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James Marion 'Buck' Bird 1887–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Feb 1887

Birth Location: Calhoun, Columbia, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 15 Aug 1956

Death Location: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA

Father: John Bird

Mother: Martha McGowen

Spouse(s): Maude Wilson

Children(s): Roy Bird

The story of James Marion 'Buck' Bird began in 1887 in Calhoun, Columbia, Arkansas, USA. In 1900, James Marion 'Buck' Bird resided in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA. In 1908, James Marion 'Buck' Bird established residence. James Marion 'Buck' Bird married Maude Wilson, and had children including Roy Marion Bird. James Marion 'Buck' Bird passed away in 1956 in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
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Biography

  • The story of James Marion 'Buck' Bird began in 1887 in Calhoun, Columbia, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1900, James Marion 'Buck' Bird resided in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1908, James Marion 'Buck' Bird established residence.
  • James Marion 'Buck' Bird married Maude Wilson, and had children including Roy Marion Bird.
  • James Marion 'Buck' Bird passed away in 1956 in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Bird
1858–1945
Birth Location: Magnolia, Columbia County , Arkansas, USA
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Martha McGowen
1856–1939
Birth Location: Calhoun, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Maude Wilson
1887–1951
Birth Location: Snipe, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
MW

Children(s)

Roy Bird
1908–1963
Birth Location: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
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James Bird's Ancestors

Self
James Bird
1887–1956
Birth Place: Calhoun, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Parents
John Whitaker Bird
1858–1945
Magnolia, Columbia County , Arkansas, USA
Martha (Alice 'Mattie') McGowen
1856–1939
Calhoun, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Abraham (Guyton) Bird
1823–1864
South Carolina, USA
Martha (Alice) Dees
1833–1911
Talladega, Talladega County, Alabama, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
James Bird
1800–1850
Mary Guyton
1800–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Bird's Descendants

1.
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James (Marion 'Buck') Bird (21 Feb 1887–15 Aug 1956) m. Maude Wilson (27 Dec 1887–4 Nov 1951)
  1. 1. Roy (Marion) Bird 1908–1963 m. Selma Ely 1907–2000

James Bird's Timeline

11 Records

1887
21 Feb 1887
Birth of James Marion 'Buck' Bird in Calhoun, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Calhoun, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
James Marion 'Buck' Bird resided here in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1908
abt 1908
Age 21
James Marion 'Buck' Bird resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 23
James Marion 'Buck' Bird resided here in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 30
James Marion 'Buck' Bird resided here in Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
James Marion 'Buck' Bird resided here in Magnolia Ward 2, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia Ward 2, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
James Marion 'Buck' Bird resided here in Magnolia, Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
James Marion 'Buck' Bird resided here in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 53
James Marion 'Buck' Bird resided here in , Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
, Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 63
James Marion 'Buck' Bird resided here in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1956
15 Aug 1956
Age 69
Death of James Marion 'Buck' Bird in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1887
    Event Place: Calhoun, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Columbia County
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: 54; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0055
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [12] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: 1887
    [13] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917
    [14] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1956; Roll: 3
    [15] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: 54; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0055

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1908
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Columbia County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Magnolia Ward 2, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Magnolia, Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbia City, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1956
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1956; Roll: 3

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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