Does anyone have any information about William M. Bird and his wife Louisa. I find them in the 1850 & 1860 Census in Adams Co. Illinois. What was Lousia's maiden name? Any help on this family will be greatly appreciated. Donna in Oregon 1850 Census Illinois, Gilmer twp. Adams Co. 153 156 Bird, William 30 M Famer 1000 IL Lousia 25 F KY William 13 M IL John Murphey 25 M Farmer IL 1860 Census Adams Co. Illinois Melrose 17th July 1860 by B. F. Groves Post Office Quincy 1842 1860 William Bird 45 M 4000 000 O Louisa 38 F Mo Melton 13 M IL attend school Louis 10 M IL attend school Lousia 8 F IL attend school Warren 6 M IL attend school Charles 2 M IL William 1 M IL Mary Willinson 10 F IL attend school