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Note: !CENSUS:1920 Census and Soundex Jenks Town Tulsa Co OK vol 71 ED 191 sheet 2 line 43; NOTE: William BESS owns home mortgage free; m; w; aged 68; can read and write; bp MO; fathers bp Germany, speaks german; mothers bp AL; merchant, owns feed store. (NOTE: His father was b in MO. The Census lines 43-45 were too faded to read, without the soundex this valuable information would have slipped by unseen.)
!RELIGION: History notes on W F & H J BESS, no date, source: Sally BESS, a daughter-in-law and sister-in-law; NOTE: ..W F BESS was a Baptist Preacher first in southern MO- He left his first wife and married a 2nd woman who took him for everything- he died in a poor folks home.
!CENSUS-BIRTH: 20 Jun 1900; Fed Cen Barton Co, MO Ozark Township; SD 13, ED 25, sheet 18; T623:838 Fed Archiv, Seattle WA; NOTE: William BESS, b Oct 1854, age 45, married 29 years, bp parents unknown, coal digger, rents home.
!WARRANTY-DEED: NOTE: This Indenture made on the eighth day of March AD 1895, by and between W F BESS and Mary M BESS, his wife, of Howell County MO. party of the first part, and Henry J BESS of the County of Howell, in the State of MO, party of the second part, Witnesseth, that the said parties of the first part, in consideration of the sum of $100.00 to them, paid by the party of the second part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, by these presents grant, bargain and sell, convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assign the following described lots, tracts or parcels of land lying, being and situate in the County of Howell and State of MO, to-wit: All of the NE quarter of the SE quarter twenty-two (22), Township twenty-two (22), Range seven (7) west. To have and to hold the premises afore said, with all and singular the rights.......(poor copy)....belonging or in anywise, appertaining unto the said party of the second part and
unto....(poor copy)... parties of the first part hereby covenanting that they are lawfully seized of an indefeasible estate in fee in the premises herein conveyed, that they have good right to convey the same; that the said premises are free and clear of any incumbrances done or suffered by them or those under whom they claim, and that they will warrant and defend the title to the said premises unto the said party of the second part, and unto his heirs and assigns, forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whomsoever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hand and seal, the day and year first above written. Signed: W F BESS and Mary M BESS (her mark). Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of us: John F BLACK and W S WRIGHT. State of MO, Howell Co; on the 8th of March 1895 before me personally appeared W F BESS and Mary M BESS, his wife, to me known to be the persons described to and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same as their free act and deed. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affix my official seal, at my office in West Plains, all the day and year first above written. My term of office as a Notary Public will expire 25 Jan 1896; Signed, John F BLACK, Notary Public......thr foregoing Deed was filed for Record in this office on the 10th day of Jul 1899; at 11:15 AM; Arch T HOLLENBOOK, Recorder.
!WARRANTY-DEED: Page 349, (my abstraction); NOTE: THIS INDENTURE, dated 6 Dec 1898, by and between W F BESS and Mary M BESS, his wife, Howell Co MO, party of the 1st part and Sarah E HALL of Howell Co MO, party of the 2nd part. In consideration of the sum of $800.00. (land description): Howell Co MO; NW Quarter of the SW Quarter and the north half of the SW Quarter of section 23, Township 22, N of Range 7, containing 60 acres more or less. W F BESS and Mary M BESS will not be held accountable for taxes for the year of 1899 and thereafter. WITNESSES: Attest to the mark of F M KELLETT; signed O S HAYDEN. Signed by the parties of the first part: W F BESS and Mary M BESS, her mark. Recorded 6 Dec 1898, 11:30 AM, Signed by Arch T HOLLENBOOK, recorder.
!WITNESS: 18 Jan 1872; Ste Genevieve CO, MO William F. BESS witnessed as deed for George and Jane BOYD to sell their land to Louisa SINCLAIR, Ste Genevieve Co MO.
!DEED: 1 Jun 1872; Ste Genevieve Co,MO; Between William BESS and his wife, Matilda and James SILVEY.
!TAX: Howell Co MO Personal Property Tax Books, 1875 & 1885 and West Plains MO School Records 1884-1887; SLC, FHL 977.885 R4w; page 3 for 1885 W M BESS.
!CENSUS: 10 Jun 1880; Federal Census Sisson Twp Howell Co, MO; pg 463B pg 14B; family #108 dwelling #108; FHC POES; NOTE: William F BESS w, m, age 28,
married, farmer, b MO, Fa bp MO, Mo bp AL.
