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December Birthdays & Anniversaries

Produced by Legacy 7.5 on August 24, 2009

Updated December 17, 2012

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December 17

Alexander Wesley BIRD was born on December 17, 1870, in Lumpkin County, Georgia.

Angelica "Angel" Marie STUCKEY-BIRD was born on December 17, 1993, in Travis County, Texas.

Charles Henderson BIRD was born on December 17, 1881, in North Carolina.

Mary Jane BIRD was born on December 17, 1833, at Millers Creek, in Callaway County, Missouri.

Nehemiah BLACKSHAW Jr., was born on December 17, 1712, in Falls Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania

John William BLY was born on December 17, 1841, in Mount Olive, Shenandoah County, Virginia.

William Washington CROFFORD was born on December 17, 1853, in Troy, Pike County, Alabama

Thomas Marion CARROLL Sr., was born on December 17, 1810, in Buffalo, Pike County, Missouri.

Thomas Marion CARROLL Jr., was born on December 17, 1823, in the York District, York County, South Carolina.

Jeffrey Ryan CHANDLER was born on December 17, 1977, in Texas.

Sharon Ruth COWELL was born on December 17, 1957, in El Paso, Texas.

Gregory Dean DILLINGHAM was born on December 17, 1968, in South Carolina.

Barnabas Chesley GAY & Elizabeth Ann MCNAIR were married on December 17, 1834, in Jefferson County, Georgia, 177 years ago.

Francis Marion GAY was born on December 17, 1847, in Jefferson County, Georgia.

Anna Elisabetha HUBER was born on December 17, 1696, in Walshausen, Hornbach, Germany.

Elizabeth KOCHER was born on December 17, 1804, in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

George A. LINTON was born on December 17, 1824, in Alleghany County, Virginia.

John Maynard LINTON & Rebecca ADKINS were married on December 17, 1834, in Frederick County, Maryland, 177 years ago.

Moses LINTON & Ann Nancy READ were married on December 17, 1800, in Orange County, Virginia, 211 years ago.

Samuel LINTON was born on December 17, 1741, in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

George RADER was born on December 17, 1781, in Timberville, Rockingham County, Virginia.

Floyd Raymond SMITH was born on December 17, 1904, in Pendleton County, Oregon.

William RELFE, II & Mabel WILKINSON were married on December 17, 1666, in Holmes, County Cumberland, England, 345 years ago.

Elizabeth RUDD was born on December 17, 1570, Knowmeare, West Riding, County Yorkshire, England.

Sarah C. WILLIAMS was born on December 17, 1799, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

On the morning of December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright took turns piloting and monitoring their flying machine in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Orville piloted the first flight that lasted just 12 seconds and 120 feet. On the fourth and final flight of the day, Wilbur traveled 852 feet, remaining airborne for 59 seconds. That morning, the brothers became the first people to demonstrate sustained flight of a heavier-than-air machine under the complete control of the pilot. They built their 1903 glider in sections in the back room of their Dayton, Ohio, bicycle shop. That afternoon, the Wright brothers walked the four miles to Kitty Hawk and sent a telegram to their father, Bishop Milton Wright, back home in Dayton: Success four flights Thursday morning all against twenty one mile wind started from level with engine power alone average speed through air thirty one miles longest 57 seconds inform Press home Christmas. Telegram, Orville Wright to Bishop Milton Wright, announcing the first successful powered flight, December 17, 1903.

December 18

Bourgoon BROUCARD & Catherine LEFEVRE were married on December 18, 1666, Bedford, Livingston, New Amsterdam Colony , Long Island New York, 345 years ago.

Christian BUTZ (1756-1821) was born on December 18, 1756, in Springfield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Christian was the daughter of Michael BUTZ (1721-1779) born in Springfield Township & Maria Elizabeth WEBER (1730-1795) born in Hinzweiler, Pfaltz, Germany. Christian was the step 4^th great-grandaunt of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

Lena May CRONK (1884-1927) was born on December 18, 1884, in Alexandria, Virginia. Lena May was the daughter of Charles Fenton CRONK (1852-1918) born in Jermantown, Providence District, Fairfax County, Virginia. & Georganna Lucretia COXEN (1855-1897) born in Prince Georges County, Maryland. Lena May was the granddaughter of Charles Greenberry CRONK (1817-1866) born in New York & Sarah Anna "Susanna" MILLS (1833-1866) born at Burke Plantation , in Providence District, Fairfax County, Virginia. Lena May was the sister of Annie Lucretia CRONK Linton (1888-1956) and the aunt of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

