Bessie Evelyn Michael

Female 1888 - 1969  (81 years)


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  • Name Bessie Evelyn Michael 
    Born 17 Aug 1888  Pilot Rock, Umatilla, Oregon, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Gender Female 
    AFN S1S0-RB 
    Died 27 Oct 1969  Pendleton, Umatilla, Oregon, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 8
    Buried 29 Oct 1969  Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla, Oregon, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Person ID I1917  Wagner-Thomas | Hallmark
    Last Modified 11 Jan 2014 

    Father Albert Frank Michael,   b. 8 Feb 1854, Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Feb 1941, Pendleton, Umatilla, Oregon, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Mother Mary Evelyn Reynolds,   b. 3 Sep 1856, Laporte, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Sep 1931, Pendleton, Umatilla, Oregon, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Married 11 Feb 1875  Nordmont, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [10, 11, 12, 13, 14
    Family ID F608  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elmer Joseph Wegner,   b. 9 Aug 1884, Pilot Rock, Umatilla, Oregon, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Mar 1963, Pendleton, Umatilla, Oregon, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Married 27 Nov 1905  Great Falls, Cascade, Montana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [15, 16, 17, 18, 19
    Children 
     1. Cecil Joseph Wegner,   b. 10 Jul 1906, Umatilla, Oregon, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Feb 1992  (Age 85 years)
    +2. Lavelle L Wegner,   b. 30 Sep 1907, Umatilla, Oregon, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 22 Nov 2014 
    Family ID F634  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 17 Aug 1888 - Pilot Rock, Umatilla, Oregon, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 27 Nov 1905 - Great Falls, Cascade, Montana, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 27 Oct 1969 - Pendleton, Umatilla, Oregon, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 29 Oct 1969 - Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla, Oregon, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    The Albert Frank Michael family about 1900
    The Albert Frank Michael family about 1900
    Lillie May, Elery Lee, Sadie Edith (Marie), Bessie Evelyn, Charles Andrew, Ella Rebecca, John Wallace, Iva Marie, Roy Monroe, Nora Belle, Mary Evelyn (Reynolds), Albert Frank, Josephine M and Frank Albert Michael
    Albert and Mary Michael with their daughters Sadie, Bessie, Iva, and Ella
    Albert and Mary Michael with their daughters Sadie, Bessie, Iva, and Ella

  • Notes 
    • 1888 BIRTH: OR,Umatilla Co-Pilot Rock, Bessie Evelyn Michael born on 17 August

      1900 CENSUS: OR, Umatilla Co-Alta, 19 Jun, Dw 217: Bessie Michael 11/OR-Aug 1888, dau of Frank & Mary Michael, school 7 months

      1905 MARRIAGE: Elmer Wegner married Bessie Michaels 27 Nov 1905, no place shown

      1910 CENSUS: OR,Umatilla Co,15 Apr: Bessie E Wegner 22/OR (PA,PA), wife of Elmer; 2 children: Cecil J and Gavell [Lavelle]

      1920 CENSUS: OR,Umatilla Co-Prec 59, out of Pilot Rock-19 Jan: Bessie Wegner 29/OR (PA,PA) wife of Elmer; 2 children: Cecil and Lavelle

      1930 CENSUS: OR,Umatilla-Dist 89: Apr 5, Dw 60/60: Bessie Wegner 31,OR (PA,PA) md 17 1st time, no occ; wife of Elmer Wegner

      1961 HIST: Elmer and Bessie moved to Pendleton
      1961 letter from Grace Mae Michael Smith to June Smith Hallmark: "Ella living with Bessie because she is sick."

      1963 HIST: Husband, Elmer died March 26, see obit.
      Obit of brother, John Wallace Michael: "brother of Mrs Elmer (Bessie) Wegner of Pendleton"

      1969 HIST: Bessie was a member of 1st Church of God, Pendleton; Senior Citizens Club.
      Obit of brother, Charles Andrew Michael: sister Bessie Wegner in Pendleton

      1969 DEATH,BURIAL: OR,Umatilla Co-Pendleton, Bessie Evelyn Michael Wegner, 81, died 27 Oct 1969 at St Anthony Hospital; buried Olney Cem in Pendleton


      ACTION - CK OUT-Bessie Eveyn Michael Wegner:
      1. Marriage place for Bessie - family shows Great Falls, Obit shows Pilot Rock, marriage license in Pendleton - same date Nov 27, 1905
      2. Survivor-gchild: Sue Rinkard-Sacramento CA in Bessie's obit 1969, Sue Ellen Wegner-Sacramento CA in 1963 - who's child

  • Sources 
    1. [S161] History of Umatilla and Morrow Counties Oregon, Page 468.
      Albert F Michael -- On Feb 11, 1875, he was married to Miss Mary E Reynolds...Sullivan County...following children born: ...Bessie born August 17, 1888... [no place shown]
      Date: 1905

    2. [S165] Family Rcds: SMITH, Grace Michael.
      Bessie Evelyn Michael was born 17/8/1888 in Ore. Dates all day/month/year
      Family group sheet in brown book of remembrance in Grace's brown suitcase; says from Albert Frank Michael & History of Umatilla County

    3. [S177] Family Rcds: POUND, Iva Wegner Royse.
      Bessie Michaels born 17 Aug 1887 [no place shown]
      1955 letter from Iva Wegner Royce Pound to Mary Gray Marks, Eads doc #87b

    4. [S160] Oregon,Umatilla Co-Pendleton: 1986 Michael Family Tree.
      Albert Frank Michael md Mary Evelyn Reynolds, children: Lillie May; "Bessie Evelyn born 8-17-1888 [no place shown]

