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All Rights Reserved LINTON & BIRD CHRONICLES, Volume IV, Issue 1, Spring 2009, ISSN 1941-3521

Updated August 23, 2012

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August 17

Lola Imogen BIRD was born on August 17, 1871, in Clear Fork, Bland County, Virginia.

William CALVERT & Hannah NEAL were married on August 17, 1748, in Prince William County, Virginia.

John William CARROLL was married on August 17, 1871, in Rutherford County, North Carolina.

Gladella Faye CHAPPELL was born on August 17, 1982, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County Texas. Gladella is the daughter of Clude Lee CHAPPELL & Margaret Ann BIRD. Gladella is the granddaughter of Franklin Delano "Buddy" BIRD & Rita Aline PULLIAM. Gladella is the great-granddaughter of of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) & Clara Myrtle GRAY-Sadler (1900-1988). Also, the great-granddaughter of Nicholas James PULLIAM (1882-1968) & Ella Fay RUSSELL (1912-1995)

Lucy CREWDSON was born on August 17, 1758, in Fluvanna County, Virginia.

Frances HAMBRIGHT was born on August 17, 1851, in York District, York County, South Carolina.

Elizabeth LINTON was born on August 17, 1797, in Smithville Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Robert Henry LINTON was born on August 17, 1809, in Newtown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

John Edward LINTON (1838-1901) was born on August 17, 1838, in Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. John was the 3rd great-grandson of the Emigrate Quaker, John LINTON (1661-1709) of Longnewton, Parish Lowe Crosby, County Cumberland, England and Rebekah RELFE (1670-1713) of Wigton, Parish Tiffinthwaite, County Cumberland, England . John was also the 27th great-grandson of Sir Gualter "Walter" de SÉMERVILLE (1000-1049) and the 7th great-grandson of Cuthbert HAYHURST (1555-1623) and Elizabeth RANGILL (1556-?) of Newton In Bollard, County Yorkshire, England.

Above Photo: John Edward LINTON (1838-1901) This 1856 photo of John was taken in Washington D C., and was in his sister, Emma Caroline LINTON Mendler Smiths (1829-1909) old wooden Mendler family album............................Below Photo: Kenneth "Ken" Edward LINTON was born on August 17, 1945, in Alexandria, Virginia. Photo taken in the spring of 1948 by Evelyn Virginia Bird Linton of Kens grandmother Annie Lucretia CRONK Linton (1888-1956) and his grandfather, Charlie Edward LINTON (1890-1958).

 

Kenneth Edward LINTON was born on August 17, 1945, in Alexandria, Virginia. Ken is the son of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) and Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton. Ken is the grandson of John Edward LINTON (1838-1901) and Sallie Fenmor STONESTREET (1861-1926). Ken is the 4th great-grandson of Master millwright Isaiah LINTON (1739-1775) and Sarah HIRST (1741-1823). Ken is the 30th great-grandson of Sir Gualter "Walter" de SÉMERVILLE of Graveron, Evreux, Somme Valley, Sémerville In Nord. Ken is also the 5th great-grandson of Ironmaster William BIRD (1706-1761) the founder of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania and Brigitte HULING (1710-1792)

George MESSINGER was born on August 17, 1755, in Forks, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

James L. PADGETT was born on August 17, 1846, in Virginia.

Albert Edward ROGERS was born on August 17, 1897, in Medford, Burlington, New Jersey.

George ROSS and Ann LAWLER were married on August 17, 1751, in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Joseph Harris STONESTREET was born on August 17, 1862, in LaPlata, Charles County, Maryland.

Ann WALKER was born on August 17, 1792, in Solebury Twp., Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Georgia WISE was born on August 17, 1888, in Eden, Bryan County, Georgia.

August 18

Edward Marshall BIRD & Janette YEAGLER were married on August 18, 1988, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

Thomas Jefferson CARROLL was born on August 18, 1885, in Rutherford County, North Carolina.

