John Bird

1782 Pittsylvania Co. VA Personal Property Tax List (Per Glenda Todd) John Byrd, John Bird

1782 Henry Co. VA PP Tax List Samuel Beard (no John)

1783 Henry Co. VA PP Tax List by Salmon Byrd, Samuel 1 1 0 0 5 14 Byrd, John 1 1 0 0 3 5

1784 Henry Co. VA PP Tax List by Salmon Byrd, John 1 1 0 0 0 3 7 16.3 1784 Henry Co. VA PP Tax List by Woods Byrd, Samuel 1 1 0 0 0 2 10 16.6

1785 Henry Co. VA PP Tax List by Innes Bird, John 1 1 0 00 3 11 9.4 1785 Henry Co. VA PP Tax List by Hill Bird, Samuel and son James 2 1 1 00 2 6 7.9

The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, by the Virginia Historical Society for the Year Ending December 31, 1910. Vol. 18, p. 262-263. Richmond, VA. Virginia Legislative Papers. Dissenters Petition, Albemarle, Amherst and Buckingham. November 9, 1776. John Bird Senr., Abner Bird, Bartlet Bird.

The Virginia Genealogist, Vol. 20, No. 2, p. 129. A List of Insolvents lands returned by the sheriff of Henry Co., whereon there is no effects to make the tax for the year 1786, viz: John Bird (Franklin).

John Bird first appears on the 1783 Henry Co. VA PP Tax List, and last appears on the Franklin County VA PP Tax List for the year of 1816. The 1789 Franklin Co. VA PP Tax list shows 3 Tithable over age 16.

Henry Co. VA Deed Book 5, p. 119, April 27, 1785 Samuel Bird of Henry Co. to John Bird of same, sum of 20 pounds, 75 acres on Reedy Creek adj. John Herd, Henry Harris and James McWilliams. Mary, wife of Samuel Bird, relinquishes her right of dower. Proved, Henry Co. VA 28 April 1785 Note: This tract is sold one year later by John Bird to John Norris for 40 pounds.

Henry Deed Book 3, p. 131, April 29, 1785 Inquisition upon the body of Mordecai Stewart, on the road was found dead and had no marks of violence on his body. Jo. Salmon, Coroner, Joseph King, John Cuningham. (Signed) Joseph Anthony, Robert Stockton, Thomas Cooper, John Redd, John Heard, John Bird, John Barksden, Henry Clark, Jacob Farris, John Hunter, William Mullins.

Henry Deed Book 3, p. 209, April 22, 1786 John Bird of the County of Franklin to John Norris of the County of Henry, for the sum of 40 pounds, a parcel in the County of Henry, 70 acres, bounded, N 20 degrees E, 30 poles crossing the said creek, S 76W, old order line to a Spanish Oak, down the ridge crossing Reedy Creek to a white oak on John Herd's line. (Signed) John Bird

Henry Order Book 4, April 27, 1786 A deed from John Bird to John Norris, acknowledged, and Molley the wife being privately examined, relinquished her dower and O.R. (Note: John NORRIS appears on the 1790 Henry PP Tax List A. No other Norris, or any John MORRIS, on this list.)

Franklin Co. VA Deed Book 1, p. 304, September 24, 1787. Hugh Innes to John Bird, for the sum of 50 pounds, 180 ac on Chestnut Creek, by patent granted to Michael Maddox bearing the date 16 June 1773, being the land where the said John Bird now lives, bounded beginning on a spur of Chestnut Mountain. Signed, Hugh Innis

Franklin Co. VA Order Books 1786-1799 p. 75. June, 1787. James McWilliams is appointed surveyor of the old road from the muddy fork of Chestnut down by John Birds to the fork of the road to Henry Courthouse. p. Oct 1787. A deed from Hugh Inness to John Bird p. 194. Feb 1788. John Bird apptd surveyor of the road in place of James McWilliams. p. 255. May, 1788. Thomas Cragg is allowed 9 days attendance as a witness for Jameson against Gordan. John Bird is allowed 16 days for the same. p. 310. Bird v. Jemeson. Thomas Jameson and John Bird, sp. bd. p. 334. Parberry v. Edwards. Thomas Townsend and John Bird., sp. bd.

http://www.franklincountyvagenealogy.com/resources/PDF+Grand+Jury.pdf Presentments at May Court, 1790 We the grand jury for Franklin County do present Jeremiah Holiday for swearing three profane oaths at James Bird, last Saturday, the first day of May. Wm. Martin for swearing two oaths at Hills Tavern last court day John Bird for being drunk at Capt. Ryans Muster last March

Henry Co. VA Deed Book 3, p. 276, Sept 12, 1790 Charles Copland, exec. of Peter Copland, dec'd, of the city of Richmond to John Bird of Henry Co. for 10 pounds, 1 shilling, to be paid by a certain Richard Copland, sells 256 ac which said tract granted to Peter Copland by patent 1 Oct 1784 and is part of the land divided by the said Peter Copland by his last will and testament. Wit: Richard Stockton, Thomas Bowlin, John Randels, Alexander X McCullock.

