I'm wondering if anyone is researching the Bird family in Canada. James Curtis Bird, Sr. was born in England 1n 1773. He worked for the Hudson Bay Company and was acting Governor of Rupert's Land in 1818. (d. October 18, 1856). He had more that one wife. Record of marrying "Oo menahomisk" (date unknown), Elizabeth Montour (March 30, 1821) and Mary Kelly Lowman (January 22, 1835). He had 18 - 20 children... James, Jr. (Jemmy Jock) - George, Levi, William, Elizabeth, Letitia, Philip, Arthur, Mary, Joseph, Henry, John, Thomas Clhloe, Nicholas, Curtis James, Elizabeth Margaret, Harriet Isabella. If any of this looks familiar..... I'ld love to hear from you. Thanks. Carma