Thomas Bird (1783–1863) was born in Burke, North Carolina and died in Whitley, Kentucky. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Bird 1783–1863

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 28 OCT 1783 · Burke, North Carolina

Died 20 NOV 1863 · Whitley, Kentucky

Spouse Mary Polly Davis

Children Catherine Bird

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Catherine Bird

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Thomas Bird was born in 1783 in Burke, North Carolina. Thomas Bird married mary polly davis, and had children including catherine bird. Thomas Bird passed away in 1863 in Whitley, Kentucky.

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Birth of Thomas Bird in Burke, North Carolina

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: Thomas Bird (1783–1863) was born in Burke, North Carolina and died in Whitley, Kentucky. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Thomas Bird PTP

1783–1863

Burke, North Carolina