Edwina May 8 BIGELOW

16C43.272      Edwina May (Mae) 8 BIGELOW, dau of Edwin Burnham 7 ( George M. 6 , Eleizer 5 , Joshua 4 , Eleazer 3 , Joshua2, John1 ) and Ida E. (Forester) BIGELOW, was born at Jackson, Jackson co, MI on 11 (31) October 1884. She married 03 (04) October 1902 Roy Melvin Irish in Jackson, MI. Roy was born 08 March 1884 Jackson, MI, the son of David and (Diantha (Moe) Irish. Roy died 05 May 1958 Oak Park, Cook co, IL. Edwina died there as well 02 March 1966. (see below)

Children of Roy Melvin and Edwina (Bigelow) Irish:

16C43.2721     Miriam B. Irish, b __ 1906, Chicago, Cook co, IL; d. 11 Dec 1982, Hollywood, FL; m ____ MILLER;
According to Florida death index as well as SS Death Index Miriam B. Bigelow Irish d 11 Dec 1982 in Holiday, Pasco co, Florida.   sbarker3@ptd.net 

16C43.2722     Harry Melvin Irish, b 17 July 1907 Chicago, Cook co, IL; d 04 November 1959 in Oak Park, Cook co, IL; m 02 May 1931 Dorothy Margaret Dollnig in Oak Park, Cook co, IL; dau of Herman and Lillian (Stransky) Dollnig.  Dorothy b 06 October 1908 in Chicago, Cook co, IL; d 15 Feb 1990 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo co, IA. (see below)
 
16C43.2723     Dorothy Mae Irish, b __ 1910 Chicago, Cook Co, IL; d ______ ; m Robert West; dau Sally Elizabeth West; ( Katie Biel < katiex3@sbcglobal.net > is the dau of Sally Elizabeth West and has more info)
  
16C43.2724t    Roy G. Irish, b __ 1917, Oak Park, Cook co, IL; d __ Feb 1981, Hollywood, FL; m (1) JUNE _____ ;  m (2) FLORENCE _________ ; 2 children (see below)    

Sources:
Bigelow Family Genealogy Volume. II page 282;
Book of the Locke, by J.G. Locke
Date of Death from (Book E p22)? ae 64 yr 5 mo 20 dys; this would give her birth as 31 Mar 1855;
Family group sheet gives 31 Dec 1865??
Subject: New addition to family site.
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:29:21 -0800 (PST)
From: Ruidoso Annie <anniesnow@yahoo.com>
Greetings Rod,
You have a very nice site.
Here is some added info for you. I know Aunt Diane had two children, Linda and Paul and they each have children.
I have pictures of Edwina & Roy Melvin, and Roy Irish. If you would like copies let me know.
Best wishes to you and yours.
Thank you, Ms Annie (see below)

Note:
Subject: Edwina Bigelow
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 22:19:51 EST
From: Phyllis Irish       IrishStock@aol.com
Edwina 8, Edwin, 7, Georgem M 6, Elizer 5, Joshua 4, Eleazer 3, Joshua 2, John 1

Edwina married Roy Melvin Irish
I'm married to Edwina's grandson...Roy Irish...he is named after his grandfather.
There isn't a lot written down about my husbands family and I am just starting into this but I do have some information if you are interested.
How exciting to sort this out.
Phyllis Irish

Notes for Edwina:
His daughter, Edwina, birth certificate lists Springfield, Genesee Co, MI as fathers place of birth. 

 i. Edwina May 8 BIGELOW, b 31 Oct 1884, Jackson, Jackson co, MI; d. 02 Mar1966, Oak Park, Cook co, IL; m. ROY MELVIN IRISH, October 04, 1902, Jackson, Jackson , MI6; b. March 08, 1884, Jackson, Jackson, MI7; d. May 05, 1958, Oak Park, Cook, IL.

Notes for EDWINA MAY BIGELOW:
Death Certificate filed March 3, 1966:   Residence with Miriam B Irish (daughter) after Roys death was 822 Washington Blvd., Oak Park. Signed by Miriam B Irish, Parkwyn Funeral Home, Berwyn, IL.

More About EDWINA MAY BIGELOW:
Burial: March 04, 1966, Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook, IL
Cremation: March 04, 1966

Notes for ROY MELVIN IRISH:
Addresses shown on different records (All are the same home)  1938 Aurora Rd, Warrenville; 1947 Route 2, Naperville;  1951 Route 2 Warrenville and in 1952 Aurora Rd, RFD #1 Warrenville.

Death Certificate filed on May 6, 1958:  St. Anne's Hospital.  Incorrectly shows residence as 745 Euclid, Oak Park, IL..

More About ROY MELVIN IRISH:
Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook, IL.
Cause of Death: 1. Pulmonary Fibrosis 2. Diabetis Mellitus
Cremation: May 07, 1958
Military service: None
Occupation: Bet. 1902 - 1947, B&O Chicago Terminal Co- Engineering & Accounting
Residence: Aurora Rd,  Warrenville, DuPage, IL.

