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Nancy Leona Beasley 1891–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Sep 1891

Birth Location: Bodcaw, Nevada County, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 10 Jun 1972

Death Location: Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA

Father: Benjamin Beesley

Mother: Nancy Barbaree

Spouse(s): John Downs

Children(s): Farris Downs, Delma Downs, Selma Treadwell, Marie Jones, J Dawns

The story of Nancy Leona Beasley began in 1891 in Bodcaw, Nevada County, Arkansas, USA. In 1900, Nancy Leona Beasley resided in Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA. In 1910, Nancy Leona Beasley resided in Alabama, Nevada, Arkansas, USA. Nancy Leona Beasley married John Claudy Downs, and had children including Delma Lynn Downs, Farris Chester Downs, Helen E Dawns, J C Dawns, Marie L Downs Jones, Nancy Downs Mayton, Selma Lucille Downs Treadwell. Nancy Leona Beasley passed away in 1972 in Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA.

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

  • The story of Nancy Leona Beasley began in 1891 in Bodcaw, Nevada County, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1900, Nancy Leona Beasley resided in Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1910, Nancy Leona Beasley resided in Alabama, Nevada, Arkansas, USA.
  • Nancy Leona Beasley married John Claudy Downs, and had children including Delma Lynn Downs, Farris Chester Downs, Helen E Dawns, J C Dawns, Marie L Downs Jones, Nancy Downs Mayton, Selma Lucille Downs Treadwell.
  • Nancy Leona Beasley passed away in 1972 in Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Beesley
1855–1928
Birth Location: Alabama
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Nancy Barbaree
1858–1910
Birth Location: Alabama
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Spouses(s)

John Downs
1882–1959
Birth Location: Nevada County, Arkansas, USA
JD

Children(s)

Farris Downs
1915–1957
Birth Location: Bodcaw, Nevada County, Arkansas, USA
FD
Delma Downs
1910–1962
Birth Location: Bodcaw, Hempstead County, Arkansas, USA
DD
Selma Treadwell
1912–1997
Birth Location: Bodcaw, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
ST
Marie Jones
1918–2008
Birth Location: Nevada County, Arkansas, United States of America
MJ
J Dawns
1923–
Birth Location: Arkansas
JD

Nancy Beasley's Ancestors

Self
Nancy Beasley
1891–1972
Birth Place: Bodcaw, Nevada County, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Benjamin Jefferson Beesley
1855–1928
Alabama
Nancy (Ann) Barbaree
1858–1910
Alabama
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nancy Beasley's Descendants

1.
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Nancy (Leona) Beasley (25 Sep 1891–10 Jun 1972) m. John (Claudy) Downs (11 Dec 1882–27 Sep 1959)
  1. 1. Farris (Chester) Downs 1915–1957 m. Ella (Auline) Walthall 1919–2012
  2. 2. Delma (Lynn) Downs 1910–1962 m. Maxine Farley 1917–
  3. 3. Selma (Lucille Downs) Treadwell 1912–1997
  4. 4. Marie (L Downs) Jones 1918–2008
  5. 5. J (C) Dawns 1923–

Nancy Beasley's Timeline

9 Records

1891
25 Sep 1891
Birth of Nancy Leona Beasley in Bodcaw, Nevada County, Arkansas, USA
Bodcaw, Nevada County, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Nancy Leona Beasley resided here in Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Nancy Leona Beasley resided here in Alabama, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
Alabama, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
1912
abt 1912
Age 21
Nancy Leona Beasley resided here
None
1915
abt 1915
Age 24
Nancy Leona Beasley resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 29
Nancy Leona Beasley resided here in Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Nancy Leona Beasley resided here in Parker, Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
Parker, Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
1972
10 Jun 1972
Age 81
Death of Nancy Leona Beasley in Hope, Hempstead County, Arkansas, USA
Hope, Hempstead County, Arkansas, USA
1973
1973
Age 82
Nancy Leona Beasley resided here in Arkansas
Arkansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1891
    Event Place: Bodcaw, Nevada County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: 1891
    [4] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917
    [5] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1891
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times; Publication Date: 11 Jun 1972; Publication Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA; ,0.22123119,0.3858345,0.3609567&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Parker, Nevada, Arkansas; Roll: 69; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1240069

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Alabama, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Alabama, Nevada, Arkansas; Roll: T624_59; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1374072

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1912
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1891

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1915
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Parker, Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1972
    Event Place: Shreveport, Louisiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Times - 11 Jun 1972 - Page 5, Obituary for Nancy Leona Downs 11 Jun 1972

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1972
    Event Place: Marshall, Texas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Marshall News Messenger - 11 Jun 1972 - Page 10, Obituary for Nancy Leona Downs - 1 of 2 11 Jun 1972

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1972
    Event Place: Marshall, Texas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Marshall News Messenger - 11 Jun 1972 - Page 10, Obituary for Nancy Leona Downs - 2 of 2 11 Jun 1972

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1973
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times; Publication Date: 11 Jun 1972; Publication Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA; ,0.22123119,0.3858345,0.3609567&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bodcaw, Nevada, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hope
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Marshall News Messenger; Publication Date: 11 Jun 1972; Publication Place: Marshall, Texas, USA; ,0.4648227,0.7347435,0.60021585&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1972
    Event Place: Hope, Hempstead County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times; Publication Date: 11 Jun 1972; Publication Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA; ,0.22123119,0.3858345,0.3609567&xid=3355
    [3] Newspapers.com - The Marshall News Messenger - 11 Jun 1972 - Page 10, Obituary for Nancy Leona Downs - 1 of 2 11 Jun 1972
    [4] Newspapers.com - The Times - 11 Jun 1972 - Page 5, Obituary for Nancy Leona Downs 11 Jun 1972

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Newspapers.com - The Times - 11 Jun 1972 - Page 5, Obituary for Nancy Leona Downs 11 Jun 1972
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