James Conel Birdwell Father-James Umphrey Birdwell, b-27 Jun 1884, TN Mother-Minerva (Miner) Lee Birdwell, b-15 Aug 1887, TN They were 2nd cousins. James Conel Birdwell was born Vergie Conel Birdwell. Changed named to James. Sisters to Conel, Margaret Birdwell/Moss, Eunice Birdwell/Hodges, Madalene Birdwell/Darnell Brothers to Conel, Lester Birdwell, Charles Birdwell Military: James Conel Birdwell, US Navy WWII, Seaman 2nd class