Walter Bird

Walter Bird

Male 1832 - 1904  (71 years)

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  • Name Walter Bird 
    Born 16 Oct 1832  Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Immigration 1851 
    Died 8 Apr 1904  Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 10 Apr 1904  Evergreen Cemetery, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Walter is buried next to his best friend, Thomas Tew who came with Walter from England and married his sister Rebecca.
    Person ID I19  Bird-Metcalf
    Last Modified 8 Nov 2014 

    Father John Bird,   b. Jan 1806, Solihull, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 May 1855, Atchison, Atchison, Kansas, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 49 years) 
    Mother Ann Russen,   b. 15 Apr 1808, Overbury, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Mar 1871, Paris, Bear Lake, Idaho, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 62 years) 
    Married 10 May 1830  St. Martin, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F17  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Arabella Hailey,   b. 14 Apr 1838, Aston Rowant, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jun 1906, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Married 28 Oct 1855  Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Arabella Bird,   b. 2 Mar 1857, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Mar 1916, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 59 years)
     2. John Oliver Bird,   b. 28 Aug 1858, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Oct 1929, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years)
     3. Tamer Ann Bird,   b. 14 Feb 1861, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Apr 1900, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 39 years)
     4. Lora Bird,   b. 4 Dec 1862, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Aug 1863  (Age 0 years)
     5. Ellen Bird,   b. 13 Jul 1864, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Sep 1890  (Age 26 years)
     6. Rhoda Bird,   b. 27 Sep 1866, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Dec 1936, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years)
    +7. Walter Freeman Bird,   b. 31 Mar 1869, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Nov 1941, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
     8. Kate Artilla Bird,   b. 16 Aug 1871, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Jun 1900, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 28 years)
     9. Wallace Bird,   b. 1 Nov 1873, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Oct 1937, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years)
     10. William Arthur Bird,   b. 13 Oct 1876, Springville, Utah, Utah Territory, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Dec 1943, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years)
     11. Arch Hailey Bird,   b. 13 Mar 1879, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Dec 1941, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 62 years)
     12. Thomas LeRoy Bird,   b. 15 Apr 1881, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Aug 1881  (Age 0 years)
    +13. Zella Bird,   b. 26 Jan 1884, Springville, Utah, Utah Territory, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Aug 1944, Lindon, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years)
    Last Modified 11 Feb 2014 
    Family ID F4  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 16 Oct 1832 - Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 28 Oct 1855 - Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 8 Apr 1904 - Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 10 Apr 1904 - Evergreen Cemetery, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Walter Bird
    Walter Bird
    Born 1832 in England, migrated to Utah in 1851, died in Utah 1904.
    The Sons of Walter Bird
    The Sons of Walter Bird
    Back left to right: Arch Hailey, William Arthur, and Wallace Bird
    Front left to right: Walter Freeman, might be Walter, and John Oliver Bird

    Documents
    1841 England Census of Elmdon, Warwickshire, England for John Bird
    1841 England Census of Elmdon, Warwickshire, England for John Bird
    John is 35 years old and was born in Warwickshire
    Ann, Walter, and Rebecca are also listed.

    Civil Parish: Elmdon
    Hundred: Hemlingford (Solihull Division)
    County/Island: Warwickshire
    Country: England
    Records of Members of Birmingham Branch, 1847-1848
    Records of Members of Birmingham Branch, 1847-1848
    The names of Walter, John, and Rebecca Bird were baptized in 1849
    Passenger List of the British Ship 'Ellen' in 1850
    Passenger List of the British Ship "Ellen" in 1850
    Walter Bird is listed as 18 years old, male and occupation as mechanic. Ship left Liverpool bound for New Orleans.
    Promissory Note of Walter Bird dated 30 September 1853
    Promissory Note of Walter Bird dated 30 September 1853
    I promise to pay to Brigham Young as President of the Perpetual Emigrating Fund the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars for bringing out my Father, Mother and family from Liverpool England to Great Salt Lake City by said Fund in the year 1854 in grain or cattle. As witness my hand this day 30 day of Sept. 1853. Walter Bird. Laborer, Springville.

    Source: Devin Bird
    Emigration Fund for John Bird and Family
    Emigration Fund for John Bird and Family
    Lists the ages of family members as well as the disbursement amounts given by the fund.

    darceyslaughter1949 originally shared this to Bird Slaughter Family Tree on Ancestry.com
    The Naturalization Papers of Walter Bird
    The Naturalization Papers of Walter Bird
    Walter was naturalized five years after he came to the United States and one year after arriving in Utah.
    1860 U.S. Census - Walter Bird
    1860 U.S. Census - Walter Bird
    Name: Walter Bird
    Age in 1860: 27
    Birth Year: abt 1833
    Birthplace: England
    Home in 1860: Springville, Utah, Utah Territory
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Springville

