Looking for information on the Covington Fencibles of Drinker's Beech, PA The Covington Fencibles. The 1860's were war years, but the men of Drinker's Beech had been preparing for it. A group of citizens called the Covington Fencibles (homeguards) was organized by Hiram S. Travis in 1845. They had their first meeting at the George Treible Hotel in Dalveville, August 22, 1846. They were subject to the military laws of Pennsylvania, they existed until 1861. The first uniform was Scotch Plaid Coat and white pantaloons, black hat wityh white feathers, red top and plate (1847). Issac Bird and Joseph Bird joined in 1856. Thanks Paul Ciao Paul __________________________________ AGNEW * BANKS * BIRD * CAMPO * DENNIS * MILLER * Pennsylvania CHURCH * ALPERTI * ANDOLINO * ARIOLA * FORANO * LATINO * LINFANTE * PIGNATARO * New Jersey GRANATO * SERPICO (Scisciano/Naples) * New Jersey/Italy

Greetings Everyone, After fifteen years of doing my families genealogy I have started tackling my wife's. I found considerable information on the Ancetral File, but would not like to start confirming some of if. Do you have any additional information that might help me on: Thanks in advance for any assistance you might provide BIRD, Damaris-429 (F) Birth 18 Sep 1675 in Dorchester, Suffolk, MA Burial Nov 1715 (age 40) Death 7 Nov 1715 in Dorchester, Suffolk, MA (age 40) AFN 3WZ0-M7 Spouse/Mate James HAWES-428 Marriage Child Desire HAWES-430 (9 Apr 1694-) Child Damaris HAWES-431 (25 Jul 1696-7 Dec 1739) Child Mary HAWES-432 (26 Sep 1698-7 Apr 1760) Child Elizabeth HAWS-458 (24 Jun 1701-) Child James HAWES-433 (11 Feb 1705-6 Sep 1706) Child Hannah HAWES-434 (1707-) Child Amity Or Ametee HAWES-316 (22 Apr 1709-) Child James HAWES-435 (18 Nov 1711-) Child Jane HAWES-436 (29 Oct 1715-) Larry Gaian Rocklin, CA

Check with Carol at home.att.net/~c.middleton These are the Byrds of Westover. I don't know if your relative is there, but he might be. If there's nothing on her pages, you can ask specifics. I'm related to them but I don't have that person. Susan

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Does anyone have a decendent list for the Byrds of Westover Plantation? I am trying to locate a connection to a Peter Byrd b. abt 1860 in VA. The connection would be through a marriage of possible sister of Peter to a Robert Tate. Tates and Byrds were traveling preachers and I am still trying to locate census records, etc, According to a great-aunt and a grandmother, we are supposed to be decendents of William Byrds. Both aunt and grandmother died before I started doing genealogy and I didn't listen when I shoulda. Shirley Moore [email protected]

Hello, I just wanted to post this incase it might help someone. Noone below is a direct line for me. I am not doing any research on the Byrd family. Just to let you all know I am looking for any info on John Bird in NJ Morris Co., Area. in the mid 1800's. He is not related to these families below. 1. Henry Ellis Nash b. 9-26-1894 son of Jesse and Emma Nash married Carrie May Bird the dau. of Watt and Ella Byrd. They had Norma Norris Nash b. 1927 and Henry Ellis Nash Jr. b. 1929. I believe this was all in Union Co., NC 2. Sandra Joyce Pressley dau. of Eoris Jean Mullis and Arthur Pressley, was born on Jan 1, 1953 married May 25, 1973 Leonard Justin Byrd b. 8-30-1949 son of L. J. Byrd. They had Michael Justin Byrd b. 1977 and Lisa Michelle Byrd b. 1982. Union Co., NC 3. Judy Gail Harrington b. 12-22-1956 married 5-25-1975 Charles Everett Byrd b. 12-17-1951 d. 9-26-1980. They had Charles Clanton Byrd b. 1978 and Megan Nichole Byrd b. 12-27-1980. Judy Harrington's mather was Mary Dean Nash who married Marvin Hattington. Union Co., NC Hope this helps someone. Kimberly Nash

Hello, Can anyone help me identify the parents of Elizabeth BIRD (nicknamed Betsy or Clarkey), b. ca. 1806 in KY, who married in Clark Co., KY, Benjamin Franklin Tuttle, b. 1798 in VA (son of John Tuttle who moved from VA to KY). Census records indicate that after residing a short time in Clay Co., KY, Elizabeth and Benjamin lived most of their married lives in Estill Co., KY, where at least seven of their ten children were born. Family legend says she served as a local midwife and was always ready to help those in need; census records identify Benjamin as a schoolteacher. Recently I received information from a family researcher that Elizabeth's father may have been Richard Bird/Byrd, who married Cassandra ____, but no evidence was furnished. Any help in identifying the BIRD/BYRD family from which Elizabeth came would be most appreciated. Mary Ellen Sharp [email protected] or [email protected]

