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Richard Byrd 1819–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: August 1819

Birth Location: Alabama, USA

Death Date: 1902

Death Location: Wheeling, Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: Peter Bird

Mother: Mariah Gardner

Spouse(s): Mary Logan

Children(s): Mariah Bird, Mary Neal, Alabama Bird, Missouri Byrd, Washington Byrd, Louisiana O'Neal

The story of Richard Byrd began in 1819 in Alabama, USA. In 1850, Richard Byrd resided in Coosa, Coosa, Alabama, USA. In 1860, Richard Byrd resided in Montgomery, Winn, Louisiana, USA. Richard Byrd married Mary Ann Logan, and had children including Alabama Bird, Lewis Henry Byrd, Louisiana Byrd O Neal, Mariah Ann Bird, Mary Jane Byrd Neal, Missouri Mosy Byrd, Washington Lafayette Byrd. Richard Byrd passed away in 1902 in Wheeling, Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Byrd began in 1819 in Alabama, USA.
  • In 1850, Richard Byrd resided in Coosa, Coosa, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1860, Richard Byrd resided in Montgomery, Winn, Louisiana, USA.
  • Richard Byrd married Mary Ann Logan, and had children including Alabama Bird, Lewis Henry Byrd, Louisiana Byrd O Neal, Mariah Ann Bird, Mary Jane Byrd Neal, Missouri Mosy Byrd, Washington Lafayette Byrd.
  • Richard Byrd passed away in 1902 in Wheeling, Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Bird
1794–1868
Birth Location: Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
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Mariah Gardner
1798–1868
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Logan
1818–1902
Birth Location: Coosa County, Alabama, USA
ML

Children(s)

Mariah Bird
1848–1898
Birth Location: Alabama
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Mary Neal
1846–1922
Birth Location: Alabama
MN
Alabama Bird
1850–1920
Birth Location: Alabama
AB
Missouri Byrd
1862–1884
Birth Location: –
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Washington Byrd
1853–1934
Birth Location: Coosa County, Alabama, USA
WB
Louisiana O'Neal
1858–1957
Birth Location: –
LO

Richard Byrd's Ancestors

Self
Richard Byrd
1819–1902
Birth Place: Alabama, USA
Parents
Peter Bird
1794–1868
Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
Mariah Gardner
1798–1868
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Byrd's Descendants

