Hello Cousins: Last year we had a few postings about a William Birdwell who was hung in 1823 in Lawrence Co, Alabama. I have found some new information on this man. Awhile back I reviewed some microfilm of the “Alabama Republican”, a weekly newspaper published in Huntsville, Alabama at that time. I found these two references to William; The issue dated 4-11-1823 noted that four prisoners had escaped on Sunday evening, 4-6-1823. Here is what they had on our mystery Birdwell; “William Birdwell, recently convicted of murder in Lawrence county, aged 57, 5 feet 7 inches high, square built, and fleshy; has short grey hair, has five feet of chain attached to one ancle, rather a florid countenance”. Subsequent weeks had a similar notice published offering a $25 reward for his capture, until the issue dated 7-4-1823 which had the following item; “Wm. Birdwell, convicted of murder in Lawrence county in March last, and who broke jail in Huntsville while under sentence of death, has we understand been apprehended in Tennessee and confined.” What is significant in these items is that William Birdwell’s age was recorded. William was “aged 57” in April 1823. So he was born in 1766 or 1765. This indicates that the William hung was older than the William who was the son of George Birdwell (c1720-1781). George’s son William had his birth date recorded in the family Bible as “Feb. 10, 1772”. In turn, this supports the long held idea that William, the son of George, was the man on the Jackson Co, Tennessee census in 1820 and 1830. This also fits with another theory a few of us have. For quite awhile some of us have believed that Robert Birdwell (c.1750-1815) was born before 1750. Robert’s year of birth has never been documented and “circa 1750” has just been a generally accepted guess. There is a circumstantial trail which strongly suggests the William hung in Alabama was Robert’s son. If William was born in 1766, and he was Robert’s son, then Robert was probably born during the 1740’s. Regarding the William Birdwell hung in 1823. It would certainly be nice to confirm his identity and learn more about him. If any of you are interested in exploring this question perhaps there are other early newspapers with some more written accounts. If one of you has access to a good library the periods of these events were as follows: The murder occurred near Lambs Ferry in Lauderdale Co, Alabama during April 1822. William’s trial was held in Lawrence Co, Alabama from Sept. 1822 through March 1823. The newspaper I found covered the period of his escape. Then his capture was somewhere in Tennessee between April and July of 1823. Finally his sentence was carried out in Lawrence Co, Alabama in October 1823. So if there are any surviving newspapers from these areas then they should be reviewed for more information. It should also be determined what court records from these counties have survived. Our answers may be out there in print just waiting for us to uncover them. Are you feeling lucky ? I'll bet there is more to be found when we look. Weldon J. Birdwell, in Montana

Hey Gang, I got this query from a lady named Regina. She is looking for any information about her ggfather, Richard Birdwell. Does anyone have any information about him, or maybe access to Ark. censuses? Have a great day Rose 1. RICHARD1 BIRDWELL was born Abt. 1877, and died 1923. He married (1) MILLIE (MRS.) BIRDWELL Bef. 1910. She was born Abt. 1890. He married (2) CORA COINS 1917 in Van Buren Co., Oklahoma. Notes for RICHARD BIRDWELL: 1910 Pontotoc Co., Oklahoma Birdwell, Richard age 33 b. Texas wife - Millie age 20 b. Oklahoma More About RICHARD BIRDWELL: Burial: Paw Paw Cemetery, Van Buren Co., Oklahoma Fact: February 2001, Information on this family line from "Regina", email <[email protected]> More About RICHARD BIRDWELL and MILLIE BIRDWELL: Marriage: Bef. 1910 More About RICHARD BIRDWELL and CORA COINS: Marriage: 1917, Van Buren Co., Oklahoma Child of RICHARD BIRDWELL and CORA COINS is: i. MINNIE IRENE2 BIRDWELL, b. Abt. 1921.

Hi Rose--I have been contacted by Eva Mitchell Murphy, whose grandmother was Mary Jane Birdwell born 9-12-1872 and married William Henry Ellis. I have mentioned to her the Birdwell list & gave her your name and address & Birdtracks web site. Here is her information: Martha Jane Birdwell born 9-12-1872, married William Henry Ellis---children: 1. Daniel 2. Helen 3. Nobie Gertrude (her grandmother born 11--6-1899) 4. George who married Cora Mae Griggs 5. Illa 6. Amanda who died in 1930 7 & 8, twins: Isadore & Theodore, Theodore married Nettie Griggs. nothing on Daniel #2. Juanita born 2-13-1922 in Ardmore, OK who married Luke Waddle 3-22-1941. Luke died about 10 years ago who worked the lumbermills in Oregon, children: 1. Colman Waddle USMC, born 11-19-1942, several marriages, all divorced: 1. Wendy, born 11-14-1968 2. Shelly born 11-14-1967 2. Carol Waddle born 1-24-1944, several marriages, 2 children, not named 3. Kathy Waddle born 5-23-1948 (is a twin) several marriages: 1. Tammy born 8----2-1966 1. Mike born 1987 (twin) 2. Donald born 1987 (twin) Note on Juanita: Aunt Nita can't write anymore & the kids don't answer questions about their own lives, they love visiting but want to hear, not answer questions about what they think as of privacy. Colman is on best of terms with his exes & owns his own home #3. Maggie Louise born 8-1923 who died at 6 months. Her grave is in a small cemetary in Mead, OK near her grandmother Nettie but they cannot find the graves #4. Herbert Henry Mitchell botn 9-27-1925,Bokchito, OK, married Alma Iola Wheeler born 12-12-1927 on 5-22-1947 in Taft, CA - children: 1. Jimmy Joe Mitchell born 5-18-1950 in Taft, CA married Pamela Hope Ray 8-14-1974--children: 1. Eric Joshua born 6-10-1976 in Taft, CA 2. Tracy Renae born 4-18-1979 in T$aft married Jeffrey Floyd Hampton 12-12-1998; children: 1. Hope Trinity Hampton born 7-27-1999 Bakersfield, CA 2. Linda Joyce Mitchell, born 7-18-1951 in Taft, CA married Michael Richie: 1. Michael William Richie born 11-17-1977, Taft, CA married Lorraine Marcy 1. Matthew Charles born 7-29-2000 Bakersfield, CA 2. Robert Charles born 1-19-1979 married Carrie Marie Brookover 3. Sandra Louann Mitchell born 7-10-1956 in Taft, CA married George Dennis Murphy 12-17-1977: 1. George Scott Murphy born 9-19-1979, Taft, CA 2. Rachel Elizabeth Murphy born 3-1-1981, Taft, CA #5 Eva Mardele born 11-3-1927 born in OK married Phillip carpenter, Div 1949 1. Floyd Carpenter born 3-25-1947, Modesto, CA, killed 10-22-1949 in auto accident Eva Mardele goes by either Darlene or Mardele & married Lewallen (Bud) Matthews in 1950 1. Joe Dee Matthews born 10-24-1950, Modesto, married Patricia H. Hunt 6-3-1971 1. Timmy Lee Matthews born 4-21-1973, Fort Bragg, NC married to Carrie Lynn Moon 8-16-1996 in Oregon 1. Wendy Mae Moon (step daughter) 2. Rebekah Lynn Moon (step daughter) 3. Walter Hewitt (step son) 2. Joe Dee Matthews, Jr. (Joey) born 8-5-1976, Fort Campbell, KY married to Wendy Mae Moon (his brother's step daughter) on 9--1-1998 1. Kileena Mae Matthews born 3-8-1997, The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon 3. Billy Wayne, born 1-21-1952, never married 4. Trudy Lorene Matthew born 5-12-1953, Modesto, married Daryl Lee Roy 1. Brian Roy born 5-13-1974, Modesto, married Shelly Trudy then married unknown first name ..Dean 1. Tina Dean born 8-1-1980 & is honor student in college Trudy then married Kevin Walker 12-13-1986, Modesto 5. Glen Allen Matthew born 11-19-1955, Eureka, CA killed 4-27-1972 when hit by truck in Riverbank, CA #6. Frank Lee born 5-20-1929 in Lovett, TX who married several times #7. Winona Lorene Mitchell married George Lee Thompson 6-4-1951. Her date of birth is 2-26-1932 in Little Rock, AR #1--(sorry it is out of place--should be at the head of the list) Robert Daniel born 9--3-1920 in Cumberland, OK married Lucy Ellen Lowry on 7-13-1946. Her date of birth is 6-22-1928. He died 1--5-1996 & she died a few months ago 1. Dorothy Ellen Mitchell born 10-14-1947, married Martin Furgerson 6-13-1967, divorced 7-27-1986 1. Jane Furgerson born 7-27-1968 married Orchesky (first name unk) 1. Jesse born 12-19-1994 2. Jeannie Furgerson born 12-16-1964 married Bryan Orchesky (brother to Jane's husband: 1. Nicholas Orchesky born 7-31-1987 2. Donovan Orchesky born 1-11-1990 3. Andrew Orchesky born 10-8-1992 3. Judy Furgerson born 1-19-1991 married Glen Burke 1. Glen Thomas Burke born 5-3-1989 2. Joshua Allen Burke born 4-19-1991 3. Tabitha Burke born 3-13-1996 4. Billy born 9-11-1980, not married, partner, Christal #7--Winona Lorene Mitchell born 2-26-1932 in Little Rock, AR married George Lee Thompson 6-4-1951 1. Eva Darlene Thompson married to Ralph Marvin Murphy. Her name was originally Mitchell but when Winona married Thompson he adopted her so her legal name is Thompson, born 11-10-1950, Modesto, CA (Eva is the one who sent me the info) 1. Anna Lorene Murphy born 11-18-1970 2. Debra Lynn Murphy born 2-26-1973 married Robert Haste 1. Zena Marie Haste born 12-12-1992 2. Zachary Murphy Haste 8-11-1994 2. Albert Wes Thompson born 3-25-1955 died 11-29-1995, never married 3. George Lee Thompson, 3rd born 10-7-1958 married Arlene Wolfe 3-11-1978 divorced, he goes by name of Pat 1. Michael Lee born 6-19-1978, currently in USMC 2. Christy Dawn born 9-11-1982 #8. Nobie Marie born 1-15-1934, married Sherman Champ #9 Harvey Joe born 7--3-1939 & died one day later Eva also stated that Nobie Gertrude daughter of Martha Jane Birdwell & William Henry Ellis was her grandmother & was born 11-6-1899 & married Jodie Mitchell 9-12-1895 Indian Territory, OK on 9-14-1919. She stated they were farmers & followed the work Hope this helps someone Velma

