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Linton Research Fund Inc., Publication © 2009-2012Produced by Legacy 7.0 on June 19, 2009
LINTON & BIRD CHRONICLES, Volume IV, Issue 1, Spring © 2009, ISSN 1941-3521
Updated August 26, 2012
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Continued from August 23
August 24
Guy Edward BIRD & Debra J. LEE were married on August 24, 1990, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Guy Edward is the son of Franklin Delano "Buddy" BIRD & Rita Aline PULLIAM. Edward is the grandson of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) & Clara Myrtle GRAY-Sadler (1900-1988). Debra is the daughter of George Hamer LEE & Barbara WILLIS.
Aaron BYRD was born on August 24, 1977 in Texas. Aaron married Adrienne Darlene UTLEY, daughter of Jerry Micheal UTLEY & Rebecca Darlene SHIVERS, on June 30, 2001. Adrienne was born on November 18, 1976 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Adrienne is the great-granddaughter of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)
Charles Edwin BYRD (1855-1925) was born on August 24, 1855, in Grays Harbor County, Washington. Charles was the son of Daniel Houck BYRD (1827-1875) & Maria ALEXANDER (1833-1917). Charles was the 3rd 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. Charles was the half 5th cousin of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)
Thomas CROASDALE (1711-1747) & Susannah HAMILTON (1711-1742) were married on August 24, 1731, in the Christ Church, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Thomas was the son of John CROASDALE (1666-1706) & Marah CHAPMAN (1666-?) both of Settle in Bollard, Parish Newhey, County Yorkshire, England. Thomas was the 2nd cousin seven times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)
Cynthia Ann CARROLL (1856-1903) was born on August 24, 1856, York District, York County, South Carolina. Cynthia was the daughter of William "Henry" Henderson CARROLL (1821-1912) & Susannah M. BOSTIC (1928-?). Cynthia married John Smith BIRD (1855-1902) on November 26, 1878, in the York District, York County, South Carolina. Cynthia was the niece of Melinda Elizabeth CARROLL (1827-1906) whom married George BIRD Jr., (1821-1888). Cynthia was the 1st cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)Margaret Jane FIELD was born on August 24, 1948, in South Carolina. Margaret is the daughter of Benjamin H. FIELD & Marjorie Elsie HARDIN. Margaret is the great-granddaughter of William Webster HARDIN (1872-1968) & Alsie Jane McSWAIN (1877-1962). Margaret is the 2nd great-granddaughter of Reverent Elijah Bonner McSWAIN (1853-1921) & Nancy Smith BIRD (1852-1937). Margaret is the 4th great-granddaughter of Colonel Edward BIRD (1781-1856) & Margaret Elizabeth SMITH (1782-1836). Margaret was the 3rd cousin three times removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)
Henry LINTON (1705-?) & Anne WALTHO (1705-?) were married on August 24, 1725, in Baltimore, Maryland. Henry is part of our Virginia LINTON Family Tree.
Velma Irene SMITH (1901-1973) was born on August 24, 1901, in Pendleton County, Oregon. Velma was the daughter of Burton Daniel SMITH (1874-1939) & Anna May BYRD (1875-1910). Velma married Starling LIVERMORE (1900-?) in 1924. Velma 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. Velma was the half 5th cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)
August 24, 1682 William Penn (1644-1718) receives the area that is now the state of Delaware, and adds it to his colony of Pennsylvania.
August 24, 1912 Alaska becomes a United States territory.
August 25
William Greenberry AMOS (1842-1916) was born on August 25, 1842, in Talbot County, Georgia. William was the son of George Washington AMOS (1813-1889) & Catherine HAMMOCK (1817-1886) William was the grandson of James AMOS (1755-1818) & Lenna LEANY (1755-?) both of Lunenburg County, Virginia. William was the 2nd great-granduncle of Bobbie Lougenia "Ginny" RAGSDALE Qutob Linton.
William Houston BATCHELOR (1877-1934) was born on August 25, 1877, in North Carolina. William married Alice Medora BELL in 1901. They had ten known children. Alice was the daughter of Lawson A. BELL (1858-1925) & Martha J. BIRD (1856-1888). Alice was the great-granddaughter of Colonel Edward BIRD (1781-1856) & Margaret Elizabeth SMITH (1782-1836). William’s wife, Alice, was the 3rd cousin of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)
Rae Ann BIRD was born on August 25, in Texas.