!HOMESTEAD: 12 Oct 1882; Application # 6661 Land Office in Ironton MO; Final Certificate # 3576 for 2 Sep 1890; William F. BESS od West Plains, Howell Co, MO Lot 2 NE and E 2 Lot 1 NE and NE SE of Section 3 in Twp 23 of N Range 8 W containing 162 and 52/100ths acres. AFFIDAVIT: William F. BESS an a citizen of the US and head of the family, for the benefit of myself and family, 1 Oct 1882 improvements consist of log dwelling and 1/2 acre of cultivation; owing to great distance and expense I am unable to appear at the District Land Office. Henry D. GREEN , I further certify that I saw aff. with cert. 10 Mar 1880, Clerk of the Probate Court. Paid $3.15 for 2 acres and 52/100ths. $14.00 for register and reciever at Ironton, MO. Saturady, 20 Jul 1889 at West Plains Probate by 2 of the following witnesses: W C CORDILL, F C PETTY, L M GARRETT and J W CORDELL. Pre-Emption and Commutation Proof- Testimony of Claimant: William F. BESS, I am age 36, farmer for myself, PO West Plains, It is timber land fit for farming or grazing; The timber is Black and Jack Osk and I have cleared 20 acres. No timber sold, it is not used for grazing purposes. 12 day of Oct 1882 I moved on it after buying the improvement for $ 40.00. I have remained on it continiously -that is all the time except in Sept 1886 to Nov 1886 and in Apr 1887 to July 1887. I was absent to make some money. I have voted in Howell Co MO since 1878. My family consists of my wife and 5 children. Our last home was bulit in 1885 by myself. It is comfortable to live in year around. Frame house 14x16 $100.00, stable $15.00, kitchen $10, grain house $15., cistern $20., about 70 fruit trees and 20 acres in culitvation $200.00. We own continious plows, turning plows and shovels. 3 head of horses, 10 head of cattle, 7 hogs and chickens are kept. 3 bedsteads, 1 safe, 1 clock, chairs and tables, 1 cook and heat stove. I have raised for 6 seasons corn, wheat, oats and vegetables. I have no other trade or business but farming. Signed William F. BESS 20 Jul 1889 and D F MARTIN, Judge.
TESTIMONY of WITNESS: J W CORDILL: I live about 1 mile from William F BESS and have known him for about 6 years. I helped him survey his land. I have seen him 12 or more times at his home, once just 10 days ago. His land is hilly with scrub timber of poor quality, land good for farming and is not fenced for any other purpose.Has been gone from his claim 2 or 3 years ago he went to AR to pick cotton and was gone 3 or 4 months, I can't say exact. He has built a home, stable, kitchen, graind house, and cistern.
TESTIMONY of WITNESS: L M GARRETT: I live about 1/2 mile from William F. BESS and known him since about 1880. Seen him on his claim at least 20 times or more, the last was last week.
!CENSUS: 30 Jun 1870 Federal Census Avon P O Saline Twp Ste Genevieve Co MO;
pages 533 & 534 and page #21, dwelling #160, family # 177; NOTE: William BESS
is NOT listed in the HADDOCK household, regardless his brother, Christopher and his sister, Sarah and his mother who is now Martha HADDOCK are.
!MARRIAGE:Ste Genevieve Co MO Marriage Book B; page 245; NOTE: I Edmond BOWLING, a Justice of the PEACE, within and for the County of Ste Genevieve Co (MO) do hereby certify that I solemize the Rite if Marriage between William BESS and Matilda BOYD on the 8th day of December 1870. Signed by Edmond BOWLING, Justice of the Peace. Recorded 17 Jan 1871.
!CENSUS: 15 Aug 1860; Federal Census Avon P O Saline Twp Ste Genevieve Co MO; pg 310\146 Dw 992 Fm 994; NOTE: William BESS, age 7, b MO, attends school, living only with one parent, Martha BESS.
!CEMETERY-BURIAL-DEATHPLACE: South Heights Cemetery, Caretaker Luther ANSON,
City of Sapulpa Creek Co OK 74066 P O Box 1130 , Phone 1-918-227-1590 Wm
BESS Funeral date 28 Nov 1931; place of death, Bristoe (Creek Co) OK; age 79 space 11 Lot 2 Blk 4 Sec 4.
