Sampson Bess1

M, #5814, b. circa 1869, d. 1 Jun 1954
Family Explorer
FatherAlexander Lafayette Bess b. 2 Dec 1842, d. 18 Nov 1922
MotherMary Frances Bennett b. circa 1842, d. 10 Feb 1902
Birth*circa 1869 Sampson was born at Alleghany Co, VA, circa 1869.2,3 
 He was the son of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett. 
(Witness) Census24 Jun 1880 Sampson Bess appeared on the census of 24 Jun 1880 in the household of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett at White Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV.2 
Marriage*6 Jul 1892 He married Delia Florence Duncan 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.3 
Marriage*31 Mar 1897 He married Mariah E. Kimberlin 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.3 
Employment*Jul 1900 Sampson's occupation: Saw mill hand at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, in Jul 1900.2 
Census*7 Jul 1900 He and Mariah E. Kimberlin appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 7 Jul 1900.2 
EmploymentApr 1910 Occupation: fireman in Apr 1910 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA. Stationary.2 
Census22 Apr 1910 Sampson Bess and Mariah E. Kimberlin appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 22 Apr 1910.2 
EmploymentFeb 1920 Occupation: farmer in Feb 1920 at Mill Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Census20 Feb 1920 Sampson Bess and Mariah E. Kimberlin appeared on the census as head of household at Mill Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 20 Feb 1920.2 
EmploymentMay 1930 Occupation: farmer in May 1930 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Census5 May 1930 Sampson Bess and Mariah E. Kimberlin appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 5 May 1930.2 
Death*1 Jun 1954 Sampson died on 1 Jun 1954 at Alleghany Co, VA. 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
24 Jun 1880White Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WVAlexander Lafayette Bess, Mary Frances Bennett, Sampson Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Jennetta E. Bess, Calvin Campbell Bess, James Taylor Bess and Missouri Frances Bess2
7 Jul 1900Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VASampson Bess, Mariah E. Kimberlin, Andrew Lee Bess and Minnie M. Bess2
22 Apr 1910Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VASampson Bess, Mariah E. Kimberlin, Minnie M. Bess and Ida E. Bess2
20 Feb 1920Mill Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VASampson Bess, Mariah E. Kimberlin, Minnie M. Bess, Ida E. Bess and Mildred R. Bess2
5 May 1930Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VASampson Bess, Mariah E. Kimberlin and Minnie M. Bess2

Family 1

Delia Florence Duncan b. circa 1875
Marriage*6 Jul 1892 He married Delia Florence Duncan 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.3 
Child

Family 2

Mariah E. Kimberlin b. circa 1880
Marriage*31 Mar 1897 He married Mariah E. Kimberlin 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.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2167] Roger Bess, FGS, Feb. 91; d/o John Dryden Golden & Mary Ellen (Brewer).
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.

William Bess1

M, #5815, b. 25 Jul 1870
Family Explorer
FatherAlexander Lafayette Bess b. 2 Dec 1842, d. 18 Nov 1922
MotherMary Frances Bennett b. circa 1842, d. 10 Feb 1902
Birth*25 Jul 1870 William was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Jul 1870. 
 He was the son of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett. 

Citations

  1. [S2168] Roger.

