James Bird

1783 - 1855  (71 years)

• Name	James Bird  [1, 2]
  Birth	3 Nov 1783	, , Halifax County, North Carolina, USA   [1]
  Alt. Birth	12 Dec 1784  [3]
  Census: Federal	1790	, , Halifax County, North Carolina, USA   [4]
  	male >16: Peter Bird [at abt 32] female [Penelope] male <16 [James at 7] female [Mary at abt 5] female [Nancy at 3] 1 freed person 3 slaves
  Move	1794	, , Hancock County, Georgia, USA
  Guardianship Bond	8 Feb 1805	, , Hancock County, Georgia, USA   [5]
  	"Ordered that James Bird be appointed guardian for the persons and property Erwin Bird, Nancy Bird & Polly Bird orphans of Peter Bird dec'd, he giving bond & security in the sum of two thousand dollars "$20" listed in margin"
  News Article	23 Feb 1805	The Farmer's Gazette (newspaper), Sparta, Hancock County, Georgia, USA   [6]
  	vol. II, no. 79: "Notice.  After the expiration of nine months from the date hereof, application will be made to the honorable the Court of Ordinary of Hancock county, for leave to sell a tract of land containing 130 acres, on Powell's creek, adjoining Michael and Jordan, lying and being in the said county, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of Peter Bird deceased.  James Bird, Guardian.  February 22, 1805."
  Court	8 Jan 1806	, , Hancock County, Georgia, USA   [7]
  	"Whereas James Bird guardian for the heirs of Peter Bird dec'd has advertised and applied for leave to sell a certain tract of land being the real property of the said dec'd containing one hundred and thirty acres on powels creek adjoining Michael and Jordan lying and being in the said county for the benefit of the heirs and credits.  It is hereby ordered that the said land be sold agreeable to the law in such case made & provided."
  Land Lottery	1807	, Captain Crowder's District, Hancock County, Georgia, USA   [8]
  	was awarded lot 58 in district 19 of Baldwin County
  Tax Return	2 Feb 1807	, , Hancock County, Georgia, USA   [9]
  	"James Bird, guardian for the heirs of Peter Bird, dec'd, returned an account of moneys paid out for said heirs amounting to sixteen dollars and eighty seven & half cents -- --- ---"
  Account Return	4 Apr 1808	, , Hancock County, Georgia, USA   [10]
  	"James Bird, guardian for Polley Bird, returned an account of monies paid for her amounting to forty dollars 76/100-- James Bird, guardian for Nancy Bird, returned an account of monies paid for her amounting to sixty two dollars 56/100--"
  Tax Return	8 Feb 1809	, , Hancock County, Georgia, USA
  	Nancy Bird 1805 To James Bird Guardian Do          To am  o J. Stewarts a/c  $18.09 1/4          To " Do Lus Cill  6.25          " " Thos Crowders a/c  13.00 1808 " " G. Stewarts a/c  19.87 1/2          " " Thos. F. J. Crowder  23.00          " " Sampson Duggar  19.68 3/4 Recorded February 8th 1809 of James Bird Guardian of the orphans of Peter Bird decd. Five hundred and seventy three dollars thirty 8 cents infull for Nancy Birds part of said Estate-                                       Henry Collier Polley Bird                To James Bird, Guardian, [?] 1805          To Geo Stewart a/c  $18.47          " P. Duggar  1.50          " Thos. Crowder H  5.00          " E. Doughty  20.00          " James Lasseter  2.62 1/2 1808
  Account Return	6 Mar 1809	, , Hancock County, Georgia, USA   [11]
  	"James Bird guardian of the Orphans of Peter Bird dec'd returned rec'ts amounting to forty one dollars 62 1/2 cents, expended for Polly Bird during the last year -- Also a Rec't signed Henry Collier amounting to five hundred and seventy three dollars & 38 cts infull for Nancy Bird's part of said estate --"
  Executor of Will	7 Aug 1809	, , Hancock County, Georgia, USA   [12]
  	"The last will and Testament of George West dec'd proven in open Court by the oaths of Robert Ridley and Edmund Reid two of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded - John Lee and James Bird the nominated Executors qualified.  Whereupon It is Ordered that Richard B. Fletcher, Sherwood Womack, William Davenport, Benj. Reid and Reuben Reid be and they are hereby appointed appraisers to appraise on oath the personal Estate of George West dec'd."
