Oliver R. Bessey

In the 1860 census Oliver Bessey is found living in the household of the Knowland family, age 18 in Pulaski, Jackson, Michigan. States his birthplace as Wisconsin, but earlier records show he and several other siblings were born in Mississipi.

"United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWD5-5M6 : 30 December 2015), Oliver Bessie in entry for Levi Knowlan, 1860.

"Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XR5W-V2J : 4 December 2014), Oliver Bessey and Sarah Reese, 06 Oct 1872; citing reference ; FHL microfilm 1,275,993. States father as Philip Bessey. Mother stated as "Annie".

Oliver Bessey marries Sarah Reese, Oct. 6, 1872 at Dunn, Wisconsin.

Oliver's parents are stated as Philip Bessey and Annie Bessey.

Sarah's parents are stated as William and Rebecca Reese.