Elizabeth Linton FOWLER (1887-1973) & Walter D. NATH (1890-?) were married on December 18, 1912, in Wilmington, Newcastle County, Delaware, 99 years ago. Elizabeth was the daughter of Lewis Linton FOWLER (1859-1914), born in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania & Matilda A. BAKER (1864-?) born in Pennsylvania. Elizabeth & Walter had two known children; Caroline NATH born on October 12, 1913, and Ruth Augusta NATH born on August 6, 1916, both born in North Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Elizabeth was the 2^nd cousin of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

Emma Lloyd HALLOWELL (1890-?) was born on December 18, 1890, in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Emma was the daughter of Edwin S. HALLOWELL (1852-1921) born in Bethayras, Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania & Mary Waterman LINTON (1853-?) Born in Fox Chase, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Emma was granddaughter of Joseph W. HALLOWELL (1830-?) & Hannah LLOYD (1830-?) both born in Bethayras. Emma was also the granddaughter of Charles LINTON (1828-?) & Hannah WATERMAN (1830-?), both born in Fox Chase. Emma was the 5^th cousin of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

Debra Elaine SHIVERS & Minister Robert Nolen PURYEAR were married on December 18, 1981, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 30 years ago. Debra is the daughter of Jeroll Dean SHIVERS (1929-2008) & Frances Dell BIRD. Debra is the granddaughter of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) & Clara Myrtle GRAY-Sadler Bird (1900-1988). Debra is 12^th cousin twice removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987). Also, the 1^st cousin of Terry Louis LINTON.

Debra Elaine SHIVERS & Minister Robert Nolen PURYEAR were married on December 18, 1981, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 30 years ago. Debra is the daughter of Jeroll Dean SHIVERS (1929-2008) & Frances Dell BIRD.

Mary Eliza STEWART was born on December 18, 1848, in Yorkville, York District, York County, South Carolina.

Sarah Linton STEWARD was born on December 18, 1862, in Mullica Hill, Harrison Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.

Thomas Haven SUMMERS was born on December 18, 1800, in Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky.

Mary Ruth TAYLOR was born on December 18, 1650, in Yarmouth Village, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

December 18, 1771, this is the 241^st Anniversary of Adjutant General Henry STONESTREET (1752-1812) of Baltersea Plantation, Charles County, Maryland, dinning at Mount Vernon Plantation with Martha and General George Washington. Henry and his sister Mary STONESTREET (1738-1805) and her husband Humphrey PEAKE (1732-1785) of Willow Springs Plantation, Gum Springs, Fairfax County, Virginia. were guests of at dinner at Mount Vernon, according to the December 18, 1771, entry in Washington's diary. Henry was the 7^th cousin five times removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the 3^rd great-grandfather of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987). George WASHINGTON (1731/32-1799) was the 6^th cousin five times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

December 19

Earl Alford BIRD (1919-1991) & Nancy Louise JESSUP were married on December 19, 1954, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 57 years ago. Earl was born on October 29, 1919, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Earl was the 2^nd 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. Nancy is the daughter of Grace E. & Kenneth Marshall JESSUP (1908-1991).

Michael Andrew BIRD & Heather L. BARTAY were married on December 19, 1992, in Tarrant County, Texas, 19 years ago. Michael is the son of Earl Alford BIRD (1919-1991) & Nancy Louise JESSUP. Michael is the grandson 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.

Stacy Lynn BREWER was born on December 19, 1978, in Hamilton, Hamilton County, Texas.

Ellis FRENCH & Caroline Kocher STEWARD were married on December 19, 1888, in Mullica Hill, Harrison Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey, 123 years ago.

Caroline KOCHER was born on December 19, 1822, in Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

Joesphine HALLOWELL was born on December 19, 1894, in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

Joan SHEAFE was Christened on December 19, 1562, in the Saint Dunstons Church, in Cranbrook, County Kent, England.

Thomas STONESTREET & Polly NICHOLLS were married on December 19, 1799, in Montgomery County, Maryland, 212 years ago.

John Bird THOMAS was born on December 19, 1810, in Bledsoe County, Tennessee.

Laura WALL was born on December 19, 1904, in Washington, District of Columbia.

On this day, December 19, 1777, General George WASHINGTON led his army of about 11,000 men to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to camp for the winter.

