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September Birthdays & Anniversaries

Produced by Legacy 7.4 on June 19, 2009

LINTON & BIRD CHRONICLES, Volume IV, Issue 1, Spring 2009, ISSN 1941-3521

updated September 12, 2019

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September 8 continued

Drusilla GAY (1868-1948) was born on September 8, 1868, in Aquilla, Hill County, Texas. Drusilla was the daughter of Augustus "Gus" GAY (1840-1879) and Amanda Matilda NASH (1846-1920). Drusilla was the 7^th great-granddaughter of Thomas GAY (1590-?), the emigrate from Scotland to Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Drusilla is also the 4^th great-granddaughter of Abner NASH (1685-1732) and Elizabeth HINTON (1689-?), of Tenby, Dyfed, Cymru, Wales. Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) was the 7^th son of fifteen children born to Drusilla GAY (1868-1948) and Thomas Jefferson BIRD (1861-1931).

Above Photo; “Grandma Bird” Drusilla GAY Bird (1868-1948) visiting her son Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) family in Arkansas in 1942........................................Below Photo caption: Guy Rowland BIRD (1898-1949) sitting Thomas Jefferson Bird (1861-1931); standing back row Gertrude "Gertie" (1887- 1912); Hugh Orlando BIRD (1890-1964); front row Jeff “Gus” Augustus BIRD (1893-1954); Albert BIRD (1889-1908); Harriet "Hattie" Melinda (1898-1949) sitting on Drusilla Gay Bird (1868-1948) Photo taken in 1898 of the new twins in Birdsville, Fort Worth, Texas.

Ella Mae GREENE was born on September 8, 1880, in Smith County, Texas.

J. P. GREENE was born on September 8, 1839, in Burke County, Georgia.

Sarah GRISCOM was born on September 8, 1742, in Greenwich, Cumberland County, New Jersey.

Mary JONES was born on September 8, 1795, Bourbon County, Kentucky.

John Peter KOCHER & Susanna Christina SCHNEIDER were married on September 8, 1789, in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Johanna LEWIS was born on September 8, 1676, in North Farnham, Rappahannock County, Virginia.

Jane MAKEPEACE was born on September 8, 1604, in County, Northamptonshire, England.

Grace Etta SIMPSON was born on September 8, 1870, in Beloit County, Kansas.

Frederick SPANGLER & Catherine RUDDELL were married on September 8, 1791, Virginia.

Tara O'CONNELL was born on September 8, 1989, in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

Jesse WALKER was born on September 8, 1771, in Solebury Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

September 9

Cyrus BYRD was born on September 9, 1851, in Schullsburg County, Wisconsin.

Margaret HULINGS was born on September 9, 1747, in Morlatton, Amity Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Jacqueline LEE was born on September 9, 1981, in Hamilton, Hamilton County, Texas.

Carolina LEWIS was born on September 9, 1887, in Edgemoor, Chester County, South Carolina.

Edna Mable MARTIN was born on September 9, 1903, in Hill County, Texas.

John SHEAFE was christened on September 9, 1565, in the Saint Dunstons, Cranbrook, County Kent, England.

Major General Martin Luther SMITH (1819-1866) was born on September 9, 1819, in Danby, Tompkins County, New York. Martin was the father of Victor Smith (1848-1915) the husband of Saida Baxter BIRD (1848-1922). Saida was the daughter of Major William Edgeworth BIRD (1825-1867) and Sarah C. J. Baxter(1828-1910). Saida was the 3^rd cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954). Major General Martin Luther SMITH (1819-1866) on Fine-a-Grave.

Below Photo: Major General Martin Luther Smith (September 9, 1819 – July 29, 1866) was an American soldier and civil engineer, serving as a major general in the Confederate States Army. Before the Mexican-American War, as part of the United States Army's topographical engineers, he is credited with the mapping of Florida. During the Mexican-American War, he was brevetted for his performance in the mapping the valley of Mexico City prior to Winfield Scott's assaults on the city. During the Civil War, he planned and constructed the defenses of Vicksburg. In 1864, he became the head of the Engineer Corps for the entire Confederate Army.