    Walter Bird 27
    Arabella Bird 22
    Arabella Bird 3
    John Bird 2
    Military Record of Walter Bird in the Blackhawk War
    Military Record of Walter Bird in the Blackhawk War
    Enlisted May 10, 1866 and discharged October 28, 1866
    1870 U.S. Census - Walter Bird
    1870 U.S. Census - Walter Bird
    Name: Walter Bird
    Age in 1870: 37
    Birth Year: abt 1833
    Birthplace: England
    Home in 1870: Springville, Utah, Utah Territory
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Springville

    Walter Bird 37
    Arabella Bird 32
    Arabella Bird 13
    John O Bird 11
    Tamar A Bird 9
    Helen Bird 5
    Rhoda Bird 3
    Walter J Bird 1

    1880 U.S. Census - Walter Bird
    1880 U.S. Census - Walter Bird
    Name: Walter Bird
    Age: 47
    Birth Year: abt 1833
    Birthplace: England
    Home in 1880: Springville, Utah, Utah
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Arabella Bird
    Father's Birthplace: England
    Mother's Birthplace: England
    Occupation: Farmer

    Walter Bird 47
    Arabella Bird 42
    Arabella Bird 23
    John O. Bird 21
    Tamer Ann Bird 19
    Helen Bird 15
    Rhoda Bird 13
    Walter F. Bird 11
    Kate A. Bird 8
    Wallace Bird 6
    Wm Arthur Bird 3
    H Arch Bird 1

    The Salt Lake Herald, 1891--Two Murders
    The Salt Lake Herald, 1891--Two Murders
    Walter Bird testified in defense of a Mr. Brown, saying that he had known him for seven years and he "never say any act that would indicate his insanity."

    The Salt Lake Herald. (Salt Lake City [Utah) 1870-1909, October 23, 1891, Page 3, Image 3.
    The Salt Lake City Herald, 1898-- WaterMaster
    The Salt Lake City Herald, 1898-- WaterMaster
    After a spirited contest, Walter Bird was chosen as watermaster in 1898.

    The Salt Lake City Herald, (Salt Lake City [Utah) 1870-1909, January 11, 1898, Page 7, Image 7.
    1900 U.S. Census - Walter Bird
    1900 U.S. Census - Walter Bird
    Name: Walter Bird
    Age: 67
    Birth Date: Oct 1832
    Birthplace: England
    Home in 1900: Springville, Utah, Utah
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Immigration Year: 1850
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Aribella Bird
    Marriage Year: 1855
    Years Married: 45
    Father's Birthplace: England
    Mother's Birthplace: England

    Walter Bird 67
    Aribella Bird 62
    Archie Bird 21
    Zella Bird 16

    The Salt Lake Herald, 1898--Three Days' Racing
    The Salt Lake Herald, 1898--Three Days' Racing
    Walter Bird entered a horse, Fallen Leaf, in the pacing races at Calder's Park.

    The Salt Lake Herald (Salt Lake City [Utah) 1870-1909, October 23, 1891, Page 8, Image 8
    A Warranty Deed from Walter to his wife Arabella Bird
    A Warranty Deed from Walter to his wife Arabella Bird
    "Walte Bird, Grantor, of Springville, in the County of Utah, State of Utah, hereby convey and warrant to Arabella Bird my true and lawfull wife Grantee, of Springville, Utah County, State of Utah, for the sum of one dollar and kindness and affection rendered as wife, the following described tract of land in Springville, Utah..."
    Signed on March 29, 1904
    Utah Death Registers, 1847-1966 for Walter Bird
    Utah Death Registers, 1847-1966 for Walter Bird
    Died April 6, 1904 in Springville, Utah
    The Autobiography of John Bird, 1841-1932
    The Autobiography of John Bird, 1841-1932
    As told to Mary Anona Bird on January 20, 1931 when John was eighty-nine years old.

    The life of John Bird who was born on August 7, 1841 in Birmingham, England. He is the son of John Bird and Ann Russen. This document references the Bird family and their journey by ship to America as well as their settling in Utah with the Mormon saints. He tells of his two wives and his nine children. He also verifies that his father, John, died from cholera at Atchinson, Kansas as they crossed the plains.

    Headstones
    The Headstone of Walter Bird and Arabella (Hailey) Bird
    The Headstone of Walter Bird and Arabella (Hailey) Bird
    Burial:
    Evergreen Cemetery
    Springville
    Utah County
    Utah, USA

    Find A Grave Memorial# 41914324

    Plot: Plot: Sec A Lot 3 Pos 6

    Histories
    John Bird and Mary Jane Whitehead Bird by Anona Bird Grandy
    John Bird and Mary Jane Whitehead Bird by Anona Bird Grandy
    A life sketch published in the book "History of Bear Lake Pioneers"

    History of Bear Lake Pioneers. Edith Parker Haddock and Dorothy Hardy Matthews. Paris, Idaho: Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Bear Lake County, Idaho. 1968.