Kirk Louis LINTON & Evelyn Virginia BIRD

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Marrage of

Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) & Evelyn Virginia BIRD (1922-2012)

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Evelyn Virginia BIRD (1922-2012) and Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Marriage of Evelyn Virginia BIRD & Kirk Louis LINTON

Kirk Louis Linton, (1914-1987) the founder of the Linton Research Fund Inc., married Evelyn Virginia BIRD on November 11, 1944, in Washington, Distrist of Columbia.Their wedding was witnessed by Edna Crowell (secretary to General in her office), Captain Donald Frye, Bernadette "Bernie" Thelma Linton Butler (1922-2014) ( Kirk's sister) and Randoulph "Randy" Irvin Butler (1918-2007).

Evelyn was the 4^th child of sixteen born to Jeff Augustus Bird (1893-1954) and Clara Myrtle Gray (1900-1988). Evelyn was born on May 17, 1922, in her father’s house, located at the corner of BIRD and GRACE Streets, Birdville, Fort Worth, Texas. Kirk was 3rd the child of Charles Edward Linton (1890-1958) and Annie Lucretia Cronk (1888-1956).

On August 17, 1945, at 23 years of age, Evelyn and 31 year old Kirk became the parents of Kenneth Edward Linton born in Alexandria, Virginia.

On November 8, 1949. at 27 years of age, Evelyn and 35 year old Kirk became the parents of Terry Louis Linton born in Alexandria, Virginia.

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Below: Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) in 1945.

Elevely Virginia BIRD (1922-2012) in 1941

Kirk & Evelyn New Years Eve 1954

“We exist because of our ancestors, let’s try not to forget them”

"That’s a beautiful and profound statement. Our ancestors’ experiences, struggles, and achievements have shaped the world we live in today. It’s important to honor and remember them, as they are a part of our history and identity”