!OCCUPATION-RESIDENCE: Chamber of Commerce 101 E Dewey, Sapulpa Creek Co OK
74066; Phone 1-918-224-0170; Secretary Lynn MINER correspondence Apr 1992 in
possession of Marjorie PACE; City Directory information for 1930; William BESS is a clerk for Fred BESS's Second Hand Furniture Store 15 S Main in Sapulpa; William's residence 15 E Jackson S Heights (Sapulpa OK) residence address is the same as (Fred's brother) Chris B BESS and (Chris's oldest son) Otto F BESS all three are clerks at the same store.
!DEATH-BIRTH: Certificate of Death #78-19-400 or (stamped # 275); Bureau of
Vital Statistics Oklahoma City OK; certified copy in possession of Marjorie
PACE 5124 N Vanderbilt St Portland OR 97203-3463 NOTE: place of death Bristow
Creek Co OK; full name of decedent is Wm BESS, male, white, widowed,birthdate 10 Oct "year ?" age 79, occupation, retired; birthplace MO; names and birthplaces of parents is written "no record", Informant is Fred BESS Sapulpa OK, filed 27 Nov 1931 by M E SULLIVAN, Registrar, deathdate 27 Nov 1931; doctor attended deceased from 31 Jul 1931 to 27 Nov 1931 and last saw him alive on 20 Nov 1931; cause of death was encelphalites, signed Dr ?? KING, 21 Nov 1931 Bristow OK; place of burial or removal Sapulpa OK; burial date 28 Nov 1931, undertaker Sullivan Funeral Home, Bristow.
!BURIAL-CEMETERY: Record of South Heights Cemetery #1401; Sapulpa OK; 27 Nov
1931; NOTE: Interment of W.M. BESS at South Heights Cemetery ; Charge to Fred BESS, mail 315 E. Dewey, address 311 S. Walnut; Ordered by Fred BESS, sapulpa OK; date of funeral 28 Nov 1931; Cause of Death , Concussion of brain; Place of death, Bristol OK; Place of birth MO; age 79; Widower, male, Dr. unnamed of Bristoe OK; Clergyman, SIMPSOM; Undertaker LEWIS & LANDRITH, address Sapulpa OK; Lot #2, Block #4, section #4, 4 feet beginning 4 feet from south side} W. one-half;Deed issued 28 Nov 1931;paid $25. for plot and $10. for opening grave.
!DIVORCE: Correspondence from Dennis K Von ALLEN, Co Clerk of Howell Co MO,
West Plains MO, 65775; dated 7 March 1996. NOTE: Our records state that on 3
August 1906 the divorce case of Mary BESS vs William BESS was dismissed. There was no other entry thru the year 1919.
!DEATH NOTICE: OREGON TIMES LEADER 19 Jun 1941 (Oregon Co MO) NOTE:
William Frederick BESS b 1884 MO, died 11 Jun 1941 Tulsa OK, father is
William Frederick BESS, mother Mary Matilda BOYD, 2 sons, Edward BESS b
OK, Frank BESS b OK.
!OBITUARY: Sapulpa Daily Herald, Creek Co OK; Newspaper Items from Vicky HAHN;http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eokbits/creek.htm; via Mary W GLENN; NOTE: 27 Nov 1931; FORMER BRISTOW GROCERYMAN DIES; W. M. BESS, former Bristow groceryman died lastnight at Bristow at the age of 79 following an illness of sometime. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Lewis and Landruth funeral home. Rev. E.D. SIMPSON will preach the funeral sermon. Burial will be made at the Southern Heights cemetery. BESS is survived by three sons, Fred BESS of this city, J.H. of Stroud, and George of Jenks. One daughter of Coffeyville, KS also survives.
!RESEARCH: no marriage record to Sue in Tulsa Co OK! Note: he never completed his divorce to Mary but went on to have three other women.
!OCCUPATION: Baptist Minister; Correspondence with Mary W GLENN, 8641 Plantation Dr, Texas City TX 77591, 1-409-938-1503; NOTE: Wm F Sr was a baptist minister, a picture and a marriage certificate bearing his signature; Rev Wm BESS; He died in Bixby OK. QUOTE: This certifies that Mr Cicero FETHERTEEN of the State of MO and County of Howel and Miss of Sallie RIDEOUT State of MO County of Howell were united in Holy Matrimony at the home of the Bride on the 16 th day of July AD 1899 by authority of a License bearing date the 13th day of July AD 1899 and issued by the Recorder of Deeds of Howel County Missouri. Witness my signature: Rev Wm BESS; Witnesses: H J BESS, George RIDEOUT.!CENSUS:1920 Census and Soundex Jenks Town Tulsa Co OK vol 71 ED 191 sheet 2
line 43; NOTE: William BESS owns home mortgage free; m; w; aged 68; can read and write; bp MO; fathers bp Germany, speaks german; mothers bp AL; merchant, owns feed store. (NOTE: His father was b in MO. The Census lines 43-45 were too faded to read, without the soundex this valuable information would have slipped by unseen.)
