Violet Ida Bidgood

• Charts: Descendants of John Maddern , Descendants of Stephen Lower, Descendants of William Gill (#1), Descendants of William Gill (#2), Descendants of Thomas Cossart (#1), Descendants of Thomas Cossart (#2)

• Violet Ida Bidgood was born on 16 April 1923 in Miles, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of John William (Willie) Bidgood and Priscilla Sarah (Olive) Mary Maddern.
• Between 1941 and 1979 Violet Ida Bidgood lived in "Blackdown", Condamine.
• She moved to "Rosevale", Columboola, in 1979.
• Violet Ida Bidgood died on 1 October 1990 in Chinchilla, Queensland, at age 67.
• Violet was buried on 3 October 1990 in Miles Cemetery.

William Bidgood

William Bidgood 1821-1903

• William Bidgood was born in 1821 in Alton Barnes, Wiltshire, England. He was the son of William Bidgood and Ava Miles.
  
• William Bidgood married Sarah Jennings between October 1843 and December 1843 in Alton Barnes, Wiltshire, England.
• William Bidgood and Sarah Jennings appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in 18 Lyneham Green, Lynham, Wiltshire, England. William 40, was an engineer born Alton Barnes, Wiltshire and Sarah 38 had been born in Stanford, Wiltshire. Their children Alfred, 15, a labourer born Stanford; Emily 13 born Bichenstoke; Louisa 11 born Bichenstoke; Sarah A aged 4 born Lynham; Rhoda 1 born Lynham all lived with them.
  
  
• William Bidgood and Sarah Jennings immigrated to Moreton Bay around 1865. With them were their children: Fred, Emily, Louisa, Ellen, Annie, Rhoda and baby Lucy. Lucy may have died on the voyage to Queensland.
  
• William, an engineer, had been sent by an English firm to erect machinery for wool scouring at various stations on the Darling Downs. The family were at Babbiloora Station (about 100 km east of Augathella) when William and Sarah's last son, William Gregory was born in 1867.
  
• Around 1870, William Bidgood selected land in Pipeclay Portion 370, Parish of Crow's Nest. His son Alfred selected Portions 797 and 369.
  

  Portion 370, Parish of Crows Nest. First selected by William Bidgood at Pipeclay
• He witnessed the marriage of his daughter Ellen Charlotte Bidgood to Francis Houston on 11 February 1874 in Queensland. The Darling Downs Gazette reported "On the 11th February, at Drayton, by the Rev. J.T. Waraker, FRANCIS, son of the late James Houston, of Drayton, to ELLEN, daughter of William Bidgood, of Pipe-Clay Creek, Highfields."
  
• William Bidgood's daughter Sarah Ann (Annie) Bidgood married Joseph Cossart on 4 August 1874. They were married in William Bidgood's home at Pipeclay, Perseverance. A wedding notice appeared in The Brisbane Courier on 7 August 1874. It stated "COSSART-BIDGOOD -On the 4th August, at the house of Mr. Wm Bidgood, by the Rev. A. Midgley, Joseph second son of Henry and Mary Cossart, of Highfields, to Annie, fourth daughter of William and Sarah Bidgood, of Highfields."
  
• In 1877 Sarah's brother Henry Jennings, a stock rider of Clermont, died intestate. Notice that Sarah intended to apply for Letters of Administration was published in The Telegraph on 22 Dec 1877.
  
• The following article appeared in the Toowoomba Chronicle on 31 December 1881. "FOR PRIVATE SALE— A valuable 100-acre SELECTION situated on Perseverance Road, ½ a mile from the purposed route of the Crow's Nest and Toowoomba Railway Line; it is subdivided into two paddocks; Permanent Springs of Water in each; a 4-roomed dwelling House, with Kitchen and other Outhouses; two acres laid out as Garden and Orchard, with choice Fruit Trees in full bearing. Terms easy. Apply to WILLIAM BIDGOOD at the premises". The advertisement ran for several months. The property was sold to C.H. Buzacott who set up a butter factory on it in 1886. Sarah and William remained at Pipeclay perhaps living with son Alfred or their daughter Annie and son in law Joseph Cossart.
  
• William Bidgood selected 390 acres of land at Bum Bum Creek, Portion 29, Parish of Djuan on 24 September 1883. Although William was an expert mechanic, he signed the lease agreement with his mark. No doubt the land was intended to be worked by young Bill.
  
• The following article appeared in the Toowoomba Chronicle on 22 June 1886. "From the Lands Department, re survey of a road to Bum Bum Creek, via mountain camp. —
  Petition from Mesrrs. O'Connor, Bidgood, and others, re clearing the road from Virginia to Pierce's Creek. It was decided to consider the matter when works of a more urgent nature were complete. — Foreman of Works' report dealing with the following
  (I) Road through pre-emptive No. 4, Emu Creek, or selection 26, parish of Djuan [F A Mitchells land]. Report recommended that a road be opened through the latter approximately east and west, and that existing roads in the selection north of new road be closed. It was resolved that the report be adopted now road to be two chains and a-half wide. — (2) Road via Mountain Camp to Bum Bum Creek. Reporting that a good road throughout can be laid off with the exception of a small distance near the crossing of Emu Creek where it will be necessary to resume a few acres from pre-emptive No. 3 (this was John Maddern's land). The Clerk was instructed to ascertain approximately the amount of land required.”.
  
• The following article appeared in the Toowoomba Chronicle on 22 July 1886. ""LOST, from Crow’s Nest, a Chestnut MARE, branded C3V near shoulder; white stripe down face. £1 Reward on delivery to WILLIAM BIDGOOD."
  
• He appeared on the Legislative Assembly - Aubigny Electoral Roll in 1900 living at Emu Creek. His qualification to vote was that he was a grazier aged 71 (as at 7 Nov 1899) living on Portion 29v, Parish of Emu Creek.
  
• William Bidgood died on 18 February 1903 in Dugandan, Boonah, Queensland.
• William was buried on 19 February 1903 in Coulson (formerly Teviotville) Cemetery, Queensland.
• The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church fence. William & Sarah's names were amongst them.
  

  Memorial Plaque to William & Sarah Bidgood - Crow's Nest Methodist Church

William Francis Bidgood

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Bridgeman, Descendants of Charles Eyles, Descendants of Charles Robinson

• William Francis Bidgood was born on 5 November 1912 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
• He was the son of Albert James Bidgood and Catherine Agnes Gillies.
• At the age of 22 years, 5 months and 26 days, William Francis Bidgood married Violet Ruth Hurley, daughter of Michael (John) Hurley and Ruth Pattle, on 1 May 1935.
• William Francis Bidgood and Violet Ruth Hurley appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at East Cooyar. William was a farmer.
  
• William Francis Bidgood died on 8 November 1971 in Queensland at age 59.

William Gregory Bidgood

William Gregory Bidgood 1867-1940.

• William Gregory Bidgood was born on 21 June 1867 in Babbiloora Station, Warrego, Queensland.
• He was the son of William Bidgood and Sarah Jennings.
• William Gregory Bidgood's father William Bidgood selected Port 29, Parish of Djuan at Bum Bum Creek, on 24 September 1883; Although William was an expert mechanic, he signed the lease agreement with his mark. No doubt the land was intended to be worked by young Bill.
  
• The following article appeared in the Toowoomba Chronicle on 22 June 1886. "From the Lands Department, re survey of a road to Bum Bum Creek, via mountain camp. —
  Petition from Mesrrs. O'Connor, Bidgood, and others, re clearing the road from Virginia to Pierce's Creek. It was decided to consider the matter when works of a more urgent nature were complete. — Foreman of Works' report dealing with the following
  (I) Road through pre-emptive No. 4, Emu Creek, or selection 26, parish of Djuan [F A Mitchells land]. Report recommended that a road be opened through the latter approximately east and west, and that existing roads in the selection north of new road be closed. It was resolved that the report be adopted now road to be two chains and a-half wide. — (2) Road via Mountain Camp to Bum Bum Creek. Reporting that a good road throughout can be laid off with the exception of a small distance near the crossing of Emu Creek where it will be necessary to resume a few acres from pre-emptive No. 3 (this was John Maddern's land). The Clerk was instructed to ascertain approximately the amount of land required.”.
  
• On 11 August 1888 the Darling Downs Gazette published a Quarterly Electoral list that included William Gregory Bidgood, William Parton, Henry Bruce and Julius Rohde. All were listed as residents of Emu Creek.
  
• At the age of 21 years, 6 months and 5 days, William Gregory Bidgood married Anna Barbara Salome (Emily) Anger, daughter of Rev Charles Augustus (Carl) Anger and Salome Hirning, on 26 December 1888 in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.
• In May 1892 Bill was granted his Certificate of Fulfilment.
  