  Appointment	4 Sep 1809	, , Hancock County, Georgia, USA   [13]
  	"James Bird appointed to work on the road from Allen Alfords to the Greene County line"
  Account Return	3 Dec 1810	, , Hancock County, Georgia, USA   [14]
  	"James Bird guardian to Irwin Bird orphan of Peter Bird dec'd returned an account of monies paid for said orphan amounting to thirty one dollars & four cents."
  Account Return	4 Nov 1811	, , Hancock County, Georgia, USA   [15]
  	"James Bird guardian to Irwin Bird returned an account of thirteen dollars paid for said orphan."
  Tax List	1812	, Captain Hart's District, Hancock County, Georgia, USA   [16]
  	James Bird was listed with 4 slaves and 251 acres of 3nd quality land in Hancock County, along the "P.C." water course, adjoining "Alford."  He also had a 2-wheel carriage.  He paid $2.38 1/2 tax. A second entry showed him as "Guardian to Peter Birds Alphins (orphans?), owning 202 1/2 acres of 2nd quality land in Ran[dolph?] County, 17th Dist, No. 35, and paying 51 cents tax.
  Bond	4 Jan 1813	, , Hancock County, Georgia, USA   [17]
  	"On the petition of Benjamin Jones & James Bird who stand bound as security for Britain Jones as guardian of Thomas Rutland orphan of Randolph Rutland dec'd & on their statement that the said Britain Jones is actually wasting the estate of said orphan - It is ordered that the said Britain Jones shew cause to the next court why he should not give up the property belonging to said orphan or give other security. -"
  Account Return	2 May 1814	, , Hancock County, Georgia, USA   [18]
  	"James Bird guardian for Irwin Bird orphan returned a receipt in full from said orphan"
  Land	1 Aug 1818	, , Hancock County, Georgia, USA   [19]
  	State of Georgia  This indenture made the 1st day of August in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and eighteen Between James Bird William Mac lellan jr Henry Collier & Irvin legal heirs of Peter Bird decd all of the county of Hancock and state aforesaid of the one part and Abram Rawls of the county and state aforesaid of the other part  Witnesseth that the said James Bird, William Maclellan Jr, Henry Collier and Irvin Bird for and in conside ration of the sum of one thouand and sixty four dollars to them in hand paid at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath granted, bargained and sold and by these presents, do grant, bargain and sell unto the said Abram Rawls his Heirs &c all that tract or parcel of land, situate lying and being in the county of Hancock and state aforesaid and bounded as follows. beginning at a hickory corner on Powells creek and runing thence N 26 W33.50 along Nathaniel Bells line to a Red Oak corner running thence N.53.E.25.50 along said Bells line to a Hickory corner running thence S.62.E.17 along Isaac Battles line to a red oak corner running thence N.53 1/2 E. 15.75 along said Battles line to a Wawho[?] corner on the long Branch runnung thence S.22.E.27.50 along said Branch to a Walnut corner running thence S.52.W.32.50 to Powells creek thence along said creek as it meanders to the beginning corner.  Containing one hun dred sixty six and nine tenth acres.  Together with all and singular the rights, members and appurtenances thereof whatsoever to the said Tract or parcel of land being, belonging or in any wise appertaining thereto and all the rents, issues and profits thereof and every part thereof To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land and all and singular the premises and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto the said Abram Rawls his heirs &c for the only proper use benefit and behoof of him the said Abram Rawls his Heirs and assigns forever.  