Bibbins Family - Ourfolk



Bessie Bibbins (Hencke) 22 AUG 1885 - ABT 1972

Bessie was born on 22 AUG 1885 in Beloit, Wisc and died on ABT 1972 in West Lafayette, Ind .
She was the daughter of Francis Eugene Bibbins, Sr (3 DEC 1855 - 23 DEC 1928) and Mary O'Holloran (Bibbins) (8 APR 1863 - 16 NOV 1942).

Bessie was married to Fred Samuel Hencke on 12 JAN 1921 in Indianapolis, Ind.

Fred was born on 6 JUL 1874 in Tippecanoe County Indiana and died on 26 NOV 1937 (age: 63) in Lafayette, Ind .
He was the son of Mr. Hencke and Anna E (Hencke) (Hencke) (B: 1852/1853).
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 ParentsGrand Parents  
Smith Bibbins (24 JUN 1806 - 25 JUN 1885)
Francis Eugene Bibbins, Sr (3 DEC 1855 - 23 DEC 1928)
Angeline H. Fargo (Bibbins) (22 APR 1811 - 16 OCT 1880)
Bessie Bibbins (Hencke)
Edward Holloran (ABT 1830 - 11 JUN 1883)
Mary O'Holloran (Bibbins) (8 APR 1863 - 16 NOV 1942)
Bridgett Doran (Holloran) (ABT 1834 - MAY 1871)
 




Husband - Fred was born on 6 JUL 1874 in Tippecanoe County Indiana and died on 26 NOV 1937 (age: 63) in Lafayette, Ind


Husband - Fred Henke - Spanish American War - 160th Indiana Volunteers

Father - Francis, Sr was born on 3 DEC 1855 in Ossian, Benington Co., Ny and died on 23 DEC 1928 (age: 73) in Delphi, Ind


Mother - Mary O'Holloran
1863-1942 - Mary was born on 8 APR 1863 in Clinton, Rock Co., Wisc and died on 16 NOV 1942 (age: 79) in Lafayette, Ind


- House at 487 Littleton - West Lafayette, Ind.



-- Bessie --
Aunt Bessie was a wonderful person who loved and was loved by her great
niece and nephews. She lived in West Lafayette, Ind and was active
in the church - playing the organ - and took care of herself until
she became ill in about 1970.

Fred and Bessie owned two homes in Lafayette. One was a good-sized house in Lafayette, on 10th St.,That was where Fred and Bessie lived. At some time, Fred bought another house in West Lafayette, across the river, and up near Purdue, at 487 Littleton St.. This house was used as a source of investment income, and rented out.
After Fred died, Bessie sold the larger home and moved into the home at 487 Littleton, until just before her death.


Bessie Bibbins Photo Album - Names and Notes

There is an entry in the Lafayette Journal and Courier Index for their marriage: Bibbins, Bessie & Fred S. Hencke m - 12 Jan 1921



-- Fred --
Fred was a Sausage Salesman.
Drove around to various towns to sell sausage - Aunt Bessie would drive
with him and wait in the car. Died of diabetes.

Was a sargent in the Spanish American War from April 26,1898 April 25,1899.



Bessie: WW II Ration Book

WW II Ration Book



Fred: Census: 1920 Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana

Census: 1920 Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana
name relation age born in father born mother born occupation
Anna Hencke: head67GermanyGermanyGermanynone
Elizabeth Hencke: Daughter38IndianaGermanyGermanynone
Frida Hencke: Daughter31IndianaGermanyGermanyTeacher - school
Fred Hencke: Son45IndianaGermanyGermanySalesman - Meat Co.
John Hencke: Son40IndianaGermanyGermanyByer - Hide Co
Courtesy Our Folk - Hart Family Genealogy - ourfolkgen.com



Bessie: Obituary in Lafayette Journal and Courier - Sep 14, 1972

Obituary in Lafayette Journal and Courier - Sep 14, 1972



Fred: Census: 1930 828 South 11 st, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana

Census: 1930 828 South 11 st, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana
name relation age married born in father born mother born occupation
Fred Hencke: head55md at 40IndianaGermanyGermanySalesman - Pasbuy Company
Bessie Hencke: wife44md at 34WisconsinNew YorkWisconsinNone
Courtesy Our Folk - Hart Family Genealogy - ourfolkgen.com



- Edmond was born on 28 JUL 1882 in Beloit, Wisc. and died on 21 MAR 1883 (age: 0) in Beloit, Wisc.