    5. [S248] Family Rcds: HALLMARK, June B Smith.
      Bessie Michael born August 17-1888 [no place shown]
      Pink sheet in blue bk of remembrance [no name of sender], in brown suitcase belonging to Grace Michael Smith

    6. [S158] Oregon,Umatilla,Pendleton Cemetery head stone.
      Mother - Bessie Evelyn Wegner 1888 - 1969 [no places shown]
      Olney Cemetery photo taken

    7. [S156] Obituary: Oregon,Umatilla-Pendleton.
      Funeral Wednesday for Bessie Evelyn Wegner of Pendleton, 81yrs, died Mon am at St Anthony Hosp. Born in Pilot Rock, lived there most of life. Pendleton resident last 8 yrs. Member of 1st Ch of God-Pendleton, Senior Citizens Club. Married Elmer Wegner in Pilot Rock 27 Nov 1905. He died 1963.
      Survivors: son Cecil-Eugene; dau Mrs Marion (LaVelle) Bennett-Pendlton; 3 sis: Nora Kidwell & Iva Redmond-Portland; Marie Cuff-Reno NV; 2 grandchildren: Bill G. Johnson-Pendleton & Sue Rinckard-Sacramento CA; 2 greatgrandchildren; many nieces & nephews
      FUN NOTICE: Rev Frost Hatch 1st Church of God offic. Bearers Jesse Blankenship, Nick Hicks, Ed Callame, Russ Warner, Thomas E Blaire, Bill Spitler. Intern Olney Cem [Pendleton OR]
      Obituary for Bessie Evelyn Michael Wegner

      Date: 29 October 1969

    8. [S158] Oregon,Umatilla,Pendleton Cemetery head stone, Block 29, Lot 29, Grave 8.
      Mother - Bessie Evelyn Wegner 1888 - 1969 [no places shown] Site: bn 1888 died 10-27-1969 spouse: Elmer Joseph
      Olney Cemetery photo taken

    9. [S156] Obituary: Oregon,Umatilla-Pendleton.
      Bessie Wegner - buried Olney Cemetery, Pendleton
      Obituary for Bessie Evelyn Michael Wegner

      Date: 29 October 1969

    10. [S162] 200 Years of Michael History & Genealogy, Pg 96.
      Frank & Mary Eva married same day as Frank's sister Ella on 11 Feb 1875 in Nordmont, Sullivan PA. Left PA in 1880, homesteaded in Kansas near Cawker City, then settled Edmond, Norton Co, KS
      Date: 1977

    11. [S161] History of Umatilla and Morrow Counties Oregon, Pg 467.
      "On Feb 11, 1875, he was married to Miss Mary E Reynolds, whose father was a general merchant in Sullivan Co Pennsylvania, where their marriage occurred... children: Lillie May; Ellery E.; Ella R; Charles A; Sadie E; Bessie; John W; Roy M; Nora B; Josie M; Ivy M." no places shown, Eva and Frank Albert left out of this writing.
      Copy of book in possession of Pam Hallmark Wagner

      Date: 1905

    12. [S160] Oregon,Umatilla Co-Pendleton: 1986 Michael Family Tree.
      "Albert Frank Michael md Mary Evelyn Reynolds, children: Lillie May; Ellery Lee; Eva; Ella Rebecca; Charley Andrew; Sadie Edith (Marie); Bessie Evelyn; Frank Albert; John Wallace; Roy Monroe; Nora Belle; Josephine M; Iva Marie Michael" - no date or place shown for marriage.
      Date: 1986

    13. [S165] Family Rcds: SMITH, Grace Michael.
      Albert F Michael md Mary Evelyn Renold on Feb. 11, 1875 [no place shown]
      Family group sheet in brown bk of remembrance in brown suitcase, belonging to Grace; says from Albert Frank Michael and History of Umatilla Co

    14. [S248] Family Rcds: HALLMARK, June B Smith.
      Albert F. Michael married February 11-1875 to Mary E Reynolds [no place shown]. To this union the following children were born [name and birthdates shown-see children]
      Pink sheet in blue bk of remembrance [no name of sender], in brown suitcase belonging to Grace Michael Smith

    15. [S165] Family Rcds: SMITH, Grace Michael.
      Elmer Joseph Wegner married Bessie Michael on 27 Nov. 1905 [Great Falls, Mont. pencilled in]
      Family group sheet in brown book of remembrance in Grace's brown suitcase; says from Albert Frank Michael & History of Umatilla County

    16. [S177] Family Rcds: POUND, Iva Wegner Royse.
      Elmer Wegner md Bessie Michael [no date or place]
      1955 letter from Iva Wegner Royce Pound to Mary Gray Marks,doc#87

    17. [S184] Family Rcds: WEGNER, Bessie Michael.
      Elmer & I were married 27 Nov 1905 [no place shown]
      Mar 1961 letter from Bessie Michael Wegner to June Smith Hallmark, Eads doc #91, but now in June's blue bk of remembrance in Grace Smith's brown suitcase

    18. [S163] Oregon,Umatilla Co: Marriage Records.
      Elmer Wegner & Bessie Evelina Michael, 27 Nov 1905, Pendleton [Umatilla Co, Oregon]
      Umatilla Co Marriage License

    19. [S156] Obituary: Oregon,Umatilla-Pendleton.
      Married Elmer Wegner in Pilot Rock 27 Nov 1905
      Obituary for Bessie Evelyn Michael Wegner

      Date: October 1969