December 20

Harvey BIRD was born on December 20, 1828, in Little York, Hardin County, Kentucky.

Ironmaster Mounce BIRD, Jr., & Hannah PENNYBACKER were married on December 20, 1795, in Shenandoah County, Virginia, 216 years ago.

Marion Wylie BIRD was born on December 20, 1913, in Columbia County, North Carolina.

Reverent Ross BIRD & Margaret A. STEWART were married on December 20, 1867, in McLennan County, Texas, 144 years ago.

Sally BIRD was born on December 20, 1814, in Pendleton County, Virginia.

Harriet CLAYPOOLE was born on December 20, 1795, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Mounce GORE was born on December 20, 1793, in New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Jacob LEFEVRE was born on December 20, 1669, in Strasburg, Chateau Chinon, Nivernois, France.

Mary LINTON & George BILES were married on December 20, 1726, in Falls Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 285 years ago.

Mary LINTON & Nehemiah BLACKSHAW, Sr., were married on December 20, 1716, in Falls Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 295 years ago.

Carrie Louise LOBDELL was born on December 20, 1865, in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.

Thomas OFFLEY & Anne CLETHEROW were married on December 20, 1592, in London, County Middlesex, England, 419 years ago.

Robert Coleman ROSS was born on December 20, 1793, in Pennsylvania.

Katherine SHEAFFE was born on December 20, 1584, in Cranbrook, County Kent, England.

William Linton SMITH was born on December 20, 1856, in Yardley, Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Mary Jane SUMMERS was born on December 20, 1798, in Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky.

Elizabeth THOMAS was born on December 20, 1791, in Shenandoah County, Virginia.

On This day, December 20, 1606, this is the 405^th anniversary of the Virginia Company of London, first expedition to settle Virginia. The explorers and colonist set sail in three small ships, the Discovery, the Susan Constant and the Godspeed, on December 20, 1606.

On this day December 20, 1803 the Louisiana Purchase was formally transferred from France to U.S. for $27M

December 21

Andrew BAXTER (1759-1816) was born on December 21, 1759, at Mount Zion Plantation , in Warren County, Georgia. Andrew married Elizabeth HARRIS (1766-?), in circa 1786. Andrew’s granddaughter, Sarah "Sallie" C. J. BAXTER (1828-1910) married William Edgeworth BIRD (1825-1867) on February 24, 1848, in Athens, Hancock County, Georgia. William was the second cousin twice removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Anthony "Andy" Clyde BLY was born on December 21, 1947, in Alexandria, Virginia. Andy is the son of Clyde Branson BLY (1921-1994) born in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia, & Madeline "Madge" Elizabeth LINTON (1922-1991) born near Fort Hunt, in the Mount Vernon District, Fairfax County, Virginia. Andy is the grandson of Anthony BLY (1900-1923)& Mary Ellen SAGER (1901-1996) both born in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Andy is also the grandson of Charles "Charlie" Edward LINTON (1890-1958) born in the Mount Vernon District, Fairfax County, Virginia & Annie Lucretia CRONK (1888-1956) born in Alexandria, Virginia. Andy is the great-grandson of Ananias BLY (1847-1910) born at Fishers Hill, Shenandoah County, Virginia & Annie Catherine BEELER (1863-1911) born in Shenandoah County, Virginia. Andy is also the great-grandson of Sarah Frances & Nathaniel Branson SAGER (1866-1937) both born in Hardy County, West Virginia. Andy is also the great-grandson of John Edward LINTON (1838-1901) born at Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania & Sallie Fenmor STONESTREET (1861-1926) born in Port Tobacco, Charles County, Maryland. Andy is the 12^th cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the nephew of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

Anthony "Andy" Clyde BLY was born on December 21, 1947, in Alexandria, Virginia. Andy is the son of Clyde Branson BLY (1921-1994) & Madeline "Madge" Elizabeth LINTON (1922-1991)

Ida Jane CROFFORD was born on December 21, 1881, in Pleasant Grove, Wood County, Texas.

Thomas FOULKE & Elizabeth CURTIS were married on December 21, 1688, in Chesterfield, Burlington County, New Jersey, 323 years ago.

Johann Nicholas KOCHER was born on December 21, 1727, in Hangwiller, Lorraine, France.

Abner NASH & Elizabeth HINTON were married on December 21, 1706, Saint Mary’s Church, in Parish Tenby, in County Pembrokeshire, Wales, 305 years ago.

