This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bird/Byrd Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/4236.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: A lot of the Byrds from Wilkes moved into Caldwell County. I did see a Walter Byrd. mentioned. I don't know if its yours. Mine were in Wilkes, Moved to McDowell County WV between 1910 and 1930. They were coal mining then moved back to Caldwell by 1930. Also check for your family under the surname of Bird.