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Major George Byrd 1808–1879 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 October 1808

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 15 January 1879

Death Location: Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Bird

Mother: Jane Downs

Spouse(s): Eugenia Byrd

Children(s): George Byrd, Lucy Byrd, Eugenia Byrd, Allace Byrd, Alfred Byrd, John Byrd, Mary Cleveland

The story of Major George Byrd began in 1808 in South Carolina. In 1840, Major George Byrd resided in Laurens, South Carolina, USA. In 1850, Major George Byrd resided in Laurens, South Carolina, USA. Major George Byrd married Eugenia Byrd, and had children including Alfred Byrd, Allace J Byrd, Eugenia C Byrd, George Calvin Byrd, John Byrd, Lucy L Byrd, Mary Louisa Cleveland. Major George Byrd passed away in 1879 in Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Major George Byrd began in 1808 in South Carolina.
  • In 1840, Major George Byrd resided in Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Major George Byrd resided in Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
  • Major George Byrd married Eugenia Byrd, and had children including Alfred Byrd, Allace J Byrd, Eugenia C Byrd, George Calvin Byrd, John Byrd, Lucy L Byrd, Mary Louisa Cleveland.
  • Major George Byrd passed away in 1879 in Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Bird
1767–1831
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
BB
Jane Downs
1774–1822
Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina
JD

Spouses(s)

Eugenia Byrd
1808–1861
Birth Location: South Carolina
EB

Children(s)

George Byrd
1842–1917
Birth Location: South Carolina
GB
Lucy Byrd
1868–
Birth Location: South Carolina
LB
Eugenia Byrd
1867–
Birth Location: South Carolina
EB
Allace Byrd
1845–
Birth Location: South Carolina
AB
Alfred Byrd
1839–
Birth Location: South Carolina
AB
John Byrd
1840–
Birth Location: South Carolina
JB
Mary Cleveland
1837–1901
Birth Location: South Carolina
MC

Major Byrd's Ancestors

Self
Major Byrd
1808–1879
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Benjamin Bird
1767–1831
Maryland, United States
Jane Downs
1774–1822
Laurens County, South Carolina
Grandparents
Benjamin Taylor
1730–1831
England
Jonathan Downs
1738–1818
Orange, Virginia, USA
Sarah Gary
1756–1842
Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Bird
1685–1745
Henry Sr.
1700–1778
Jane Downs
1723–1779
William Gary
1735–1776
Emily Brooks
1740–1771
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Bird
1667–1710
Elizabeth Bolton
1666–1703
General Downs
1680–1715
Renee. Valette
1681–
John Sr
1703–1790
Rebecca Sterling
1706–1790
Jacob Brooks
1702–1774
Elizabeth Warren
1702–1744

Major Byrd's Descendants

1.
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Major (George) Byrd (13 October 1808–15 January 1879) m. Eugenia Byrd (abt 1808–15 Mar 1861)
  1. 1. George (Calvin) Byrd 1842–1917 m. Alice (J.) Byrd 1844–1919 m. Eugenia (Caroline) Kern 1844–1861
    1. 1. Lucinda (Louise) Byrd 1868–1931 m. Ramson (Byrd) Jr 1850–1950
      1. 1. Hampton (A Byrd) Sr 1894–1967 m. Beatrice Byrd 1897–1974
        1. 1. Thomas Byrd 1924–1997 m. Ruth (Carolyn) Byrd 1929–1995
        2. 2. Clarence Byrd 1926–2002 m. Lucy Nelson 1925–1997
        3. 3. Willie (Hampton Byrd) Jr 1920–1973 m. Sara (B) Byrd 1921–
        4. 4. Lizzie Byrd 1918–1992 m. Allen Wilson 1912–
        5. 5. Lillian (B) Byrd 1922–2003 m. Robert Glenn 1919–
        6. 6. Shellia Byrd 1929–1956
        7. 7. Ransom (Byrd) Jr 1921–1933
        8. 8. Ruth (Beatrice) Scott 1932–1995
        9. 9. John (Raymon) Byrd 1930–2003
      2. 2. Josie Bird 1902–
      3. 3. Eveliner Bird 1905–
      4. 4. Thomas (L) Byrd 1895–
      5. 5. James Byrd 1890– m. Gerture Byrd 1905– m. Alma Byrd 1901–
        1. 1. Earnest (S) Byrd 1933–1933
        2. 2. Estter (M) Byrd 1934–2004 m. Calvin (A) Brewer 1934–2004
        3. 3. William (H) Byrd 1921–2004
      6. 6. Lucy Byrd 1897– m. George Byrd 1888– m. Sam Bowman 1902–
        1. 1. George (J) Byrd 1919–
      7. 7. George (P) Byrd 1888–1963 m. Ola Divers 1893– m. Lucy Byrd 1890–
        1. 1. Roberta Byrd 1918–
        2. 2. George (J) Byrd 1919–
        3. 3. Sherman Byrd 1916–
        4. 4. Martha Byrd 1912–
      8. 8. Maryanne Byrd 1886–1923
    2. 2. Elizabeth (K.) Byrd 1879–1950
    3. 3. Jonathan (Downs) Byrd 1872–1895
    4. 4. Jeannie (E.) Byrd 1867–
    5. 5. Mamy (E.) Byrd 1875–
    6. 6. Eugenia Byrd 1873–1935
    7. 7. Mamie Byrd 1879–1947
    8. 8. Lula Byrd 1877–
    9. 9. George (Calvin) Byrd 1842–1891 m. Alice (J) Byrd 1844–1919
      1. 1. Eugenia Byrd 1873–1935
      2. 2. Mamie (Byrd) Martin 1874–1947
      3. 3. Bessie Byrd 1880–1950
      4. 4. Lucindia (Louise) Byrd 1868–1931
      5. 5. John (Downs) Byrd 1872–1895
      6. 6. George (Parridon) Byrd 1890–1891
      7. 7. Jeannie (E.) Byrd 1867–
    10. 10. Allace (J) Byrd 1845–
    11. 11. Alfred (K.) Byrd 1838–1862
    12. 12. William (Parridon) Byrd 1845–1848
  2. 2. Lucy (L) Byrd 1868–
  3. 3. Eugenia (C) Byrd 1867–
  4. 4. Allace (J) Byrd 1845–
  5. 5. Alfred Byrd 1839–
  6. 6. John Byrd 1840–
  7. 7. Mary (Louisa) Cleveland 1837–1901 m. Robert (Lewis) Cleveland 1832–1895
    1. 1. William (Franklin) Cleveland 1866–1939
    2. 2. Mary (E.) Cleveland 1869–
    3. 3. Alice (C.) Cleveland 1862–
    4. 4. Alfred (E. Cleveland) Sr. 1874–1956
    5. 5. Elizabeth (M) Cleveland 1872–
    6. 6. Eugene (A) Cleveland 1875–

Major Byrd's Timeline

6 Records

1808
13 October 1808
Birth of Major George Byrd in South Carolina
South Carolina
1840
1840
Age 32
Major George Byrd resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 42
Major George Byrd resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 52
Major George Byrd resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 62
Major George Byrd resided here in Scuffletown, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Scuffletown, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1879
15 January 1879
Age 71
Death of Major George Byrd
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 October 1808
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Scuffletown, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1501; Page: 170A
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1222; Page: 340; Family History Library Film:
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 855; Page: 248a
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 513; Page: 38; Family History Library Film: 0022510

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Archive Collection Number: AD260; Roll: 2; Page: 33; Line: 29; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 855; Page: 248a
    [3] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archive in Washington DC; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census Of The United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1222; Page: 340; Family History Library Film:

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Scuffletown, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Scuffletown, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1501; Page: 170A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 January 1879
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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