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John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden 1927–2007 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Sep 1927

Birth Location: Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 29 May 2007

Death Location: Bethany Rest Cemetery, Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX

Father: Lee Bearden

Mother: Lena Walker

Spouse(s): Freida Allen, Opal Dodson

Children(s):

The story of John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden began in 1927 in Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. In 1930, John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden resided in Police Jury Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana. In 1935, John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden resided in Alvarado, TX. John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden married Freida Tutlaun Allen, Opal Zurlene Dodson, and had children including Elizabeth Rachel Beth Bearden, James Donny Bearden, John Allen Bearden, John Clinton Bearden, Toni Bearden. John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden passed away in 2007 in Bethany Rest Cemetery, Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX.

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Biography

  • The story of John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden began in 1927 in Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1930, John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden resided in Police Jury Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana.
  • In 1935, John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden resided in Alvarado, TX.
  • John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden married Freida Tutlaun Allen, Opal Zurlene Dodson, and had children including Elizabeth Rachel Beth Bearden, James Donny Bearden, John Allen Bearden, John Clinton Bearden, Toni Bearden.
  • John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden passed away in 2007 in Bethany Rest Cemetery, Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lee Bearden
1890–1961
Birth Location: Walker Co., Georgia, USA
LB
Lena Walker
1900–1977
Birth Location: ,Angelina Co.,Texas,USA
LW

Spouses(s)

Freida Allen
1939–2011
Birth Location: Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, USA
FA
Opal Dodson
1932–1955
Birth Location: Taylor, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
OD

Children(s)

John Bearden's Ancestors

Self
John Bearden
1927–2007
Birth Place: Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA
Parents
Lee Rollen Bearden
1890–1961
Walker Co., Georgia, USA
Lena (Justine) Walker
1900–1977
,Angelina Co.,Texas,USA
Grandparents
James (Allison) Bearden
1866–1923
, Whitfield, Georgia, USA
Herriet (C.) Allin
1861–1912
Wildwood, Dade, Georgia, USA
William (Elbert) Walker
1881–1907
, , Arkansas, USA
Florence Parham
1879–1927
,Columbia Co.,Arkansas,USA
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Bearden
1836–1921
Mary McWherter
1846–1900
James Allin
1825–1870
Millie Carroll
1824–
Elbert Walker
1850–1933
Edie Walker
1855–1935
John Parham
1847–1918
Elizabeth Stewart
1849–1922
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Bearden
1806–1870
Mary East
1809–1848
David Allin
1797–1870
Mary Martin
1806–
Benjamin Walker
1809–1872
Eveline DeLoach
1817–1872
Thomas Wynne
1832–1875
Nancy Beene
1830–1895
John Parham
1823–1906
Mary Stephans
1824–1887
Kinneth Stewart
1808–1876
Nancy Cockrell
1823–1890

John Bearden's Timeline

9 Records

1927
12 Sep 1927
Birth of John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden in Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA
Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 3
John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana
1935
1935
Age 8
John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden resided here in Alvarado, TX
Alvarado, TX
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 13
John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden resided here in Dorcheat, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Dorcheat, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 23
John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden resided here in Georgia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Georgia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1990
1990
Age 63
John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden resided here in Alvarado, TX
Alvarado, TX
1993
1993
Age 66
John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden resided here in Alvarado, Texas, USA
Alvarado, Texas, USA
2007
29 May 2007
Age 80
Death of John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden in Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas, USA
Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas, USA
2007
29 May 2007
Age 80
Death of John Algenon 'Preacher' Bearden in Texas, USA
Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1927
    Event Place: Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Public Records Index
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [3] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dorcheat, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T627_126; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 14-11
    [5] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 430-44-7497; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana; Roll: 825; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 287.0.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1956; Film: #1
    [10] Texas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana; Roll: 825; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 287.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Alvarado, TX
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dorcheat, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T627_126; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 14-11

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Dorcheat, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dorcheat, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T627_126; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 14-11

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Georgia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1990
    Event Place: Alvarado, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Alvarado, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mckamie, Columbia, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 May 2007
    Event Place: Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 430-44-7497; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 May 2007
    Event Place: Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 430-44-7497; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] Texas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bethany Rest Cemetery, Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Texas, Find a Grave Index
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