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July 7

Susannah ARENTS (1641-?) was born on July 7, 1641, in the Netherlands. Sasannah married Williams REYNIERSZEN (1638-1709) of Oldenburgerton, Netherlands. They were married on April 10, 1660, in Haarlem, Nieuw Amsterdam, Long Island, New York. Susannah was the grandmother of Anna Catherine VAN GEZEL (1689-1748) and Reverent George Aeneas ROSS (1679-1753). Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) was 5th great-grandson of Susannah and Terry Louis LINTON is her 7th great-grandson.  

 

Above Photo: Title, View of Haarlem painted in circa 1670 by artist Jacob Van RUISDAEL, technique is oil on canvas. Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Museum for Art and History........................Below Photo: Fort Nieuw Amsterdam on Manhatton Island. New York Public Library Picture Collection.

Edith Mary BIRD (1920-2005) was born on July 7, 1920, in Erath County, Texas. Edith was the daughter of George Kemper BIRD(December 31, 1895 - February 5, 19880 & Edith Mary GRINSTED (February 17, 1898 - July 21, 19750. Edith died on March 30, 2005 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at age 84. Edith was the 1st cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Sarah Angeline BIRD (1831-1904) was born on July 7, 1831, in Pendelton County, South Carolina.http://linton-research-fund-inc.com/Jeff_Augustus_Gus_BIRD_1893_1954_Project.html Sarah was the daughter of Henry C. BIRD (1782-1841) & Elizabeth MAULDIN (1784-1831). Sarah died on October 20, 1904, in Dawson, Georgia, at age 73. Sarah was the 1st cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Rebecca BLACKSHAW (1719-?) was born on July 7, 1719, in Solebury Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Rebecca was the daughter of Nehemiah BLACKSHAW (1675-1743) and Mary LINTON (1695-1769). Rebecca was the granddaughter of the Quaker emigrants John LINTON (1661-1709) and Rebekah RELFE (1670-1713). Rebecca was the 1st cousin five times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Gerald Edward BLANCHARD was born on July 7, 1938. Gerald is the son of Emery Ellsworth BLANCHARD (1892-1942) and Francis LEHMAN (1909-?). Gerald is the 1st cousin of Marjorie Blanchard LAFOREST Bird (1927-2010) the wife of J. A. "Jeff Augustus"  "Snookum" "Jimmie" BIRD.

Thomas FOULKE (1665-1739) was born on July 7, 1665, in Holinegate, County Derby, England. Thomas' granddaughter, Susan FOULKE (1805-?) married George Croasdale LINTON (1802-1863) November 9, 1824, in Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. George was the great-granduncle of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

Rebecca HALL (1714-?) was born on July 7, 1714, in Bristol Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Rebecca was the daughter of John HALL (1684-1768) and Rebecca RADCLIFFE (1684-1714) Rebecca was the 1st cousin six times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Mary Elizabeth HARDISTY (1867-1942) was born on July 7, 1867, in Oregon. Mary, in December 1883, married Arley Alexander BYRD (1858-1927). Arley was the 5th cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)  and the  3rd great-Grand nephew of of Abraham BIRD (1710-1749) and Magdalen Huling (1717-1799) the sister of Brigitte HULING (1710-1792).

Abraham KOCHER (1772-1817) and Susanna EDELMAN (1776-1855) were married on July 7, 1801, in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Abraham was the son of John Peter KOCHER (1742-1819) and Maria MESSINGER (1742-1813). Abraham was the 3rd great-Granduncle of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) and the granduncle of Doctor Lewis Colbert LINTON (1803-1876) and Sarah KOCKER (1810-1870).

Colonel Fielding LEWIS (1725-1781) was born on July 7, 1725, at Warner Hall, in Gloucester County, Virginia. Fielding was the son of John LEWIS (1694-1754) and Frances (1702-1731) Fielding married Betty Elizabeth WASHINGTON (1733-1797) on May 7, 1750, at Ferry Farm Plantation, Stafford County, Virginia. Betty was sister, of George Washington (17311799) and they were the great-granddaughter & son of Richard BALL (1645-1677) and Elizabeth LINTON (1645-1672). Betty was also the 6th cousin five times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

Painting of Fielding LEWIS (1725-1781) the builder of Kenmore, Photo Copyright 2010 - The George Washington Foundation.

Below Photo of Fielding LEWIS and Terry Louis LINTON in May of 2008 at Kenmore Plantation, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Photo by Cynthia Gayle SHUGARS Kohl.

 

Doctor Lewis Colbert LINTON (1803-1876) was born on July 7, 1803, in Newtown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Lewis was an 4th generation Quaker, born on July 7, 1803, on his father’s farm in Newtown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Lewis was the 2nd of eight children born to James LINTON (1769-1854) and Ann CROASDALE (1776-1852). Lewis attended the University of Pennsylvania and became a doctor of medicine.  Lewis married Sarah KOCHER (1810-1870) in 1827, in Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Sarah was the daughter of Peter KOCHER (1780-?) and Mary. Sarah was born in 1810, in Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Peter was the son of John Peter KOCHER (1767-?) & Susanna Christina SCHNEIDER (1769-1791) of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.   Sarah died October 8, 1870, at the Homestead Farm, known as the Linton Park Farm, Mount Vernon, Fairfax County, Virginia, at age 60. Sarah was buried at the family cemetery, known today as Methodist Union Cemetery, Alexandria, Virginia.  Lewis died six years later, on July 21, 1876, at his Sheridan Point Plantation, on the Homestead Farm, known as Linton Park Farm, Mount Vernon District, Fairfax County, Virginia, at age 73, and was buried on July 24, 1876, in the family cemetery now known as Methodist Union Cemetery, Alexandria, Virginia.  Lewis & Sarah had eight children: Mary Ann LINTON Jenkins (1828-1876); Emma Caroline LINTON Mendler Smith (1829-1909; Harriet LINTON Fuller King (1831-1912); Deborah Caroline LINTON Fowler (1834-1916); John Edward LINTON (1838-1901); Jerome D. LINTON (1839-1910); Francis "Frank" Charles LINTON (1844-1911); Morris LINTON (1848-1860) .......Doctor Lewis Colbert LINTON (1803-1876)  was the great-grandfather of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Below photo: of Doctor Lewis Colbert LINTON (1803-1876) & Sarah KOCHER (1810-1870). Doctor Lewis Colbert LINTON (1803-1876) was born on July 7, 1803, in Newtown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Lewis was the son of James LINTON (1769-1854) & Ann CROSDALE (1776-1852). Lewis married Sarah KOCHER (1810-1870) the daughter of Mary & Peter KOCHER (1780 -after 1851). Lewis and Sarah were married in 1827, in Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. They had nine children: Mary Ann LINTON Jenkins (1828-1876); Emma Caroline LINTON Mendler Smith (1829-1909; Harriet LINTON Fuller King (1831-1912); Deborah Caroline LINTON Fowler (1834-1916); John Edward LINTON (1838-1901); Jerome D. LINTON (1839-1910); Francis "Frank" Charles LINTON (1844-1911); Morris LINTON (1848-1860)

Martha MARTZ (1805-?) was born on July 7, 1805, in Tenth Legion, Rockingham County, Virginia. Martha was the daughter of Michael MARTZ (1775-1811), born on October 1, 1775, in Frederick County, Maryland and died on November 30, 1811, in Tenth Legion, Rockingham County, Virginia & Sarah HAWKINS born on January 17, 1780, in Hawkinstown, Shenandoah County, Virginia and died on October 11, 1865, in Tenth Legion, Rockingham County, Virginia. Martha died in Champaign County, Ohio. Martha was the 4th cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Thomas B. NASH (1830-?) was born on July 7, 1830, in Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee. Thomas was the son of John B. NASH (1806 - November 26, 1880) & Jane FERGUSON (October 18, 1808 - July 31, 1876), both born in Rutherford, Gibson County and both died in Brazos, McLennan County, Texas. On July 23, 1857, Thomas married Zilla W. STAGGS (1823-?), in Washington County, Texas. Thomas & Zilla had one known child, Nancy E. NASH, born in 1857, in Washington County, Texas. Thomas was the 10th cousin twice removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987), also the granduncle of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Edward QUINBY (1538-?) & Jane WHITFIELD (1547-?) were married on July 7, 1586, in Farnham, County Surrey, England. Edward was the son of John QUINBY (1495- January 8, 1557) & Jane TURNER (1500-?) both born and died in Farnham. Edward had two children from his first marriage, Thomas QUINBY (1558-1658) and Robert QUINBY (1564-?). Edward was the 9th great-grandfather of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987), on his father’s side of the family.

