RE: This information is from the book called "The Ironmasters Kin, the genealogy of William and Mark Bird, 1621-1985" by Vera N. Hardin. This $8 book is still available at the Broad River Genealogy Society in North Carolina. Jim, THANK YOU SO MUCH for that information. I saw that book years ago in PA and have looked to buy one ever since with no avail! I will look for the address, contact the society and order one. Question- does the book explain the family relationships between William and any others? Does it mention any brothers? Karen in Michigan