Byrd/Bird Researchers: The following Byrd/Bird genealogy is widely accepted. Richard Byrd, Sr. abt.1711-1796, mar. (1) unknown (2) Mary O'Dyer Child: Richard Byrd, Jr. (also known as Richard Byrd of Johnston County who died about 1818) abt 1752-1818, mar. Elizabeth Sparkman, July 30, 1785. Children: Edward Byrd John Byrd Redding Byrd Bright Byrd George Byrd Richard Byrd Benjamin Byrd Elizabeth Byrd Both Richard Byrd, Sr. and Richard Byrd, Jr. should appear in the 1790 census index. It is possible that Sr. was to old (79) to be living alone and could have been enumerated under his son, Jr. Please select Richard Byrd, Jr. (aka Richard Byrd of Johnston Co.) from the following census information. 1790 NC census list of Richard Birds/Byrds Surname, Given Name, County, 1. BIRD, RICHARD, DOBBS, 2. BIRD, RICHARD JR, DOBBS, 3. BIRD, RICHARD SR, DOBBS, 4. BIRD, RICHD, ORANGE, 5. BIRD, RICHARD, HALIFAX, 6. BIRD, RICHARD, RANDOLPH, 7. BYRD, RICHD, BERTIE, 1790 NC census w/male 16 up w/male under 16 w/female 1. Bird, Richard 2 4 2 2. Bird, Richard Jr 1 1 3. Bird, Richard Sr 1 1 4. Bird, Richd ... ... ... 5. Bird, Richard ... ... ... 6. Bird, Richard 2 3 4 7. Byrd, Richd 1 2 2 Columns for "All other free persons" and "Slaves" not shown If you assume that Richard Byrd Jr had at least one male child (with Elizabeth Sparkman) that was enumerated in 1790, then you would be left with the following. 1790 NC census w/male 16 up w/male under 16 w/female 1. Bird, Richard 2 4 2 6. Bird, Richard 2 3 4 7. Byrd, Richd 1 2 2 >From Dobbs, Randolph and Bertie respectively. Can anyone explain to me why Jr. is not associated with any of the Richard Birds/Byrds that are left? If you have any thoughts or see any flaws, I would like to hear from you. Richard V. Byrd Savannah, GA