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Clara Myrtle GRAY-SADLER (1900-1988) was born on June 14, 1900 , in Seaboard, Princess Anne County, Virginia. Clara was the daughter of George Charles Godwin GRAY (1874-?) & Lula Virginia "Ginny" WILLIAMS ( 1874-?). Clara was put up for adoption four months after she was born in the Saint Mary's Infant Home, located on Chapel Street. Clara was immediately adopted and raised by, her in-laws, Annas Nias SADLER (1859-1941) and Margaret Eddie CURLING (1862-1925) of Great Bridge, Norfolk County, Virginia.

On August 7, 1917, Clara Myrtle GRAY married Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-9154) the son of Thomas Jefferson BIRD (1861-1931) & Drusilla GAY (1868-1948). Clara and Jeff were married in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania., while Jeff was being processed out of the Navy, after spending eight years in service

Terry Louis Linton © 1968-2013.....................................below: TOPPING coat of arms © House of Names

Clara Myrtle GRAY-SADLER Bird (1900-1988)

Ancestors

Henry TOPPING (1200-?) was born in Kelfield, Yorkshire, England. Henry was the 22^nd great-grandfather of Clara Myrtle GRAY-SADLER Bird (1900-1988) and was the 23^rd great grandfather of Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012). Also the 24^th great-grandfather of Terry Louis LINTON.

Pernel TOPPING (1230-1283) the daughter of Henry TOPPING was Clara’s 21^st great-grandmother

John CONYERS of Conyers (1255-1299) the son of Pernel TOPPING was Clara’s 20^th great-grandfather

Egbertus CONYERS of Conyers (1274-1309) the son of John CONYERS of Conyers was Clara’s 19^th great-grandfather.

Roger CONYERS of Conyers (1309-1360) the son of Egbertus of Conyers was Clara’s 18^th great-grandfather.

Sir Adam NORTON (1330-1430) the son of Roger of Conyers was Clara’s 17^th great-grandfather

Elizabeth de NORTON (1352-1374) the daughter of Sir Adam NORTON was Clara’s 16^th great-grandmother.

Sir Thomas BEDINGFIELD (1374-1453) the son of Elizabeth de NORTON was Clara’s 15^th great-grandfather

Edmund BEDINGFIELD Lord Tudenham (1400-1451) the son of Sir Thomas BEDINGFIELD was Clara’s 14^th great-grandfather.

Sir Thomas BEDINGFIELD (1428-1453) the son of Edmund BEDINGFIELD Lord Tudenham was Clara’s 13^th great-grandfather.

Edward BEDINGFIELD Sir (1440-1496) the son of Sir Thomas BEDINGFIELD was Clara’s 12^th great-grandfather.

Margaret BEDINGFIELD (1465-1504) the daughter of Sir Edward BEDINGFIELD was Clara’s 11^th great-grandmother.

Sir John JERNIGAN-Jernegan (1489-1559) the son of Margaret BEDINGFIELD was Clara’s 10^th great-grandfather.

George JERNIGAN (1515-1558) the son of Sir John JERNIGAN was Clara’s 9^th great-grandfather.

Walter JERNIGAN (1550-1600) the son of George JERNIGAN was Clara’s 8^th great-grandfather.

Catherine JERNEGAN (1572-1629) the daughter of Walter JERNIGAN was Clara’s 7^th great-grandmother.

William Moses CAPPS (1617-1665) the son of Catherine JERNEGAN was Clara’s 6^th great-grandfather.

Henry CAPPS (1652-1688) the son of William Moses CAPPS was Clara’s 5^th great-grandfather.

Dennis CAPPS Sr., (1678-1749) the son of Henry CAPPS was Clara’s 4^th great-grandfather.

Dennis CAPPS Jr., (1710-1795) the son of Dennis CAPPS Sr., was Clara’s 3^rd great-grandfather.

Ira CAPPS Sr., (1777-?) the son of Dennis CAPPS Jr., was Clara’s 2^nd great-grandfather.

Ira CAPPS Jr., (1802-1881) the son of Ira CAPPS Sr., was Clara’s great-grandfather.

Sarah A. CAPPS (1846-1943) the grandmother of Clara Myrtle GRAY-SADLER Bird (1900-1988)

(Clara’s grandparents)

John WILLIAMS (1840–1943) &

Sarah A. CAPPS (1846-1943)

children:

Alice J. WILLIAMS (1866–?); Lula Virginia "Ginny" WILLIAMS (1874–?); Russell G. WILLIAMS (1881–1942); Mary WILLIAMS (1882–?)

(Clara's Parents)

George Charles Godwin GRAY (1874-?)

Lula Virginia "Ginny" WILLIAMS (1874-?)

Children:

Susie GRAY (1895–?); Ivy Lee GRAY (1896–1930); Edward Luxford GRAY (1897–1960); Bruce GRAY (1899–?) and Clara Myrtle GRAY-SADLER (1900–1988)

Below photo: Lula Virginia "Ginny" WILLIAMS Gray with her children, Edward, Susie and Ivy Lee in 1898.

Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) & Clara Myrtle GRAY-Sadler Bird (1900-1988) Christmas 1953, with their 16 children. Top row from left to right: David Brewer (1938-1997); Donald Milton (1926-1999); Guy Edward (1918-1957); Albert Irvin (1925); Franklin Delano (1934); Jeff Augustus, Jr. (1923); Earl Alford (1919-1991); Carlton Norris (1931-2002); Bottom Row Left to Right: Iva Lee (1930-1993); Evelyn Virginia (1922); Patricia Margie (1941); Beatrice Jean (1942); Jeff Augustus Bird (1893-1954); Clara Myrtle Gray Bird (1900-1988); Margaret Druslla (1928); Frances Dell (1934); Mary Louise (1936); Myrtle Elizabeth (1921-1996)

Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) &

Clara Myrtle GRAY-SADLER Bird (1900-1988)

sixteen children

Guy Edward "Eddie" BIRD (1918-1957): Earl Alford BIRD (1919-1991); Myrtle Elizabeth BIRD Dougall Holzapel (1921-1996); Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012) J. A. "Jeff Augustus" BIRD (1923); Albert Irvin BIRD (1925-2008); Donald Milton BIRD (1926-1999); Margaret Drusilla BIRD Norwood (1928); Iva Lee BIRD Bryant (1930-1993); Carlton Norris Bird (1931-2002); Franklin Delano "Buddy" BIRD (1934); Frances Dell BIRD Shivers (1934); Mary Louise BIRD Gill (1936); David Brewer Bird (1938-1997); Patricia "Pat" Marjie BIRD Bronstad (1941); Beatrice "Betty" Jean BIRD Jensen (1942)

Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) & Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012) new years eve

Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) &

Evelyn Virginia "Polly" BIRD Linton (1922-2012)

Children:

Kenneth "Ken" Edward LINTON & Terry Louis LINTON

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