Green William SORRELL (1852-1888) was born on July 7, 1852 and died on August 25, 1888, in McLennan County, Texas, at age 36. Green was buried in August 1888, in the Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas. On February 3, 1884, Green married Cornelia Josephine BIRD (1862-1929), the daughter of Martin Van Buren BIRD (May 17, 1810 - March 31, 1880) & Mary H. TEAL (October 7, 1833 - March 23, 1901), in McLennan County, Texas. Cornelia was born on January 3, 1862, in Waco Springs, McLennan County, Texas, and died on November 2, 1929, in Texas, at age 67. Green & Cornelia had three known children: Annie T. SORRELL was born on December 27, 1884 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, died in 1952 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, at age 68, and was buried in 1952, in Waco, Oakwood Cemetery. Annie married Edward C. B. WILLIAMSON on July 5, 1905, in Waco, McLennan County, Texas. Edward was born about 1884 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, died on March 1, 1933, in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, at age 49, and was buried in Waco, Oakwood Cemetery; . William Martin SORRELL was born on November 10, 1886 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, and died on January 10, 1891 at age 4; George Ernest SORRELL was born on April 19, 1888 and died in 1958, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, at age 70, and was buried in Waco, Oakwood Cemetery. Cornelia was the 1st cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Anna UNCLES(1888-?)  was born on July 7, 1888, in Jefferson, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Anna was the daughter of William UNCLES (1867-?) & Hannah M. ELKINS (1867-?), both of New Jersey. On May 21, 1912, Anna married Franklin DRIVER Jr., (1888-?), in Clarksboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Franklin Jr., was the son of Franklin DRIVER Sr., & Sarah Linton STEWARD, he was born on May 21, 1888, in Whigs Lane, Salem County, New Jersey and died in Mullica Hill, Harrison Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Franklin Jr., was a bricklayer and oil dealer. He was buried in the Methodist Mullica Hill Cemetery. Franklin & Anna had two known Children: Pearl DRIVER was born on August 21, 1913 and died in 1914 in Gloucester County; Evelyn DRIVER was born on November 14, 1917 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Franklin Jr., was the 2nd cousin of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987), on his father’s side of the family.

Lillie Mae RANDALL (1890-1956) and William BLACKBURN were married on July 7, 1931, in the York District, in York County, South Carolina. Lillie Mae was the daughter of Robert Pinckney RANDALL (1859-1942) and Rachel BIRD (1862-1942). Lillie was the great-granddaughter of Colonel Edward BIRD (1781-1856) and Margaret Elizabeth SMITH (1782-1836).  Lillie was the 3rd cousin of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

 

July 8

Scott David BENSON was born on July 8, 1983, in Chicago, Illinois.

Catherine Caty BIRD was born July 8, 1780, in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

Cynthia Diana BIRD was born on July 8, 1958, in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.

John Phifer BIRD, Sr. and Gladys Eoline HUNT were married on July 8, 1919, in North Carolina.

Joseph BROWN was born on July 8, 1737, in Buckingham Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.

Henry Ledbetter CARROLL was born on July 8, 1831, in Lincoln Co., North Carolina.

Jacob KOCHER was born on July 8, 1811, in Easton, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania.

Sarah E. LINTON was born on July 8, 1871, at Sheridan Point Plantation, Fairfax Co., Virginia.

Carl Andrew PENN was born on July 8, 1921, in Alexandria, Virginia.

Nancy Ann PENNYBACKER was born on July 8, 1789, at Pine Forge, in Shenandoah Co., Virginia.

Hugh ROSS was born on July 8, 1681, in Balblair, Parish Tain, County Rosshire, Scotland.

July 9

Frank Thomas BYRD (1871-1956) was born on July 9, 1871 in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon and died on July 29, 1956, in Sandy, Clackamas County, Oregon, at age 85. Frank was the son of Daniel Houck BYRD (July 9, 1871 - July 29, 1956) & Maria ALEXANDER (February 15, 1882 - December 23, 1946) both born in Pilot Rock. On October 9, 1909, Frank married Carrie Luella HEACOCK (1882-1946) in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon. Carrie was born on February 15, 1882, in Pilot Rock and died on December 23, 1946, in Oregon, at age 64.

Known Children from this marriage were:

i. Lorena Mae BYRD was born on October 21, 1910 in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.

ii. Alaw Heacock BYRD was born in 1911 in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.

iii. Arlene BYRD was born on February 20, 1912 in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.

iv. Alvin Howard BYRD was born on February 10, 1913 in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon and died on July 26, 1984 at age 71.

v. Maurice Melvin BYRD was born on March 22, 1918 in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.

vi. Frank Byrdette BYRD was born on April 14, 1919 in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.

vii. Warren Edwin BYRD was born on May 4, 1920 in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon and died on November 12, 1924 at age 4.

viii. Nina A. BYRD was born in 1921 in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.

ix. Adeline BYRD was born in 1923 in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.

Judith CRAWFORD (1705-1772) was born on July 9, 1705, in Hanover County, Virginia and died in 1772, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. at age 67. In 1728, Judith married Joseph TERRY (1717-1785) in Hanover County, Virginia. Joseph was the son of Mr. TERRY & Elizabeth IRBY (1697-1760). Joseph was born in 1717 and died on December 19, 1785 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. at age 68. Judith & Joseph were the 4th great-grandparents of Clara Myrtle GRAY-Sadler Bird (1900-1988) And the 5th great-grandparents of Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012)

Nine known children from this marriage were:

i. Champness TERRY was born in 1729 in Halifax County, Virginia and died on December 4, 1785 in Charlestown, South Carolina, at age 56.

ii. Elizabeth TERRY was born in 1731 in Halifax County, Virginia.

iii. Thomas TERRY was born in 1735 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia and died in 1789 in Bedford County, Tennessee, at age 54.

iv. Lucy TERRY was born in 1737 in Culpeper, Orange County, Virginia and died on June 21, 1788 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, at age 51.

v. David TERRY was born in 1739 in Halifax County, Virginia and died in January 1797 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, at age 58.

vi. Joseph TERRY was born in 1740 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia and died in 1820 in Greenville County, North Carolina, at age 80.

vii. Anna TERRY was born in 1751 in Halifax County, Virginia.

viii. Thomas TERRY was born on June 15, 1757 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia and died on June 10, 1837 in Barren, County, Kenkucky, at age 79.

ix. Anna TERRY was born in 1784 in Greenville County, North Carolina and died in June 1865 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, at age 81.

 

Asa CARY (1757-?) was born on July 9, 1757, in Newtown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Asa was the son of Samuel CARY (1711-1766) & Sarah STACKHOUSE (August 6, 1718 - May 25, 1808). Asa married Agnes ASHBURN (1756-?), they had known child, Mary CARY (1775-October 13, 1815). Mary was born in Northampton Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. On October 1, 1796, Mary married Thomas LINTON (January 3, 1768 - July 27, 1829) Thomas was the 2nd great-granduncle of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987), on Kirk’s father’s side.

