Elma P. Bess1,2
F, #44752, b. 3 Jan 1904, d. 13 Aug 1987
Birth* | 3 Jan 1904 | Elma was born at VA on 3 Jan 1904.3,4,1 |
| | She was the daughter of Calvin Campbell Bess and Sadie Florence Masters. |
(Witness) Census | 3 May 1910 | Elma P. Bess appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 in the household of Calvin Campbell Bess and Sadie Florence Masters at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Census* | 9 Jan 1920 | Elma P. Bess was listed as a resident in the census report at Sweet Springs Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 9 Jan 1920. Boarder in the household of Amanda M. Gardner.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1921 | She married James Monroe Fridley, son of George F. Fridley and Joanna Elizabeth Armentrout, circa 1921.1 |
Census* | 1 May 1930 | Elma P. Bess and James Monroe Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 1 May 1930.1 |
Census | 2 May 1940 | Elma P. Bess and James Monroe Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 May 1940.1 |
Residence* | Aug 1987 | Elma P. Bess resided at 2027 S. Arden Ave, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, in Aug 1987.3 |
Death* | 13 Aug 1987 | Elma died on 13 Aug 1987 at Alleghany Regional Hospital, Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 83.3,4 |
Burial* | | Her body was interred at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, at Lone Star Cem.3 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2818] Virginia WPA Historical Inventory, Elma Bess Fridley, Social and Ethnic Study, by Leila Blanche Bess, 16 July 1940.
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
- [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
Frances Fridley1
F, #44753, b. circa 1924
Birth* | circa 1924 | Frances Fridley was born circa 1924 at VA.1 |
| | She was the daughter of James Monroe Fridley and Elma P. Bess.1 |
(Witness) Census | 1 May 1930 | Frances Fridley appeared on the census of 1 May 1930 in the household of James Monroe Fridley and Elma P. Bess at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 2 May 1940 | Frances Fridley appeared on the census of 2 May 1940 in the household of James Monroe Fridley and Elma P. Bess at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Sebert C. Fridley1
M, #44754
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Loraine A. Fridley1
F, #44755
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Loralei Fridley1
F, #44756
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Sadie Florence Masters1,2
F, #44764, b. 27 Feb 1883, d. 17 Dec 1916
Birth* | 27 Feb 1883 | Sadie was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 27 Feb 1883.1,2 |
Marriage* | 10 Mar 1903 | She married Calvin Campbell Bess at Alleghany Co, VA, on 10 Mar 1903. Calvin Campbell Bess, age 27, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. Ellerd [Alexander] & Frances Bess; Sadie F. Masters, age 20, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, par. Geo. & Eliza Masters.1 |
Num Child* | 3 May 1910 | Sadie Florence Masters and Calvin Campbell Bess had 3 children, with 3 living at the time of the census in 1910.3 |
Census* | 3 May 1910 | Sadie Florence Masters and Calvin Campbell Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 3 May 1910.3 |
Death* | 17 Dec 1916 | Sadie died on 17 Dec 1916 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 33.2 |
Burial* | 19 Dec 1916 | Her body was interred on 19 Dec 1916 at Alleghany Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
William L. Bess1
M, #44765, b. circa 1905
Birth* | circa 1905 | William L. Bess was born circa 1905 at VA.1 |
| | He was the son of Calvin Campbell Bess and Sadie Florence Masters.1 |
(Witness) Census | 3 May 1910 | William L. Bess appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 in the household of Calvin Campbell Bess and Sadie Florence Masters at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Emmett Cecil Bess1,2
M, #44766, b. 22 Sep 1907, d. 22 Mar 1936
Birth* | 22 Sep 1907 | Emmett was born at Earlehurst, Alleghany Co, VA, on 22 Sep 1907.2,1 |
| | He was the son of Calvin Campbell Bess and Sadie Florence Masters.1 |
(Witness) Census | 3 May 1910 | Emmett Cecil Bess appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 in the household of Calvin Campbell Bess and Sadie Florence Masters at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 5 Mar 1920 | Emmett Cecil Bess appeared on the census of 5 Mar 1920 in the household of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Minerva Ann Smith at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Employment* | Apr 1930 | Occupation: laborer in Apr 1930 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA. Saw mill.1 |
(Witness) Census | 24 Apr 1930 | Emmett Cecil Bess appeared on the census of 24 Apr 1930 in the household of Calvin Campbell Bess and Bettie B. Kimbrough at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Marriage | | Emmett Cecil Bess married Beulah Lavlett Howard.3 |
Residence* | Mar 1936 | Emmett Cecil Bess resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, in Mar 1936.2 |
Employment | Mar 1936 | Emmett's occupation: Paper mill worker, paper mill at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, in Mar 1936.2 |
Death* | 22 Mar 1936 | Emmett died on 22 Mar 1936 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 28. Died instantly from fractured skull in car wreck. Informant was Mrs Beulah Bess, Covington, VA.2 |
Burial* | 24 Mar 1936 | His body was interred on 24 Mar 1936 at Sweet Chalybeate, Alleghany Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Emmett Cecil Bess.