John FOX was born on August 18, 1650, in Cornwall, England.

Mary Virginia LINTON & Emory D. WILSON were married on August 18, 1892, in Washington, District of Columbia.

Andrew Washington MOORE was born on August 18, 1817, in Pocahontas County, Virginia (now West Virginia)

Nicholas James PULLIAM (1882-1968) & Ella Fay RUSSELL (1912-1995) were married on August 18, 1930, in Frederick County, Oklahoma.

August 19

Ruth ALBERTZ was born on August 19,1941, in Chicago's Union Park, Chicago, Illinois. Ruth married John Martin O'CONNELL on June 18, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois. John is the son of Harry Barthomew O'CONNELL (1896-1979) & Drusilla GAY (1868-1948) .

Andrew V. BIRD (1823-?) was born on August 19, 1823, in Bath County, Virginia. Andrew was the son of William Christopher BIRD (1779-1859) of Bath County, Virginia & Catherine MORRIS (1789-1853) of Peters Creek, Nicholas County, Virginia. Andrew was the great-grandson of Lieutenant Andrew BIRD III (1702-1749) of Hopewell, Millstone River, Raritan, Somerset County. New Jersey & Magdalene Jonasson JONES (1699-1749) of the Aronameck Colony, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Andrew was the half 3rd cousin twice removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the half 3rd cousin four times removed of Terry Louis Linton .

Lisa Larue BIRD & Davis Britton FARMER were married on August 19, 1977, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Lisa is the daughter of Hugh Leon BIRD (1925-2001) & Billie Larue HARBOUR. Lisa is the granddaughter of
Hugh Orlando BIRD (1890-1964) & Katherine Augustine VILLROT (1903-1982). Also the granddaughter of Virginia Emma (1864-1960) & Joseph Leon VILLROT (1854-1927) both born in France. Lisa is the grandniece of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) .

Mary BIRD was born on August 19, 1917, in Mountain View, York County, South Carolina. Mary is the daughter of Charles Henderson BIRD (1881-1958) & Leona DOVER (1881-?). Mary married William S. BARFIELD in 1937. Mary is the great-great-granddaughter of Colonel Edward BIRD (1781-1856) of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania & Margaret Elizabeth SMITH (1782-1836) of Lancaster, Chester County, South Carolina. Mary was the 2nd cousin twice removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) .

Tyrus P. BIRD (1823-1910) was born on August 19, 1823, in Bath County, Virginia. Tyrus was the son of William Christopher BIRD (1779-1859) & Catherine MORRIS (1787-1853). Tyrus was the great-grandson of Lieutenant Andrew BIRD III (1702-1749) of Hopewell, Millstone River, Raritan, Somerset County. New Jersey & Magdalene Jonasson JONES (1699-1749) of the Aronameck Colony, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Tyrus was the 3rd cousin twice removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) .

Phebe BLACKSHAW (1717-?) & Joseph WHARTON (1716-?) were married on August 19, 1743, in the Quaker Meeting House in Falls Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Phebe was the daughter of Nehemiah BLACKSHAW (1675-1743) born in Hollingee Manor, in Parish Mobberly, County Cheshire, England & Mary LINTON (1696-1769) born in Wigton, County Cumberland, England. Joseph was the son of John WHARTON (1695-?). Phebe was the 1st cousin five times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) .

John COWGILL (1667-1731) & Bridget CROASDALE (1671-1701) were married on August 19, 1693, in the Neshaminy Quaker Meeting House in Neshaminy Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. John was the son of Ralph COWGILL (1645-1682) of Settle In Bollard, County Yorkshire, England & Ellen STACKHOUSE (1639-1705) of Giggleswick, Parish West Riding, County Yorkshire, England. Bridget is the daughter of Thomas CROASDALE (1644-1682) of Settle In Bollard, Waddington, Parish Newhey, County Yorkshire, England & Agnes HATHORNTHWAITE (1633-1784) of Parish Tethem, County Yorkshire, England. John was the 2nd cousin seven times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) and Bridget was the 1st cousin eight times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) .