Title Copland, Peter. Publication 1 October 1784. Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Grants A-Z, 1-124, reels 42-190; Virginia State Land Office. Grants 125- , reels 369-. Note Location: Henry County.

  Description: 356 acres on the north side of Ready Creek.  

  Source: Land Office Grants M, 1781-1785, p. 432 (Reel 53).  

  Part of the index to the recorded copies of grants issued by the Virginia Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.   Subject - Personal    Copland, Peter. grantee.   Subject - Topical    Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- Virginia -- Henry County   Subject -Geographic    Henry County (Va.) -- History -- 18th century   Genre/Form    Land grants -- Virginia -- Henry County.   Added Entry    Virginia. Land Office. Register. Land grants, 1779-  

  Library of Virginia. Archives.  

Franklin Co. VA Deed Book 3, p. 245, March 2, 1795, Samuel Dent to John Dent, for the sum of 60 pounds, 150 ac on Reed Creek & Snow Creek. Wit: John Bird, David Willis, Robert Woods, SAMUEL Davis

Title Bird, John. Publication 27 July 1796. Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Grants A-Z, 1-124, reels 42-190; Virginia State Land Office. Grants 125- , reels 369-. Related See also the following surname(s): Burd, Byrd. Note Location: Franklin County.

  Description: 190 acres on the branches of the Muddy fork of Chesnut Creek.  

  Source: Land Office Grants No. 35, 1795-1796, p. 508 (Reel 101).  

  Part of the index to the recorded copies of grants issued by the Virginia Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.   Subject - Personal    Bird, John. grantee.   Subject - Topical    Land titles. -- Registration and transfer -- Virginia -- Franklin County   Subject -Geographic    Franklin County (Va.) -- History -- 18th century.   Genre/Form    Land grants -- Virginia -- Franklin County.   Added Entry    Virginia. Land Office. Register. Land grants, 1779-  

  Library of Virginia. Archives.  

Franklin Co. VA Deed Book 3, p. 605, May 30, 1798, Hugh WOODS to John Bird, for the sum of 12 pounds, 10 shillings, 510 ac on Chestnut and Reed Creeks, bounded at John Bird's corner, Pratt Hughes line. Signed, Hugh Woods.

Franklin Co. VA Order Book 1800-1805, p. 186, December, 1802 It is ordered that Hugh Martin, John Martin, William H. Shelton and John Bird Senior appraise the estate of Hugh WOODS, dec'd, and make report.

Franklin Co. Deed Book 4, p. 556, June 20, 1803 John Bird to Benjamin Cook and Robert Inness and Waller Redd of Henry Co., where John Bird executed bond to John Redd for 56:14, two certain tracts of land, one being on the branches of Chestnut and Ready Creeks wherein John Bird now lives, of 108 ac., the other tract, 190 ac in Juriah Holcomb's line. (Signed) John Bird, Benjamin Cook, Waller Redd Wit: John Cahill, William X Pasley, Jeremiah Roberts, Joseph Dillion

Franklin Co. VA Deed Book 5, p. 266, August 23, 1805 John Bird to William Woods of County of Elbert and State of Georgia for sum of 10 pounds, 100 ac on the head branches of Reed Creek, in John Bird's line. Wit: Samuel Bird, J. Woods, Lewis Bird Note: 1820 Elbert Co. GA Census, p. 139, Heritage Quest William Woods 110210 20000 (Wm. age 25-45. Born 1775-1795)

NOTE: John Woods, son of Hugh, chose Joseph Hale as guardian, while Bailey's guardian was Wm. Burwell.

Elbert Co. GA Deed Book N, p. 165 John Hale of Franklin Co., VA appoints Joseph Hale of sd co., my lawful atty., to recover from William Woods, exor. of Middleton Woods, decd., late of Ga., all due me from the estate of Middleton Woods in right of my wife, Polly, formerly Polly Woods, one of the children of Hugh Woods, dec'd., who was the brother of Middleton Woods, 6 July 1811. (signed) John Hale. Thomas Hale, J.P.

