Harvey Rodgers Byrd

  General Notes:

The WWI Draft Registration Card for Harvey Rodgers Byrd records his date of birth as Nov. 13, 1888 in Nansemond Co., Virginia. He is single and an office clerk for the Virginia Railway and Power Company in Richmond, VA. He is tall with medium build and grey eyes and dark brown hair.

The 1930 Federal Census for Newport News, District 12, page 164B, dated April 7, 1930 records Harvey R. (41 - VA/VA/VA) and Erna A. (40 - VA/VA/VA) Byrd with children Lelia C. (9), Jane R. (7), and Ann H. (1 7/12) living at 1235 21st Street. Harvey is working as a Fitter at a Body Manufacturer and has been married to Emma for 11 years. Note: Emma is listed with her parents in the 1920 census ... see general notes on her father.

The 1940 Federal Census for Newport News, District 113-22, page 164B, dated April 7, 1930 records Harvey Rogers (50 - VA) and Erna R. (50 - VA) Byrd with children Lelia (19), Jane (17), and Ann (11) living at 1235 21st Street. Harvey is working as a Crane Operator at the Shipyard and earned $600 working 24 weeks during the last year. Harvey has completed 7 years of schooling and Emma has completed some college and is working as private nurse.

The WWII Draft Registration Card (for men born on or after April 28, 1877 and on or before February 16, 1897) for Harvey Rodgers Byrd dated April 28, 1942 lists his date of birth as Nov. 13, 1888 in Nansemond Co., VA. He is living with his wife, Mrs. H. R. Byrd, at 1235 21st Street, Newport News, VA. He is working for Norfolk Naval Ship and Dry Dock Company in Newport News and his physical description is 6' 1", 176 lbs with grey eyes, brown/gray hair and light complexion.

The SSDI records:
Harvey Byrd
SSN: 224-07-0994
Last Residence: 23366 Hallwood, Accomack, Virginia
Born: 13 Nov 1888
Died: Jan 1971
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Harvey married Emma May Rawls, daughter of David Parker Rawls and Caroline Frances (Carrie) Cobb, in 1920. (Emma May Rawls was born in May 1888 in Nansemond Co, VA. and died in 1973.)