And the said James Bird, William Maclellan Jr Henry Collier and Irvin Bird their heirs and assigns personal[?] and forever defend the said tract or parcel of land and premises unto unto the said Abram Rawls his heirs &c [?] other person and persons whatsoever.  In Wiitness whereof the said James Bird William Maclellan jr Henry Collier & Irvin Bird hath hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year above mentioned. Signed Sealed &                                 James Bird seal delivered in the presence of              William Maclellan seal James Speir                                         Henry Collier seal R. T. Battle J.P.                                    Irwin Bird seal
  Census: Federal	1820	, Captain Fannin's District, Hancock County, Georgia, USA   [20]
  	male 26-45: James Bird [at 37] female 26-45 [Nancy at 30] male 16-26 male 16-26 female 10-16 [Lucinda C. at 13] male 10-16 [Tamerlane at abt 11] male <10 [Gresham at 9] female <10 [Lurana at 7] female <10 [Julia Ann at 4] male <10 [Irwin at abt 2] female <10 [Amanda at abt 0] 14 slaves
  Move	Between 1826 and 1827	, , Decatur County, Georgia, USA
  	Hancock County
  Tax List	1827	, , Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [21]
  	James Bird paid 1 poll, and owned 17 slaves.  He paid $11.81 tax on the following property: 250 acres of pine land in Early County, district 3, lot 251 250 acres of 3rd quality land in Decatur County, district 19, lot 380 one stalling horse[?] at 6 dollars
  Tax List	1828	, Captain Harrison's District, Grady (formerly Decatur) County, Georgia, USA   [22]
  	James Bird paid 1 poll, and owned 14 slaves.  He paid $5.54 1/2 tax on the following property: 490 acres of pine land in Irwin County, district 13, lot 118 250 acres of pine land in Early County, district 3, lot 237 250 acres of 3rd quality land in Decatur County, district 19, lot 330
  Tax List	1829	, Captain Harrison's District, Grady (formerly Decatur) County, Georgia, USA   [23]
  	James Bird paid 1 poll, and owned 16 slaves.  He paid $6.18 tax on the following property: 490 acres of pine land in Irwin County, district 13, lot 118 250 acres of pine land in Early County, district 3, lot 239 250 acres of 3rd quality land in Decatur County, district 19, lot 330
  Jury Duty	6 Jul 1829	, , Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [24]
  	Grand Jury
  	"the folloing persons are selected by this court to serve as Grand Jurors of the next Superior Court to be held in and for the County of Decatur to be held on the 2nd Monday in Nov next." ...10. James Bird...
  Census: Federal	1830	, , Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [25]
  	male 40-50: James Bird [at 45] female 30-40 [Nancy at 40] male 20-30 [Tamerlane at abt 21] male 15-20 [Gresham at 19] female 15-20 [Lurana at 17] female 10-15 [Julia Ann at 14] male 10-15 [Irwin at 12] female 5-10 [Amanda Melvena at 10] male 5-10 [James Fannin at abt 5] female under 5 [Ann B. at 4] male under 5 [John J. at 2]
  Tax List	1830	, Captain Harrison's District, Grady (formerly Decatur) County, Georgia, USA   [26]
  	James Bird paid 1 poll, and owned 19 slaves.  He paid $7.66 1/4 tax on the following property: 250 acres of 3rd quality land in Decatur County, district 19, lot 330 490 acres of pine land in Thomas County, district 13, lot 116 250 acres of pine land in Early County, district 3, lot 237
  Tax List	1831	, Captain Harrison's District, Grady (formerly Decatur) County, Georgia, USA   [27]
  	James Bird paid 1 poll, and owned 19 slaves.  He paid $7.12 1/2 tax on the following property: 250 acres of 3rd quality land in Decatur County, district 19, lot 330 490 acres of pine land in Thomas County, district 13, lot 116 250 acres of pine land in Baker County, district 3, lot 237
  Jury Duty	31 Dec 1831	, , Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [28]