Amanda Jane Hiers NEWTON was born on December 21, 1835, at Black Creek, in Bryan County, Georgia.

Henry STACKHOUSE was born on December 21, 1606, in Giggleswick, Parish York, County Yorkshire, England.

Paul WINDER & Deborah Louise O'BRIEN were married on December 21, 1981, in Ely, County Cambridgeshire England, 30 years ago.

On this day December 21, 1816 - Indiana was admitted to the Union as the 19th American state.

December 22

Edward Marshall BIRD was born on December 22, 1960, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

Susan Kay BIRD was born on December 22, 1961, in Texas.

Mary Blanche BOEHLER was born on December 22, 1934, in Waggoner, Montgomery County, Illinois.

Nicole Marie BOWMAN was born on December 22, 1969, in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, Washington.

Arthur Preston BYRD was born on December 22, 1860, in Corvallis County, Oregon.

Lucille Evans CAMP was born on December 22, 1890, in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

Sarah COWGILL & Samuel HAND were married on December 22, 1756, in the Duck Creek Quaker Meeting House, in Kent County, Delaware, 255 years ago.

Sarah E. CROFFORD was born on December 22, 1887, in Pleasant Grove, Wood County, Texas.

Edward E. FARIS was born on December 22, 1876, in Medaryville, Jasper County, Indiana.

Sarah Eileen DAWSON was born on December 22, 1937, in Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia.

Edith GORE & James POTEET were married on December 22, 1825, 186 years ago.

Madeline "Madge" Elizabeth LINTON (1922-1991) & Clyde Branson BLY (1922-1994) were married on December 22, 1941, in Washington, District of Columbia, 70 years ago, fifteen days after Pearl Harbor and the United States interned into World War II. They were married by Revert Freeley Rohrer at his church office, located at 1121 East Capital Street in Washington, District of Columbia. Madge was the seventh child of Charles "Charlie" Edward LINTON (1890-1958) & Annie Lucretia CRONK 1888-1956). Madge was born on August 29, 1922, at Hunters Station, near Fort Hunt, Mount Vernon District, Fairfax County, Virginia. Madge married Clyde Branson BLY (1922-1994) the son of Anthony BLY (1900-1923) and Mary Ellen SAGER (1901-1986). Clyde was born on September 15, 1921 in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Mary E. LOVETT was born on December 22, 1856, in Langhorne Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Elizabeth P. NASH was born on December 22, 1828, in Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee.

Frank Edwin O'BRIEN was born on December 22, 1914, in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Harness Lee RUDDLE was born on December 22, 1862, in Branch, Pendleton County, Virginia.

J. F. TIMMS & Ellen MOORE were married on December 22, 1867, in Tipton County, Tennessee, 144 years ago.

December 23

James Edward BIRD, Jr., & Elizabeth Rochell BANKS were married on December 23, 1959, in Darlington County, South Carolina, 52 years ago.

Glesoly Leon BIRD was born on December 23, 1972, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

Mary BIRD was born on December 23, 1753, in Birdsboro, Amity Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Merish Martha BIRD & Joseph L. VAN DYKE were married on December 23, 1829, in Rutherford, Rutherford County, North Carolina, 182 years ago.

Pearl Catherine BIRD was born on December 23, 1879, in the York District, York County, South Carolina.

Rebecca B. BIRD & Zach Apleton CHAMBLESS were married on December 23, 1869, in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, 142 years ago.

Sally BIRD & Levi RUE were married on December 23, 1799, in Maryland, 212 years ago.

Martha BUCKMAN was born on December 23, 1795, in Newtown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Ralph COOKSEY (1891-?) was born on December 23, 1891, in Dentsville, Charles County, Maryland. Ralph was the son of Kay & T. H. COOKSEY (1870-?). Ralph married Caroline Olive WILSON (1895-?) on October 20, 1913, in Washington District of Columbia. Caroline was the daughter of Theodore F. WILSON (1869-?) born in Emmerton, Richmond County, Virginia & Catherine Arnold LINTON (1873-?) born at Sheridan Point Plantation, Fairfax County, Virginia. Catherine was the daughter of Jerome D. LINTON (1839-1910) born in Newtown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania & Laura Virginia ARNOLD (1844-1909) born in Piscataway, Prince Georges County, Maryland. Caroline was the second cousin of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

John C. FOWLER was born on December 23, 1921, in Logan Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

Sarah KINGAREE was born on December 23, 1790, in Shenandoah County, Virginia.

