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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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5 researchers on YourRoots have DOROTHY Bird in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 May 1588 · Towcester, Northamptonshire, England
Died 01 Aug 1676 · Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
Father Robert Bird
Mother Amy Hill
Spouse Thomas Lord
Children Anne Lord, Aymie Gilbert, Dorothy Lord, John Lord, Richard Lord, Robert Lord, Thomas Lord, William Lord
Siblings Robert Bird

Researchers connected through DOROTHY Bird 1588–1676

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Biography

In 1588, DOROTHY Bird entered the world in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England, born to robert bird and amy hill. DOROTHY Bird married thomas lord, and had children including anne lord, aymie gilbert, dorothy lord, john lord, richard lord, robert lord, thomas lord, william lord. DOROTHY Bird passed away in 1676 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Sources

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    Burial Records Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934

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

  3. 3
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  4. 4
    Record Lineages of Members of the National Society of Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Vol. II

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

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

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

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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

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    Record Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded

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    Burial Records Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices

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    Probate/Wills Hartford, Connecticut Probate Records

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1588
Birth of DOROTHY Bird in Towcester, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1588
Birth of DOROTHY Bird in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1605
DOROTHY Bird was married in Northamptonshire, England
Marriage
1610
DOROTHY Bird was married in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England
Marriage
1610
DOROTHY Bird was married in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England
Marriage
1676
Death of DOROTHY Bird in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death
1676
Death of DOROTHY Bird in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from DOROTHY Bird

This ancestor line traces from Towchester, Northamptonshire, England (1561) to Towcester, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England (1588) across 2 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 County, Connecticut, United States of America. 5 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 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 2 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.

DOROTHY Bird's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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

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DOROTHY Bird PTP 1588–1676