Elizabeth BRACKEN was born on August 25, 1807, in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
Jane COWGILL & Stephen SANDS were married on August 25, 1685, in the Middletown Quaker Meeting House, in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Marcy CROASDALE & Stephen COMFORT were married on August 25, 1744, Middletown Quaker Meeting House, Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvina.
Sarah JONES was born on August 25, 1807, in Jefferson, Adams County, Ohio.
William Alexander MARTIN was born on August 25, 1874, in Paden, Tishomingo County, Mississippi.
Mary SHEAFFE was born on August 25, 1625, in Cranbrook, County Kent, England.
John Spurgeon McSWAIN was born on August 25, 1892, in Cherokee County, South Carolina.
Rosie Lee STUMP was born on August 25, 1906, in Honaker, Russell County, Virginia.
Laura WALL & Joseph BRODKIN were married on August 25, 1919, in Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland.
Andrew THOMAS was born on August 25, 1796, Shenandoah County, Virginia.
Colonel William BIRD (1757-1812) & Julianna WOOD (1757-1779) were married on August 25, 1778, in the Bird Mansion in Birdsboro, Amisty Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. William was the son of Ironmaster William BIRD (1706-1761) & Brigitte HULING (1710-1792) . William was the 2nd great-granduncle of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)
By 1740, William Bird (1706-1761) had established Birdsboro and his Birdsboro Iron Works on the West Branch of Hay Creek, where it empties into the Schuylkill River. Birdsboro was named after its founder, William Bird. William had taken land warrants for land on Haycreek and Six Penny Creek, as early as 1737. On the banks of Haycreek, he established a forge about 1740, which was followed by other forges along the creek, as well as a sawmill and a gristmill. Between 1737 and 1751, he took up warrants for more than 1600 acres of land. In 1744, William built the Bird Manor House out of brownstones adjacent to his Birdsboro Forge and Birdsboro water grist mills. This house is still standing in downtown Birdsboro. William Bird (1757-1812) was born in this house on May 18, 1757 and married Julianna WOOD (1757-1779) on August 25, 1778, in the Bird Mansion in Birdsboro, Amity Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania..............................................Below: Ralph NEEDHAM was born on board the ship Submission August 26, 1682, when his Quaker parents were immigrating from England America.
August 26
Ralph NEEDHAM (1682-1752) was born on board the ship Submission on August 26, 1682, when his Quaker parents were immigrating from England to America. Ralph was the son of Edmund NEEDHAM (1644-?) & Sarah KING (1644-?) both of Middlewich, County Cheshire, England. Edmund and Sarah were Religious Society of Friends with The Emigrates, John LINTON (1662-1709) & Rebecca RELF (1672-1714).
Anna Lucille AIRHEART (1912-1999) was born on August 26, 1912, in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Anna was the daughter of William Norman AIRHEART (1896-?) born in Central Mills, Dallas County, Alabama & Lucille Evans CAMP (1890-?) born in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Anna married Harris Whitton HOLLIS Sr., (1919-1999) on June 25, 1946, in Spartanburg. Harris Sr., son Harris Whitton "Witt" HOLLIS married Andrea Ann LINTON on April 24, 1976. Andrea is the daughter of Theodore "Ted" Francis LINTON (1917-1970) & Lucy Ann VOLONINO (1913-2001).Eunice BIRD (1769-?) was born on August 26, 1769, in Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut. Eunice was the daughter of James BIRD (1722-1794) & Abigail GRIDLEY (1731-1815). Eunice was the 7th great-granddaughter of John BIRD (1490-?) of Parish Thorley, County Hertfordshire, England. Eunice was the 5th cousin five times removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)
Nancy Catherine BIRD (1875-1941) was born on August 26, 1875, in Clear Fork, Bland County, Virginia. Nancy was the daughter of John Henry BIRD (1845-1885) & Mary Victoria DILLS (1853-1950). Nancy was the 4th great-granduncle 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. Nancy was the 6th cousin of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)
Byrdie Lucille BOYLEN was born on August 26, 1906, in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon. Byrdie was the daughter of Herbert BOYLEN (1854-1933) born in Canada & Maggie Matilda BYRD (1868-1955). Byrdie 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. Byrdie was the half 5th cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)
Betty Lee CORNELL was born on August 27, 1931, in Orange County, Virginia.
Edith Steward DEXTER was born on August 26, 1906 in Sharon Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Edith was the daughter of Doctor Charles Amory DEXTER (1887-?) born in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania & Lydia C. FOLWELL (1882-1926) born in Mullica Hill, Harrison Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Edith was the granddaughter of Charles STEWARD (1829-1883) & Ellen LINTON (1831-1912). Edith was the great-great-granddaughter of Doctor Lewis Colbert LINTON (1803-1876) & Sarah KOCHER (1810-1870). Edith was the 2nd cousin once removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)
Edwin O. DAWSON was August 26, 1926, Vienna, Fairfax County, Virginia.
Lucian Walker HARLOW was born on August 27, 1868, in Gliberts, Albemarle County, Virginia.
Charles KIBLER was born on August 26, 1871.
Bartram B. ROBESON (1764-1818) was born on August 26, 1764, in Bladen County, North Carolina. Bartram was the son of Thomas ROBESON (1740-1785) & Mary BARTRAM (1749-1799). Bartram was the brother of Martha "Patsy" ROBESON (1771-1836) whom married George BIRD Sr., (1774-1847) in 1798. Arthur REID (1785-1860) was born on August 26, 1785, in Pennsylvania. Arthur was the son of John REID (1763-1831) & Elizabeth ORR (1757-1827). Arthur was the grandson of Chief Justice George REID (1733-1798) & Gertrude ROSS (1732-1802). Arthur was the 2nd cousin twice removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)
Arthur REID was born on August 26, 1785, Pennsylvania.
Butler STONESTREET (1703-1755) was born on August 26, 1703, at Baltersea Plantation, in Charles County, Maryland. Butler was the son of Thomas STONESTREET Jr., (1673-1771) & Christian BARNES (1674-1737) of Birch Den Plantation, Newport Hundred, Charles County, Maryland. Butler was grandson of Thomas STONESTREET Sr., (1630-1706) born in Birchekn, Parish Withyham, County Sussex, England & Elizabeth BUTLER (1634-1698) born in Morrices Help, Saint Marys County, Maryland. Butler was also the grandson of Henry BARNES (1653-1676) of Saint James, London, England & Sarah COFFER (1643-1675) of Port Tobacco, Charles County, Maryland. Butler was the 4th great-grandfather of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) and the 6th cousin six times removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)
August 27
Levisa BIRD (1816-1912) was born on August 27, 1816, in Bedford County, Virginia. Levisa was the daughter of John BIRD (1784-1843) & Levina Jane MORRIS (1785-1879). Levisa was the 4th great-granddaughter of 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. Levisa was the half 4th cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)
Luther Smith BIRD (1921-) and Bernice ALLEN (1921-) were married on August 27, 1947, in North Carolina. Luther was the son of John Phifer BIRD (1892-1978) & Gladys Eoline HUNT (1897-?) Luther was the great-great-grandson of Colonel Edward BIRD (1781-1856) & Margaret Elizabeth SMITH (1782-1836). Margaret was the 2nd cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)
Penny Renea BIRD was born on August 27, 1965, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Penney is the daughter of Franklin Delano "Buddy" BIRD & Rita Aline PULLIAM. Penny is the granddaughter of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) born in Birdville, Fort Worth Texas & Clara Myrtle GRAY-Sadler (1900-1988) born in Seaboard, Princess Anne County, Virginia. Penny is also the granddaughter of Nicholas James PULLIAM (1882-1968) born in Mufreesboro, Cannon County, Tennessee & Ella Fay RUSSELL (1912-1995) born in Durant County, Oklahoma. Penny is the great-granddaughter of Bias Henry PULLIAM (1859-1958) born in Fayette County, Alabama & Mary Jane BELL (1860-1883) born in Mufreesboro, Cannon County, Tennessee. Penny is also the great-granddaughter of Thomas Jefferson BIRD (1861-1931) born in Waco, McLennan County, Texas & Drusilla GAY (1868-1948) born in Aquilla, Hill County Texas. Penny is the great-great-granddaughter of James Thomas BELL (1840-1897) born in Readyville, Cannon County, Tennessee & Roxanne A. YOUNG (1834-1917) born in Cannon County, Tennessee. Penny is also great-great-granddaughter of George BIRD Jr., (1821-1888) born in Rutherford, Rutherford County, North Carolina & Melinda Elizabeth CARROLL (1827-1907) born in the York District, York County, South Carolina. Penny is the 4th great-granddaughter of Colonel Marcus "Mark" Huling BIRD (1738-1812) & Mary ROSS (1744-1790) and the 4th great-granddaughter of Thomas Jefferson GAY (1774-1838) & Mary BRANTLEY (1785-1885) and the 4th great-granddaughter of James Mastin WILLIAMS (1763-1838) & Wilmoth WALKER (1768-1850). Penny is the 5th great-granddaughter of Ironmaster William BIRD (1706-1761) the founder of Birdsboro & Brigitte HULING (1710-1792) and 5th great-granddaughter of Thomas CARROLL (1736-1829f2) & Esther ARMSTRONG (1740-1824). Penny is the 7th great-granddaughter of the Emigrates Henrick Gerritsz "Gerrit" VAN GEZEL (1620-?) of Amsterdam, Netherlands and the 7th great-granddaughter of Williams REYNIERSZEN (1638-1709) & Susannah ARENTS (1641-?) of Oldenburgerton, Netherlands. Penny is the 10th great-granddaughter of Miansson Svensson LOM (1560-?) of Roslagen, Stockholm, Sweden and the 10th great-granddaughter of Thomas GAY (1590-?) of Scotland. Penny is the 12th great-granddaughter of Marquis Jean Paul Frederick de HULINGUES (1531-?) of the Province of Bearn, France and the 12th great-granddaughter of Peter STILLE Sr., (1510-?) of Sole, Uppland Sweden. Penny is the 13th great-granddaughter of Lord Richard de THROCKMORTON (1469-1547) and Joan BEAUFO (1470-?) of Higham Park, County Northamptenshire, England. Penny is the 23rd great-granddaughter of Earl Malcolm Macheth de ROSS (1100-1168) & Princess Eerryline Ales CANMORE (1113-?) of Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Penny is the 28th great-granddaughter of Lord Wydo de BALLIOL (1000-?) of Abbeville, Oise, Picardie, France and the 28th great-granddaughter of Roger MONTGOMERY (985-?) of Saint Germain, Montgomery, Normandy, France & Josceline de PONT AUDEMER (989-?) of Ponteaudemer, Normandy, France. Penny is the 35th great-granddaughter of King ALPIN (785-837) of the Island of Iona, Scotland.
Sarah Jane BIRD (1822-?) was born on August 27, 1822, Hardin County, Kentucky. Sarah Jane was the daughter of Jacob BIRD Jr., (1794-1850) & Elizabeth YEAGER (1796-1892) both born in Monterey, Pendleton County, Virginia. Sarah was the granddaughter of Jacob BIRD Sr., (1767-1821) & Margaret WADE (1771-1856) Sarah was the great-granddaughter of John BIRD (1729-1819) & Susanna Margaret WINTERODE (1745-1819). Sarah was the great-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. Sarah was the half 4th cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)
Sherrie Rene BIRD was born on August 27, 1974, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Sherrie is the daughter of Bobby Ray BIRD (1932-2004) & Beverly Jean PONTHIER. Sherrie is the grand-daughter of Hugh Orlando BIRD (1890-1964) & Katherine Augustine VILLROT (1903-1982). Sherrie is the great-granddaughter of Thomas Jefferson BIRD (1861-1931) & Drusilla GAY (1868-1948) also the great-granddaughter of Virginia Emma & Joseph Leon VILLROT (1858-1927) both born in France. Sherrie is the 4th great-granddaughter of Colonel Marcus "Mark" Huling BIRD (1739-1812) & Mary ROSS (1744-1790).Cathrine Hortense CHISHOLM (1847-1927) was born on August 27, 1847, in New York. Cathrine was the daughter of George CHISHOLM (1828-?) & Catherine Ann KOCHER (1828-1886) Cathrine was the 3rd great-granddaughter of Johannes KOCHER (1657-1830) born in Germany & Anna MERTZ (1663-1732) born in France. Catherine was the second cousin of Sarah KOCHER (1810-1870) whom married Doctor Lewis Colbert LINTON (1803-1876). Cathrine was the second cousin three times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)
Robert Andrew CEARLEY I was born on August 27, 1945, in Wichita, Texas. Robert is the son of George Caloin CEARLEY & Bessie Doll HUDSON. Robert married Sharon Jane BAKER in 1964.Joy Carlene HAMM was born on August 27, 1975, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Joy is the daughter of David Wayne HAMM & Doris Jean DELLINGER. Joy is the granddaughter of Leslin Max HAMM (1901-1999) & Sophie RANK (1902-1987). Joy is also the granddaughter of Hardy Edwin DELLINGER (1902-1978) & Nina Neda NEALY (1910-1999) both of Jerome, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Joy is the great-granddaughter of Tellaran DELLINGER (1880-?) & Elsie S. MILLER (1883-?) both born in Jerome, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Joy married Wade Farris LINTON on November 28, 1998.
Joy Carlene HAMM was born on August 27, 1975, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Joy is the daughter of David Wayne HAMM & Doris Jean DELLINGER.
Catherine MESSINGER was born on August 27, 1767, in Forks, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Jared M. MATHENY was born on August 27, 1823, Bath County, Virginia.
Alsie Jane McSWAIN was born on August 27, 1877, in Grover, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
William Payton NASH Jr., Was born on August 27, 1896, in Brazos, McLennan County, Texas.
George WEST was born on August 27, 1749, in Worcester County, Maryland.
August 27, 1776 This is the 236th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Island in what is now Brooklyn, New York, British forces under General William Howe defeat Americans under General George Washington.
This is the 108th Anniversary of the launching of the USS Louisiana Battleship, on August 27, 1904. The USS Louisiana (BB-19) was a Connecticut-class battleship of the United States Navy. She was the third ship to carry her name. The Louisiana was laid down on February 7, 1903 by the Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company of Newport News, Virginia. The battleship was launched on August 27,1904 sponsored by Miss Juanita LaLande and was commissioned on June 12, 906, with Captain Albert R. Couden in command. Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) joined the U.S. Navy in 1909, at the age of sixteen. That same year, Gus joined the crew of USS Louisiana Battleship, in Norfolk, Virginia and served onboard until 1917.
August 28
Maria BABB (1779-?) was born on August 28, 1779, in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Maria was the daughter of John Peter BABB (1741-?) born in Marnheim, Pfalz, Germany & Anna Maria RIEL (1740-1799) born in Uhlig Hesse, Dormstadt, Germany. Maria was the granddaughter of Conrad BABB (1717-?) & Maria Margaretha WERNER (1717-?) both born in Marnheim, Pfalz, Germany. Maria was the second cousin five times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)
Beatrice Jean "Betty" BIRD was born on August 28, 1942, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Betty is the 16th child of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) of Birdville, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas & Clara Myrtle GRAY-Sadler Bird (1900-1988) of Seaboard, Princess Anne County, Virginia. Gus & Clara were married on August 7, 1917, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and had sixteen children. Beatrice Jean "Betty" BIRD married John Harold JENSEN on September 1, 1962. Betty is the granddaughter of Thomas Jefferson BIRD (1861-1931) of Waco, McLennan County, Texas, & Drusilla GAY (1868-1948). of Aquilla, Hill County, Texas. They were married on November 28, 1883, in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas and had fifth-teen children. Betty is also the granddaughter of of George Charles Godwin GRAY (1874-?) of Pennsylvania & Lula Virginia "Ginny" WILLIAMS (1874-?) of Seaboard, Princess Anne County, Virginia. George & Ginny had five children. Betty is the great-granddaughter of George BIRD Jr., (1821-1888) of Rutherford, Rutherford County, North Carolina & Melinda Elizabeth CARROLL (1827-1906) of the York District, York County, South Carolina. George & Melinda were married in 1848 in Rutherford, Rutherford County, North Carolina and had ten children. Betty is also the great-granddaughter of John WILLIAMS (1840-1943) of Seaboard, Princess Anne County, Virginia & Sarah A. CAPPS (1846-1943) of Pungo, Princess Anne County, Virginia. John & Sarah married in 1865 in Seaboard and had five children. Betty is also, the great-granddaughter of Augustus "Gus" GAY (1840-1879) of Will County, Illinois & Amanda Matilda NASH (1846-1920) of Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee. Gus & Amanda were married in 1863 in Aquilla, Hill County, Texas and had six children. Betty is the 2nd great-granddaughter of George BIRD Sr., (1774-1847) of Birdsboro, Amity Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania & Martha "Patsy" ROBESON (1771-1777) of the Chester District, York County, South Carolina. They married in 1798 in Chester, South Carolina and had thirteen children. Also Betty is the 2nd great-granddaughter of Thomas Marion CARROLL (1810-1848) of Buffalo, Pike County, Missouri & Rebecca ROBERTS (1796-1881) of Cherokee County, South Carolina. They were married in 1820 in York South Carolina and had seven children. Betty is also the 2nd great-granddaughter of William Mastin WILLIAMS (1809-1859) of Danville, Pittsylvania County, Virginia & Eliza Jane EMBERSON (1822-1856) of Hempstead County, Arkansas. William & Eliza Jane were married on September 20, 1839, in Seaboard, Princess Anne County, Virginia and had five children. Betty is the 3rd great-granddaughter of Colonel Mark Huling BIRD (1739-1812) & of Hopewell Furnace, Birdsboro, Amity Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Betty is the 4th great-granddaughter of Ironmaster William BIRD (1706-1761) & Brigitte HULING (1710-1792) Founder of Birdsboro. Also the 4th great-granddaughter of William WILLIAMS (1730-1780) and Lucy TERRY (1737-1788) of Seaboard, Princess Anne County, Virginia. Betty is the 6th great-granddaughter of John CARROLL (1667-1733) & Bernie BURKE (1668-after 1733) of Lowlands, Scotland, also the 6th great-granddaughter of Henrick Gerritsz "Gerrit" VAN GEZEL (1620-?) of Netherlands, also the 6th great-granddaughter Williams REYNIERSZEN (1638-1709) & Susannah ARENTS (1641-?) of Oldenburgerton, Netherlands. Betty is the 7th great-granddaughter of James TERRY (1676-1744) & Mary Diane ROYAL (1680-1745) of Chesterfield, Lunenburg County, Virginia. Betty is the 9th great-granddaughter of Thomas GAY (1590-?) of Scotland who immigrated to Isle Wight County, Virginia in 1622. Betty is the 11th great-granddaughter of Marquis Jean Paul Frederick de HULINGUES (1531-?) & Lady Hulingues of Province Bearn, France, also the 11th great-grandson of Peter STILLE (1510-?) & Lady Stille of Sole, Upland Sweden. Betty is the 23rd great-granddaughter of Lord Malcolm Macheth de ROSS (1106-1168) of Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland & Princes Aveline Ales CANMORE (1113-?) of Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Betty is the 26th great-granddaughter of King Duncan I de CANMORE (1011-1040) of Scotland. Betty is the 44th granddaughter of King Hengest (ATHELING) (445-488) of England. Betty was also the 12th cousin once removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).
Beatrice Jean "Betty" BIRD was born on August 28, 1942, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Betty was the 16th child of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) & Clara Myrtle GRAY- Sadler Bird (1900-1988). 1960 graduation photo from Haltom City High School, Haltom City, Tarrant County, Texas.
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James Hamilton BIRD Jr., (1906-1984) was born on August 28, 1906, in Waco, McLennan County, Texas. James was the son of James Hamilton BIRD Sr., (1858-1928) & Mary O'Delia BIRD (1868-1913) both born in Waco Springs, McLennan County, Texas. James was the grandson of Minister Martin Van Buren BIRD (1810-1880) born in the York District, York County, South Carolina & Mary H. TEAL (1833-1901) born in Rutherford, Rutherford County., North Carolina. James was the great-grandson of George BIRD Sr., (1774-1847) born in Birdsboro, Amity Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania & Martha "Patsy" ROBESON (1771-1836) born in Bladen County, North Carolina. James was second cousin of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)John J. BIRD (1861-?) was born on August 28, 1861, in Black Creek, Bryan County, Georgia. John was the son of Abraham BIRD (1809-1882) & Amanda Jane HIERS NEWTON (1809-1861). John was the grandson of Alexander BIRD (1774-1847) & Mary Elizabeth HARVEY (1795-?). John was great-grandson of Sylvanus BIRD (1741-1780) born in Morlatton, Amity Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania & Dinah STAFFORD (1747-1816) born in Bath, Beaufort County, North Carolina. John was the great-great-grandson of Burgoin BIRD (1707-1767) born in Hopewell, Millstone River, Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey & Mary ROBESON (1715-1774) born in Robeson Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. John was the half 4th cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)
Michael David BIRD and Jennifer Lynn BOND were married on August 28, 1987, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
Mary E. BLANCHARD was born on August 28, 1863.
Emery Ellsworth BLANCHARD & Francis LEHMAN were married on August 28, 1926, California, 86 years ago.
Annetje (Kuver) (Koevers) COVERT was born on August 28, 1661, in Brooklyn, Kings, New Amsterdam Colony
Mauritze (Kuver) (Koevers) COVERT was born on August 28, 1661, Brooklyn, Kings, New Amsterdam Colony.
Margaret DAHMER was born on August 28, 1799, in Pendleton County, Virginia.
Samuel Forester "Forrest" EVANS was born on August 28, 1881, in Virginia.
Sarah LaFOREST was born on August 28, 1923, in Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California.
Cuthbert HAYHURST & Mary RUDD were married on August 28, 1666, in the Easington Quaker Meeting House in Easington, Parish Slaidburn, County Yorkshire, England.
Elizabeth LINTON was born on August 28, 1751, in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
David SPENS II, was born on August 28, 1571, in Wormeston, County Fife, Scotland.
Nancy B. TEAL was born on August 28, 1835, in Rutherford, Rutherford County, North Carolina.
Frances TOLSON was born on August 28, 1710, in Piscataway, Prince Georges County, Maryland.
August 29
Adam H. BIRD & Elizabeth RYDER were married on August 29, 1798, in Warm Springs, Bath County, Virginia.
Margaret Mary BIRD & Cornelius NEWMAN were married on August 29, 1786, in Shenandoah County, Virginia.
Christian BROWN was born on August 29, 1720.
William Lawson CLAY was born on August 29, 1831, in Chester, Windsor County, Vermont.
Jeremiah CROASDALE was born on August 29, 1694, in Middletown Twp., Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Lola Faye HARDIN was born on August 29, 1933, in South Carolina.
Ann Croasdale LINTON was born on August 29, 1815, in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Jacob LINTON was born on August 29, 1732, in Wrightstown Twp., Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
John Maynard LINTON & Sarah CRAWFORD were married on August 29, 1827, in Frederick County, Maryland.
Madeline "Madge" Elizabeth LINTON Bly (1922-1991) was born on August 29, 1922, in the Linton Farm house near Hunters Station, Fort Hunt, Mount Vernon District, Fairfax County, Virginia. Madge was the daughter of Charles "Charlie" Edward LINTON (1890-1958) and Annie Lucretia CRONK (1888-1954). Madge was the great-granddaughter of Charles Greenberry CRONK (1817-1866) and Sarah Anna "Susanna" MILLS (1833-1866). Madge was the 14th great-granddaughter of John LINTON (1450- ?) of olde Wynkill, County Staffordshire, England of the Virginia Lintons. Madge was the 8th great-granddaughter of William GREEN ( 1620-?) and Ann of olde Stafford County, Virginia. Madge was the 11th great-granddaughter of Thomas HARRISON (1549-1604) and Joan Conndall (1553-1595) of Acaster, County Yorkshire, England. Madge is also the 9th great-granddaughter of William STONESTREET (1560-?) and Mary FORESTER (1567-?) of Hailsham, County Sussex, England.
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Madeline "Madge" Elizabeth LINTON from the 1938 Lee-Jackson High School Year Book.
Anne OFFLEY was born on August 29, 1598, in Elbing, Westpreussen, Preussen.
George READ Jr., was born on August 29, 1765, in the Read Mansion, in New Castle County, Delaware.
Elisabeth SEITZ was born on August 29, 1786.
August 29, 1778, this is the 234th Anniversary of the Battle of Rhode Island, in the American Revolutionary War.
August 30
Millyann E. AMOS was born on August 30, 1822, in Hancock Coonty, Georgia.
Henry W. AMOS & Martha J. AINSWORTH were married on August 30, 1870, in Alabama.
Amanda L. BIRD was born on August 30, 1872, in Black Creek, Bryan County, Georgia.
Bobby Ray BIRD & Beverly Jean PONTHIER were married on August 30, 1957, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
Julie Lynn BIRD was born on August 30, 1973, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
David BIRD & Elizabeth HULL were married on August 30, 1806, in Hightown, Bath County, Virginia.
Joseph BUCKMAN was born on August 30, 1752, in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Adam BUTZ was born on August 30, 1760, Springfield, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Mary CROASDALE was born on August 30, 1669, in Settle In Bollard, Newhey, County Yorkshire, England.
Francis Columbus HOLDEN was born on August 30, 1835, in Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee.
Jonas Henry KOCHER was born on August 30, 1819, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Marietta LINTON was born on August 30, 1835, in Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
James QUINBY was born on August 30, 1765, in Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
Hannah THOMPSON was born on August 30, 1834, Clinton, Butler County, Pennsylvania.
August 30, 1862, this is the 150 Anniversary of the Battle of Richmond, in the American Civil War. Confederates under Edmund Kirby Smith rout Union forces under General Horatio Wright.
August 31
Allen BIRD (1816-1822) was born on August 31, 1816, in Pendleton County, Virginia. Allen was the son of John BIRD (1792-1869) & Margaret Peggy HAYES (1793-1871) born in Augusta County, Virginia. Allen was the grandson of Jacob BIRD (1767-1821) born in Augusta County, Virginia & Margaret WADE (1771-1856) born in Bath County, Virginia. Allen was the great-grandson of John BIRD (1729-1819) born in the Morlatton Dutch Colony, old Chester County, Pennsylvania & Susanna Margaret WINTERODE (1735-1819) born in Frederick County, Maryland. Allen was also the great-grandson of Otho WADE (1731-1786) born in Monongalia, Virginia. Allen was great-great-grandson of Johanes Casper WENDEROTH (1705-?) Born in Bammental, Germany & Anna Margaretha STREP (1708-?) Born in Meckescheim, Germany. Allen was also the great-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. Allen was the half 4th cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) .Conrad K. BIRD was born on August 31, 1966, in Durango, La Plata County, Colorado. Conrad is the son of Frederick W. BIRD Sr., (1926-) born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas & Dorit WELLMAN (1932-) born in Hamburg, Germany. Conrad is the grandson of Thomas Jefferson BIRD Jr., (1899-1969) born in Birdville, Fort Worth, Tarrant County Texas & Katrinka Catherine Mary SCHUTTE (1906-1977) born in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Conrad is the great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson Bird (1861-1931) & Drusilla Gay (1867-1948). Conrad is the is the grandnephew of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) Also the 12th cousin twice removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) .
Myrtle Elizabeth BIRD (1921-1996) & Colonel William Jack HOLZAPFEL Jr., (1909-1983) were married on August 31, 1959, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Myrtle was the daughter of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) lof Birdville, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas & Clara Myrtle GRAY-Sadler Bird (1900-1988) of Seaboard, Princess Anne County, Virginia. William was the son of & Lieutenant Colonel William Jack HOLZAPFEL Sr., (1872-?) of Germany & Adelina M. (1876-?) of France. Myrtle was the 3rd great-granddaughter of Colonel Marcus "Mark" Huling BIRD (1738-1812) and Mary ROSS (1744-1790). Also, Myrtle was the 12th cousin once removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).
Myrtle Elizabeth BIRD Dougall Holzapel ( 1921-1996) photo taken in 1944.
William BIRKET and Jane WALN were married on August 31, 1667, Newton, County Yorkshire, England.
Daniel Houck BYRD and Harriet Aurilda PARKER were married on August 31, 1848, in Wisconsin.
Arthur Green DILLINGHAM Jr., was born on August 31, 1912, in Cherokee Co., SC.
John HIRST was born on August 31, 1737, in Buckingham Twp., Bucks Co., PA.
Joseph Wildman LINTON was born on August 31, 1819, in Middletown Twp., Bucks Co., PA.
Amanda Matilda NASH and Allison REYNOLDS were married on August 31, 1879, in Brazos, McLennan Co., TX.
Maude Bessie SADLER was born on August 31, 1884, in Great Bridge, Norfolk Co., VA.
Anna Linton SMITH was born on August 31, 1852, in Yardley, Lower Makefield Twp., Bucks Co., PA.
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