David LINTON was born on December 23, 1804, in Smithville Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Roubin MOORE was born on December 23, 1796, in Shenandoah County, Virginia.

William Saint Clair MOORE was born on December 23, 1796, in Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Robert Paul RANDALL & Vallera MCWHIRTER were married on December 23, 1925, in York County, South Carolina, 86 years ago.

Mary ROSS was born on December 23, 1765, in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Edward STONESTREET Sr., was born on December 23, 1705, in Saint Johns Parish Prince Georges County, Maryland.

Johann Jacob WEBER was born on December 23, 1740, in Hinzweiler, Rheinland Pfalz, Germany.

December 24

Annie Henrietta BIRD & Thomas James CLARKE were married on December 24, 1912, in McLennan County, Texas, 99 years ago.

Cynthia Ann BIRD & Matthew ALLEN were married on December 24, 1840, in Ohio, 171 years ago.

Joseph BIRD was born on December 24, 1697, in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut.

Martha Lou Elizabeth BIRD & Young G. G. PARRISH were married on December 24, 1871, in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, 140 years ago.

Anna May BYRD & Burton Daniel SMITH were married on December 24, 1895, in Pendleton County, Oregon, 116 years ago.

Rogerina Wilhelmina CLAY was born on December 24, 1914, in Shennadoah, Fremont and Page Counties Iowa.

Marcus HULING & Matsey DOUGHERTY were married on December 24, 1764, at Fort Duquesne, Berks City, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 247 years ago.

Esther Lee KESTER & John George Alexander MAUNEY were married on December 24, 1909, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, 102 years ago.

Milledge McCALL was born on December 24, 1803, in Bryan County, Georgia.

Pearl Allena RANDALL was born on December 24, 1912, in York, York District, York County, South Carolina.

Phoebe Jane RUDDLE was born on December 24, 1860, in Branch, Pendleton County, Virginia.

Kimberly Jo THURMAN was born on December 24, 1980, in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas.

Jacob WILSON Jr., was born on December 24, 1919, in Washington, District of Columbia.

December 25

Edna Lee BIRD & William Monroe WEBSTER were married on December 25, 1917, in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, 94 years ago.

George Washington BIRD was born on December 25, 1842, in Junction, Kimble County, Texas.

Samuel BIRD & Huldie Delilah NELSON were married on December 25, 1889, in McLennan County, Texas, 122 years ago.

John Boehm BLY was born on December 25, 1812, at Mulberry Run, in Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Mary Catherine BYRD & Ben SPINNING were married on December 25, 1860, in Pierce County, Washington, 151 years ago.

Jane Catherine CARROLL was born on December 25, 1830, in the York District, York County, South Carolina.

Misty Ann CHAPPELL was born on December 25, 1983, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

Jennett COWGILL & Bernard LANE were married on December 25, 1687, in the Burlington Quaker Meeting House in Burlington County, New Jersey, 324 years ago.

Eli FARIS & Isabel JONES were married on December 25, 1834, in Indiana, 177 years ago.

Ellis FRENCH was born on December 25, 1836, in Mullica Hill, Harrison Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.

James P. GORE was born on December 25, 1786, in Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Mary HOWARD was born on December 25, 1732, in Middlesex County, Virginia.

Gladys Eoline HUNT was born on December 25, 1897, in Dacusville, Pickens County, South Carolina.

Emily JONES was born on December 25, 1822, in Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio.

John LINTON was born on December 25, 1726, in Newcastle Upon The Tyne, County Northumberland, England.

Albert Coles MARQUIS was born on December 25, 1861, in Marshall, Clark County, Illinois.

Elijah Smith MCSWAIN & Ava HERNDON were married on December 25, 1907, in South Carolina, 104 years ago.

Sarah Tallulah NORRIS was born on December 25, 1850, in South Carolina.

Elizabeth RANSOWER & Rezin HOBBS were married on December 25, 1815, in Frederick County, Maryland, 196 years ago.

Kinsey E. RIDGE was born on December 25, 1851, Langhorne Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Anna Marie RISHEL was born on December 25, 1744, in Macungie Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

Samuel ROBESON was born on December 25, 1726, in Pennsylvania.

William Mastin WILLIAMS was born on December 25, 1777, in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia.

Elizabeth Margaret ZIRKEL was born on December 25, 1846, in Champaign County, Kansas.