Alexander Lafayette Bess1

M, #5816, b. 18 Apr 1872, d. 31 Jan 1959
Family Explorer
FatherAlexander Lafayette Bess b. 2 Dec 1842, d. 18 Nov 1922
MotherMary Frances Bennett b. circa 1842, d. 10 Feb 1902
Birth15 Jun 1871 Alexander was born at VA on 15 Jun 1871.2 
Birth*18 Apr 1872 Alexander was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 18 Apr 1872.3,4 
 He was the son of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett. 
(Witness) Census24 Jun 1880 Alexander Lafayette Bess appeared on the census of 24 Jun 1880 in the household of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett at White Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV.5 
Marriage*17 Dec 1895 He married Minerva Ann Smith at Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Dec 1895.
Alexander L. Bess, age 23, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. Alex & Frances Bess; Minerva A. Smith, age 15, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. F.C. & Nancy Smith.4,5 
EmploymentJul 1900 Occupation: laborer in Jul 1900 at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.5 
Census11 Jul 1900 Alexander Lafayette Bess and Minerva Ann Smith appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 11 Jul 1900.5 
Num Child*11 Jul 1900 Alexander Lafayette Bess and Minerva Ann Smith had 2 children, with 2 living at the time of the census in 1900.5 
Employment*Apr 1910 Occupation: plumber in Apr 1910 at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.5 
Census*15 Apr 1910 Alexander Lafayette Bess and Minerva Ann Smith appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 15 Apr 1910.5 
Num Child15 Apr 1910 Alexander Lafayette Bess and Minerva Ann Smith had 6 children, with 5 living at the time of the census in 1910.5 
EmploymentMar 1920 Occupation: plumber in Mar 1920 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.5 
Census5 Mar 1920 Alexander Lafayette Bess and Minerva Ann Smith appeared on the census as head of household at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 5 Mar 1920.5 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: laborer in Apr 1930 at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA. Paper mill.5 
Census16 Apr 1930 Alexander Lafayette Bess and Minerva Ann Smith appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 16 Apr 1930.5 
Census13 Apr 1940 Alexander Lafayette Bess and Minerva Ann Smith appeared on the census as head of household at Rayon Terrace, Alleghany Co, VA, on 13 Apr 1940. Also enumerated in this household were Ben A. Bess, son, age 36, single, b. VA; Frances G. Eskin, granddaughter, age 11, b. VA; Cecil R. Eskin, grandson, age 11, b. VA, and Sam B. Eskin, grandson, age 8, b. VA.5 
Census13 Apr 1950 Alexander Lafayette Bess and Minerva Ann Smith appeared on the census as head of household at Dunlap Beach, Alleghany Co, VA, on 13 Apr 1950. Also enumerated in this household was Boyd Bess, grandson, age 24, single, b. VA, forester, US Forest Service.5 
Death*31 Jan 1959 Alexander died on 31 Jan 1959 at Western State Hosp, Staunton, Augusta Co, VA, at age 86.2,6,7 
Burial*2 Feb 1959 His body was interred on 2 Feb 1959 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, at Cedar Hill Cem.2,6 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
24 Jun 1880White Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WVAlexander Lafayette Bess, Mary Frances Bennett, Sampson Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Jennetta E. Bess, Calvin Campbell Bess, James Taylor Bess and Missouri Frances Bess5
11 Jul 1900Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VAAlexander Lafayette Bess, Minerva Ann Smith, Thomas Cecil Bess and Nannie Bell Bess5
15 Apr 1910Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VAAlexander Lafayette Bess, Minerva Ann Smith, Thomas Cecil Bess, Annie Mae Bess, Betty Florence Bess, Minnie Usrey Bess and Ada Frances Bess5
5 Mar 1920Covington, Alleghany Co, VAAlexander Lafayette Bess, Minerva Ann Smith, Thomas Cecil Bess, Annie Mae Bess, Betty Florence Bess, Minnie Usrey Bess, Ada Frances Bess, Dorothy Lee Bess, Nancy Ann Fridley, Calvin Campbell Bess, Emmett Cecil Bess and Alline Bess5
16 Apr 1930Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VAAlexander Lafayette Bess, Minerva Ann Smith, Dorothy Lee Bess, Ada Frances Bess, Betty Florence Bess and Annie Mae Bess5
13 Apr 1940Rayon Terrace, Alleghany Co, VAAlexander Lafayette Bess, Minerva Ann Smith, Thomas Cecil Bess, Hattie Mae Kimbrough, Annie Mae Bess, Betty Florence Bess, Minnie Usrey Bess and Ada Frances Bess5
13 Apr 1950Dunlap Beach, Alleghany Co, VAAlexander Lafayette Bess, Minerva Ann Smith, Betty Florence Bess, Dorothy Lee Bess, Sadie May 'Patsy' Tingler and Jack Lee Tingler5

Family

Minerva Ann Smith b. 20 Dec 1880, d. 9 Aug 1983
Marriage*17 Dec 1895 He married Minerva Ann Smith at Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Dec 1895.
Alexander L. Bess, age 23, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. Alex & Frances Bess; Minerva A. Smith, age 15, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. F.C. & Nancy Smith.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2168] Roger.
  2. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  3. [S235] Births, Civil Records Fridley, Beth. Alleghany County, Virginia Births, 1853-96 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1999.
  4. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: Alexander Lafayette Bess, online at https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed March 2017.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Covington (VA) Virginian, Saturday, 31 January 1959.