Looking-Looking-Looking for a flock of Byrds! Esp. looking for Hiram Byrd b ca1790 d. early 1842 in Meriwether co., Ga m. Temperance Wheeless "Tempy" (d/o Hardy Wheeless) April 1813 in Jones co., Ga. Would appreciate any info on this line. Ruth [email protected]

Looking for information on my ggg grandfather William Bird: William Bird Husband b. 11/04/1801 - d. 06/07/18?? Lottishey Hornbaker Wife b. 05/31/1810 d. 112/09/1??? I believe they moved to Madison Township, Pennsylvania from NJ (possibly) Vienna area. Two sons, Isaac and Joseph born in NJ, the rest of the family born in PA. Children were: Isaac Bird son b. 08/20/1826 d. 06/07/1899? Harriet Krotzere wife b. 04/19/1833 d. 12/08/1887? Joseph Bird son b. 01/01/1829 d. 02/10.1899 Sarah E. Noack wife b. 09/29/1832 d. 12/30/???? Mary Bird daugh b. 02/03/1831 d. ? Wm. Heberling hus b. d. William H. Bird son b. 1832 d. 1915 Julia A. Knapp wife b. 1838 d. 19?? Letitia Bird daughter b. 1833 Benjamin Silfee hus b. 1833 Samuel Bird son b. 10/03/1837 d. 11/.08/1910 Melissa J. wife b. 1843 d. 11/26/???? m. 7/3/1861 Adam Bird son b. 10/03/1837 11/.17/18?? Helena Finch wife b. 1835 John Bird son b. 04/02/1839 d. 01/03/19?? Diane Depew Wife b. 12/05/1834 d. 02/05/1910 m. 1858 Viola Chamberlain 2wife b. 1851 d. 01/01/1911 Any information will be gratefully received and I will share any connections I have. Thanks for your help. Paul

Looking for information about the Civil War, particularly the following companies out of Pennsylvania, if anyone could recommend WEB and or print sources I would be appreciateive: Samuel Bird Company M, 3rd Pennsylvania, Heavy Artillery John Bird Company K, 2nd Pennsylvania, Provincia, Heavy Artillery John Bird Company M, 2nd Pennsylvania, Heavy Artillery ALSO: Information about a group called the Covington Fencibles (1860) Drinker's Beech. A citizen's home guard Organized by Hiram Travis 1845. First meeting held in George Treible Hotel, Daleville, August 1846. They were subject to Pennsylvania military law. Group existed until 1861. Isaac Bird and Joseph Bird joined in 1856. Thanks Paul

"I must suffer for deserting From the brig Niagara; Read this letter, brothers, sisters, 'Tis the last you'll have from me." Sad and gloomy was the morning Bird was ordered out to die Where's the breast not dead to pity But for him would have sigh Lo! he fought so brave at Erie, Freely bled and nobly dared Let his courage plead for mercy, Let his precious life be spared See him march and bear his fetters, harsh they clang upon the ear; But his step is fir and manly, For his heart ne'er harbored fear See, he kneels upon his coffin, Sure his death can do no good Spare him! Hark! O God, they've shot him! Oh! his bosom stream with blood. Farewell, Bird, Farewell forever. Friends and home he'll see no more; but his mangled corpse lies buried On Lake Erie's distant Shore. Walter Clark Eden Center, February 11, 1895

continued: Aye! Behold him! See him, Perry! In the self same ship they fought; Though his mess-mates fall around him Nothing can his sould afright. But behold, a ball has struck him See the crimson current flow! "Leave the deck!" Exclaimed brave Perry "no!" Cried Bird, "I will not go" "Here on deck I took my station Ne'er will Bird his colors fly; I'll stand by you, gallant captain, Till we conqueor or we die." Still he fought, though faint and bleeding, Till our Stars and Stripes arose, Victory having crowned our efforts, All triumphant o'er our foes And did Bird receive a pension? Was he to his friends restored? No, nor never to his bosm clapsed the maid his heart adored. But there came most dismal tidings From Lake Erie's distant shore; Better far if Bird had perished 'Midst the battle's awful roar. "Dearest parents," said the letter "This will bring sad news to you' Do not mourn your first beloved, Though this brings his last adieu. Continued BIRD POEM 3

