December Birthdays & Anniversaries

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December Birthdays & Anniversaries

Produced by Legacy 7.5 on August 24, 2009

Updated December 19, 2017

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Editor Note: The LINTON & BIRD Chronicles This Day in History, Birthdays and Anniversaries is a work-in-progress and I am trying to do a breif skitch on each person and how they are related to Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987 )or Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and his daughter Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012). There is no easy way to do this except by hand. So if you see a month that needs work, e-mail me at Terry_L_Linton@linton-research-fund-inc.com or T_L_Linton@juno.com or You can leave it on our LINTON & BIRD Blog. or LINTON & BIRD Chronicles on Facebook

December

Bessie L. AMOS was born in December 1891, in Arkansas.

Emma Alice BATMAN was born in December 1886, in Kansas.

Mattie Belle BEWLEY was born in December 1899, in Dover, Pope County, Arkansas.

Abraham Alfred BIRD was born in December 1845, in Franklin County, Virginia.

Jennie BIRD was born in December 1864, in Wilson County, Texas.

Ira A. BIRD was born in December 1881, in McLennan County, Texas.

Mary Asenath BIRD was born in December 1833, in Franklin County, Virginia.

0’Leona Livena BIRD was born in December 1873, in Cherokee County, Georgia.

Henrietta Amelia BROWN was born in December 1860, in Taylorstown, Loudoun County, Virginia.

John BRIGGS was born in December 1742, in Middletown Township, Bucks, County, Pennsylvania.

Susan Frances BROWN was born in December 1865, in Barr, Daviess County, Indiana.

Marjory de BRUCE was born in December 1296, in Dundonald, Kyle, Ayrshire, Scotland.

William P. 'Bill" BRUMMETT was born in December 1856, in Wood County, Texas.

Edward BYERS was born in December 1786, in South Carolina.

Thomas CARTER was born in December 1411, in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, England.

John CARROLL was born in December 1766, in York District, York County, South Carolina.

Henry CARROLL was born in December 1884, in Sulphur Springs, Rutherford County, North Carolina.

Lavada Jane CARSON was born in December 1893, in Toccoa, Fannin County, Georgia.

Alexander COLVILLE was born in December 1867, in Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas.

Annie Jennie COSBY was born in December 1895, in Mangohick, King William County, Virginia.

Ethel May COXEN was born in December 1898, in Washington, District of Columbia.

Mary COXEN was born in December 1890, in Washington, District of Columbia.

Brian de CRATHORNE was born in December 1387, in Crathorne, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England.

Dionysia de CRATHORNE was born in December 1442, in Crathorne, Yorkshire, England.

John de CRATHORNE, Esquire was born in December 1417, in Crathorne, Yorkshire, England.

Ralph de CRATHORNE, Sir was born in December 1444, in Crathorne, Yorkshire, England.

Amos CRAWFORD was born in December 1890, in Texas.

Rachel CROASDALE & James PAXSON were married in December 1777.

John CULBERTSON was born in December 1772, in West Nantmeal, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Buelah M. DELLINGER was born in December 1891, Virginia.

Beatrice DOUGLAS, 2nd Baroness of Hay, Baroness of Erroll, 1st Count was born in December 1423, at Douglas Castle, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Peter ENDERS was born in December 1848, in New York

Mary FITCH was born in December 1659, in East Windsor, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.

Lewis M. FOWLER was born in December 1891, in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

Mary E. GERAN was born in December 1846, in County Kerry, Ireland.

Abraham GREENLEAFE was born in December 1594, in Crowhurst, Sussex, England.

John A. GUM was born in December 1852, (now West) Virginia.

Anne HENRY was born in December 1732, at Studley Plantation, in Hanover County, Virginia.

Ida Lois HOLLAND was born in December 1861, in South Carolina

James HINTON, Sir Knight was born in December 1642, in Fullwood Rents, Leyden, Willshire, England.

Julia H. HOLLEY was born in December 1884, in Wood County, Texas.