Jennetta E. Bess1

F, #5817, b. May 1873, d. before 1930
Family Explorer
FatherAlexander Lafayette Bess b. 2 Dec 1842, d. 18 Nov 1922
MotherMary Frances Bennett b. circa 1842, d. 10 Feb 1902
Birth*May 1873 Jennetta was born at Alleghany Co, VA, in May 1873.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett. 
(Witness) Census24 Jun 1880 Jennetta E. Bess appeared on the census of 24 Jun 1880 in the household of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett at White Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV.3 
Marriage*18 May 1898 She married John Thomas Damron 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.2 
Num Child*25 Jun 1900 Jennetta E. Bess and John Thomas Damron had 1 children, with 1 living at the time of the census in 1900.3 
Census*25 Jun 1900 Jennetta E. Bess and John Thomas Damron appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Jun 1900.3 
Census4 May 1910 Jennetta E. Bess and John Thomas Damron appeared on the census as head of household at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 4 May 1910.3 
Num Child4 May 1910 Jennetta E. Bess and John Thomas Damron had 6 children, with 6 living at the time of the census in 1910.3 
Census3 Jan 1920 Jennetta E. Bess and John Thomas Damron appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 3 Jan 1920.3 
Death*before 1930 Jennetta died before 1930. Jennetta's husband John T. Damron was listed as widowed in the 1930 census.3 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
24 Jun 1880White Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WVAlexander Lafayette Bess, Mary Frances Bennett, Sampson Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Jennetta E. Bess, Calvin Campbell Bess, James Taylor Bess and Missouri Frances Bess3
25 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJohn Thomas Damron, Jennetta E. Bess, Allen Marshall Dameron and Walter Glover3
4 May 1910Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJohn Thomas Damron, Jennetta E. Bess, Allen Marshall Dameron, Mary F. Damron, Daisy Lee Damron, Lindsay B. Damron, James D. Damron and Harry H. Damron3
3 Jan 1920Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJohn Thomas Damron, Jennetta E. Bess, Allen Marshall Dameron, Mary F. Damron, Daisy Lee Damron, Lindsay B. Damron, James D. Damron, Harry H. Damron, Ruby H. Damron and Georgey M. Damron3

Family

John Thomas Damron b. 7 Jan 1861, d. 15 Apr 1933
Marriage*18 May 1898 She married John Thomas Damron 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.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Calvin Campbell Bess1