  	"And the following persons were drawn to serve as Grand Jurors at the next Term of the Supr court to be held in afore said County on the fourth Monday in January next from No 1 to No 2 to wit 1 Wilson Thompson 2 Levi W Moore 3 Richd Wilson 4 Benjamin Harrison 5 Wm Owens Senr 6 Bennett Crawford 7 Wm Twomy 8 Jesse Collins 9 Robert J Chisolm 10 Martin Hardin 11 Archy T. OBryan 12 Wiley Horn 13 Danl McNair 14 Danl Bryant 15 John Hutchison 16 John Donalson 17 Thos Harrison 18 Joseph Grayton 19 Hezekiah Thomas 20 Eli George 21 George R McElvy 22 Wm Martin 23 James Bird 24 Thos P Fain 25 James Griffin 26 Elisha George 27 John B Mills 28 Joshua Boon 29 Wm McElvy Sr 30 John Durham 31 Asa Hutchins 32 Ssaml Williams 33 Danl O Neel 34 Thomas King 35 John White 36 Alexander Douglass"
  Tax List	1832	, Captain Harrison's District, Grady (formerly Decatur) County, Georgia, USA   [29]
  	Jas. Bird paid 1 poll, and owned 20 slaves.  He paid $7.48 tax on the following property: 250 acres of 3rd quality land in Decatur County, district 19, lot 380 490 acres of pine land in Thomas County, district 18, lot 118 250 acres of pine land in Baker County, district 3, lot 257
  Tax List	1833	, Captain Harrison's District, Grady (formerly Decatur) County, Georgia, USA   [30]
  	James Bird paid 1 poll, and owned 20 slaves.  He paid $7.33 tax on the following property: 250 acres of 3rd quality land in Decatur County, district 19, lot 380 490 acres of pine land in Thomas County, district 13, lot 118 250 acres of pine land in Baker County, district 3, lot 237
  Tax List	1834	, Captain Nicholson's District, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [31]
  	James Bird paid 1 poll, and owned 21 slaves.  He paid $5.16 1/4 tax on the following property: 250 acres of 3rd quality land in Decatur County, district 19, lot 380 490 acres of pine land in Thomas County, district 13, lot 118 250 acres of pine land in Baker County, district 3, lot 237
  Tax List	1835	, Captain Nicholson's District, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [32]
  	James Byrd paid 1 poll, and owned 18 slaves.  He paid $3.63 3/4 tax on the following property: 250 acres of 3rd quality land in Decatur County, district 19, lot 380 490 acres of pine land in Thomas County, district 13, lot 118 200 acres of pine land in Baker County, district 3, lot 237
  Appointment	7 Nov 1836	, , Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [33]
  	as Guardian
  	"Ordered that James Bird be appoin ted Guardian for Bradford Rogers orphan of Sarah Rogers deceased by his giving good & sufficient Security & otherwise qualifying according to law"
  Guardianship Bond	7 Nov 1836	, , Early County, Georgia, USA
  	Georgia            Know all men by these presents Decatur County that we James Bird and Gresham C. Bird are held and firmly Bound unto their Honours the Justices of the Inferior Court for said County and their successors in office when sitting for ordinary purposes in the Just and full sum of Eight hundred Dollars for the payment of which sum to the Justices and their successors in office we bind ourselves our heirs executors and administrators jointly and sever -ally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this seventh day of November one thousand eight hundred & thirty six (1836)      The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the said James Bird is this day appointed Guardian to Bradford Rogers orphan of Sarah Rogers decd- now if the said James Bird do well and truly demean him- self as Guardian aforesaid agreeably to Letters of Guardianship bearing even date herewith and agreeable to law in such case made and provided the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Signed Sealed and Acknowledged in open Court                  James Bird LS                  G. C. Bird LS C. M. Amoss - Clerk C.O.
  Tax List	1838	, Captain Nicholson's District, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [34]
  	James Bird paid 1 poll, and owned 19 slaves.  He paid $4.62 tax on the following property: 250 acres of 3rd quality land in Decatur County, district 19, lot 380
  Census: Federal	1840	, , Decatur County, Georgia, USA
  Tax List	1842	, Captain Herring's District, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [35]
  	James Bird paid 1 poll, and owned 17 slaves.  He paid $7.80 tax (5 3/4 mills) on the following property: 250 acres of 3rd quality land in Decatur County, district 19, lot 380 350 acres of 3rd quality land in Decatur County, district 20, lot 20 250 acres of pine land in Early County, district 3, lot 237 490 acres of pine land in Thomas County, district 13, lot 118 1 1/4 acres of pine land in Decatur County, district 20 one four wheel carriage
  Tax List	1844	, Amsterdam, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [36]
  	James Bird paid no polls, and owned 14 slaves.  He paid $8.09 tax (5 mills) on the following property: 250 acres of pine land in Baker County, district 3, lot 237 490 acres of pine land in Thomas County, district 13, lot 118 250 acres of 3rd quality land in Decatur County, district 20, lot 20 250 acres of 3rd quality land in Decatur County, district 19, lot 380 1 1/2 acres of 3rd quality land in Decatur County, district 20 one four-wheel carriage
  Bond	13 Jan 1845	, , Decatur County, Georgia, USA
  	Georgia Know all men by these Presents that we James Bird Principal & Decatur County John Lassetter Security are held & firmly bound unto their Honours the justices of the Inferior Court Sitting for Ordinary Purposes for Said county and their Successors in office & assigns in the just & full sum of four thousand dollars for the payment of which sum to the said court of judges & their successors in office we bind ourselves our heirs executors and administrators in the whole and for the whole sum jointly and severally & firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals & dated this 13th day of Jany 1845. The condition of the above obligation is such that if the above bound James Bird administrator of the goods Chattels & Credits of Daniel T. Lane late of Said County deceased which have or shall come into the hands possession or knowledge of the Said James Bird or the hands or possession of any person or persons for him & the same so made do exhibit unto the said Inferior court when sitting as a court of Ordinary when he shall be thereunto required & such goods Chattels & Credits do well & truly administer according to law and do make a just & true account of his actings & doings therein where he shall thereunto be required by the court & shall deliver & pay to such person or persons respectively as they may be entitled to the same by Law. And if it shall hereafter appear that any last will & Testament was made by the deceased & the same be proven before the said court and Executor obtains a certificate of the probate thereof, and the said James Bird as such case if required render and deliver up the siad letters of administration then this obligation to be void else to remain in full force. Signed sealed and acknowledged in open court Attest James Bird LS John P. Dickenson C.C.O John Lassetter LS
  Unclaimed Letter	1 Apr 1846	, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [37]
  	James Bird had a letter waiting for him in the post office.
  Tax List	1850	, Desser, Seminole County, Georgia, USA   [38]
  	Jas. Bird paid no poll [age 67] and owned 12 slaves and a barouch [six-seat chariot].  He paid $8.58 tax (9 mills) on 100 acres of quality 1 land in district 14, lot 191, 342 1/2 acres of quality 3 land in district 14, lot 192, and 250 acres of pine land in district 14, lot 181, all in Decatur County, Georgia. As administrator of the estate of Daniel T. Lane, he paid $4.07 (7 1/2 mills) and reported 10 slaves and 109 1/2 acres of quality 3 land in district 22, lot 80 in Decatur County, Georgia.