Dorcas QUINBY (1690-?) was born on September 9, 1690, in Northcastle, Westchester County, New York. Dorcas was the son of Josiah QUINBY (1663-1728) and Mary Molyneux (1663-1728). Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) was the 4^th great-Grand nephew of Dorcas and being part of the CROASDALE Branch of the LINTON Family Tree.

Jerry Micheal UTLEY was born on September 9, 1956, in Texas.

September 10

Jeffery Michael BEAVERS was born on September 10, 1963, in Alexandria, Virginia.

Abraham BIRD was born on September 10, 1789, in Smiths Creek, Rockingham County, Virginia.

Catherine Margaret BIRD & James DEAVER were married on September 10, 1794, in Bath County, Virginia.

Catherine BIRD & John ARMSTRONG were married on September 10, 1827, in Virginia.

Eli Evans BIRD was born on September 10, 1830, in Hardin County, Kentucky.

Mary Louise BIRD & Jimmie Eugene GILL were married on September 10, 1960, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Jimmie is the son of Hurley Clendon GILL (1912-2004) and Lorraine WHITT (1916-1992). Mary is the daughter of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and Clara Myrtle GRAY (1900-1988). Mary is the 3^rd great-granddaughter of Ironmaster William BIRD (1706-1761) and Brigitte HULING (1710-1782). Mary is the 11^th great-granddaughter of Marquis Jean Paul Frederick de HULINGUES (1531-?), of the Province of Bearn, France. Mary is the 10^th great-granddaughter of Han HANSSON (1550-?), of O’Bränna, Grelsbyn, Norrb, Sweden. Mary is the 4^th great-granddaughter of William WILLIAMS (1730-1780) and Lucy TERRY (1737-1788). Mary is the 9^th great-granddaughter of Thomas GAY (1590-?), of Scotland. Mary is the 3^rd great-granddaughter of Ira CAPPS (1777-?), of North Carolina. Mary is also the 23^rd great-granddaughter of Lord Malcolm Macheth de ROSS (1100-1168) and Aveline Ales CANMORE (1113-?).

Michael Lynn BREWER was born on September 10, 1958, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

Robert Moore CUNNINGHAM Sr., was born on September 10, 1760, in Pennsylvania.

Benjamin Reeves FARIS was born on September 10, 1840, in Marion County, Indiana.

Oscar FOWLER and Gertrude BARCOLOW were married on September 10, 1917, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ida KOCHER was born on September 10, 1843, in Montgomery County, New York.

Henry R. LINTON and Martha R. SUMMERS were married on September 10, 1894, in Washington, DC.

Sarah Carlton LINTON was born on September 10, 1814, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

William LINTON and Hannah BUCKMAN were married on September 10, 1796, in the Swedes Church, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

William Bird PENNYPACKER was born on September 10, 1803, in Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Ira George Phillips (1853-1928) on September 10, 1903, married the widow Sallie Fenmor STONESTREET Linton (1861-1926). They were married, at Henderson Hall Chapel, Fort Myer, Arlington County, Virginia.

Albert Mervin PRYAR (September 10, 1937, Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County, Texas.

James Luther RANDALL and Florence ISLER were married on September 10, 1910, in South Carolina.

Thomas J. ROBESON was born on September 10, 1781, in Bladen County, North Carolina.

September 11

William Harvey BIRD was born on September 11, 1851, in the York District, in York County, South Carolina.

Martha CROASDALE was born on September 11, 1657, at Newhey, in Moorside, Parish Bradford, County Yorkshire, England.

James G. HERRING & Susan Isabella PEAKE were married on September 11, 1837, in Clark County, Missouri.

Andrew Bird JONES & Sarah CAIN were married on September 11, 1793, in Bourbon County, Kentucky.

Florence L. KOCHER was born on September 11, 1876, in Wisconsin.

Michael LOHR was born on September 11, 1813, in Quemahoning, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

David Roy LARGENT was born on September 11, 1974, in Montana.

