Please enter your email and password to sign in. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The warden of the prison attempted to have English prosecuted for bringing something into the prison he did not take out: unexposed film. If not for Burt Lancaster and United Artists, it is doubtful anyone would even have heard of The Birdman of Alcatraz. Died 1980s. Failed to delete memorial. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Della Maes new record celebrates the bond they strengthened by surviving a tough time, and the community of fans who have become like family. Add to your scrapbook. Stroud discovered a Kansas law that forbade the transfer of prisoners married in Kansas. He made several important contributions to avian pathology, most notably a cure for the hemorrhagic septicemia family of diseases. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Stroud had a close relationship with his mother. His mother had two daughters from a previous marriage. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. He was the couple's first child, although Elizabeth had two daughters from a previous marriage. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. I thought about Curtis also, but didnt think to mention it. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The resultant public complaints resulted in Stroud being permitted to keep his birds and he was even given a second cell to house them, but his letter-writing privileges were greatly curtailed. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. In fact, except for three terrific movies, Sweet Smell of Success (1957), From Here to Eternity (1953), and the grossly under-rated Ulzanas Raid (1972), I usually found him annoying. The Supreme Court intervened, but only to uphold the death sentence, which was scheduled to be carried out on April 23, 1920. Make sure that the file is a photo. Mr. Stroud was a psychopath and, like all psychopaths, he remained one all his life. cemeteries found in Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Stroud kept busy with his bird enterprise and had numerous bird-loving pen-pals. Death 18 May 2003 (aged 80) Wilson, Wilson County, North Carolina, USA. [22] He spent six years in segregation and another 11 confined to the hospital wing at the penitentiary. thinks he is hard. Known as Prisoner #1853,[9] Stroud was one of the most violent prisoners at McNeil Island, frequently feuding with fellow inmates and staff, and was also prone to many different physical ailments. based on information from your browser. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). We have set your language to Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. On November 21, 1963, Robert Franklin Stroud died at the Springfield Center at the age of 73, after 54 years of incarceration, of which 42 were in segregation. Let others know about your loved one's death. 55 of 60 found this interesting | Share this She attended Lansing Business University earning her clerk Typist degree. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Della Mae Stroud (1875 - 1947) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. However, Stroud was able to keep his birds and his canary-selling business until it was discovered, several years later, that some of the equipment Stroud had requested for his lab was in fact being used to distil alcohol with a home-made still. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Try again later. This is a carousel with slides. Resend Activation Email. In 1931, an attempt to force Stroud to discontinue his business and be rid of his birds failed after Stroud and a female friend, Della Mae Jones, made his story known to newspapers and magazines and undertook a massive letter and petition writing campaign that climaxed in a 50,000-signature petition being sent to the president. What happened to Della Mae Jones Stroud who was the wife of Robert Stroud the birdman of Alcatraz. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [1][2][3] During his time at Leavenworth Penitentiary, he reared and sold birds and became a respected ornithologist. You can always change this later in your Account settings. He made important contributions to avian pathology, most notably a cure for the hemorrhagic septicemia family of diseases, gaining much respect and some level of sympathy among ornithologists and farmers. There is a problem with your email/password. I think Burt Lancaster owes us all an apology. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. One of the many movies I look at in Movies Based On True Stories (2015), is the 1962 biopic, Birdman of Alcatraz, starring Burt Lancaster as the birdman Robert Stroud. They have traveled to over 30 countries spreading peace and understanding through music. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Della Mae JonesStroud Nascimento 11 nov 1884 Carroll County, Georgia, USA bito 17 feb 1963 (idade 78 anos) Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, USA Sepultamento Oaklawn Cemetery Jonesboro, Craighead County, Its hard to maintain the illusion when youve just heard them say some really stupid stuff on some inane talk show! Della Mae Jones Born 1900s. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. In 1959, with his health failing, Stroud was transferred to the Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, Missouri. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Prison officials were not the only ones perturbed with Stroud's marriage; his mother was also incensed. 0 cemeteries found in Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, USA. Hinzugefgt: 16 Feb 2009. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He made several important contributions to avian pathology, most notably a cure for the hemorrhagic septicemia family of diseases. [7] He also assaulted a hospital orderly who reported him to prison administration for attempting to obtain morphine through threats and intimidation. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Add to your scrapbook. Stroud ran a successful business from inside prison, but his activities infuriated the prison staff. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Year should not be greater than current year. He met with former President Harry Truman to enlist support, but Truman declined. Born on 11 Nov 1884. English took the last photo of Stroud, in which he is shown with a green visor. Stroud was born in Seattle, the eldest child of Elizabeth Jane (ne McCartney, 18601938) and Benjamin Franklin Stroud. English later turned over some of the possessions to the Audubon Society. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Della Stroud (53339727)? ). Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. It's a snapshot of the bands reunion recording playing music together for the first time in a year and a half, and setting up microphones to capture it. The Birdman of Alcatraz was, in fact, the Birdman of Leavenworth. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. This browser does not support getting your location. Stroud's mother strongly disapproved of the relationship and moved away from the Leavenworth area. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. During his 17-year term at Alcatraz, Stroud was allowed access to the prison library, and began studying law. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. On December 16, 1942, Stroud was transferred to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, and became inmate No. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He had published a book in 1933, called Diseases of Canaries, which was smuggled out of Leavenworth and sold en masse. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? She was born July 22, 1934 in Lansing, to parents, Paul and Olga Shoemaker. This is a carousel with slides. Ursprnglich erstellt von: Paul V. Isbell. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. ), http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=996, Manslaughter 12 years imprisonment; Assault 6 months imprisonment; Murder . Learn more about managing a memorial . She married Edward H Jones on 21 May 1913, in Gibson, Indiana, United States. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [28] Given his level of notoriety, the crimes he committed were unremarkable,[10] especially as the assaults he committed had a clear cause. Stroud was depicted as a caring, patient man, a pseudo-scientist devoted to finding cures for bird diseases in spite of the indifference of the authorities. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. In 1916, he stabbed and killed a guard. You should have seen the mansion that Elizabeth Stroud had in metropolis that was torn down in 1968, Continue Learning about General Arts & Entertainment. Then fifty-six years old, Stroud climbed over the third tier railing and lowered himself to the second tier, then dropped onto the floor of D Block. By the time he was 18, he had become a pimp in the Alaska Territory. But listening back to those recordings, theres so much spirit and life. He said he wanted, above all else, to kill a number of individuals on his list and had so short a time to do it. Once a psychopath always a psychopath it would seem. What many people probably do not know is that he went to Alcatraz minus his canaries. Find out more, "Birdman of Alcatraz" redirects here. "Birdman of Alcatraz" redirects here. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Della Mae Stroud Della Stroud (1927 - 2009) Jump to: . Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? ID der Find-a-Grave-Gedenksttte: 33927443. President Wilson's Attorney General, Alexander Mitchell Palmer, saw to it that Stroud would spend the rest of his life in solitary confinement. Thanks for your help! Toward the end of the retreat, the band invited a host of local players for a jam session, and quickly discovered an unexpected chemistry. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. That was a very interesting article. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Family members linked to this person will appear here. After Stroud's death the transcripts were delivered to his last attorney, Richard M. English of California. Drag images here or select from your computer for Della Mae Jones Stroud memorial. In November, they moved to Juneau. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. (a group signed to Cash The warden of the prison attempted to have English prosecuted for bringing something into the prison he did not take out, namely unexposed film. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Della Stroud (33927443)? Resend Activation Email. Please try again later. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Profile manager: Jason W. Crews [ send private message ] Profile last modified 24 Jan 2014 This page has been accessed 258 times. LOL Yes, I know my fellow actors very well. Robert Stroud died on November 21, 1963 at the age of 73. You can always change this later in your Account settings. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Stroud became the subject of a 1955 book by Thomas E. Gaddis, Birdman of Alcatraz , which was adapted in 1962 into a film by Guy Trosper. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. There he would remain for the next 17 years. According to Stroud, on January 18, 1909, while he was away at work, an acquaintance of theirs, F. K. "Charlie" Von Dahmer, viciously beat O'Brien. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association. His nickname in the industry was Teeth, an apt description if there ever was one. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Verify and try again. Della passed away in 1963 What is the birth name of Marcia Mae Jones? As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Robert Franklin Stroud (January 28, 1890 November 21, 1963), known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz", was a convicted murderer, American federal prisoner and author who has been cited as one of the most notorious criminals in the United States. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Make sure that the file is a photo. Tony Curtis was terrific in SSOS as well. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Add to your scrapbook. Stroud's mother strongly disapproved of the relationship and moved away from the Leavenworth area. Failed to report flower. Robert Franklin Stroud (January 28, 1890 November 21, 1963), known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz", was a Federal American prisoner who reared and sold birds and became an ornithologist. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Stroud was transferred to Alcatraz on December 19, 1942 where he spent six years in segregation and another 11 confined to the hospital wing. However, by his last years, Stroud's behavior had improved and he was viewed more favorably; Judge Becker considered Stroud to be modest, no longer a danger to society, and as having a genuine love for birds. We encourage you to research and examine . To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. [25] Stroud never got to see the film or read the book it was based on but did share one of the problems that prevented parole, that he was an "admitted homosexual. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Della Mae Jones was his wife and (most importantly for him) his business manager. Left to cherish her memory are sons, Rodney Jones, Roger (Sherry Spaulding) Jones, and Ricky (Linda) Jones; daughter, Renee (Todd) Chapman; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Leroy Shoemaker; and sister, Linda Wiggins. It was directed by John Frankenheimer and starred Burt Lancaster as Stroud, Karl Malden as a fictionalized and renamed warden, and Thelma Ritter as Stroud's mother. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. In the movie, the visit was to be from his mother, not brother, but that is just wrong. All rights reserved. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Della Mae Stroud (1884 - 1967) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. In 1920, while in solitary confinement at the federal penitentiary of Leavenworth, Stroud discovered a nest with three injured sparrows in the prison yard. Why? However, his letter-writing privileges were greatly curtailed. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. The English word games are: cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In 1948 he instigated a food riot, which got him removed to the prison hospital. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He gained respect and also some level of sympathy in the bird-loving field. An awful lot of history had taken place in between. 0 cemeteries found in Hollis, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. He was convicted in a second trial on May 28, 1917, but after receiving a life sentence, the Solicitor General John W. Davis voluntarily submitted a "confessed error" because he wanted Stroud to receive the death penalty. | According to Donald Hurley, whose father was a guard at Alcatraz, "Whenever Stroud was around anyone, which was seldom, he was watched very closely, as prison officials were very aware of his overt homosexual tendencies. Weve updated the security on the site. She married Matthew Stroud and they had two daughters, twins: Jeanetta and Geneva. [11][7], On September 5, 1912, Stroud was sentenced to an additional six months for the attacks, and was transferred from McNeil Island to the federal penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas. ). Updated: November 9, 2011 . Strouds original book Cashing in. The Life Summary of Della May When Della May Spore was born in May 1896, in Owensville, Montgomery Township, Gibson, Indiana, United States, her father, Isaac Spore, was 49 and her mother, Laura Ellen Polk, was 41. [6][7] Upon discovering the incident, Stroud confronted von Dahmer, and a struggle resulted in the latter's death from a gunshot wound. He made it clear that many innocent men would die if the guards continued to fire into D Block. One lunch-time there, in front of 1,100 prisoners, he stabbed a prison officer to death. He also met with senior Kennedy-administration officials who were studying the subject. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Try again. What the public really wanted, of course, was to see Burt Lancaster released, not Robert Stroud. She was born July 22, 1934 in Lansing, to parents, Paul and Olga Shoemaker. Carl Sifakais considers Stroud to have been a "brilliant self-taught expert on birds, and possibly the best-known example of self-improvement and rehabilitation in the U.S. prison system."[22]. Stroud was never released from the federal prison system; he was imprisoned from 1909 to his death in 1963. This account has been disabled. That is one reason why I have no time for Bonnie & Clyde. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Born in Seattle, Washington, Stroud ran away from his abusive father at the age of 13. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Resend Activation Email. 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