Capt. Daniel Butler Bird, Jr.

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Capt Daniel Bird was a member of the military during the War of 1812.

He first married Sarah Oliver of Petersburg, Georgia. They were married Dec 25,1806. Sarah and their two daughters died died within days of each other.

In 1814 Daniel Bird married Lucinda Brooks. Together they had five children: Louie, Caroline, Mary, Cornelia and Thomas

Lucinda died 1826 in Edgefield, South Carolina.

Less than a year later, Daniel married Lucinda's 34 year old sister, Behethland Brooks Simkins, widow of Jesse Simkins. They moved to Florida and settled in Monticello, Jefferson County. It was while in Florida during the Indian Wars that Daniel found his daughter Louisa attacked at home, killing her two children.

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Spouses:

• Lucinda Brooks Bird (1791 - 1826)
• Behethland Brooks Bird (1793 - 1864)*

Children:

• Louisa Ann Bird Peurifoy (1816 - 1878)*
• Sarah Oliver Bird (1831 - 1850)*

Note: The dates on the stone are incorrect so no picture is listed.

Burial: Old City Cemetery Monticello Jefferson County Florida, USA

Created by: Robert C. Peurifoy Record added: Jul 15, 2010 Find A Grave Memorial# 54969219