- [S211] Email David A. Bess, , 7 September 2016.
Fannie Martin1,2
F, #44767, b. circa 1882, d. before 1914
Birth* | circa 1882 | Fannie was born at Alleghany Co, VA, circa 1882.1,2 |
Marriage* | 9 Feb 1906 | She married James Taylor Bess at Alleghany Co, VA, on 9 Feb 1906. James Taylor Bess, age 27, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. Alex & M.F. Bess; Faney Owens, age 26, divorced, b. Alleghany Co, par. Geo & Eliza Marton.2,1 |
Num Child* | 4 May 1910 | Fannie Martin and James Taylor Bess had 1 children, with 1 living at the time of the census in 1910.1 |
Census* | 4 May 1910 | Fannie Martin and James Taylor Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 4 May 1910.1 |
Death* | before 1914 | Fannie died before 1914. Fannie's husband James Taylor Bess was widowed at the time of his remarriage to Willie Bertha Fridley.2 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
Lacy L. Bess1
M, #44768, b. 9 Apr 1907, d. 4 Aug 1998
Birth* | 9 Apr 1907 | Lacy was born at VA on 9 Apr 1907.2,1 |
| | He was the son of James Taylor Bess and Fannie Martin.1 |
(Witness) Census | 4 May 1910 | Lacy L. Bess appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 in the household of James Taylor Bess and Fannie Martin at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 21 Feb 1920 | Lacy L. Bess appeared on the census of 21 Feb 1920 in the household of James Taylor Bess and Willie Bertha Fridley at Mill Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Employment* | May 1940 | Occupation: farm laborer in May 1940 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 8 May 1940 | Lacy L. Bess appeared on the census of 8 May 1940 in the household of James Taylor Bess and Willie Bertha Fridley at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Death* | 4 Aug 1998 | Lacy died on 4 Aug 1998 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co, VA, at age 91.2 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
Alline Bess1
F, #44769, b. circa 1913
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Bettie B. Kimbrough1,2
F, #44770, b. 26 Feb 1898, d. 3 Dec 1978
Birth* | 26 Feb 1898 | Bettie was born at VA on 26 Feb 1898.3,1 |
Marriage* | circa 1920 | She married Calvin Campbell Bess, son of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett, circa 1920.1 |
Census* | 24 Apr 1930 | Bettie B. Kimbrough and Calvin Campbell Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 24 Apr 1930.1 |
Census | 22 Apr 1940 | Bettie B. Kimbrough and Calvin Campbell Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Hematite, Alleghany Co, VA, on 22 Apr 1940.1 |
(informant) Death | 18 Apr 1951 | Bettie was informant for the death of Calvin Campbell Bess at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 18 Apr 1951.4 |
Death* | 3 Dec 1978 | Bettie died on 3 Dec 1978 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 80.2,3 |
Burial* | | Her body was interred at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, at Cedar Hill Cem.2 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com),.
