BIRD Chronicles

All Bird historical and genealogical research, at the present time, is being researched by certified genealogist, Terry Louis Linton, (National Association of Certified Genealogist, 1977) (Bird Family Historian, 1984) (Bird Family Historian Directory, 1984) (Bird Family Newsletter Directory, 1985) (Birdsboro 250th Anniversary Bird Family History Speaker, 1990). Check out Other Works by Terry Louis Linton. Also, genealogical researchers Patrica Marjie BIRD Bronstad, John M. O'Connell. and the late, Rita Aline PULLIAM Bird (1940-2014)

Your paid Membership Dues includes a written historical and genealogical research on any LINTON or BIRD ancestor and their aligned branches.

How to become a member of the Linton Research Fund Inc., and the LINTON & BIRD Chronicles

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Purpose Statement

The Linton Research Fund Inc., shall assist persons throughout the United States and elsewhere with the genealogy and ancestral history research of Kirk Louis Linton (1914-1987) and those other families aligned genealogically, through publications, meetings, workshops, seminars, and other educational programs; shall encourage, assist, and perform in the publication of genealogical and historical works pertaining to subjects on the surname of LINTON and aligned families, or related areas or places, connected with them; shall encourage, assist and perform in the establishing of a LINTON surname historical society, or those other family surnames which are aligned genealogically. (Linton Research Fund Inc., Bylaws)

The sixteen children of

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

Clara Myrtle GRAY (1900-1988)

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 (1923-2015); Albert Irvin BIRD (1925-2008); Donald Milton BIRD (1926-1999); Margaret Drusilla BIRD Norwood (1928-2019); Iva Lee BIRD Bryant (1930-1993); Carlton Norris Bird (1931-2002); Franklin Delano "Buddy" BIRD (1934-2016); Frances Dell BIRD Shivers (1934-2014); Mary Louise BIRD Gill (1936); David Brewer Bird (1938-1997); Patricia "Pat" Marjie BIRD Bronstad (1941); Beatrice "Betty" Jean BIRD Jensen (1942)

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Jeff Augustus �Gus� BIRD (1893-1954) & Clara Myrtle GRAY-SADLER Bird (1900-1988) Christmas 1953, the only known photo with all of their 16 children: Top row from left to right: David Brewer BIRD (1938-1997); Donald Milton BIRD (1926-1999); Guy Edward BIRD (1918-1957); Albert Irvin BIRD (1925-2008); Franklin Delano BIRD (1934-2016); Jeff Augustus BIRD Jr., (1923-2015); Earl Alford (1919-1991); Carlton Norris BIRD (1931-2002); Bottom Row Left to Right: Iva Lee BIRD Bryant (1930-1993); Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012); Patricia Margie BIRD Bronsted (1941); Beatrice Jean BIRD Jenson (1942); Jeff Augustus Bird (1893-1954); Clara Myrtle GRAY-SADLER Bird (1900-1988); Margaret Druslla BIRD Norwood (1928); Frances Dell BIRD Shivers (1934-2014) Mary Louise BIRD Gill (1936); Myrtle Elizabeth BIRD Dougall Holzapel (1921-1996)

Above photo: Franklin Delano "Buddy" BIRD (1934–2016), Daniel, Edward, Tim, Margaret, Penny & Rita Aline PULLIAM Bird (1940-2014)

Featured Articles

Franklin Delano "Buddy" BIRD (1934–2016)

Ancestral Lineage Heritage

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Direct BIRD Ancestral Line

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Sir knight Robert MAITLAND (1369-1434) Knight of Shire of Thirlestane and Lethington

& Lady Maria ABERNETHY (1359–1431)

13^th great-grandparents of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

14^th great-grandparents of Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012)

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Ironmaster William BIRD (1706-1761) Esquire

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Duncan I (1001–1040) King of Scotland

24^th Thomas Jefferson BIRD (1861-1931)

25^th great-grandfather of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

26^th great-grandfather of Evelyn Virginia BIRD (1922-2012)

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William Mastin WILLIAMS Jr.,"Buckskin" (1809–1859) &

Eliza Jane EMBERSON (1822–1856)

(great-grandparents of Clara Myrtle GRAY-SADLER Bird (1900-1988)

(2nd great-grandparents of Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012)

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Ground Breaking News!