M, #5818, b. 30 Nov 1876, d. 18 Apr 1951
Family Explorer
FatherAlexander Lafayette Bess b. 2 Dec 1842, d. 18 Nov 1922
MotherMary Frances Bennett b. circa 1842, d. 10 Feb 1902
Birth*30 Nov 1876 Calvin was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 30 Nov 1876.2,3,4 
 He was the son of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett. 
(Witness) Census24 Jun 1880 Calvin Campbell Bess appeared on the census of 24 Jun 1880 in the household of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett at White Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV.5 
(Witness) Census23 Jun 1900 Calvin Campbell Bess appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1900 in the household of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.5 
Marriage*10 Mar 1903 He married Sadie Florence Masters 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 
Employment*May 1910 Occupation: carpenter in May 1910 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA. House builder.5 
Num Child*3 May 1910 Calvin Campbell Bess and Sadie Florence Masters had 3 children, with 3 living at the time of the census in 1910.5 
Census*3 May 1910 Calvin Campbell Bess and Sadie Florence Masters appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 3 May 1910.5 
EmploymentSep 1918 Occupation: laborer in Sep 1918 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA. Boys Home.2 
Mlt-Registration*12 Sep 1918 Calvin Campbell Bess registered for the draft on 12 Sep 1918 at Alleghany Co, VA. Named A.L. Bess, father, of Earlehurst, Alleghany Co, VA as nearest relative.2 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 He resided at Earlehurst, Alleghany Co, VA, on 12 Sep 1918.2 
EmploymentMar 1920 Occupation: carpenter in Mar 1920 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.5 
(Witness) Census5 Mar 1920 He appeared on the census of 5 Mar 1920 in the household of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Minerva Ann Smith at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.5 
Marriage*circa 1920 Calvin Campbell Bess married Bettie B. Kimbrough circa 1920.5 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: laborer in Apr 1930 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA. Saw mill.5 
Census*24 Apr 1930 Calvin Campbell Bess and Bettie B. Kimbrough appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 24 Apr 1930.5 
Census22 Apr 1940 Calvin Campbell Bess and Bettie B. Kimbrough appeared on the census as head of household at Hematite, Alleghany Co, VA, on 22 Apr 1940.5 
Death*18 Apr 1951 Calvin died on 18 Apr 1951 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 74.3 
Burial*20 Apr 1951 His body was interred on 20 Apr 1951 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, at Cedar Hill Cem.3,6 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
24 Jun 1880White Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WVAlexander Lafayette Bess, Mary Frances Bennett, Sampson Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Jennetta E. Bess, Calvin Campbell Bess, James Taylor Bess and Missouri Frances Bess5
23 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAAlexander Lafayette Bess, Mary Frances Bennett, Calvin Campbell Bess, James Taylor Bess, Missouri Frances Bess and Stella L. Bess5
3 May 1910Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VACalvin Campbell Bess, Sadie Florence Masters, Elma Florence Bess, William L. Bess and Emmett Cecil Bess5
5 Mar 1920Covington, Alleghany Co, VAAlexander Lafayette Bess, Minerva Ann Smith, Thomas Cecil Bess, Annie Mae Bess, Betty Florence Bess, Minnie Usrey Bess, Ada Frances Bess, Dorothy Lee Bess, Nancy Ann Fridley, Calvin Campbell Bess, Emmett Cecil Bess and Alline Bess5
24 Apr 1930Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VACalvin Campbell Bess, Bettie B. Kimbrough, Emmett Cecil Bess and Mamie B. Bess5
22 Apr 1940Hematite, Alleghany Co, VACalvin Campbell Bess, Bettie B. Kimbrough, Mamie B. Bess and Jack Gilman Bess5

Family 1

Sadie Florence Masters b. 27 Feb 1883, d. 17 Dec 1916
Marriage*10 Mar 1903 He married Sadie Florence Masters 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 
Children

Family 2

Bettie B. Kimbrough b. 26 Feb 1898, d. 3 Dec 1978
Marriage*circa 1920 Calvin Campbell Bess married Bettie B. Kimbrough circa 1920.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  2. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com),.

