August Birthdays & Anniversaries

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August Birthdays & Anniversaries

Produced by Legacy 7.0 on June 19, 2009

Updated August 10, 2012

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August

Birtie BEAVER was born in August 1894, in Virginia.

Gertrude Penzolia BEAVERS was born in August 1920, in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Marcus Lafayette BIRD was born in August 1893, in Trinity, Trinity County, Texas. Marcus was the 1^st cousin of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Nancy Melinda BIRD was born in August 1859, in Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

Raymond Charles BIRD (1984-1969) was born in August 1894, in Waco, McLennan County, Texas. Raymond was the 2^nd cousin of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Arline HAMM was born in August 1928, in Rivanna, Albemarle County, Virginia.

Columbus Francis HOLDEN was born in August 1834, in Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee. Columbus was the 1^stcousin twice removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Horace B. HOWES Jr., was born in August 1861, in Washington District of Columbia.

Ida P. (Unknown) was born in August 1858, in Germany. Ida was the wife of immigrate Henry WIDDECKE (1859-aft 1900)

August 1

Mary Kathryn BIRD was born on August 1, 1704, in Hopewell, Millstone River, Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey.

Marion Wylie BIRD & Virginia AUSTELL were married on August 1, 1942, in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.

Margaretha BIRD was born on August 1, 1776, in St. Phillips Parish, Effingham County, Georgia.

Robert BIRD was born on August 1, 1890, in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia.

William Wilburn BIRD was born on August 1, 1899, in York County, South Carolina.

Marlene Denise BOWMAN was born on August 1, 1975, in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California.

John F. CHAUNCEY was born on August 1, 1906, in Virginia.

William Jackson CANBY was born on August 1, 1825, in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

Mary CARSON was born on August 1, 1739, Carroll County, Virginia.

Mary Louisa CLAY was born on August 1, 1859, in Woodhull, Henderson County, Illinois.

Lydia COWGILL & William WEBB were married on August 1, 1753, in the Third Haven Monthly Meeting House, in Talbert County, Maryland.

Nehemiah COWGILL & ESTHER HARRISON were married on August 1, 1738, in the Burlington Monthly Meeting House, in Burlington County, New Jersey.

William CROASDALE & Grace HARDING were married on August 1, 1654, in Bowling, Bradford Parrish, Yorkshire, England.

Benjamin H. FIELD & Marjorie Elsie HARDIN were married on August 1, 1947, in South Carolina.

Elizabeth HAYHURST was born on August 1, 1741, in Northampton Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Alice LINTON & Thomas HAWKINS were married on August 1, 1653, in Northumberland County, Virginia.

Roger LINTON & Mary HARDIN were married on August 1, 1681, in the Saint Mary Le Bone Catholic Church, in London, England.

Daniell LYNTON was christened on August 1, 1633, in Saint Botolph Without Aldgate, London, England.

Samuel Points MOORE was born on August 1, 1865, in Pocahontas County, West Virginia.

George Whippoorwill Stonestreet PHILLIPS (1904-1969) was born on August 1, 1904, in the Linton Farm House at Hunters Station, Fairfax County, Virginia. On September 10, 1903, Ira George PHILLIPS (1853-1928) married the widow, Sallie Fenmor STONESTREET Linton at Henderson Hall Chapel, Fort Myer, Arlington County, Virginia. Ira George PHILLIPS and Sallie Fenmor STONESTREET Linton had one child. George Whippoorwill Stonestreet PHILLIPS According to George’s half niece, Florence Avis LINTON Beavers, her grand-mother Sallie was looking out the kitchen window listening to a whippoorwill sing while thinking of a name for her new son. George was the half-uncle of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

Photo taken circa 1927 at a unknown location of George Whippoorwill Stonestreet Phillips (1904-1969). Photo was taken by thirteen year old Florence Avis Linton, (1914-1990) George’s half niece. Photo in the collection of David Allen Beavers, son of Florence.

Sara Madora ROBERTS was born on August 1, 1904, in North Carolina.

Nettie Mae SADLER was born on August 1, 1895, in Great Bridge, Norfolk County, Virginia.

Britjert SADOWSKI was born on August 1, 1704, in Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey.

Robert SADOWSKI was born on August 1, 1704, in Freehold, Monmouth Colony, New Jersey

Nicholas WALN and Jane TURNER were married on August 1, 1673, in Slaine Merow, Waddington, Yorkshire, England.

Sarah WALTON was born on August 1, 1829.Charles WILSON was born on August 1, 1785, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Jacob WOTRING was born on August 1, 1764, in Whitehill, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

Enoch YOCUM was born on August 1, 1776, in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

August 2

Abraham BIRD was born on August 2, 1710, in Lewis, Queens, Nassau Colony, Long Island, New York.

Cora Jane BIRD was born on August 2, 1887, in Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina.

Adriaentje COVERT was born on August 2, 1690, in Brooklyn, Kings, Nassau Colony, Long Island, New York.

Mary Woolston CROASDALE was born on August 2, 1826, in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Alice GRAYSON & James STEVENS were married on August 2, 1744, in Prince William County, Virginia.

Bertha Lou PARRISH was born on August 2, 1887, in Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

Charlie Ann PRYAR & Charles Clemoth COWELL were married on August 2, 1952, in Texas.

Rodney QUINBY was married on August 2, 1822, in Albion, Kennebunk County, Maine.

Mary SCULL was born on August 2, 1709, in Mount Hope, New Jersey.

Jacob WILSON Sr., was born on August 2, 1895, in Washington, District of Columbia.

Mary E. WILSON & George SEYFARTH were married on August 2, 1916, in Washington, District of Columbia.

Manilla Mae WRIGHT was born on August 2, 1898, in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.

August 3

Harold Howard BANKS was born on August 3, 1893, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Abram BIRD was born on August 3, 1827, in the Louisiana Territory.

Ralph Edward BOWMAN Sr., was born on August 3, 1894, in Wayne County, Indiana.

Rezin Pleasant BOWIE & Elvira Ap Catesby JONES were married on August 3, 1782, in Burke County, Georga.

Amy I. FARIS was born on August 3, 1889, in Jasper County, Indiana.

Frank Linton FOWLER Sr., was born on August 3, 1865, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Sarah Jane GRAFF was born on August 3, 1843, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Maud Lee KELLY was born on August 3, 1871, in Alexandria, Virginia.

Agnietje POST was born on August 3, 1657, in the New Amsterdam Colony

Robert Pinckney RANDALL was born on August 3, 1859, York District, York County, South Carolina.