!RELIGION: History notes on W F & H J BESS, no date, source: Sally BESS, a daughter-in-law and sister-in-law; NOTE: ..W F BESS was a Baptist Preacher first in southern MO- He left his first wife and married a 2nd woman who took him for everything- he died in a poor folks home.
!CENSUS-BIRTH: 20 Jun 1900; Fed Cen Barton Co, MO Ozark Township; SD 13, ED 25, sheet 18; T623:838 Fed Archiv, Seattle WA; NOTE: William BESS, b Oct 1854, age 45, married 29 years, bp parents unknown, coal digger, rents home.
!WARRANTY-DEED: NOTE: This Indenture made on the eighth day of March AD 1895, by and between W F BESS and Mary M BESS, his wife, of Howell County MO. party of the first part, and Henry J BESS of the County of Howell, in the State of MO, party of the second part, Witnesseth, that the said parties of the first part, in consideration of the sum of $100.00 to them, paid by the party of the second part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, by these presents grant, bargain and sell, convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assign the following described lots, tracts or parcels of land lying, being and situate in the County of Howell and State of MO, to-wit: All of the NE quarter of the SE quarter twenty-two (22), Township twenty-two (22), Range seven (7) west. To have and to hold the premises afore said, with all and singular the rights.......(poor copy)....belonging or in anywise, appertaining unto the said party of the second part and
unto....(poor copy)... parties of the first part hereby covenanting that they are lawfully seized of an indefeasible estate in fee in the premises herein conveyed, that they have good right to convey the same; that the said premises are free and clear of any incumbrances done or suffered by them or those under whom they claim, and that they will warrant and defend the title to the said premises unto the said party of the second part, and unto his heirs and assigns, forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whomsoever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hand and seal, the day and year first above written. Signed: W F BESS and Mary M BESS (her mark). Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of us: John F BLACK and W S WRIGHT. State of MO, Howell Co; on the 8th of March 1895 before me personally appeared W F BESS and Mary M BESS, his wife, to me known to be the persons described to and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same as their free act and deed. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affix my official seal, at my office in West Plains, all the day and year first above written. My term of office as a Notary Public will expire 25 Jan 1896; Signed, John F BLACK, Notary Public......thr foregoing Deed was filed for Record in this office on the 10th day of Jul 1899; at 11:15 AM; Arch T HOLLENBOOK, Recorder.
!WARRANTY-DEED: Page 349, (my abstraction); NOTE: THIS INDENTURE, dated 6 Dec 1898, by and between W F BESS and Mary M BESS, his wife, Howell Co MO, party of the 1st part and Sarah E HALL of Howell Co MO, party of the 2nd part. In consideration of the sum of $800.00. (land description): Howell Co MO; NW Quarter of the SW Quarter and the north half of the SW Quarter of section 23, Township 22, N of Range 7, containing 60 acres more or less. W F BESS and Mary M BESS will not be held accountable for taxes for the year of 1899 and thereafter. WITNESSES: Attest to the mark of F M KELLETT; signed O S HAYDEN. Signed by the parties of the first part: W F BESS and Mary M BESS, her mark. Recorded 6 Dec 1898, 11:30 AM, Signed by Arch T HOLLENBOOK, recorder.
!WITNESS: 18 Jan 1872; Ste Genevieve CO, MO William F. BESS witnessed as deed for George and Jane BOYD to sell their land to Louisa SINCLAIR, Ste Genevieve Co MO.
!DEED: 1 Jun 1872; Ste Genevieve Co,MO; Between William BESS and his wife, Matilda and James SILVEY.
!TAX: Howell Co MO Personal Property Tax Books, 1875 & 1885 and West Plains MO School Records 1884-1887; SLC, FHL 977.885 R4w; page 3 for 1885 W M BESS.
!CENSUS: 10 Jun 1880; Federal Census Sisson Twp Howell Co, MO; pg 463B pg 14B; family #108 dwelling #108; FHC POES; NOTE: William F BESS w, m, age 28,
married, farmer, b MO, Fa bp MO, Mo bp AL.
