BESSEY, Charles A. b. 1848 Reading, MA
Charles Albert Bessey (my great-grandfather) b.1848 in Reading, MA.Father, name unknown, died seeking a fortune in western gold rush.When C.A. Bessey was 2 years old, he was sent to live with an aunt and uncle, names unknown, after the death of his mother, name unknown.He enlisted in the Army around 1866--served 33 years.Married Elizabeth "Lizzie" McCabe, dau. of James McCabe, in early 1892 in Biloxi, MS.Retired from service in 1898 and bought a farm in VA.My grandmother, Helen Marion, was born in Fort Meyers, VA.His failing health and McCabe family ties brought his family back to Biloxi, where he died in 1909.
Children include:
daughter, birth name unknown, Sr. Fidelis-a Mercy nun d. 198?
Lorena b. 1893-living (m. Albert Mangin)
Albert E. b. 1895-1996? (married twice- first wife died, second Veronica)
Helen Marion b. 1899-1992 (m. Rene J. Moniot, Sr.)
daughter, birth name unknown, Sr. Fidelis-a Mercy nun d. 198?
Lorena b. 1893-living (m. Albert Mangin)
Albert E. b. 1895-1996? (married twice- first wife died, second Veronica)
Helen Marion b. 1899-1992 (m. Rene J. Moniot, Sr.)I am in search of any information regarding C.A. Bessey's siblings-if any, his parents, and their families.Much Thanks!
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