Who was Dorothy Bird?

Dorothy Bird (1588–1676) was born in Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom and died in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 10 generations of this lineage.

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Dorothy Bird 1588–1676

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Full name consistent across 11 independent trees

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Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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C Reliability

Reliability Score: C

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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11 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy Bird in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 25 MAY 1588 · Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom

Died 2 AUG 1676 · Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Father Robert Bird

Mother Alice Collicet

Spouse Thomas J Lord

Siblings George Bird, Olive Bird

Records

Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Alabama, Surname Files Expanded Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery … Marriage

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Bird

Alice Collicet

Spouse(s)

Thomas J Lord

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Dorothy Bird began in 1588 in Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom. Dorothy Bird married thomas j lord. Dorothy Bird passed away in 1676 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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Record Millennium File
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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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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Alabama, Surname Files Expanded
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Burial Records Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
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Record Marriage

Life Timeline

1588

Birth of Dorothy Bird in Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom

Birth

1676

Death of Dorothy Bird in Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Bird

This ancestor line traces from Davenham, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom (1294) to Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom (1588) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Dorothy Bird (1588–1676) was born in Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom and died in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 11 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 11 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 10 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.