August 4

James Monroe BIRD & Carolina LEWIS were married on August 4, 1910, in South Carolina.

Richard "Dick" Lee DESHONG Sr., was born on August 4, 1943, in Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Dick married Sally Anne BEAVERS on June 20, 1965, in the Plymouth Heaven Baptist Church, in Fairfax County, Virginia. Sally was born on October 3, 1944, Alexandria, Virginia.Sally is the daughter of Florence Avis LINTON Beavers (1912-1990) & James S. BEAVERS (1908-1982). Dick & Sally have two children; Richard Lee DeShong Jr., and Kimberly Ann DeShong.

Richard "Dick" Lee DESHONG Sr., was born on August 4, 1943, in Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

Richard EDELEN was born on August 4, 1715, in Piscataway Parish, Charles County, Maryland

James C. FARIS was born on August 4, 1845, in Marion Cointy, Indiana.

Lauretta DRIVER was born on August 4, 1898, in Mullica Hill, Harrison Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.

Setha Elizabeth LINTON & Nash L. PERSINGER were married on August 4, 1846, in Monroe County, Virginia (now West Virginia).

Amanda M. PENNYBACKER was born on August 4, 1814, in Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Carl Dexter RANDALL was born on August 4, 1917, in York, York District, York County, South Carolina.

Dominicus WEBER was born on August 4, 1730, in Onsbach, Aachern, Bad, Germany.

John WEST was born on August 4, 1731, in Talbot, Baltimore County, Maryland.

August 5

Abraham BIRD & Rebecca Maybury SAMUELS were married on August 5, 1816, on the Green Hope Farm, in Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Ann BIRD & William WILES were married on August 5, 1782, in Maryland.

George Benjamin BIRD was born on August 5, 1879, in Gray, Barton County, Kansas.

William Henderson BIRD was born on August 5, 1879, Grey, Barton County, Kansas.

Charles CANBY was born on August 5, 1822, in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

King Duncan I of Scotland (1001-1040, was born on August 5, 1001 in Atholl, County Perthshire, Scotland Duncan was the son of Crínán Mormaer CANEMORE, lay abbot of Dunkeld, & Bethóc BEATRIX, the daughter of King Malcolm II of Northumbria King of Scotland. Duncan I, reign from 1034 to August 14, 1040. He was killed on August 14, 1040, in Iona, Near Elgin, Scotland at age 39, and was buried on August 16, 1040 in Elgin, Scotland. King Duncan was the 20th great-grandfather of Mary ROSS (1744-1790) and the 25th great-grandfather of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954).

Lennaeus E. GOMER was born on August 5, 1851, in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.

David Durand HOAG was born on August 5, 1841, in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.

Jim KILLIAN & Margaret Mae ROBERTS were married on August 5, 1903, in North Carolina.

Jonathan KNIGHT was born on August 5, 1722, in Byberry, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

George Franklin LINTON & Inis Plena KING were married on August 5, 1896.

Kenneth Edward LINTON & Patricia Ann WIDDECKE were married on August 5, 1967, in Fort orth, Tarrant County, Texas. Ken is the son of Kirk Louis Linton (1914-1987) Ken is the 4^th great-grandson of Master Millwright Isaiah LINTON (1739-1775). Also the 5^th great-grandson of Ironmaster William BIRD (1706-1761) the founder of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania.

John LYNTON & Christian LYNTON were married on August 5, 1565, in Bermondsey, Saint Mary Magalene, London, England.

Jane Smith PENQUITE was born on August 5, 1798, in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Martha QUINBY was born on August 5, 1764, in Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Helen Christlana REESE was born on August 5, 1922, in Virginia.

Cornelius RUDDELL was born on August 5, 1769, in Hampshire County, Virginia.

Ann SUMMERS was born on August 5, 1794, in Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky.

Robert WALKER was born on August 5, 1731, in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Henry WALMSLEY & MARY SEARLE were married on August 5, 1699, in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Sonya G. WIGGINS was born on August 5, 1973, in Texas.

August 5, 1305, this is the 707th Anniversary of the William Wallace (1270-1305) capture by the English. William Wallace, who led the Scottish resistance against England, was captured on August 5, 1305, by the English near Glasgow and transported to London where he is put on trial and executed on August 23,1305. Lord William de Linton (1272-?), also Sir Richard de Linton (1273-1325) and Bernard de Linton (1275-?) Chancellor of Scotland, all born at Linton Tower, Parish Linton, Roxburghshire, Scotland all fought with Wallace and Bruce.

August 5, 1620, this is the 392nd Anniversary of the Mayflower departing from County Southampton, England on its first attempt to reach North America.

August 6

Frederick W. BIRD Jr., was born on August 6, 1963, in Durango, La Plata County, Colorado. Frederick is the son of Frederick Sr., born in 1926, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas & Dorit WELLMAN, born in 1932, in Hamburg, Germany. Frederick is the grandson of Thomas Jefferson BIRD II (October 21, 1899-October 25, 1969) & Katrinka Catherine Mary SCHUTTE (1906-May 22, 1977). Frederick is the grandnephew of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954).

Marcus BIRD (1806-1886) was born on August 6, 1806, at Smiths Creek, in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Marcus was the son of Andrew BIRD (1765-1834) & Mary HOLKER (1773-1820). Marcus died on April 7, 1886, at Millers Creek, in Callaway County, Missouri, at age 79. On March 4, 1830, Marcus married Elizabeth Jane TALBOT (1808-1890), the daughter of Doctor James TALBOT (1786-?) & Jane, in Missouri. Elizabeth was born on November 12, 1808, in Madison County, Kentucky and died on July 27, 1890, at Millers Creek, in Callaway County, Missouri at age 81. Marcus and Elizabeth had one known child,, James William BIRD was born on January 6, 1831, at Millers Creek, in Round Prarie, Callaway County, Missouri. Marcus was the 3^rd cousin twice removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954).

