Hi Listers, I am seeking information about Sir William Bird, described as being of Denston, Suffolk and of London. He was evidently a very prominent attorney in the early 1600's (fl. about 1620, judging from most of the available records at my local genealogy library). He may be the same William Bird married to Frances Maynard (widow of Walter Roberts of Kent), or he might be one generation earlier or later. Is there anyone who has information on his birth or death dates, his children, or his will? I'd also be interested in learning about his life, if there are any biographies or biographical sketches about him. He is described in some sources as "Dean of the Arches" in 1619, and appears to be connected with Canterbury as well (in a legal, not a canonical sense). He was granted a coat of arms in 1606 "by Camden". In 1622, a will that he probated calls him the "venerable father". Thanks for any help. Steve Bird ---------------------------------------- Dr. Steven Bird Director of Orchestras University of Tennessee at Chattanooga