YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Benjamin Joshua Bird 1879–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jan 1879

Birth Location: Ellis Spring

Death Date: 7 March 1972

Death Location: Ozark County, Missouri, USA

Father: James Bird

Mother: Emaline Graham

Spouse(s): Melessa Collins

Children(s): Sedelia Bird

The story of Benjamin Joshua Bird began in 1879 in Ellis Spring. Benjamin Joshua Bird married Melessa Jane Collins, and had children including Champ Bird, James William Bird, Oma Bird, Opal Bird, Sedelia Bird, Velvia Bird. Benjamin Joshua Bird passed away in 1972 in Ozark County, Missouri, USA.

Find more search results for Benjamin Bird
BB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Joshua Bird began in 1879 in Ellis Spring.
  • Benjamin Joshua Bird married Melessa Jane Collins, and had children including Champ Bird, James William Bird, Oma Bird, Opal Bird, Sedelia Bird, Velvia Bird.
  • Benjamin Joshua Bird passed away in 1972 in Ozark County, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Bird's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Bird
1879–1972
Birth Place: Ellis Spring
Parents
James Madison Bird
1855–1896
Arkansas
Emaline Graham
1858–1882
Grandparents
Joshua (West Bird) Sr
1813–1862
Perry County, Tennessee, USA
Elizabeth Ellis
1819–1898
Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Ellis
1775–1840
Dinah Sheets
1776–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Sheets
1740–1815
Mary
1740–1782

Benjamin Bird's Descendants

1.
BB
Benjamin (Joshua) Bird (12 Jan 1879–7 March 1972) m. Melessa (Jane) Collins (30 June 1887–30 June 1966)
  1. 1. Sedelia Bird 1919– m. Sherman (Clifford) Hall 1916–

Benjamin Bird's Timeline

2 Records

1879
12 Jan 1879
Birth of Benjamin Joshua Bird in Ellis Spring
Ellis Spring
1972
7 March 1972
Age 93
Death of Benjamin Joshua Bird in Dora, Ozark County, Missouri, USA
Dora, Ozark County, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1879
    Event Place: Ellis Spring
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 March 1972
    Event Place: Dora, Ozark County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ozark County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE