Edward Lewis Bird

M, b. 3 June 1848, d. before 1920
FatherDavid Bird d. b 10 Mar 1872
MotherCatherine Coxson
ChartsDescendants of Matthew Gardner and Margaret Martin
Birth*Edward Lewis Bird was born on 3 June 1848 at 1 Swan Street, Minories, London Aldgate, Middlesex, England. Catherine Coxson was listed as the informant on the birth certiifcate.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 
BaptismEdward Lewis Bird was baptized on 20 August 1848 at Saint Botolph Parish Church, London Aldgate, Middlesex, England.2 
OccupationHe was a sailor circa 1872.3 
Residence*He lived before 10 March 1872 at 25 Preston Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.3 
Marriage*He married Ann Robertson Muter Rodger, daughter of Robert Rodger and Janet Henderson Robertson Gardner, on 10 March 1872 at Primitive Methodist Chapel, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England. The wedding party included Elizabeth Quiggin and George Millman.3,5,7 
OccupationEdward Lewis Bird was a shipyard labourer circa 1877 at Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.9 
Birth of DaughterHis daughter Janet Henderson Robertson Gardner Bird was born on 20 October 1877 at 58 Emlyn Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.9,4,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 
OccupationEdward Lewis Bird was a machine man circa 1880 at Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England. 
Birth of DaughterHis daughter Catherine Bird was born on 11 October 1880 at 38 Manchester Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.19,4,10,20,5,21,22,23,24,25,26 
Occupation*Edward Lewis Bird was a general labourer circa 1881.4 
Census*He appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Ann Robertson Muter (Gardner) Bird on the census of 1881 at 38 Manchester Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England. The household also included Janet Henderson Robertson Gardner Bird, Catherine Bird, Janet Henderson Robertson Gardner, Matthew Gardner Rodger and William Gardner.4 
Immigration*Edward Lewis Bird immigrated circa 1886 to United States.5,7 
CensusHe appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Ann Robertson Muter (Gardner) Bird on the census of 1895 at Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, United States. The household also included Janet Henderson Robertson Gardner Bird and Catherine Bird.27 
OccupationEdward Lewis Bird was a railroad fireman between 1900 and 1905 at Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, United States.5,6 
CensusHe appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Ann Robertson Muter Rodger on the census of 1900 at 82 Erie Street, Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, United States. The household also included Catherine (Bird) Eilersen, Charles Henry Eilersen and Annie Eilersen.5 
CensusEdward Lewis Bird appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Ann Robertson Muter (Gardner) Bird on the census of 1905 at 82 Vroom Street, Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, United States.6 
CensusEdward Lewis Bird appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Ann Robertson Muter Rodger on the census of 1910 at 75 Tuers Avenue, Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, United States.7 
OccupationEdward Lewis Bird was a storekeeper in 1915 at Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, United States.8 
CensusHe appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Ann Robertson Muter (Gardner) Bird on the census of 1915 at 344 St. Pauls Avenue, Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, United States.8 
Death*Edward Lewis Bird died before 1920.15  

Family

Ann Robertson Muter Rodger b. 27 Feb 1854, d. 10 Sep 1950
Marriage*He married Ann Robertson Muter Rodger, daughter of Robert Rodger and Janet Henderson Robertson Gardner, on 10 March 1872 at Primitive Methodist Chapel, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England. The wedding party included Elizabeth Quiggin and George Millman.3,5,7 
Children
Last Edited6 Apr 2025