Charles Wallace FARIS (1858-1940) was born on August 19, 1858, in Jasper County, Indiana. Charles was the son of William FARIS (1834-1909) & Mary Ann ROBINSON (1839-1908). Charles was the great-great-grandson of Elender & William Faris (1700-?) of Dublin, Ireland. Charles was the 1st cousin three times removed of Travis Louis Linton & Wade Farris Linton.

Christine Louise TODD was born on August 19, 1976 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dennis Franklin VIAR Jr,. was born on August 19, 1983, in Alexandria, Virginia. Dennis is the son of Dennis Franklin Viar Sr., & Elizabeth Ann "Betty" BLY. Dennis is the grandson of Clyde Bronson BLY (1921-1994) & Madeline "Madge" Elizabeth LINTON (1922-1991). Dennis is the grandnephew of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

 

August  20

Thomas Louis ADAMS (1778-1780) was born on August 20, 1778, in Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia. Thomas was the son of Francis ADAMS (1749-1811) & Anne PEAKE (1756-1827) they were married on February 8, 1777, in Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia. Thomas was the grandson of Humphrey PEAKE (1732-1785) of Willow Springs Plantation, Prince William County, Virginia & Mary STONESTREET (1738-1805) of Baltersea Plantation, Charles County, Maryland. Thomas was the 7th great-grandson of William STONESTREET (1535-?) of Hailsham, County Sussex, England. Thomas was the 9th cousin three times removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the half 2nd cousin three times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Maria Ross BIRD was born on August 20, 1803, in North Carolina.

Robert Henry BIRD was born on August 20, 1950, in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

George CALL & Nellie Dee DAVIS were married on August 20, 1930, in Texas.

Arthur Earvin CROOKS was born on August 20, 1925, in Texas.

Jezzalie Avery GILL was born on August 20, 1989, in Commerce, Hunt County, Texas.

John LINTON & Helen OGILVIE were married on August 20, 1567, in Midlothian, Parish Holyrodhouse, County Edinburgh, Scotland.

James Thomas NOWLAND was born on August 20, 1875, in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Thomas POTTS & Martha KEURLIS were married on August 20, 1699, in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Henry August WIDDECKE Jr., (1916-2010) & Rogerina Wilhelmina CLAY (1914-2001) were married on August 20, 1940, in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Henry was the son of Henry August WIDDECKE Sr., (1887-1959) of Frankfurt, Germany & Josephine BAKER (1892-1962) of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Rogerina was the daughter of Roger William CLAY (1889-1978) of Pioria, Illinois & Esther Nettie DUNHAM (1894-1984) of Avoca, Iowa. Henry & Rogerina were the grandparents of Nancy Suzanne LINTON and Karen Ann LINTON

Henry August WIDDECKE Jr., (1916-2010) photo taken in 2010.

Sarah Ann ZIRKEL was born on August 20, 1836, in New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia.

 

August  21

 Eleanor M. BIRD (1827-1854) was born on August 21, 1827, in Bath County, Virginia. Eleanor was the daughter of David BIRD (781-1864) & Elizabeth HULL (1784-1852). Eleanor was the great-granddaughter of Lieutenant Andrew BIRD III (1702-1749) of Hopewell, Millstone River, Raritan, Somerset County. New Jersey & Magdalene Jonasson JONES (1699-1749) of the Aronameck Colony, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Eleanor was the half 3rd cousin twice removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Ethel Lucile BIRD (1902-1984) was born on August 21, 1902, in Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina. Ethel was the daughter of Daniel Ross BIRD (1859-1934) & Elizabeth ELLIS (1960-1950). Ethel married William N. ALBERGOTTI (1900-?) in 1922. Ethel was the great-grand-daughter of Colonel Edward BIRD (1781-1856) of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania & Margaret Elizabeth SMITH (1782-1836) of Lancaster, Chester County, South Carolina also the 3rd cousin of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)  and 3rd cousin twice removed of Terry Louis Linton .