James Taylor Bess1

M, #5819, b. 23 Mar 1878, d. 1 Aug 1972
Family Explorer
FatherAlexander Lafayette Bess b. 2 Dec 1842, d. 18 Nov 1922
MotherMary Frances Bennett b. circa 1842, d. 10 Feb 1902
Birth*23 Mar 1878 James was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 23 Mar 1878.2,3,4,5 
 He was the son of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett. 
(Witness) Census24 Jun 1880 James Taylor Bess appeared on the census of 24 Jun 1880 in the household of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett at White Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV.6 
(Witness) Census23 Jun 1900 James Taylor Bess appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1900 in the household of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.6 
Marriage*9 Feb 1906 He married Fannie Martin 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.5,6 
Employment*May 1910 Occupation: farm laborer in May 1910 at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.6 
Num Child*4 May 1910 James Taylor Bess and Fannie Martin had 1 children, with 1 living at the time of the census in 1910.6 
Census*4 May 1910 James Taylor Bess and Fannie Martin appeared on the census as head of household at Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 4 May 1910.6 
Marriage*5 Jun 1914 He married Willie Bertha Fridley at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 5 Jun 1914.
James Taylor Bess, age 35, widowed, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Alexander & Frances Bess, farmer; Willie Bertha Fridley, age 24, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. George F. & Joanna E. Fridley; md by R.B. Ward.7 
EmploymentSep 1918 Occupation: farm laborer in Sep 1918 at Alleghany Station, Alleghany Co, VA. Worked for J.S. Fitzhugh.2 
Mlt-Registration*12 Sep 1918 James Taylor Bess registered for the draft on 12 Sep 1918 at Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 James Taylor Bess and Willie Bertha Fridley resided at Alleghany Station, Alleghany Co, VA, on 12 Sep 1918.2 
EmploymentFeb 1920 Occupation: fireman in Feb 1920 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA. Stationary engine.6 
Census*21 Feb 1920 James Taylor Bess and Willie Bertha Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Mill Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 21 Feb 1920.6 
EmploymentMay 1930 Occupation: farm laborer in May 1930 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.6 
Census1 May 1930 James Taylor Bess and Willie Bertha Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 1 May 1930.6 
EmploymentMay 1940 Occupation: farmer in May 1940 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.6 
Census8 May 1940 James Taylor Bess and Willie Bertha Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 8 May 1940.6 
EmploymentApr 1942 James's occupation: Self-employed at Sweet Chalybeate, Alleghany Co, VA, in Apr 1942.3 
Mlt-Registration27 Apr 1942 He registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 at Alleghany Co, VA. Named Mr. Carter Hunter, Sweet Chalybeate, VA, as a person who would know his address.3 
Residence*27 Apr 1942 He resided at Sweet Chalybeate, Alleghany Co, VA, on 27 Apr 1942.3 
Census12 Apr 1950 He and Willie Bertha Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Middle River Dist, Augusta Co, VA, on 12 Apr 1950.6 
Residence31 Jan 1959 James Taylor Bess resided at Lexington, Rockbridge Co, VA, on 31 Jan 1959.8 
ResidenceAug 1972 He resided at Stuarts Draft, Augusta Co, VA, in Aug 1972.9 
Death*1 Aug 1972 James died on 1 Aug 1972 at Waynesboro Comm Hosp, Waynesboro, Augusta Co, VA, at age 94.10,9,11 
Burial*4 Aug 1972 His body was interred on 4 Aug 1972 at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, at Lone Star Cem.9,10,11 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
24 Jun 1880White Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WVAlexander Lafayette Bess, Mary Frances Bennett, Sampson Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Jennetta E. Bess, Calvin Campbell Bess, James Taylor Bess and Missouri Frances Bess6
23 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAAlexander Lafayette Bess, Mary Frances Bennett, Calvin Campbell Bess, James Taylor Bess, Missouri Frances Bess and Stella L. Bess6
4 May 1910Snake Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJames Taylor Bess, Fannie Martin and Lacy L. Bess6
21 Feb 1920Mill Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJames Taylor Bess, Willie Bertha Fridley and Lacy L. Bess6
1 May 1930Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJames Taylor Bess and Willie Bertha Fridley6
8 May 1940Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJames Taylor Bess, Willie Bertha Fridley and Lacy L. Bess6
12 Apr 1950Middle River Dist, Augusta Co, VAJames Taylor Bess and Willie Bertha Fridley6

Family 1

Fannie Martin b. circa 1882, d. before 1914
Marriage*9 Feb 1906 He married Fannie Martin 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.5,6 
Child

Family 2

Willie Bertha Fridley b. 28 Apr 1889, d. 20 Oct 1979
Marriage*5 Jun 1914 He married Willie Bertha Fridley at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 5 Jun 1914.
James Taylor Bess, age 35, widowed, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Alexander & Frances Bess, farmer; Willie Bertha Fridley, age 24, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. George F. & Joanna E. Fridley; md by R.B. Ward.7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2168] Roger.
  2. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  6. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  7. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Covington (VA) Virginian, Saturday, 31 January 1959.
  9. [S237] Obituary, James Taylor Bess, Staunton (VA) Daily News Leader, Wednesday, 2 August 1972.
  10. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  11. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.