Eddie HOLLY was born in December 1890, in Wood County, Texas.

Aaron H. IVINS was born in December 1891, in Pennsylvania.

Sylvester KOCKER was born in December 1850, in Ohio.

Sir Knight LANGTON was born in December 1400, at Farnley Hall, in Hurlton, Yorkshire, England.

Mary J. LEE was born in December 1855, in Virginia.

William Crawford LINTON & Ann ASPINWALL were married in December 1820.

Heber James LIPPARD was born in December 1890, in Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

Thomas LYON was born in December 1621, in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

Gail Enid MacMILLEN was born in December 1885, Iowa.

Benjamin R. MARTIN was born in December 1793, in Bedford County, Virginia.

Dora Selectman MILLER was born in December 1877, in Virginia.

Isabel MONTFORT-MOUNTFORTH-MUMFORD was born in December 1450, in Montfort, Yorkshire, England.

Ralph NEVILLE, 4th Baron Neville de Raby was born in December 1394, in Dumferline, Fifeshire, Scotland.

Ralph Byrne NOBLE was born in December 1888, in Itasca, Hill County, Texas.

William B. OGLE & Mary CARSON were married in December 1755, in Grayson County, Pennsylvania.

William OHARA was born in December 1837, in Canada.

Mary G. "Minnie" PADGETT was born in December 1865, in Alexandria, Virginia.

John PARKER was born in December 1832, in Clermont County, Ohio.

Ella PENNIGER was born in December 1898, at Hackers Creek, in Lewis County, West Virginia.

Elizabeth Ann PETTEY was born in December 1842, in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Lucy L. PICKRELL was born in December 1894, in Gilmer County, West Virginia.

Lady PICKERING was born in December 1395, in England.

Harriett E. POWELL was born in December 1826, in Virginia.

Catherine RICHARDSON was born in December 1879, in Texas.

Sarah Sally RICHARDSON was born in December 1871, in Whitfield County, Georgia.

Abigail "Abbie" Lucy SMITH was born in December 1866, in Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa

Christopher STACKHOUSE was born in December 1670, at Stackhouse Manor, in Giggleswick, West Riding, Yorkshire, England.

Mary Frances "Fannie" STEPHENSON was born in December 1883, Texas.

Guy STONESTREET was born in December 1876, in Port Tobacco, Charles County, Maryland.

Annebell TAYLOR was born in December 1900, in Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas.

Marion E. TAYLOR was born in December 1867, in Virginia

Philip TRUAX was born in December 1615, in Amsterdam, Holland.

James WARNER was born in December 1812, in Kentucky.

Richard WIDDECKE was born in December 1891, in Germany.

December 1

Ann BARRY (1637-1708) was born on December 1, 1637, in Petersham, Worchester, Massachusetts. Ann was the daughter of Reverent William BARRY (1605–1695) & Margery DONELLAN (1596–1645). Ann died in 1708 in Newry, Down, Ireland. Ann married Michael TISDALL (1637–1681) on April 18, 1666 in Charlesfort, Meath, Ireland. Ann & Michael had four known children: Catherine TISDALL (1657–?); Elizabeth TISDALL (1667–?); William TISDALL (1668–1735); Catherine TISDALL (1670–?). Ann was the 7^th great-grandaunt of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the 8^th great-grandaunt of Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012).

Nelly Conway BALDWIN (1789-1830) was born on December 1, 1789, at Belle Grove Plantation, in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia. Nelly was the daughter of Isaac HITE (1758–1836) & Nelly Conway MADISON (1760–1802). Nelly died on August 30, 1830 in Orange County, Virginia. Nelly was the sister-in-law of Judge Mark BIRD (1810–1883). Mark was the son of George BIRD (1763–1826) & Mary Hannah ALLEN (1768–1834). Mark was the 3^rd cousin three times removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the 8^th great-grandaunt of Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012).