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Richard Byrd (August 1819–1902) m. Mary (Ann) Logan (Aug 1818–1902)
  1. 1. Mariah (Ann) Bird 1848–1898 m. Lawrence (L) Wilson 1852–1933
    1. 1. Van (Every) Wilson 1876–1951 m. Fatima ('Timmie' 'Tima') Jones 1877–1960 m. Birdie (May Prisilla Julia Ann) Wood 1891–1953
      1. 1. Lawrence (Albert) Wilson 1901–1969 m. Mary (Lou) Scarborough 1904–1985
        1. 1. Raymond (Odell Wilson) Sr 1923–1986 m. Lena (Pearl) Moore 1924–
        2. 2. Juanita (Faye) Wilson 1926–2013 m. Clarence (Roland) Crocker 1932–1992 m. Jimmie (Leroy) Kellum 1925–2014
        3. 3. Dorothy (Jean) Wilson 1932–2009 m. Bobby (Louis) Phillips 1930–2012
        4. 4. Charles (Edward) Wilson 1937–2008
      2. 2. Ada (Irene) Wilson 1903–1921 m. James (Ewell) Sheffield 1898–1963
        1. 1. Mildred (A) Sheffield 1921–2012 m. Arthur (Herman) Wittneben 1917–1979 m. Harry (August) Jester 1914–2007
      3. 3. Clara (Bell) Wilson 1906–1976 m. Alonzo (Lee) Gulley 1892–1978
        1. 1. Thurman (Lee) Gulley 1925–2019 m. Dorothy (Lavonne) McGinnis 1926–2006
        2. 2. Doris (Belle) Gulley 1926–2008 m. John (Ellis) Willson 1914–1985
        3. 3. Wanda (Lou) Gulley 1928–1998 m. John (Aron Handley) III 1926–1999
        4. 4. Joe (Burt Gulley) Sr 1930–1995
        5. 5. Reba (Jane) Gulley 1933–2018 m. Joseph (Croxton Blankenship) Sr 1930–1964
        6. 6. Bruce (Anthony) Gulley 1951–1951
    2. 2. Matilda Wilson 1878–
    3. 3. Maude (Ann) Wilson 1881–1966 m. James (Abner) Richardson 1881–1975
      1. 1. Corrie (A) Richardson 1903–1990 m. George (William) Camp 1897–1947
      2. 2. Gladys Richardson 1908–1974 m. George (Webb) Everitt 1905–1989
    4. 4. Clara (E) Wilson 1888–1910 m. Uria (Malrey) Pyle 1888–1971
      1. 1. Ida (Almeda) Pyle 1908–1967 m. William (Franklin) Hollis 1905–1989
        1. 1. James (Malrey) Hollis 1931–2006 m. Willie (Fay) Hicks 1927–2006
        2. 2. Ida (Mae) Hollis 1934–2003 m. Vernon Wright 1927–1971
        3. 3. Reba (Ona Lee) Hollis 1928–2019 m. Everett (Thomas) Jones 1926–1980 m. Roy (E) Soape 1921–2013
        4. 4. Rachel (Ernestine) Hollis 1937–2018 m. Carl (Junior) Smith 1934–2009
        5. 5. Charles (Wilson Hollis) Sr 1941–2003 m. Charlotte (Fay) Ludwig 1942–2015
        6. 6. Richard (Earl) Hollis 1944–2020
        7. 7. Sam (Joe 'Sammy') Hollis 1943–1943
        8. 8. Johnie (Ray Hollis) Sr 1950–2005
    5. 5. Mary (J) Wilson 1885–
  2. 2. Mary (Jane Byrd) Neal 1846–1922
  3. 3. Alabama Bird 1850–1920 m. William (Joseph) Robbins 1831–1905
    1. 1. Mary (Ann 'Minnie') Robbins 1878–1959 m. W (H) Dixon –1900 m. Tomas (E) Bryant 1890–
      1. 1. Avis (O) Dixon 1899–
      2. 2. Tomas (J) Bryant 1908–
      3. 3. Victora Robbins 1903–
  4. 4. Missouri (Mosy) Byrd 1862–1884
  5. 5. Washington (Lafayette) Byrd 1853–1934
  6. 6. Louisiana (Byrd) O'Neal 1858–1957

Richard Byrd's Timeline

7 Records

1819
August 1819
Birth of Richard Byrd in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1850
1850
Age 31
Richard Byrd resided here in Coosa, Coosa, Alabama, USA
Coosa, Coosa, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 41
Richard Byrd resided here in Montgomery, Winn, Louisiana, USA
Montgomery, Winn, Louisiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 51
Richard Byrd resided here in Ward 7, Montgomery, Grant, Louisiana, USA
Ward 7, Montgomery, Grant, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 61
Richard Byrd resided here in 2nd Ward, Grant, Louisiana, USA
2nd Ward, Grant, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 81
Richard Byrd resided here in Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana, USA
1902
1902
Age 83
Death of Richard Byrd in Louisiana, USA
Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: August 1819
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 2nd Ward, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: 453; Page: 280b; Enumeration District: 027
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: M593_513; Page: 129B
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: 565; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0067
    [4] 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: Winn, Louisiana; Roll: M653_426; Page: 923; Family History Library Film: 803426
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Coosa, Coosa, Alabama; Roll: 4; Page: 58a
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Coosa, Coosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Coosa, Coosa, Alabama; Roll: 4; Page: 58a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Montgomery, Winn, Louisiana, 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: Winn, Louisiana; Roll: M653_426; Page: 923; Family History Library Film: 803426

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 7, Montgomery, Grant, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: M593_513; Page: 129B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 2nd Ward, Grant, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 2nd Ward, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: 453; Page: 280b; Enumeration District: 027

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: 565; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0067

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1902
    Event Place: Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wheeling, Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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