John Birdwell was born July 01, 1829 in Limestone County, Alabama, and died January 01, 1918. His first wife was Mary E. Brewster who was born in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Later, he married Mary Fredonia Russell, daughter of Elijah Russel and Marth Erwin. Mary Fredonia was born Dec 30, 1846 in Holmes County, Mississippi. John possibly was the son of James G. Birdwell from Georgia, DOB abt 1795, DOD December, 1849. Would like to confirm this possible connection.