More About ROY IRISH and EDWINA BIGELOW:
Marriage: October 04, 1902, Jackson, Jackson , MI (8)


3.  Edwina May 8 BIGELOW, dau of Edwin Burnham 7 ( George M. 6 , Eleizer 5 , Joshua 4 , Eleazer 3 , Joshua2, John1 )  was born October 31, 1884 in Jackson, Jackson Co, MI (Source: Birth and/or Death Certificate), and died March 02, 1966 in Oak Park, Cook co, IL; (Source: Birth and/or Death Certificate.).  She married ROY MELVIN IRISH (Source: Birth and/or Death Certificate.) October 01, 1902 in Jackson, Jackson, MI (Source: RR Records), son of DAVID IRISH and DIANTHA MOE.  He was born 08 March 1884 in Jackson, Jackson co, MI (Source: Birth and/or Death Certificate.), and died 05 May 1958 in Oak Park, Cook co, IL. (Source: Birth and/or Death Certificate.).
 
 Children of EDWINA BIGELOW and ROY IRISH are:
        i.    MIRIAM B 9 IRISH, b. 1906, Chicago, Cook co, IL; d. 11 Dec 1982, Hollywood, FLA; m. MILLER.
According to Florida death index as well as SS Death Index Miriam B.  Bigelow Irish d 11 Dec 1982 in Holiday, Pasco co, Florida.   sbarker3@ptd.net

5.    ii.    Harry Melvin 9 IRISH, b 17 July1907, Chicago, Cook co, IL; d 04 Nov 1959, Oak Park, Cook co, IL;
6.    iii.    Dorothy Mae 9 IRISH, b 1910, Chicago, Cook co, IL; d. Unknown; m Robert West; dau Sally Elizabeth West; ( Katie Biel < katiex3@sbcglobal.net > is the dau of Sally Elizabeth West and has more info)
7.    iv.    Roy G. 9 IRISH, b 1917, Oak Park, Cook co, IL; d _ Feb 1981, Hollywood, FL; m (1) JUNE _____ ;  m (2) FLORENCE _________ ; 
      Children of Roy IRISH and Florence are:
       a.    GEORGIA LEE 10 IRISH, b. 24 Jan 1939 Oak Park IL. ; d __ Oct 1999 San Francisco, CA
               1.      Leanne Snow b. 1957
               2.      Cindy Farnsworth b. 1958
                          a. Adam R ¹²Johnson      b. 1978
               3.      Robert David ¹¹ Irish b. 1970
       b.    DIANE 10 IRISH, b. Unknown. 

5.  Harry Melvin 9 IRISH, son of Edwina May 8 BIGELOW, ( Edwin Burnham 7 , George M. 6 , Eleizer 5 , Joshua 4 , Eleazer 3 , Joshua2, John1 ) Bigelow, was born 17 July 1907 in Chicago, Cook co, IL; and died 04 November 1959 in Oak Park, Cook Co, Ill.  He married Dorothy Margaret DOLLNIG on 02 May 1931 in Oak Park, Cook co, IL; daughter of Herman DOLLNIG and Lillian STRANSKY.  She was born 06 October 1908 in Chicago, Cook co, IL; and died February 15, 1990 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo co, IA.

Children of Harry IRISH and DOROTHY DOLLNIG are:
9.      i.    AUDREY JEAN 10 IRISH
        ii.    Barbara Jean Irish
11.   iii.    ROY MELVIN IRISH,   


6.  DOROTHY 9 IRISH (EDWINA MAY 8 BIGELOW, Edwin Burnham 7 ( George M. 6 , Eleizer 5 , Joshua 4 , Eleazer 3 , Joshua2, John1 ) Bigelow, was born 1910 in Chicago, Cook Co, Ill, and died Unknown.  She married BOB WEST 
   
Children of DOROTHY IRISH and BOB WEST are:
    i.    SUE10 WEST,  m. UNKNOWN SCACCIAFERO
    ii.    SALLY WEST, b. Abt. 1940

7.   ROY G. 9 IRISH (EDWINA MAY 8 BIGELOW, Edwin Burnham 7 ( George M. 6 , Eleizer 5 , Joshua 4 , Eleazer 3 , Joshua2, John1 ) Bigelow, was born 1917 in Oak Park, Cook Co, Ill, and died February 1981 in Hollywood, FLA.  He married (1) JUNE _____ ;  He married (2) FLORENCE _________ ;  
   
Children of ROY IRISH and FLORENCE are:
    i.    GEORGIA LEE10 IRISH, b. January 24, 1939
    ii.    DIANE IRISH, b. Unknown.

Endnotes

1.  Bigelow/Stevens Marriage, From Edwin Bigelow Diary, Page 198.
2.  Ida Last Name Spelling, From Edwina Bigelow Irish Death Certificate/Ida Forester,
Bigelow website/Ida Foerster, Edwin Bigelow Michigan Seargant in the Civil War Diary/Ida Forrester-page 199.
3.  Bigelow/Stevens Marriage, From Edwin Bigelow Diary, Page 198.

4.  Birth and/or Death Certificate
5.  Birth and/or Death Certificate.
6.  RR Records
7.  Birth and/or Death Certificate.
8.  RR Records
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