Jessie Troy Bills (1883 - 1970)

Biography

Jessie Troy Bills was born on 29 January, 1883 in Wayne County, Iowa, United States, son of Gaal Bills (1852–>1910) and Margaret Anderson (~1852–>1910).^[1]

In the 1900 census, Troy (age 17) was the unmarried son of Gaal Bills in South Fork Township, Wayne, Iowa.^[2]

Jesse (age 25), son of Goal Bills & Margret Anderson, married Myrtle Swan 1883-1965 (age 25y), daughter of William Swan & Ellen Swan, on 26 February 1908 in Johns Twp, Appanose, Iowa.^[3]

In the 1930 census, J (age 47) was the married head of household in Independence, Appanoose, Iowa.^[4]

In the 1950 census, Jesse (age 67), Farm Hand, was the married head of household in Plano, Appanoose, Iowa, United States.^[5]

Jesse died (age 87) on 3 November 1970 in San Diego, California, United States.^[6][7]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: "Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1944"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 101693727; Image number: 4048
   FamilySearch Record: Q24D-5DYP (accessed 26 January 2026)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3M-VS73-3
   Jesse Troy Bills born on 29 Jan 1883, son of Gaal Bills & Margaret Anderson, in Promise City, Wayne, Iowa, United States.
2. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States, Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 76; Digital film/folder number: 004120127_002_M9KP-R9Z; Image number: 222; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: B
   FamilySearch Record: M9LY-5J2 (accessed 26 January 2026)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DCBL-T
   Troy J Bills (17), single son, in household of Gaal Bills (48) in South Fork Township, Wayne, Iowa, United States. Born in Iowa.
3. ↑ Marriage: "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004309934; FHL microfilm: 001007183; Image number: 00122; Record number: 19; Packet letter: B; Indexing batch: M02551-8
   FamilySearch Record: XJHJ-69Q (accessed 26 January 2026)
   Jesse Tray Bills (25), son of Goal Bills & Margret Anderson, marriage to Myrtle Swan (25y), daughter of William Swan & Ellen Swan, on 26 Feb 1908 in Johns Twp, Appanose, Iowa, United States.
4. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States, Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 54; Digital film/folder number: 004950657; FHL microfilm: 2340376; Image number: 311; Record number: 14823; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03791-8
   FamilySearch Record: XMN4-GWV (accessed 26 January 2026)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR42-4J3
   J Troy Bills (47), married head of household in Independence, Appanoose, Iowa, United States. Born in Iowa.
5. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States, Census, 1950"
   citing Enumeration District: 4-21; Page: 3; Line: 22; Digital film/folder number: 109004301; Image number: 4
   FamilySearch Record: 6F3L-VRZR (accessed 26 January 2026)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-PQHW-T67Z
   Jesse Troy Bills (67), married, Farm Hand, head of household in Plano, Appanoose, Iowa, United States. Born in Iowa.
6. ↑ Death: "California, Death Index, 1940-1997"
   FamilySearch Record: VPHC-TKK (accessed 26 January 2026)
   Jesse T Bills death 3 Nov 1970 (born 29 Jan 1883) in San Diego, California, United States.
7. ↑ Death: "United States, Social Security Death Index"
   citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)
   FamilySearch Record: V3F7-4QS (accessed 26 January 2026)
   Jesse Bills death Nov 1970 (born 29 Jan 1883) in California.

Acknowledgments

This profile was created through the import of hoskinson.ged on 28 March 2011.