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Ward Alfred Besha

Male 1887 - 1957  (69 years)


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  • Name Ward Alfred Besha  [1, 2, 3] 
    Born 12 Oct 1887  LeRay, Jefferson, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 6] 
    Gender Male 
    Alt. Birth 1888  New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Census 1895  Geneseo Township, Tama County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    • Role: Household Member
    Census 18 Jun 1900  Amsterdam Township, Hancock, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    • Role: Household Member
    Census 1905  Algona Township, Kossuth County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Census 22 Apr 1910  Algona Township, Kossuth County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    • Role: Household Member
    Residence 8 May 1912  Winnebago Village, Faribault County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Registration 5 Jun 1917  Pasadena, California Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    Draft, WWI 
    Residence 5 Jun 1917  Pasadena, California Find all individuals with events at this location  [14] 
    281 Park Street 
    Census 7 Jan 1920  Pasadena, Los Angeles, California Find all individuals with events at this location  [15] 
    Census 5 Apr 1930  Pasadena, Los Angeles, California Find all individuals with events at this location  [16] 
    Census 18 Apr 1940  Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California Find all individuals with events at this location  [17] 
    953 West 55th Street 
    Registration 27 Apr 1942  Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California Find all individuals with events at this location  [18] 
    Draft, WWII 
    Name Ward Besha  [19] 
    Residence 27 Apr 1942  Los Angeles, California Find all individuals with events at this location  [20] 
    953 West 55th Street 
    _PPEXCLUDE k 
    _UID DAC4D2B8E2544587857520072EC54EFF8B75 
    Died 8 Mar 1957  Los Angeles, California Find all individuals with events at this location  [21] 
    Person ID I984  Paul's Genealogy Tree
    Last Modified 22 Jan 2017 

    Father George A. Besha,   b. 7 May 1859, Evans Mills, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1941, Jefferson, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Mother Arletta Sixbury,   b. Cal 1858, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1929, Jefferson, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 71 years) 
    Married 28 Dec 1886  [22, 23] 
    Children 3 children 
    Family ID F349  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Lyde Olive Gilbert,   b. Cal 1888,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 11 Jan 1911  Sibley, Osceola, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [24] 
    Divorced Yes, date unknown 
    Children 
     1. Arletta Ethel Besha,   b. 8 May 1912, Winnebago Village, Faribault County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Kenward Besha,   b. Cal 1917, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 21 Jan 2017 
    Family ID F10903  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Frances I. Herrie,   b. Cal 1899, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 22 Nov 1930  Compton, Los Angeles, California Find all individuals with events at this location  [25] 
    Last Modified 21 Jan 2017 
    Family ID F10905  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 3 Eva,   b. Cal 1898, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Last Modified 21 Jan 2017 
    Family ID F10906  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 12 Oct 1887 - LeRay, Jefferson, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsAlt. Birth - 1888 - New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1895 - Geneseo Township, Tama County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 18 Jun 1900 - Amsterdam Township, Hancock, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1905 - Algona Township, Kossuth County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 22 Apr 1910 - Algona Township, Kossuth County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 11 Jan 1911 - Sibley, Osceola, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 8 May 1912 - Winnebago Village, Faribault County, Minnesota Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsRegistration - Draft, WWI - 5 Jun 1917 - Pasadena, California Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 281 Park Street - 5 Jun 1917 - Pasadena, California Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 7 Jan 1920 - Pasadena, Los Angeles, California Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 5 Apr 1930 - Pasadena, Los Angeles, California Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 22 Nov 1930 - Compton, Los Angeles, California Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 953 West 55th Street - 18 Apr 1940 - Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsRegistration - Draft, WWII - 27 Apr 1942 - Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 953 West 55th Street - 27 Apr 1942 - Los Angeles, California Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 8 Mar 1957 - Los Angeles, California Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Sources 
    1. [S1033] California, Death Index, 1940-1997, FamilySearch, ((http://familysearch.org : 2014)), accessed Jan 16, 2017), Entry for Ward Alfred Besha; citing Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento. (Reliability: 3), 16 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      Henry Biggers and family, 1891, Ensham, Oxfordshire, England      		 Henry Biggers and family, 1891, Ensham, Oxfordshire, England
      Henry Biggers and family, 1891, Ensham, Oxfordshire, England
      Image source: http://ancestry.com
      Ward A. Besha, 1905 census, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa      		 Ward A. Besha, 1905 census, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa
      Ward A. Besha, 1905 census, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVM5-DMF9