Autumn Diane ROBINSON was born on September 11, 1979, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Adjutant General Henry STONESTREET Sr., was born on September 11, 1752, in Piscataway, Charles County, Maryland.

Charlotte Ann THEFFORD was born on September 11, 1940.

Catherine C. WILLIAMS was born on September 11, 1797, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Grandparents Day this year is September 11. Remembering my grandparents. They were Charles Edward LINTON(1890-1958) & Annie Lucretia CRONK (1888-1956) also Jeff Augustus "Gus" Bird (1893-1954) & Clara Myrtle GRAY-Sadler (1900-1988)

September 12

Rachel Woolverton BARCROFT was born on September 12, 1832, in Baileys Crossroads, Fairfax County. Virginia and died October 12, 1877, in Alexandria, Virginia. Rachel was the daughter of Ambrose BARCROFT (1793–1881) & Anna Nancy WOOLVERTON (1794–1883). Rachel married Botsford CAMP (1819–1904) on June 7 1860, in Alexandria, Virginia. Botsford was born on October 26, 1819, in St Johns, New Brunswick, Canada and died on April 30, 1904, in Washington, District of Columbia. Rachel was the second cousin two times removed of Charles Edward LINTON (1890-1958) and the second cousin three times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Lily Beth BIRD was born on September 12, 2006, in Texas. Lily is the daughter of Marda & John Alan BIRD. Lily is the granddaughter of Alan Ray BIRD & Sheila Denise BAKER. Lily is the great-granddaughter of Albert Irvin BIRD (1925-2008) & Vera Lee MARTIN.

William Henderson BIRD & Alda Mae BATMAN were married on September 12, 1900, in Parsonage, Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas. William was the son of John Henry BIRD (1845–1885) & Mary Victoria DILLS (1853–1950). William was born on August 5 1879, in Clarence Township, Barton County, Kansas and died on September 18, 1909, in Greensburg, Kiowa County, Kansas. Alda Mae was the daughter of Michael BATMAN (1848–1909) & Mary E. PATRICK (1852–1890). William was the sixth cousin of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the sixth cousin one time removed of Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012)

Elizabeth BUCKMAN (1756-1844) was born into the Quaker- Religious Society of Friends on September 12, 1756, in Newtown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was the daughter of Joseph BUCKMAN (1723-1794) & Martha CARR( 1723-1794) Elizabeth was the granddaughter of William BUCKMAN Sr., (1690-1755) born in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania & Ester PENQUITE (1694-1758) born in Daughin, England. Also the granddaughter of John PENQUITE (1665-1714) born in Daughin, England & Agnes SHARP (1669-1758) born in Shrewsburg, Shrops, England who emigrated to Bucks County Pennsylvania after 1690. Elizabeth was the great-great-great-granddaughter of Thomas BUCKMAN (1564-?) Born in Billingshurst, County Sussex, England. Elizabeth’s older brother Joseph BUCKMAN (1752-1828) married his second cousin, Elizabeth LINTON (1768-1832) the first cousin four times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

Elizabeth CHITWOOD (1822-1900) was born on September 12, 1822, in Rutherford, Rutherford County, North Carolina. Elizabeth was the daughter of Jesse CHITWOOD (1794-1856) & Sarah HORTON (1798-1882). Elizabeth was the granddaughter of James CHITWOOD (1765-?) born in Virginia and William HORTON (1767-1829) & Margaret MOORE (1781-1848) both born in Rutherford, Rutherford County, North Carolina. Elizabeth married Alexander GETTYS (1822-?) on January 2, 1840, in Rutherford, Rutherford County, North Carolina. Elizabeth & Alexander had four known children: James T. GETTYS (1842-?); Jefferson GETTYS (1844-?); Julius Y. GETTYS (1846-?) and Plato GETTYS (1848-?). Elizabeth was the twin brother was William CHITWOOD (1822-1901). Elizabeth’s older sister, Margaret CHITWOOD (1815-1853) married Charles B. BIRD (1806-1882) on January 2, 1837. Charles was the granduncle of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954).