- [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
Mamie B. Bess1
F, #44771, b. circa 1922
Birth* | circa 1922 | Mamie B. Bess was born circa 1922 at VA.1 |
| | She was the daughter of Calvin Campbell Bess and Bettie B. Kimbrough.1 |
(Witness) Census | 24 Apr 1930 | Mamie B. Bess appeared on the census of 24 Apr 1930 in the household of Calvin Campbell Bess and Bettie B. Kimbrough at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Employment* | Apr 1940 | Occupation: bookkeeper in Apr 1940 at Hematite, Alleghany Co, VA. Public school.1 |
(Witness) Census | 22 Apr 1940 | Mamie B. Bess appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1940 in the household of Calvin Campbell Bess and Bettie B. Kimbrough at Hematite, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Jack Gilman Bess1,2
M, #44772, b. 15 Jan 1935, d. 15 Apr 2005
Birth* | 15 Jan 1935 | Jack was born at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 15 Jan 1935.4,3,1 |
| | He was the son of Emmett Cecil Bess and Beulah Lavlett Howard.1,3 |
(Witness) Census | 22 Apr 1940 | Jack Gilman Bess appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1940 in the household of Calvin Campbell Bess and Bettie B. Kimbrough at Hematite, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Marriage* | 18 Jun 1955 | He married Margaret Ann Chaney at Roanoke, VA, on 18 Jun 1955. Jack Gilman Bess, age 20, single, b. Covington, VA, res. Franklin Hgts Apt, Roanoke, VA, par. Emmett C. Bess & Bulah L. Howard, employee, Rowe Furn. Corp; Margaret Ann Chaney, age 20, single, b. Martinsville, VA, res. 2520 Avenel Ave, Roanoke, VA, par. James E. Chaney & Margaret Morgan, medical secretary; md by Wade H. Bryant at Roanoke.5 |
Death* | 15 Apr 2005 | Jack died on 15 Apr 2005 at Franklin Co, VA, at age 70.2 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
- [S2838] Social Security Administration., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
- [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2014, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
- [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
James Taylor Bess Jr1
M, #44782
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Delia Florence Duncan1
F, #44783, b. circa 1875
Birth* | circa 1875 | Delia Florence Duncan was born circa 1875 at Craig Co, VA.1 |
Marriage* | 6 Jul 1892 | She married Sampson Bess at Alleghany Co, VA, on 6 Jul 1892. Sampson Bess, age 23, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. A. & F. Bess; Delia Florence Duncan, age 17, single, b. Craig Co, VA, par. Jos. & M. Duncan.1 |
Citations
- [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
Mariah E. Kimberlin1,2
F, #44784, b. circa 1880
Birth* | circa 1880 | Mariah E. Kimberlin was born circa 1880 at Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Marriage* | 31 Mar 1897 | She married Sampson Bess at Alleghany Co, VA, on 31 Mar 1897. Sampson Bess, age 28, widowed, b. Alleghany Co, par. Alex & Frances Bess; Mariah E. Kimberlin, age 17, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. Lee & Mary Kimberlin.1 |
Census* | 7 Jul 1900 | Mariah E. Kimberlin and Sampson Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 7 Jul 1900.2 |
Census | 22 Apr 1910 | Mariah E. Kimberlin and Sampson Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 22 Apr 1910.2 |
Census | 20 Feb 1920 | Mariah E. Kimberlin and Sampson Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Mill Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 20 Feb 1920.2 |
Census | 5 May 1930 | Mariah E. Kimberlin and Sampson Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 5 May 1930.2 |
Citations
- [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
Andrew Lee Bess1
M, #44785, b. 1893
Birth* | 1893 | Andrew was born at Alleghany Co, VA, in 1893.1,2 |
| | He was the son of Sampson Bess and Delia Florence Duncan.1 |
(Witness) Census | 7 Jul 1900 | Andrew Lee Bess appeared on the census of 7 Jul 1900 in the household of Sampson Bess and Mariah E. Kimberlin at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.3 |