Ralph Edward BOWMAN (1913-1989) was born on August 6, 1913 and died on June 3, 1989 in Washington. Ralph was the son of Portus Edgar BOWMAN (1867-1942). Portus was born in Monroe Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania and died in Seattle, King County, Washington. In 1945, Ralph married Verna Francis BERRY (1913-1974). Verna was born on January 28, 1913 and died on December 31, 1974, in May, Brown County, Texas. Ralph was the grandfather of Paulette Michelle BOWMAN. Paulette married Travis Louis LINTON on November 11, 2005, in Auckland, New Zealand. Travis is the grandson of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

Alfred E. BYRD (1854-?) was born on August 6, 1854, in Colfax, (Whitman County), Washington. Alfred was the son of Francis Marion BYRD (1828-1896) & Sarah GILBERT (1830-1919). Francis was born on September 3, 1828, in Sugar Creek Township, Greene County, Ohio and died on February 28, 1896, in Colfax, Whitman County, Washington. Sarah was born on July 25, 1830, in Yates, Orleans County, New York and died on June 8, 1919, in Pullman, Whitman County, Washington. Alfred was the 5th cousin of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Maria COVERT (1706-1788) was born on August 6, 1706, in Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey. Maria was the daughter of Jannetje Teunis (Kuver) (Koevers) COVERT (1651-1750) & Jannetje "Jeanne" BROUCARD (1667-1722). Maria was born on August 6, 1706 in Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey and died in 1788 in Roxbury Township, Morris County, New Jersey, at age 82. Maria was the 4^th great-grandaunt of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Edmund COWGILL & Ann OSBORNE were married on August 6, 1709, in the Burlington Quaker Meeting House, Burlington County, New Jersey.

Joseph FINCH was born on August 6, 1704, in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Margaret Edith FLORA was born on August 6, 1907, in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia.

William Gill HOLLIS was born on August 6, 1877, in Chester County, South Carolina.

Frances JONES was born on August 6, 1710, in New Kent County, Virginia

Ellen LINTON was born on August 6, 1843, in Newtown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Ruth Augusta NATH was born on August 6, 1916, in North Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

John PENNYBACKER was born on August 6, 1768, in Amity Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Elmer Ellsworth RIDGE was born on August 6, 1860, in Langhorne Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Mary ROBESON was born on August 6, 1778, in Bladen County, North Carolina.

Ben SPINNING was born on August 6, 1829, in Fountain County, Indiana.

Sarah STACKHOUSE was born on August 6, 1718, in Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Brandon Michael TODD was born August 6, 1983 in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Lucinda ZIRKLE was born on August 6, 1829, in New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia.

On August 6, 1787, Sixty proof sheets of the Constitution of the United States were delivered to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787, in Independence Hall, Philadelphia by 40 members of the Convention including George WASHINGTON (1732-1799) the 6^th cousin five times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987). George READ (1733-1798) and James WILSON Sr., (1742-1798) both the 2^nd great-granduncles of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) .

August 7

Jeff Augustus BIRD (1893-1954) and Clara Myrtle GRAY (1900-1988) were married on August 7, 1917, in Philadelphia, PA. Photo taken in 1917 in Philadelphia.

Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and Clara Myrtle GRAY (1900-1988) were married on August 7, 1917, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gus was the 2^nd great-grandson of Ironmaster William BIRD (1706-1761) the founder of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, and the 22^nd great-grandson of Lord Malcolm Macheth de ROSS (1100-1168) also the 33^rd great-grandson of King ALPIN (785-837) of the Island of Iona, Scotland. Clara is the 3^rd great-granddaughter of William WILLIAMS (1730-1780) of Halifax County, Virginia and the 7^th great-granddaughter of William TERRY (1650-1700) who was born in England and died in Lunenburg County, Virginia.

Elizabeth Frances BIRD (1847-1887) was born on August 7, 1847, in Floyd County, Virginia. Elizabeth was the daughter of Benjamin Valentine BIRD (1814-1886) & Catherine Cole SAUNDERS (1824-1908). Benjamin was born on February 14, 1814, in Bedford County, Virginia and died on April 11, 1886, in Seddon, Bland County, Virginia. Catherine as born on March 30, 1824, in Bedford County, Virginia, and died on March 31, 1908, in Seddon, Bland County, Virginia. Elizabeth was the 5^th cousin of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

John Phifer BIRD Jr., was born on August 7, 1920, in North Carolina. John was the son of John Phifer BIRD Sr., (February 20, 1892-November 7, 1978) & Gladys Eoline HUNT (December 25, 1897-?). John Sr., was born in York District, York County, South Carolina and died in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina. Gladys was born in Dacusville, Pickens County, South Carolina. John Jr., married Elizabeth McKINNEY on March 16, 1946, in North Carolina. John Jr., was the 2^nd cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Clarissa Tamagine BLANCHARD was born on August 7, 1900, in California.

Isaac BRAGAW was born on August 7, 1676, in Dutch Kills, Lewis, Nassau Colony Long Island, New York.

Michael Bryan BREWER was born on August 7, 1983, Hamilton, Hamilton County, Texas.

Andrew Felix BYRD was born on August 7, 1825, in Sugar Creek Township, Green County, Ohio.

Mary CROASDALE was born on August 7, 1803, in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Jemima A. FARIS was born on August 7, 1842, in Marion County, Indiana.

Alfred Carlton FLORA was born on August 7, 1919, in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia.

Robert HARDIN was born on August 7, 1950, in South Carolina

Arthur LINTON & Jane DOBSON were married on August 7, 1707, Saint Anthony Budge Row, London, England.

Sarah ROBESON was born on August 7, 1779, in Bladen County, North Carolina.

Joyce THORSTENSON was born on August 7, 1911, in California.

August 7^th is National Purple Heart Day, "today we honor the heroes wounded or killed in service to our County, your sacrifices will never be forgotten."

August 8

Evelyn Louise BIRD was born on August 8, 1957, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Evelyn is the daughter of Earl Alford BIRD (1919-1991) & Nancy Louise JESSUP. Evelyn is the granddaughter of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) & Clara Myrtle GRAY-Sadler (1900-1988) and the granddaughter of Grace E. & Kenneth Marshall JESSUP (1908-1991). Evelyn is great-granddaughter of Thomas Jefferson BIRD (1861-1931) & Drusilla GAY (1868-1948). Evelyn is the 4^th great-granddaughter of Colonel Marcus "Mark" Huling BIRD (1738-1812) & Mary ROSS (1744-1790) and the 4^th great-granddaughter of Thomas Jefferson GAY (1774-1838) & Mary BRANTLEY (1785-1885) and the 4^th great-granddaughter of James Mastin WILLIAMS (1763-1838) & Wilmoth WALKER (1768-1850). Evelyn is the 5^th great-granddaughter of Ironmaster William BIRD (1706-1761) the founder of Birdsboro & Brigitte HULING (1710-1792) and 5th great-granddaughter of Thomas CARROLL (1736-1829) & Esther ARMSTRONG (1740-1824). Evelyn is the 7^th great-granddaughter of the Emigrates Henrick Gerritsz "Gerrit" VAN GEZEL (1620-?) of Amsterdam, Netherlands and the 7^th great-granddaughter of Williams REYNIERSZEN (1638-1709) & Susannah ARENTS (1641-?) of Oldenburgerton, Netherlands. Evelyn is the 10^th great-granddaughter of Miansson Svensson LOM (1560-?) of Roslagen, Stockholm, Sweden and the 10^th great-granddaughter of Thomas GAY (1590-?) of Scotland. Evelyn is the 12^th great-granddaughter of Marquis Jean Paul Frederick de HULINGUES (1531-?) of the Province of Bearn, France and the 12^th great-granddaughter of Peter STILLE Sr., (1510-?) of Sole, Uppland Sweden. Evelyn is the 13^th great-granddaughter of Lord Richard de THROCKMORTON (1469-1547) and Joan BEAUFO (1470-?) of Higham Park, County Northamptenshire, England. Evelyn is the 23^rd great-granddaughter of Earl Malcolm Macheth de ROSS (1100-1168) & Princess Evelynline Ales CANMORE (1113-?) of Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Evelyn is the 28^th great-granddaughter of Lord Wydo de BALLIOL (1000-?) of Abbeville, Oise, Picardie, France and the 28^th great-granddaughter of Roger MONTGOMERY (985-?) of St. Germain, Montgomery, Normandy, France & Josceline de PONT AUDEMER (989-?) of Ponteaudemer, Normandy, France. Evelyn is the 35^thgreat-granddaughter of King ALPIN (785-837) of the Island of Iona, Scotland.

Joseph ELLICOTT (1732-1780) was born on August 8, 1732, Buckingham Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Joseph was the son of Andrew ELLICOTT III (July 11, 1708-June 20, 1741) & Ann BYE (1710-May 21, 1786) Andrew was born in Collumpton, Devon, England and emigrated to Buckingham Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Ana was born in Falls Township and died in Buckingham Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Joseph died on October 15, 1780, in Bucks County. Joseph was the of Thomas LINTON (1600-?) of West Yorkshire, County Yorkshire, England. .

John FARIS Jr., (1805-1862) was born on August 8, 1805, in Elm Grove, Ohio County, Virginia (now West Virginia). John was the son of John FARIS Sr., (May 17, 1759-October 20, 1838) & Agnes STUART (May 5, 1768-February 27, 1851). John Sr., was born in Dublin, Ireland and died in Elm Grove, Ohio County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Agnes was born in York County, Pennsylvania and died in Elm Grove, Ohio County, Virginia (now West Virginia). October 12, 1837, John Jr., married Martha YATES (1811-1884) in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio. John Jr., was half 2^nd cousin four times removed of Travis Louis LINTON and Wade Farris LINTON.

Marvin Bonner HARDIN (1906-1916) was born on August 8, 1906, in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina. Marvin died on September 19, 1916, in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, at age 10, and was buried on September 23, 1916, in the Grover Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, North Carolina. Marvin was the son of William Webster HARDIN (1872-1968) & Alsie Jane McSWAIN (1877-1962). On May 12, 1898, William married Alsie Jane McSWAIN the daughter of Reverent Elijah Bonner McSWAIN (November 19, 1853- April 13, 1921) & Nancy Smith BIRD (November 13, 1852-July 1, 1937) in Cherokee County, South Carolina. Alsie was born on August 27, 1877 in Grover, Cleveland County, North Carolina., died on September 18, 1962 in Grover, Cleveland County, North Carolina. at age 85, and was buried in September 1962 in the Grover Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, North Carolina. They had seven children: Melvin Curtis HARDIN , Vinnie Smith HARDIN , Marvin Bonner HARDIN, Vera Nancy HARDIN, Marcus Byrd HARDIN, Elmer Tracy HARDIN, and Joseph Webster HARDIN. Marvin and his brothers and sisters are all 3^rd cousins once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Melvin Curtis HARDIN (1902-1963) & Zalia SHEPPARD (1902-?) were marrie on August 8, 1923, in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, 89 years ago. Melvin was the son of William Webster HARDIN (1872-1968) & Alsie Jane McSWAIN (1877-1962). Melvin was born on March 8, 1902 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina and died on January 31, 1963, at age 60, and was buried in February 1963, in Grover Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, North Carolina. Melvin married Zalia SHEPPARD on August 8, 1923 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina. Zalia was born about 1902 and died in South Carolina. Melvin & Zalia had four Children. Marjorie Elsie HARDIN was born on February 1, 1925 in South Carolina. Marjorie married Benjamin H. FIELD on August 1, 1947 in South Carolina. Marvin Louis HARDIN was born on November 5, 1926 in South Carolina. Marvin married Sybil BYARS on January 1, 1956 in South Carolina. Lola Faye HARDIN was born on August 29, 1933 in South Carolina. Lola Faye married Reverent Edward CRAIG about 1953 in South Carolina. Melvin was the 3^rd cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

Alice LINTON (1622-?) & John SHARLE (1620-?) were married on August 8, 166, in Elizabeth City Virginia, 348 years ago. Alice was the daughter of the emigrates Mary & Moses LINTON (1562-1622). Alice was born on Somers Isles, Bermuda at her father’s sugar plantation. Alice was the 8^th great-grandaunt of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

Esther LINTON (1847-1929) & Edwin Oscar BURT (1841-1895) were married on August 8, 1867, in Winterset, Madison County, Iowa. Esther LINTON, was the daughter of George Croasdale LINTON January 2, 1802 - May 16, 1863) & Susan FOULKE (1805-?). Ester was born on March 5, 1847 in Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Esther was born into the Quaker fath. She died on August 25, 1929, in Berkeley, Alameda County, California, at age 82. Esther married Edwin Oscar BURT, was the son of Ralph BURT (1820-?) & Rebecca GIBBON (1820-?) on August 8, 1867 in Winterset, Madison County, Iowa. Edwin was born on July 12, 1841, in Winterset, Madison County, Iowa. Edwin was a baker by trade and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Edwin died on December 23, 1895, in Berkeley, Alameda County, California, at age 54. Esther & Edwin had three children: Lillian BURT was born on June 13, 1868 in Winterset, Madison County, Iowa. Edith BURT was born on April 20, 1870 in Winterset, Madison County, Iowa, Allen BURT was born on April 6, 1873 in Winterset, Madison County, Iowa died on April 10, 1873 in Winterset, Madison County, Iowa. Ester LINTON Burt was the ^1st cousin twice removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987).

Esther LINTON & William O'BRIEN were married on August 8, 1721, in Bally Kelley, County Derry, Ireland.

William Hirst LINTON Jr., was born on August 8, 1801, in Smithville Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

John MARCHANT IV was born on August 8, 1571, in Yeovil, County Somerset, England.

