Dear Fellow Bird Researchers, As some of you already know, I have uploaded a lot of data concerning the Bird family in New Jersey and other related families on my website. I'm afraid that some of this information might be incorrect. As I state on my page, this info comes from my own research, posted family trees on ancestry.com, other web pages, things other people have shared with me, and a book on the Bird family. One "fact" that I had seen a few places was that my 7-G- grandfather, Elisha Bird, was the son of Andrew Bird of Long Island, the father of a few sons that raised their families in NJ. AsI looked at the data I had, it seemed Andrew's other sons all had a lot in common as to where they lived, how their children and grandchildren were named, etc; Elisha didn't share any of these similarities. I began to try to find out why people would say that Elisha was Andrew's son, and could find nothing to tie them together. I asked on this list and the genforum list; sent emails to a few people I consider to be very knowledgable about Andew Bird's family; even spoke to the author of the book, and no one had any support for the relationship. So, since I have my doubts about this, I am "disconnecting" Elisha from Andrew in my database and at the next update of my website. I apologize to anyone who used that data from my website. It might still turn out that Elisha is Andrew's son, but until I have something to tie them together, I will assume they are not. Judy Jamieson Pisano jupisano@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.com/~jupisano _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com

In a message dated 99-04-15 05:48:52 EDT, you write: From: gtodd@edge.net (Glenda Todd) To: BIRD-L@rootsweb.com I have a Robert Armistead Bird who had a will probated Nov 1768 in King and Queen Co., VA, son of William Bird and Francis Armistead, married Joanna Dunbar. Children: Parmenas William *Robert Elizabeth m. a Boswell Mary Joanna Frances Armistead Armistead m. Barbara Dickie << This info from New Kent Co. Planters, Vol. I, pg 522 and Court Records Bird vs Dunn. *Could this son, Robert, be the one who was born in 1725 in VA that someone was looking for? Glenda >> I am the one looking for Robert Bird. Need to correct his birthdate tho - he was born in 1745, not 1725 - sorry. My Robert Bird married Catherine Cady (not sure if Cady was her last name or a nickname.) She was born in Maryland in 1758. They had seven children - all born in North Carolina. They settled in Knox County (later Whitley County, Kentucky sometime between 1792 and 1805.) Sometime before 1810 one or more of Robert Bird's sons went back to North Carolina. Their last known residence was in Moore County. Jan Wilson Kings Mills, Ohio

I have a Robert Armistead Bird who had a will probated Nov 1768 in King and Queen Co., VA, son of William Bird and Francis Armistead, married Joanna Dunbar. Children: Parmenas William *Robert Elizabeth m. a Boswell Mary Joanna Frances Armistead Armistead m. Barbara Dickie This info from New Kent Co. Planters, Vol. I, pg 522 and Court Records Bird vs Dunn. *Could this son, Robert, be the one who was born in 1725 in VA that someone was looking for? Glenda

John Bird (my gggggrandfather)b Feb. 4, 1742 in Loudoun Co. VA.d about 1833 in Franklin Co. VA. He married Jane?. They had eight children, William S.b Dec 28,1777, John b 1780,Catherine b July 8, 1780, Sarah b 1787, Mary b 1789, Elizabeth b 1790, James b 1793,Thomas b 1784. Most lived and died in Franklin Co. VA. I have quite a bit of information on the children, but very little on him. His birth date comes from Boddie: Birth and Death Records Of Albermarle Parrish. Does anyone have any information on him? Some have said that his father and mother were Richard b 1717 and Sarah. The other children are listed as Richard b March 16, 1748, Luke b Dec 25,1768 and Benjamin b 1758. I have no proof of these facts. Jerry Grass

Opps! With egg on my face.......in my earlier post I thought one thing and wrote another!!!!! Sorry - Re: Catherine Fry -- I have her as married to Abraham (son of Col. Abraham) NOT MARK ! I show no other spouses for Mark and Sarah! Hope thats better. Imo -- somewhere I saw a reference to a second wife for Col. Abraham (Rachel Speers Fry)-- can't find it right this minute so don't have a resource for you. Have you ever seen a reference to this? Or do I have something mixed up --? Linda