!HOMESTEAD: 12 Oct 1882; Application # 6661 Land Office in Ironton MO; Final Certificate # 3576 for 2 Sep 1890; William F. BESS od West Plains, Howell Co, MO Lot 2 NE and E 2 Lot 1 NE and NE SE of Section 3 in Twp 23 of N Range 8 W containing 162 and 52/100ths acres. AFFIDAVIT: William F. BESS an a citizen of the US and head of the family, for the benefit of myself and family, 1 Oct 1882 improvements consist of log dwelling and 1/2 acre of cultivation; owing to great distance and expense I am unable to appear at the District Land Office. Henry D. GREEN , I further certify that I saw aff. with cert. 10 Mar 1880, Clerk of the Probate Court. Paid $3.15 for 2 acres and 52/100ths. $14.00 for register and reciever at Ironton, MO. Saturady, 20 Jul 1889 at West Plains Probate by 2 of the following witnesses: W C CORDILL, F C PETTY, L M GARRETT and J W CORDELL. Pre-Emption and Commutation Proof- Testimony of Claimant: William F. BESS, I am age 36, farmer for myself, PO West Plains, It is timber land fit for farming or grazing; The timber is Black and Jack Osk and I have cleared 20 acres. No timber sold, it is not used for grazing purposes. 12 day of Oct 1882 I moved on it after buying the improvement for $ 40.00. I have remained on it continiously -that is all the time except in Sept 1886 to Nov 1886 and in Apr 1887 to July 1887. I was absent to make some money. I have voted in Howell Co MO since 1878. My family consists of my wife and 5 children. Our last home was bulit in 1885 by myself. It is comfortable to live in year around. Frame house 14x16 $100.00, stable $15.00, kitchen $10, grain house $15., cistern $20., about 70 fruit trees and 20 acres in culitvation $200.00. We own continious plows, turning plows and shovels. 3 head of horses, 10 head of cattle, 7 hogs and chickens are kept. 3 bedsteads, 1 safe, 1 clock, chairs and tables, 1 cook and heat stove. I have raised for 6 seasons corn, wheat, oats and vegetables. I have no other trade or business but farming. Signed William F. BESS 20 Jul 1889 and D F MARTIN, Judge.
TESTIMONY of WITNESS: J W CORDILL: I live about 1 mile from William F BESS and have known him for about 6 years. I helped him survey his land. I have seen him 12 or more times at his home, once just 10 days ago. His land is hilly with scrub timber of poor quality, land good for farming and is not fenced for any other purpose.Has been gone from his claim 2 or 3 years ago he went to AR to pick cotton and was gone 3 or 4 months, I can't say exact. He has built a home, stable, kitchen, graind house, and cistern.
TESTIMONY of WITNESS: L M GARRETT: I live about 1/2 mile from William F. BESS and known him since about 1880. Seen him on his claim at least 20 times or more, the last was last week.
!CENSUS: 30 Jun 1870 Federal Census Avon P O Saline Twp Ste Genevieve Co MO;
pages 533 & 534 and page #21, dwelling #160, family # 177; NOTE: William BESS
is NOT listed in the HADDOCK household, regardless his brother, Christopher and his sister, Sarah and his mother who is now Martha HADDOCK are.
!MARRIAGE:Ste Genevieve Co MO Marriage Book B; page 245; NOTE: I Edmond BOWLING, a Justice of the PEACE, within and for the County of Ste Genevieve Co (MO) do hereby certify that I solemize the Rite if Marriage between William BESS and Matilda BOYD on the 8th day of December 1870. Signed by Edmond BOWLING, Justice of the Peace. Recorded 17 Jan 1871.
!CENSUS: 15 Aug 1860; Federal Census Avon P O Saline Twp Ste Genevieve Co MO; pg 310\146 Dw 992 Fm 994; NOTE: William BESS, age 7, b MO, attends school, living only with one parent, Martha BESS.
!CEMETERY-BURIAL-DEATHPLACE: South Heights Cemetery, Caretaker Luther ANSON,
City of Sapulpa Creek Co OK 74066 P O Box 1130 , Phone 1-918-227-1590 Wm
BESS Funeral date 28 Nov 1931; place of death, Bristoe (Creek Co) OK; age 79 space 11 Lot 2 Blk 4 Sec 4.
