Lang, H. O., ed.  "The History of the Willamette Valley, Being A Description 
of the Valley and its Resources, with an account of its Discovery and 
Settlement by White Men, and its Subsequent History; Together with Personal 
Reminiscences of its Early Pioneers."  Portland, OR, Geo. H. Himes, Book and 
Job Printer, 1885.  p. 664.
 
JOHN BIRD

     Born in Kentucky in 1819; went to Illinois when nineteen years old, and
became a farmer.  Served in theÊBlack Hawk war.  Married Mrs. Bland, and had
four children, two sons and two daughters, the later being now dead.  The sons'
names are James M., and Robert P.  In 1847 Mr. Bird brought his family to Oregon
by the route across the plains, and went to Clackamas County.  Made a visit to
California during the time of the gold excitement, but stayed only four months.
Returned to Oregon and settled in Yamhill County, whre he has since lived.  He
was a volunteer in Captain Ankeny's company in the Yakima war.  He has filled
several civil offices, among them that of county treasurer.  Resides at
Lafayette.



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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in October 2008 by Diana Smith. Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.