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Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin 1857–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jan 1857

Birth Location: Alger, Allen, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 1941

Death Location: Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska, USA

Father: John Austin

Mother: Arena Braddock

Spouse(s): Edward Bessire

Children(s): Emma Bessire, Ida EOL, Eva Bessire, James Bessire, Bert Bessire, Mary Bessire, Harry Bessire, Lloyd EOL, Harvey Bessire, Dorthy Bessire, Wanleta Bessier, Nettie Bessire

The story of Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin began in 1857 in Alger, Allen, Ohio, USA. In 1860, Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin resided in Jackson, Allen, Ohio, United States. In 1870, Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin resided in Jackson, Allen, Ohio, United States. Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin married Edward Charles Bessire, and had children including Bert Bertie Austin Edward Bessire, Dorthy Olive Edward Bessire, Emma Edward Bessire, Eva Arena Elva Edward Bessire, Harry Ray Edward Bessire, Harvey Glen Edward Bessire, Ida Myrtle Edward Bessire Eol, James Blaine Edward Bessire, Lloyd Edward Bessire Eol, Mary Delpha Edward Bessire, Nettie B Edward Bessire, Wanleta Edward Bessier. Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin passed away in 1941 in Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin began in 1857 in Alger, Allen, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1860, Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin resided in Jackson, Allen, Ohio, United States.
  • In 1870, Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin resided in Jackson, Allen, Ohio, United States.
  • Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin married Edward Charles Bessire, and had children including Bert Bertie Austin Edward Bessire, Dorthy Olive Edward Bessire, Emma Edward Bessire, Eva Arena Elva Edward Bessire, Harry Ray Edward Bessire, Harvey Glen Edward Bessire, Ida Myrtle Edward Bessire Eol, James Blaine Edward Bessire, Lloyd Edward Bessire Eol, Mary Delpha Edward Bessire, Nettie B Edward Bessire, Wanleta Edward Bessier.
  • Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin passed away in 1941 in Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Austin
1820–1906
Birth Location: Knox, Ohio, USA
JA
Arena Braddock
1823–1908
Birth Location: Knox, Ohio, USA
AB

Spouses(s)

Edward Bessire
1857–1928
Birth Location: Alger, Allen, Ohio, United States
EB

Children(s)

Emma Bessire
1879–
Birth Location: Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, USA
EB
Ida EOL
1881–1888
Birth Location: Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, USA
IE
Eva Bessire
1882–1953
Birth Location: Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, USA
EB
James Bessire
1884–1985
Birth Location: Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, USA
JB
Bert Bessire
1886–1973
Birth Location: Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, USA
BB
Mary Bessire
1888–1978
Birth Location: Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, USA
MB
Harry Bessire
1890–
Birth Location: Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, USA
HB
Lloyd EOL
1893–1895
Birth Location: Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, USA
LE
Harvey Bessire
1895–1995
Birth Location: Logan, Harrison, Iowa, USA
HB
Dorthy Bessire
1899–1967
Birth Location: Logan, Harrison, Iowa, USA
DB
Wanleta Bessier
1899–
Birth Location: Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, USA
WB
Nettie Bessire
1879–1957
Birth Location: Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, USA
NB

Olive Austin's Ancestors

Self
Olive Austin
1857–1941
Birth Place: Alger, Allen, Ohio, USA
Parents
John (Benjamin) Austin
1820–1906
Knox, Ohio, USA
Arena ((Joshua)) Braddock
1823–1908
Knox, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin ((Hezekiah)) Austin
1792–1865
Tunbridge, Orange, Vermont, USA
Ruth Hardesty
1793–1829
Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Joshua Braddock
1781–1837
Graysville, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
Susanna Sellers
1783–1870
Graysville, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Hezekiah Austin
1763–1830
Hannah Austin
1768–1814
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Austin
1739–1810
Lydia Austin
1744–1780
Jonathan BPH
1742–1802

