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Bruce, Bessie

Female 1877 - DECEASED


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  • Name Bruce, Bessie 
    Born 1877  , , Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    FamilySearch Id KLB6-PY7 
    Died DECEASED 
    Person ID I18909  USA
    Last Modified 4 Jun 2021 

    Father Bruce, Almon Gardner,   b. Nov 1844, Quincy, Adams, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Feb 1901, Albion, Calhoun, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 56 years) 
    Mother Wood, Parmelia A,   b. 1850, Spencer, Medina, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. DECEASED 
    Married 23 Mar 1869  Spencer, Franklin, Ohio, United States, United States of America Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • MARRIAGE: Also shown as Married Medina, Ohio.
    Family ID F3096  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Read this book
      Portrait and Biographical Album of Calhoun County, Michigan
      By Chapman Brothers, Chapman Brothers
      Page 469


      In Spencer, Ohio, the marriage rights were solemnized between Dr. Bruce and Permelia A, daughter of the Rev. Abel Wood. The bride was born in 1851, in the town win which her wedding was celebrated. She is well informed, devoted to her family, and possess the character that wins and retains friendship. The children born to dr. and Mrs. Bruce are three in number, named respectively, Carrie Maude, Lottie E. and Bessie. The elder is now the wife of Professor E. C. Glen, of the Upper Peninsular Business College in Marquette this State. She is a young lady of cultuire, having been graduated from AlbionCollege in 1889. Socially the Doctor is Past Commander of E. W Holing Post No. 210, G. A.R., and has been a member of the Masonic order since 1865 and is now the High Priest of Albion Chapter, No. 32, R.A.M. also Three Illustrious Master of Albion Council No. 57, R & S Masters. He and his family are all members of the Methodist Episcopal church in which the Doctor is Steward.

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      1880; Census Place: Corunna, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll T9_606; Family History Film: 1254606; Page: 359.2000; Enumeration District: 350; Image: 0303.
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      Household Record 1880 United States Census
      Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
      Almon G. BRUCE Self M Male W 35 IL Doctor --- ---
      Parnelia A. BRUCE Wife M Female W 29 OH Keeping House NY NY
      Carrie BRUCE Dau S Female W 10 OH At School IL OH
      Lettie BRUCE Dau S Female W 6 MI At School IL OH
      Bessie BRUCE Dau S Female W 3 MI At Home IL OH
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      Source Information:
      Census Place Corunna, Shiawassee, Michigan
      Family History Library Film 1254606
      NA Film Number T9-0606
      Page Number 359B
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      1900; Census Place: Albion Ward 2, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll T623_704 Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 24. 1006 Michigan Avenue
      112/118 Bruce Almon G head white male ddNov 1844 55 married 31 years ILL ILL ILL
      Doctor Owns Home Free
      Permelia wife white fem June 1851 48 married 31 years mother of 3:2 living
      Ohio New Jersey New York
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