Juliana MARCHANT was born on August 8, 1591, in Yeovil, County Somerset, England.

Abner NASH was born on August 8, 1740, in Farmville, Prince Edward County, Virginia

Elizabeth NEALE was born on August 8, 1576, in Wollaston Manor, County Northamptonshire, England.

Rebecca PETERSON was born on August 8, 1676.

Rachel du TRUAX & Dirk Janse de GROOT were married on August 8, 1677, in the New Amsterdam Colony

August 9

Kenneth Francis BIRD was born on August 9, 1934, in North Carolina. Kenneth is the son of William Wilburn BIRD (1899-1993) & Mary Ann PAYNE (1899-?) of York County, South Carolina. Kenneth is the 2^nd great-grandson of Colonel Edward BIRD (1781-1856) & Margaret Elizabeth SMITH (1782-1836). Kenneth is the 2^nd cousin two times removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the 3^rd cousin once removed of Terry Louis Linton.

Mary BIRD (1677-1753) and Thomas PALMER (1664-1740) were married on August 9, 1737, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mary was the daughter of Andrew BIRD Sr., (1651-1694) & Hannah DEMING (1648-1686) of the Nassau Colony, on Long Island, New York. Mary was the 4^th great-grandaunt of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the 6^th great-grandaunt of Terry Louis Linton.

Nathaniel BIRD (1735-?) was born on August 9, 1735, in Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut. Nathaniel was the son of Joseph BIRD (1697-1754) & Dorcas NORTON (1695-1750). Nathaniel was the 6^th great-grandson of John BIRD (1490-?) of Parish Thorley, County Hertfordshire, England. Nathaniel was the 4^th cousin five times removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the 4^th cousin seven times removed of Terry Louis Linton.

William Simmons BIRD (1815-1885) was born on August 9, 1815, in Bedford County, Virginia. William was the son of John BIRD (1784-1843) & Levina Jane MORRIS (1786-1879). William was the 4^th great-grandson of Andrew BIRD Sr., (1651-1694) & Hannah DEMING (1648-1686) of the Nassau Colony, on Long Island, New York. William was the half 4^th cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the half 4^th cousin three times removed of Terry Louis Linton.

James Tolbert CROFFORD (1868-1949) was born on August 9, 1868, in Troy, Pike County, Alabama. James was the son of Zachiah S. CROFFORD (1821-1882) & Mary Ann AMOS (1832-1895) of Twigg, Calbert County, Georgia. James was the 2^nd great-grandson of James AMOS (1755-1818) & Lenna LEANY (1755-?) of Lunenburg County, Virginia. James was the great-granduncle of Bobbie Lougenia "Ginny" RAGSDALE Qutob Linton.

Warrington GILLINGHAM (1834-1909) was born on August 9, 1834, in Moorestown, Burlington County, New Jersey. Warrington was the son of Chalkley GILLINGHAM (1807-1881) & Keziah WARRINGTON (1808-?) of Woodlawn Plantation, Mount Vernon District, Fairfax County, Virginia. Warrington was the great-grandson of Yeamans GILLINGHAM (1734-1825) & Bridget MOON (1743-1825) of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Warrington was a cousin of Doctor Lewis Colbert LINTON (1803-1876) and in 1875 surveyed the farms of Lewis Linton.

Joel PENNYBACKER (1793-1862) was born on August 9, 1793, in Pine Forge, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Joel was the son of Benjamin PENNYBACKER (1760-1820) & Sarah Margaret SAMUELS (1768-1825). Joel was the grandson of Dirck PENNYBACKER (1737-1802) & Hannah DEHAVEN (1737-1825) of Providence, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Joel was a great-grand son of Lieutenant Andrew BIRD III 1702-1749) & Magdalene Jonasson JONES (1699-1749)

Michael Davis PRIM & Marian Virginia BRISTER were married on August 9, 1969, in Texas. Michael is the son of Andrew Stewart PRIM & Dorothy Nell DAVIS. Michael is the 3^rd great-grandson of George BIRD Sr., (1774-1847) & Martha "Patsy" ROBESON (1771-1836). Michael is the 2^nd cousin twice removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the 4^th cousin of Terry Louis Linton.

Creation Marie ROBINSON was born on August 9, 1977, in Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas. Creation is the daughter of Theodore ROBINSON Jr., & Diane Marie BOURLAND Robinson Linton.

Sara Nancy TILLER was born on August 9, 1911, in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Sara is the daughter of William J. TILLER (1890-?) & Laura McRAE (1890-?). Sara married James Edward BIRD Sr., on May 17, 1936, Chesterfield County, South Carolina. James is the 3^rd great-grandson of Colonel Edward BIRD (1781-1856) & Margaret Elizabeth SMITH (1782-1836). Sara is the 2^nd cousin twice removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the 4^th cousin of Terry Louis Linton.

Susanna WEBER (1727-?) was born on August 9, 1727, in Onsbach, Aachern, Bad, Germany. Susanna was the daughter of Johann Jacob WEBER (1694-1744) & Anna Maria ERNST (1706-?). Susanna was the granddaughter of Hans Jacob WEBER (1661-1732) & Margaretha "Maria" RING (1663-1731) of Hinzweiler, Rheinland Pfalz, Germany.

August 10

Andrew Jackson BIRD (1813-1902) was born on August 10, 1813, in Spring Valley, Greene County, Ohio. Andrew was the son of Andrew BIRD (1765-1834) & Mary HOLKER (1773-1820) of Smiths Creek, Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Andrew was the great-grandson of Lieutenant Andrew BIRD III (1702-1749) & Magdalene Jonasson JONES ( 1669-1749). half 3^rd cousin twice removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the half 3^rd cousin four times removed of Terry Louis Linton .

Jolynn BIRD and Anthony Kris THURMAN were married on August 10, 1979, in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas. Jolynn is the daughter of Charles Edward BIRD & Leta Ann HOPSON. Anthony is the son of Melvin Ray THURMAN & Reba Glynell CRAWFORD. Jolynn is the granddaughter of Guy Edward "Eddie" BIRD (1918-1957) & Emmie Marie "Tommy" BROWN.

Mary BIRD (1725-1780) and Stephen RUDDELL (1725-1800) were married on August 10, 1753, in Augusta County, Virginia. Mary was the daughter of Lieutenant Andrew BIRD III (1702-1749) & Magdalene Jonasson JONES ( 1669-1749) whom established the Birds on Craney Island, on Smith Creek, in the Shenandoah Valley of Augusta County, Virginia. Stephen was the son of John RUDDELL Jr., (1695-1781) of Londonderry, Ireland & Mary COOK (1698-1791) of Christiana Hundred, Delaware (now Cecil County, Maryland. Mary was the half 1^st cousin four times removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the half 1^st cousin six times removed of Terry Louis Linton .

