Bessie Merrel Raines

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Shanan Guirreri

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04/11/2014

Bessie Merrel Raines

A photo of Bessie Merrel Raines when she was maybe 5ish.

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Bessie Merrel Raines Nov 7, 1925 - Aug 22, 1940

My grandpa, who is Louis Edward Raines, told my mother when I was born that I looked and acted just like her. My grandpa didn't talk much about her as her history was tragic. But I feel really close to her always thinking about her and wonder. Anyone have a story about her I would love to hear it thanks.

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