Wanted: Official documentation / proof of relationship of Israel BIRD (father) and William BIRD (son). Not wanted: Speculation or hearsay - Have excellent resources for both. Considering the, documented, public offices held by Israel BIRD and William BIRD, some of which are noted below, and their standing in the communities of Bryan, Bulloch, Screven and Effingham Counties, GA, it seems unlikely, to me, that there would be no available proof of their relationship. ISRAEL BIRD born 1738 JP, Effingham Co., 1784-1789. JP, Screven Co., 1795-1796 HR, Effingham Co., 1785, 1786, 1789-1790 WILLIAM BIRD born 1776 JP, Effingham Co., 1806-, 1799-1812 (p. 387) HR, Effingham Co., 1812 This IS my brick wall and will welcome documented proof or directions in obtaining documentation. Thank you, Maureen in CA