Emily HOLLINGSWORTH (1815-?) was born on July 9, 1815, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Emily was the daughter of Paschal HOLLINGSWORTH (February 23, 1773 - May 17, 1852) & Mary "Polly" WILSON (September 1, 1772 - June 2, 1832). Emily was the granddaughter of James WILSON (September 14, 1742 - August 21, 1798) & Rachel BIRD (1749- April 14, 1786). Also, Emily was the 2nd cousin twice removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Henry KIBLER (1870-1908) was born on July 9, 1870. Henry was the son of John KIBLER(March 12, 1837 - July 16, 1922 & Anna ANDERSON (January 12, 1847 - May 11, 1926). Henry died on May 28, 1908, in California, at age 37. Henry was the granduncle of Marjorie Blanchard LAFOREST (June 12, 1927 - 2010). Marjorie married J. A. "Jeff Augustus" BIRD, on June 27, 1944, in Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California.

Jonas KOCHER (1784-?) was born on July 9, 1784, in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Jonas was the son of John Peter KOCHER (March 29, 1742 - April 19, 1819) & Maria MESSINGER ( March 14, 1742/43 - May 18, 1813) In 1810, Jonas married Maria Catherine EDELMANN, the daughter of John Conrad EDELMAN & Anna Catharine YEAGER, in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Maria was born on October 21, 1787 in Easton and died on January 12, 1845, in Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, at age 57. Jonas was the 3rd great-granduncle of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987), on Kirk’s father’s side. Jonas died on March 30, 1839, in Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, at age 54.

Known Children from this marriage were:

i. Jacob KOCHER Jr., was born on July 8, 1811 in Easton, Jacob married Julia NICHOLS in 1831. Julia was born about 1812 in Pennsylvania and died on May 1, 1899 in Kendall, New York, at age 87.

ii. John Peter KOCHER was born on May 3, 1813 in Easton, Northampton County, Penn-sylvania and died on September 1, 1897 in Oakridge, Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, at age 84. John married Polly GARLOCK in 1833, in New York.. Polly was born in 1813 in New York. John next married Susan WEBSTER circa 1826, in Montgomery County, New York. Susan was born in 1812 and died in 1830 in Montgomery County, New York, at age 18.

iii. Christopher KOCHER was born on May 15, 1815 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania and died on November 7, 1895 in Sparta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan,. at age 80. Christopher married Mary HUGHS in 1843 in Brighton, Monroe County, New York. Mary was born on March 31, 1819 in Brighton, Monroe County, New York and died on May 9, 1892, in Sparta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. at age 73.

iv. Mary Edelman KOCHER was born on May 31, 1816 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania and died on February 1, 1882 in Iowa, at age 65. Mary married Mr. EUSLEY in 1836, he was born in 1816. Mary next married Ambrose ANSLEY in 1836. Ambrose was born about 1816. Mary next married Mr. COMLEY, he was born about 1816.

v. Samuel KOCHER was born on January 12, 1818 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennslvania.

vi. Jonas Henry KOCHER was born on August 30, 1819 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania and died on May 10, 1899, in Mount Hope, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, at age 79. Jonas married Lucinda WOOD circa 1839 in Pennsylvania, she was born about 1819 in Pennsylvania. Jonas next married Mary E. SURR about 1840, in Monroe County, New York, she was born about 1819.

vii. George William KOCHER was born on August 15, 1822 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania and died on July 10, 1887 in Wisconsin, at age 64. George married Lucy Ann PRIEST on March 28, 1872, in Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin. Lucy was born on November 17, 1840 in Johnson, Ripley County, Indiana and died in 1906 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, at age 66. George next married Lucinda A. BABCOCK on February 20, 1844, in Addison, Monroe County, New York. Lucinda was born on May 15, 1828, in Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York and died on March 19, 1871, in Wisconsin, at age 42.

viii. Aaron Edelmann KOCHER was born on April 1, 1825 in Ludlowville, Tompkins County, New York and died in February 1903 in Oakhill, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, at age 77. Aaron married Marlina KESSLER about 1845 in New York. Marlina was born about 1825 in New York.

ix. Catherine Ann KOCHER was born on April 7, 1828 in Chili, Monroe County, New York and died on May 29, 1886, in Canon City, Fremont County, Colorado, at age 58. Catherine married George CHISHOLM about 1846, in New York. George was born about 1828 in New York.

Erastus MARTZ (1813-1884) was born on July 9, 1813, in Tenth Legion, Rockingham County, Virginia and died on December 18, 1884, in Adams, Champaign County, Ohio, at age 71. Erastus was the son of Michael MARTZ  (October 1, 1775 -November 30, 1811) & Sarah HAWKINS (January 17, 1780- October 11, 1865). Erastus was the 4th cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Raphael NEALE (1570-1643) & Jane Baker FORMAN (1590-1615) were married on July 9, 1612, in County Northamptonshire England. Raphael was the son of John NEALE (1550-1610)& Grace BUTLER (1560-?). Raphael was born in 1570 in Wollaston, County Northamptonshire, England and died on December 10, 1643, in Drury Lane, London, County Middlesex, England, at age 73. Jane was born in 1590, in County Northamptonshire, England and died in 1615 in Drury Lane, London, England, at age 25. They had one child, James NEALE(1615-1684) was born in 1615 in Drury Lane, London, England and died on March 29, 1684 at Wollaston Manor, Charles County, Maryland, at age 69. In 1646, James married Anna Maria GILL, the daughter of Benjamin GILL (1695-?) & Mary MAINWARING (1695-?). Raphael was the 8th great-granduncle of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954), also the 2nd cousin ten times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987), on Kirk’s father’s side

Rebecca Darlene SHIVERS & Jerry Micheal UTLEY (1956-2011) were married on July 9, 1975, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Jerry was born September 9, 1956 and died in 2011, in South Lake, Tarrant County, Texas. Rebecca is the daughter of Jeroll Dean SHIVERS (March 9, 1929 - August 30, 2008) & Frances Dell BIRD. Rebecca is also, the granddaughter of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954), & Clara Myrtle GRAY-Sadler (1900-1988)  and the 12th cousin twice removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987),

Anna Catharine WEBER (1722-?) was christened on July 9, 1722, in the Hinzweiler Reformed Church, in Hinzweiler, Rheinland Pfalz, Germany. Anna was the sister of Maria Elizabeth WEBER Messinger (July 11, 1730 - September 6, 1795). Johannes MESSINGER (1640-?) & Barbara BOETSCH (1640-?) both from Reutlingen, Schwarzwaldkries, Württemberg, Germany, were the 8th great-grandparents of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987),

Sarah WILSON (1799- ?) was born on July 9, 1799, in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Sarah was the daughter of Joseph WILSON & Mary BLAKELY, she was born into the Quakers - Religious Society of Friends and died on July 1, 1866, in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, at age 66. She was buried in July 1866 in Middletown Quaker Meeting House Cemetery. Sarah married Jeremiah Woolston CROASDALE, the son of Robert CROASDALE & Hannah WOOLSTON, on December 27, 1825 in Middletown Township. Jeremiah was born on September 14, 1793, in Middletown Township and died in 1873, in Newtown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, at age 80.