Sarah Elizabeth BELL (1849-1851) was born on December 1, 1849 died on June 27, 1851 in Grover, Cleveland County, North Carolina. Sarah was the daughter of James B. BELL (1827–1907) & Jane Catherine CARROLL (1830–1881). Sarah was the 3^rd cousin of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the 3^rd cousin once removed of Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012).

Abraham BIRD (1803-1876) was born on December 1, 1803, at Smiths Creek, in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Abraham was the son of Andrew BIRD (1765–1834) & Mary HOLKER (1773–1820). Abraham died on March 6, 1876 in Bellbrook, Greene County, Missouri. Abraham was the 3^rd cousin two times removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the 3^rd cousin three times removed of Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012).

Annie Eola BIRD (1897-1985) was born on December 1, 1897, in Richland County, South Carolina. Annie was the daughter of Edward Daniel BIRD (1856–1924) & Annie Elizabeth BOLIN (1858–1911). Annie married Harry Fife FALLS (1890–1952). Annie died on January 29, 1985 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. Annie & Harry had four known children: Miles Edward FALLS (1918–1980); Robert Hoyle FALLS (1920–2003); Harry Fife FALLS (1925–2016); William Bird FALLS (1932–2014). Annie was the 3^rd cousin of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the 3^rd cousin twice removed of Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012).

Emily BIRD (1831-1920) was born on December 1, 1831, in Hardin County, Kentucky. Emily was the daughter of Jesse BIRD (1809–1885) & Laodicea RAY (1809–1875). Emily died on December31, 1920 in Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky. Emily married John T. LITSEY (1810–1885) on April 24, 1853 in the Methodist Church, Washington, Washington County, Kentucky. Emily & John had five known children: Randall LITSEY (1854–1941); Rose Ellen LITSEY (1856–1943); Mary Eliza LITSEY (1859–19300; Nancy Thompson LITSEY (1861–1945); Jesse Bird LITSEY (1869–1959). Emily was the 4^th cousin one time remove of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the 4^th cousin twice removed of Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012).

Charles Horton BIRD (1917-1999) was born on December 1, 1917, in Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County, Texas. Charles was the son of Charles Horton Oliver BIRD (1867–1933) & Annie Lorena ALLEN (1874–1964). Charles enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force on January 19, 1935 at Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County, Texas. Charles retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force on May 1, 1964 at Bolding Air Force Base, Anacostia, Washington, District of Columbia. Charles married Virginia Ruth HULSE on July 1, 1944 in Sacramento, California. Virginia was the daughter of David Archibald HULSE (1889–1931) & Ruth Helen DeGROFT (1898–1987). Virginia was born on May 16, 1922 in Sacramento, California and died on February 10, 2011 in Fort Washington, Prince Georges County, Maryland. Charles died on May 4, 1999, in Fort Washington, Maryland, at the age of 81, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia Arlington, Virginia. Charles was the great-grandson of George BIRD (1774-1847) and the 2^nd cousin of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893–1954) Also the 2^nd cousin once removed of Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012). and the 10th cousin ten times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) Also the 22nd cousin once removed of Clara Myrtle GRAY-Saddler Bird (1900-1988).

Saida Baxter BIRD (1848-1922) was born on December 1, 1848, at Granite Farm Plantation, Sparta, Hancock County, Georgia. Saida was the daughter of Major William Edgeworth BIRD (1825–1867) & Sarah "Sallie" C. J. BAXTER (1828–1910). Saida died on June 18, 1922 in Kew Gardens, Livington, Long Island, New York. Saida married Victor SMITH (1848–1915) on November 16, 1871 in Baltimore, Maryland. Saida & Victor had one known child, Victor Edgeworth SMITH (1879–1915). Saida was the 3^rd cousin twice removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893–1954) also the 3^rd cousin three removed of Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012).

