Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Bessie Boy
Add photo

Bessie Boy 1887 - 1984

Bessie Boy of Sterling, Rice County, Kansas was born on November 15, 1887, and died at age 96 years old in January 1984.
Bessie Boy
Sterling, Rice County, Kansas 67579
November 15, 1887
January 1984
Female
Looking for another Bessie Boy?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Bessie.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Bessie Boy's History: 1887 - 1984

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 11/15
    1887

    Birthday

    November 15, 1887
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 01/dd
    1984

    Death

    January 1984
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Advertisement
  • Did you know?
    Bessie Boy lived 27 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 96.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Bessie

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1887, in the year that Bessie Boy was born, on July 1st, the assembly for the supports of the Eiffel Tower began . A wrought iron lattice tower, it was designed and built by Gustave Eiffel - who also contributed to the building of the Statue of Liberty. There are 18,000 pieces in the Eiffel Tower - which had to be built separately and then assembled in place - with rivets - to complete the Tower.
Did you know?
In 1903, Bessie was 16 years old when the Harley-Davidson Motor Company was begun by two childhood friends, William Harley and Arthur Davidson - with help from Arthur's brother, Walter. Their first prototype - a "motor-bicycle" - couldn't climb hills without also pedaling, so they went back to the drawing board, and in 1904 their new version came in 4th in a race. Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company were the only two major motorcycle companies to survive the Great Depression.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Bessie Boy's Family Tree & Friends

Bessie Boy's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Bessie's Friends

Friends of Bessie Friends can be as close as family. Add Bessie's family friends, and her friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources

Connect with others who remember Bessie Boy to share and discover more memories. People who have contributed to this page are listed below and in the Biography History of changes. Sign in to to view changes.

ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top