Sarah & Jeremiah had four known children:

i. Mary Woolston CROASDALE was born on August 2, 1826, in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Mary married Moses PAXSON about 1846, in Pennsylvania. Moses was born about 1826, in Pennsylvania.

ii. John Wilson CROASDALE was born on May 1, 1829, in Middletown Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania and died on January 19, 1894, in Newtown Twp., Bucks County, Pennsylvania, at age 64. He was buried in 1894, in the Newtown Quaker Meeting House Cemetery. John married Elizabeth B. PARRY, the daughter of Thomas Fell PARRY & Mary EASTBURN, in 1862 in Middletown Township. Elizabeth was born on April 16, 1832, in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and died in Newtown Township. She was buried in Newtown Quaker Meeting House Cemetery.

iii. Hannah CROASDALE was born on January 28, 1831, in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Hannah married Charles W. KIRKBRIDE about 1851, in Pennsylvania Charles was born about 1830 in Pennsylvania.

iv. Robert Morris CROASDALE was born on October 14, 1834, in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

July 10

 

Martha G. ARNOLD (1862-1864) was born on July 10, 1862, in Carrollton, Carroll County, Maryland. Martha was the daughter of John H. ARNOLD (1816-?) & Mary CRISWELL (September 9, 1821 - March 16, 1892). Martha died on July 10, 1864, in Carrollton, Carroll County, Maryland, at age 2. Martha was the half-sister of Laura Virginia ARNOLD (October 30, 1844 - September 28, 1909) who married Jerome B. LINTON (May 12, 1839 - May 12, 1910) on November 30, 1863, in Washington, District of Columbia. Jerome was the granduncle of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) on his father’s side.

Daniel Houston BIRD (1833-1903) was born on July 10, 1833, in Dixon Mills, Marengo County, Alabama. Daniel was the son of Daniel BIRD (January 23, 1809 - January 7, 1885) & Minerva GOODBREAD (1810- September 22, 1867). Daniel died on November 4, 1903, in Pandura County, Texas, at age 70. Daniel married Perlinah Jennie LEWIS (1833-?). Daniel & Perlinah had one known child, James Abraham BIRD (1872-?) Born in Pandura County, Texas. James married Thanie Jane TEMPLE (1872-?). Daniel was the 4th cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

John Henry BIRD (1845-1885) was born on July 10, 1845, in Floyd County, Virginia. John was the son of Benjamin Valentine BIRD (February 14, 1814 - April 11, 1886)  &Catherine Cole SAUNDERS (March 30, 1824 - March 31, 1908).  John died on August 30, 1885, in Topeka, Kansas, at age 40. John married Mary Victoria DILLS(1853-1950) on November 15, 1870, in Clear Fork, Bland County, Virginia. Mary was born on December 10, 1853 in Tazewell County, Virginia and died on February 3, 1950, at age 96. John was the 5th cousin of  Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

John & Mary had nine known children:

i. Lola Imogen BIRD was born on August 17, 1871 in Clear Fork, Bland County, Virginia and died on June 4, 1895, in Barton County, Kansas, at age 23.

ii. Millard Washington BIRD was born on July 4, 1873, in Clear Fork, Bland County, Virginia and died on August 21, 1899, at age 26.

iii. Nancy Catherine BIRD was born on August 26, 1875, in Clear Fork, Bland County, Virginia and died on July 25, 1941, at age 65.

iv. Charles Luther BIRD was born on October 16, 1875, in Clear Fork, Bland County, Virginia and died on September 5, 1957, at age 81.

v. George Benjamin BIRD was born on August 5, 1879, in Gray, Barton County, Kansas and died on August 10, 1950, at age 71.

vi. William Henderson BIRD was born on August 5, 1879, in Barton County, Kansas and died on September 18, 1909, at age 30.

vii. Henry Daniel BIRD was born on November 14, 1881, in Barton County, Kansas and died on August 21, 1957 in Larned, Kansas, at age 75.

viii. Robert Lafayette BIRD was born on September 5, 1883, in Barton County, Kansas.

ix. Edgar Lee BIRD was born on May 9, 1885 in Barton County, Kansas and died on August 21, 1969, at age 84.

Margaret Ann BIRD (1857-1930) was born on July 10, 1857, in Grover, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
Margaret was the daughter of Marcus Ross BIRD (January 9, 1816 - September 1, 1887) & Dorinda Alice NANCE (September 2, 1832 - December 9, 1857). Margaret died on October 7, 1930, in Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina, at age 73, and was buried in October 1930, in the Kings Mountain, Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. Margaret was the 2nd cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) Margaret married John Harvey KESTER Jr., (1852-1920) the son of John Harvey KESTERSr., (1819-1898) & Lovica INMAN (1828-1898). in circa 1879, in Cleveland County, North Carolina. John was born on March 21, 1852, in Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina and died in 1920 in Kings Mountain, at age 68, and was buried in 1920 in the Kings Mountain, Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.

Margaret & John had six known Children:

i. Clarence Harvey KESTER was born on December 1, 1879 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina. Clarence married Hattie MARTIN about 1900, in North Carolina. Hattie was born about 1879 in Pendleton District, South Carolina and died in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina

ii. George Walter KESTER was born on November 1, 1881, in Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina. George married Elizabeth "Lizzie" SEAY about 1901. Elizabeth was born about 1881 in Lexington County, South Carolina.

iii. Grier Love Smith KESTER was born in 1884 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina. and died in 1965 in Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, at age 81. He was a textile leader an a attorney & tax consultant. In 1959, his office was located at 1117 Blanding Street, Columbia, South Carolina. Grier married Frances "Nee" Elisabeth YATES (1883-1972) the daughter of Thad YATES &Nancy Jane PINION, about 1901 in North Carolina. Frances was born in 1883, in Vienna, Austria, died in 1972 in Bostic, Rutherford County, North Carolina, at age 89, and was buried in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Bostic, Rutherford County, North Carolina.

iv. Reverent John Marcus KESTER was born on April 25, 1887 in Cleveland County, North Carolina died in 1936, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, at age 49 and was buried in 1936, in the Wilmington, First Baptist Church Cemetery. He was called to the Shelby, North Carolina First Baptist Church on April 15, 1919 and served until 1922. He then went to the Baptist headquarters in Richmond, Virginia to serve as secretary of the foreign mission board later accepting a call from the First Baptist Church in Wilmington, North Carolina in 1924 where he served until his death in 1936. John married Anna Elizabeth LAWSONin 1907, in North Carolina. Anna was born about 1887 in Boston, Massachusetts and died in Charlotte, North Carolina.

v. Esther Lee "Essie" KESTER was born on December 29, 1889, in Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina and died in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Esther married John George Alexander MAUNEY (1889-?),the son of Thomas Henry MAUNEY &Sarah HOLMES, on December 24, 1909, in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

vi. Melvin Bird KESTER was born on August 16, 1895 in Cleveland County, North Carolina died on December 25, 1895, in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