Nancy Aramintha BIRD (1855-?) was born on August 10, 1855, in McLennan County, Texas. Nancy was the daughter of Charles B. BIRD (1806-1882) & Sarah Saphronia HORTON (1834-1907) . Nancy was the granddaughter of George BIRD Sr., (1774-1847) & Martha "Patsy" ROBESON (1771-1836). Nancy was the 1^st cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the half 1^st cousin three times removed of Terry Louis Linton .

William BYRD (1814-1815) was born in August 10, 1814, in Hawkins County, Tennessee. William was the son of Henry Richard BYRD (1764-1859) & Nancy BALDWIN (1774-1850). William was the 3^rd great-grandson of Andrew BIRD Sr., (1651-1794) & Hanna DEMING (1648-1686) of the Nassau Colony, Long Island, New York. William was the half 3^rd cousin twice removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the half 3^rd cousin four times removed of Terry Louis Linton

William Evans CHITWOOD (1857-?) was born on August 10, 1857, in Rutherford, Rutherford County, North Carolina. William was son of Jesse Marshall CHITWOOD (1830-1863) & Rosaline STROUD (1835-?). William was the grandson of Jesse CHITWOOD (1794-1856) & Sarah HORTON (1798-1882). William was a cousin of George BIRD Jr., (1821-1888) & Melinda Elizabeth CARROLL (1827-1906).

Myrtle Elizabeth DOTY (1891-1967) was born on August 10, 1891, in Kent, Washington County, Washington. Myrtle married Lewis Andrew BYRD Jr., (1887-?) on November 6, 1913, in San Francisco, California. Lewis Jr., was the son of Lewis Andrew BYRD Sr., (1851-1918) & Anna M. THOMAS (1862-1888). Myrtle was the wife of the half 5^th cousin once removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the half 6^th cousin once removed of Terry Louis Linton

James ESPY (1741-1843) was born on August 10, 1741, in Paxtang, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. James was the son of John ESPY (1720-?) & Ann MONTGOMERY (1722-?).

Colonel William Jack HOLZAPFEL Jr., (1909-1983) was born on August 10, 1909, in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. William was the son of Adelina M. (1876-?) & Lieutenant Colonel William Jack HOLZAPFEL Sr., (1872-?). William Jr., married Myrtle Elizabeth BIRD (1921-1996) on August 31, 1959, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

Shera Ann JESPERSEN was born on August 10, 2013, in Aurora, Adams County, Colorado. Shera is the daughter of Bjorn Mauritz JESPERSEN & Alaina Lucille HOLLIS. Shera is the great-granddaughter of Theodore "Ted" Francis LINTON (1917-1970) & Lucia "Lucy" Ann VOLONINO (1913-2001).

Samuel LITTON (1735-1763) was born on August 10, 1735, in Saint George Parish, Baltimore County, Maryland. Samuel was the son of Thomas LITTON (1670-1761) & Ann HAWKINS (1661-1691). Samuel was the great-grandson of William LINTON (1580-?) of Linton, Parish Devon, County Devenshire, England & Mary Ann FORESTER (1560-1640) of Koebwirth, County Hertford, England.

Claude V. VANDERGRIFF (1918-2000) was born on August 10, 1918, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Claude married Lida Marie PRYOR in 1955 in Fort Worth. Claude was the grandfather of Alysha Michelle VANDERGRIFF. Alysha is also the granddaughter of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) & Clara Myrtle GRAY-Sadler (1900-1988).

Polly W. WEST (1795-?) was born on August 10, 1795, in Davie, Dobbs County, North Carolina. Polly was the daughter of George WEST (1749-1837) & Mary Ann DILLAHUNTY (1758-1837). Polly was the 2^nd great-granddaughter of Thomas WEST (1675-1706) & Hannah MARCHANT ( 1677-1777) and the 2^nd great-grand daughter of Francis NEALE (1649-1716) & Anna LNU (1654-?). Polly was the 2^nd great-grandaunt of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the 4^th great-grandaunt of Terry Louis Linton

Senator William Lowndes YANCEY (1814-1863) was born on August 10, 1814, at Aviary Plantation, in Sparta, Warren County, Georgia. William was the son of Benjamin Cudworth YANCEY Sr., (1783-1817) & Caroline BIRD (1790-1859). William married Sarah Caroline EARLE (1814-?) on August 13, 1835 in Greenville, South Carolina. William was the grandson of James YANCEY (1752-1790) & Abigail Elizabeth CUDWORTH (1756-1791) and Colonel William BIRD (1757-1812) & Catharine DALTON (1763-1822). William was the great-grandson of Lewis Davis YANCEY (1698-1784) & Mildred Winifred KAVANAUGH (1710-1798) and the great-grandson of Captain John DALTON Sr., (1702-1777) & Jemima SHAW (1730-1765) also the great-grandson of Ironmaster William BIRD (1706-1761) & Brigitte HULING (1710-1792). William was the 2^nd cousin twice removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) and the 2^nd cousin four times removed of Terry Louis Linton

August 11

Anna Marie du BOIS was born on August 11, 1669, in Leyden, Zuid, Holland.

John CASEY & Pheloclea EDGEWORTH were married on August 11, 1778, in Montgomery Co., MD.

Ann L. GILLINGHAM was born on August 11, 1809, in Frankford, Philadelphia Co., PA.

Henry HOUGH was born on August 11, 1724, in Falls Twp., Bucks Co., PA.

Barnabas Chesley GAY and Susan COLE were married on August 11, 1837, in Saint Landry Parish, Louisiana.

Sarah GORDON was born on August 11, 1779, in Leesburg, Loudoun Co., VA.

Marcia Blanchard LaFOREST was born on August 11, 1930, in Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California.

Donald James LaFOREST was born on August 11, 1963, California.

Elizabeth LINTON was born on August 11, 1817, in Breckinridge Co., KY.

Joe Frank MARTIN was born on August 11, 1894, in Texas.

Lucy Ann MARTIN was born on August 11, 1905, in Fannin Co., TX.

James MOON and Hanna PRICE were married on August 11, 1737, in Falls Twp., Bucks Co., PA.

George O. REESE was born on August 11, 1912, VA.

Mary B. RUDDELL was born on August 11, 1815, KY.

Francis Glen SMITH was born on August 11, 1897, in Pendleton Co., OR.