Marriage* | 4 Oct 1916 | He married Radie Ann Arritt at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 4 Oct 1916. Andrew Lee Bess, age 21, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. Sampson & Delia Bess; Radie Ann Arritt, age 21, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. Daniel & Mary Arritt.2 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
- [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Minnie M. Bess1
F, #44786, b. 1897
Birth* | 1897 | Minnie M. Bess was born in 1897 at VA.1 |
| | She was the daughter of Sampson Bess and Mariah E. Kimberlin.1 |
(Witness) Census | 7 Jul 1900 | Minnie M. Bess appeared on the census of 7 Jul 1900 in the household of Sampson Bess and Mariah E. Kimberlin at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 |
(Witness) Census | 22 Apr 1910 | Minnie M. Bess appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1910 in the household of Sampson Bess and Mariah E. Kimberlin at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 |
(Witness) Census | 20 Feb 1920 | Minnie M. Bess appeared on the census of 20 Feb 1920 in the household of Sampson Bess and Mariah E. Kimberlin at Mill Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 |
(Witness) Census | 5 May 1930 | Minnie M. Bess appeared on the census of 5 May 1930 in the household of Sampson Bess and Mariah E. Kimberlin at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Ida E. Bess1
F, #44787, b. circa 1905
Birth* | circa 1905 | Ida E. Bess was born circa 1905 at VA.1 |
| | She was the daughter of Sampson Bess and Mariah E. Kimberlin.1 |
(Witness) Census | 22 Apr 1910 | Ida E. Bess appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1910 in the household of Sampson Bess and Mariah E. Kimberlin at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 20 Feb 1920 | Ida E. Bess appeared on the census of 20 Feb 1920 in the household of Sampson Bess and Mariah E. Kimberlin at Mill Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Mildred R. Bess1
F, #44788, b. circa 1912
Birth* | circa 1912 | Mildred R. Bess was born circa 1912 at VA.1 |
| | She was the daughter of Sampson Bess and Mariah E. Kimberlin.1 |
(Witness) Census | 20 Feb 1920 | Mildred R. Bess appeared on the census of 20 Feb 1920 in the household of Sampson Bess and Mariah E. Kimberlin at Mill Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Radie Ann Arritt1
F, #44789, b. circa 1895
Birth* | circa 1895 | Radie Ann Arritt was born circa 1895 at Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Marriage* | 4 Oct 1916 | She married Andrew Lee Bess at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 4 Oct 1916. Andrew Lee Bess, age 21, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. Sampson & Delia Bess; Radie Ann Arritt, age 21, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. Daniel & Mary Arritt.1 |
Citations
- [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
Mary Jane Hepler1,2
F, #44790, b. 28 Jan 1881, d. 29 Jun 1950
Birth* | 28 Jan 1881 | Mary was born at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, on 28 Jan 1881.1,3,2 |
| | She was the daughter of Douglas Blaine Hepler and Sarah Elizabeth Armstrong. |
Marriage* | 7 Mar 1900 | She married Henry Eakin Bess at Alleghany Co, VA, on 7 Mar 1900. Henry E. Bess, age 23, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. Wm & Elizabeth Bess; Mary S. Hepler, age 19, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. D.B. & S.E. [Dressler-sic] Hepler.2 |
Num Child* | 11 Jun 1900 | Mary Jane Hepler and Henry Eakin Bess had 0 children, with 0 living at the time of the census in 1900.3 |
Census* | 11 Jun 1900 | Mary Jane Hepler and Henry Eakin Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 11 Jun 1900.3 |
Census | 22 Apr 1910 | Mary Jane Hepler and Henry Eakin Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 22 Apr 1910.4 |
Num Child | 22 Apr 1910 | Mary Jane Hepler and Henry Eakin Bess had 5 children, with 4 living at the time of the census in 1910.4 |
Residence* | 12 Sep 1918 | Henry Eakin Bess and Mary Jane Hepler resided at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, on 12 Sep 1918.5 |
Census | 8 Mar 1920 | She and Henry Eakin Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 8 Mar 1920.4 |
