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Walter Edward Byrd 1888–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 May 1888

Birth Location: Perry County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 7 Mar 1957

Death Location: Davidson County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Francis Byrd

Mother: Ann Shewbert

Spouse(s): Cora Jennett

Children(s): Dorothy Scallan, Ruby Byrd, Walter Byrd, Dorothy Byrd

The story of Walter Edward Byrd began in 1888 in Perry County, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Walter Edward Byrd resided in Civil District 12, Williamson, Tennessee, USA. In 1920, Walter Edward Byrd resided in Nashville Ward 15, Davidson, Tennessee, USA. Walter Edward Byrd married Cora Jennett, and had children including Dorothy Byrd, Dorothy M Scallan, Ruby M Byrd, Walter R Byrd. Walter Edward Byrd passed away in 1957 in Davidson County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Edward Byrd began in 1888 in Perry County, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Walter Edward Byrd resided in Civil District 12, Williamson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1920, Walter Edward Byrd resided in Nashville Ward 15, Davidson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Walter Edward Byrd married Cora Jennett, and had children including Dorothy Byrd, Dorothy M Scallan, Ruby M Byrd, Walter R Byrd.
  • Walter Edward Byrd passed away in 1957 in Davidson County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Byrd
1844–1928
Birth Location: Alabama
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Ann Shewbert
1846–1918
Birth Location: Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Cora Jennett
1893–
Birth Location: Tennessee
CJ

Children(s)

Dorothy Scallan
1923–2003
Birth Location: Tennessee
DS
Ruby Byrd
1913–2000
Birth Location: Tennessee
RB
Walter Byrd
1920–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Dorothy Byrd
1924–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Walter Byrd's Ancestors

Self
Walter Byrd
1888–1957
Birth Place: Perry County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Francis Marion Byrd
1844–1928
Alabama
Ann (T.) Shewbert
1846–1918
Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Hughey Byrd
1812–
Georgia
Susan Crane
1814–1902
Tennessee
Charles Schubert
1817–
South Carolina
Sarah Elrod
1823–1870
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Byrd's Descendants

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Walter (Edward) Byrd (25 May 1888–7 Mar 1957) m. Cora Jennett (abt 1893–)
  1. 1. Dorothy (M.) Scallan 1923–2003 m. Austin (M) Scallan 1921–1996
    1. 1. Van (M) Scallan 1943–2004
  2. 2. Ruby (M) Byrd 1913–2000 m. Fred Jones 1910–
  3. 3. Walter (R) Byrd 1920– m. Mayorie (Ellen) Hastings 1923–
  4. 4. Dorothy Byrd 1924–

Walter Byrd's Timeline

8 Records

1888
25 May 1888
Birth of Walter Edward Byrd in Perry County, Tennessee, USA
Perry County, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Walter Edward Byrd resided here in Civil District 12, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 12, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Walter Edward Byrd resided here in Nashville Ward 15, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Nashville Ward 15, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Walter Edward Byrd resided here in Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Walter Edward Byrd resided here in Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee
Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 52
Walter Edward Byrd resided here in Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
1944
1944
Age 56
Walter Edward Byrd resided here in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
1957
7 Mar 1957
Age 69
Death of Walter Edward Byrd in Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Davidson County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 May 1888
    Event Place: Perry County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03949; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 94-10
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Nashville Ward 15, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1734; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 59
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0010
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Williamson, Tennessee; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0121

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 12, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Williamson, Tennessee; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0121

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Nashville Ward 15, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Nashville Ward 15, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1734; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 59

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0010

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03949; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 94-10

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03949; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 94-10

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1957
    Event Place: Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
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