Marietta ZIRKLE was born on December 25, 1848, in Champaign County, Kansas.

This is the 235^th Anniversary of Washington's crossing of the Delaware River, which occurred on Christmas Day, December 25, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, was the first move in a surprise attack organized by George Washington against the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey. Planned in partial secrecy, Washington led a column of Continental Army troops across the icy Delaware River in a logistically challenging and dangerous operation. Other planned crossings in support of the operation were either called off or ineffective, but this did not prevent Washington from successfully surprising and defeating the troops of Johann Rall quartered in Trenton. The army crossed the river back to Pennsylvania, this time burdened by prisoners and military stores taken as a result of the battle.

December 26

John BIRD was born on December 26, 1670, in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

Thompson BIRD was born on December 26, 1828, in the Louisiana Territory.

Demos Henry CROFFORD was born on December 26, 1893, in Pleasant Grove, Wood County, Texas.

Marion Cornelious CROFFORD was born on December 26, 1860, in Troy, Pike County, Alabama.

Joseph LINTON was born on December 26, 1765, in Parish Dean, County Cumberland, England.

Eugene Baxter MARQUIS was born on December 26, 1856, in Marshall, Clark County, Illinois.

Mary Emily VALLANDINGHAM & James E. RUSSELL were married on December 26, 1920, in Saint Mary's County, Maryland.

Steven VASQUEZ was born on December 26, 1954, in Los Angeles County, California.

December 27

Andrew H. BIRD was born on December 27, 1836, at Millers Creek, in Millersburg, Callaway County, Missouri.

Benjamin Franklin BIRD & Cora Lee KLECKLEY were married on December 27, 1917, in North Carolina, 94 years ago.

Judge Mark BIRD Sr., was born on December 27, 1810, in Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Thomas BIRD was born on December 27, 1844, in the Missouri Territory.

John BUTLER, III & Jane ELLIOTT were married on December 27, 1599, in Newlands Hall, Parish Roxwell, County Essex, England, 412 years ago.

Julian CARROLL was born on December 27, 1851, in Grover, Rutherford County, North Carolina.

Jeremiah Woolston CROASDALE & Sarah WILSON were married on December 27, 1825, in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 186 years ago.

George E. DAVIS Sr., was born on December 27, 1861, in Maryland.

George W. FARIS was born on December 27, 1839, I n Marion County, Indiana.

Horace Elijah HOBBS & Florence Evelyn WISE were married on December 27, 1894, in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, 117 years ago.

William HORTON, Jr., & Drusilla MELTON were married on December 27, 1828, in Rutherford, Rutherford County, North Carolina, 183 years ago.

Arthur LINTON was born on December 27, 1679, in Carlisle, County Cumberland, England.

Steben LINTON was born on December 27, 1679, in Carlisle, County Cumberland, England.

William M. LORD was born on December 27, 1618, in Towchester, County Northamptonshire, England.

Lucretia PADGETT was born on December 27, 1837, in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Annie T. SORRELL was born on December 27, 1884, in Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

Mary Ann THOMPSON was born on December 27, 1839, in Clinton, Butler County, Pennsylvania.

Johann Jacob WEBER was born on December 27, 1694, in Hinzweiler, Pfaltz, Germany.

December 28

Estella "Stella" Irene BIRD was born on December 28, 1881, in Severance County, Kansas.

William BIRD was born on December 28, 1777, in Loudoun County, Virginia.

Mary BLACKSHAW was born on December 28, 1705, in Northampton Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Marcy CROASDALE was born on December 28, 1723, in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Laverne Brandy EMMONS was born on December 28, 1951, at Caswell Air Force Base, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

Burr HARRISON Sr., was christened on December 28, 1637, in the Saint. Margaret’s Church, in Westminster, London, England.

Dwight LINTON was born on December 28, in Ogema, Saskatchewan, Canada.

William Yerby LINTON was born on December 28, 1818, in Nelson County, Kentucky.

Armstead Thorton MILLS & Ann Elizabeth JOY were married on December 28, 1854, in Fairfax County, Virginia, 157 years ago.

Sofia Marie ROBERTSON was Christened on December 28, 2009, in the Saint Issac Jogues Catholic Church, in Parkville, Baltimore County, Maryland.

December 28, 1732, This is the 279^th Anniversary of the first known ad for "Poor Richard's Almanack" in the Pennsylvania Gazette.

