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Mary Pearl M.P. BRIGGS Tillman 1887 – 1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1887

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 12 Oct 1960

Death Location: 43 Owen Avenue, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

Father: Robert Tillman

Mother: Louisa Phillips

Spouse(s): Charles Briggs

Children(s): Marguerite Briggs, Charles Briggs, Louise Briggs

The story of Mary Pearl M.P. BRIGGS Tillman began in 1887 in Alabama. In 1900, Mary Pearl M.P. BRIGGS Tillman resided in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama. Mary Pearl M.P. BRIGGS Tillman married Charles Preston "Charley" Briggs, and had children including Marguerite P Briggs, Charles Preston Briggs, Louise Josephine Briggs. Mary Pearl M.P. BRIGGS Tillman passed away in 1960 in 43 Owen Avenue, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Mary Pearl M.P. BRIGGS Tillman began in 1887 in Alabama.
  • In 1900, Mary Pearl M.P. BRIGGS Tillman resided in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama.
  • Mary Pearl M.P. BRIGGS Tillman married Charles Preston "Charley" Briggs, and had children including Marguerite P Briggs, Charles Preston Briggs, Louise Josephine Briggs.
  • Mary Pearl M.P. BRIGGS Tillman passed away in 1960 in 43 Owen Avenue, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Tillman
1851 – 1909
Birth Location: Russell County, Alabama, USA
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Louisa Phillips
1854 – 1891
Birth Location: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
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Spouses(s)

Charles Briggs
1882 – 1968
Birth Location: Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
CB

Children(s)

Marguerite Briggs
1908 –
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
MB
Charles Briggs
1911 – 1982
Birth Location: Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
CB
Louise Briggs
1915 – 2001
Birth Location: Bessemer Jefferson Alabama
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Mary Tillman's Ancestors

Self
Mary Tillman
1887 – 1960
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Robert Jackson Tillman
1851 – 1909
Russell County, Alabama, USA
Louisa (Josephine TILLMAN) Phillips
1854 – 1891
Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Stephen (James "S.J.") Tillman
1827 – 1893
Hancock, Georgia, United States
Martha (A.K. TILLMAN) Jackson
1826 – 1892
Marion County, Georgia
Ichabod Phillips
1808 –
Georgia
Mary (Ormond) Wortham
1816 – 1865
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
David Tillman
1808 – 1890
Rebecca Douglas
1791 – 1882
Archibald Jackson
1798 – 1870
Sarah Harris
1805 – 1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Tillman
1777 –
Faitha Ellison
David Douglass
1781 – 1850
Martha Jones
1756 – 1860
Jackson
1770 –

Mary Tillman's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Pearl M.P. BRIGGS) Tillman (May 1887 – 12 Oct 1960) m. Charles (Preston "Charley") Briggs (26 Feb 1882 – May 1968)
  1. 1. Marguerite (P) Briggs (abt 1908 – )
  2. 2. Charles (Preston) Briggs (abt 1911 – 5 Sep 1982)
  3. 3. Louise (Josephine) Briggs (4 Oct 1915 – 10 Jun 2001)

Mary Tillman's Timeline

9 Records

1887
May 1887
Birth of Mary Pearl M.P. BRIGGS Tillman in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1887
May 1887
Birth of Mary Pearl M.P. BRIGGS Tillman in Alabama
Alabama
1900
1900
Age 13
Mary Pearl M.P. BRIGGS Tillman resided here in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama
Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama
1920
1920
Age 33
Mary Pearl M.P. BRIGGS Tillman resided here in Bessemer Ward 5, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Bessemer Ward 5, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Mary Pearl M.P. BRIGGS Tillman resided here in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Mary Pearl M.P. BRIGGS Tillman resided here in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama
Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 53
Mary Pearl M.P. BRIGGS Tillman resided here in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1960
12 Oct 1960
Age 73
Death of Mary Pearl M.P. BRIGGS Tillman in 43 Owen Avenue, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
43 Owen Avenue, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
1960
14 Oct 1960
Age 73
Burial of Mary Pearl M.P. BRIGGS Tillman
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1887
    Event Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bessemer Ward 5, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T625_21; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 147
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 2339756
    [5] Alabama, Select Marriages, 1816-1957
    [6] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Birmingham News; Publication Date: 13/ Oct/ 1960; Publication Place: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America; ,0.1974069,0.718661,0.25317
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1887
    Event Place: Alabama

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bessemer Ward 5, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bessemer Ward 5, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T625_21; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 147

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 2339756

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S. City Directories (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cedar Hills
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1960
    Event Place: 43 Owen Avenue, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [2] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Birmingham News; Publication Date: 13/ Oct/ 1960; Publication Place: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America; ,0.1974069,0.718661,0.25317
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1960
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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