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Benjamin Bird Senior 1725–1824 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 JUN 1725

Birth Location: Prince George, , Maryland, USA

Death Date: 1824

Death Location: Old Fort, Burke, North Carolina, USA

Father: Thomas Bird

Mother: Anna Stedham

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Allison

Children(s): Thomas Bird, Richard Bird, Benjamin Bird, Cassandra Bird, Jonathan Bird

The story of Benjamin Bird Senior began in 1725 in Prince George, , Maryland, USA. In 1748, Benjamin Bird Senior resided in Militia, Somerset County, MD. In 1800, Benjamin Bird Senior resided in Burke, North Carolina. Benjamin Bird Senior married Elizabeth Allison, and had children including Benjamin Bird, Cassandra Ann Bird, Jonathan Bird, Richard R Bird, Thomas Bird. Benjamin Bird Senior passed away in 1824 in Old Fort, Burke, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Bird Senior began in 1725 in Prince George, , Maryland, USA.
  • In 1748, Benjamin Bird Senior resided in Militia, Somerset County, MD.
  • In 1800, Benjamin Bird Senior resided in Burke, North Carolina.
  • Benjamin Bird Senior married Elizabeth Allison, and had children including Benjamin Bird, Cassandra Ann Bird, Jonathan Bird, Richard R Bird, Thomas Bird.
  • Benjamin Bird Senior passed away in 1824 in Old Fort, Burke, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Bird
1700–1778
Birth Location: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
TB
Anna Stedham
1691–1739
Birth Location: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
AS

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Allison
1743–1823
Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland
EA

Children(s)

Thomas Bird
1762–1852
Birth Location: Rock Creek, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
TB
Richard Bird
1769–1856
Birth Location: Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
RB
Benjamin Bird
1758–
Birth Location: Montgomery, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
BB
Cassandra Bird
1760–1851
Birth Location: Rock Creek, Frederick, Maryland
CB
Jonathan Bird
1764–1848
Birth Location: Rowan, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
JB

Benjamin Senior's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Senior
1725–1824
Birth Place: Prince George, , Maryland, USA
Parents
Thomas Bird
1700–1778
Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Anna (Benedictsdotter) Stedham
1691–1739
Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Grandparents
Benedictus (Benjamin) Stedham
1662–1699
Christina, New Castle, Delaware, United States
Margaret (Tussey Anna) Thorsson
1663–
, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Great-Grandparents
Tymen Stidham
1610–1686
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Senior's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Bird) Senior (13 JUN 1725–1824) m. Elizabeth Allison (22 Sep 1743–1823)
  1. 1. Thomas Bird 1762–1852
  2. 2. Richard (R) Bird 1769–1856 m. Elizabeth (Westlake) Bird 1780–1853
  3. 3. Benjamin Bird 1758–
  4. 4. Cassandra (Ann) Bird 1760–1851
  5. 5. Jonathan Bird 1764–1848 m. Angelica Banning 1775–1862
    1. 1. Marinda Bird 1803–1803
    2. 2. Benjamin Bird 1814–1892
    3. 3. Sarah (Ann) Bird 1816–1816
    4. 4. Williamson ("Wilson") Bird 1806–
    5. 5. Thomas Bird 1804–1804
    6. 6. Lemuel Bird 1799–1865
    7. 7. Clark (S) Bird 1800–1885 m. Mary (Pauline Polly) Curtis 1804–1863 m. Melinda West 1817–
      1. 1. Jesse (Richardson) Bird 1840–1865
      2. 2. Martha (Ovian Matt) Bird 1842–1927
      3. 3. Rebecca (Malinda) Bird 1835–1919
      4. 4. Jonathan (Lafayette) Bird 1836–1921
      5. 5. Ellen (Josephine) Bird 1859–1915
      6. 6. Carmine (Sevier Carr) Bird 1844–
      7. 7. Benjamin (Andrew) Bird 1846–1919
      8. 8. Asbury Bird 1823–1845
      9. 9. John (Williamson) Bird 1824–1904
      10. 10. Eleanor (Marinda Ellen) Byrd 1839–1927
      11. 11. James (Harvey) Bird 1821–1843
      12. 12. Mary (Ann) Bird 1825–1914
      13. 13. Louisa (Delilah) Bird 1831–1900
      14. 14. Ceila (Brittain) Bird 1832–1924
      15. 15. Joshua (Curtis) Byrd 1828–1892 m. 'Catherine' (Katherine Saphronia) Wilde 1826–1892
        1. 1. William (Franklin (Frank)) Byrd 1851–1920 m. Charlotte (Louella) Pitman 1856–1938
        2. 2. Nancy (A) Byrd 1857–1920
        3. 3. Margaret (M) Byrd 1859–1932
        4. 4. John (Curtis) Byrd 1862–1948
        5. 5. Cyntha (A) Byrd 1866–
        6. 6. Clarissa (Lourina) Byrd 1868–1952
        7. 7. Leander (L) Bird 1854–
      16. 16. Elizabeth (Jane) Bird 1829–1915
    8. 8. Asbury Bird 1817–1817
    9. 9. Elizabeth Bird 1811–1909
    10. 10. Harbert ("Harbord") Bird 1809–1880
    11. 11. Green Bird 1802–1802

Benjamin Senior's Timeline

6 Records

1725
13 JUN 1725
Birth of Benjamin Bird Senior in Prince George, , Maryland, USA
Prince George, , Maryland, USA
1748
1748
Age 23
Benjamin Bird Senior resided here in Militia, Somerset County, MD
Militia, Somerset County, MD
1800
1800
Age 75
Benjamin Bird Senior resided here in Burke, North Carolina
Burke, North Carolina
1810
1810
Age 85
Benjamin Bird Senior resided here in Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, United States
Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 95
Benjamin Bird Senior resided here in Burke, North Carolina, United States
Burke, North Carolina, United States
1824
1824
Age 99
Death of Benjamin Bird Senior in Old Fort, Burke, North Carolina, USA
Old Fort, Burke, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 JUN 1725
    Event Place: Prince George, , Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1748
    Event Place: Militia, Somerset County, MD
    Record Source: Maryland Census, 1772-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Burke, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Burke, North Carolina; Roll: 29; Page: 726; Image: 151; Family History Library Film: 337905

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Morganton, Burke, North Carolina; Roll: 39; Page: 334; Image: 0337912; Family History Library Film: 00228

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Burke, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Burke, North Carolina; Page: 93; NARA Roll: M33_83; Image: 60

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1824
    Event Place: Old Fort, Burke, North Carolina, USA
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