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Elbert B Byrd 1896–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Sep 1896

Birth Location: Swain, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 4 Jul 1940

Death Location: Postelle, Polk County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Robert Byrd

Mother: Fennie Clark

Spouse(s): Effie Smith

Children(s): Frederick Byrd, Jason Byrd, Louise Byrd, Elbert Jr

In 1896, Elbert B Byrd entered the world in Swain, North Carolina, United States, born to Robert Lee Byrd And Fennie Clark. In 1900, Elbert B Byrd resided in Upper Hiwassee, Towns, Georgia, USA. In 1910, Elbert B Byrd resided in Civil District 8, Polk, Tennessee, USA. Elbert B Byrd married Effie Smith, and had children including Betty Byrd, Elbert Byrd Jr, Frederick Guinn Byrd, Jason Robert Byrd, Louise Deanery Byrd. Elbert B Byrd passed away in 1940 in Postelle, Polk County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Elbert B Byrd entered the world in Swain, North Carolina, United States, born to Robert Lee Byrd And Fennie Clark.
  • In 1900, Elbert B Byrd resided in Upper Hiwassee, Towns, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1910, Elbert B Byrd resided in Civil District 8, Polk, Tennessee, USA.
  • Elbert B Byrd married Effie Smith, and had children including Betty Byrd, Elbert Byrd Jr, Frederick Guinn Byrd, Jason Robert Byrd, Louise Deanery Byrd.
  • Elbert B Byrd passed away in 1940 in Postelle, Polk County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elbert Byrd's Ancestors

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Elbert Byrd
1896–1940
Birth Place: Swain, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Robert Lee Byrd
1873–1947
Swain County, North Carolina, United States of America
Fennie Clark
1873–1911
North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elbert Byrd's Descendants

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Elbert (B) Byrd (10 Sep 1896–4 Jul 1940) m. Effie Smith (May 1899–8 Apr 1937)
  1. 1. Frederick (Guinn) Byrd 1921–1945
  2. 2. Jason (Robert) Byrd 1923–2017 m. Minerva Byrd 1924–2016
  3. 3. Louise (Deanery) Byrd 1928–2014 m. Thomas (Earl) Patterson 1929–2021
  4. 4. Elbert (Byrd) Jr 1936–2009

Elbert Byrd's Timeline

8 Records

1896
10 Sep 1896
Birth of Elbert B Byrd in Swain, North Carolina, United States
Swain, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 4
Elbert B Byrd resided here in Upper Hiwassee, Towns, Georgia, USA
Upper Hiwassee, Towns, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Elbert B Byrd resided here in Civil District 8, Polk, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 8, Polk, Tennessee, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 21
Elbert B Byrd resided here in Polk County, Tennessee, USA
Polk County, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Elbert B Byrd resided here in Civil District 3, Polk, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Polk, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Elbert B Byrd resided here in Etowah, Etowah, Mcminn, Tennessee, USA
Etowah, Etowah, Mcminn, Tennessee, USA
1940
1940
Age 44
Elbert B Byrd resided here in Swannanoa, Swannanoa, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Swannanoa, Swannanoa, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1940
4 Jul 1940
Age 44
Death of Elbert B Byrd in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1896
    Event Place: Swain, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Swannanoa, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02879; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 11-88
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 3, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1757; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 114
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Etowah, Mcminn, Tennessee; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2341996
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Polk County
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Upper Hiwassee, Towns, Georgia; Roll: 224; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0121
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 8, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1515; Page: 10a; Enumeration District: 0164; FHL microfilm: 1375528
    [8] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Knoxville Journal; Publication Date: 6 Jul 1940; Publication Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; ,0.78501207,0.5076283,0.94800144&xid=3355
    [12] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Upper Hiwassee, Towns, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Upper Hiwassee, Towns, Georgia; Roll: 224; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0121

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 8, Polk, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 8, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1515; Page: 10a; Enumeration District: 0164; FHL microfilm: 1375528

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Polk County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Polk County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Polk, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 3, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1757; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 114

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Etowah, Etowah, Mcminn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Etowah, Mcminn, Tennessee; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2341996

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Swannanoa, Swannanoa, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Swannanoa, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02879; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 11-88

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Etowah, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jul 1940
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [3] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Knoxville Journal; Publication Date: 6 Jul 1940; Publication Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; ,0.78501207,0.5076283,0.94800144&xid=3355
    [6] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Postelle, Polk County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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