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John Bird Jr.

Birth	:	19 Jan 1842 Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	20 Feb 1928 Nashua, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Nashua, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9542007, -92.5177994
Plot	:	Block 40
Description	:	Nashua, IA, Feb. 21 - Services for John Bird, Jr., last survivor of the builders of the village of Bradford, site of the Little Brown Church in the Vale, near here, will be private, the family announces. It is requested no flowers be sent. Mr. Bird, who died Monday at the age of 86, came to Chickasaw County in the 50's, when his parents settled near here. His father was one of the leaders in organization of the county. Mr. Bird assisted in the construction of Little Brown Church, to which he donated two lots at the rear of the... Read More	Nashua, IA, Feb. 21 - Services for John Bird, Jr., last survivor of the builders of the village of Bradford, site of the Little Brown Church in the Vale, near here, will be private, the family announces. It is requested no flowers be sent. Mr. Bird, who died Monday at the age of 86, came to Chickasaw County in the 50's, when his parents settled near here. His father was one of the leaders in organization of the county. Mr. Bird assisted in the construction of Little Brown Church, to which he donated two lots at the rear of the structure. He resided on a farm near Bradford until 12 years ago, when he moved to Nashua. He had been an invalid two years. The widow, two daughters and a son survive. The children are Mrs. Charles E. Luce (Mabel) of Rockford, Iowa and Mrs. E. E. Simpson (Grace), this city, and Otto Bird, who resides in Texas. The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa); 21 Feb 1928, Tue. Page 10 ______________________________________________________ Source: IaGenWeb Born Oswego, Illinois Son of John and Elvira Married Lucia Watson on Nov. 4, 1874 in Chickasaw County, Iowa Died at 8:45 am of arterial sclerosis; had gangrene of both feet 1850 United States Federal Census Home in 1850: Oswego, Kendall, Illinois, USA Occupation: Farmer Real Estate: 1800 Household Members: Elmira Bird 35 John Bird 24 Ester C Bird 16 Joseph Bird 15 Charles Bird 13 Amelia Bird 12 Almira Bird 10 John Bird 8 Anthumth Bird 7 Theressa Bird 1 Iowa, Select Marriages, 1851-1900 Name: John Bird Gender: Male Spouse: Lucia V Watson Marriage Date: 4 Nov 1874 County: Chickasaw State: Iowa 1880 United States Federal Census Birth Year: abt 1843 Birthplace: Illinois Home in 1880: Chickasaw, Chickasaw, Iowa Race: White Relation to Head of House: Self (Head) Spouse's Name: Lucia B. Bird Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: New York Occupation: Farmer Household Members: John Bird 37 Lucia B. Bird 29 1900 United States Federal Census Birth Date: Jan 1844 Home in 1900: Bradford, Chickasaw, Iowa Marriage Year: 1875; Years Married: 25 Father's Birthplace: New York; Mother's Birthplace: Vermont Household Members: John Bird 56 (farmer) Lucia V Bird 47 Grace J Bird 22 Otto Bird 17 They had four children with three living in 1900. Petty Nelson 26 (servant from Sweden) 1920 United States Federal Census Home in 1920: Bradford, Chickasaw, Iowa Street: Woodbridge Street Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts Mother's Birthplace: Vermont Able to Speak English: Yes Home Free or Mortgaged: Free Household Members: John Bird 77 Lucia V Bird 69 Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925 Residence Date: 1 Jan 1925 Residence Place: Nashua, Chickasaw, Iowa Spouse: Lucia V Bird Father: John Bird Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania Mother: Elvira Stebbins Parents' Marriage Place: Pennsylvania Household Members: John Bird 83 Lucia V Bird 74 Iowa, Cemetery Records, 1662-1999 Name: John Bird Birth Date: 1843 Death Date: 20 Feb 1928 Age: 85 Burial Location: Nashua, Chickasaw Cemetery: Greenwood General Burial Info: Oswego, Ill.; Nashua Comments: son of: John; son of: Elva; wif: Lucia Watson Source: Gravestone Records of Chickasaw County, Ia. Page Number: 11

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Where is John Bird Jr.'s memorial?
John Bird Jr.'s memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Nashua, Chickasaw County, USA.
When did John Bird Jr. death?
John Bird Jr. death on 20 Feb 1928 in Nashua, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Bird Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 42.9542007
Longitude: -92.5177994

Family Members:

Parent

Elvira Stebbins Bird

(1815 - 1899)

Spouse

Lucia Viola Watson Bird

(1850 - 1938)

Siblings

Esther Cotilda Bird Taylor

(1833 - 1923)

(1834 - 1908)

(1838 - 1931)

(1840 - 1909)

(1850 - 1919)

(1856 - 1864)

Children

Mabel Bird Luce

(1875 - 1948)

Grace Julia Bird Simpson

(1878 - 1949)

Bessie Bird

(1879 - 1880)

Otto Lore Bird

(1883 - 1957)

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