In 1900 census he was 8 months old, so born 1899.
His WWI card says born 15 September 1899.
His death certificate says born 15 September 1897, NOT the 12th.
Compare the 5 with the number 2s on the certificate. They're not written the same.
Died in the Burlington hospital of meningitis following gunshot wound of spinal cord.
He was "out hunting" duck.
In 1900 census he was 8 months old, so born 1899.
His WWI card says born 15 September 1899.
His death certificate says born 15 September 1897, NOT the 12th.
Compare the 5 with the number 2s on the certificate. They're not written the same.
Died in the Burlington hospital of meningitis following gunshot wound of spinal cord.
He was "out hunting" duck.
Inscription
BELOVED BROTHER
MERLE LEONARD BISHOP
1899 - 1918
Family Members
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Pvt George Thomas Bishop
1891–1918
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Bessie Eliza Bishop Hawkins
1892–1964
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Grace Edna Bishop Smith Seavers
1894–1979
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James Ray Bishop
1895–1970
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Frank Davis Bishop
1897–1965
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Elmer Ray Bishop
1902–1986
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Floyd Everett Bishop
1905–1982
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Myrtle Gearldine Bishop Spurling
1908–2008
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Luretta Lucile Bishop Fairweather
1911–1995
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John Russell Bishop
1914–1996
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