Talk:Bud Abbott

Latest comment: 1 year ago by Vincent Lefèvre in topic Year of Birth

Year of Birth

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Why is his year of birth listed as 1897 here? Vertically every other source lists 1895. 174.91.88.8 (talk) 02:39, 31 March 2023 (UTC)Reply

This is very clearly explained in the note, which says:

The year of birth has been reported as 1895, 1896, 1897, and 1898 in different sources. The 1895 date was perpetuated by sources copying from earlier incorrect sources. His birth certificate and World War I draft card both use "October 2, 1897".

Vincent Lefèvre (talk) 02:49, 31 March 2023 (UTC)Reply

His birth certificate lists Asbury Park, NJ., but the date is Oct. 6, 1897. This is likely because it wasn't registered until the 6th. His draft cards list his birthday as Oct. 2, 1897. Plummer (talk)