Hello Bird Researchers! Some kind person from one of my other lists turned me on to this page of Military Photos available for purchase. The URL is: http://carlisle-www.army.mil/usamhi/PhotoDB.html They will mail a photocopy of the photograph to you for your examination and approval, along with much more detailed instructions, which will include charges for the duplication of photos. Assuming that you want a copy of the photograph(s), you will then mail a check for the appropriate amount payable to "MHI Fund" and the copy will be furnished after a suitable number of weeks for processing. Here are the results I found for BIRD: RG526S-NYSAG.1111 A bust view of Capt. William Bird, Jr., Co. H, 37th Regt., N.Y.S. Vol. Inf. RG641S-MOL-PA3.1 Bust view of Lt. Col. Charles Bird, 4th Regt., Delaware Vol. Inf., in civilian attire, post-war image. RG98S-CWP 150.32 Bust view of Pvt. Joe Bird, Co. A, 15th Regt., Ill. Vol. Inf. He is wearing civilian clothing. RG98S-CWP 212.44 Nearly a full length seated image of Pvt. Joseph A. Bird Co. A, 15th Regt., Illinois Vol. Infantry. Pictured in civilian clothes. RG98S-CWP11.82 Wartime image of 1st Lt. Alexander Bird, Co. F, 154th Regt., N.Y.S. Vol. Inf. RG98S-CWP11.83 Bust image of 2nd Lt. James W. Bird, Co. B, 154th Regt., N.Y.S. Vol. Inf. He is pictured in uniform. RG98S-CWP126.32 A bust view of Sgt. Phineas Bird, Co. C, 100th Regt., Pa. Vol. Inf. Post war view. RG98S-CWP145.18 ? Full standing view of Sgt. Maj. William H. Bird, 44th Regt., Mass. Vol. Inf. RG98S-CWP18.107 Post War portrait of Sgt. Philip E. Bird, Co. B, 4th Regt., Iowa Vol. Inf. He is pictured with a lady. RG98S-CWP46.8 Full standing wartime image of Sgt. Maj. Alexander Bird, 154th Regt., N.Y.S. Vol. Inf. He is pictured with a lady. In his chevron is an 11th Corps badge. RG98S-CWP46.9 Standing wartime image of 1st Lt. Alexander Bird, Co. F, 154th Regt., N.Y.S. Vol. Inf. A 20th Corps badge is pinned to his uniform. RG98S-CWP57.71 Post war bust image of 1st Lt. Alexander Bird, Co. F, 154th Regt., N.Y.S. Vol. Inf. He is wearing his reunion and G.A.R. badges. RG98S-CWP57.72 Post war image of three men. Waist up image of 1st Lt. Alexander Bird, Co. F, 154th Regt., N.Y.S. Vol. Inf. Two of the men, including 1st Lt. Bird, are wearing G.A.R. badges. RG98S-CWP57.73 Full standing post war image of 1st Lt. Alexander Bird, Co. F, 154th Regt., N.Y.S. Vol. Inf. He is pictured with Melissa Bird. RG98S-CWP7.168 A bust view of Asst. Surg. Francis W. Bird, 51st Regt., N.Y.S. Vol. Inf. He is pictured in uniform.

or, go to the library and read for free.... BTW, what is the issue date? Sandy in Florida :-) On Tue, 13 Apr 1999 Janmim@aol.com wrote: > I thought this would be of interest to all of you. I think most of the > article is on line if you don't want to spring for the $2.50 or however much > Time costs these days. > > Janet Hunter > > > ==== BIRD Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe send message to BIRD-L-request@rootsweb.com. If you are getting the digest just replace L- with D-. In body of message put only unsubscribe. > > >

This is the URL for the Time Magazine Cover Story, issue of April 14, that is on genealogy. A good portion of it seems to be on line, but I have never made comparisons on the hard cover version vs. online version. The link is on the top right side at the picture. Story title is "How to trace your roots". Picture is of course a tree. Wonder who first used the expression "family tree"?? http://cgi.pathfinder.com/time/aol/index.html Janet Hunter

Dear List, I am hoping that someone out there can help me. My husbands grandfather George Henry Byrd was born in Wilmington Delaware on January 2, 1890. They always talked of the Byrd brothers Tom, Dick and Harry and also talked of a Texas connection. Would anyone be able to tell me how this George Byrd was related to them? Thank you so much for any information. Marcy Byrd MByrd6573@aol.com

Hello everyone, I am doing research on the Byrd family of the "Old" Marion County S.C. The Byrd I am interested in is Bennie (Benjamin?) Byrd who married Ella ? . Born sometime in the late 1800's. Married maybe 1899-1901. Does anyone know where I can find information on these Byrds? Warm wishes, Cindy

I thought this would be of interest to all of you. I think most of the article is on line if you don't want to spring for the $2.50 or however much Time costs these days. Janet Hunter