Gerald Wayne CROOKS Sr., was born on August 21, 1944, in Travis County, Texas. Gerald Wayne is the son of Arthur Earvin CROOKS (1925-2001) & Willowease BLAIR. Wayne married Frances Gail BIRD on June 17, 1967, in Travis County, Texas. Gail is the daughter of Frank Lafayette BIRD (1913-1994) & Ora Gail MARTIN (1916-2010). Gail is the of niece of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

James Bird DAVIS (1892-1981) was born on August 21, 1892, in Waco, McLennan County, Texas. James was the son of Frank B. DAVIS (1862-?) & Cornelia Josephine BIRD (1862-1929). James was grandson of Martin Van Buren BIRD (1810-1880) & Mary H. TEAL (1833-1901). James was the great-grandson of George BIRD Sr., (1774-1847) & Martha "Patsy" ROBESON (1771-1836). James was the 2nd cousin of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Pearl DRIVER was born on August 21, 1913, in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Pearl is the daughter of Franklin DRIVER III (1888-?) & Anna UNCLES (1888-?). Pearl is the granddaughter of Franklin DRIVER II (1863-?) & Sarah Linton STEWARD (1862-1939). Pearl is the great-granddaughter of Charles STEWARD (1829-1883) & Ellen LINTON (1831-1912). Pearl is the 2nd great-granddaughter of Doctor Lewis Colbert LINTON (1803-1876) & Sarah KOCHER (1810-1870).  Pearl was the 2nd cousin once removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) .

Rebecca HALLOWELL (1893-1901) was born on August 21, 1893, in Pennsylvania. Rebecca was the daughter of Edwin S. HALLOWELL (1852-1921) & Mary Waterman LINTON (1853-?). Rebecca was the granddaughter of Joesph W. HALLOWELL (1830-?) & Hannah LLOYD (1830-?) Both of Bethayras, Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Rebecca was also the granddaughter of Charles LINTON (1828-?) & Hanna WATERMAN (1830-?). Rebecca was the 5th great-granddaughter of John LINTON (1662-1709) & Rebekah RELFE (1670-1714) the Emigrates from County Cumberland, England. Rebecca was the 5th cousin of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Evelyn Rosella MARTIN (1912-2006) was born on August 21, 1912, in Hill County, Texas. Easveaslyn   wthe daughter of James Oscar MARTIN (1877-1960) & Fannie Mable ANDERSON (1888-1976). Evelyn married Sam WATSON (1895-1960) on April 6, 1940, in Glen Rose, Somerveil County, Texas. Evelyn was the sister of Vera Lee MARTIN Bird, who married Albert Irvin BIRD (1925-2008).

Amanda MOORE was born on August 21, 1831, in North Carolina. Amanda married Captain Marcus Ross BIRD (1816-1887) in 1858. Amanda died on October 19, 1862 and was buried in the Buffalo Baptist Church Cemetery, Buffalo, Dare County, North Carolina. Marcus was the son of Colonel Edward BIRD (1781-1856) & Margaret Elizabeth SMITH (1782-1836). Amanda was the 1st cousin twice removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Geertruyt POST (1663-?) was born on August 21, 1663, in the Acquackenock Colony, in Passaic County, New Jersey. Geertruyt was the son of Adrian Crijnen POST (1620-1677) & Claretje Clara MOCKERS (1632-1675) both born in Hague, South Holland, Netherlands. Geertruyt was the 2nd great-grandson of Adriaen Crijnen "Quirijnen" POST (1475-?) of Hague. Geertruyt was the 3rd cousin six times removed of Ann QUINBY (1749-1831) & Jeremiah CROASDALE (1751-1829). Also Geertruyt was the 3rd cousin eleven times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Mary PENNYBACKER was born on August 21, 1800, at Pine Forge, in Shenandoah County, Virginia. Mary died four days later on August 25, 1800. Mary was the daughter of Benjamin PENNYBACKER (1760-1820) & Sarah Margaret SAMUELS (1768-1825). Mary was a cousin of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