Below Photo: All from left to right: first row setting, Wilson Edgeworth Dalton BIRD (1850-1910 ) and Sarah "Sallie" C. J. BAXTER Bird (1828-1910). Next row, Victor SMITH (1848-1915) setting Mary BAXTER Gresham (1822-?), standing Saida Baxter BIRD Smith (1848-1922), top row standing, Minnie GRISHAM (1844-?) and her brother Thomas �Tom� GRISHAM (1842-?), Photo was taken in the 1870s at a family gathering at Cape May, New Jersey.

Rebecca BIRD (1803-?) was born on December 1, 1803, at Smiths Creek, in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Emma Kathleen BOWMAN was born on December 1, 1994, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Ralph Edward BOWMAN & Ethel Louise JACQUES were married on December 1, 1934, in King County, Washington.

Riley Edward BOWMAN was born on December 1, 1994, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Bourgoon BROUCARD & Marie du MAY were married in December 1, 1663, in Mannheim, Baden, Germany.

Mary & Thomas BUCKMAN were married on December 1, 1584, in Parish Billinghurst, County Sussex, England.

Major General Benjamin BUTLER & Mary EDWARDS were married on December 1, 1790, in Culpeper County, Virginia.

Elizabeth Catherine CARROLL & William B. PEW were married on December 1, 1851, in Louisiana, Pike County, Missouri.

Teunis Janse (Kuver) (Koevers) COVERT & Barbara Lucas VAN KESSEL were married on December 1, 1645, in Zwoog, Noord Holland, Netherlands.

Thomas COWGILL & Sarah CLAYTON was born on December 1, 1727, in the Duck Creek Quaker Meeting House in Kent County, Delaware.

William David DANIEL was born on December 1, 1810, in Frederick County, Virginia.

Fleming J. FARIS was born on December 1, 1847, in Marion County, Indiana

Alice FROST was born on December 1, 1594, in Stanstead, Suffolk, England.

Violet Burnadine HARNER was born on December 1, 1921, in Washington, Daviess County, Indiana.

Ann HIRST was born on December 1, 1767, in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Fannie HOLLEY was born on December 1, 1873, in Wood County, Texas.

Frederick Linton JANNEY was born on December 1, 1892, in Newtown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

John Harold JENSEN was born on December 1, 1939, in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

William JESSUP & Mary PRATT were married on December 1, 1773, in New Garden, Guilford County, North Carolina.

Mary KEELING was born on December 1, 1705, in Prince William County, Virginia.

Philip Charles KENDALL was born on December 1, 1910, Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, Canada.

Clarence Harvey KESTER was born on December 1, 1879, at Kings Mountain, in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

Charles "Charlie" Edward LINTON (1890-1958) was born on December 1, 1890, at the Linton Farm, Riverside Park, Mount Vernon District, Fairfax County, Virginia. Charles was the son of John Edward LINTON (1838-1901) & Sallie Fenmor STONESTREET (1861-1926). Charles’ mother, had him christened, in December 1890, in the Saint Mary's Catholic Church, in Alexandria, Virginia.

Charles Edward LINTON (1890-1958) & Annie Lucretia CRONK (1888-1956) were married on December 1, 1909, in Alexandria, Virginia, by Reverent Jas H. SENER, with the consent of her father, in person. Annie was the daughter of Charles Fenton CRONK (1852-1918) & Georganna Lucretia COXEN (1855-1897)

Charles & Annie had seven Children: John Edward Charles Linton (1910-1911); Florence Avis LINTON Beavers (1912-1990); Kirk Louis Linton(1914-1987); Georganna Linton (1916-1916); Theodore "Ted" Francis Linton (1917-1970); Bernadette "Bernie" Thelma LINTON Butler (1921); Madeline "Madge" Elizabeth LINTON Bly(1922-1991)

Annie Lucretia CRONK Linton died on February 10, 1956, in Circle Terrace Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia, at age 67. Annie was buried in Mount Comfort Cemetery, Fairfax County, Virginia.