Martha M. BIRD (1843-?) was born on July 10, 1843, in Farmington, Fulton County, Illinois. Martha was the daughter of Henry BIRD (1804- September 1, 1878) & Elizabeth Emmeline KIMSEY (February 20, 1822 - October 18, 1893). Martha was the 4th cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Samuel Evans BOSTIC (1830-1910) was born on July 10, 1830, in Bostic, Rutherford County, North Carolina. Samuel was the son of John BOSTIC (1805- September 22, 1873) & Cynthia Judith HARRILL ( December 8, 1808 - December 15, 1861). Samuel died on January 11, 1910, in Shelby, Rutherford County, North Carolina, at age 79. Samuel’s sister, Susannah M. BOSTIC (October 25, 1828 - ?) married William "Henry" Henderson CARROLL (February 14, 1821 - November 6, 1912) the granduncle of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Robert Irwin BOYLEN (1893-1961) was born on July 10, 1893, in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon. Robert was the son ofHerbert BOYLEN (1854- April 27, 1933) & Maggie Matilda BYRD (October 21, 1868 - August 17, 1955). Robert died on April 11, 1961 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, at age 67. Robert was the 5th cousin once removed of of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Isaac DEFORREST (1616-1674) was born on July 10, 1616, in Leiden, Holland and died in 1674 in the New Amsterdam Colony, at age 58. On June 9, 1641, Isaac married Sarah du TRUAX (1625-1692) the daughter of Philippe Antoni Du TRUAX(July 18, 1586 - September 8, 1653) & Susanna du CHESNE ( June 30, 1601 - 1654) in the New Amsterdam Colony. Sarah was born in 1625 in New Amsterdam Colony and died on November 9, 1692 in the Albany Colony, at age 67. Phillipe du TRUAX (1530-?) of Roubaix, Flanders, Belgium, France, was the 10th great-grandfather of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Nicholas Alan KAVANAGH was born on July 10, 1987, in Houston, Harris County, Texas. Nicholas is the son of Kevin Scott KAVANAGH & Jan Elizabeth BIRD. Nicholas is the grandson of Albert Irvin BIRD (March 31, 1925 - October 10, 2008) & Vera Lee MARTIN. Also, the great-grandson of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) & Clara Myrtle GRAY-Sadler Bird (1900-1988) and the 12th cousin three times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Emma KIBLER (1872-1962) was born on July 10, 1872. Emma was the daughter of John KIBLER(March 12, 1837 - July 16, 1922) & Anna ANDERSON (January 12, 1847 - May 11, 1926). Emma died on August 1, 1962, in California, at age 90. Emma married Albert E. BLANCHARD (1874-1947), the son of Francis D. BLANCHARD(November 8, 1834 - 1909) & Sarah M. (February 9, 1837 - 1874), in 1854, in California. Albert was born on May 8, 1874 and died on March 14, 1947 in California, at age 72. Emma was the grandmother of Marjorie Blanchard LAFOREST (June 12, 1927 - 2010) who married J. A. "Jeff Augustus" "Jimmie" BIRD on June 27, 1944, Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California.

Emma & Albert had nine known children:

i. Sarah Myrtle BLANCHARD was born on April 17, 1897 in Iowa and died on October 28, 1963 in Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California, at age 66. Sarah married Joseph Aureal LAFOREST on March 14, 1918 in CA. Joseph was born on July 24, 1891, in Canada and died on November 21, 1962, in Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California, at age 71.

ii. Emery Ellsworth BLANCHARD was born on October 13, 1898 and died on January 8, 1942 in California, at age 43. Emery married Francis LEHMAN on August 28, 1926, in California Francis was born on May 6, 1909.

iii. Clarissa Tamagine BLANCHARD was born on August 7, 1900 in California. Clarissa married Howard MUXLOW on April 5, 1919, in California. Howard was born on March 28, 1900 in California and died on December 11, 1964 at age 64.

iv. William John BLANCHARD was born on March 4, 1902 in California. William married Margaret KENNY on June 17, 1926, in California.

v. Cecil Albert BLANCHARD was born on February 13, 1904 in California. Cecil married Verna JARCHOWon September 17, 1932, in California Verna was born on May 7, 1908 in California.

vi. Mildred Emma BLANCHARD was born on May 10, 1906 in California.

vii. Walter Bernie BLANCHARD was born on December 6, 1908 in California. Walter married Joyce THORSTENSON on March 21, 1951, in California. Joyce was born on August 7, 1911 in California.

viii. Louise Marie BLANCHARD was born on December 4, 1911 and died on June 15, 1960 in California, at age 48. Louise married Robert OSGOOD on August 21, 1932, in California Robert was born on June 19, 1906 in California.

ix. Erwin Howard BLANCHARD was born on November 5, 1918 in California. Erwin married Ruth KLYNSTRE on September 7, 1940 in California. Ruth was born on November 21, 1919, in California.

Christina KOCHER (1786-1861) was born on July 10, 1786, in Quemahoming, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Christina was the daughter of the emigrants John Michael KOCHER(1731-1808) &)Anna Catherine ROKEL (1750-1810) both born in Holtzenhausen, Dillenberg, Nassau Germany and both died in Quemahoming, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Christina died on September 13, 1861, in Quemahoming, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, at age 75. Christina married Jacob LOHR in 1805, in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Jacob was born on November 13, 1784, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and died on February 26, 1851 in Quemahoming, Somerset County, Pennsylvania at age 66. Christina was the 1st cousin five times removed of of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Known Children from this marriage were:

i. Martha LOHR was born in 1806 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

ii. Margaret Rebecca LOHR was born on March 3, 1807 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania and died on October 29, 1881 at age 74.

iii. Samuel LOHR was born on May 7, 1808, in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

iv. Elizabeth LOHR was born on April 16, 1809 in Stoystown, Somerset County, Pennsylvania and died in 1888, at age 79.

v. Jacob LOHR was born on July 6, 1811 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

vi. Michael LOHR was born on September 11, 1813 in Quemahoning, Somerset County, Pennsylvania and died on August 24, 1883 in Davidsville, Somerset County, Pennsylvania at age 69.

vii. Valentine LOHR was born on July 11, 1816 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania and died on October 25, 1889, at age 73.

viii. Emanuel LOHR was born on July 14, 1819 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania and died on August 24, 1893 at age 74.

ix. George LOHR was born on July 23, 1823 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania and died in 1893, at age 70.

x. Joseph John LOHR was born on January 5, 1825 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania and died on November 25, 1885 in Stoystown, Somerset County, Pennsylvania at age 60.

xi. Daniel LOHR was born on October 16, 1827 in Stoystown, Somerset County, Penn-sylvania and died on March 2, 1908 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, at age 80.

Hugh LATHAM (1899-1900) was born on July 10, 1899, in Alexandria, Virginia. Henry was the son of Hugh Joseph LATHAM (March 12, 1868 - July 27, 1941) & Maud Lee KELLY (August 3, 1871-February 24, 1945). Henry died on July 20, 1900, in Alexandria, Virginia, at age 1. Henry was the 3rd cousin of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) on his mother’s side of the family

Ann LAWLER (1731-1773) was born on July 10, 1731, in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware and died on May 3, 1773, in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, at age 41. Ann was the daughter of Andrew LAWLER (1707-?) & Mary (1715-1788). On August 17, 1751, Ann married Colonel George ROSS (May 10, 1730 - July 14, 1779) the son of Reverent George Aeneas ROSS (1679- November 22, 1753) & Anna Catherine VAN GEZEL (October 1, 1689 - 1748) in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. George was born on May 10, 1730, in New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware and died on July 14, 1779, in Philadelphia, at age 49. George was buried on July 16, 1779 in Christ Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. George was a signer of the Declaration of Independence for the Pennsylvania Colony. Ann LAWLER & George ROSS had six children. (To be continued A-Work-in-progress) (e-mail at Terry_L_Linton@linton-research-fund-inc.com if I do not finish this.)

Charles William NOWLAND (1872-1913) was born on July 10, 1872, in Fairfax County, Virginia. Charles was the son of George A. NOWLAND(November 3, 1853 - October 3, 1928) & Caroline "Carrie" Virginia COXEN (February 17, 1854 - September 29, 1935). Charles died on November 6, 1913, in Alexandria, Virginia, at age 41. Charles was the 1st cousin once removed ofKirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Frank Ashbury NOWLAND Jr., (1927-1970) was born on July 10, 1927, in Fairfax County, Virginia. Frank was the son of Frank Ashbury NOWLAND Sr., (November 1, 1898 - September 9, 1957) & Fannie E. MOZINGO (1908-1937). Frank died on January 29, 1970 in Virginia, at age 42. Frank was the 2nd cousin once removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Andrew Stewart PRIM & Dorothy Nell DAVIS were married on July 10, 1945, in Waco, McLennan County, Texas. Dorothy is the daughter of Earl Ray DAVIS (February 26, 1894 - November 24, 1972) & Grace Truman ABERNATHY (1894-?). Dorothy was the 2nd cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Cecil Jay RUSHING was born on July 10, 1960, in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas. Cecil is the son of James Albert RUSHING & Laura Ann ELLIS. On June 30, 1988, Cecil married Tracey Lynn JENSEN is the daughter of John Harold JENSEN & Beatrice "Betty" Jean BIRD, in Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas. Tracey was born on June 29, 1963, in Orlando, Florida. Tracey is the granddaughter of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954).