Kay SMITH was born on August 11, 1930, in Ottawa, Illinois.

August 12

Benjamin David BIRD was born on August 12, 2008, in TX.

Effie BIRD was born on August 12, 1882, in the York District, York Co., SC.

Cheryl Marie BIRD was born on August 12, 1967, in Bedford, Tarrant Co., TX.

Rufus BIRD was born on August 12, 1888, in Waco, McLennan Co., TX,

Devault BYRD was born on August 12, 1823, in Sugar Creek Twp, Greene Co., OH.

Lewis Irwin BYRD and Luella HUFFAKER were married on August 12, 1903, in WA.

James FARIS was born on August 12, 1785, in Hardy Co., VA.

Elizabeth FARIS was born on August 12, 1816, in Flemingsburg, Fleming Co., KY.

Emma Bowers FOWLER and Peter AGNUS were married on August 12, 1912, in Philadelphia, PA.

Roger Eugene GILL was born on August 12, 1964, in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.

Mary Leuginia HARRIS was born on August 12, 1855, in Pleasant Grove, Wood Co., TX.

John LOWE was born on August 12, 1683, in Saint Mary's Co., MD.

Josette Claire LABRUYERE was born on August 12, 1947, in Dommary-Baroncourt, France.

Martha MARTZ was born on August 12, 1825, in Tenth Legion, Rockingham Co., VA.

Martin Luther WHEELER was born on August 12, 1925, in NC.

August 13

Ann BARTON was born on August 13, 1690, in Stafford County, Virginia.

James Hamilton BIRD and Janie BUCKNER were married on August 13, 1891, in McLennan County, Texas.

Joan Beaufort BIRD was born on August 13, 1936, in North Carolina.

John Graham and Christian Brown were married on August 13, 1742, in Dumfries, Prince William County, Virginia.

Yates JENKINS was born on August 13, 1908, in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

Ellen NEALE was born on August 13, 1586, at Wollaston Manor, County Northamptonshire, England.

Elizabeth RUDD and Thomas WALMSLEY were married on August 13, 1665, in Slaine Merow, Yorkshire, England

Logan D. WEST was born on August 13, 1789, in Davie, Dobbs County, North Carolina.

William Lowndes YANCEY and Sarah Caroline EARLE were married on August 13, 1835, in Greenville, South Carolina.

This is the 239^th Anniversary of the building of Jerusalem Mill by Master millwright Isaiah Linton (1739-1775). On August 13, 1772, Isaiah Linton and David Lee entered into another agreement: "said David Lee, miller, living near Joppa, shall enter into the said premises of said Lee's Merchant Mill, and set forth into the milling, grinding, and manufacturing business." David Lee, also, agreed to pay "one-half the said profits, emolument, and advantages, arising from said mill, for a term of four years, to said Isaiah Linton, millwright."{42} On September 7, 1772, Isaiah and Sarah Linton sold to David Lee a part of Bonds Water Mills, containing a 50-acre mill seat, mill dam, and saw mill. David Lee paid only five shillings for this valuable merchant mill and seat. This sum was just enough to cover the court recording fee.{43} Isaiah's fourth mill, known as Lee's Merchant Mill and the Jerusalem Merchant Mill, remained in continuous operation for 188 years until 1960 and is standing today, some 239 years later. The Jerusalem Merchant Mill is now under the care of The Friends of Jerusalem Mill and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

August 14

Jennifer Gayle BIRD and Scott Duane EATON were married on August 14, 1993, in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.

Kelly Armand BIRD was born on August 14, 1961, in Texas.

Reuben Allen BIRD was born on August 14, 1804, in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA.

Irene BYRD was born on August 14, 1861, in Steilacoom, Steilacoom, Pierce Co., WA.

William Franklin CARROLL was born on August 14, 1833, in Rutherford Co., NC.

Vernon Green DILLINGHAM was born on August 14, 1944, in SC.

Penelope Elizabeth HITE was born on August 14, 1814, at Belle Grove Plantation, in Middletown, Frederick Co., VA.

Cecelia Ann PHILLIPS was born on August 14, 1828, at Lintonsford Plantation, in Dumfries, Prince William Co., VA.

Edward RADCLIFFE was born on August 14, 1678, in Chapel Hill, Rossendale, Parish Whalle, County Lancashire, England.

Anne Catharine ROSS was born on August 14, 1719, in New Castle Co., DE.

Jeremiah WOOLSTON Jr., was born on August 14, 1793, in Bucks Co., PA.

Janette YEAGLER was born on August 14, 1955, in Patterson, NJ.

August 15

Thomas Cofer BARNES was born on August 15, 1667, in Port Tobacco, Charles Co., MD.

Marilyn Kaye BIRD was born on August 15, 1968, in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.

John CLAYPOOLE was born on August 15, 1752, in Mount Holly, NJ.

Thomas COFFER was born on August 15, 1667, in Port Tobacco, Charles Co., MD.

Ann Pamela CUNNINGHAM (1816-1875) was born on August 15, 1816, at Rosemont Plantation, on the Saluda River, Laurens County, South Carolina. Ann Pamela was the granddaughter of Patrick CUNNINGHAM (1760-1796) of Augusta County, Virginia and Ann HARRIS (1765-1799). Ann Pamela was the daughter of Colonel Robert CUNNINGHAM (1786-1859) and Louisa BIRD (1794-1873). Ann Pamela was the great-granddaughter of Ironmaster William Bird (1706-1761) and Brigitte HULING (1710-1792). In 1853, Ann Pamela CUNNINGHAM founded the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union and saved George Washington's Mount Vernon Plantation.

Ann Pamela CUNNINGHAM born August 15, 1816, died on May 1, 1875, at Rosemont Plantation, at age 58. Ann was buried on May 2, 1875, in the Columbia, First Presbyterian Churchyard, South Carolina

Denna Delind FELT was born on August 15, 1979, in TX.

Hurley Clendon GILL was born on August 15, 1912, in TX.

Yeamans GILLINGHAM was born on August 15, 1734, in Solebury, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.

Frank Byrd HOUCK was born on August 15, 1882, in Silver Cliffe, CO.

George William KOCHER was born on August 15, 1822, in Easton, Northampton Co., PA.

Joseph Linton SINER and Alice GANN were married on August 15, 1910, in Philadelphia, PA.

Elizabeth STOCKER was born on August 15, 1768, in Forks, Northampton Co., PA.

Edward WILER was born on August 15, 1871, in Clarkson, NY.

Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD was born on August 16, 1893, in Birdville, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Photo taken in 1917 at Norfolk Navy Yard.