Charles Edward LINTON died on April 6, 1958, at Circle Terrace Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia, at age 67. The cause of his death was from heart attacks and strokes. Charles was buried, next to Annie, in the Mount Comfort Cemetery, Fairfax County, Virginia.

Louis VI "the Fat" King de France was born on December 1, 1081, in Paris, Île-De-France, France.

Zachariah LINTON was born on December 1, 1791, in the Linton Hundreds, Frederick County, Maryland.

Arthur LYNTON & Elizabeth STORY were married on December 1, 1679, at Saint James Duke's Place, in London, England.

Nash MAGNESS was born on December 1, 1892, in Sandy Plains, Cleveland County, North Carolina.

Rosannah MICHAEL was born on December 1, 1812, in Morgan, Frederick County, Virginia.

Ezekiel NEEDHAM was born on December 1, 1676, in Middlewich, Cheshire, England.

Charles PEYTON was born on December 1, 1746, in Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia.

Susan RADCLIFFE was born on December 1, 1663, at Chapel Hill, Parish Rossendale, County Lancashire, England.

John READ was born on December 1, 1763, in the Read Mansion, in New Castle County, Delaware.

Tyler Jake RUSHING was born on December 1, 1988, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Elizabeth RUDD & John PURSLEY were married on December 1, 1684, in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

James RUCKER was born on December 1, 1747, in Saint Annes Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia.

Jesse THATCHER was born on December 1, 1784, in Berkeley County, Virginia.

Catherine Caroline THOMPSON was born on December 1, 1842, in Clinton, Butler County, Pennsylvania.

Joseph TOWNSEND was born on December 1, 1698, in Bucklebury, Berkshire, England.

Mercy WILDMAN was born on December 1, 1798, in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Joel WHARTON & Abigail BUNDY were married on December 1, 1819, in Belmont County, Ohio.

On December 1, 1699, the ship CANTERBURY landed at the Philadelphia Dock. On September 3, 1699, the ship weighed it’s anchor and set sail from Cowes, Island of Wright, England for a it’s voyage to America. On board the CANTERBURY were Quaker master carpenter John LINTON (1662–1709) and his wife Rebekah RELFE (1670-1714) ‘the emigrates” and their three young children, Anna LINTON (1694–1699), Mary LINTON (1695–1769) and Joseph LINTON (1697–17470). Also, John’s brothers, David LINTON (1665–1739), Jacob LINTON 1670–?) and Samuel LINTON (1675–?) were on board. John and Rebekah’s daughter, Anna died during the voyage and was buried at sea. Quaker William PENN (1644-1718) and his wife Hannah and daughter, Letitia, were on board the CANTERBURY, also accompanying them was his secretary, James Logan. This was Penn’s second visit to his Pennsylvania Colony. On November 3, 1699, the CANTERBURY landed at Newcastle, Delaware and on November 30, 1699 it set sail and landed December 1, 1699 at Philadelphia Dock.

December 2

Martha BLACKSHAW (1707-1731) was born on December 2, 1707, and died on December 26, 1731 in Falls Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Martha was the daughter of Nehemiah BLACKSHAW (1675–1743) and Mary LINTON (1695–1769) the emigrate. Martha married George BARBER (1705–?) born in Falls Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Martha was the 1st cousin 5 times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

J. A. "Jeff Augustus" "Snookum" "Jimmie" BIRD (1923-2015) was born on December 2, 1923, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. J. A. was the son of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) & Myrtle GRAY-Sadler (1900-1988). He was the 4^th great-grandson of Ironmaster William BIRD (1706-1761) the founder of Birdsboro & Brigitte HULING (1710-1792). He was the 11th great-grandson of Marquis Jean Paul Frederick de HULINGUES (1531-?) & Lady Hulingues of Province Bearn, France, also the 11^th great-grandson of Peter STILLE (1510-?) & Lady Stille of Sole, Upland Sweden. Also the 24^th great-granddson of Earl Malcolm Macheth de ROSS (1100-1168) & Princess Aveline Ales CANMORE (1113-?) of Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland.