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BIRD Chronicles Volume XVIII, Issue 1, Spring © 2023, ISSN 1941-3521
The quarterly publication of the Linton Research Fund Inc., © 1987 -2023
Established 1984
Linton Research Fund Inc., Publication © 1987-2023
All Rights Reserved Linton & Bird Chronicles © 1984-2023
In Loving Memory of
(May 17, 1922 - November14, 2012)
daughter of
Jeff Augustus "GUS" BIRD (1893-1954)
(August 16, 1893 - June 12, 1954)
&
(June 14, 1900 - December 27, 1988)
Married on
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The sixteen children of
Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) &
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)
What's New in the BIRD Chronicles
updated June 3, 2023
THOMAS Branch of the BIRD Family Tree new June 3, 2023
COVERT-COUVERS Branch of the BIRD Family Tree new May 28, 2023
John ROSS (1752-1776) & Elizabeth “Betsy” GRISCOM (1752-1836) updated March 1, 2023
NASH Branch of the BIRD Family Tree updated February 13, 2023
Brigadier General Francis NASH (1740–1777) new February 12, 2023
Our BIRD Ancestors in the Revolutionary War 1775 to 1783 updated February 11, 2023
Our BIRD Ancestors in the Civil War 1861-1865 updated February 2, 2023
Isaac Hite BIRD (1852-1892) updated January 20, 2023
James Monroe BIRD (1823–1868) updated January 19, 2023
Marcus Ross BIRD (1816-1887) updated January 18, 2023
Captain James Monroe BIRD (1823–1868) new January 17, 2023
CAPPS Family Tree the ancestors of Lydia CAPPS (1823-1882) New January 16, 2023
Frances Dell BIRD Shivers (1934-2014) Project updated January 15, 2023
Patricia "Pat" Marjie BIRD Bronstad Project updated November 23, 2022
SADLER Family Tree updated June 26, 2022
William BARTRAM (1711–1770) & Elizabeth H. LOCKE (1715–1772) 4th great-grandparents of Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012) new June 19, 2022
William Moss CAPPS (1575-1637) New June 7, 2022
Patrick HENRY (1736–1799) Governor of Virginia 8th great-granduncle of Evelyn Virginia BIRD updated June 2 2022
Ancestors of Clara Myrtle GRAY-SADLER Bird (1900-1988) updated June 1, 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
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Featured Articles
Captain James Monroe BIRD (1823–1868)
3rd cousin two times removed of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)
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Above photo: Captain James Monroe BIRD (18231868) 5th Regiment, North Carolina Senior Reserves in Company K. Later Company G, of the 5th South Carolina Regiment Infantry after the reorganization on May 13, 1862 .................... Below photo: James' wife, Elalia Pratt FULTON (18331898) Elalia was the daughter of Daniel Asbury FULTON (18041843) & Elizabeth BLALOCK (18121885). Elalia was born September 7, 1833 and died on April 19, 1898 in Grover, Rutherford County, North Carolina.
Brigadier General Francis NASH (1740–1777)
3rd great-granduncle Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)
(Excerpt from)
Death & Legacy
"Brigadier General Nash was the commander of the First North Carolina Regiment of the Continental Army, at the Battle of Germantown, Kulpsville, Pennsylvania. On October 4, 1777, he was mortally wounded by a cannonball that struck him in the hip and killed his horse during the battle. He died three days later on October 7, 1777. He was buried in the nearby Towamencin Mennonite Churchyard, Kulpsville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [v]
The following were named in his honor: Fort Nashborough; in Nashville; the cities of Nashville, Tennessee; Nashville, North Carolina; Nashville, Georgia; Nash County, North Carolina; General Nash Elementary School in Towamencin Township, Pennsylvania; the USS Nashville (LPD-13) (Amphibious Transport Dock); Francis Nash Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)."
Monument to Brigadier General Francis Nash ((17401777) at the Towamencin Mennonite Churchyard, Towamencin Mennonite Meetinghouse Cemetery, Towamencin Township, Pennsylvania, On this spot burial services were held October 9, 1777 for Gen Nash, Col Boyd, Maj White and Lieut Smith. Erected by the people of the community.

Written Order from General George Washington in Philadelphia to Brigadier General Francis Nash to embark his Brigade and artillery at the receipt of this to Trenton, New Jersey to await Furter orders. (This is a work-in-progress will try and put the full contents on website)

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Lady "Godiva" GODGIFU (980-1067) 28th great-grandmother of Clara Myrtle GRAY-SADLER Bird (1900-1988)
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Ironmaster William BIRD (1706-1761) Esquire 3nd great-grandfather of Jeff Augustus Gus BIRD (1893-1954)
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Interesting & unique names in our Bird family tree
Our BIRD Ancestors in the Civil War 1861-1865
Our BIRD Ancestors in the Revolutionary War 1775 to 1783
Thomas BIRD Sr., (1600–1662) & Mary BELDEN (1600–1664) just discovered “Irish emigrants”
Patrick HENRY (1736–1799) Governor of Virginia 6th great-grand-uncle of Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954)
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According to MY STATISTICS the LINTON & BIRD Chronicles website had 2,752 unique visitors in the month of February 2023, that spent time on our sites LINTON Chronicles and the BIRD Chronicles. (If a visitor visits more than one time in 24 hours they are only counted once). The site has been up for 826 weeks. "Thanks for visiting and come back when you can stay longer" Terry Louis Linton, President Linton Research Fund Inc.
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According to MY STATISTICS the LINTON & BIRD Chronicles website had 2,583 unique visitors in the month of January 2022, that have spent time on our sites LINTON Chronicles and the BIRD Chronicles. (If a visitor visits more than one time in 24 hours they are only counted once). The site has been up for 822 weeks. "Thanks for visiting and come back when you can stay longer" Terry Louis Linton, President Linton Research Fund Inc. LINTON & BIRD Chronicles on Facebook
According to MY STATISTICS the LINTON & BIRD Chronicles website had 1,366 unique visitors in the month of December 2022, that have spent time on our sites LINTON Chronicles and the BIRD Chronicles. (If a visitor visits more than one time in 24 hours they are only counted once). The site has been up for 818 weeks. "Thanks for visiting and come back when you can stay longer" Terry Louis Linton, President Linton Research Fund Inc.
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BIRD Chronicles
The quarterly publication of the © Linton Research Fund Inc.
Established 1984
Linton Research Fund Inc., Publication © 1987-2023
All Rights Reserved Linton & Bird Chronicles © 1984-2023
Editor-in-Chief: Terry Louis Linton
Webmaster: Terry Louis Linton
Editors: Nancy Suzanne LINTON & Kenneth "Ken" Edward Linton
Technical Adviser: Karen Ann LINTON
Honorary Membership Director: Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012)
Membership Director:Terry Louis Linton
BIRD Project Director:Terry Louis Linton
Project Mangers:
Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012)
Rita Aline PULLIAM Bird (1940-2014), Patrica "Pat" Margie BIRD Bronstad,
John Martin O'CONNELL, Kenneth "Ken" Edward LINTON, Mary Louise BIRD Gill,
Margaret Drusilla BIRD Norwood (1928-2019), Vera Lee MARTIN Bird
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BIRD Family Research
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)
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