  Census: Federal	20 Aug 1850	, District 22, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [39]
  	1) James Bird, male age 66, farmer, $2,000 real estate, born in NC 2) Nancy Bird, female age 59, born in NC 3) Richard Bird, male age 17, laborer, born in GA, attended school
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  Will Written	17 Jul 1852	, , Decatur County, Georgia, USA
  	State of Georgia In the name of God amen I James Bird of the County and State Decatur County aforesaid, calling to mind that all men must die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all other will or wills by me made heretofore or published. First. It is my will that my executors hereafter nominated, and appointed shall so soon after my death as practi[c]able pay all of my just debts, and the necessary expenses of my last sickness. Secondly. It is my will that my executors deliver to my son Richard L. Bird upon his arriving at the age of twenty one years or marriage a negro Boy or fellow out of my negro property also a good Horse Bridle & Saddle, and a good Bed and furniture, which will make him equal in advancement to the balance of my children heretofore provided for, provided that he is not advanced before my death. Thirdly. It is my will that the remainder of my property both real and personal shall go to and be the sole and separate property of my beloved wife Nancy Bird forever in fee Simple. Provided she shall survive me. Fourthly. I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my said wife Nancy Bird and my son in Law Drayton Blackburn my Executors to this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal and delivered the same in the presence of this 17th day of July 1852 Richard Sims James Bird seal James E. Martin Archd S. Curry
  Death	16 Jun 1855	, Blakely, Early County, Georgia, USA   [1, 3]
  Will Proven	21 Sep 1855	, , Early County, Georgia, USA
  	Court of Ordinary for Said County of Early in vacation. Sept. 21st 1855. Georgia Before me Saml S. Stefferd Ordinary in and for said county. Early County Personally came Nancy Bird, executrix of the last will & testament of James Bird deceased late of said county, and produced the last will & testament of said James Bird deceased, and the said Nancy Bird after being duly Sworn, deposeth and saith that the instrument now presented is the true last will & testament of James Bird deceased that he signed Sealed declared & published it as his last will & testament, freely, voluntarily and of his own accord, without any compulsion or influence whatever, that at the time of the execution of the same said testator was of sound and disposing mind and memory - that the same was delivered to her by testator, and has remain in her possession unaltered. Nancy (her X mark) Bird Sworn to and Subscribed before me this Sept 21st 1855. S. S. Stafferd Ord There being no further business the court was adjourned to court in course. S. S. Stafford Ord In Open Court came Richard Sims One of the Subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of James Bird deceased, who after being duly Sworn, deposeth and saith that he saw the said James Bird Sign Seal publish & declare the same to be his last will & testament- That he was of sound and disposing mind and memory at the time of its execution- that he executed the same freely voluntarily and of his own accord- that offiant signed the same as a witness in the presence of and at the request of Testator. And that he saw James E. Martin and Archibald S. Curry Subscribe the same as witnesses, and in the presence of and at the request of said Testator. Sworn to and Subscribed Richard Sims S. S. Stafford, Ord. The within last Will & Testament of James Bird deceased having been duly proven upon the oath of Richard Sims- It is ordered that the same be admitted to Record. Nancy Bird the Executrix appointed in the last Will & Testament of James Bird deceased, appearing in Court and qualifying as such by taking the oath prescribed by Law- It is ordered that Letters Testamentary with a copy of the will annexed do issue to her the said Nancy Bird Executrix as aforesaid. It is further ordered that a warrant of appraisement do issue to Isaac Ferguson, James Martin, Saml Fairchilds, Edward Wooten, and _____ Trawick, who are hereby appointed appraisers of the Estate of said James Bird Decd. There being no further business the court was adjourned to court in course. S. S. Stafford, Ord.
  Will Recorded	23 Oct 1855	, , Early County, Georgia, USA
  	Georgia Court of Ordinary for said County October term 1855. The within Early County last will and testament of James Bird deceased having been duly proven upon the oath of Richard Sims. It is ordered that the same be admit[t]ed to record. S. S. Stafford Ord. Recorded Oct 23rd 1855.