    2. [S1044] United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, (\i FamilySearch\i0 . FamilySearch.com : 2014.), (FamilySearch.com : accessed Jan 21, 2017), Ward Alfred Besha, Serial Number U954; citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). (Reliability: 3), 21 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      HenryBiggers.jpg      		 HenryBiggers.jpg
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWI Draft Registration card, June 15, 1917, Pasadena, CA      		 Ward Alfred Besha, WWI Draft Registration card, June 15, 1917, Pasadena, CA
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWI Draft Registration card, June 15, 1917, Pasadena, CA
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZV5-VBR
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card      		 Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V4DQ-TR8
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card      		 Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V4DQ-TR8


    3. [S1554] 1905 Census - Kossuth County, Iowa, Iowa, Kossuth, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2016), Algona, p. A-182, Ward A. Besha; (http://familysearch.org : accessed Jan 22, 2017); citing image 2039 of 6245; State Historical Department, Des Moines. (Reliability: 3), 22 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      Ward A. Besha, 1905 census, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa      		 Ward A. Besha, 1905 census, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa
      Ward A. Besha, 1905 census, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVM5-DMF9
      Witney Holy Trinity Church, register, baptisms      		 Witney Holy Trinity Church, register, baptisms


    4. [S1554] 1905 Census - Kossuth County, Iowa, Iowa, Kossuth, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2016), Algona, p. A-182, Ward A. Besha; (http://familysearch.org : accessed Jan 22, 2017); citing image 2039 of 6245; State Historical Department, Des Moines. (Reliability: 3), 22 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      Henry Biggers & family, Ensham, Oxfordshire, England, 1881      		 Henry Biggers & family, Ensham, Oxfordshire, England, 1881
      Henry Biggers & family, Ensham, Oxfordshire, England, 1881
      Image source: http://ancestry.com
      Ward A. Besha, 1905 census, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa      		 Ward A. Besha, 1905 census, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa
      Ward A. Besha, 1905 census, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVM5-DMF9


    5. [S1044] United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, (\i FamilySearch\i0 . FamilySearch.com : 2014.), (FamilySearch.com : accessed Jan 21, 2017), Ward Alfred Besha, Serial Number U954; citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). (Reliability: 3), 21 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      Henry Biggers and family, 1891, Ensham, Oxfordshire, England      		 Henry Biggers and family, 1891, Ensham, Oxfordshire, England
      Henry Biggers and family, 1891, Ensham, Oxfordshire, England
      Image source: http://ancestry.com
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWI Draft Registration card, June 15, 1917, Pasadena, CA      		 Ward Alfred Besha, WWI Draft Registration card, June 15, 1917, Pasadena, CA
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWI Draft Registration card, June 15, 1917, Pasadena, CA
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZV5-VBR
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card      		 Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V4DQ-TR8
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card      		 Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V4DQ-TR8


    6. [S1033] California, Death Index, 1940-1997, FamilySearch, ((http://familysearch.org : 2014)), accessed Jan 16, 2017), Entry for Ward Alfred Besha; citing Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento. (Reliability: 3), 16 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWI Draft Registration card, June 15, 1917, Pasadena, CA      		 Ward Alfred Besha, WWI Draft Registration card, June 15, 1917, Pasadena, CA
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWI Draft Registration card, June 15, 1917, Pasadena, CA
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZV5-VBR
      St. Mary parish registers      		 St. Mary parish registers, baptisms


    7. [S412] US Census 1910 - Algona Twp., Kossuth, Iowa, National Archives and Records Administration, (Washington, D.C. April 22, 1910), Census Place: Algona Twp, Kossuth, Iowa; Series: T624; Roll: 409; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 151; Part: 3; Line: 19 (Reliability: 3), 19 Feb 2006.
      Name: Besha, George
      Relation: Head
      Sex: m
      Age: 49
      Age married: 24
      Birthplace: New York
      Father's birthplace: Fr. French
      Mothers birthplace: New York
      Line of work: Supt.
      General nature of occupation: Elevator

      Name: Besha, Lettie
      Relation: Wife
      Sex: f
      Age: 46
      Age married: 24
      Mother of how many children: 3
      Mother of how many children living: 3
      Birthplace: New York
      Father's birthplace: New York
      Mothers birthplace: New York
      Line of work: none

      Name: Besha, Ward
      Relation: son
      Sex: m
      Age: 22
      Age married: n/a
      Birthplace: New York
      Father's birthplace: New York
      Mothers birthplace: New York
      Line of work: laborer
      Nature of work: telephone

      Name: Besha, Edith
      Relation: daughter
      Sex: f
      Age: 20
      Age married: n/a
      Birthplace: New York
      Father's birthplace: New York
      Mothers birthplace: New York
      Line of work: none

      Name: Besha, Agnes
      Relation: daughter
      Sex: f
      Age: 19
      Age married: n/a
      Birthplace: New York
      Father's birthplace: New York
      Mothers birthplace: New York
      Line of work: clerk
      Nature of work: dry goods
      RachaelBiggers1861_Ox.jpg      		 RachaelBiggers1861_Ox.jpg
      George Besha      		 George Besha
      Journal and Republican      		 Journal and Republican


    8. [S1552] 1895 Census - Tama County, Iowa, Iowa, Tama, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2014), Geneseo Township, p. 18, dwelling 104, family 104, line 1, George A. Besha; (http://familysearch.org : accessed Jan 21, 2017); citing citing p. 272, 1895, State Historical Society, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,022,184. (Reliability: 3), 21 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      George Besha and family, 1895, Geneseo Township, Tama County, Iowa      		 George Besha and family, 1895, Geneseo Township, Tama County, Iowa
      George Besha and family, 1895, Geneseo Township, Tama County, Iowa
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTQL-711
      Watertown Daily Times      		 Watertown Daily Times


    9. [S1548] 1900 Census - Hancock County, Iowa, Iowa, Hancock, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, 2014), T623, roll GS Film Number: 1240434, Amsterdam Township, enumeration district (ED) 115, sheet 10A, p. 215, dwelling 159, family 162, George A. Besha, accessed Jan 16, 2017 (Reliability: 3), 16 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      George A. Besha & family, Amsterdam Township, Hancock County, Iowa, 1900      		 George A. Besha & family, Amsterdam Township, Hancock County, Iowa, 1900
      George A. Besha & family, Amsterdam Township, Hancock County, Iowa, 1900
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9KG-HWT


    10. [S1554] 1905 Census - Kossuth County, Iowa, Iowa, Kossuth, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2016), Algona, p. A-182, Ward A. Besha; (http://familysearch.org : accessed Jan 22, 2017); citing image 2039 of 6245; State Historical Department, Des Moines. (Reliability: 3), 22 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      Louis V. Bisha, 1892 New York State census, Croghan, Lewis County, NY      		 Louis V. Bisha, 1892 New York State census, Croghan, Lewis County, NY
      Louis V. Bisha, 1892 New York State census, Croghan, Lewis County, NY
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-159385-29591-0?cc=1529100
      Ward A. Besha, 1905 census, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa      		 Ward A. Besha, 1905 census, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa
      Ward A. Besha, 1905 census, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVM5-DMF9
      Whitney1585m.pdf      		 St. Mary parish register, marriages
      See page 152


    11. [S1556] 1910 Census - Kossuth County, Iowa, Iowa, Kossuth, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, 2015), T624, roll 409, Algona, enumeration district (ED) 151, sheet 4B, dwelling 79, family 81, George Besha, accessed Jan 22, 2017 (Reliability: 3), 22 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      George Besha and family, 1910, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa      		 George Besha and family, 1910, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa
      George Besha and family, 1910, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGMD-LLP


    12. [S1542] Minnesota Births and Christenings, 1840-1980, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, ((http://familysearch.org : 2014)), accessed Jan 21, 2017), Entry for Arletta Ethel Besha; citing Winnebago Village, Faribault County, Minnesota, reference; FHL microfilm 1,673,217. (Reliability: 3), 21 Jan 2017.
      Name:

    13. [S1543] WWI Draft Registration Cards - FamilySeaarch, (\i FamilySearch\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2014.), (http://familysearch.org : accessed Jan 21, 2017), Ward Alfred Besha, Card 3361, No. 27; citing Pasadena City no 2, California, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,531,272. (Reliability: 3), 21 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      RachaelBiggers1861_Ox.jpg      		 RachaelBiggers1861_Ox.jpg
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWI Draft Registration card, June 15, 1917, Pasadena, CA      		 Ward Alfred Besha, WWI Draft Registration card, June 15, 1917, Pasadena, CA
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWI Draft Registration card, June 15, 1917, Pasadena, CA
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZV5-VBR


    14. [S1543] WWI Draft Registration Cards - FamilySeaarch, (\i FamilySearch\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2014.), (http://familysearch.org : accessed Jan 21, 2017), Ward Alfred Besha, Card 3361, No. 27; citing Pasadena City no 2, California, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,531,272. (Reliability: 3), 21 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      RachaelBiggers1861_Ox.jpg      		 RachaelBiggers1861_Ox.jpg
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWI Draft Registration card, June 15, 1917, Pasadena, CA      		 Ward Alfred Besha, WWI Draft Registration card, June 15, 1917, Pasadena, CA
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWI Draft Registration card, June 15, 1917, Pasadena, CA
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZV5-VBR
      Journal and Republican      		 Journal and Republican


    15. [S1160] 1920 Census - Los Angeles County, California, California, Los Angeles, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, 2014), T625, roll 117, Pasadena, enumeration district (ED) 521, sheet 4B, dwelling 125, family 130, Ward Besha, accessed Jan 16, 2017 (Reliability: 3), 16 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      Ward Besha & family, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, 1920      		 Ward Besha & family, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, 1920
      Ward Besha & family, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, 1920
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH7Z-YBY
      Witney Holy Trinity Church, register, baptisms      		 Witney Holy Trinity Church, register, baptisms


    16. [S1550] 1930 Census - Los Angeles County, California, California, Los Angeles, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, 2014), T626, roll 169, Pasadena, enumeration district (ED) 1262, sheet 6A, p. 100, dwelling 136, family 136, Ward A. Besha, accessed Jan 16, 2017 (Reliability: 3), 16 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      Ward A. Besha & wife Frances, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, 1930      		 Ward A. Besha & wife Frances, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, 1930
      Ward A. Besha & wife Frances, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, 1930
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XC8G-QSL


    17. [S1551] 1940 Census - Los Angeles County, California, California, Los Angeles, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, 2014), T627, roll 424, Los Angeles, enumeration district (ED) 60-574, sheet 10B, household 284, Ward Besha, accessed Jan 16, 2017 (Reliability: 3), 16 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      HenryBiggers.jpg      		 HenryBiggers.jpg
      Ward Besha and wife Eva, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 1940      		 Ward Besha and wife Eva, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 1940
      Ward Besha and wife Eva, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 1940
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9Z8-6DQ


    18. [S1044] United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, (\i FamilySearch\i0 . FamilySearch.com : 2014.), (FamilySearch.com : accessed Jan 21, 2017), Ward Alfred Besha, Serial Number U954; citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). (Reliability: 3), 21 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      Henry Biggers      		 Henry Biggers
      Florence & Eugenie Biggers      		 Florence & Eugenie Biggers
      George Besha      		 George Besha
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card      		 Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V4DQ-TR8
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card      		 Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V4DQ-TR8


    19. [S412] US Census 1910 - Algona Twp., Kossuth, Iowa, National Archives and Records Administration, (Washington, D.C. April 22, 1910), Census Place: Algona Twp, Kossuth, Iowa; Series: T624; Roll: 409; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 151; Part: 3; Line: 19 (Reliability: 3), 19 Feb 2006.
      Name: Besha, George
      Relation: Head
      Sex: m
      Age: 49
      Age married: 24
      Birthplace: New York
      Father's birthplace: Fr. French
      Mothers birthplace: New York
      Line of work: Supt.
      General nature of occupation: Elevator

      Name: Besha, Lettie
      Relation: Wife
      Sex: f
      Age: 46
      Age married: 24
      Mother of how many children: 3
      Mother of how many children living: 3
      Birthplace: New York
      Father's birthplace: New York
      Mothers birthplace: New York
      Line of work: none

