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Birdie Jackson 1891–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 September 1891

Birth Location: Johnson County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 17 March 1959

Death Location: Thebes, Alexander County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: William Jackson

Mother: Mary Lambert

Spouse(s): Elijah Waddell

Children(s): Elsie Waddell, Roy Waddell, Alvie Waddell, Glenn Waddell

The story of Birdie Jackson began in 1891 in Johnson County, Illinois, United States of America. In 1900, Birdie Jackson resided in Tunnel Hill Township, Johnson, Illinois. In 1935, Birdie Jackson resided in Thebes, Alexander, Illinois. Birdie Jackson married Elijah Young Waddell, and had children including Alvie Melvin Waddell, Elsie May Waddell, Glenn William Waddell, Roy Woodrow Waddell. Birdie Jackson passed away in 1959 in Thebes, Alexander County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Birdie Jackson began in 1891 in Johnson County, Illinois, United States of America.
  • In 1900, Birdie Jackson resided in Tunnel Hill Township, Johnson, Illinois.
  • In 1935, Birdie Jackson resided in Thebes, Alexander, Illinois.
  • Birdie Jackson married Elijah Young Waddell, and had children including Alvie Melvin Waddell, Elsie May Waddell, Glenn William Waddell, Roy Woodrow Waddell.
  • Birdie Jackson passed away in 1959 in Thebes, Alexander County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Birdie Jackson's Ancestors

Self
Birdie Jackson
1891–1959
Birth Place: Johnson County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
William Calvin Jackson
1865–1947
Tunnel Hill, Johnson, Illinois, United States
Mary (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Lambert
1868–1945
Tunnel Hill, Johnson, Illinois, United States
Grandparents
Grandison (Burton) Jackson
1834–1897
Tennessee
Mary (J) Jackson
1846–1931
Marion, Tennessee, United States
Thomas Lambert
1830–1875
Tennessee, USA
Martha (E.) Atnip
1827–1925
Massac County, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
Larkin Jackson
1786–1869
Anna Parker
1794–1864
Sally McNew
1816–1860
John LAMBERT
1828–1860
Elizabeth Edwards
1823–
Billie Atnip
1800–
Charlotte Herriman
1802–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Parker
1760–1811
Judah Renfro
1764–1838
Churchwell McNew
1797–1858
Mary Kilgore
1799–1878
Wesley Lambert
1795–1888
Mary Morris
1810–1889
Joseph Inaebinet
1750–1836

Birdie Jackson's Descendants

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Birdie Jackson (24 September 1891–17 March 1959) m. Elijah (Young) Waddell (31 August 1889–May 1955)
  1. 1. Elsie (May) Waddell 1911–1990 m. Eugene (V) Baker 1907–
  2. 2. Roy (Woodrow) Waddell 1922–1995 m. Bettie (L) Waddill 1925–
  3. 3. Alvie (Melvin) Waddell 1909–1970 m. Gladys (H) Waddell 1912–
  4. 4. Glenn (William) Waddell 1915–1988 m. Maradie (C) Waddell 1915–

Birdie Jackson's Timeline

6 Records

1891
24 September 1891
Birth of Birdie Jackson in Johnson County, Illinois, United States of America
Johnson County, Illinois, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 9
Birdie Jackson resided here in Tunnel Hill Township, Johnson, Illinois
Tunnel Hill Township, Johnson, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 44
Birdie Jackson resided here in Thebes, Alexander, Illinois
Thebes, Alexander, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 49
Birdie Jackson resided here in Thebes Election Precinct, Thebes, Alexander, Illinois, USA
Thebes Election Precinct, Thebes, Alexander, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 59
Birdie Jackson resided here in Thebes, Alexander, Illinois, USA
Thebes, Alexander, Illinois, USA
1959
17 March 1959
Age 68
Death of Birdie Jackson in Thebes, Alexander, Illinois, United States
Thebes, Alexander, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 September 1891
    Event Place: Johnson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tunnel Hill, Johnson, Illinois; Roll: T623_309; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 44.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Tunnel Hill Township, Johnson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tunnel Hill, Johnson, Illinois; Roll: T623_309; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 44.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Thebes, Alexander, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Thebes Election Precinct, Thebes, Alexander, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Thebes, Alexander, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 March 1959
    Event Place: Thebes, Alexander, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Thebes, Alexander County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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