Franklin County VA Court Order Bk 1800-1805 p. 297, March Court, 1804, Sebastian Ulman v. Geor. Pincker Jr. Jury sworn to enquire of damages, to wit: John Martin, Robert Martin, Conrad Harkrader, Henry Kitterman, James Bird (among others)

Franklin County VA Court Order Bk 1806-1811 p. 130, June Court 1807, John Pinckard v. John Bird, Sr. p. 146, August Court, 1807, James Pinckard v. John Bird. Lewis Davis, specialty bond. Writ of Enquiry set aside. p. 164, November Court, 1807, Elias Pinckard v. Walter Dent. James Bird, Specialty Bond. Set Aside p. 193, April Court, 1808, Elias Pinckard v. JOHN BIRD Jr. Plea and demuras withdrawn and a jury sworn to enquire of damages, to wit: Bailey Andrews, John Walks, Isham Belcher, William Davis, Robert Bond, John Coleman, Peter Livesey, John Tyre, Smith Webb, Henry Law, Lankford Brezendine and John Woody, returned verdict for plaintiff for 9.3.4 damages with interested from 25th Dec. 1806 and judgment accordingly. p. 207, July Court 1808, Elias Pinckard v. Walter Dent, Mark Dent, and Robert Woods, Jr. p. 214, August Court, 1808, Elias Pinckard v. SAMUEL BIRD. By agreement of the parties, all matters of differences between them …are referred to the final determination of Josiah Woods and Joel Shrewsbury… p. 220, August Court, 1808, Elias Pinckard v. John Bird Jr. p. 220, August Court, 1808, Elias Pinckard v. John Bird Jr. and JAMES Bird. p. 228, September Court, 1808, Trial of Jerey and Dorcus, 2 negro slaves, the property of Andrew Patterson, on suspicion of grand larceny in stealing a sum of money from Charles Pinckard. Dorcus was found guilty and received 39 lashes on her bare back and burnt in the hand and delivered to her master. Jerey was found guilty and received 50 lashes on his bare back and burnt in the hand and delivered to his master. p. 256, March Court, 1809, Elias Pinckard v. Samuel Bird Jr. Set aside. p. 282, June Court 1809, Elias Pinckard v. Samuel Bird. The subpoena for John Bird Jr. to appear at this term as a witness for the plaintiff being returned, executed, and he not appearing at the solemnly called, on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, an attachment is awarded against him for his contempt, returnable here, tomorrow. p. 295, August Court, 1809, William Powell v. John Craghead, execs. A jury sworn to enquire of damages, to wit: Williamson Davis, Charles Pinckard, Samuel Bird, Andrew Patterson, Walter Greer, Shadrack Richardson, (among others) p. 296, August Court, 1809, Elias Pinckard v. Samuel Bird. A jury sworn, to wit: Samuel Dillion, Thomas Craig, James Ferguson, John Ssaul, John Ellison, Joseph Webb, Isham Belcher, Benjamin Waller, Jonathan Patterson, John Ward, James Patterson and Booker Smith. Returned a verdict for the defendant and judgement accordingly.

FCVA Order Bk 1805-1811, p 200, May, 1808. Samuel Hairston Guardian of Jubal Earlys orphans v. John Bird and Lewis Davis. James Ferguson, specialty bond.

Franklin County VA Deed Bk 7, p 407, January 28, 1816 John Martin and Nancy his wife (note: Nancy’s first husband was George Spangler), of County of Baldwin, State of Georgia, to John Pinckard on Snow Creek, 170 ac, bounded by Ishim Belcher, Martin McGee (& others). No witnesses.

http://www2.sos.state.il.us/cgi-bin/marriage PINKERD, JAMES BIRD -- AMOS, ISABELLA MADISON 05/23/1827 006/0015 00000598

Franklin Co. VA Deed Book 5, p 573, 1808 This Indenture made this 3rd day of Sept, 1808, between John Bird Senr. Of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia of the one part and Josiah Woods and Robert Woods, Jr. of the County and state aforesaid of the other part. Whereas the said John Bird Sr. is justly indebted to a certain Joel Shrewsbury Co of the County and State aforesaid in the just and full sense of fifty six pounds eight shillings and one penny current money of Virginia due bond bearing, this day which the said John Bird Sr. is honestly desirious and willing more effectually to secure and aspire to the said Joel Shrewsbury Co. Now this indenture witnesseth that for and in consideration of the promisses and also one dollar to him the said John Bird in hand paid by the said Josiah Woods and Robert Woods, Jr., before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged the said John Bird Sr. hath given, granted, bargained and by these presents doth give grant bargain sell deliver unto them the said Josiah Woods and Robert Woods Jr. one certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred and eight acres and bounded as follows on the waters of Chestnut Creek beginning on a red oak, S 23 E 41 po to pointers S 46 W 102 poles to a chestnut tree, S 51 W 152 poles -- a chestnut tree, N 61 W 44 poles to a red oak. N 12 E 78 poles to a chestnut tree, N 72 E 42 poles to a maple, thence along the branch N 62 E 184 to the beginning. Also one other tract in the County aforesaid on the middle fork of Chestnut Creek containing one hundred and ninety acres and bounded as follows, beginning at pointers in his old line, thence new lines N65 E 118 poles to a post oak in Juriah Halcoms line and with it N192 E.W. 33 poles to a hickory, N 172 W 62 poles to a chestnut oak, N 60 W 26 poles to a chestnut, oak. N 42 W 35 poles to a chestnut tree. S 59 W 56 poles to a pine. S 47 W 220 poles crossing two branches to a Red oak S 12 W 73 poles to a maple S 59 E 30 poles crossing a branch to a chestnut oak, N 75 E 12 poles to a maple on the branch in his line, and with it N 62E 184 poles to a Red oak, S 23 E 41 poles to pointers S 46 W 60 poles to the Beginning. Also, one bay horse, , sorrel horse, seven head cattle, sheep, hogs, all I have house lots and kitchen furniture consisting of Beds, Pewter, Etc. etc. etc. also a quantity of Tobacco, the quantity in parsels unknown. To have and to hold the above granted land and premises. Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, household and kitchen furniture consisting of bed, Pewter, etc. etc. etc. and quantity of Tobacco in parsels unknown unto them the said Josiah Woods and Robert Woods Jr. their heirs and assigns forever, and the said John Bird Sr. doth hereby further covenant and agree to and wit hthe said Josiah Woods and Robert Woods Jr., their heirs and asssigns against him the said John Bird Jr. and his heirs forever and all and every other persons or persons whomsoever shall and will forever defend the right and title of said land and premisses, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, household and kitchen furniture consisting of Bed, pewter, etc. etc. also a quantity of Tobacco. In trust nevertheless that if it should so happen that the sand John Bird Jr. should fail or refuse to pay the said Joel Shrewsbury Co. the money to them before mentioned on or before the first of August next 1809, that then and in that case it shall be lawful to and for the said Josiah Woods and Robert Woods Senior , so soon as itshall be convenient to them or the said Joel Shrewsbury Co. shall require which ever of these two circumstances shall first happen and after having first previously advertised the day of sale for the space of twenty days by advertisement to be posted upon the front door of the Courthouse of Franklin County to proceed to sell on the premisses to the highest bidder for ready money by way of public auction. The aforesaid tracts of land, two horsese, hogs, seven head of cattle and increase, sheep, household and kitchen furniture, beds, pewter, etc. etc. and quantity of tobacco, and out of the proceeds arising from such sales to satisfy and discharge in first place the charges of drawing and recording this indenture and the incidental charges which shall attend to the conveying into full and complete effect the intentions of the parties as expressed by this indenture and in the second place to pay and satisfy to the said Joel Shrewsbury Co. whatever sum or sums of money shall then appear to be due to them and unpaid on my bond, and surplus if any there shall be to return to the said John Bird Jr., his heirs and the said John Bird Jr., doth hereby further convenant and agree to and with the said Josiah Woods and Robert Woods Jr. that upon a sale of the land, Horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, household and kitchen furniture, beds, pewter, etc. etc. and quantity of tobacco for the purposes aforesaid that the deed of them or either of them shall e sufficient to convey the said land and premisses, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, household and kitchen furniture, beds, pewter, etc. etc. and quantity of tobacco as aforesaid, and will further for the purpose of quitting the possession and title of such person or persons as may become the purchaser or purchasers thereof execute to him or them respectively all such other deed or instrument of writing as shall by Council learned in the law be thought necessary and proper. In witnesses whereof of the parties have hereunto set their hands and affixed their names, seals the year and day first aforesaid. (Signed) John X Bird Sr. (Seal) J. Woods (Seal) Robert Woods (Seal) Signed and acknowledged in the presence of Eliza M. Burwell, Fanny S. Woods, Wiley Woods, P. Dickenson, Samuel Jameson --as to Bird

1810 Franklin Co. VA Census, p. 495 John Bird Sr. 00111 00000 (1M 18-25 Elijah), 1M 25-45 (John, son of John), 1M over 45 (John Sr.) Samuel Bird Jr. 10010 10100

Franklin Co. VA Deed Book 5, p. 294, January 5, 1807, John Bird to Bartlett Bird, in Woodses line, Jamison's line.

FCVA Order Bk 1805-1811, p 200, May, 1808. Samuel Hairston Guardian of Jubal Earlys orphans v. John Bird and Lewis Davis. James Ferguson, specialty bond.

Franklin Co. VA Deed Book 6, p. 236, January 6, 1812, John Bird to Samuel Jamison, for the sum of 160 pounds, 518 ac on Reed Creek, on Holcomb's line

John Bird Sr. drops off the FCVA PP Tax lists after 1816.* Reference: RootsWeb's WorldConnect - SmartCopy: Nov 30 2016, 1:41:28 UTC