Our BIRD Family Tree has made a DRAMATIC CHANGE !

With the newly discovered and documented

7^th great-grandparents of Thomas Jefferson BIRD (1861-1931).

Thomas BIRD Sr., (1600–1662) & Mary BELDEN (1600–1664) the just discovered “Irish emigrants”

THIS IS A TOTALLY NEW TREE TOP discard your copy of the family old tree. All excising ancestors are still in our tree, just related differently now.

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Clara Myrtle GRAY-SADLER Bird (1900-1988)

My “Grandma Bird”

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Three Signers of the Declaration of Independence &

One Signer of the Constitution

In our Bird Family Tree

Thomas Jefferson BIRD (1861-1931) was the grandfather of Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012). Thomas had three signers of the Declaration of Independence, in his family tree. They were Justice James WILSON (1742-1798) and Colonel George ROSS (1730-1779) also Chief Judge George READ (1733-1798).

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Washington's Crossing of the Delaware River

Battle of Trenton

Colonel Mark BIRD (1739-1812)

LINTON & BIRD Chronicles Volume I, Issue 9 © Linton Group Limited 1986

Updated December 27, 2017

Washington Crossing the Delaware, oil painting by Emmanuel Leutze in 1851 in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Patrick HENRY (1736–1799) Governor of Virginia

6^th great-grand-uncle of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)

7^th great-grand-uncle of Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012)

Patrick HENEY (1736-1799) oil painting by George Bagby Mattews (1851-1943)

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Leofric (968–1057) “the Great MALET” Earl of Mercia &

Lady Godiva GODGIFU (990–1067) Countess of Mercia

28th great-grandparents of Clara Myrtle GRAY-SADLER Bird (1900-1988)

29th great-grandparents of Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012)

29th great-grandparents of Charles Edward LINTON (1890-1958)

30^th great-grandparents of Kirk Louis LINTON 1914-1987)

updated July 17, 2017

Lady "Godiva" oil painting by John Collier � 1874

Linton Research Fund Inc., Publication � 1987-2017 "Digging for our Roots"

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BIRD Chronicles Editor

Editor Note:

From Terry Louis Linton, I need some help Please! , if any one finds a page that is not linked to any thing or a page that needs to be updated or spelling errors and date errors, let me know here on the LINTON & BIRD BLOG or e-mail me at Terry_L_Linton@linton-research-fund-inc.com or comment on the LINTON & BIRD Chronicles Facebook page. THANKS. Hope you enjoy.

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What's New in the BIRD Chronicles

Updated May 25, 2022

Carlton Norris "Buster" BIRD (1931-2002) updated May 26, 2022

BARTRAM Branch of the BIRD Family Tree new May 25, 2022

Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton Brief Lineage Heritage updated May 25, 2022

LINTON & BIRD Chronicles on Facebook updated almost everyday

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BIRD Chronicles Pages

BIRD Family Tree

BIRD Family Tree Branches

BIRD Table of Contents Menu

Direct BIRD Ancestral Line New September 12, 2020

Who is having a Birthday or Anniversary Today

Ancestors of Jeff Augustus Gus BIRD (1893-1954)

Clara Myrtle GRAY-SADLER Bird (1900-1988) Ancestors

Past BIRD Articles from the BIRD Chronicles

Lady "Godiva" GODGIFU (980-1067) 28th great-grandmother of Clara Myrtle GRAY-SADLER Bird (1900-1988)

BIRD Chronicles Editor page

Descendants of William Bird (1706-1761) Surname List

(Little known Bird Family Facts)

Interesting & unique names in our Bird family tree

Our BIRD Ancestors in the Civil War 1861-1865

Visitors to LINTON & BIRD Chronicles Website

LINTON & BIRD Master Files

Our Oldest BIRD Ancestors

SURNAME Index

BIRD Projects Page

BIRD Ancestors Facts

LINTON & BIRD Chronicles This day in History

How to become a Member of the BIRD Chronicles

History of the Linton Research Fund In.c LINTON & BIRD Chronicles

Linton Research Fund Inc., Favorite Links

LINTON & BIRD Chronicles on Facebook updated daily

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