In search of information on Bessie F. Pope Smith (1885-1919) - she was my great, great aunt.

Question

Bessie F. Pope Smith (1885-1919) was married to Robert Junius Smith @ 17; had four children (Zelda, Robert, Bessie and William); died during 1918 Flu Pandemic @ 34.

Would appreciate any information about her life, whether anecdotal or factual.

Answer 1

Bessie Smith birthplace: New Jersey relationship to head of household: Wife residence:  Van Buren, Shelby, Indiana   marital status:  Married race:     White gender: Female  father's birthplace: New Jersey mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania  family number: 145  page number:  6 

Household Gender Age Birthplace

self J Robert Smith M 33y Indiana                                                                               wife Bessie Smith F 26y New Jersey                                                                         son J Robert Smith M 4y Pennsylvania

 

 

Answer 2

It must be a coincidence but I've published a study essay on https://studyfy.com/ about a woman named Bessie Pope Smith. I'm not sure if this is really your great great aunt but check it if you are in seek of knowledge about your family tree.

Answer 3

NC Death Cert for William Andrew Smith, son of Bessie T. Pope. Robert Junius Smith listed as William's father.