American AcornsCathella Elizabeth 'Bessie' (Davis) Ligon
1856–1878 · Female · died at 21 or 22
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Husband: William Orlando Ligon Sr 1846–1929 Likely evidence: show why
Why: The saved research records W. O. Ligon Sr.'s first marriage, to Bessie Davis, in 1875; the record itself is summarized, not cited, there.
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Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: index or transcription, as reported in the saved research.
Likely evidence: show why
Why: The saved research records W. O. Ligon Sr.'s first marriage, to Bessie Davis, in 1875; the record itself is summarized, not cited, there.
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- Son: Lattimore Bryant Ligon 1877–1957
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Why: The research notes record him as the son of W. O. Ligon Sr. and his first wife, Bessie Davis.
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Life events
| Born | 1856 Likely evidence: show whyWhy: Find a Grave memorial (saved page) gives 1856-1878. Records:
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| Died | 24 Oct 1878 Likely evidence: show whyWhy: Find a Grave memorial (saved page), Liberty Cemetery. Records:
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| Buried | Liberty Cemetery, Liberty, Mississippi Likely evidence: show whyWhy: Find a Grave memorial. Records:
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| Marriage | 1875, with William Orlando Ligon Sr 1846–1929 Likely evidence: show whyWhy: Research notes. Records: Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: index or transcription, as reported in the saved research. |
Research notes
Added from the research incorporated 09-25-2026. This person is not yet in the Family Tree Maker export.
W. O. Ligon Sr.'s first wife; married 1875.
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