 

August  22

Abraham BABB (1777-1843) was born on August 22, 1777, in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Abraham was the so of John Peter BABB (1740-?) & Anna Maria RIEL (1740-1799) both born in Uhlig Hesse, Dormstadt, Germany. Abraham was the 2nd cousin five times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Emil Andrew BARTA (1898-1969) was born on August 22, 1898, in Wisconsin. Emil married Norma Anna BYRD (1898-1968) on July 26, 1924, in Long Beach, California. Norma was the daughter of Lewis Andrew BYRD (1851-1915) & Anna M. THOMAS (1862-1888). Norma was the 4th great-granddaughter of Lieutenant Andrew BIRD III (1702-1749) of Hopewell, Millstone River, Raritan, Somerset County. New Jersey & Magdalene Jonasson JONES (1699-1749) of the Aronameck Colony, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Norma was the half 5th cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) .

Jerry Lynn BIRD & Karen Elizabeth LAWLER were married on August 22, 1970, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Jerry is the son of Hugh Leon BIRD (1925-2001) & Billie Larue HARBOUR. Jerry is the grandson of Hugh Orlando BIRD (1890-1964) & Katherine Augustine VILLROT (1903-1982). Jerry is the great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson BIRD (1861-1931) & Drusilla GAY (1868-1948) also the great-grandson of Virginia Emma & Joseph Leon VILLROT (1858-1927) both born in France. Jerry is the 4th great-grandson of Colonel Marcus "Mark" Huling BIRD (1739-1812) & Mary ROSS (1744-1790).

 

Jerry Lynn BIRD and Karen Elizabeth LAWLER were married on August 22, 1970, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

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Marcus Lafayette BIRD Jr., (1894-?) was born on August 22, 1894, in the Justice Precinct of Trinity, Trinity County, Texas. Marcus was the son of Marcus "Mark" Lafayette BIRD Sr., & Winnie A. KEMPER, Marcus Sr., was born on January 29, 1855, in Waco, McLennan County, Texas and died there on October 10, 1909. Winnie was born in 1870 and died in 1959. They were both buried in the Glenwood Cemetery, Groveton, Trinity County, Texas. Marcus Jr., was the 1st cousin of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Tamara Fae BIRD was born on August 22, 1988, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Tamara is the daughter of Timothy Preston BIRD & Catherine Lynne FRANK. Tamara is the granddaughter of Franklin Delano "Buddy" BIRD & Rita Aline PULLIAM. Tamara is the great-granddaughter of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) & Clara Myrtle GRAY-Sadler (1900-1988).

Daniel Wayne BOWMAN was born on August 22, 1967, in Fort Hood, Texas. Daniel is the son of Paul Michael BOWMAN & Monique Denise LABRUYERE. Paul was born on September 26, 1946, in Phoenix, Arizona. Monique was born October 8, 1949, in Dommary-Baroncourt, France. Daniel is the uncle of Alexandra Louise LINTON and Jacqueline Zoe LINTON also Elijah Daniel LINTON.

Solomon BRADY (1835-1870) was born on August 22, 1835, in Floyd County, Virginia. Solomon was the son of William BRADY (1800-?) & Elizabeth BRACKEN (1807-1884). Solomon was the stepson of John BIRD (1782-1867). John was the great-grandson of Lieutenant Andrew BIRD III (1702-1749) of Hopewell, Millstone River, Raritan, Somerset County. New Jersey & Magdalene Jonasson JONES (1699-1749) of the Aronameck Colony, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