Missouri Frances Bess1

F, #5820, b. 25 Feb 1880, d. 8 Oct 1961
Family Explorer
FatherAlexander Lafayette Bess b. 2 Dec 1842, d. 18 Nov 1922
MotherMary Frances Bennett b. circa 1842, d. 10 Feb 1902
Birth*25 Feb 1880 Missouri was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Feb 1880. 1880 census age 3/12, b. Feb.2,3,4 
 She was the daughter of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett. 
(Witness) Census24 Jun 1880 Missouri Frances Bess appeared on the census of 24 Jun 1880 in the household of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett at White Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census23 Jun 1900 Missouri Frances Bess appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1900 in the household of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Marriage*28 Apr 1903 She married Fred Mc. Howard at Alleghany Co, VA, on 28 Apr 1903.
Fred Howard, age 21, b. Monroe Co, WV, par. Lewis & Annie Howard; Missouri F. Bess, age 23, b. Alleghany Co, VA, par. Alex & M.F. Bess.4 
Num Child*18 Apr 1910 Missouri Frances Bess and Fred Mc. Howard had 3 children, with 1 living at the time of the census in 1910.3 
Census*18 Apr 1910 Missouri Frances Bess and Fred Mc. Howard appeared on the census as head of household at Alleghany Station, Alleghany Co, VA, on 18 Apr 1910.3 
Census24 Jan 1920 Missouri Frances Bess and Fred Mc. Howard appeared on the census as head of household at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1920.3 
Residence*31 Jan 1959 Missouri Frances Bess resided at WV on 31 Jan 1959.5 
ResidenceOct 1961 She resided at Pax, Fayette Co, WV, in Oct 1961.2 
Death*8 Oct 1961 Missouri died on 8 Oct 1961 at Oak Hill Hospital, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 81.2 
Burial*11 Oct 1961 Her body was interred on 11 Oct 1961 at Pax, Fayette Co, WV, at Pax Community Cem.2 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
24 Jun 1880White Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WVAlexander Lafayette Bess, Mary Frances Bennett, Sampson Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Jennetta E. Bess, Calvin Campbell Bess, James Taylor Bess and Missouri Frances Bess3
23 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAAlexander Lafayette Bess, Mary Frances Bennett, Calvin Campbell Bess, James Taylor Bess, Missouri Frances Bess and Stella L. Bess3
18 Apr 1910Alleghany Station, Alleghany Co, VAFred Mc. Howard, Missouri Frances Bess, Dora Lee Howard and Stella L. Bess3
24 Jan 1920Minden, Fayette Co, WVFred Mc. Howard, Missouri Frances Bess, Dora Lee Howard and Samuel Howard3

Family

Fred Mc. Howard b. circa 1882
Marriage*28 Apr 1903 She married Fred Mc. Howard at Alleghany Co, VA, on 28 Apr 1903.
Fred Howard, age 21, b. Monroe Co, WV, par. Lewis & Annie Howard; Missouri F. Bess, age 23, b. Alleghany Co, VA, par. Alex & M.F. Bess.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2168] Roger.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Covington (VA) Virginian, Saturday, 31 January 1959.

Stella L. Bess1

F, #5821, b. Nov 1886
Family Explorer
FatherAlexander Lafayette Bess b. 2 Dec 1842, d. 18 Nov 1922
MotherMary Frances Bennett b. circa 1842, d. 10 Feb 1902
Birth*Nov 1886 Stella was born at Alleghany Co, VA, in Nov 1886.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett. 
(Witness) Census23 Jun 1900 Stella L. Bess appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1900 in the household of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
(Witness) Census18 Apr 1910 Stella L. Bess appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1910 in the household of Fred Mc. Howard and Missouri Frances Bess at Alleghany Station, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Marriage*25 Dec 1912 She married John B. Webb at Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Dec 1912. John B. Webb, age 24, widowed, b. Craig Co, VA, par. C.T. & Lou Webb; Stella Bess, age 26, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, par. Aleck & Frances Bess.2 
Employment*Feb 1920 Stella's occupation: Laundress, own home at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, in Feb 1920.3 
Census*27 Feb 1920 She and John B. Webb appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 27 Feb 1920.3 
Residence*31 Jan 1959 Stella L. Bess resided at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 31 Jan 1959.4 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAAlexander Lafayette Bess, Mary Frances Bennett, Calvin Campbell Bess, James Taylor Bess, Missouri Frances Bess and Stella L. Bess3
18 Apr 1910Alleghany Station, Alleghany Co, VAFred Mc. Howard, Missouri Frances Bess, Dora Lee Howard and Stella L. Bess3
27 Feb 1920Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJohn B. Webb, Stella L. Bess, Blanche Webb, Albert F. Webb and Norman H. Webb3

Family

John B. Webb b. circa 1888
Marriage*25 Dec 1912 She married John B. Webb at Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Dec 1912. John B. Webb, age 24, widowed, b. Craig Co, VA, par. C.T. & Lou Webb; Stella Bess, age 26, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, par. Aleck & Frances Bess.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Covington (VA) Virginian, Saturday, 31 January 1959.