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Bette Lynn Davis (born Gula), 1946 - 2010 Bette Lynn Davis (born Gula) 1946 2010 Massachusetts Massachusetts
Bette Lynn Davis (born Gula) was born on 1946, in , Massachusetts, to Michael Gula and Jane Linwood Gula (born Parker).
Bette had 11 siblings: Helen Doris Ramos Shook (born Gula), Eugene William Gula and .
Bette married Larry Arnold Davis on 1965, at age 19 in .
Larry was born on 1944, in , Massachusetts.
They had 2 children.
Her occupation was a .
Bette passed away of on 2010, at age 64 in , Massachusetts.
She was buried in , Massachusetts.
Documents of Bette Lynn Davis (born Gula)
Bette Lynn Davis (born Gula) in Eddy Family in America, 1968 Supplement
"... New Bedford, Mass., STANLEY MELLO; b. May 5, 1942, at Acushnet, Mass.; son of Albert Pacheco and Maria Pimental (Brum) Me ll o of Fall Fiver, Mass. + 21507 BETTE LYNN GULA, b. Apr. 19, 1946, at Acushnet, Mass. + 21508 HELEN DORIS GULA, b. Mar. 11, 1947, at Acushnet, Mass. MICHAEL FRANK GULA, b. June 14, 1948, at Acushnet, Mass. MARY JANE GULA, b. Oct. 27, 1950, at ..."
Bette, (aka Ruth Elizabeth), ACTRESS Farnsworth (born Davis), 1908 - 1989 Bette, (aka Ruth Elizabeth), ACTRESS Farnsworth (born Davis) 1908 1989 Massachusetts
Bette, (aka Ruth Elizabeth), ACTRESS Farnsworth (born Davis) was born on 1908, in , Massachusetts, to Harlow Morell Davis and Ruth Augusta Davis (born Favor).
Bette had one sister: Barbara Harriet Berry (born Davis).
Bette married Harmon Oscar Nelson on 1932, at age 24 in , Arizona.
Harmon was born on 1907, in , Massachusetts.
Bette then married Arthur Farney Austin Farnsworth on 1940, at age 32 in , Arizona.
Arthur was born on 1908, in , Vermont.
Bette then married William Grant Sherry on 1945, at age 37 in , California.
William was born on 1914, in , New York.
They divorced in 1950.
Bette then married Gary F Franklin Merrill on 1950, at age 42 in .
Gary was born on 1915, in , Connecticut.
They had 2 children: Margot Merrill and .
Bette lived in 1910, in , Massachusetts.
She lived in 1930, in , Massachusetts.
Her occupations were , , and .
Bette passed away on 1989, at age 81 in .
She was buried in , California.
Documents of Bette, (aka Ruth Elizabeth), ACTRESS Farnsworth (born Davis)
Bette, (aka Ruth Elizabeth), ACTRESS Farnsworth (born Davis) in The Albany Herald - Oct 15 1989
Georgia Newspapers, 1881-2009
"... device irked her so much that she tracked it down 60 years later and donated it to the archive. Davis also kept a story about her written by her mother, Ruth Favor Davis. “Bette Davis, Christianed Ruth Elizabeth Davis, was bora on April 5th, 1908. Nothing happened of importance to herald her arrival," the story begins. But in a later passage, the elder Davis describes now her daughter once was ..."
Publication place: Albany, Dougherty County, GA, USA
Bette, (aka Ruth Elizabeth), ACTRESS Farnsworth (born Davis) in Schenectady Gazette - Oct 9 1989
New York Newspapers, 1806-2007
"... Open Monday IO Open 10-5, Fri. 'til 9, Closed Sun. Mon. 070 1 Pip 3 Miles from Scotia O I on Amsterdam Rd. (Kt. never having “found lhe right man to live my life with Ruth Ellzabeth Davis was born on April 5, 1908, ln Lowell, Mass. Her parents were Harlow Morrel Davis, a lawyer, and Ruth Favor Davis, who became a photographer after the couple divorced ln 1916. The future actress grew up ln New ..."