Helen BRODKIN was born on August 22, 1922, in Coleman Manor, Cottage City, Prince Georges County, Maryland. Helen is the daughter of Joseph BRODKIN (1904-?) & Laura WALL (1904-?). Helen is the granddaughter of Katherine & Franklin BRODKIN and the granddaughter of William T. WALL (1875-?) & Sarah LINTON (1871-1950). Helen is the great-granddaughter of Andrew J. WALL (1855-?) & Lucy W. BESSLEY (1855-?) Also the great-granddaughter of Jerome D. LINTON (1839-1910) & Laura Virginia ARNOLD (1844-1909). Helen was the 2nd cousin once removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Hester BUCKMAN (1747-1820) was born on August 22, 1747, in Newtown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Hester was the daughter of Joseph BUCKMAN ( 1723-1794) & Martha CARR (1723-1794). Hester was the granddaughter of William BUCKMAN (1690-1755) & Ester PENQUITE (1694-1798) Hester was the 1st cousin once removed of Sarah PENQUITE (1732-1786) &
William LINTON (1742-1802)

Robert Dick BYRD was born on August 22, 1917, in Moose, Kittitas County, West Virginia. Robert was the son of Lewis Irwin BYRD (1853-1953) & Luella HUFFAKER (1882-1948). Robert was the 4th great-grandson of Lieutenant Andrew BIRD III (1702-1749) of Hopewell, Millstone River, Raritan, Somerset County. New Jersey & Magdalene Jonasson JONES (1699-1749) of the Aronameck Colony, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Robert was the half 5th cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Aaron CROASDALE (1791-1869) was born on August 22, 1791, in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Aaron was the son of the Quakers, Jeremiah CROASDALE (1751-1829) & Anne QUINBY (1749-1831). Aaron was the 2nd great-grand uncle of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Abigail DEMING (1652-?) was born on August 22, 1652, in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut. Abigail was the daughter of Thomas DEMING (1613-1683) & Mary SHEAFFE (1625-1683). Abigail was the 3rd great-granddaughter of Thomas DEMING (1484-1524) of Picardy, France. Abigail’s sister, Hannah DEMING married Andrew BIRD Sr., (1651-1694) of the Nassau Colony in Newton, Livingston,, Long Island, New York. Abigail was the 5th great-grandaunt of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) Also the 7th great-grandaunt of Terry Louis LINTON

Iona Rettew FOWLER (1898-?) was born on August 22, 1898, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Iona was the daughter of Lewis Linton FOWLER (1859-1914) & Matilda A. BAKER (1864-?). Iona was the granddaughter of Charles H. FOWLER Sr., (1833-1872) & Deborah Caroline LINTON (1834-1916)> Iona was the great-granddaughter of Jacob Haines FOWLER (1776-1856) & Phebe PHARO (1788-1859) also the great-granddaughter of Doctor Lewis Colbert LINTON (1803-1876) & Sarah KOCHER (1810-1870). Iona was the 2nd cousin of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) .

Alice PERRY (1879-?) was born on August 22, 1879, in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. Alice married Wilmer Leslie WALTER (February 9, 1881-?) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Alice & Wilmer were married on May 13, 1904, in Boston, Massachusetts. Wilmer was the son of Wilmer A. WALTER (March 19, 1853-September 15, 1883) & Louise Levis LINTON (March 12, 1858-?) both from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Louise was the daughter of Charles Foulke LINTON (July 13, 1825-December 10, 1905) & Mary Devinney FOWLER (March 15, 1826-March 9, 1895). Wilmer was the 3rd cousin of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

Carmen Florencia VASQUEZ was born on August 22, 1975, in Culver City, Los Angeles County California. Carmen married Sean Russell BIRD on March 22, 2003, in Lomita, Los Angeles County, California. Carmen is the daughter of Steven VASQUEZ & Cynthia Jo-Ann RUIZ both from California. Sean is the son of Jaime Rolland BIRD & Ruth Kathryn RUSSELL both from Los Angeles County, California. Jamie is the son of J. A. "Jeff Augustus" "Jimmie" BIRD.