!OCCUPATION-RESIDENCE: Chamber of Commerce 101 E Dewey, Sapulpa Creek Co OK
74066; Phone 1-918-224-0170; Secretary Lynn MINER correspondence Apr 1992 in
possession of Marjorie PACE; City Directory information for 1930; William BESS is a clerk for Fred BESS's Second Hand Furniture Store 15 S Main in Sapulpa; William's residence 15 E Jackson S Heights (Sapulpa OK) residence address is the same as (Fred's brother) Chris B BESS and (Chris's oldest son) Otto F BESS all three are clerks at the same store.
!DEATH-BIRTH: Certificate of Death #78-19-400 or (stamped # 275); Bureau of
Vital Statistics Oklahoma City OK; certified copy in possession of Marjorie
PACE 5124 N Vanderbilt St Portland OR 97203-3463 NOTE: place of death Bristow
Creek Co OK; full name of decedent is Wm BESS, male, white, widowed,birthdate 10 Oct "year ?" age 79, occupation, retired; birthplace MO; names and birthplaces of parents is written "no record", Informant is Fred BESS Sapulpa OK, filed 27 Nov 1931 by M E SULLIVAN, Registrar, deathdate 27 Nov 1931; doctor attended deceased from 31 Jul 1931 to 27 Nov 1931 and last saw him alive on 20 Nov 1931; cause of death was encelphalites, signed Dr ?? KING, 21 Nov 1931 Bristow OK; place of burial or removal Sapulpa OK; burial date 28 Nov 1931, undertaker Sullivan Funeral Home, Bristow.
!BURIAL-CEMETERY: Record of South Heights Cemetery #1401; Sapulpa OK; 27 Nov
1931; NOTE: Interment of W.M. BESS at South Heights Cemetery ; Charge to Fred BESS, mail 315 E. Dewey, address 311 S. Walnut; Ordered by Fred BESS, sapulpa OK; date of funeral 28 Nov 1931; Cause of Death , Concussion of brain; Place of death, Bristol OK; Place of birth MO; age 79; Widower, male, Dr. unnamed of Bristoe OK; Clergyman, SIMPSOM; Undertaker LEWIS & LANDRITH, address Sapulpa OK; Lot #2, Block #4, section #4, 4 feet beginning 4 feet from south side} W. one-half;Deed issued 28 Nov 1931;paid $25. for plot and $10. for opening grave.
!DIVORCE: Correspondence from Dennis K Von ALLEN, Co Clerk of Howell Co MO,
West Plains MO, 65775; dated 7 March 1996. NOTE: Our records state that on 3
August 1906 the divorce case of Mary BESS vs William BESS was dismissed. There was no other entry thru the year 1919.
!DEATH NOTICE: OREGON TIMES LEADER 19 Jun 1941 (Oregon Co MO) NOTE:
William Frederick BESS b 1884 MO, died 11 Jun 1941 Tulsa OK, father is
William Frederick BESS, mother Mary Matilda BOYD, 2 sons, Edward BESS b
OK, Frank BESS b OK.
!OBITUARY: Sapulpa Daily Herald, Creek Co OK; Newspaper Items from Vicky HAHN;http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eokbits/creek.htm; via Mary W GLENN; NOTE: 27 Nov 1931; FORMER BRISTOW GROCERYMAN DIES; W. M. BESS, former Bristow groceryman died lastnight at Bristow at the age of 79 following an illness of sometime. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Lewis and Landruth funeral home. Rev. E.D. SIMPSON will preach the funeral sermon. Burial will be made at the Southern Heights cemetery. BESS is survived by three sons, Fred BESS of this city, J.H. of Stroud, and George of Jenks. One daughter of Coffeyville, KS also survives.
!RESEARCH: no marriage record to Sue in Tulsa Co OK! Note: he never completed his divorce to Mary but went on to have three other women.
!OCCUPATION: Baptist Minister; Correspondence with Mary W GLENN, 8641 Plantaion Dr, Texas City TX 77591, 1-409-938-1503; NOTE: Wm F Sr was a baptist minister, a picture and a marriage certificate bearing his signature; Rev Wm BESS; He died in Bixby OK. QUOTE: This certifies that Mr Cicero FETHERTEEN of the State of MO and County of Howel and Miss of Sallie RIDEOUT State of MO County of Howell were united in Holy Matrimony at the home of the Bride on the 16 th day of July AD 1899 by authority of a License bearing date the 13th day of July AD 1899 and issued by the Recorder of Deeds of Howel County Missouri. Witness my signature: Rev Wm BESS; Witnesses: H J BESS, George RIDEOUT.
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