Mary SMITH (1768-1848) was born on July 10, 1768, in Chatham County, North Carolina and died on March 26, 1848, in Liberty, Hendricks County, Indiana, at age 79. Mary married Isaac PETTY (168-1859) the son of William PETTY Jr., (1736-1822) & Mildred PHELPS (1738-1826), in 1788 in Chatham, North Carolina. Isaac was born on May 7, 1768, in Orange County, North Carolina and died on June 8, 1859 in Liberty, Hendricks County, Indiana, at age 91. Isaac & Mary were the 4th great-grandparents of Travis Louis LINTON & Wade Farris LINTON on their mother’s side of the family.

Mary & Isaac had known children:

i. Guilford PETTY was born in 1788 and died in 1862 in Arkansas, at age 74.

ii. Joseph PETTY was born on September 23, 1792 in Chatham, North Carolina and died in 1893, in Fountain City, Fountain, Indiana, at age 101.

iii. Rutherford PETTY was born in 1795 in Chatham, North Carolina and died on July 29, 1828 in Guilford, North Carolina, at age 33.

iv. William PETTY was born on February 14, 1798 in Pittsboro, Chatham County, North Carolina and died on February 5, 1864, in Henry, Henry County, Tennessee, at age 65.

v. Elizabeth PETTY was born on October 12, 1799, in Chatham County, North Carolina.

vi. John H PETTY was born on April 18, 1804 in Chathan County, North Carolina and died in 1865, in Henry, Henry County, Tennessee, at age 61.

vii. Keziah PETTY was born in 1806 in Chatham County, North Carolina and died in 1846, in Carroll County, Tennessee, at age 40.

viii. Joshua PETTY was born on October 16, 1806 in Chatham County, North Carolina and died in 1864, in Pope County, Arkansas, at age 58.

ix. Johnathan PETTY was born on April 12, 1819 in North Carolina and died in Morgan County, Indiana.

x. Jesse PETTY was born on August 11, 1820 in North Carolina.

xi. Mary Ann PETTY was born on March 14, 1822 in Chatham County, North Carolina and died on February 4, 1890, in Hendricks County, Indiana, at age 67.

xii. James B PETTY was born on May 4, 1824 in North Carolina and died on January 5, 1892 in Hendricks County, Indiana, at age 67.

xiii. Isaac PETTY was born on January 10, 1826 in Chatham County, North Carolina and died in 1920, at age 94.

xiv. George PETTY was born on May 23, 1828 in Chatham County, North Carolina.

xv. Nathaniel PETTY was born on June 6, 1830 in Chatham County, North Carolina and died on December 30, 1906, in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois, at age 76. Nathaniel married Ann Mariah Wood. Ann was born on February 10, 1831, in Mercer County, Kentucky and died on February 24, 1918 in Douglas, Effingham County, Illinois, at age 87.

xvi. Abraham PETTY was born on February 18, 1832 in Chatham County, North Carolina.

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Sir John SOMERVILLE (1429-1491) 4th Baron of Linton & Helen HEPBURN (1408-1457) were married on July 10, 1446, in Hailes Castle, in Prestonkirk, East Lothian, Scotland. Helen HEPBURN was born in 1408 in Hailes Castle, Prestonkirk, East Linton, Scotland and died in March 1457, in East Linton, Scotland, at age 49. Helen married John SOMERVILLE (1429-1491) the son of William SOMERVILLE (1388-1456) & Janet MOWAT (1389-1458). John was born in 1429, in Cowthally Castle, Carnwarth, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in November 1491, in Cowthally Castle, at age 62. John was the 5th cousin 15 times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

John & Helen had five known children:

i. Helen SOMERVILLE was born in 1446 in Hailes Castle, Prestonkirk, East Linton Scotland.

ii. John SOMERVILLE was born in 1463 in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died on September 9, 1513 in Flodden, Branxton, Northumberland, England, at age 50.

iii. Alison SOMERVILLE was born in 1467 in Carnwarth, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

iv. Agnes SOMERVILLE was born in 1469 in Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

v. William SOMERVILLE was born in 1484 in Carnwarth, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Jessie THATCHER (1821-1843) was born on July 10, 1821, in Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio. Jessie was the son of Joseph THATCHER & Elizabeth LINTON, He was born into the Quakers- Religious Society of Friends and died on November 8, 1843 in Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, at age 22. Jessie never married and was buried in 1843, in Wilmington Quaker Meeting Cemetery. Jessie was the 2nd cousin twice removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Elizabeth THOMPSON (1777-1800) was born on July 10, 1777, in Lancaster, Lancester County, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was the daughter of emigrant William THOMPSON (July 5, 1736- September 3, 1781) & Catherine ROSS (1734- December 1, 1809). Elizabeth married Joseph Leger HAPPORT. Joseph was born in 1777 in France. Elizabeth died on April 24, 1800 in childbirth, in New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware, at age 22. Elizabeth is the 1st cousin three times removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) Charles William Talmag PETTY (1917-2011) was born on July 10, 1917, Montrose, Cumberland County, Illinois. Charles was the son of William Nathan PETTY (April 29, 1896 - November 14, 1942) & Margaret May KINGERY (July 6, 1900 - May 3, 1970). Charles died on March 14, 2011 in North Bend, Coos County, Oregon, at age 93. Charles was the granduncle of Travis Louis LINTON & Wade Farris LINTON on their mother’s side of the family.Docia "Nellie" PETTY (1898-1946) was born on July 10, 1898, in Union, North Carolina. Docia was the daughter of James Dallas PETTY (March 6, 1855 - September 10, 1922) & Tobitha J. (September 10, 1922 - September 1925). Nellie died on August 12, 1946, at age 48. Nellie was a cousin of Travis Louis LINTON & Wade Farris LINTON on their mother’s side of the family.

Robert de BRUCE (1274-1329) was born on July 11, 1274, at Turnberry Castle, in Ayrshire, Scotland. Robert was the son of Robert de BRUS (1243-1304) & Marjorie Countess of Carrick, Scotland.

July 11

Robert de BRUCE (1274-1329) was born on July 11, 1274, at Turnberry Castle, in Ayrshire, Scotland. Robert was the son of Robert de BRUS (1243-1304) & Marjorie Countess of Carrick, Scotland. Robert was King of Scotland of the House of BRUS, and great-grandson of the second daughter of David, earl of Huntingdon, brother of William I. Married Isabella, daughter of Donald, earl of Mar Elizabeth, daughter of Richard, earl of Ulster. Died aged 54, having reigned 23 years between 1306 and 1329. We have two ROSS Family Tree members, four LINTON Family Tree members, and two SOMERVILLE Family Tree members plus more to come that paid homage to Robert de Bruce and were Knighted by Robert. Then we have all of our Balliol and Comyn Family Tree members that were against Robert.

Anthony BLY (1853-1886) was born on July 11, 1853, in Tumbling Run, Fishers Hill, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. Anthony was the son of William BLY (1810-1863) & Susanna HAMMAN (1816-1891) Anthony married Rebecca J. MILLER (1860-?) on April 10, 1879. Anthony is part of Clyde Branson BLY (1921-1994) & Madeline "Madge" Elizabeth LINTON Bly (1922-1991) family tree.

