA. Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell married Roscoe Conkling Steidley, and had children including Bernis C Steidley, Harold Leander Steidley, Hazel Florence Steidley, Leta Fay Steidley. Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell passed away in 1940 in Gilroy, Santa Clara County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell began in 1888 in Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell resided in Benton, Knox, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1910, Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell resided in Bourbon, Knox, Missouri, USA.
  • Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell married Roscoe Conkling Steidley, and had children including Bernis C Steidley, Harold Leander Steidley, Hazel Florence Steidley, Leta Fay Steidley.
  • Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell passed away in 1940 in Gilroy, Santa Clara County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lee Kidwell
1850–1890
Birth Location: Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
LK
Martha Kidwell
1849–1905
Birth Location: Tennessee
MK

Spouses(s)

Roscoe Steidley
1886–1971
Birth Location: Novelty, Knox County, Missouri, United States of America
RS

Children(s)

Bernis Steidley
1912–1963
Birth Location: Missouri, United States of America
BS
Harold Steidley
1916–1997
Birth Location: Missouri, United States of America
HS
Hazel Steidley
1914–1914
Birth Location: Knox County, Missouri, United States of America
HS
Leta Steidley
1910–
Birth Location: Missouri
LS

Elizabeth Kidwell's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Kidwell
1888–1940
Birth Place: Illinois, USA
Parents
Lee A Kidwell
1850–1890
Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
Martha Kidwell
1849–1905
Tennessee
Grandparents
Sallie Fletcher
1814–1884
Kentucky, United States
WILLIAM Kidwell
1815–1874
North Carolina
Joseph (Edmund) Brumfield
1816–1876
KY
Elizabeth (Ann) Chandler
1822–1880
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Rachel Young
1789–1863
John Higgins
1782–1858
Joel Brumfield
1786–1867
Sarah Crews
1783–1862
Rev Chandler
1775–1837
Nancy Sweeney
1785–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph BRUMFIELD
1758–1816
Anne STREET
1766–1840
Thomas Chandler
1750–1835
James Sweeney
1760–1800

Elizabeth Kidwell's Descendants

1.
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Elizabeth ("Bessie") Kidwell (30 May 1888–18 Dec 1940) m. Roscoe (Conkling) Steidley (27 December 1886–23 May 1971)
  1. 1. Bernis (C) Steidley 1912–1963
  2. 2. Harold (Leander) Steidley 1916–1997
  3. 3. Hazel (Florence) Steidley 1914–1914
  4. 4. Leta (Fay) Steidley 1910–

Elizabeth Kidwell's Timeline

10 Records

1888
30 May 1888
Birth of Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell resided here in Benton, Knox, Missouri, USA
Benton, Knox, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell resided here in Bourbon, Knox, Missouri, USA
Bourbon, Knox, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell resided here in Shelton, Knox, Missouri, USA
Shelton, Knox, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell resided here in Burnett, Santa Clara, California, USA
Burnett, Santa Clara, California, USA
1932
1932
Age 44
Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell resided here in Santa Clara, California, USA
Santa Clara, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell resided here in Burnett, Santa Clara, California
Burnett, Santa Clara, California
1940
1940
Age 52
Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell resided here in Burnett, Santa Clara, California, USA
Burnett, Santa Clara, California, USA
1940
18 Dec 1940
Age 52
Death of Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell in Morgan HIll, Santa Clara County, California, USA
Morgan HIll, Santa Clara County, California, USA
1950
1950
Age 62
Elizabeth "Bessie" Kidwell resided here in Burnett, Santa Clara, California, USA
Burnett, Santa Clara, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 May 1888
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burnett, Santa Clara, California; Roll: m-t0627-00335; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 43-4
    [2] California Death Index, Place: Santa Clara; Date: 18 Dec 1940; Social Security: 558018233
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Shelton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: T625_917; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 51
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Burnett, Santa Clara, California; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2339952
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1240868
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bourbon, Knox, Missouri; Roll: T624_793; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1374806
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Burnett, Santa Clara, California; Roll: 1682; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 43-6

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1240868

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bourbon, Knox, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bourbon, Knox, Missouri; Roll: T624_793; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1374806

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Shelton, Knox, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Shelton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: T625_917; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 51

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Burnett, Santa Clara, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Burnett, Santa Clara, California; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2339952

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Santa Clara, California, USA
    Record Source: California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Burnett, Santa Clara, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burnett, Santa Clara, California; Roll: m-t0627-00335; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 43-4

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Burnett, Santa Clara, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burnett, Santa Clara, California; Roll: m-t0627-00335; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 43-4

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Burnett, Santa Clara, California, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Burnett, Santa Clara, California; Roll: 1682; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 43-6

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1940
    Event Place: Morgan HIll, Santa Clara County, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California Death Index, Place: Santa Clara; Date: 18 Dec 1940; Social Security: 558018233
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gilroy, Santa Clara County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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