August 16

Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) was born on August 16, 1893, in Birdville, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. The son of Thomas Jefferson Bird (1861-1931) & Drusilla Gay (1867-1948) Gus married Clara Myrtle GRAY-Sadler (1900-1988) on August 7, 1917. Gus & Clara had sixteen children: Guy Edward "Eddie" BIRD (1918-1957); Earl Alford BIRD (1919-1991); Myrtle Elizabeth BIRD Dougall Holzapel (1921-1996); Evelyn Virginia "Polly" BIRD Linton (1922); J. A. "Jeff Augustus" "Snookum" "Jimmie" 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" Margie BIRD Bronstad (1941); Beatrice "Betty" Jean BIRD Jensen (1942). Gus was the grandson of George Bird Jr. (1821-1888) born in Rutherford County, North Carolina & Melinda Elizabeth CARROLL (1827-1906) born in the York District, York County, South Carolina. Also, the grandson of Augustus "Gus" GAY (1840-1879) of Will County, Illinois. & Amanda Matilda NASH (1846-1920) of Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee. Gus was the great-grandson of George Bird Sr. (1774-1847) Born in Birdsboro, Amity Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania & Martha ROBESON (1771-1836) born in the Chester District, York County, South Carolina. Also the great-grandson of Thomas Marion CARROLL (1810-1848) born in Buffalo, Pike County, Missouri Territory & Rebecca ROBERTS (1796-1881) born in Cherokee County, South Carolina. Also, the great-grandson of George Washington GAY (1818-?) & Catherine B. ENDERS (1810-1870) both born in the state of New York. Gus was the 2^nd great-grandson of Colonel Marcus "Mark" Huling BIRD (1739-1812) born at Union Forge, Amity Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. & Mary ROSS (1744-1790) born in Newcastle, Newcastle County, Delaware. Also the 2^nd great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson GAY (1774-1838) born in Franklin, Heard County, Georgia & Mary BRANTLEY ( 1785-1885) born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Gus was the 3^rd great-grandson of Ironmaster William BIRD (1706-1761) the founder of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, & Brigitte HULING (1710-1792) born in the New Castle Dutch Colony, New Castle County, Delaware. Also the 3^rd great-grandson of Reverent George Aeneas ROSS (1679-1753) born in Balblair, Tain, Rosshire, Scotland & Anna Catherine VAN GEZEL (1689-1748) born in the New Netherlands Colony, on Long Island, New York. Also the 3^rd great-grandson of Thomas GAY Jr., (1723-1783) & Patience McDANIEL (1740-1791) both born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Gus was the 4^th great-grandson of Marcus Lars HULING (1684-1557) born in the Waterford Colony, in Gloucester County, East New Jersey & Margaret JONASSON-JONES (1691-1775) born in the Aronameck Colony, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Also the 4^th great-grandson of Thomas GAY Sr., (1700-1754) & Mary BRYAN (1700-1800) both born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Gus was the 5^th great-grandson of Marcus Laurensen HULING (1642-1689) born in Hollingstedt, Schleswig Holstein, Preussen, Denmark & Brigitta DANIELSSON (1650-1685) born at Fort Nassau, in the New Sweden Colony, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Also the 5^th great-grandson of Mounce Nilsson- Jones (1663-1727) born in the Dutch Morlatton Colony, old Montgomery County, Pennsylvania & Ingabo Laicon YOCUM (1665-1739) born in Lyckan Gunnarskog, Varmland, Sweden. Gus was 6^th great-grandson of Marquis Lars HULING (1619-?) & Elizabeth PARTALLIS (1619-?), both born in Hollingstedt, Schleswig Holstein, Preussen Germany. Also the 6^th great-grandson of Gustaf DANIELSON (1624-1681) born in Sweden & Anna LOM (1632-1681) born onboard the Charitas, in the Atlantic Ocean, near Sweden and the 6th great-grandson of Peter JOCHIMSSON (1623-1654) born in Schlesig, Orebro, Holstien, Sweden & Ella Olofsdotter STILLE (1634-1718) born in the Aroostook Colony, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Also the 6^th great-grandson of Jonas NILSSON (1620-1693) & Gertrude SEVENSDOTTER (1636-1663) both born in Skoonings-Harad, Skaraborge, Sweden. Gus was the 7^th great-grandson of Hans JOCHIM (1597-?) & Anna Catherina CLOPPMAN (1609-?) both born in Schleswig, Orebro, Denmark. Also the 7^th great-grandson of Sven GUNNARSSON (1610-1678) & Brigetta JESTENBURG (1610-?) both born in Skanings, Skaraborg, Sweden and the 7^th great-grandson of Karin & Nils NILSSON (1594-1673) both born in O Bränna, Grelsbyn, Skanings Hundred, Skaraborg, Norrb Sweden. Gus was the 9^th great-grand son of Marquis Jean Paul Frederick de HULINGUES (1552-?) & Isabella du PORTAL (1552-?) both of Province Bearn, France. Also the 9^th great-grandson of Lady & Hans HANSSON (1550-?) Born in O Bränna, Grelsbyn, Norrb, Sweden and Brigitta & Peter STILLE (1546-1590) of Sole, Uppland Sweden. and the 22^nd great-grandson of Lord Malcolm Macheth de ROSS (1100-1168) also the 33^rd great-grandson of King ALPIN (785-837) of the Island of Iona, Scotland.

John Mounce BIRD was born on August 16, 1799, in Shenandoah Co., VA.

Lucy Linton BIRD was born on August 16, 1889, in Athens, GA.

Mary Ann BYRD was born on August 16, 1781, at Smiths Creek, Mount Jackson, in Shenandoah Co., VA.

Robert Andrew CEARLEY II (August 16, 1965, Tarrant Co., TX.)

Robert COBB and Nancy Isabella ROBERTS were married on August 16, 1890, in NC.

Melvin Bird KESTER was born on August 16, 1895, in Cleveland Co., NC.

Alice Eleanor KOCHER was born on August 16, 1877, in Sparta, Kalamazoo Co., MI.

Arthur Ellis KOCHER was born on August 16, 1877, in Sparta, Kalamazoo Co., MI.

Karl Remington KUTZER was born on August 16, 1993, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Clemmie Arlyne MARTIN was born on August 16, 1919, in Hillsboro, Hill Co., TX.

Julias Jefferson MARTZ was born on August 16, 1849, in Tenth Legion, Rockingham Co., VA.

Joseph Terry WILLIAMS was born on August 16, 1756, in Halifax, Pittsylvania Co., VA.

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