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Essie Burgess 1907–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 May 1907

Birth Location: Williamsburg County, South Carolina

Death Date: 4 Apr 1997

Death Location: Florence, South Carolina

Father: Gadson Burgess

Mother: Hester Williams

Spouse(s): Hugh Cooper

Children(s): Ellie Cooper

The story of Essie Burgess began in 1907 in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. In 1920, Essie Burgess resided in Indian, Williamsburg, South Carolina. In 1929, Essie Burgess resided in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, USA. Essie Burgess married Hugh Cooper, and had children including Bernice Christine Cooper, Ella Mae Cooper, Ellie Hugh Cooper, Hester Gladys Cooper, James Van Cooper, Remond Edward Cooper, Vera Deloris Cooper. Essie Burgess passed away in 1997 in Florence, South Carolina.

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Biography

  • The story of Essie Burgess began in 1907 in Williamsburg County, South Carolina.
  • In 1920, Essie Burgess resided in Indian, Williamsburg, South Carolina.
  • In 1929, Essie Burgess resided in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, USA.
  • Essie Burgess married Hugh Cooper, and had children including Bernice Christine Cooper, Ella Mae Cooper, Ellie Hugh Cooper, Hester Gladys Cooper, James Van Cooper, Remond Edward Cooper, Vera Deloris Cooper.
  • Essie Burgess passed away in 1997 in Florence, South Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gadson Burgess
1867–
Birth Location: South Carolina
GB
Hester Williams
1865–1948
Birth Location: Williamsburg County, South Carolina
HW

Spouses(s)

Hugh Cooper
1904–1966
Birth Location: Williamsburg, South Carolina
HC

Children(s)

Ellie Cooper
1932–2009
Birth Location: Williamsburg County, South Carolina
EC

Essie Burgess's Ancestors

Self
Essie Burgess
1907–1997
Birth Place: Williamsburg County, South Carolina
Parents
Gadson Burgess
1867–
South Carolina
Hester Williams
1865–1948
Williamsburg County, South Carolina
Grandparents
Sam Burgess
1888–1968
Alabama
Carolina Burgess
1888–
Alabama
E. (William) Williams
1850–
South Carolina
Easter Richardson
1829–
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Essie Burgess's Descendants

1.
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Essie Burgess (15 May 1907–4 Apr 1997) m. Hugh Cooper (5 Jan 1904–24 Mar 1966)
  1. 1. Ellie (Hugh) Cooper 1932–2009 m. Willie (Mae) Cooper –1998

Essie Burgess's Timeline

9 Records

1907
15 May 1907
Birth of Essie Burgess in Williamsburg County, South Carolina
Williamsburg County, South Carolina
1920
1920
Age 13
Essie Burgess resided here in Indian, Williamsburg, South Carolina
Indian, Williamsburg, South Carolina
1929
1929
Age 22
Essie Burgess resided here in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth City, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 23
Essie Burgess resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1930
1930
Age 23
Essie Burgess resided here in Township 14, Fairfield, South Carolina
Township 14, Fairfield, South Carolina
1935
1935
Age 28
Essie Burgess resided here in Ridge, Williamsburg, South Carolina
Ridge, Williamsburg, South Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 33
Essie Burgess resided here in Ridge, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
Ridge, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
1987
1987
Age 80
Essie Burgess resided here in Lake City, SC
Lake City, SC
1997
4 Apr 1997
Age 90
Death of Essie Burgess in Florence, South Carolina
Florence, South Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 May 1907
    Event Place: Williamsburg County, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ridge, Williamsburg, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3844; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 45-25
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 247-58-2832; Issue State: South Carolina; Issue Date: 1953-1954.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indian, Williamsburg, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1712; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 150; Image: 393.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2102; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 576; Image: 514.0.
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Township 14, Fairfield, South Carolina; Roll: 2196; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 448.0.
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] Cooper File.fbc.FTW

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Indian, Williamsburg, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indian, Williamsburg, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1712; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 150; Image: 393.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Elizabeth City, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2102; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 576; Image: 514.0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Township 14, Fairfield, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Township 14, Fairfield, South Carolina; Roll: 2196; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 448.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Ridge, Williamsburg, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ridge, Williamsburg, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3844; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 45-25

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Ridge, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ridge, Williamsburg, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3844; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 45-25

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1987
    Event Place: Lake City, SC
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1997
    Event Place: Florence, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 247-58-2832; Issue State: South Carolina; Issue Date: 1953-1954.
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] Cooper File.fbc.FTW
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