Photo identified as Lillie and Bessie Carpenter (seated). "Bessie" was Beth Eve Carpenter who married Clarence H. "Tank" Martin on Jun 28, 1908 in Polkton, NC. Bessie Carpenter was born Nov 10, 1888 in Anson Co., NC and died Mar 20, 1963 in Winter Park, FL, the daughter of John and Hettie Carpenter. Clarence H. Martin was born Sep 22, 1888 in Anson Co., NC and died Jan 9, 1958 in Winter Park, FL, son of Samuel P. Martin and Mary Ann Carpenter Martin. Bessie and Clarence are buried at Monroe City (Suncrest) Cemetery, Union Co., NC.
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It is unsure who "Lillie" is in the photo, although Bessie did have a sister-in-law named Lillie Grace Martin (b.Oct 3, 1897), daughter of Samuel P. Martin and Mary Ann Carpenter Martin. Hopefully someone can confirm whether or not this is the same person.
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Also see related photos:
Beth Eve's "Bessie's" School Photo.
Clarence Martin's brother, Earie Sanford Martin.
This photo is from Ruth Martin Ratcliffe, Bessie and Tank's daughter.
Beth Eve's "Bessie's" School Photo.
Clarence Martin's brother, Earie Sanford Martin.
This photo is from Ruth Martin Ratcliffe, Bessie and Tank's daughter.
Submitted by:
Kathy Jo Bryant
