This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------2F67799C2DD2 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Co-List Owner COOK, List Owner BIRD & NYSTEUBE (Steuben Co NY) Heartland/Fields Community Leader -2500-2999 Heartland Genealogy Society & Web Ring Co-Chairman-http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/2416 cleversey's Home Page-http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Estates/5421 cleversey@geocities.com -Icq #9492621 --------------2F67799C2DD2 Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline Received: from mail6.bellsouth.net (mail6.bellsouth.net [205.152.96.6]) by mail.mco.bellsouth.net (8.8.8-spamdog/8.8.5) with ESMTP id XAA25559 for <lclevers@mco.bellsouth.net>; Sat, 13 Mar 1999 23:34:40 -0500 (EST) Received: from bl-14.rootsweb.com (bl-14.rootsweb.com [204.212.38.30]) by mail6.bellsouth.net (8.8.8-spamdog/8.8.5) with ESMTP id XAA17221 for <lclevers@bellsouth.net>; Sat, 13 Mar 1999 23:34:39 -0500 (EST) Received: (from slist@localhost) by bl-14.rootsweb.com (8.8.5/8.8.5) id UAA22307 for owner-BIRD@lists.rootsweb.com; Sat, 13 Mar 1999 20:35:46 -0800 (PST) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 20:35:46 -0800 (PST) X-From_: rowene@sisna.com Sat Mar 13 20:35:45 1999 Received: from bl-3.rootsweb.com (bl-3.rootsweb.com [204.212.38.19]) by bl-14.rootsweb.com (8.8.5/8.8.5) with ESMTP id UAA22278 for <BIRD-L@bl-14.rootsweb.com>; Sat, 13 Mar 1999 20:35:45 -0800 (PST) Received: from mail.sisna.com (ismtp1.sisna.com [209.210.190.4]) by bl-3.rootsweb.com (8.9.1a/8.9.1) with SMTP id UAA25014 for <bird-l@rootsweb.com>; Sat, 13 Mar 1999 20:30:38 -0800 (PST) Message-Id: <199903140430.UAA25014@bl-3.rootsweb.com> Received: from default [216.190.8.134] by mail.sisna.com with ESMTP (SMTPD32-4.07) id AB5F24F0122; Sat, 13 Mar 1999 21:30:23 MST Reply-To: <rowene@sisna.com> From: "rowene" <rowene@sisna.com> To: <bird-l@rootsweb.com> Old-Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 21:33:15 -0800 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Priority: 3 X-Mailer: Microsoft Internet Mail 4.70.1157 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Diagnostic: Not on the accept list Subject: {not a subscriber} Bird genealogy X-Envelope-To: BIRD-L I recieved in the mail that some one was making up a Bird Genealogy book. Have you hard of one in print...Denise rowene@sisna.com --------------2F67799C2DD2--

I am researching the family of William Greenlee Bird born in 1876 in Louisiana to Peter and Sarah Bird. According to the 1900 census of Columbia Co. Ark., Peter was born in Al.in 1849(don't know what county). I need to know from what county and his parent's name. Anyone out there have any information on this branch of the Bird family??? Would be very appreciative of any help. J.U. Bishop

Hello, <A HREF="http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/laland/laland.pl">Louisiana Land Records -- Interactive Search</A> Try looking for the parents here. The BIRD/BYRD family below was in Monroe, Wilcox, and Butler Co. AL ca 1820 I think some of them (BYRD) went to DeSoto or Sabine Parish, LA. 3. Jeptha Bird. Born 1797 in Prince George Parish, Georgetown dist., SC. He married Amelia Ann Stuckey Woodham, 21 Jul 1839 in Monroe Co., AL. Born 1816 in SC. They had the following children: 9 i. William C. Bird 10 ii. Henry J. Bird 11 iii. James M. Bird 12 iv. Mose Myles Bird 13 v. John Millard Fillmore Bird 4. Moses Bird. Born Circa 1800 in Marion Co., SC. Occupation Farmer. He first married Frances (Ukn), 1824 in AL. Born Circa 1809 in SC. Died Circa 1858. Buried in Monroe Co., AL. They had the following children: 14 i. Elizabeth Bird 15 ii. James M. Bird 16 iii. Allen Bird 17 iv. Patrick Bird 18 v. Leonard Bird 19 vi. John Bird 20 vii. Sarah Haseltine Bird 21 viii. Caroline Bird 22 ix. Isaac Britt Bird 23 x. William B. Bird 24 xi. Rosaline Bird He second married Mary Dykes, 28 Jul 1859 in Monroe Co., AL. Born May 1831 in Barbour Co., AL. Died Circa 1914 in Conecuh Co., AL. They had the following children: 25 i. Rufus Daniel Bird 26 ii. Susan Temple Bird 27 iii. Marintha Bird 28 iv. Mary Elizabeth Byrd 29 v. Buddy Bird Grant

