YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Helen Eliza Bruce 1839–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jul 1839

Birth Location: Tecumsch, Lenawee, Michigan, United States

Death Date: 12 June 1926

Death Location: Athens, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: George Bruce

Mother: Amanda Gordon

Spouse(s): Seymour Alvord

Children(s): Melvin Alvord, Estella Alvord

Helen Eliza Bruce was born in 1839 in Tecumsch, Lenawee, Michigan, United States, the child of George Bruce And Amanda Melvina Gordon. Helen Eliza Bruce married Seymour Freeman Alvord, and had children including Estella Julia Stella Alvord, Melvin Lorenzo Alvord. Helen Eliza Bruce passed away in 1926 in Athens, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America.

Find more search results for Helen Bruce
HB

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:
A
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

  • Helen Eliza Bruce was born in 1839 in Tecumsch, Lenawee, Michigan, United States, the child of George Bruce And Amanda Melvina Gordon.
  • Helen Eliza Bruce married Seymour Freeman Alvord, and had children including Estella Julia Stella Alvord, Melvin Lorenzo Alvord.
  • Helen Eliza Bruce passed away in 1926 in Athens, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Bruce
1813–1892
Birth Location: New York, United States
GB
Amanda Gordon
1822–1905
Birth Location: New York
AG

Spouses(s)

Seymour Alvord
1835–1864
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
SA

Children(s)

Melvin Alvord
1861–1933
Birth Location: Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
MA
Estella Alvord
1858–1953
Birth Location: Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
EA

Helen Bruce's Ancestors

Self
Helen Bruce
1839–1926
Birth Place: Tecumsch, Lenawee, Michigan, United States
Parents
George Bruce
1813–1892
New York, United States
Amanda (Melvina) Gordon
1822–1905
New York
Grandparents
Hezekiah Bruce
1787–
Vermont, United States
Charlotte Mills
1789–1860
Vermont, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jonas Bruce
1753–1826
Lucy Taylor
1762–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Bruce
1729–1809
David Taylor
1723–1794
Esther Jones
1727–1801

Helen Bruce's Descendants

1.
HB
Helen (Eliza) Bruce (24 Jul 1839–12 June 1926) m. Seymour (Freeman) Alvord (1835–19 Jul 1864)
  1. 1. Melvin (Lorenzo) Alvord 1861–1933 m. Medora (E. "Dora") Blackett 1870–1936 m. Zingara (M) Carpenter 1862–1921
    1. 1. Yula (Estella) Alvord 1896–1903
    2. 2. Iva (Dell) Alvord 1887–1907 m. William (M.) Bauer 1881–1946
    3. 3. Linnie (Bell) Alvord 1890–1893
  2. 2. Estella (Julia "Stella") Alvord 1858–1953 m. Charles (Nelson) Billington 1850–1894 m. John (Harbert "Bert") Billington 1860–1928
    1. 1. Newell (Clair) Billington 1877–1916 m. Maud Fisk 1878–1948
      1. 1. Dorothy (Ailene) Billington 1911–1993 m. Frederick (Lewis "Fred") Fausz 1907–1994
        1. 1. Tamara (Lea) Fausz 1942–1976 m. Robert (Louis) Shepherd 1942–2000
      2. 2. Mary (J) Billington 1906–
      3. 3. Naomi (E) Billington 1908–
      4. 4. Ivon (Duane) Billington 1901–1934 m. Ethel (Adelia) Russell 1897–1985
        1. 1. Shirley (M) Billington 1930–2012
      5. 5. Lyle (Fisk) Billington 1906–1962 m. Florence (Jane) MARTIN 1906–1980
        1. 1. Joyce (Irene) Billington 1929–1989 m. William (Barber) Jr 1927–2007 m. Everett Olmstead 1927–1978
        2. 2. Marsden (Lyle) Billington 1932–2003 m. Dorothy (Louise) Orange 1936–1991
        3. 3. Myrna (Jean) BILLINGTON 1930–2016 m. Joseph Horvat 1925–1977
      6. 6. Bertha (Estella) Billington 1908–2000 m. Walter (D) Ward 1897–1953 m. Howard (V) Handley 1905–1945
    2. 2. Lelia (Mae) Billington 1890–1947 m. Floyd (C.) May 1884–1942
      1. 1. Infant May 1920–1920
      2. 2. Thelma (F.) May 1909–1996
    3. 3. Elva (Pearl) Billington 1884–1962 m. Lawrence (Truman) Dibble 1880–1970
      1. 1. Merrick (E) Dibble 1906–1976 m. Shirley (L) Wilson 1910–1995
        1. 1. Mary (Lou) Dibble 1936–2018
      2. 2. Lena (Marion) Dibble 1909–1909
    4. 4. Earl (Melvin) Billington 1879–1958 m. Mabel (C) Leggett 1880–1955
      1. 1. Leona (M) BILLINGTON 1904–1996 m. Thomas (T.) McCutcheon 1902–1975
        1. 1. Betty (Jean) McCutcheon 1925–1998 m. James (G) Hunton 1924–
    5. 5. Elvia (Pearl) Billington 1884–1962
    6. 6. Mabel (Leota) Billington 1898–1981 m. Harry Bloom 1898–1968 m. Martin (Jerry) Patterson 1895–1942
      1. 1. Virgil (Martin) Patterson 1920–1920
      2. 2. Creita (Lutrelle) Patterson 1923–2002 m. William (J) LaBounty 1921–1974 m. William (Willie Fred) Glenn 1913–1978 m. Louis (Huntington Bradish) Jr 1915–1992

Helen Bruce's Timeline

4 Records

1839
24 July 1839
Birth of Helen Eliza Bruce in Tecumseh, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States of America
Tecumseh, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States of America
1839
24 Jul 1839
Birth of Helen Eliza Bruce in Tecumsch, Lenawee, Michigan, United States
Tecumsch, Lenawee, Michigan, United States
1926
12 JUN 1926
Age 87
Death of Helen Eliza Bruce in Athens, Calhoun, MI
Athens, Calhoun, MI
1926
12 June 1926
Age 87
Death of Helen Eliza Bruce in Athens, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America
Athens, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 JUN 1926
    Event Place: Athens, Calhoun, MI

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 July 1839
    Event Place: Tecumseh, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 June 1926
    Event Place: Athens, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Athens, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1839
    Event Place: Tecumsch, Lenawee, Michigan, United States
Find more search results for Helen Bruce

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