      Name: Besha, Ward
      Relation: son
      Sex: m
      Age: 22
      Age married: n/a
      Birthplace: New York
      Father's birthplace: New York
      Mothers birthplace: New York
      Line of work: laborer
      Nature of work: telephone

      Name: Besha, Edith
      Relation: daughter
      Sex: f
      Age: 20
      Age married: n/a
      Birthplace: New York
      Father's birthplace: New York
      Mothers birthplace: New York
      Line of work: none

      Name: Besha, Agnes
      Relation: daughter
      Sex: f
      Age: 19
      Age married: n/a
      Birthplace: New York
      Father's birthplace: New York
      Mothers birthplace: New York
      Line of work: clerk
      Nature of work: dry goods
      Rachel Biggers.jpg      		 Rachel Biggers.jpg
      Louis V. Bisha, 1892 New York State census, Croghan, Lewis County, NY      		 Louis V. Bisha, 1892 New York State census, Croghan, Lewis County, NY
      Louis V. Bisha, 1892 New York State census, Croghan, Lewis County, NY
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-159385-29591-0?cc=1529100
      George Besha      		 George Besha


    20. [S1044] United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, (\i FamilySearch\i0 . FamilySearch.com : 2014.), (FamilySearch.com : accessed Jan 21, 2017), Ward Alfred Besha, Serial Number U954; citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). (Reliability: 3), 21 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      George Besha      		 George Besha
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card      		 Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V4DQ-TR8
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card      		 Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card
      Ward Alfred Besha, WWII Registration Card
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V4DQ-TR8


    21. [S1033] California, Death Index, 1940-1997, FamilySearch, ((http://familysearch.org : 2014)), accessed Jan 16, 2017), Entry for Ward Alfred Besha; citing Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento. (Reliability: 3), 16 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      Henry Biggers and family, 1891, Ensham, Oxfordshire, England      		 Henry Biggers and family, 1891, Ensham, Oxfordshire, England
      Henry Biggers and family, 1891, Ensham, Oxfordshire, England
      Image source: http://ancestry.com
      Ward Besha & family, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, 1920      		 Ward Besha & family, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, 1920
      Ward Besha & family, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, 1920
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH7Z-YBY


    22. [S1608] New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967, New York State Department of Health., (http://ancestry.com : 2017.), (http://ancestry.com : accessed Dec 18, 2018), Besha, George A.; Marriage Index, 1886, page 43. (Reliability: 3), 18 Dec 2018.
      Name
      George A. Biggers, Marriage Certificate No. 18091      		 George A. Biggers, Marriage Certificate No. 18091
      George A. Biggers, Marriage Certificate No. 18091
      Source: Ancestry.com
      https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/61632/48723_556157-00043/2897526


    23. [S413] History of Kossuth County, Iowa, Benjamin F. Reed, (1913), page 283 (Reliability: 3), 19 Feb 2006.

    24. [S1549] Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, ((http://familysearch.org : 2016)), accessed Jan 16, 2017), Entry for Ward Besha and Olive Gilbert; Osceola County, Iowa, marriage records. (Reliability: 3), 16 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      Portrait and Biographical Album, DeKalb County, Ill., page 301, 302      		 Portrait and Biographical Album, DeKalb County, Ill., page 301, 302
      Portrait and Biographical Album, DeKalb County, Ill., page 301, 302


    25. [S1553] California, County Marriages, 1850-1952, California. Los Angeles, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, (http://familysearch.org :2014.), California, County Marriages, 1850-195." marriage certificate no. 18163 (Book 986, Page 6) (1930), Besha-Herrie, accessed Jan 21, 2017. (Reliability: 3), 21 Jan 2017.
      Name:
      Biographical Record of DeKalb Co, Ill, page 113      		 Biographical Record of DeKalb Co, Ill, page 113
      Biographical Record of DeKalb Co, Ill, page 113
      Record of Schuyler/Sixbury families.
      Marriage certificate of Ward A. Besha and Frances I. Herrie      		 Marriage certificate of Ward A. Besha and Frances I. Herrie
      Marriage certificate of Ward A. Besha and Frances I. Herrie
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8J9-8PF