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BIRD of Aston/Erdington, Birmingham
« on: Wednesday 09 August 06 02:29 BST (UK) »
BIRD of Aston/Erdington, Birmingham.
Thomas born 1912, married Minnie Parkes (born 1915) of Lichfield Rd. Aston. in 1935.
They had children, Doreen, Barbara, Tommy, Edwin, Margaret, Robert&Sheila (twins) Linda, between 1936 & 1959.
Any others looking for links to this name? ???

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Re: BIRD of Aston/Erdington, Birmingham
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 29 August 06 16:58 BST (UK) »
Hi,
Don't know if this helps but I have the following Bird family on my tree

Joseph Bird=MaryRAY m 19 Mar 1812 Edgbaston
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Bettsey 9 Dec 1816, Ann 1919, George 31 May 1821, Caroline 28 Mar 1824, Sarah 19 Mar 1826 and Mary 23 Sep 1828

Caroline m Joseph CHAMBERS 25 Dec 1843 Handsworth she died June qtr 1862

I'd be grateful if you would let me know should happen on any of these 
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Re: BIRD of Aston/Erdington, Birmingham
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 12 October 06 15:53 BST (UK) »
:) thanks for details you sent me. only just catching up as have been in hospital and not too good of late.  will get back to you if anything of interest pops up, Margaret Brain (nee Bird)

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Re: BIRD of Aston/Erdington, Birmingham
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 12 October 06 15:55 BST (UK) »
 ;D just realised the "pun" Birds on my tree!?? ha  ha!! did you say that intentionally?  there is an unintentional one in my name now, Bird-Brain!! ha!
I am n ot easily offended! Margaret


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Re: BIRD of Aston/Erdington, Birmingham
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 22 November 06 07:48 GMT (UK) »
A close relative of mine has John Bird born in Salty in 1883  died 21st October 1914 on the Western front. His father was also John Bird in 1860 in Birmingham
Warks -Blundell, Stagg,Guest,Jennings<br />Ireland -Guest , Connor, Nowlan/Nolan,Hemming<br />Norfolk-Stagg<br />Cardigan-Jones<br />Glamorgan- David<br />Monmouth  and Glos-Witts, Bowsher<br />Derby Leics and Notts: Roulstone, Morley,Astle, Poxon , Bywater, Sanderson, Barnett, Fletcher<br />Hants- Jennings<br />Cornwall- Trestain, Stirrup,Gyles, Pearce, Cock<br />Devon- Hutchin(g)s , Griffey,Davies<br />Middlesex- Stirrup

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Re: BIRD of Aston/Erdington, Birmingham
« Reply #5 on: Friday 24 November 06 05:20 GMT (UK) »
Hi is Salty = Saltley?  I know this is an area in Birmingham.
Do you have any further Bird details for the 1880's please.
possible Minnie Parkes or Thomas Parkes born approx 1883?
thanks meb

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Re: BIRD of Aston/Erdington, Birmingham
« Reply #6 on: Friday 24 November 06 07:59 GMT (UK) »
Sorry about that typo - It is Saltley.  The only sibling I have found to date is Thomas born 1887
Warks -Blundell, Stagg,Guest,Jennings<br />Ireland -Guest , Connor, Nowlan/Nolan,Hemming<br />Norfolk-Stagg<br />Cardigan-Jones<br />Glamorgan- David<br />Monmouth  and Glos-Witts, Bowsher<br />Derby Leics and Notts: Roulstone, Morley,Astle, Poxon , Bywater, Sanderson, Barnett, Fletcher<br />Hants- Jennings<br />Cornwall- Trestain, Stirrup,Gyles, Pearce, Cock<br />Devon- Hutchin(g)s , Griffey,Davies<br />Middlesex- Stirrup

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Re: BIRD of Aston/Erdington, Birmingham
« Reply #7 on: Friday 24 November 06 08:36 GMT (UK) »
Hi,
    1901 census for Aston Warwickshire

     Piece 2878 Fol.150 Page 7

8 Crawford St.

John Bird 41 blacksmith born Birmingham Warks
Jane 41 born Pershore Worcestershire
John 18 rolling mills lab. born Birmingham
Thomas 13 coal ----- lab./ born Birmingham
William 8 born Birmingham
Frederick Knight lodger 43 gas stoker born Pershore

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Re: BIRD of Aston/Erdington, Birmingham
« Reply #8 on: Friday 24 November 06 08:40 GMT (UK) »

Do you have a link with John Bird who married Gladys Daley in the 1920s, she then died and he married againto an Alice. ?