Hi Glenda, In response to your Thomas Bird b.1660. He came to America from England around 1700? I have two different thoughts on this. His father and grandfa. were Thomas' also. On one account he is my 6GGUnc and on another he is my 6GGF thru John Bird. I am trying to confirm one way or the other. There are several Birds from Newcastle Co De, some went south to NC.My line went to Va. There is probably a connection with your other Thomas with this same lineage. You can contact John Fox at Bebenjohn@aol.com who heads up a Bird list for the Birds of De and also take a look at; www.Slade-Anderson.com his family tree has all the Birds from De. For information about my connection with the Bird Family: Francis Moylan Fitts/Bird GGM, dau of Henry Dearborn Bird, son of Capt. John Bird and Eliazabeth Von luevenigh, son of John Bird and Sarah Tussey/Tossey, son of John Bird,brother or son of your Thomas Bird. If I can help you again, either the Bird list or my newfie@ipa.net Doug Fitts in Mt Ida Ar -----Original Message----- From: Glenda Todd <gtodd@edge.net> To: BIRD-L@rootsweb.com <BIRD-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, March 10, 1999 10:41 AM Subject: [BIRD-L] Bird >Does anyone know who this Thomas Bird was? > >Thomas Bird (carpenter), born 1660, will probated 10 Dec 1726 in >Christiana Hundred, New Castle Co., Del., married Sarah Empson, b. 1687, >d. 1700, children: Robert, John, Joseph, Franciss, Rebecca, Richard, >James, Empson, Mary, Elizabeth, Susannah and an unborn child. > >There was also a Thomas Bird, Sr. (yeoman) whose will was probated >2 June 1778 in Brandywine Hundred, New Castle Co., Del., wife Rachel, >children: John, Thomas, William, Rebekah, Elizabeth, Rachel, Sarah. > >Would also like to know about the Thomas Bird who was a "servant man of >Joseph Robinson 27 Nov 1751" in Agusta Co., VA. > >Glenda > >______________________________

Does anyone have any information on the Byrd?? Have a great one!! Shawn Byrd-Johnson homepage http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~johnson/index.html County Coordinator for: Knox Co., KY http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyknox/index.html Clackamas Co., OR http://www.rootsweb.com/~orclacka/index.html

Hello, Does anyone have any knowledge of Dorothy BIRD who supposedly married Thomas LORD before 1612 and had Thankes Ye The LORD(?) b. 1612? In appreciation, Gail J. Wilson Bremerton, WA

Hello, This is my first posting to your list and I was wondering if anyone can help me find info about my above ancestor. I have unofficial information that Tryall SHEPARD b. 1641, married in 1660, Walter POWERS b. 1641 in Massachusetts and are my 8th G-Grandparents. I have sketcy, unsourced info. Does anyone recognize these folks and have any info to share? In appreciation, Gail J. Wilson Bremerton, WA

Hello~ Looking for any clue on my 5th great grandfather 1 John BIRD b: 04 February 1741/42 Middlesex Co., Va. d: Abt 1833 Bedford Co. VA Number of children: 8 .. +Jane LNU b: 1767 d: Abt 1820 Number of children: 8 Family lore has it that his father was killed by Indians (timing could be right for this as Loudoun Co. was considered frontier about this time) family lore also has it that we are somehow connected to the Westover Byrd line, but I have found any clues to this so far. Any leads, clues or hints GREATLY appreciated. Sandi mailto:mirya@home.com

