I have designated his birth date as 1791, based on his age of 39 at death, as stated in obituary. In 1791, his parents were in Shenandoah County, Virginia.
Source: Baton Rouge Gazette, 25 Sept 1830:
"William [Thompson] Bird [died] on the 21st at his residence near Baton Rouge; aged 39; in the prime of his life; one of the most wealthy and enterprising planters of the country."
Please visit the Bird Family Cemetery page (2551974) to understand the condition of the cemetery. A non-profit has been created to raise funds to repair Abraham's grave and the graves of his closest family members in Louisiana. Please visit and donate! https://www.hpcaebr.org
I have designated his birth date as 1791, based on his age of 39 at death, as stated in obituary. In 1791, his parents were in Shenandoah County, Virginia.
Source: Baton Rouge Gazette, 25 Sept 1830:
"William [Thompson] Bird [died] on the 21st at his residence near Baton Rouge; aged 39; in the prime of his life; one of the most wealthy and enterprising planters of the country."
Please visit the Bird Family Cemetery page (2551974) to understand the condition of the cemetery. A non-profit has been created to raise funds to repair Abraham's grave and the graves of his closest family members in Louisiana. Please visit and donate! https://www.hpcaebr.org
Gravesite Details
Two broken grave slab segments found at the cemetery that, when perfectly fit together, say" W. T. B" and "IRD" or "W. T. BIRD".
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