• William Gregory Bidgood appeared on the Legislative Assembly - Aubigny Electoral Roll in 1900 living at Bum Bum Creek. His qualification to vote was that he held leasehold land in the parish of Djuan of the area.
  
• In 1901 He was listed in the Queensland Post Office Directory as a farmer collecting mail at Crow's Nest.
  
• He and Anna Barbara Salome (Emily) Anger appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1930 living at Emu Creek. William was a farmer.
  
• On 18 February 1911 the Department of Education compiled a list of children who were currently attending the Moss View School, but were residing near the proposed Jubilee Vale school. William and Anna's children George, 12, Charles 8, Ida 10 and Matthew Leslie 5 were on that list. They lived on Portion 29 Djuan which was about 1.5 miles from the proposed new school as compared to 6 miles from the Moss View School.
  
• William Gregory Bidgood witnessed the death of Norman William Trost on 16 June 1922 in Pine View, Bum Bum Creek, Queensland,He was accidentally killed while felling timber on a mountain side on Bidgood's property. A pine log crushed his leg against the butt of a tree whilst he was felling timber.
  
• William Gregory Bidgood and Anna Barbara Salome (Emily) Anger appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Emu Creek. William was a farmer.
  
• On 8 July 1940,his wife, Anna Barbara Salome (Emily) Anger died in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 75.
• William Gregory Bidgood died on 19 October 1940 in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 73.
• William was buried on 20 October 1940 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
• On 2 November 1940, The Courier Mail advertised that probate on his estate would be granted to his son Leslie Ernest Bidgood of Emu Creek, after 14 days from 25 October, 1940.
  

William Percival Bidgood

• William Percival Bidgood was born on 2 May 1881 in Pipeclay, Queensland.
• He was the son of Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood and Alice Gray.
• William Percival Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Crow's Nest. William was a labourer.
  
• He appeared on the Electoral Roll with Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood and Alice Gray in 1913 in Perseverance. Alfred was a farmer. Alice and Alfred's son William, a labourer and daughter Grace also lived at Perseverance.
  
  
• At the age of 33 years, William Percival Bidgood married Minnie Clara Gertrude Shum, daughter of Herbert Augustus Thomas Shum and Margarethe Mengel, in 1915 in Queensland.
  
• On 23 July 1916,his wife, Minnie Clara Gertrude Shum died. Her death was reported in The Brisbane Courier :- "Mrs W Bldgood, a well-known resident of Pipeclay, Perseverance, Crow's Nest district, died on Saturday morning. The deceased, who was 26 years of age was the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs H Shum, of Perseverance. She is survived by her husband and a baby three weeks."
  
• At the age of 39 years, William Percival Bidgood married Emma Eliza Smith in 1921 in Queensland.
• William Percival Bidgood and Emma Eliza Smith appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1921 and 1930 living at Perseverance/Hampton. William was a farmer.
  
• William Percival Bidgood died on 20 September 1960 in Queensland at age 79.

Emilie Bierhals

• Emilie Bierhals was born in 1865.
• She was the daughter of Johann Bierhals and Henrietta Myier.
• Emilie Bierhals immigrated on 19 February 1874 to Queensland with Johann Bierhals and Henrietta Myier. John 28, and Henriette 27 travelled on the Lammershagen with Ameila aged 8 and Sophia aged 26.
  
• At the age of 20 years, Emilie Bierhals married Wilhelm Sander in 1885 in Queensland.
• Emilie Bierhals and Wilhelm Sander appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. Wilhelm was a farmer.
  
• On 21 June 1924,her husband, Wilhelm Sander died in Queensland.
• Emilie Bierhals appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1930 living at Djuan. Emelia carried out home duties and most likely lived with one or all of her sons, Hermann, Herbert adn Theo.
  
• She appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1937 living at Kleinton. William was a farmer.
  
• Emilie Bierhals died on 11 July 1938 in Queensland.
• Emilie was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery. She is buried with her husband Wilhelm and father Johann Bierhals.
  

Johann Bierhals

• Lammershagen - 19 February 1874: Other Immigrants on the same ship

• Johann Bierhals was born in 1836 in Germany.
• Johann Bierhals married Henrietta Myier circa 1863.
• Johann Bierhals and Henrietta Myier immigrated to Queensland on 19 February 1874. John 28, and Henriette 27 travelled on the Lammershagen with Ameila aged 8 and Sophia aged 26.
  
• Johann Bierhals and Henrietta Myier appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Geham. John was a farmer.
  
• On 11 November 1919,his wife, Henrietta Myier died in Queensland.
• Johann Bierhals died on 26 May 1921 in Queensland.
• Johann was buried on 27 May 1921 in Cabarlah Cemetery. He is buried with his wife, daughter and son in law.

Wilhelmina Bierhels

• Wilhelmina Bierhels was born circa 1830.
• Wilhelmina Bierhels married August Kolberg circa 1855.

Ambrose Bierton

• Ambrose Bierton was born circa 1880. He was the son of Thomas Bierton and Emyler Embrey.
  
• He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Crow's Nest. He was a farmer.
  
• Ambrose Bierton died in 1967 in Queensland.

Richard John Bierton

• Charts: Descendants of George Woods., Descendants of Gregor McGregor., Descendants of Donald Stuart.

• Richard John Bierton was born circa 1925.
• Richard John Bierton married Jean Isabel Woods, daughter of John Evan (Jack) Woods and Amy Laura Upton, on 19 August 1950. They had one son and four daughters.
  
• Richard John Bierton and Jean Isabel Woods appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1972 living at 292 Haley Street, Kingaroy. Jean carried out home duties and Richard was a labourer. Their son a teacher, lived with them.
  
• Richard John Bierton and Jean Isabel Woods appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1977 living at 292 Haley Street, Kingaroy. Jean carried out home duties and Richard was a labourer. Their daughter lived with them.
  
• On 3 December 1978,his wife, Jean Isabel Woods died in Kingaroy, Queensland, at age 56.
• Richard John Bierton died on 10 February 1986 in Kingaroy, Queensland.
• Richard was buried on 13 February 1986 in Taabinga Cemetery. Lawn Section.

Frances Bigg

• Frances Bigg was born circa 1880. She was the daughter of Edward Bigg and Agnes Dick.
  
• She appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Emu Creek. Frances' occupation was domestic duties. She was the only person with the name of Bigg living in the Emu Creek area. She may have worked on Emu Creek station or was lving with relatives in the area.
  
• Frances Bigg died in 1908 in Queensland.

Louisa Jane Biggin

• Louisa Jane Biggin was born in 1859.
• She was the daughter of Sarah Hooper Francis.
• Louisa Jane Biggin died in 1941.

Lillian Elizabeth Biggs

• Lillian Elizabeth Biggs was born circa 1895.
• Lillian Elizabeth Biggs married Cornelius Nolan Collins, son of Cornelius Collins and Ellen Bridget Nolan, in 1915.
• Lillian Elizabeth Biggs died in 1971 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Christian Biltoft

• Christian Biltoft was born circa 1855. He was the son of Peter Vedsted Biltoft and Christina Maria Jensen.
  
• Christian Biltoft married Dorothea Christena Hansen in 1883 in Queensland.
• Christian Biltoft died in 1923 in Queensland.

Christopher (Adolphus) Biltoft

• Christopher (Adolphus) Biltoft was born in 1892 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Christian Biltoft and Dorothea Christena Hansen.
• At the age of 29 years, Christopher (Adolphus) Biltoft married Annie Edith Falknau in 1921 in Queensland.
• Christopher (Adolphus) Biltoft and Annie Edith Falknau appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Muniganeen. Adolph was a Labourer.
  
• Christopher (Adolphus) Biltoft died in 1970 in Queensland.

Peter Vedsted Biltoft

• Peter Vedsted Biltoft was born in 1888 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Christian Biltoft and Dorothea Christena Hansen.
• At the age of 24 years, Peter Vedsted Biltoft married Emily Maud Murr in 1912 in Queensland.
• Peter Vedsted Biltoft and Emily Maud Murr appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Gomoran. Peter was a farmer.
  
• Peter Vedsted Biltoft died in 1978 in Queensland.

Eva Margaretha Binderin (Kleinbachin)/Halgin

• Eva Margaretha Binderin (Kleinbachin)/Halgin was born circa 1720.
• Eva Margaretha Binderin (Kleinbachin)/Halgin married Johann Michael Kayser circa 1750.

David Johnston Binnie

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Austin

• David Johnston Binnie was born circa 1890. He was the son of Thomas Binnie and Mary.
  
• David Johnston Binnie married Mildred Gorring, daughter of Alexander Arthur Gorring and Charlotte Jane Austin, on 5 November 1912 in Queensland.
• David Johnston Binnie and Mildred Gorring appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Cecil Plains. He was the supervisor of the soldiers settlement and she carried out home duties. There was also a Mary Binnie living in Cecil Plains.
  
• David Johnston Binnie and Mildred Gorring appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1933 living at 142 Eastbourne Avenue, Cloverly, Sydney. David was a farmer and Mildred carried out home duties. A Mary Binnie lived with them, most likely his mother.
  
• In 1956,his wife, Mildred Gorring died in Collarenbari, New South Wales.
• David Johnston Binnie died in 1960 in Concord, New South Wales.

Myrra Livesey Binnie

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Austin

• Myrra Livesey Binnie was born on 6 October 1914 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of David Johnston Binnie and Mildred Gorring.

George Walker Binns

• George Walker Binns was born circa 1900.
• George Walker Binns married Florence Emma Spies, daughter of Karsten Heinrich Spies and Emilie Louise (Amelia) Baartz, in 1924 in Queensland.

Mary Binstead

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Jeffery

• Mary Binstead was baptized on 1 May 1807 in Alton.
• She was the daughter of William Binstead and Mary Unknown.
• Mary Binstead witnessed the marriage of Mary Elizabeth Jefferis and Edward Baigent on 4 June 1829 in Alton, Hampshire; Mary and Edward were married by licence. Witnesses were Robert Jefferis, George Tiffin (?) Mary Binstead and Ann Masting(?)
  
• At the age of 25 years, 7 months and 14 days, Mary Binstead married George Jefferis, son of Thomas Jeffery Jefferis and Ann Kemp, on 15 December 1832 in Alton, Hampshire. The marriage record shows "George of Henley, married by Licence, Witness William Binstead and Edward Baigent."
  
• At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Mary Binstead was living in the household of Edward Jefferis and Maria Emma Silvester Lasham in Anstey Road, Alton, Hampshire. Edward is shown as a 41 year old coal coke & bark Merchant born Henley, Oxford. He is living with his wife Maria E 42, born Westmeon Hampshire and daughter Ellen M aged 7 born Alton Hampshire, a scholar. His mother Mary Jefferis a 74 year old widow born Alton is also living with the family. A number of others are also on the premises:- William Saunders a 24 year old assistant born Checkendon Oxford and Martha Budd a 22 year old general servant born Froxfield Hampshire.
  
  
• Mary Binstead died in 1891 in Alton, Hampstead, England.

William Binstead

• William Binstead was born circa 1770.
• William Binstead married Mary Unknown circa 1800.
• William Binstead witnessed the marriage of George Jefferis and Mary Binstead on 15 December 1832 in Alton, Hampshire; The marriage record shows "George of Henley, married by Licence, Witness William Binstead and Edward Baigent."
  

Hazel May Birch

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Bridgeman, Descendants of Charles Eyles, Descendants of Charles Robinson

• Hazel May Birch was born on 13 October 1926.
• At the age of 27 years, 8 months and 6 days, Hazel May Birch married Reginald James Perkins, son of James Adolphus Perkins and Jessie Jane Gillies, on 19 June 1954.
• Hazel May Birch died on 10 February 1961 at age 34.

Hazel Joyce Birchall/Birchell

• Charts: Descendants of Charles Eyles

• Hazel Joyce Birchall/Birchell was born on 13 June 1917.
• At the age of 22 years, 2 months and 13 days, Hazel Joyce Birchall/Birchell married Arthur Cecil Guy, son of Horace Seattle Guy and Mabel Isabel Holdaway, on 26 August 1939 in Holy Trinity Church, Devonport, Auckland. They had four children.
• On 16 July 1996,her husband, Arthur Cecil Guy died in Te Puke, New Zealand, at age 81.
• Hazel Joyce Birchall/Birchell died on 6 August 1996 in New Zealand at age 79.

John Bircher

Emma (nee Kingston) and John Bircher. Photo courtesy of Merv Johnson.

• John Bircher was born in 1840 in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England.
• He was the son of William Bircher and Mary Dennis.
• At the age of 20 years, John Bircher married Emma Henson, daughter of James Kingston and Sarah Henson, on 9 December 1860 in St James Church, Ogley Hay, Staffordshire. Witnesses to the marriage were Henry Hough and Hannah Hough.
  
• John Bircher and Emma Henson appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Walsall Road, Brownhills. John is shown as a 31 year old and Emma as 30. Agnes Kingston, a 13 year old domestic is living with them as is their adopted daughter Rosa aged 2.
  
  
• John Bircher and Emma Henson appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Clayhanger, Walsall Foreign, Staffordshire. John is shown as a 41 year old bricklayer and local methodist preacher born Tamworth, living with his wife Emma, 40 born Clifton Stafford. His niece Rosa R Bircher 12 born Walsall Wood, and two lodgers John Poxon born Clayhanger, Stafford a coal miner, and Agnes Poxon 23 born Darlaston Stafford. Agnes was the sister of Emma. After Emma and John Bircher moved to Heath Hayes on the Cannock Chase, Rosa went to live with Agnes and John Poxton.
  
  
• John Bircher witnessed the marriage of Rosa Bircher Kingston and William Benjamin Turner on 30 June 1898 in Primitive Chapel, Cannock, Walsall, Staffordshire; Witnesses to the marriage were John Bircher and Edith Fowles. After their marriage they lived at Hednesford Road, Norton Cnes, Cannock. In 1903 he and John Bircher built a house each in Brownhill Road, Walsall Wood. William and Rosa lived there until they emigrated to Australia.
  When he and Rosa were first married, William also worked as a pit pony driver at Conduit Colliery, Jerome's Pit. Later he was a loader and stallman. During World War I, William obtained his Deputy Certificate and joined the Walsall Wood Colliery as the Deputy. He bought teams of horses and carts to transport men to work at Norton and eventually built at least four more houses having gone to night school to improved his education.
  
• John Bircher and Emma Henson appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Cannock Parish, Staffordshire. John is shown as 61 years old, born Tamworth, Staffordshire, a bricklayer. Emma is shown as 60 born Clifton.
  
  
• John Bircher died on 6 March 1909 in Brownhills Road, Brownhills, Walsall Wood, Staffordshire. He died of senility. His nephew William Turner was present at his death.

Mary Bircher

• Mary Bircher was born on 23 April 1846 in Harlaston, Staffordshire.
• She was baptized on 17 May 1846 in Harlaston, Staffordshire.
• At the age of 21 years, 6 months and 13 days, Mary Bircher married Thomas Kingston, son of James Kingston and Sarah Henson, on 5 November 1867 in Harlaston, Staffordshire.
• Mary Bircher and Thomas Kingston appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in No 2 Club Buildings, Friezland Stonnall, Staffordshire. Thomas is shown as a 26 year old coal miner, living with his wife Mary 23, and their son William aged 11 months.
  
  
• Mary Bircher died on 10 January 1872 in Friesland Lane, Shenstone, Staffordshire, at age 25. She died of epilepsy the day after her daughter Mary was born. Her mother in law Sarah Kingston was present at the time of her death. When Mary died Emma (Thomas' sister) and John Bircher (Mary's brother) brought up Rosa. Rosa may have gone to Emma and John before her mother died as she was living with them at the time of the 1871 census. Grandmother Sarah Kingston brought up Mary (Polly) and William.
  
• Mary was buried on 14 January 1872 in Stonnall Churchyard.

William Bircher

• William Bircher was born in 1815.
• At the age of 21 years, William Bircher married Mary Dennis on 7 March 1836 in Tamworth, Warwickshire.

Alice Jane Bird

• Charts: Descendants of John Burgess

• Alice Jane Bird was born in 1903 in Wellington, New South Wales.
• She was the daughter of Henry Bird and Rose May Jackson.
• At the age of 19 years, Alice Jane Bird married John Henry McGuiness in 1922 in Wellington, New South Wales.
• Alice Jane Bird died in 1968 in Ryde, Sydney, New South Wales.

Amelia M(ay) Bird

• Charts: Descendants of John Burgess

• Amelia M(ay) Bird was born in 1906 in Wellington, New South Wales.
• She was the daughter of Henry Bird and Rose May Jackson.
• At the age of 18 years, Amelia M(ay) Bird married Daniel Henry Keeley in 1924 in Wellington, New South Wales.
• In 1960,her husband, Daniel Henry Keeley died in Dubbo, New South Wales.

Charles Alfred Bird

• Charts: Descendants of John Burgess

• Charles Alfred Bird was born in 1879 in Dubbo, New South Wales.
• He was the son of William John Bird and Priscilla McMunn.
• At the age of 23 years, Charles Alfred Bird married Elizabeth Fagan in 1902 in Dubbo, New South Wales.
• Charles Alfred Bird died on 31 December 1971 in Wellington, New South Wales.
• Charles was buried in Wellington General Cemetery.