Joshua Bird, b. ca 1744, enlisted for the Virginia Line in King George County, VA and was in Nelson Co., KY to apply for his pension in 1819. I do not know where he died but apparently several of his children's marriages appear in records at Bardstown: Sally m. Separate Hendrickson; Francis m. 1st Rhody Scamerhorn & 2nd Mary Hines; Polly m. Davis Merridith and Rebecca m. Jos. Devore. Anyone else researching this Bird? Any more info will be appreciated. -----Original Message----- From: Jjemmett@aol.com <Jjemmett@aol.com> To: BIRD-L@rootsweb.com <BIRD-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, April 13, 1999 7:29 AM Subject: Re: [BIRD-L] Bird/Byrd >In a message dated 99-04-09 23:10:13 EDT, you write: > ><< Are any of you Birds/Byrds/Burds on this list even remotely related to any > Birds/Byrds/Burds in Northern Virginia? > > Including, but not limited to Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Fauquier (?), > Loudoun, Prince William, Washington, D. C. , etc. > > Pbyrdhmh > >> > > >I am researching Robert Bird who was born in 1725 somewhere in Virginia. He >went to Whitley County, Kentucky. His daughter Sarah Bird married John >Moses. Their son, Melton Moses was my great grandfather. > >Jan Wilson >Kings Mills, Ohio > > >==== BIRD Mailing List ==== >If you are going on vacation you will need to unsubscribe. There is no "nomail" at Rootsweb. > >

I show that a CORA and HARRY BIRD are relatives of mine. I have a letter written by my grandfather (RALPH BIRD) describing the events following her death (NOV 12,1946). She had a farm outside MILFORD< MICH. (OAKLAND COUNTY) and is buried in a cemetery near there with her husband (HARRY). Does anybody have any information on this family, where they might of lived, what cemetery they are buried in, ect. Any information would be appreciated. Also i show my grandfather (RALPH BIRD) was born in HILLMAN,MICH. (OAKLAND COUNTY) Does anyone have any information on him or his family. Thank You Ralph Bird 111 Lansing, Mich. e-mail Birdret@aol.com

In a message dated 99-04-09 23:10:13 EDT, you write: << Are any of you Birds/Byrds/Burds on this list even remotely related to any Birds/Byrds/Burds in Northern Virginia? Including, but not limited to Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Fauquier (?), Loudoun, Prince William, Washington, D. C. , etc. Pbyrdhmh >> I am researching Robert Bird who was born in 1725 somewhere in Virginia. He went to Whitley County, Kentucky. His daughter Sarah Bird married John Moses. Their son, Melton Moses was my great grandfather. Jan Wilson Kings Mills, Ohio

Is this Abraham Bird, the Col. of the Rev. War. , died in KY. I have him married to a Rachel Ziegler. The parents of my 3rd gr grandmother Catherine Byrd who married John Thomas. Imo Greenwood ---------- > From: greg hoffman <hoffman@open.org> > To: BIRD-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [BIRD-L] Rachel > Date: Monday, April 12, 1999 10:25 AM > > Bob, > I think Rachel (Speers) Fry was the widow of William, second wife of > Abraham -- Catherine Fry married Mark. I show no other spouses for > Mark or Catherine. > Linda > > > ==== BIRD Mailing List ==== > Remember to read your welcome message. You were to print a copy. It gives all the commands and has important information.

Glenda, You have given me quite a bit of help. It does still give me the possiblility that my ancestor Robert Clark Tate was married to Mary, the daughter of William. She would have been the aunt of Tom, Dick, and Harry. A lady from Texas is trying to find the 1860 and 1870 census records to see if she can find William and Jenny. I have no idea when the family moved back to VA from Texas. Shirley Moore smoore03@mail.orion.org

Please set the list to ACCEPT mail from my aol address, do NOT sub me from that address, just ACCEPT mail, thanks Sandy in Florida :-) SandraG627@aol.com

Karen, which of Abrahams children does your husband descend from? And do you have Abraham's second marriage date? Linda Karen McClain wrote: > >Are any of you Birds/Byrds/Burds on this list even remotely related to any > >Birds/Byrds/Burds in Northern Virginia? > > My husband descends from Abraham Bird of Augusta/Shenandoah area, as > do others on this list. > > Karen in Michigan > > ==== BIRD Mailing List ==== > This is a discussion list for anyone doing research on BIRD, and all various spellings. Any time and any place.

Bob, I think Rachel (Speers) Fry was the widow of William, second wife of Abraham -- Catherine Fry married Mark. I show no other spouses for Mark or Catherine. Linda

Shirley, the info I have on William Byrd, b. abt 1828, d. 1899 in Winchester, VA, son of Richard Evelyn Byrd and Ann Harrison, m. Jane Meriwether Rivers 1859 in Austin Texas. Jane Rivers b. 1839, died 24 March 1930 in Baltimore, MD, Children: Richard Evelyn, b. 13 Aug 1860 in Austin, TX, d. 25 Oct 1925 in Richmond, VA, m. 15 Sep 1886 to Eleanor Bolling Flood. Ottway, died in infancy Margaret Mary Otway Tom, Dick, and Harry are the only children I have listed for Richard Evelyn Byrd, II. My gr, gr grandfather, John Kirk Byrd, had a daughter in-law who kept a diary and referenced a photo as being relatives of our Byrds. The photo was of Tom, Dick and Harry and their mother but mentioned no female children. Sorry I couldn't be more help. This information from "Notable Southern Families - The Lookout" 31 July 1926. Glenda