William CHITWOOD (1822-1901) was born on September 12, 1822, in Rutherford, Rutherford County, North Carolina. William was the son of Jesse CHITWOOD (1794-1856) & Sarah HORTON (1798-1882). William was the grandson of James CHITWOOD (1765-?) born in Virginia and William HORTON (1767-1829) & Margaret MOORE (1781-1848) both born in Rutherford, Rutherford County, North Carolina. William married Sarah MAGNESS (1822-?) on November 12, 1846, in Rutherford County. William & Sarah had five known children: Julia Ann CHITWOOD (1847-?); Affk CHITWOOD (1849-?); Elizabeth CHITWOOD (1851-?); Emelian Eady CHITWOOD (1853-?) and Jesse Hill CHITWOOD (1855-?). William’ older sister, Margaret CHITWOOD (1815-1853) married Charles B. BIRD (1806-1882) on January 2, 1837. Charles was the granduncle of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954).

Guy Randolph CASSADY was born on September 12, 1885, in Crestwood, Oldham County, Kentucky.

Elizabeth DANDRIDGE was born on September 12, 1764, in Hanover County, Virginia.

Adam D. DESHONG was born on September 12, 1830, in Sipes Mill, Fulton County, Pennsylvania.

Flava Clinton DICK was born on September 12, 1879, in Blackford County, Indiana.

Nancy Ann FINLEY was born on September 12, 1791, in Jefferson County, Kentucky.

Mary Lloyd HALLOWELL was born on September 12, 1888, in Pennsylvania.

Catharine HARLAN was born on September 12, 1689, in County Down, Ireland.

Samuel HEALD (emigrant) was born on September 12, 1668, in Mobberly, Cheshire, England.

Mary Nancy HENRY was born on September 12, 1781, in Botetourt County, Virginia.

Daniel HUFFLER was born on September 12, 1773, in Franklin, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

William Kenner GAY was born on September 12, 1862, in Montgomery County, Texas.

Merril Penn GOODWIN was born on September 12, 1840, in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Flora Mabel KOCHER was born on September 12, 1873, in Sparta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Emma Lyle LANE & Zachary Taylor DUNHAM were married on September 12, 1871, in Dunlap, Harrison County, Iowa.

Martha LANE was born on September 12, 1823, in Hamilton County, Illinois.

Thomas LANE was born on September 12, 1785, in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.

Lydia L. LINTON was born on September 12, 1859, in Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio.

Nicholas LYNTON was christened on September 12, 1678, in Corbridge, Northumberland County, England.

Homer MASSENGALE & Atha Mae MARTIN were married on September 12, 1938, in Texas.

Katherine McMILLAN was born on September 12, 1667, in Inverisk, Midlethian, Scotland.

James Ian NOBLE was born on September 12, 1907, in Alexandria, Virginia.

Oliver Bird NOBLE was born on September 12, 1884, in Itasca, Hill County, Texas.

John OWINGS was born on September 12, 1783, in Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina.

Humphrey PEAKE Jr., was born on September 12, 1772, in Gum Springs, Fairfax County, Virginia.

William Humphrey PEAKE was born on September 12, 1777, in Gum Springs, Fairfax County, Virginia.

Leola PETTY was born on September 12, 1893, in North Carolina.

Mary RICHARDS was born on September 12, 1780, Hopewell, Frederick County, Virginia.

Hannah SHAFFER was born on September 12, 1813, in Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Mary Forbes STONESTREET was born on September 12, 1879, in Maryland.

Reuben Wismer TYSON was born on September 12, 1838, in Skippack, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Isaac Wismer TYSON was born on September 12, 1838, in Skippack, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Samuel Edward WATSON was born on September 12, 1965, Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas.

Samuel "Sam" WILHOIT & Nancy SPARKS were married on September 12, 1796, in Madison County, Virginia.

Alexander WILSON was born on September 12, 1565, in Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland.

Edris Laura WILSON was born on September 12, 1907, in Texmo, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Thomas WODEHOUSE, (1477-1521) Earl of Kimberley & Lady Thomasine TOWNSEND, were married on September 12, 1488, in Kimberley Manor, Kimberley, Norfolk, England. Thomas was the son of Sir Knight Edward WODEHOUSE (1445–1480) & Lady Jane SWAITHING (1445–1510). Thomas was born in 1477, in Kimberley Manor, Kimberley, Norfolk, England and died in 1521, in Thrapston, Northamptonshire, England. Thomasine was the daughter of Sir Knight Roger TOWNSEND (1430–1493) & Eleanor LUNSFOR (1435–1500). Thomasine was born in 1475 in Raynham Hall, Norfolk, England and died in 1551 in Kimberley Manor, Kimberly, Norfolk, England. Thomas was the 11^th great-grandfather of Clara Myrtle GRAY-SADLER Bird (1900-1988) and the 12^th great-grandfather of Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012).

Elizabeth YATE (1553-1634) was born on September 12, 1553, in North Burton, Yorkshire, England and died October 12, 1634 in Preston, Gloucestershire, England. Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas YATE esquire (1496–1591) & Johanne "Jone" HOWES (1500–1587). Elizabeth married John STEVENS (1540–1617). John was born on April 26 1540 in Caversham, Oxfordshire, England and died in, January 1617, in Caversham, Oxfordshire, England. Elizabeth was the 9^th great-grandaunt of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the 10^th great-grandaunt Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012)

September 13

Margaret Loretta BIRD was born on September 13, 1883, Athens, Georgia.

Joseph BUCKMAN & Martha CARR were born on September 13, 1746, in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Benjamin Franklin GAY was born on September 13, 1821, Saint Landry Parish, Louisiana.

Green D. GAY was born on September 13, 1821, Saint Landry Parish, Louisiana.

William HARRISON was born on September 13, 1702, in Stafford County, Virginia.

Amos KIRBY was born on September 13, 1889, in Mullica Hill, Harrison Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.

Conrad KOCHER was born on September 13, 1801, in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

James Nesbit LINTON & Rachel M. HUMPHREYS were married on September 13, 1833, in Virginia.

Mary Belle LOBDELL was born on September 13, 1860, in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.

Hannah V. NASH & Thomas J. HOLDEN were married on September 13, 1853, in Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee.

Doctor Walter REED (1851-1902) was born on September 13, 1851, in Gloucester County, North Carolina. Walter was the son of Reverent Lemue Sutton REED (1819-1897) and Pharaba WHITE (1827-1866). They had five children together. Walter’s father Lemue married Mary Catherine BYRD (1826-1897) on December 11, 1866 in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia. Mary was part of our Brigitte HULING ((1715-1790) Family Tree. Doctor Walter REED on Find-a-Grave.

Major Walter Reed, M.D., (September 13, 1851 – November 22, 1902) was a U.S. Army physician who in 1900 led the team which postulated and confirmed the theory that yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes, rather than by direct contact. This insight gave impetus to the new fields of epidemiology and biomedicine, and most immediately allowed the resumption and completion of work on the Panama Canal (1904–1914) by the United States.

Ann WHEELER was born on September 13, 1712, in Piscataway Parish, Prince Georges County, Maryland.

September 14

Joseph Saunders BIRD was born on September 14, 1856, in Floyd County, Virginia.

Susanna CHAPMAN was born on September 14, 1777, in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Jeremiah Woolston CROASDALE was born on September 14, 1793, in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Caroline Steward DRIVER was born on September 14, 1889, in Mullica Hill, Harrison Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.

James Ephram FARIS was born on September 14, 1832, in Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky.

Sarah LINTON was born on September 14, 1739, in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Ann Tunstall MAURY was born on September 14, 1782, in Virginia.

Catherine STONESTREET was born on September 14, 1820, in Allens Freshs, Charles County, Maryland.

James WILSON Sr., was born on September 14, 1742, in Caskardy, Shire Of Fife, Scotland.

Daniel WOTRING was born on September 14, 1772, in Whitehall, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

William WHEELER was born on September 14, 1704, in Piscataway Parish, Prince Georges County, Maryland.

September 15

Abraham BIRD & Sarah GAINES were married on September 15, 1796, at Telfair Plantation, in Effingham, Bulloch County, Georgia.

Lydia Catherine BIRD was born on September 15, 1814, in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Clyde Bronson BLY (1921–1994) was born on September 15, 1921, in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Clyde was the son of Anthony BLY (1900–1923) & Mary Ellen SAGER (1901–1986) both born in Strasburg.

Clyde married Madeline "Madge" Elizabeth LINTON (1922–1991) on December 22, 1941, in Washington, District of Columbia. Madge was the daughter of Charles "Charlie" Edward LINTON (1890–1958) & Annie Lucretia CRONK (1888–1956). Clyde was a railroad engineer for the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad.

Clyde & Madge had three children: Anthony Clyde BLY born in 1947; Garry Wayne BLY born in 1949; Elizabeth Ann "Betty" BLY born in 1957, all born in in Alexandria, Virginia.

Madge died on December 17, 1991 in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia. Clyde died on December 12, 1994, in Edinburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Both are buried at Sunset View Memorial Gardens, in Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Clyde was the 6^th great-grandson of Nicolaus BLEY (1620–1673) & Anna CAHERINA (1620–1693) of Kleeburg, Alsace, Germany. Madge was the sister of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) and 12^th cousin of Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012).

Joseph Elias CARROLL Sr., was born on September 15, 1699, in Ulster, Tyrone, Ireland.

Stephen CHAPMAN was born on September 16, 1781, in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Rachel COWGILL & Samuel WOODWARD were married on September 16, 1728, in Burlington County, New Jersey.

Robert CROASDALE Margery HAYHURST were married on September 15, 1750, in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Mattie D. CROFFORD was born on September 15, 1895, in Pleasant Grove, Wood County, Texas.

William Henry KOCHER was born on September 15, 1847, in Henrietta, Monroe County, New York.

Cyrus B. LINTON was born on September 16, 1826, in Newtown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Susannah WEST & Alcey HARRIS were married on September 15, 1809, in Davidson County, Tennessee.

George WEST & Sarah HURLOCK were married on September 15, 1740, in Maryland.

General William Gwin WISE was born on September 16, 1851, in Clyde, Bryan County, Georgia.

September 16

Elizabeth Rochell BANKS was born on September 16, 1939, in South Carolina.

Mary Mckinstrey GILLINGHAM was born on September 16, 1865, in Accotink, Fairfax County, Virginia.

Elmer Tracy HARDIN & Lula Jane LOGAN were married on September 16, 1939, in Cherokee County, South Carolina.

Widow Emma Caroline LINTON Mendler (1829-1909) & John W. SMITH (1841-1865) were married on September 16, 1864, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Emma had just lost her first husband, Adolphus MENDLER (1800-1863) on July 3, 1863, in the Battle of Gettysburg. According to the Smith Family Bible, Emma and John Smith were married at 408 Cathanne Street, by Rev Thomas C. Murphy on September 16, 1864. Emma was the daughter of Doctor Lewis Colbert LINTON (1803-1876) and Sarah KOCHER (1810-1870). Emma was the grandaunt of Kirk Louis Linton (1914-1987).

Below photo: Emma Caroline LINTON Mendler Smith (1829-1909). The daughter of Dr. Lewis Colbert Linton (1803-1876) & Sarah Kocher (1810-1870). Emma was born MAY 14, 1829 in Delaware Water Gap, Monroe Co., PA.. She died FEB 13, 1909 at 408 Cathanne Street, Philadelphia, PA. Emma married Adolphus Mendler (1823-1863) in 1854. They had four children: Emma Caroline MENDLER (1855-1944); Rosealia Linton MENDLER Percivial (1857-??); Sarah Linton MENLDER Howes (1858-1939); John MENDLE (1860-??) Adolphus MENDLER was killed, July 3, 1863, during the Battle of Gettysburg. Emma then married John W. Smith on September 16, 1864.