Crystal Lynn TAYLOR was born on August 22, 1980, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Crysta is the daughter of Herbert Roger TAYLOR Jr., & Deborah Ann BEAVERS. Crystal is the granddaughter of Ogle & Herbert Roger TAYLOR Sr., also the granddaughter of Charles Richard BEAVERS (1929-2008) & Martha Marie RUSSELL (1931-2007). Crystal is the great-granddaughter of James S. BEAVERS (1908-1992) & Florence Avis LINTON (1912-1990).

August 23

Garth Ansel ARMSTRONG was born on August 23, 1969, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Txas. Garth is the son of William "Billy" Ronald ARMSTRONG & Sherry Lee NORWOOD. Garth is the grandson of Garland Ansel ARMSTRONG & Dorothey SAUL also the grandson of Otha L. "Sammie" NORWOOD (1911-1992) & Margaret Myrtle BIRD .

Jonothan Allen BIRD was born on August 23, 1955, in Hawaii. Jonothan is the son of Charles H. BIRD (1917-?) & Virginia Ruth HULSE. Jonothan is the 2nd great-grandson of George BIRD Sr., (1774-1847) & Martha "Patsy" ROBESON (1731-1836). Jonothan is the 2nd cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Martha Lois BIRD (1828-1904) was born on August 23, 1828, in Floyd County, Virginia. Martha was the daughter of John BIRD (1784-1843) & Elizabeth BROWN (1791-1858). Martha was the 4th great-granddaughter Andrew BIRD Sr., (1651-1694) born in the Nassau Colony in Newton, Livingston,, Long Island, New York & Hannah DEMING (1648-1686) born in the Hartford Colony Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut. Martha was the half 4th cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Nancy BIRD (1828-?) was born on August 23, 1828, in Floyd County, Virginia. Nancy was the twin sister of Martha Lois BIRD (1828-1904) the daughter of John BIRD (1784-1843) & Elizabeth BROWN (1791-1858). Martha was the 4th great-granddaughter Andrew BIRD Sr., (1651-1694) born in the Nassau Colony in Newton, Livingston,, Long Island, New York & Hannah DEMING (1648-1686) born in the Hartford Colony Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut. Martha was the half 4th cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Shannon Marie BIRD was born on August 23, 1983, in Lomita, Los Angeles County, California. Shannon is the daughter of Jaime Rolland BIRD & Ruth Kathryn RUSSELL. Shannon is the granddaughter of J. A. "Jeff Augustus" "Snookum" "Jimmie" BIRD & Marjorie Blanchard LAFOREST (1927-1010). Shannon is the great-granddaughter of Joseph Aureal LAFOREST (1891-1962) & Sarah Myrtle BLANCHARD (1897-1963) also the great-granddaughter of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) & Clara Myrtle GRAY-Sadler (1900-1988).

Berry CALVERT was born on August 23, 1801, in Prince William County, Virginia.

George S. CALVERT was born on August 23, 1811, in Lewisburg, Mason County, Kentucky.

Justin Michael EMMONS was born on August 23, 1980, in Texas.

Annie Mae HOLLINGSWORTH was born on August 23, 1903, in Texas.

Katie Nicole KILGO was born on August 23, 1979, Texas.

James LYNTON was christened on August 23, 1683, in the Saint Bride Fleet Street Church, in London, England.

Bernard MANYETTE & Helen WALL were married on August 23, 1926, in Washington, District of Columbia.

Henry Homes MILLS was born on August 23, 1881, in the Providence District, in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Amanda Matilda NASH was born on August 23, 1846, in Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee.

August 23, 1305, this is the 707th Anniversary of Sir William Wallace’s execution for high treason at Smithfield in London.

August 23, 1775 American Revolutionary War is declaried by King George III as he delivers his Proclamation of Rebellion to the Court of St. James's stating that the American colonies have proceeded to a state of open and avowed rebellion.

August 23, 1784 Western North Carolina (now eastern Tennessee) declares itself an independent state under the name of Franklin, it is not accepted into the United States, and only lasts for four years.