Karen Lynn CLEARY was born on July 11, 1989, in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Karen is the daughter of Margaret Ann BIRD & Richard L. CLEARY. Karen is the granddaughter of Franklin Delano "Buddy" BIRD & Rita Aline PULLIAM. Karen is the 3rd great-granddaughter of Nicolas James PULLIAM (1824-?) and Mariah Eysha HISE (1824-?) . Karen is the 6th great-granddaughter of Ironmaster William BIRD (1706-1761) the Founder of Birdsboro, & Brigitte HULING (1710-1792)

James Turner DICKEN (1790-1864) was born on July 11, 1790, in Edgecombe Co., North Carolina. James was the son of Benjamin DICKEN (1743-1794) & Catherine STONESTREET (1747-1835). James was the 8th cousin four times removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954). Also the 1st cousin four times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Andrew ELLICOTT III (1708-1741) was born on July 11, 1708, in Collumpton, County Devon, England. Adrew was the son of Andrew ELLICOTT II (1684-1766) & May FOX (1687-1759). Andrew was 2nd cousin to of Master millwright, Isaiah LINTON (1739-1775) and Sarah HIRST (1741-1823).

Francis ELLICOTT was born on July 11, 1713, in Collumpton, County Devon, England. Andrew was the son of Andrew ELLICOTT II (1684-1766) & May FOX (1687-1759). Andrew was 2nd cousin to of Master millwright, Isaiah LINTON (1739-1775) and Sarah HIRST (1741-1823).

Jacob Adelbert KOCHER (1855-1927) was born on July 11, 1855, in Brockport, Monroe Co., New York. Jacob was the son of Christopher KOCHER (1815-1895) & Mary HUGHS (1819-1892). Jacob was the 3rd great-grandson of Johannes KOCHER (1657-1730) &Anna MERTZ (1663-1732). Jacob was the 2nd cousin three times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

Martha KOCHER (1855-1858) was born on July 11, 1855, in Brockport, Monroe Co., New York. Martha was the daughter of Christopher KOCHER (1815-1895) & Mary HUGHS (1819-1892). Martha was the 3rd great-granddaughter of Johannes KOCHER (1657-1730) &Anna MERTZ (1663-1732). Also the 2nd cousin three times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

Valentine LOHR (1816-1889) was born on July 11, 1816, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Valentine was the son of Jacob LOHR (1784-1851) & Christina KOCHER (1786-1861). Valentine is the 2nd great-grandson of Johannes KOCHER (1657-1730) &Anna MERTZ (1663-1732). Also the 2nd cousin four times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

Candice Elizabeth VIAR, the daughter of Elizabeth Ann "Betty" BLY & Dennis Frederick VIAR married Michael D. RITCHIE on July 11, 1998, in Prince William County, Virginia. Candice is the granddaughter of Madeline "Madge" Elizabeth LINTON (1922-1991) & Clyde Branson BLY (1921-1994).

Maria Elizabeth WEBER (1730-1779) was born on July 11, 1730, in Hinzweiler, Pfaltz, Germany. Maria was the daughter of Johann Jacob WEBER (1694-1744) & Anna Cecelia REICHARD (1699-1744). Maria married Michael BUTZ (1721-1779) in 1748, in Springfield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Maria was the 5th Step great-grandmother of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

 

July 12

Frank Lafayette BIRD, Sr. (1913-1994) & Ora Gail MARTIN (1916-2010) were married on July 12, 1936, in the Ridetop Baptist Church, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. Frank was the son of Thomas Jefferson BIRD (1861-1931) & Drusilla GAY (1868-1948). Frank was the 3rd great-grandson of Ironmaster William BIRD (1706-1761) the Founder of Birdsboro, & Brigitte HULING (1710-1792) and the 8th great-grandson of Thomas GAY (1590-?) of Scotland. Gail was the daughter of Joe Frank MARTIN (1894-1988) & Myrtle YOUNG (1891-?). Frank was the brother of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954).

Georgia Helen BIRD was born on July 12, 1925, in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.

Kenneth Dean BIRD & Pamela SAINT AMEND were married on July 12, 1975, in Texas.

John BUTLER IV was born on July 12, 1600, in Roxwell, County Essex, England.

Edwin Oscar BURT was born on July 12, 1841, in Winterset, Madison Co., Iowa.

Andrew J. "Drew" HOLSENBACK was born on July 12, 1986, in Woodbridge, Prince William County, Virginia.

Jehu Oscar EVERETT was born on July 12, 1809, in Bulluck Co., Georgia.

Theodore FARIS was born on July 12, 1871, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Francis "Frank" Charles LINTON was born on July 12, 1844, in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Thomas LITTON &  Mary WEBSTER were married on July 12, 1648, in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Joseph McCLUNG was born on July 12, 1776, in Greenbrier County, Virginia.

Anderson Newman RUDDLE was born on July 12, 1845, in Branch, Pendleton County Virginia.

John A. LINTON & Jeannette BRADLEY were married on July 12, 1855, in Washington, DC.

Emilie Lawrence REED was born on July 12, 1883, in Fort Omaha, Nebraska.

Herbert Morgan BOYLEN was born on July 12, 1890, in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.

July 13

Ellen Catherine BIRD was born on July 13, 1846, in the York District, York County, North Carolina. Ellen was the daughter of Washington Smith BIRD (1813-1864) & Catherine JAMES (1821-1894). Ellen was the great-granddaughter Colonel Edward BIRD (1781-1856) & Margaret Elizabeth SMITH (1782-1836) the 2nd great-granddaughter of Ironmaster William BIRD (1706-1761) the founder of Birdsboro & Brigitte HULING (1710-1792). Ellen was the 2nd cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Emigrant Agnes HATHORNTHWAITE (1633-1684) was born on July 13, 1633, in Parish Tethem, County Yorkshire, England. Agnes was the daughter of William HATHORNTHWAITE (1607-1633) & Elizabeth (1611-1633). Agnes died on August 20, 1684, in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, at age 51 and was buried in the Middletown Quaker Meeting House Cemetery Yard. On May 1, 1662, Agnes married Thomas CROASDALE (1644-1682) the son of William CROASDALE (1618- November 29, 1666) & Elizabeth HAYHURST (1615- April 18, 1672), in Newhey, County Yorkshire, England. Thomas was born on May 20, 1644 in Settle In Bollard, Waddington, Newhey, County Yorkshire, England and died on August 20, 1682 in Neshaminy, Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, at age 38. He was buried on September 2, 1682 in Neshaminy Quaker Meeting House Cemetery Yard, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Thomas & Agnes and their family arrived in America at the port of Philadelphia, on June 26, 1682, on board the LAMB . Thomas & Agnes were the 7th great-granduncle and aunt of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

Thomas & Agnes had six known children:

i. Alice "Alis" CROASDALE was born on July 26, 1663 in Settle in Bollard, Newhey, County Yorkshire, England and died after 1690 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Alice arrived in America at the port of Philadelphia, on June 26, 1682, on board the LAMB . Alice married David POTTS in Philadelphia. David was born about 1663 in Llangirrig, Montgomeryshire, Wales and died after 1690 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Alice next married John POTTS about 1679. John was born in 1658 in Llangirrig, Montgomeryshire, Wales and died in 1698 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, at age 40.