Dear Glenda not miss Meow!! Thank you for this info. Do you know if the William Byrd that married Julianna Birley son thomas what happened to him. My Thomas Bird or Byrd of Mass and Conn was born circa 1592 in london according to records. I think he was related to this family but no sure connection yet. Sincerely RAY On Wed, 10 Mar 1999 10:41:00 -0600 Glenda Todd <gtodd@edge.net> writes: >Ray, I'm not Miss Meow but I do have the following Thomas Birds in VA. >There was a William Byrd, b. 1543 in England, d. 1623, m. Juliana >Birley, >had a son, Thomas Byrd, Sr. This was in "Notable Southern Families" >and while I believe they were in VA, I don't have any proof. ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Does anyone know who this Thomas Bird was? Thomas Bird (carpenter), born 1660, will probated 10 Dec 1726 in Christiana Hundred, New Castle Co., Del., married Sarah Empson, b. 1687, d. 1700, children: Robert, John, Joseph, Franciss, Rebecca, Richard, James, Empson, Mary, Elizabeth, Susannah and an unborn child. There was also a Thomas Bird, Sr. (yeoman) whose will was probated 2 June 1778 in Brandywine Hundred, New Castle Co., Del., wife Rachel, children: John, Thomas, William, Rebekah, Elizabeth, Rachel, Sarah. Would also like to know about the Thomas Bird who was a "servant man of Joseph Robinson 27 Nov 1751" in Agusta Co., VA. Glenda

Ray, I'm not Miss Meow but I do have the following Thomas Birds in VA. Thomas Byrd, b. 1653 in London, England, d. 1710 in Henrico Co., VA, m. Maria/Mary Howlett. This Thomas was the son of John Bird, b. 1613 and Grace Stegg. Thomas and Maria Howlett Bird had a son, Thomas, b. about 1690 in VA. There was a William Byrd, b. 1543 in England, d. 1623, m. Juliana Birley, had a son, Thomas Byrd, Sr. This was in "Notable Southern Families" and while I believe they were in VA, I don't have any proof. A Thomas Bird was granted a headright in Stafford Co., VA 14 Dec 1677. Thomas Bird married Patience Ellzoy and the only date I have on this family is 1786 when Patience's father, Lewis Ellzoy, died in Fairfax Co., VA. Thomas Bird b. abt 1650, d. 1687 in Surry, VA, m. Mary (?). This Thomas was the son of William Bird and Hannah Grendon Jennings and their children were: William, Thomas, b. 1675 in Surry Co., VA, Tabitha, Frances Mary, Elizabeth. This is a later date than you are looking for but someone else asked about the Birds in Lincoln Co., NC: Thomas Bird, b. Aug 1784, d. 2 Oct 1859 in Lincoln Co., NC, m. Elizabeth Morris 5 Jan 1805 in Bedford Co., VA, Elizabeth was born 1789, children: Benjamin, Catherine, Lavina and Elizabeth. This was from his military records from the War of 1812. Glenda

The info I have on the name is that it began as a surname in Yorkshire, England in 1193. Byrd is derived from the nickname Bridd, which is the old English spelling for Bird. Other spellings included Brid, Byrde, Bride, and Birde. One branch of the Byrd family was closely associated with the Court of King Richard II, and holders of a large estate in Broxton Chester. This came from an article in the Lexington Herald, Lexington, Ky. published 12-3-1971, entitled "What's in Your Name?" Jan Wilson Kings Mills, Ohio

Susan In 1702, a pedigree was prepared by the Heralds' College, London, for Wm. Byrd II. In addition, a genealogy was prepared by Mr. W. G. Stannard and published in the "Beau Monde", a Richmond periodical, April 7 and 14, 1894. Refer also to Holms's "Heraldic Collections for Chester" (Harleian MSS., No. 2119). All this is from The Writings of "Colonel William Byrd of Westover in Virginia Esq" edited by John Spencer Bassett, published by Doubleday, Page & Co., New York, 1901. My husband is descended from a collateral line of Wm. Byrd of Westover, therefore, I have not collected much along the Westover line, except where it connects to my husbands. Nancy Bozeman Byrd

