Born in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, United States
Daughter of George Henderson
and Virginia (Winston) Henderson
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of
John Edward Payne Sr
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Descendants 
Mother of
John Edward Payne Jr, George Henderson Payne, Thelma Rae (Payne) Daniels, Hazel Lillian (Payne) Phillips and Quintence Donald Payne
Died
at age 39
in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, United States
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Biography
Bessie (Henderson) Payne is a part of US Black heritage.
lifelong resident of Louisiana
Lillie Bessie (Henderson) Payne was born on 25 Nov 1892 in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, United States, daughter of George Henderson (1870 - 1920).
In the 1910 census Bessie (age 18), Teaching, was the single daughter of George Henderson in Shreveport Ward 3, Caddo, Louisiana, United States.[1]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| George Henderson | M | 39 | Married | Head | Porter | Arkansas |
| Virginia Henderson | F | 32 | Married | Wife | Washing | Louisiana |
| Bessie Henderson | F | 18 | Single | Daughter | Teaching | Louisiana |
Lillie married John Edward Payne (1884 - 1960).[2][3] Their children were:
- Dr. John Edward Payne Jr (~1915 - 1953)
- George Henderson Payne (1919 - 1958)
- Thelma Rae (Payne) Daniels (1922 - 2001)
- Hazel Lillian (Payne) Phillips (~1925 - )
- Quintence Donald Payne (1932 - 1993).
In the 1920 census Lillian (age 27) was the wife of John E Fayne in Police Jury Ward 2, Caddo, Louisiana.[4]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| John E Fayne | M | 36 | Married | Head | Farmer | Louisiana |
| Lillian B Fayne | F | 27 | Married | Wife | None | Louisiana |
| John S Fayne | M | 4 | Single | Son | None | Louisiana |
| George H Fayne | M | 7/12 | Single | Son | None | Louisiana |
| Martha A Fayne | F | 67 | Widowed | Mother | None | Louisiana |
In the 1930 census Bessie (age 37) was the wife of J E Payne in State Highway No 8, Police Jury Ward 2, Caddo, Louisiana, United States.[5]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| J E Payne | M | 46 | Married | Head | Farmer | Louisiana |
| Bessie Payne | F | 37 | Married | Wife | Louisiana | |
| J E Payne | M | 14 | Single | Son | Louisiana | |
| George H Payne | M | 10 | Single | Son | Louisiana | |
| Thelma R Payne | F | 7 | Single | Daughter | Louisiana | |
| Hazle L Payne | F | 5 | Single | Daughter | Louisiana |
Lillie died on 21 Aug 1932 in Shreveport aged 39.[6]
Sources
- ↑
1910 Census:
"1910 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1910; Census Place: Shreveport Ward 3, Caddo, Louisiana; Roll: T624_510; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1374523
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #185333117 (accessed 9 March 2023)
Bessie Henderson (18), single daughter, Teaching, in household of George Henderson (39) in Shreveport Ward 3, Caddo, Louisiana, USA. Born in Louisiana. - ↑
Marriage of son John E Payne:
"Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001"
Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013; FHL Film Number: 001846515
Ancestry Record 60282 #8871180 (accessed 9 March 2023)
Bessie Henderson's son John E Payne (22) marriage to Ramona Ross on 26 Feb 1938 in Indiana, United States. - ↑
Death:
"Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964"
State of Louisiana, Secretary of State, Division of Archives, Records Management, and History. Vital Records Indices. Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Volume: 22
Ancestry Record 6697 #368046 (accessed 9 March 2023)
Bessie H Payne death 21 Aug 1932 (age 30) in Caddo, Louisiana, USA. - ↑
1920 Census:
"1920 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Caddo, Louisiana; Roll: T625_607; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 37
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #74338982 (accessed 9 March 2023)
Lillian B Fayne (27), wife, in household of John E Fayne (36) in Police Jury Ward 2, Caddo, Louisiana. Born in Louisiana. - ↑
1930 Census:
"1930 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Caddo, Louisiana; Page: 33B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340521
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #34389257 (accessed 9 March 2023)
Bessie Payne (37), wife, in household of J E Payne (46) in State Highway No 8, Police Jury Ward 2, Caddo, Louisiana, USA. Born in Louisiana. - ↑
Memorial:
Find a Grave (has image)
Find A Grave: Memorial #125349088 (accessed 9 March 2023)
Memorial page for Lillian Bessie Henderson Payne (25 Nov 1892-21 Aug 1932), citing Tyson Cemetery, Rodessa, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; Maintained by Family Miner (contributor 47128166).
- 1930 United States Federal Census, Police Jury Ward 2, Caddo, Louisiana; Page: 33B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340521
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