Does anyone know the Harry Birdwell who is vice president of Oklahoma State University and who spoke at the recent memorial service for the recent tragedy? If so, which family does he come from? Thanks! Barbara Mann

Does anyone know of any proof for the maiden name of Elizabeth "Betsy" Birdwell, wife of William Birdwell? William, born in 1772, came from East Tennessee to Jackson County. He is on the 1820 Jackson County census. Betsy lived to be over 100 years old. I was told back in the early 1980s that she may have been a LeFevre but I've never found any proof or even a source for the information except through a family member. Was Betsy an Indian? I would love to "talk" to anyone who knows more about William and Betsy. Best wishes, Pat Elder "I care not much for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it." Abraham Lincoln http://ContinuityPress.com - Specializing in Melungeon, Appalachian/Cumberland, Jackson County Tennessee, and Civil War Genealogy-and-History Books

Hey Gang, Haven't written to all of you in a long time, had a "virus" over the holidays, which wiped out a lot of my info, had a loaner computer for a time, but now am back up and running, and "virus" free. I've been adding files to BT for the last week, so if any of you have info that you want to add, please send it on. Also, I'm going to the Chattanooga Library on Wednesday and Thursday, so if there is anything that you want me to look up, please let me know. And it doesn't have to be just for the direct Birdwell family. I would love to hear from all of you, so that I can get you back in my address book. Have a great day Rose

Ozeas Birdwell, State CT., County Hartford, Township, East Hartford, year 1790 Image 0639, Roll M637_1 John Birdwell, State CT., County Hartford, Township, Simsbury, year 1790 image 0628, roll M637_1 Stephen Birdwell, State CT., County Litchifield, Township, Litchfield, year 1790 Image 0357, Roll M637_1 Hope this helps someone Velma

Bennett, Pleasant to Victoria Birdwell, 8-24-1882, County White Birdwell, George Page to Elizabeth F Scott 3-27-1867, county of White Birdwell, M. P. to Lorettaa Karnahan 9-11-1879, county of White Birdwell, F. G. to S. C. Ewins 11-16-1873, county of White Birdwell, Joseph to Sarah Robertston, 12-8-1865, county of White Birdwell, Wm. W. to MSargaret M. Huey 8-23-1868, County of White Goodrich, J. C. to Mrs. Parthena Birdwell, 6-5-1861, County of White Hughes, Wm. M. to Rebecca T. Birdwell 11-15-1883, County of White Karnahgan, J. T. to Emma Birdwell, 1-6-1876, County of White Scott, J. A. to Mary F. Birdwell, 12-30-1880, County of White Fortner, James B. to Martha J. Birdwell 10--20-1858, County of White Paten, Henry J. to Mary Birdwell, 6-10-1872, County of White Willhite, Edward B. to Canzady J. Birdwell, 3-18-1888, County of Washington Birdwell, A. B. to Elzada Dobbs 4-18-1895, County of Washington Birdwell, John B. to E. F. Garrison, 10-4-1891, County of Washington Ratier, Albert to Sarah Birdwell 8-27-1893, County of Washington Craig, John W. to Lyda L. Birdwell 9-7-1872, County of Washington Harris, George W. to Aley Birdwell 9-78-1895 County of Crawford Hinyard, James M. to Ida Birdwell 6-9-1895 County of Crawford Hope this helps someone Velma