  Inventory & Appraisement	20 Feb 1856	, , Decatur County, Georgia, USA
  	Inventory & Appraisement of the Estate of Jas Bird deceased No 1 Negro man                      $400.00 "    2    "        "                          400.00      3     "       "                          400.00      4     "       "                                  1000.00      5     "       "                                  1100.00      6     "       "                                  1100.00      7     "       "                                  1000.00      8     "       "                            1000.00      9 woman & child                        1100.00      10   "       "                                  1100.00      11   "       "                          300.00      12  Girl                               600.00      13   "       "                               600.00      14    "      "                          250.00      15    "      "                          600.00      16          Man                      1000.00 Seventy five head of hogs            187.50 Hundred head of Cattle            400.00 Forty head of Sheep                    60.00 Three Mules                        450.00 Three Horses                        225.00 Two yoke of oxens                    80.00 Two waggons                        150.00 Six plows                            3.00 Blacksmith tools                    30.00 Farming Tools                          21.00 one Cotton Gin                          45.00 Three tract pine land                  750.00 Plantation                            4000.00 Six pr plow braces[?]                    12.00 one Carriage                          15.00 one Corn Shiller                    10.00 one Straw Cutter                      5.00 Two Sugar Bailers                    20.00 one Mill                          10.00 one pair of Ballances                      8.00 State of Georgia Decatur County We do certify upon oath that as far as was produced to us by R. L. Bird agent for Nancy Bird the above & foregoing contains a true appraisement of the goods Chattels & Credits of the Estate of James Bird decd to the Best of our Judgment and understanding Given under our hands & official Signature this 20th Feby 1856 Richard H. Wooton S. S. Traywick Appraisers S. M. Roe We do hereby Certify that the above appriasers were Sworn to perform their duty according to Law this 20th February 1856 S. L. Traywick Ricard H. Wooton S. M. Roe Recorded 28th March 1856 James Bush Ord
  Burial	Blakely Cemetery, Blakely, Early County, Georgia, USA   [1]
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  Person ID	I1376	My Genealogy
  Last Modified	12 Sep 2023

  
  

  Father	Peter Bird, Jr.,   b. Abt 1758, , , Halifax County, North Carolina, USA d. Between Feb 1802 and 28 May 1803, , , Hancock County, Georgia, USA (Age ~ 44 years)
  Mother	Penelope Coffield,   b. Est 1758   d. Aft 1843 (Age ~ 86 years)
  Marriage	Between Nov 1770 and 1772	, , , North Carolina Province, Colonial America
  Family ID	F507	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Nancy Ann Jones,   b. 22 Apr 1790, , , Halifax County, North Carolina, USA d. 30 Nov 1873, , Blakely, Early County, Georgia, USA (Age 83 years)
  Marriage	15 Jan 1807	, , Hancock County, Georgia, USA
  Children	1. Lucinda C. Bird,   b. 29 Nov 1807, , , Hancock County, Georgia, USA d. Yes, date unknown   2. Tamerlane Bird,   b. Abt 1809, , , Hancock County, Georgia, USA d. Yes, date unknown + 3. Gresham Coffield Bird,   b. 3 Nov 1811, , , Hancock County, Georgia, USA d. 11 Oct 1863, , , Jackson County, Florida, USA (Age 51 years) + 4. Lurana Bird,   b. 17 May 1813, , , Hancock County, Georgia, USA d. Aft 1860 (Age 47 years) + 5. Julia Ann Bird,   b. 14 May 1816, , , Hancock County, Georgia, USA d. Yes, date unknown + 6. Irwin Bird,   b. 15 Aug 1818, , , Hancock County, Georgia, USA d. 20 Mar 1887, , , Early County, Georgia, USA (Age 68 years) + 7. Amanda Melvina Bird,   b. 18 Sep 1820, , , Hancock County, Georgia, USA d. 10 Nov 1898 (Age 78 years) + 8. James W. F. Bird,   b. 26 Oct 1822, , , Hancock County, Georgia, USA d. 26 Feb 1863 (Age 40 years) + 9. Ann Beatrice Bird,   b. 15 Jan 1826, , , Hancock County, Georgia, USA d. 28 Jul 1882, , Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA (Age 56 years)   10. John Jones Bird,   b. 17 Apr 1828, , , Decatur County, Georgia, USA d. 12 Jul 1878, , , Early County, Georgia, USA (Age 50 years)   11. Benjamin Franklin Bird,   b. 1830, , , Decatur County, Georgia, USA d. 1830, , , Decatur County, Georgia, USA (Age 0 years) + 12. Richard Lawrence Bird, Sr.,   b. Abt 1832, , , Decatur County, Georgia, USA d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F506	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	13 Feb 2011

  
  

• Reference

  Gail Rich Nestor. "James Bird". A Family Tree from Roots to Buds. https://roots2buds.net/getperson.php?personID=I1376&tree=nestortree (accessed September 28, 2023).