My uncle, who passed away, left this poem he had in his family notes. If anyone can identify anything, dates, time, place, events, I would be very appreciative: THE BALLAD OF JAMES BIRD In "Everybody's Column" of Feb. 5, "A.J.W." asks for the author of James Bird. "Mrs. C.M.F.," under date of Feb. 8, gives Chas. Miner as the author. I have the poem, given to me by my grandmother, who died several years ago. She often related to me the story of the desertion and murder, as she termed it, of Bird. "Judge E.F. Warren" of Fredonia brought as his contribution tothe relic department the military coat and sword of James Bird, who was shot upon a charge of desertion from the Niagara at Erie, PA, in the War of 1812. he also contributed a copy of the old and popular ballad written upon the subject by Lawyer Price, then of Mayville, which has long been out of print. JAMES BIRD Sons of pleasure, listen to me, And ye daughters, too, give ear; You a sad and mornful story, As was ever told shall hear. Hull, you know, his troops surrendered, and defenseless left the West; But our forces quick assembled the invader to resist Among the troops that marched to Erie Were the Kinston Volunteers; Capt. Thomas then commanded, To protect our west frontiers Tender were the scenes of parting; Mothers wrung their hands and cried, Maidens wept, their swains in secret, Fathers strove their hearts to hide. But there is one among the number, Tall and graceful is his mein, Firm his step, his look undaunted Scarce a nobler youth was seen. One sweet kiss he snatched from Mary crav'd his mother's paryer once more, Pressed his father's hand, and left them, For Lake Erie's distant shore. Mary tried to say farewell, James, Waved her hand, buth nothing spoke; Good bye, Bird, may heaven protect you, From the rest at parting broke. Soon they came where noble Perry Had assembled all his fleet; There the gallant Bird enlisted, Hoping soon the foe to meet Where is Bird? The battle rages, Is he in the strife, or no? Now the cannons roar tremendous Dare he meet the hostile foe? Continued next message BIRD POEM 2

William BIRD born abt 1796 (place unknown) married Elizabeth CRITCHFIELD abt. 1817...twelve children born to them in Holmes County, Ohio ...........Orenda P. BIRD b. abt 1818.......Oliver Hazard Perry BIRD b. Nov 5, 1819.......Julia BIRD1823.....Sarah Ann BIRD b. Jan. 1824, .......Thomas Critchfield BIRD b. July 27, 1825.........Quintius C. BIRD b. Feb 1827.......John C. BIRD b. abt 1832..........Unknown BIRD b. abt 1834...........Isaac Newton BIRD b. Jan 1835 ............................Butler BIRD b. Nov. 1838........James Harvey BIRD b. abt. 1840........Unknown BIRD b.after 1840 .......... Thomas Critchfield BIRD married Matilda BELL in 1845 , Holmes Co. Ohio , and later moved to KS . Hope to connect with descendants of these siblings , to share info .....and find the parents of William (b. abt 1796 ) Associated Surnames : GENTRY, GUILBERSON, ARMSTRONG, LANDIS, ROBERTS, HARGAR.............................. Please E mail Beth [email protected]

>I've tried several times to access the following website: > ><http://home.att.net%7Ec.middleton/index.html#anchor387104> Looks like the one that was discussed here recently in the group. As I recall, someone said to put a slash (/) between the % and the 7...tried it and it worked--or maybe the / went before the %...seems more likely. In any case, I got through and didn't save a bookmark. Tom

William Byrd of 2242 N Carlisle St, Philadelphia, PA 19132-4505 seems to have changed his name from Joseph John French. Investigation shows he was adopted. Did he assume the surname of his natural parent(s)? Also his DOL shows a birthdate of 12-00-43. This obviously is not correct. We believe it is 12-29-43, but not absolutely certain. Attempts to go further on this have failed since he has no listed telephone. Anyone from Philadelphia interested? Contact me first.

John Bird married 30 May 1732 at Trinity Church,Newport,RI to Elizabeth Hart. Would like the parents of John Bird and Elizabeth Hart. Thank You Faith Cooper

I've tried several times to access the following website: <http://home.att.net%7Ec.middleton/index.html#anchor387104> Has anyone else had this problem?? Nancy Bozeman Byrd [email protected]

Can anyone point me to some of your Webpages with Bird info? I am looking for a Bird family in New Jersey area in the mid to late 1800's. John Bird born abt 1840, his son's George b. abt 1868, Harry b. abt 1870something, Dau.'s Caroline b. 1858 and Anna in the 1870's. Thanks, Kimberly Nash http://www.geocities.com/heartland/prairie/5258 For my dad's new Mustang page, about what he wants and parts he has for sale check out: http://www.netcom.com/~knbnash/Stangs.html

Hello, I am looking for anyone who is related or can help me. I am researching (trying to) my Bird family in NJ. This is a little of what I have so far. John Bird b. abt 1840 in NJ he first married Ann Sutton and had Caroline Sutton Brid in 1858 (NY). John shows up in the 1870 census married to an Eliza (Elizabeth W.). John and Elizabeth Bird had these children: George H. Bird b. abt 1868-9 in NJ, Harry H. Bird born abt. 1871 and Anna F. Bird born abt 1876. Elizabeth shows up in the Morris County census in 1880 without John. In 1870 the Birds show up in Jersey City. Thanks, Kimberly Nash http://www.geocities.com/heartland/prairie/5258 For my dad's new Mustang page, about what he wants and parts he has for sale check out: http://www.netcom.com/~knbnash/Stangs.html