George W. Birdsong, Died at his home on Opdyke avenue, in this city this morning at 3 o'clock, George W. Birdsong aged 33 years.

He was married in December 1885, to Miss Rose Crosnoe, daughter of Joseph H. Crosnoe of Elk Prairie township, which marriage resulted in the birth of one son who with his bereaved wife survive him.

He had been sick for some time and his death came not unexpected.

Mr. Birdsong had been a member of the Baptist church for twelve years and was respected by all who knew him.

Funeral will take place from his late residence, No. 409 Opdyke avenue, tomorrow morning at 7 o'clock with interment at Hickory Hill Cemetery in McClellan township at 11o'clock. Friends of the family are invited to attend.

Source: Bible clipping from The Register
I have from family letters that he died on June 1, 1893
Submitted by Cherie Sheaffer