Thanks for the information on that nickname. However I am still searching the real name of this person. The only males I can see on Census is an Eli, Lafayette, William T, Joseph L. and this Birdie person who is male. But I guess I need to check out another Census, this is on a 1880 in Elmwood, Tuscola Michigan. So the next one would be the 1890 I think...He would be 18 then. Heck he may be out of the house at that age..Thanks again for taking the time to search. God Bless Pam