Miss Meow Would you be so kind as to check your byrd book of VA and see if there are any Thomas Birds in it? and if so what are the dates? I am interested in these thomas birds in the era of 1500 to 1650! I know from past research on families that many that went to VA also have relatives that went to the north in Mass. Conn and RI. Sincerley RAY On Tue, 9 Mar 1999 12:31:44 EST Meowtalker@aol.com writes: >In a message dated 3/8/99 7:06:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, >Soobeeg@aol.com >writes: > ><< I have very tentative information that goes back in England to >about 1100 >when > Bird was the French "LeBrid". Over the generations it was anglicized >and >then > we got Bird/Byrd. >> > >That information may be more accurate than you know. The writings of >Col. Wm. >Byrd of Westover, available in most libraries, gives the genealogy of >the >Byrds in England. This Byrd line and all collateral lines I believe >descend >from Hugh LeBird and his wife Werberga, daughter of Roger Dombvel. > >Check it out -- very interesting genealogy. > >Nancy Bozeman Byrd > > >==== BIRD Mailing List ==== >This is a discussion list for anyone doing research on BIRD, and all >various spellings. Any time and any place. > > > ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

In a message dated 3/8/99 7:06:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, Soobeeg@aol.com writes: << I have very tentative information that goes back in England to about 1100 when Bird was the French "LeBrid". Over the generations it was anglicized and then we got Bird/Byrd. >> That information may be more accurate than you know. The writings of Col. Wm. Byrd of Westover, available in most libraries, gives the genealogy of the Byrds in England. This Byrd line and all collateral lines I believe descend from Hugh LeBird and his wife Werberga, daughter of Roger Dombvel. Check it out -- very interesting genealogy. Nancy Bozeman Byrd

I am still trying to find the parents of three brothers; Justin T. Bird,(age 21) Benjamin F. Bird(age 19), and John M. Bird (age 18) who showed up in the household of Samuel N. McAdow in 1850 in Bond Co IL. I believe they were related by marriage to Samuel. The census says they were b. in IL but family records say they were b. in SC. Any help would be appreciated. TIA Anne Hedgpeth

Hello, I have information on the Byrd/Bird surname from the Ireland home page. (O) Heany, MacAneany, Bird. There no connection between the names except for the fact that they have been anglicized as Bird. This came from the incorporation of the Irish word Ean (bird) in the names. Cindy

I have very tentative information that goes back in England to about 1100 when Bird was the French "LeBrid". Over the generations it was anglicized and then we got Bird/Byrd. Food for thought.... Susan Surnames: Byrd/Horsemanden/Stegge/Duke in VA

I thought some of you might be interested in this new project. I think it's a wonderful idea. >From Eastman's Genealogical Newsletter: Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness Now here is a real "grass roots movement." The Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness Movement consists of volunteers who agree that once per month they will videotape cemeteries or do look-ups of information in a county where they live. They will do this whether they have ancestral ties there or not. These volunteers agree to share the fruits of their labors. Quoting from the group's Web site: Because the idea is that a person can spare one time per month to go out into the area they live to unselfishly provide information to another far from home, this makes volunteering and giving of oneself much easier. It also means that if we can obtain one person living in each county of the United States, as well as folks from other countries, to volunteer for this once per month, our odds of obtaining what we need anywhere we need to look go up tremendously! Details are at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnraogk/index.htm -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Co-List Owner COOK, List Owner BIRD & NYSTEUBE (Steuben Co NY) Heartland/Fields Community Leader -2500-2999 Heartland Genealogy Society & Web Ring Co-Chairman-http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/2416 cleversey's Home Page-http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Estates/5421 Need a Book? Visit my Barnes & Noble Store on my webpage. cleversey@geocities.com -Icq #9492621

Hello Bird cousins! I was wondering if anyone has information on the origin of the surname "BIRD" -- are its roots all buried in England?? I had an interesting chat with my 81-year old cousin, Bernice Bird Martucci of Utica, NY today and she told me her father, my great-uncle Bill, had told her that "our" surname was actually Byrne and it was changed in the 1700's when the first Byrne/Bird family arrived from Scotland! This was the first I had ever heard of this and wondered if any of you have similar stories. I know my Birds go back to 1795 (my ggggfather, Alexander Bird of Otsego County, NY, then his son George, then his son John, then my granddad -- all are clearly B-I-R-D.) And on another whole train of thought -- I assume you have all seen the Sprint telephone commercials -- I am seriously thinking of having a teeshirt made with a picture of my granddad in the middle, flanked by Tweety and Larry Bird -- and the caption "I don't know, we look an awful lot alike" and probably all three names below each picture. Sprint woouldn't sue me, do you think? :-) Thanks for the help! Marsha Strong Gainesville, FL ha