Brother - Purdue Pharmacy Graduation 1904 - Francis, Jr. was born on 28 SEP 1883 in Beloit, Wisc and died on 8 DEC 1951 (age: 68) in Indianapolis, Ind.


- Eugene was born on 30 JAN 1853 in Dansville, NY and died on 16 DEC 1914 (age: 61) in Beloit, Wi


- Charles was born on 31 JUL 1855 in New York and died on 23 NOV 1926 (age: 71) in Beloit, Wi


- Fred was born on ABT 1858


- Mary. was born on NOV 1861 in Beloit Wisc.


- Lydia was born on 5 MAY 1863 in Beloit, Wisc. and died on 6 APR 1927 (age: 63) in Sheboygan


- Lorey was born on 1866


- Louis was born on MAY 1866 in Beloit, Wisc. and died on 24 JUN 1957


- Carrie was born on 11 FEB 1858 in Illinois and died on 12 FEB 1930 (age: 72)


First Cousin - Franklin Whetstone Bibbins - Franklin was born on 18 NOV 1859 in Beloit, Wisconsin and died on 6 MAR 1941 (age: 81) in Seattle, King, Washington


First Cousin - Addie Bibbins (Bell) - Addie was born on 1862 in Beloit, Wisc. and died on MAY 1929 in Oakwood Cmty, Beloit, Wi




- Silas was born on 10 JUL 1865


First Cousin - Ida Bristol


- Henry was born on ABT 1860


First Cousin - Angeline Bibbins (Bemis) - Photo taken about 1922. Courtesy of Florence Bemis Riphenburg. - Angeline was born on NOV 1878 in Beloit, Wisc.


First Cousin - Arthur and Anna Bibbins - Frank was born on 22 APR 1883 in Beloit, Wisc and died on 19 JUL 1958 (age: 75) in Poe Valley, Klamath, Oregon


- son was born on 1885/1887 and died on ABT 1887


- dtr was born on 1887/1888 and died on 3 MAR 1888


First Cousin - Etta was born on 12 APR 1863 in Ossian, NY and died on 6 MAY 1927 (age: 64) in Beloit, Wi


- William was born on 30 OCT 1864 in Ossian, NY and died on 18 JAN 1867 (age: 2) in Beloit, Wi


First Cousin - William Hatch (1872-1953) - William was born on 10 DEC 1872 in Beloit, Wi and died on 21 APR 1953 (age: 80) in Beloit, Wi


- Charlotte was born on 20 NOV 1874 and died on 10 MAR 1956 (age: 81)


First Cousin - mabel Hatch - Mabel was born on 20 AUG 1876 in Beloit, Wi


- Nellie was born on 22 MAY 1878 in Beloit, Wi


First Cousin - Charles Hatch - Charles was born on 17 FEB 1883 in Beloit, Wi


First Cousin - Emma Thayer


First Cousin - Jessie Thayer


First Cousin - Carrie Thayer



First Cousin - Margaret and Paul Bickenbach


- Smith was born on 24 JUN 1806 in Ossinging Ny and died on 25 JUN 1885 (age: 79) in Beloit, Wi


Grandmother - Angeline Fargo (Bibbins)
1811-1880 - courtesy of Toni Alldredge Aug 2008 - Angeline was born on 22 APR 1811 in Warsaw, Ny. and died on 16 OCT 1880 (age: 69) in Beloit, Wisc.


- Edward was born on ABT 1830 in Ireland and died on 11 JUN 1883 in Beloit, Wisconsin


- Bridgett was born on ABT 1834 in Ireland and died on MAY 1871




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