John: Just for future reference on Bessie' s Mother's name Tribue: I have seen the name Trabue in early Kentucky perhaps this is another spelling for Tribue. Ann Dojohn99@aol.com wrote: > Still searching for any information on my paternal grandmother Bessie TURNER, > especially any information on her ancestors or possible siblings, and exactly > where in Tennessee she was born, if indeed she really was born there. > > Bessie Lee TURNER > b. 13-Oct-1864 Tennessee > d. 23-Nov-1941 Abilene, TX > > Records show that she and my grandfather, Thomas A. Price, were married on > 19-Sep-1883. Various records list several middle initials for Bessie, but a > very helpful fellow researcher, who found her marriage records in Sumner Co., > TN, reported that her name was shown as Bessy, and her middle name was Lee. > Have also searched for Bessie and Elizabeth with no results. > > They moved to Abilene, TX on 24-Dec-1894. Thomas' Census listing shows my > grandmother, Bessie, to have been born in Tennessee, and her tombstone > confirmed the vital dates. Her death certificate did not show the first name > of either of her parents, only that her mother's maiden name was TRIBUE. Her > obituary gave no other information not already known, and shown here. > > At long last I now have information on Thomas back to the 1500s in Wales, but > can't get over that well known brick wall on finding any useful information > about Bessie, her parents or siblings. As always, will appreciate any and > all information and will be happy to share. > > John > > ==== TURNER Mailing List ==== > CYNDI's - http://www.CyndisList.com