Louise Levis LINTON & Wilmer A. WALTER were married on September 16, 1879, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Virginia MOTIE was born on September 16, 1853, in Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky.

September 17

Phillis BIRD & John ROBERTSON were married on September 17, 1799, in Maryland.

Sarah BIRD was born on September 17, 1812, in Bath County, Virginia.

Reverent John "Johnny" William BIRD Sr., (1907-?) was born on September 17, 1907, in Dallas County, Texas. John was the 12^th of fifteen children born to Thomas Jefferson BIRD (1861-1931) and Drusilla GAY (1868-1948). John married Lillian PARKER (1907-?) John was the brother of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) also the 12^th cousin of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) through our Richard THROCKMORTON (1469-1547) and Joan BEAUFO (1470-?) Branch of the Linton & Bird family tree.

From right to left: John “Johnny” BIRD (1907-?), Drusilla Gay BIRD O'Connell (1905-1991), Frank Lafayette BIRD (1910-1994), Guy Edward “Eddie” Alford BIRD (1919-1991), ( son of Jeff Augustus “Gus” BIRD (1893-1954) Richard “Dick” Bruno BIRD (1910-1979). Photo taken in 1919, in Birdville, Tarrant County, Texas.

James BOURLAND (1723-1757) & Mary Polly CRAWFORD (1723-?) were married on September 17, 1812, in Augusta County, Virginia. James was part of the Bourland family that had adopted the children of John BIRD who was killed at Fort Bird on Lost River in the French & Indian War.

Elizabeth BUCKMAN (1806-1880) was born on September 17, 1806, in Newtown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was the daughter of Joseph BUCKMAN (1752-1828) and Elizabeth LINTON (1768-1832). Elizabeth was the 2^nd cousin three times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) Elizabeth was the great-granddaughter of John LINTON (1662-1709) and Rebekah RELFE (1670-1713) the Quaker emigrates.

Nancy V. CHITWOOD (1835-1886) & Benjamin Aaron JENKINS (1835-?) were married on September 17, 1851, in Rutherford, Rutherford County, North Carolina. Nancy was the daughter of Jesse CHITWOOD (1794-1856) and Sarah HORTON (1798-1882). Nancy was the sister-in-law to Charles B. BIRD (1806-1882). Charles was the son of George BIRD Sr., (1774-1847) and Martha "Patsy" ROBESON (1771-1836).

Georganna Lucretia COXEN (1855-1897) was born on September 17, 1855, in Prince Georges County, Maryland. Georganna was the daughter of James Henry Georganna(1833- before 1870) and Lucretia PADGETT (1837-1888). Georganna married Charles Fenton CRONK (1852-1918) on November 29, 1876. Georganna was the granddaughter of George H. PADGETT (1809-1866) and Anna HACKNEY (1809-1845). Georganna was the granddaughter of Thomas COXEN (1811- after 1881) and Georgianna (1811- after 1840). Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) was the grandson of Georganna Lucretia COXEN (1855-1897) and Charles Fenton CRONK (1852-1918).

Elizabeth Burnie FARIS (1864-1930) was born on September 17, 1864, in Haskell Station, LaPorte County, Indiana. Elizabeth was the daughter of William FARIS (1834-1909) and Mary Ann ROBINSON (1839-1908). Elizabeth is the 1^st cousin three times removed of Travis Louis LINTON & Wade Farris LINTON and is part of their FARIS Family Tree.

Hannah Warrington GILLINGHAM (1839-?) was born on September 17, 1839, in Moorestown, Burlington County, New Jersey. Hannah was the daughter of Chalkley GILLINGHAM(1807-1881) and Keziah WARRINGTON (1808-?) of Woodlawn Plantation, Fairfax County, Virginia. Doctor Lewis Colbert LINTON's (1803-1876) Codicil to his Will was witnessed and signed at Woodlawn Plantation by Chalkley on April 17, 1871.

