Who was Matthew Bird?

Matthew Bird (1831–1902) was born in Staffordshire, England and died in Troy, New York, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Matthew Bird 1831–1902

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Sep 1831 · Staffordshire, England

Died 6 Aug 1902 · Troy, New York, USA

Father Zipporah T Dunn Bird

Children Zipporah Elizabeth Bird Male

Siblings Emma Bird Murphy

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Immediate Family

Parents

Zipporah T Dunn Bird

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Zipporah Elizabeth Bird Male

Biography

Matthew Bird was born in 1831 in Staffordshire, England, the child of zipporah t dunn bird. Matthew Bird had children including zipporah elizabeth bird male. Matthew Bird passed away in 1902 in Troy, New York, USA.

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Birth of Matthew Bird in Staffordshire, England

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1902

Death of Matthew Bird in Troy, New York, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Matthew Bird

This ancestor line traces from Belbroughton, Worcester, England (1575) to Staffordshire, England (1831) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Matthew Bird (1831–1902) was born in Staffordshire, England and died in Troy, New York, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew 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 7 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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Related Records

Zipporah T Dunn Bird

Father

Matthew Bird's Ancestors

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Matthew Bird PTP

1831–1902

Staffordshire, England