Citations

  1. [S6092] England, birth certificate for Edward Lewis Bird, born 03 Jun 1848; citing 2/225/79 (Q2 1848), East London registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  2. [S6093] Saint Botolph Aldgate Parish, "Register of Baptisms [1845-1856]," p. 72, entry no. 569, Edward Lewis Bird, 20 Aug 1848; imaged, "London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1924," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.ca/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 5 Apr 2025), image 37 of 151; citing P69/BOT1/A/003/MS03856/004 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  3. [S169] England, marriage certificate for Bird-Rodger, 1872; citing 8e/978/138, Ulverston registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  4. [S42] 1881 census of England, Lancashire, Barrow in Furness, pp. 48-49, Edward Bird; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 12 August 2010); citing PRO RG11/4287, folio 27.
  5. [S55] 1900 U.S. census, Hudson County, New Jersey, population schedule, Jersey City, precinct 3, ward 3, enumeration district (ED) 95, sheet 14-A, dwelling 99, family 264, Edward Bird household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 15 August 2010); citing NARA microfilm publication T623, roll 976.
  6. [S6096] 1905 New Jersey state census, Hudson County, population schedule, Jersey City, 9th Ward, p. 19, dwelling no. 243, family no. 339, Edward Bird household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.ca/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 6 Apr 2025); citing Reference Number L-05, Film Number 23, New Jersey State Archives, Trenton, New Jersey.
  7. [S58] 1910 U.S. census, Hudson County, New Jersey, population schedule, Jersey City, ward 9, enumeration district (ED) 176, sheet 9-A, dwelling 96, family 182, Edward L. Bird household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 16 August 2010); citing NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 892.
  8. [S6098] 1915 New Jersey state census, Hudson County, population schedule, Jersey City, 10th Ward, p. 8, dwelling no. 101, E. L. Bird household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.ca/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 6 Apr 2025); citing Reference Number L-12, Film Number 35, New Jersey State Archives, Trenton, New Jersey.
  9. [S183] England, birth certificate for Janet Henderson Robinson Bird, born 20 October 1877; citing 8e/825/448, Barrow-in-Furness registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  10. [S53] Manifest, State of Nebraska, 18 July 1888, entry 301, Ann Bird; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 15 August 2010), New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957.
  11. [S57] 1900 U.S. census, Hudson County, New Jersey, population schedule, Jersey City, precinct 1, ward 3, enumeration district (ED) 93, sheet 15-B, dwelling 110, family 300, George E. New household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 16 August 2010); citing NARA microfilm publication T623, roll 976.
  12. [S6097] 1905 New Jersey state census, Hudson County, population schedule, Jersey City, 9th Ward, p. 19, dwelling no. 243, family no. 341, George E New household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.ca/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 6 Apr 2025); citing Reference Number L-05, Film Number 23, New Jersey State Archives, Trenton, New Jersey.
  13. [S59] 1910 U.S. census, Hudson County, New Jersey, population schedule, Jersey City, ward 1, enumeration district (ED) 82, sheet 14-B and 15-A, dwelling [illegible], family [illegible], George New household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 16 August 2010); citing NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 888.
  14. [S6099] 1915 New York state census, Richmond County, population schedule, New York, Assembly District 01, Election District 18, p. 03, line no. 10, George E New household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.ca/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 6 Apr 2025); New York State Archives, Albany, New York.
  15. [S61] 1920 U.S. census, Hudson County, New Jersey, population schedule, Jersey City, ward 10, enumeration district (ED) 228, sheet 10-B, dwelling 84, family 194, George New; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 16 August 2010); citing NARA microfilm publication T625, roll 1047.
  16. [S63] 1930 U.S. census, Hudson County, New Jersey, population schedule, Jersey City, ward 9, enumeration district (ED) 128, sheet 11-B, dwelling 143, family 254, George E. New; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 16 August 2010); citing NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1354.
  17. [S6094] 1940 U.S. census, Hudson County, New Jersey, population schedule, Jersey City, p. 1A, enumeration district (ED) 24-255, line(s) 27-30, family 8, George G New household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 6 Apr 2025); citing NARA microfilm publication T627, roll 02408.
  18. [S6091] 1950 U.S. census, Hudson County, New Jersey, population schedule, Jersey City, p. 11, enumeration district (ED) 29-302, line lines 6-8, family dwelling 89, George New household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 4 Apr 2025); citing NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 2062.
  19. [S201] England, birth certificate for Catherine Bird, born 11 October 1880; citing 8e/754/329, Barrow-in-Furness registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  20. [S52] 1900 U.S. census, Hudson County, New Jersey, population schedule, Jersey City, precinct 1, ward 3, enumeration district (ED) 93, sheet p. 13-B, dwelling 92, family 259, Charles H Ellerson household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 14 August 2010); citing NARA microfilm publication T623, roll 976.
  21. [S6102] 1905 New Jersey state census, Hudson County, population schedule, Jersey City, 5th Ward, p. 2, dwelling no. 5, family no. 22, Charles Hervey household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.ca/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 8 Apr 2025); citing Reference Number NA, Film Number 22, New Jersey State Archives, Trenton, New Jersey.
  22. [S60] 1910 U.S. census, Hudson County, New Jersey, population schedule, Jersey City, ward 9, enumeration district (ED) 184, sheet 12-A, dwelling 187, family 260, Charles H. Eilersen household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 16 August 2010); citing NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 892.
  23. [S6103] 1915 New Jersey state census, Hudson County, population schedule, Jersey City, 9th Ward, p. 9, dwelling no. 94, family no. 128, Charles H. Eilersen household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.ca/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 8 Apr 2025); citing Reference Number L-12, Film Number 34, New Jersey State Archives, Trenton, New Jersey.
  24. [S62] 1920 U.S. census, Hudson County, New Jersey, population schedule, Jersey City, ward 9, enumeration district (ED) 217, sheet 6-A, dwelling 46, family 145, Charles H. Eilersen; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 16 August 2010); citing NARA microfilm publication T625, roll 1046.
  25. [S64] 1930 U.S. census, Bergen County, New Jersey, population schedule, Norwood Borough, enumeration district (ED) 175, sheet 13-A, dwelling 296, family 298, Alexander McKee; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 16 August 2010); citing NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1315.
  26. [S6104] 1950 U.S. census, Passaic County, New Jersey, population schedule, Paterson, p. 6 of 37, enumeration district (ED) 32-201, line lines 2-3, family dwelling 53, Edna Braam household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 8 Apr 2025); citing NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 655.
  27. [S6095] 1895 New Jersey state census, Hudson County, population schedule, Jersey City Ward 2, p. 211, dwelling no. 973, family no. 1167, Edw Bird household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.ca/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 6 Apr 2025); citing microfilm V227_77, New Jersey State Archives, Trenton, New Jersey.