Census | 1 May 1930 | Mary Jane Hepler and Henry Eakin Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 1 May 1930.4 |
Census | 2 May 1940 | Mary Jane Hepler and Henry Eakin Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 May 1940.4 |
Death* | 29 Jun 1950 | Mary died on 29 Jun 1950 at C&O Hospital, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 69.1 |
Burial* | 1 Jul 1950 | Her body was interred on 1 Jul 1950 at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, at Lone Star Cem.1 |
Family | Henry Eakin Bess b. 30 Mar 1876, d. 5 Feb 1958 |
Marriage* | 7 Mar 1900 | She married Henry Eakin Bess at Alleghany Co, VA, on 7 Mar 1900. Henry E. Bess, age 23, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. Wm & Elizabeth Bess; Mary S. Hepler, age 19, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. D.B. & S.E. [Dressler-sic] Hepler.2 |
Children | - Jesse M. Bess4 b. circa 1901
- Ella Alberta Bess+4 b. 20 Aug 1902, d. 8 Dec 1992
- Albert Bess6 b. 21 Apr 1903, d. 16 Feb 1907
- Beulah Gladys Bess+4 b. 2 Jan 1907, d. 5 Nov 1987
- Lora May Bess+4 b. 10 May 1909, d. 7 May 1986
- Lena Juanita Bess+4 b. 30 Dec 1910, d. 29 May 1994
- William Douglas Bess4 b. 30 Sep 1912, d. 14 Nov 1977
- Melvin Stanley Bess+4 b. 22 May 1914, d. 27 Mar 2003
- Floyd Preston Bess+4 b. 24 Apr 1916, d. 22 May 2003
- Ida Florence Bess+4 b. 12 Mar 1918, d. 23 Apr 1994
- Lewis Layman Bess4 b. 14 Oct 1919, d. 21 Jun 1996
- Retha Agnes Bess+4 b. 19 Jun 1921, d. 15 Feb 1985
- Mary Alpharetta Bess4 b. 9 Oct 1922, d. 13 Nov 1987
|
Citations
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
- [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
- [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: Albert Bess, online at https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed March 2017.
John Thomas Damron1,2
M, #44791, b. 7 Jan 1861, d. 15 Apr 1933
Birth* | 7 Jan 1861 | John was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 7 Jan 1861.3,4,1 |
| | He was the son of Isaac P. Damron and Margaret Bennett. |
Marriage* | 18 May 1898 | He married Jennetta E. Bess at Alleghany Co, VA, on 18 May 1898. John T. Damron, age 37, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. I.T. & M. Damron; Janette E. Bess, age 25, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. Alex & Frances Bess.1 |
Employment* | Jun 1900 | Occupation: farmer in Jun 1900 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.5 |
Num Child* | 25 Jun 1900 | John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess had 1 children, with 1 living at the time of the census in 1900.5 |
Census* | 25 Jun 1900 | John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Jun 1900.5 |
Employment | May 1910 | Occupation: farmer in May 1910 at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.5 |
Census | 4 May 1910 | John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 4 May 1910.5 |
Num Child | 4 May 1910 | John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess had 6 children, with 6 living at the time of the census in 1910.5 |
Employment | Jan 1920 | Occupation: farmer in Jan 1920 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.5 |
Census | 3 Jan 1920 | John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 3 Jan 1920.5 |
Employment | Apr 1930 | Occupation: farmer in Apr 1930 at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.5 |
Census* | 10 Apr 1930 | John Thomas Damron appeared on the census as head of household at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 10 Apr 1930.5 |
Death* | 15 Apr 1933 | John died on 15 Apr 1933 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 72.3 |
Burial* | 17 Apr 1933 | His body was interred on 17 Apr 1933 at Earlehurst, Alleghany Co, VA.3 |
Family | Jennetta E. Bess b. May 1873, d. before 1930 |
Marriage* | 18 May 1898 | He married Jennetta E. Bess at Alleghany Co, VA, on 18 May 1898. John T. Damron, age 37, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. I.T. & M. Damron; Janette E. Bess, age 25, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. Alex & Frances Bess.1 |
Children | |
Citations
- [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Allen Marshall Dameron.
