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Edward James Bird 1926–2011 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Jul 1926

Birth Location: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 22 Nov 2011

Death Location: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA

Father: Edward Bird

Mother: Lela Bird

Spouse(s): Wanda Bird

Children(s): William Bird

The story of Edward James Bird began in 1926 in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA. In 1930, Edward James Bird resided in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA. In 1935, Edward James Bird resided in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana. Edward James Bird married Wanda P Bird, and had children including Elizabeth Anne Bird, John Michael Bird, Robert Bird, William Edward Bird. Edward James Bird passed away in 2011 in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward James Bird began in 1926 in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1930, Edward James Bird resided in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1935, Edward James Bird resided in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana.
  • Edward James Bird married Wanda P Bird, and had children including Elizabeth Anne Bird, John Michael Bird, Robert Bird, William Edward Bird.
  • Edward James Bird passed away in 2011 in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Bird
1898–1959
Birth Location: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
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Lela Bird
1902–1996
Birth Location: Summitville, Madison, Indiana, United States
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Spouses(s)

Wanda Bird
1929–2017
Birth Location: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
WB

Children(s)

William Bird
1951–2019
Birth Location: Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America
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Edward Bird's Ancestors

Self
Edward Bird
1926–2011
Birth Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
Parents
Edward J Bird
1898–1959
Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
Lela (I. Ruede) Bird
1902–1996
Summitville, Madison, Indiana, United States
Grandparents
Ira (J) Bird
1862–
Kentucky
Martha (A) Bird
1863–
Kentucky
Joseph (F) Ruede
1859–1945
Hope, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
Rosa (E) Turner
1871–1942
Little Clear Creek, Josh Bell, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Ruede
1812–1882
Henry Sr
1838–1902
May Burch
1842–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Georg Ruede
1767–1829
Maria Seiler
1781–1823
JOSEPH TURNER
1811–1891
Margaret Rains
1807–1849
Bazelul Burch
1799–1860
Mary Burch
1811–1850

Edward Bird's Descendants

1.
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Edward (James) Bird (14 Jul 1926–22 Nov 2011) m. Wanda (P) Bird (3 Mar 1929–1 Jan 2017)
  1. 1. William (Edward) Bird 1951–2019

Edward Bird's Timeline

7 Records

1926
14 Jul 1926
Birth of Edward James Bird in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 4
Edward James Bird resided here in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 9
Edward James Bird resided here in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana
Muncie, Delaware, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 14
Edward James Bird resided here in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
1944
1944
Age 18
Edward James Bird resided here in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
1960
1960
Age 34
Edward James Bird resided here in Muncie, Indiana, USA
Muncie, Indiana, USA
2011
22 Nov 2011
Age 85
Death of Edward James Bird in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1926
    Event Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 61
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: T627_1037; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 18-2
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: 583; Page: 31B; Enumeration District: 0020; Image: 836.0; FHL microfilm: 2340318
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [5] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017
    [6] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Star Press; Publication Date: 25 Nov 2011; Publication Place: Muncie, Indiana, United States of America; ,0.025246995,0.21881033,0.46981364&

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: 583; Page: 31B; Enumeration District: 0020; Image: 836.0; FHL microfilm: 2340318

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: T627_1037; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 18-2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: T627_1037; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 18-2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 61

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Muncie, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 25 Nov 2011
    Event Place: Muncie, Indiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Star Press - 25 Nov 2011 - Page 8, Obituary for Edward J. Bird, 1926-2011 (Aged 85) 25 Nov 2011

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Muncie
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Star Press; Publication Date: 25 Nov 2011; Publication Place: Muncie, Indiana, United States of America; ,0.025246995,0.21881033,0.46981364&

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Nov 2011
    Event Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Star Press; Publication Date: 25 Nov 2011; Publication Place: Muncie, Indiana, United States of America; ,0.025246995,0.21881033,0.46981364&
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