My mother researched for many years her Bird family. I don't believe these Birds are related to me, but this may be of some help to someone else. I have a couple more letters like this which I'll try to put out on the list so they will be archived for other researchers. It is a letter she received in conjunction with her research and please note that it is over 30 years ago: ???? Goodview Street Lynchburg, Virginia February 23, 1964 Dear Mrs. Hurlbutt (my mother Lucile W. Hurlbutt), I am writing you in regard to your listing under the genealogy heading of "Name Your Hobby" in the March issue of Together magazine. I am very interested in the Bird family. I do not have very much information on the Bird family that I am related to however I would like to find out more about them. I can trace back to William Bird who was married October 28, 1823 and died November 1875. His children were: Andrew Bird; Peter Bird; Elizabeth Bird; Jacob Bird; F. J. Bird; James Bird. James Bird (wife Mary J.) was born March 17, 1827 and died Mar 1, 1864. Their children were: Uriah Bird (my great grandfather); B. Frank Bird; Martha E. Bird; Emma J. Bird, Bertie Permelia Bird. A few of these people were born in Virginia but most were born in West Virginia. If you can add any to my information I would greatly appreciate it and if you would like any more information of the Bird family that I have please let me know. I have enjoyed writing to you and hope you receive the information you are seeking. Sincerely, Mrs. W. F. Billingsley, Jr. Lynchburg, Virginia