found this on the internet today--4 matches in Kentucky Marriages: Birdwell, Anlney m. to Catherine Frances, 7-15-1866, Marshall county, KY Dupriest, Spencer, m. to Mary A. Birdwell, 1-6-1882, Marshall County, KY Birdwell, Walter, m. Belle Faughn 11-8-1894, Marshall County, KY Birdwell, Arthur G. m. Effie Whitlock 7-1-1899 in Logan County, KY Velma L Schonder

Has anyone on the list ever heard this story? If so who was this Birdwell? This story was sent to me years ago and I had forgotten about it, I found it today while I was cleaning out some files. "My Granny told me a story about a Birdwell that was hung for murder right after the Civil War. That while this Birdwell was off fighting, some soldiers (I think Yankee) came by his home and killed his wife and daughter. When the war was over and he had returned home, some of the returning soldiers stopped by his house for a drink of water. He was chopping wood at the time, he and the soldiers got to talking about some of the awful things they had seen and done during the war and one of them told him about killing a couple of women in that area. The Birdwell knew it was his wife and daughter he was talking about. He chopped him in the head with the axe. The soldiers had taken his daughter, she was pregnant, and cut her open and hung her and the baby like they were cleaning hogs." Linda Old Genealogists Never Die they just lose their Census

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MAYLENE BIRDWELL ROBERTS, age 92, of Red Boiling Springs, died December 13, 2000. Mrs. Roberts was born in Clay Co. to Sam and Arah MILES BIRDWELL and was married to Irvin ROBERTS, who died in 1943. She was school teacher. Interment was in the Mr. Vernon Cemetery in Clay Co.

Hey Gang, There is new stuff in Articles. Linda Baker sent me cemetery pictures of Old Campground Cemetery, Rusk Co., Texas. Thank you so much, Linda. Also, there is a link on the census page. My friend, Alica Anderson, helped me with Birdwell censuses a few years ago, and saved all the paperwork, and has made a site of Just Censuses. Thank you, Alica. I wish all of you a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Rose Rose Birdwell To subscribe or unsubscribe: <[email protected]> To send queries or answers: <[email protected]> Problems or opinions: <[email protected]> Birdtracks website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~birdtracks/

Does anyone know where Walton School was in 1929. I think it may be around the Clarksville, TN area. Don't know for sure??????

Hey Gang, There are some updates in Articles, one in obits, and one in marriage certificates. Thank you to Linda Baker (via Aggie Birdwell) for these documents. Have a great holiday Rose Rose Birdwell To subscribe or unsubscribe: <[email protected]> To send queries or answers: <[email protected]> Problems or opinions: <[email protected]> Birdtracks website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~birdtracks/

Hey Gang, I've added a new line in Articles from the Nancy Birdwell/Calvin Cunningham line, sent to me by Jim Bryant. Thank you Jim! I wish all of you a very happy and safe holiday season. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS "For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son" Rose Rose Birdwell To subscribe or unsubscribe: <[email protected]> To send queries or answers: <[email protected]> Problems or opinions: <[email protected]> Birdtracks website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~birdtracks/

Hey Gang, I've added new documents to Articles today, courtesy of Bill Lindsey and Aggie Birdwell. Thank you both very much. Have a great day Rose Rose Birdwell To subscribe or unsubscribe: <[email protected]> To send queries or answers: <[email protected]> Problems or opinions: <[email protected]> Birdtracks website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~birdtracks/

