Who was Johannes Bird?

Johannes Bird (1713–1756) was born in Somerset, New Jersey and died in Jacksons River, Augusta, Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Johannes Bird 1713–1756

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 09 Aug 1713 · Somerset, New Jersey

Died 14 Sep 1756 · Jacksons River, Augusta, Virginia, United States

Father Andrew Thomas Byrd

Mother Catherine Covert

Siblings Abraham Byrd, George Jores Bird Bort, Lucas Bird, Mary Bird, Morris Bird, Thomas Byrd Bordt Bird, William Byrd

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Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Thomas Byrd

Catherine Covert

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Children

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Biography

In 1713, Johannes Bird entered the world in Somerset, New Jersey, born to andrew thomas byrd and catherine covert. Johannes Bird passed away in 1756 in Jacksons River, Augusta, Virginia, United States.

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Birth of Johannes Bird in Somerset, New Jersey

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1756

Death of Johannes Bird in Jacksons River, Augusta, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Johannes Bird

This ancestor line traces from Belgium (1620) to Somerset, New Jersey (1713) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Johannes Bird (1713–1756) was born in Somerset, New Jersey and died in Jacksons River, Augusta, Virginia, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Johannes 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 5 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.
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