December 29

George Hull BIRD was born on December 29, 1819, in Bath County, Virginia.

Isaac Newton BIRD was born on December 29, 1860, in East Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

Francis Marion BYRD & Sarah GILBERT were married on December 29, 1851, in Savannah, Carol County, Illinois, 160 years ago.

Mary Emma CRONK was born on December 29, 1892, in Alexandria, Virginia.

Hannah DEHAVEN was born on December 29, 1737, in Providence, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

Hardy Edwin DELLINGER was born on December 29, 1902, in Jerome, Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Lori Larue FARMER was born on December 29, 1978, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

Lydia HALLOWELL was born on December 29, 1884, in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

Esther Lee KESTER was born December 29, 1889, at Kings Mountain, in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

William LINTON & Sevina MAND were married on December 29, 1559, in Wakefield, County West Yorkshire, England, 452 years ago.

Mary Ann MASTERS was born on December 29, 1822, in Overton County, Tennessee.

Emma Caroline "Carrie" MENDLER was born on December 29, 1855, in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey.

Michael Davis PRIM was born on December 29, 1947, in Texas.

Catherine Katie RADER was born on December 29, 1773, in Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Andrew SANDOWSKI-SADOWSKI was born on December 29, 1735, in Amity Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

Christopher Porter TODD was born on December 29, 1969, in Huntington County, Pennsylvania.

December 30

Sarah Martha BALL was born on December 30, 1712, in Bewdley, Lancaster County, Virginia.

William Anderson BEENE & Elizabeth "Eliza" CONE were married on December 30, 1845, in Dallas County, Alabama, 166 years ago.

Jeffrey Britton FARMER was born on December 30, 1980, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

Elizabeth Ann FIELD was born on December 30, 1950, in South Carolina.

George Franklin LINTON was born on December 30, 1869, in Davis, Yolo County, California.

Andrew MONROE & Sarah FOXHALL were married on December 30, 1713, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, 298 years ago.

Nancy NASH was born on December 30, 1818, in Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee.

Lydia Alyce NORWOOD was born on December 30, 1982, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

William Allen THOMPSON & Mary SANDERSON were married on December 30, 1789, in the Center Presbyterian Church, in Tyrone, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 222 years ago.

Aaron QUINBY was born on December 30, 1702, in Northcastle, Westchester County, New York.

December 31

Luther BEAVERS was born on December 31, 1911, in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Jason Lyndon BIRD was born on December 31, 1976, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

Colonel Marcus "Mark" Huling BIRD (1739-1812) & Mary ROSS (1744-1790) were married on December 31, 1762, in the Christ Church, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 249 years ago. This was a double wedding with his sister Rebecca. Mark & Mary were the great-great-grandparents of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Rebecca BIRD (1744-?) & Peter TURNER, Jr., (1744-?) were married on December 31, 1762, in the Christ Church, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 249 years ago. This was a double wedding with her brother Mark. Rebecca & Peter were the great-great-grandaunt and uncle of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Caroline "Carrie" Virginia COXEN & George A. NOWLAND were married on December 31, 1872, in Alexandria, Virginia, 139 years ago.

James FLING was born on December 31, 1919.

John GORE & Lydia THOMAS were married on December 31, 1825, 186 years ago.

Major Isaac HITE & Nelly Conway MADISON were married December 31, 1782, at Montpelier Plantation, in Orange County, Virginia, 229 years ago.

Marcia Blanchard LAFOREST & John S. PERKINS were Married on December 31, 1949, in California, 62 years ago.

Terry Louis LINTON & Diane Marie BOURLAND Robinson were married on December 31, 1982, in the Mount Vernon Inn, at Mount Vernon Plantation, in Fairfax County, Virginia. Terry is the son Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) and Evelyn Virginia "Polly" BIRD . Diane is the daughter of Norman Dean BOURLAND & Mary Blanche BOEHLER Diane was born on May 29, 1958, in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.

George Mayberry PENNYBACKER was born on December 31, 1787, in Rockingham County, Virginia.

William E. RUH Jr., was born on December 31, 1946, Oskesk, Wisconsin.

John William TANNER & Mary REMLEAR were married on December 31, 1868, in Muskingum County, Ohio, 143 years ago.

William Watson THOMAN & Laura Ella REEDER were married on December 31, 1913, in Forest Grove, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 98 years ago.

Clarence Miller WILLIAMS was born on December 31, 1912, in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia.

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