Publication place: Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY, USA
Bette, (aka Ruth Elizabeth), ACTRESS Farnsworth (born Davis) in The Argus-Press - Oct 7 1989
Michigan Newspapers, 1817-2009
"... ruling on a request for bail by Anchondo. Leavitt, who was not asked to set bail for Ponce, said he would rule on the request later. Hoping to draw BETTE DAVIS film star Bette Davis died late Friday in Paris at the age of 81. Miss Davis appeared in more than 80 films. This is a 1988 file photo. (AP absolute miracle that people came to watch me act." She sought happiness in marriage, but after four ..."
Publication place: Owosso, Shiawassee County, MI, USA
Bette, (aka Ruth Elizabeth), ACTRESS Farnsworth (born Davis) in The Vancouver Sun - Sep 8 1932
Canada Newspapers, 1752-2007
"... pressing of coms, toes ond blisters. Thin, soothing, healing, 100% and sure. Easy to apply. Get a box today. At all drug and shoe stores. Df Scholls Zino pads When Bette Davis, above. Hollywood film star, was married to Harmon O. Nelson, orchestra leader, al Yuma, recently, lt was thc culmination of a romance which began when thc pair met years ago when both attended the Academy at ashburn ..."
Publication place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Bette Ann Matejcek (born Davis), 1945 - 2010 Bette Ann Matejcek (born Davis) 1945 2010 Minnesota Minnesota
Bette Ann Matejcek (born Davis) was born on 1945, in , Minnesota, to Merritt L Davis and Lorraine Elizabeth Davis (born Chadderdon).
Bette had 6 siblings: Barbara Ann Davis and 5 other siblings.
Bette married first name Matejcek.
They had 4 children.
Bette lived in , Minnesota.
Bette passed away of on 2010, at age 64 in , Minnesota.
She was buried in , Minnesota.
Documents of Bette Ann Matejcek (born Davis)
Bette Ann Matejcek
1945 2010 Bette Ann Matejcek in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Bette Ann Matejcek
was born on November 12 1945.
Bette
lived in Cleveland, Minnesota 56017, USA.
Bette
passed away on July 12 2010, at age 64.
Bette A Matejcek
1946
Minnesota
Bette A Matejcek in United States and Canada, Index of Obituaries, 1900-2019
Bette A Matejcek (born Davis)
was born circa 1946.
Bette Jean Davis (born Nelson), 1928 - 2017 Bette Jean Davis (born Nelson) 1928 2017 Minnesota Washington
Bette Jean Davis (born Nelson) was born on 1928, in , Minnesota, to Arthur George Nelson and Florentine Leona Nelson (born Empting).
Bette had 2 siblings: Donald Arthur Nelson and one other sibling.
Bette married Russell Gilbert Davis on 1949, at age 21.
Russell was born on 1928, in .
They had one son: Russell Arthur Davis.
Bette lived in 1930, in , Minnesota.
She lived in 1935, in , Minnesota.
She lived in 1940, in , Minnesota.
Bette passed away of on 2017, at age 88 in , Washington.
She was buried in , Washington.
Documents of Bette Jean Davis (born Nelson)
Betty J Nelson
1929
Minnesota
Betty J Nelson in 1930 United States Federal Census
Betty J Nelson
was born circa 1929, in
birth place
, Minnesota, to
Arthur Nelson
and
Florentine Nelson
.
Bette (Ruth Elizabeth) Brent (born Davis), 1908 - 1989 Bette (Ruth Elizabeth) Brent (born Davis) 1908 1989
Bette (Ruth Elizabeth) Brent (born Davis) was born on 1908, in , to HARWELL MORRELL DAVIS and RUTH AUGUSTA DAVIS (born FAVOR).
Bette had one sister: Leona Harris (born Davis).
Bette married George Brent.
George was born on 1904, in .
They divorced.
Bette then married Unknown.
They had one child.
Bette passed away on 1989, at age 81 in .
She was buried in .
Documents of Bette (Ruth Elizabeth) Brent (born Davis)
Bette (Ruth Elizabeth) Brent (born Davis) in Toronto Daily Star - Nov 16 1945
Canada Newspapers, 1752-2007
"... of the where 1 a mood of BETTE DAVIS TO WED HER MAMA AS WELL San Diego, Calif., Nov. —Mrs. Marion Sherry says her son, William Grant Sherry, will marry Film Actress Bette Davis soon after thc first of...herc, said hcr son and Miss Davis met while he was ln the navy. The actress has been married twice, Miss Davis’ mother Ruth Favor Palmer, retired Boston businessman. only mild unrest might easily be inflamed ..."
Publication place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Bette (Ruth Elizabeth) Brent (born Davis) in The Boston Globe - Jan 7 1941
Massachusetts Newspapers, 1704-1974
"... bette's Wedding Bride Was Hours Late —Best Man Also I ardy Under a bower of Davis, her new husband, Arthur Farnsworth, and her sister, Mrs. Robert This picture was snapped by Mrs. husband. By MA OB KR PEAK HOLLYWOOD. Jan. 7 Hollywood is still talking about the “sudden” marriage of Bette Davis and Arthur Farnsworth. However, your scribe learns from bette's mother that it wasn't sudden at all. “Bette and Arthur...they are entitled to keep it to themselves! “They didn't want any fuss or parties. Bette was working hard and so was Arthur. It was lots of fun keeping everything so quiet,” she said. Greek Destroyers Shelling ..."
Publication place: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
Bette (Ruth Elizabeth) Brent (born Davis) in Sunday Mail (Brisbane) (Qld) - Dec 2 1945
Australian Newspapers
"... Wedding Frr.rn HAfiD BERRY. Special f» The Stinday Mail MEW YORK, Dee. 1. — Bette Davis, America's first lady of the screen, betrayed her nervousness when she was married to-day to William Grant Sherry...sscept in the case of infidelity, when the innocent party may re-marry with the approval of the Bishop. Bette was divorced in 1938 from band leader Harmon O. Nelson. In 1940 she married aircraft executive ..."
Publication place: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Bette (Ruth Elizabeth) Brent (born Davis) in Eugene Register-Guard - Jan 2 1941
Oregon Newspapers, 1867-2009
"... such Importance as to warrant making lt "some young man's full Ume Job." Bette Davis Weds, Friends Surprised HOLLYWOOD, Jan. Principal topic of filmland gossip today wos the surprise New Year's eve marriage of Actress Bette Davis to a nonprofessional Arthur Farnsworth of Boston. Few ot Davis’ associates knew Farnsworth, although hc visited the actress herc a year ago. Hcr friends sald sric had ..."
Publication place: Eugene City, Lane County, OR, USA
Bette Jackson (born Davis), 1953 - 2015 Bette Jackson (born Davis) 1953 2015 Missouri Minnesota
Bette Jackson (born Davis) was born on 1953, in , Missouri, to Joseph Davis and Ethelyn Davis (born Hoffman).
Bette had 4 siblings.
Bette married first name Jackson.
They had 2 children.
Bette passed away on 2015, at age 61 in , Minnesota.
Bette Rae Figgat (born Davis), 1923 - 2012 Bette Rae Figgat (born Davis) 1923 2012 Utah Utah
Bette Rae Figgat (born Davis) was born on 1923, in , Utah.
Bette married Floyd Lewis Figgat Jr. on 1942, at age 19.
Floyd was born on 1923, in , Utah.
Bette lived in 1930, in , Utah.
She lived in 1935, in .
She lived in 1940, in , Utah.
Bette passed away on 2012, at age 88 in , Utah.
She was buried in , Utah.
Documents of Bette Rae Figgat (born Davis)
Bette R. Figgat
1923 Bette R. Figgat in BillionGraves
Bette R. Figgat (born Davis)
was born on August 5 1923.
Bette
married
Floyd Lewis Figgat
.
Bette
was buried in Spanish Fork City Cemetery, Spanish Fork, Utah, United States.
BETTE ANN DAVIS (born BURLEY), 1933 - 2017 BETTE ANN DAVIS (born BURLEY) 1933 2017 Virginia Florida
BETTE ANN DAVIS (born BURLEY) was born on 1933, in , Virginia, to Paul P. Burley and Ruby Gertrude Burley (born Rich).
BETTE married BERNARD EARL DAVIS on 1950, at age 16 in , Virginia.
BERNARD was born on 1930, in , Virginia.
They had one child.
BETTE passed away of on 2017, at age 83 in , Florida.
She was buried in , Virginia.
Bette Eckerman (born Davis), 1934 - 2021 Bette Eckerman (born Davis) 1934 2021
Bette Eckerman (born Davis) was born on 1934, to Leo William Allen and LaDessa Irene Allen (born Tullis).
Bette had one sibling.
Bette married Richard Clark Eckerman on 1954, at age 19 in , California.
Richard was born on 1933, in , California.
They had 3 children.
Her occupation was a .
Bette passed away on 2021, at age 86.
Bette Louis Davis (born Fidler), 1928 - 1967 Bette Louis Davis (born Fidler) 1928 1967
Bette Louis Davis (born Fidler) was born on 1928.
Bette married Wilbur Kenneth Davis on 1946, at age 18 in , Pennsylvania.
Wilbur was born on 1925.
They had 4 children.
Bette passed away on 1967, at age 39.
Documents of Bette Louis Davis (born Fidler)
Betty L Fidler
1928
Pennsylvania
Betty L Fidler in 1930 United States Federal Census
Betty L Fidler
was born circa 1928, in
birth place
, Pennsylvania, to
Roy B Fidler
and
Gertrude L Fidler
.
Bette Louise Davis (born Cushwa), 1926 - 1979 Bette Louise Davis (born Cushwa) 1926 1979
Bette Louise Davis (born Cushwa) was born on 1926.
Bette married Herschel E. "Tony" Davis.
Herschel was born on 1917, in , Illinois.
They had one child.
Bette passed away on 1979, at age 53.
Documents of Bette Louise Davis (born Cushwa)
Bette Lou Cushwa
1926
Illinois
Bette Lou Cushwa in U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
Bette Lou Cushwa
was born on
month
day
1926, in
birth place
, Illinois, to
William E Cushwa
and
Iva Morris
.
Bette V. Carmichael (born Davis), 1932 - 2001 Bette V. Carmichael (born Davis) 1932 2001 Illinois California
Bette V. Carmichael (born Davis) was born in 1932, in , Illinois, to William Herman Davis and Dorthy B.M. Davis (born Echols).
Bette had one brother: James H. Davis.
Bette passed away in 2001, at age 69 in , California.
Documents of Bette V. Carmichael (born Davis)
Bette V Carmichael
1932 2001 Bette V Carmichael in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Bette V Carmichael
was born on April 26 1932.
Bette
lived in Palm Desert, California 92260, USA.
Bette
passed away on October 3 2001, at age 69.
Bette Virginia Carmichael
1932
Illinois
Bette Virginia Carmichael in U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
Bette Virginia Carmichael
was born on
month
day
1932, in
birth place
, Illinois, to
William H Davis
and
Bessie M Echols
.
Bette Luree Davis, 1924 - 2003 Bette Luree Davis 1924 2003 California Utah
Bette Luree Davis was born on 1924, in , California, to Lyle Levi DAVIS and Agnes Rebecca Terry.
Bette had 3 siblings: Lynn Lee Davis and .
Bette lived in 1930, in , California.
She lived in 1935, in .
She lived in 2 more places.
Bette passed away on 2003, at age 78 in , Utah.
She was buried in , Utah.
Bette Adaline Smith (born Davis), 1928 - 2015 Bette Adaline Smith (born Davis) 1928 2015 Indiana Indiana
Bette Adaline Smith (born Davis) was born on 1928, in , Indiana.
Bette married William Andrew Houser on 1948, at age 19 in , Indiana.
William was born on 1923, in , Indiana.
They had one son: William Paul Houser.
Bette passed away on 2015, at age 86 in , Indiana.
She was buried in , Indiana.
Bette Ruth Morgan (born Day), 1925 - 2013 Bette Ruth Morgan (born Day) 1925 2013 Utah Idaho
Bette Ruth Morgan (born Day) was born on 1925, in , Utah.
Bette married Leonard Ray Davis on 1945, at age 20 in , Utah.
Leonard was born on 1922, in , Utah.
Bette lived in 1930, in , Utah.
She lived in 1935, in .
She lived in 3 more places.
Bette passed away on 2013, at age 87 in , Idaho.
She was buried in , Idaho.
Documents of Bette Ruth Morgan (born Day)
Bette Ruth Morgan
1925 2013 Bette Ruth Morgan in Newspaper and Funeral Home Obituaries
Bette
married
Unknown Howard
.
Newspaper Name Index, USA and Canada
Bette DavisBette Davis in The Tuscaloosa News - Nov 19 2006
Newspaper Name Index, USA and Canada
"... Haskins officiating llie 7 ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Connie Davis of Tuscaloosa and Jolin Meyers of Minnesota. She is the granddaughter of the late Don and Bette Davis of Maryland and the late John and Herschel Meyers of Texas. Parents of the groom are Isabel and Joseph Lawrence Jr. of Tuscaloosa. He is the grandson of Elizabeth Ann ..."
Publication place: Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States
Bette DavisBette Davis in The Boston Record - Mar 29 1934
Newspaper Name Index, USA and Canada
"... MR. CROM WELL sitting in a doorway with megaphone well in hand (that heing the ONLY SPOT where he can sit close enough to direct) and the ACTION discloses BETTE DAVIS of CROCKERY through thc at LESLIE HOWARD who is just making an eurit. NOTES hv CHOLLY GOING- EVERV W HERE: The depression has definitely lifted as far as PARTIES are ..."
Publication place: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
Geni World Family Tree
Bette Resnick 1942 2003New YorkNew York
Bette Francine Resnick (born Davis), 1942 - 2003
Bette, Francine Resnick (born Davis) was born on month day 1942, in birth place, New York, to Samuel "Paddy" Davis (Davidowitz) and Gertrude Siegelbaum - Davis (born Altman).
Bette Davis 1946 2010MassachusettsMassachusetts
Bette Lynn Davis (born Gula), 1946 - 2010
Bette, Lynn Davis (born Gula) was born on month day 1946, in birth place, Massachusetts, to Michael Gula and Jane, Linwood Gula (born Parker).
Bette married Larry, Arnold Davis.
They had 2 children: Rhonda Lee Cotter (born Davis) and one other child.
Bette Davis 1925 2005West VirginiaFlorida
Bette Davis, 1925 - 2005
Bette Davis was born on month day 1925, in birth place, West Virginia, to Arnold, Richard Davis and Estella Lane Kave.
Bette married Elmer, Floyd Shipley.
They had 3 children.
Bette Negreann 1921 1998New YorkFlorida
Bette Negreann (born Davis), 1921 - 1998
Bette Negreann (born Davis) was born on month day 1921, in birth place, New York, to Louis Davis and Rebecca Davis (born Kalstein).
Bette had one brother: Calvin Davis.
They had 2 children.
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Bette R. Davis 1920 2009
Bette R. Davis, 1920 - 2009
Bette R. Davis was born on July 24 1920.
Bette married Lloyd J. Davis on June 1 1956, at age 35.
Bette passed away on January 28 2009, at age 88.
She was buried in Grove City Cemetery, Blackfoot, Idaho, United States.
Bette Ruth Davis 1921 1996
Bette Ruth Davis, 1921 - 1996
Bette Ruth Davis was born on March 22 1921.
Bette married Thad T Davis.
Bette passed away on February 28 1996, at age 74.
She was buried in Monahans Memorial Cemetery, Monahans, Texas, United States.
Bette Jeanne Davis 1923 2002
Bette Jeanne Davis, 1923 - 2002
Bette Jeanne Davis was born on June 10 1923.
Bette married Donald C Davis.
Bette passed away on October 23 2002, at age 79.
She was buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, California, United States.
Bette Davis 1922 2010
Bette Davis, 1922 - 2010
Bette Davis was born on February 5 1922.
Bette married Eric James Daies.
Bette passed away on January 22 2010, at age 87.
She was buried in Corowa Pioneer Cemetery, Corowa, New South Wales, Australia.
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Famous People Throughout History FREE
Bette Davis 1908 1989
Bette Davis, 1908 - 1989
Bette Davis was born on April 5 1908, in Lowell, United States.
Bette passed away on October 6 1989, at age 81 in Neuilly-Sur-Seine, France.
She was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, United States.
Newspaper and Funeral Home Obituaries
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
Biographical Summaries of Notable People FREE
Bette Davis 1908 1989
Bette Davis, 1908 - 1989
Bette Davis was born on April 5 1908, in Lowell, to Harlow Davis and Ruth Augusta Davis.
Bette had one sister: Barbara Davis.
Bette married William Grant Sherry.
They had 3 children: B. D. Hyman, Michael Merrill and Margot Merrill.
Bette then married Gary Merrill.
Bette then married Arthur Farnsworth.
Bette then married Harmon Nelson.
Bette lived in Massachusetts.
Her occupation was an actor.
Bette passed away on October 6 1989, at age 81 in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
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Mary Elizabeth Davis 1844 1900VirginiaVirginia
Mary Elizabeth Davis (born Apperson), 1844 - 1900
Mary Elizabeth Davis (born Apperson) was born on month day 1844, in birth place, Virginia, to John Christian Apperson and Susan Travis Apperson (born Christian).
Mary Elizabeth Davis 1844 1900VirginiaVirginia
Mary Elizabeth Davis (born Apperson), 1844 - 1900
Mary Elizabeth Davis (born Apperson) was born on month day 1844, in birth place, Virginia, to John Christian Apperson and Susan Travis Apperson (born Christian).
Elizabeth Ersilia Scarpa 1879 1944New YorkCalifornia
Elizabeth Ersilia Scarpa, 1879 - 1944
Elizabeth Ersilia Scarpa was born on month day 1879, in birth place, New York, to Dominic Scarpa and Caroline Scarpa (born Scuddero).
Elizabeth married Carmine Calabrese.
They had 5 children: Marguerite Youngberg (born Calabrese), Ralph Dominic Calabrese and 3 other children.
Elizabeth then married James Davis.
Bette Lee Davis 1896 1988TexasTexas
Bette Lee Davis (born Williams), 1896 - 1988
Bette Lee Davis (born Williams) was born on month day 1896, in birth place, Texas, to Joel McCutcheon Williams and Dora Lee Williams (born Collins).
Bette had 7 siblings: James S. Williams, Jessie Bell Evans (born Williams Evans) and 5 other siblings.
She lived in 5 more places.
1940 United States Federal Census
Bette J Davis 1926West Virginia
Bette J Davis, born Circa 1926
Bette J Davis was born circa 1926, in birth place, West Virginia, to Harry O Davis and Elizabeth Davis.
1950 United States Federal Census
California Deaths, 1940 - 1997
Bette Jane Davis 1936 1993MassachusettsCalifornia
Bette Jane Davis, 1936 - 1993
Bette Jane Davis was born on month day 1936, in birth place, Massachusetts, to Mr. Robbins and Ms. Bella.
Bette Joy Davis 1933 1985MinnesotaCalifornia
Bette Joy Davis, 1933 - 1985
Bette Joy Davis was born on month day 1933, in birth place, Minnesota, to Mr. Boorman and Ms. Halladay.
Bette J Davis 1924 1987PennsylvaniaCalifornia
Bette J Davis, 1924 - 1987
Bette J Davis was born on month day 1924, in birth place, Pennsylvania, to Mr. Wirth and Ms. Christmas.