Joshua LINTON (1785-?) was born on September 17, 1785, in the Linton Hundreds, Frederick County, Maryland. Joshua was the son of Zachariah LINTON (1758-1801) and Mary Ann MAYNARD (1754-1809). Joshua was the 6^th cousin five times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) and is part of our Annie Lucretia Cronk (1888-1956) Virginia Lintons.

Chief Justes George READ Sr., (1733-1798) was born on September 17, 1733, in New Minster, Cecil County, Maryland. This is the 234^th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. George signed for the Colony of Delaware. George was the son of John READ (1700-?), and Mary HOWELL (abt 1710-?). George was the great-granduncle of Thomas Jefferson BIRD (1861-1931). George married Gertrude ROSS (1732-1802) the sister of Colonel George ROSS 1730-1779), the 2^nd great-grandaunt of Jeff August "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954). George Read on Find A Grave

Reverent Aeneas ROSS I (1716-1782) was born on September 17, 1716, in New Castle County, Delaware. Aeneas was the son of Reverent George Aeneas ROSS (1679-1753) and Johanna Williams (1680-1725). Aeneas's son, John ROSS (1752-1776) married Elizabeth "Betsy" GRISCOM, the daughter of Andrew GRISCOM and Mary Bacon, on November 4, 1773, in the Huggs Tavern, Gloucester County New Jersey. Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) was the half 2^nd great-grand nephew of Aeneas ROSS. Terry Louis LINTON is the half 4^th great-grand nephew of Aeneas ROSS.

John Niesbit SMITH (1858-?) was born on September 17, 1858, in Washington, DC. John was the son of Major General Martin Luther SMITH (1819-1866) and Sarah Evalina NISBET (1822-1884).

September 18

Damaris BIRD was born on September 18, 1675, in Doechester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

Laodicey Ann BIRD was born on September 18, 1836, in Hardin County, Kentucky.

Louia I. BIRD was born on September 18, 1886, in Texas.

Thomas BIRD & Elizabeth BUD were married on September 18, 1617, Saint Andrew by Wardrobe, London, England.

Mary LINTON was born on September 18, 1737, in Northampton Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Anne LORD was born on September 18, 1614, in Towchester, County North Hamptonshire, England.

Daniell LYNTON & Frances WILLIAMS were married on September 18, 1663, in Allhallows London Wall, London, England.

James Harvard MARTIN was born on September 18, 1910, in Hill County, Texas.

Henry STONESTREET Jr. Was born on September 18, 1776, in Allens Freshs, Charles County, Maryland.

Flossie ROBERTS was born on September 18, 1894, in North Carolina.

Joane ROLFE was born on September 18, 1614, in Melchett Park, White Parish, Wiltshire, England.

Phineas WALKER was born on September 18, 1776, in Solebury Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Mary Sarah WALKER was born on September 18, 1822, in Kentucky.

Mary WEST was born on September 18, 1765, in Worcester County, Maryland.

September 19

Wyatt AMOS (1820-?) was born on September 19, 1820, in Hancock County, Georgia. Wyatt was the son of George Wilborn AMOS (1790-1845) & Anna BENTLEY (1790-1843) both born in Lunenburg County, Virginia. Wyatt was the grandson of James AMOS (1755-1818) & Lenna LEANY (1755-?). Wyatt was 3^rd great-granduncle of Bobbie Lougenia "Ginny" RAGSDALE Qutob Linton.

Asenath BECKNER was born on September 19, 1811, in Franklin County, Virginia.

Adam BIRD was born on September 19, 1820, in Hardin County, Kentucky.

William BIRD was born on September 19, 1790, in Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut.

Aechje Teunis (Kuver) (Koevers) COVERT was born on September 19, 1649, in Heemstede, Noord Holland.

Charles LINTON was born on September 19, 1886, in Pennsylvania.

William Hirst LINTON & Elizabeth WHITE were married on September 19, 1822, in Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio.

William ROBESON was born on September 19, 1771, in Bladen County, North Carolina.

James WILSON & Hannah GREY were married on September 19, 1793, in the Brattle Street Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.