Re: Daisy Lee Weed Speed

Hi Bettie,

No relation, just trying to help.

In 1900, Danl. M. Speed 26/Aug 1873 AL>AL>AL, wife Daisy L. 23/Jul 1877 MS>MS>MS & child Ernest 1 Oct/1898 MS, reside on South 6th Avenue in Tuscaloosa Co., Tuscaloosa, Alabama.His occupation is Section Foreman/R.R. & they rent the home.Daisy has had 1 child. They've been married 2 years. Also in the household is his brother, Robert L. 20/Feb 1880 AL>AL>AL, occupation is Locomotive Engineer.

In 1910, they reside in Walker Co., Corona, Alabama.No address shown.Dan M. is 34 & his occupation is Engineer/Railroad.Daisy, 33, has had 2 children.Ernest E., 11 & daughter Ruby, age 8.Ruby born in Alabama.On this census, it shows Daisy's parents were born in Alabama.It is the 1st marriage for both, being married 13 years.They rent their home.

The 1920 is kind of messed up.They resided in Jefferson Co., Birmingham, Alabama.The address is 1711 33rd Avenue.The home is owned/mortgaged.It shows that all were born in Alabama, including all parents.Daniel is 45 & is a R. R. Engineer.Daisy is Cassie/Carrie, age 40? 41?.18 year-old daughter Ruby is there along with 8 year-old son Daniel. Also there is single Aunt Mary, age 45? 48?.Ruby's occupation is Telephone Opr./Rpr. Shop Office.

In 1930, they reside in the same place & have the same address.They own their home, $4500.00, & own a radio.Daniel M. is 54 AL>AL>AL, 1st married at age 21 & is a Locomotive Engineer/Railroad.Daisy L. is 53 MS>AL>AL, 1st married at age 20.Son Daniel M. Jr., age 17 is there. Also present is single Aunt Penelope L. Wood, age 77, born in Alabama, parents born in Holland.

World War I Draft Registration Card:

Name: Daniel Mc Donald Speed
City: Birmingham
County: Jefferson
State: Alabama
Birth Date: 26 Aug 1875
Race: White
Roll: 1509356
DraftBoard: 4

I am forwarding the above image to you.

liz