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Allen Marshall Dameron1,2
M, #44792, b. 24 Aug 1899, d. 31 Oct 1982
Birth* | 24 Aug 1899 | Allen was born at VA on 24 Aug 1899.2,1 |
| | He was the son of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess.3 |
(Witness) Census | 25 Jun 1900 | Allen Marshall Dameron appeared on the census of 25 Jun 1900 in the household of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 4 May 1910 | Allen Marshall Dameron appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 in the household of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 3 Jan 1920 | Allen Marshall Dameron appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Employment* | Apr 1930 | Occupation: farmer in Apr 1930 at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 10 Apr 1930 | Allen Marshall Dameron appeared on the census of 10 Apr 1930 in the household of John Thomas Damron at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(informant) Death | 15 Apr 1933 | Allen was informant for the death of John Thomas Damron at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 15 Apr 1933.2 |
Marriage | | He married Bessie Irene Fridley.1,4 |
Employment | Apr 1940 | Occupation: laborer in Apr 1940 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA. State Road.1 |
Census | 29 Apr 1940 | Allen Marshall Dameron and Bessie Irene Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 29 Apr 1940.1 |
Residence | Oct 1982 | Allen Marshall Dameron resided at 1381 Stoutamire Dr, Salem, Roanoke Co, VA, in Oct 1982.2 |
Death* | 31 Oct 1982 | Allen died on 31 Oct 1982 at Lewis Gale Med Center, Salem, Roanoke Co, VA, at age 83.2 |
Burial* | 2 Nov 1982 | His body was interred on 2 Nov 1982 at Roanoke, VA, at Cedar Lawn Mem Park.2 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
- [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Walter Glover1
M, #44793, b. Apr 1887
Birth* | Apr 1887 | Walter Glover was born in Apr 1887 at VA.1 |
| | He was the son of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess.1 |
(Witness) Census | 25 Jun 1900 | Walter Glover appeared on the census of 25 Jun 1900 in the household of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Mary F. Damron1
F, #44794, b. circa 1901
Birth* | circa 1901 | Mary F. Damron was born circa 1901 at VA.1 |
| | She was the daughter of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess.1 |
(Witness) Census | 4 May 1910 | Mary F. Damron appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 in the household of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 3 Jan 1920 | Mary F. Damron appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Daisy Lee Damron1
F, #44795, b. circa 1903
Birth* | circa 1903 | Daisy Lee Damron was born circa 1903 at VA.1 |
| | She was the daughter of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess.1 |
(Witness) Census | 4 May 1910 | Daisy Lee Damron appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 in the household of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 3 Jan 1920 | Daisy Lee Damron appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 10 Apr 1930 | Daisy Lee Damron appeared on the census of 10 Apr 1930 in the household of John Thomas Damron at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Lindsay B. Damron1
F, #44796, b. circa 1904
Birth* | circa 1904 | Lindsay B. Damron was born circa 1904 at VA.1 |
| | She was the daughter of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess.1 |
(Witness) Census | 4 May 1910 | Lindsay B. Damron appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 in the household of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 3 Jan 1920 | Lindsay B. Damron appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
James D. Damron1
M, #44797, b. circa 1906
Birth* | circa 1906 | James D. Damron was born circa 1906 at VA.1 |
| | He was the son of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess.1 |
(Witness) Census | 4 May 1910 | James D. Damron appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 in the household of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 3 Jan 1920 | James D. Damron appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Harry H. Damron1
M, #44798, b. circa 1909
Birth* | circa 1909 | Harry H. Damron was born circa 1909 at VA.1 |
| | He was the son of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess.1 |
(Witness) Census | 4 May 1910 | Harry H. Damron appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 in the household of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 3 Jan 1920 | Harry H. Damron appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Employment* | Apr 1930 | Occupation: laborer in Apr 1930 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA. Saw mill.1 |
(Witness) Census | 10 Apr 1930 | Harry H. Damron appeared on the census of 10 Apr 1930 in the household of John Thomas Damron at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Ruby H. Damron1
M, #44799, b. circa 1913
Birth* | circa 1913 | Ruby H. Damron was born circa 1913 at VA.1 |
| | He was the son of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess.1 |
(Witness) Census | 3 Jan 1920 | Ruby H. Damron appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 10 Apr 1930 | Ruby H. Damron appeared on the census of 10 Apr 1930 in the household of John Thomas Damron at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Georgey M. Damron1
F, #44800, b. 1915
Birth* | 1915 | Georgey was born at VA in 1915. 1920 census age 4 6/12.1 |
| | She was the daughter of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess.1 |
(Witness) Census | 3 Jan 1920 | Georgey M. Damron appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of John Thomas Damron and Jennetta E. Bess at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 10 Apr 1930 | Georgey M. Damron appeared on the census of 10 Apr 1930 in the household of John Thomas Damron at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.