Olive Austin's Descendants

1.
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Olive (Arena "Olie" (John)) Austin (12 Jan 1857–1941) m. Edward (Charles) Bessire (21 Feb 1857–1928)
  1. 1. Emma ((Edward)) Bessire 1879–
  2. 2. Ida (Myrtle (Edward) Bessire) EOL 1881–1888
  3. 3. Eva (Arena "Elva" (Edward)) Bessire 1882–1953
  4. 4. James (Blaine (Edward)) Bessire 1884–1985 m. Bertie ((James)) Bessire 1890–1977
    1. 1. Gladys Bessire 1912–
    2. 2. Edward ((James)) Bessire 1915–1918
  5. 5. Bert ("Bertie" Austin (Edward)) Bessire 1886–1973
  6. 6. Mary (Delpha (Edward)) Bessire 1888–1978
  7. 7. Harry (Ray (Edward)) Bessire 1890–
  8. 8. Lloyd ((Edward) Bessire) EOL 1893–1895
  9. 9. Harvey (Glen (Edward)) Bessire 1895–1995
  10. 10. Dorthy (Olive (Edward)) Bessire 1899–1967
  11. 11. Wanleta ((Edward)) Bessier 1899–
  12. 12. Nettie (B. (Edward)) Bessire 1879–1957

Olive Austin's Timeline

13 Records

1857
12 Jan 1857
Birth of Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin in Alger, Allen, Ohio, USA
Alger, Allen, Ohio, USA
1860
1860
Age 3
Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin resided here in Jackson, Allen, Ohio, United States
Jackson, Allen, Ohio, United States
1870
1870
Age 13
Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin resided here in Jackson, Allen, Ohio, United States
Jackson, Allen, Ohio, United States
1880
1880
Age 23
Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin resided here in Saint John, Harrison, Iowa, United States
Saint John, Harrison, Iowa, United States
1884
abt 1884
Age 27
Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin resided here
None
1885
1885
Age 28
Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin resided here in St John
St John
1895
1895
Age 38
Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin resided here in Jefferson, Harrison, Iowa
Jefferson, Harrison, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 43
Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin resided here in Logan town, Harrison, Iowa
Logan town, Harrison, Iowa
1910
1910
Age 53
Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin resided here in Precinct 21, Cedar, Nebraska
Precinct 21, Cedar, Nebraska
1920
1920
Age 63
Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin resided here in Precinct 21, Cedar, Nebraska
Precinct 21, Cedar, Nebraska
1930
1930
Age 73
Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin resided here in Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska
Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska
1941
7 Jul 1941
Age 84
Death of Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin in Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska, USA
Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska, USA
1941
1941
Age 84
Burial of Olive Arena "Olie" (John) Austin in Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska, USA
Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1857
    Event Place: Alger, Allen, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 21, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T625_983; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 48; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Saint John, Harrison, Iowa; Roll: 343; Family History Film: 1254343; Page: 155D; Enumeration District: 089; Image: 0661.
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jackson, Allen, Ohio; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] Iowa State Census, 1895
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jefferson, Harrison, Iowa; Roll: T623_436; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 79.
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jackson, Allen, Ohio; Roll: ; Page: 456; Image: 396.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 21, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [10] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa
    [11] Web: Nebraska, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Jackson, Allen, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jackson, Allen, Ohio; Roll: ; Page: 456; Image: 396.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jackson, Allen, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jackson, Allen, Ohio; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Saint John, Harrison, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Saint John, Harrison, Iowa; Roll: 343; Family History Film: 1254343; Page: 155D; Enumeration District: 089; Image: 0661.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1884
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: St John
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Jefferson, Harrison, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa State Census, 1895

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Logan town, Harrison, Iowa
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jefferson, Harrison, Iowa; Roll: T623_436; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 79.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 21, Cedar, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 21, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Precinct 21, Cedar, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 21, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: T625_983; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 48; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Jul 1941
    Event Place: Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: Web: Nebraska, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2011

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska, USA
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