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Dorothy Bird 1588–1676

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy Bird in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 24 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 25 May 1588 · Towcester, Northamptonshire, England
Died 2 Aug 1676 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Father Thomas Le Byrd Bird
Mother Alice Palyn
Siblings Alice Bird, Annis Bird, Bird , Child Bird, Dorothy Bird, Ferris Bird, George Bird, Joan Bird, John Bird, Katherine Catherine Bird Burde Byrd, Katherine Thompson Bartholomew, Robert Bird, Sarah Birde, Thomas Bird, Ursula Bird, William Thomas Byrd Bird Vinctor Of London
Records
Family histories and genealogies : … Lineages of Members of the … Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories New England, the Great Migration … Alabama, Surname Files Expanded U.S., Find a Grave Index Hartford, Connecticut Probate Records The Planters of the Commonwealth … Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication … Genealogical Notes On the Founding …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Dorothy Bird began in 1588 in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England. Dorothy Bird passed away in 1676 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family histories and genealogies : a series of genealogical and biographical monographs on the families of MacCurdy, Mitchell,

  2. 2
    Record Lineages of Members of the National Society of Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Vol. II

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  6. 6
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  7. 7
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  8. 8
    Record North America, Family Histories

  9. 9
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

  10. 10
    Record Alabama, Surname Files Expanded

  11. 11
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

  12. 12
    Probate/Wills Hartford, Connecticut Probate Records

  13. 13
    Record The Planters of the Commonwealth in Massachusetts

  14. 14
    Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)

  15. 15
    Record Genealogical Notes On the Founding of New England, 1629-1640

Life Timeline

1588
Birth of Dorothy Bird in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1676
Death of Dorothy Bird in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Bird

This ancestor line traces from Lérida, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain (1000) to Towcester, Northamptonshire, England (1588) across 24 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dorothy Bird (1588–1676) was born in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 24 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Thomas Le Byrd Bird
Father
Alice Palyn
Mother

Dorothy Bird's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dorothy Bird PTP
1588–1676
Towcester, Northamptonshire, England
Parents
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Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Dorothy Bird's Descendants

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Dorothy Bird PTP 1588–1676