Hey Gang, Here is what I have on Charles Thomas Birdwell and Tennie Gertrude Gill. Hope that it helps, Peggy. Also, there are new additions to Articles. I hope that you all have a very happy and safe holiday season. Rose 1. CHARLES THOMAS "CHARLIE"7 BIRDWELL (CHARLES DUNCAN "DUNK/DUNKIN"6, CHARLES DUNCAN5, MOSES4, JOHN3, GEORGE2, ORIGINAL (BENJAMINE?)1)1 was born August 1873 in Tennessee, and died 1897. He married TENNIE GERTRUDE GILL Abt. 1896. She was born July 1877 in Tennessee, and died 1956. Notes for CHARLES THOMAS "CHARLIE" BIRDWELL: 1880 Census Marion Co., Tennessee Listed as living with his parents, age 7, page 26, family 235 Listed in the 1900 Census of Marion Co., Tennessee, 10th Civil District, page 112, as living with his wife and 1 daughter. They were married 4 years and had 1 living out of 2 children. He was a teamster. Both sets of parents were born in Tennessee SNDX-B634-Vol 46. E.D. 97, Sheet 14, Line 48 More About CHARLES THOMAS "CHARLIE" BIRDWELL: Census: 1880, Marion Co., Tennessee-age 7 Occupation: Teamster More About TENNIE GERTRUDE GILL: Census: 1900, Marion Co., Tennessee-age 22 Children of CHARLES BIRDWELL and TENNIE GILL are: i. CATHERINE8 BIRDWELL. 2. ii. GERTRUDE BIRDWELL, b. September 1897, Tennessee; d. 1968. iii. BLANCHE BIRDWELL, b. Unknown. Generation No. 2 2. GERTRUDE8 BIRDWELL (CHARLES THOMAS "CHARLIE"7, CHARLES DUNCAN "DUNK/DUNKIN"6, CHARLES DUNCAN5, MOSES4, JOHN3, GEORGE2, ORIGINAL (BENJAMINE?)1) was born September 1897 in Tennessee, and died 1968. She married (1) LAWRENCE JACOWAY COLE, son of THOMAS COLE and LUCKY JACOWAY. He was born 09 October 1893, and died 16 June 1941. She married (2) JAMES MARTIN. He was born Private. She married (3) ROBERTS. He was born Private. More About GERTRUDE BIRDWELL: Census: 1900, Marion Co., Tennessee-age 2 Children of GERTRUDE BIRDWELL and LAWRENCE COLE are: 3. i. MARGARET CLARK9 COLE, b. 01 April 1920; d. 1968. ii. RUTH COLE, b. 1921; m. CLAUDE DOBBS. iii. ARWIN LUCILLE COLE, b. 1924; m. THOMAS WARREN YATES; b. 1921; d. 1982. Child of GERTRUDE BIRDWELL and JAMES MARTIN is: iv. GERTRUDE9 MARTIN, b. Private. Child of GERTRUDE BIRDWELL and ROBERTS is: v. GERTRUDE9 ROBERTS, b. Private. Generation No. 3 3. MARGARET CLARK9 COLE (GERTRUDE8 BIRDWELL, CHARLES THOMAS "CHARLIE"7, CHARLES DUNCAN "DUNK/DUNKIN"6, CHARLES DUNCAN5, MOSES4, JOHN3, GEORGE2, ORIGINAL (BENJAMINE?)1) was born 01 April 1920, and died 1968. She married WILLIAM CRESSWELL HAMILTON. He was born 1919. Child of MARGARET COLE and WILLIAM HAMILTON is: 4. i. DIANA10 HAMILTON, b. Private. Generation No. 4 4. DIANA10 HAMILTON (MARGARET CLARK9 COLE, GERTRUDE8 BIRDWELL, CHARLES THOMAS "CHARLIE"7, CHARLES DUNCAN "DUNK/DUNKIN"6, CHARLES DUNCAN5, MOSES4, JOHN3, GEORGE2, ORIGINAL (BENJAMINE?)1) was born Private. She married CONRAD. Child of DIANA HAMILTON and CONRAD is: i. SHAWN11 CONRAD, b. Private. Endnotes 1. Diana Conrad <[email protected]>, All information on this family. ----- Original Message ----- From: "danny and peggy parker" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2000 6:10 PM Subject: Catching Up! > Hi everybody! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season. > > I'm back at the hunt with a couple of questions. > > 1. Who is Tennie Gertrude Gill married to? I have her with 2 diff > Charles Birdwell? Whose children are Gertruda Catherine and Blanche > listed as hers both times? > > 2. Charles Thomas "Tom" Birdwell "1897" or "8Apr1929" > > Thanks. Have missed all of you. Peggy Birdwell Parker

THanks for clearing that up Rose.

Hi everybody! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season. I'm back at the hunt with a couple of questions. 1. Who is Tennie Gertrude Gill married to? I have her with 2 diff Charles Birdwell? Whose children are Gertruda Catherine and Blanche listed as hers both times? 2. Charles Thomas "Tom" Birdwell "1897" or "8Apr1929" Thanks. Have missed all of you. Peggy Birdwell Parker