ii. William CROASDALE was born on December 7, 1664 in Settle in Bollard, Newhey, County Yorkshire, England. William arrived in America at the port of Philadelphia, on June 26, 1682, on board the LAMB. He died on January 10, 1714/15 in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, at age 50, and was buried on January 30, 1714/15 in the Middletown Quaker Meeting House Cemetery Yard. On February 10, 1688/89, William married Elizabeth HAYHURST (September 3, 1669= 1691) the daughter of Cuthbert HAYHURST II (1632- January 2, 1682/83) & Mary RUDD (1631 - July 24, 1686) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth and her family arrived in America at the port of Philadelphia, on June 26, 1682, on board the LAMB also. Elizabeth was born on September 3, 1669 in Eastington, Slaidburn, County Yorkshire, England. She died in 1691 in Neshaminy, Bucks County, at age 22 and was buried in 1691 in the Neshaminy Friends Meeting House Cemetery Yard. William next married Sarah WILSFORD in 1698, in Falls Township, Bucks County. Their Marriage Intentions were recorded on June 3, 1698, jn the Falls Quaker Meeting House. Sarah was born in 1664 in England and died in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

iii. John CROASDALE was born on May 14, 1666 in Settle in Bollard, Newhey, Yorkshire, England. Sixteen year old, John arrived in America at the port of Philadelphia, on June 26, 1682, on board the LAMB with his family. John died on October 14, 1706 in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, at age 40 and was buried on October 16, 1706 in Middletown Quaker Meeting House Yard. John married Marah "Mara" CHAPMAN (1666-?) the daughter of John CHAPMAN (1645-?) & Jane, on February 28, 1696/97, in Middletown Township. Marah was born in 1666, in England and died in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

iv. Elizabeth CROASDALE was born on November 5, 1667 in Settle in Bollard, Newhey, Yorkshire, England. Fourteen year old, Elizabeth arrived in America at the port of Philadelphia, on June 26, 1682, on board the LAMB with her family and died on June 2, 1683 in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania at age 15. She was was buried on June 4, 1683, in the Middletown Quaker Meeting House Cemetery Yard.

v. Mary CROASDALE was born on August 30, 1669 in Settle in Bollard, Newhey, County Yorkshire, England. She was born into the Quakers-Religious Society of Friends. Thirteen year old, Mary arrived in America at the port of Philadelphia, on June 26, 1682, on board the LAMB with her family. She died on October 14, 1716, in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania at age 47, and was buried on October 16, 1716 in Middletown Quaker Meeting House Cemetery Yard. Mary married William SMITH about 1689 in Bucks County, William was born about 1669 in England and died in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

vi. Bridget CROASDALE was born on June 30, 1671 in Settle in Bollard, Newhey, County Yorkshire, England. Eleven year old, Bridget arrived in America at the port of Philadelphia, on June 26, 1682, on board the LAMB with her family. Bridget died on February 26, 1700/01 in Neshaminy Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, at age 29, and was buried on February 27, 1700/01, in the Neshaminy Quaker Meeting House Cemetery Yard. Bridget married John COWGILL I the son of Ralph COWGILL & Ellen STACKHOUSE, on August 19, 1693, in the Neshaminy Quaker Meeting House. John was born on July 8, 1665 in Settle in Bollard, County Yorkshire, England and immerged to America with his family on board the LAMB. John died on September 2, 1731, in Trevore, Bensalem Township, Newcastle County, Delaware, at age 66.

Ashlynn Mackenzie JENSEN was born on July 13th in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. Ashlynn is the daughter of Aaron Mark JENSEN & Angela "Angie" Marlene BROWN. Ashlynn is the great-granddaughter of Mary Louise & Harold Mathew JENSEN and Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) & Clara Myrtle GRAY-Sadler (1900-1988). Ashlynn is the 2nd great-granddaughter of Thomas Jefferson BIRD (1861-1931) & Drusilla GAY (1868-1948) of Waco, McLennan County, Texas. Also the 2nd great-granddaughter of George Charles Godwin GRAY (1874-? ) & Lula Virginia "Ginny" WILLIAMS (1874-?) of Seaboard, Princess Anne County, Virginia. Ashlynn is the 5th great-granddaughter of Colonel Marcus "Mark" Huling BIRD (1739-1812) & Mary ROSS (1744-1790) of Birdsboro, Amity Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Also the 5th great-granddaughter of Joseph Elias CARROLL (1760-1836) & Elizabeth HENDERSON (1788-1840) of the York District, York County, North Carolina. Ashlynn is and the 6th great-granddaughter of Ironmaster William BIRD (1706-1761) the founder of Birdsboro & Brigitte HULING (1710-1792).  Ashlynn is the 8th great-granddaughter of the Emigrates Henrick Gerritsz "Gerrit" VAN GEZEL (1620-?) of Amsterdam, Netherlands and the 8th great-granddaughter of Williams REYNIERSZEN (1638-1709) & Susannah ARENTS (1641-?) of Oldenburgerton, Netherlands. Ave is the 11th great-granddaughter of Thomas GAY (1590-?) of Scotland. Also the 24th great-granddaughter of Earl Malcolm Macheth de ROSS (1100-1168) & Princess Aveline Ales CANMORE (1113-?) of Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Ave is the 29th great-granddaughter of Lord Wydo de BALLIOL (1000-?) of Abbeville, Oise, Picardie, France and the 29th great-granddaughter of Roger MONTGOMERY (985-?) of St. Germain, Montgomery, Normandy, France & Josceline de PONT AUDEMER (989-?) of Ponteaudemer, Normandy, France.

Charles Foulke LINTON (1825-1905) was born on July 13, 1825, in Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Charles is the son of George Croasdale LINTON (1802-1863) & Susan FOULKE (1805-?) Charles is the great-grandson of Master millwright Isaiah LINTON (1739-1775) & Sarah HIRST(1742-1823). Charles is the 1st cousin of Kirk Louis LINTON (1912-1987)

Elijah Smith McSWAIN (1884-1957) was born on July 13, 1884, in Cherokee County, South Carolina. Elijah was the son of Reverent Elijah Bonner McSWAIN (1853-1921) & Nancy Smith BIRD (1852-1937). Elijah was the grandson of Louis Hobson McSWAIN (1832-?) & Mary HAMRICK (1832-?). Elijah was the 3rd great-grandson of Ironmaster William BIRD (1706-1761) the founder of Birdsboro & Brigitte HULING (1710-1792).   Elijah was the 3rd cousin of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Jane WHITFIELD (1547-?) And Richard PORTER (1547-1594) were married on July 13, 1573, in County Sussex, England. Jane was the daughter of Robert WHITFIELD (1518-1597) & Agnes ATWOOD (1522-1591). Jane was the 9th Step great-grandmother of
Kirk Louis LINTON (1912-1987)

Lovell WILSON (1872-?) was born on July 13, 1872, in Kansas. Lovell was the son of Daniel C. WILSON (1841-1887) & Alice E. LOVELL (1841-?). Lovell was the 3rd great-grandson of Ironmaster William BIRD (1706-1761) the founder of Birdsboro & Brigitte HULING (1710-1792). and the 4th cousin of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

July 14

Annie Henrietta BIRD was born on July 14, 1895, in Waco, McLennan Co., Texas.

Henrietta BIRD was born July 14, 1818, in Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut.

John DANDRIDGE was born on July 14, 1700, at Chestnut Grove, New Kent Co., Virginia.

Barnabas Chesley GAY was born on July 14, 1809, in Jefferson Co., Georgia.

Nancy Elizabeth GRIFFIN was born on July 14, 1857, North Carolina.

Emanuel LOHR was born on July 14, 1819, in Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.

Ivory F QUINBY was born on July 14, 1817, in Albion, Kennebunk Co., Maine.

Joseph Harris STONESTREET was born on July 14, 1904, in Barnesville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.

Thomas STONESTREET Sr., was born on July 14, 1630, in Birchekn, Withyham, County Sussex, England.

Jeremy Eric WILEY was born on July 14, 1973, in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.

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