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Birks from Pudsey, Yorkshire, UK

millenniloon — 7 Feb 2008 1:26:22 GMT

Hello - I'm looking for any info to do with the Yorkshire line of the Birks family. There seem to be so many! My earliest ancester is Richard Birks (b.1768) who married Mary Bowes, then down to his son Richard (b.1793)who married Mary Roberts (b.1796). Lots more people below that, but I've reached a dead end so far...

Also info about the Arthur Birks/Selina Jones connection would be great!

Cheers,

Aaron Birks

Birks Lines

Dave Birks — 24 Apr 1999 12:37:52 GMT

We are from NY & ND. Looking for anyone researching Birks lines in US or Canada.

Joshua Birks of Penistone, Yorks

angelasmith23_1 — 1 Jan 2007 2:38:25 GMT

Trying to trace the ancestors of Joshua Birks b. abt 1814 in Hoylandswaine, Penistone, Yorks. Married Sarah Beardow 10 Jan 1841. His parents were William Birks and Bridget Gaunt, his siblings were John, Sarah, Mary Ann and William. If anyone has any information about William Birks and Bridget Gaunt I'd be very interested. There was another William Birks who lived in Penistone, married to Elizabeth Thickett. Could they be related? I'm happy to pass on any information I have.

Thanks
Angela

Henry Birks of Swinton, England

mcs69 — 18 Dec 2005 5:59:52 GMT

Looking for decendants of Henry Birks & Mary Morris, married Rotherham district 1872. Children Emma, Fred, William, Horace & Arthur.

Jeremiah and Mary A. Birks headstone photo

janm581 — 31 Aug 2005 9:40:17 GMT

I was out wandering around Mt. Pulaski Cemetery in Logan County, Illinois today and found myself standing directly in front of Jeremiah's grave so I took a photo of the headstone. This Jeremiah was born 10/21/1842 and died 07/10/1905. His wife Mary A. was born 08/02/1844 and died 03/25/1925.
The stone is still in excellent condition.

Please e-mail me at janm58@yahoo.com and I will be happy to forward it to you.

Thanks,
Jan

Tombstone photos of Jeremiah Birks and other family, Logan County, IL

janm581 — 23 Jun 2005 6:18:42 GMT

I have acquired a few digital photos of various members of the Birks family that I will forward to any interested researchers. They are as follows: (see bottom of msg for more info)

Roland H. age 82 died 1896
Mary A. age 59 died 1876
Mary H. , d/o M.S. Birks/Burks, broken stone -- no dates
Richard age 65 died 1839
James age 33 died 1846
William age 71 died 1889
Hattie died 1886
Ann Birks Sims (1845 - 1927)

PLEASE NOTE: Although these are the only Birks photos I currently have, there are SEVERAL other stones, mainly in Steenbergen Cemetery in Logan Co., as well as Lake Fork (or Lake Bank) Cemetery, that I can obtain for you. If interested, please send me an e-mail with the name requested, cemetery if at all possible, and any other info that may help. Thanks, Jan

Caroline BODDY BIRKS of Yorkshire, England

Patricia Tharp — 22 Jun 2005 12:03:17 GMT

Seeking descendants of Caroline (nee BODDY) BIRKS, born October 1842 at Skelton near Boroughbridge, the daughter of Ann and Barnard BODDY. She married Thomas Kirby BIRKS in 1868 near Leeds. He was from Shropshire. Censuses state he was born at Aston, Newport, Shropshire. They had two children: Caroline born 1869 and John A. born c 1875, both at Leeds. I think Caroline, the mother, died in 1910. Barnard BODDY was the brother of my direct ancestor, Galen BODDY.
NOTE: There is an underscore between p_tharp in my email address.
Regards, Patricia Boddy Tharp

NEWSPAPERS - BIRKES

Donna Cooper — 21 May 2005 9:55:57 GMT

Hi: I have been posting newspaper extracts from Barry Co., MO, for the years 1891 to around 1913, and have noticed in those that I've already typed that there were a lot of Birks surnames included.

You can use the search engine on the front page or if you want to walk through the pages one by one they are listed in the Missouri section.

Here is the link.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~haddockfamily/index...

Donna

Birks in California

hus8sar — 20 Jan 2002 5:59:32 GMT

Searching info regarding Hobart Birks, married Florence John/Sandles (b:1892; d:1979), son Doug (b:1928; d:1986), daughter Ann (b: abt1931). Florence born in England, Doug born Canada.

Sarah wife of David Birks

Paul — 6 Jan 2001 5:01:48 GMT

Any information on Sarah and David birks. Also any information on Sarah s second husband Jacob Moomey.
Thank You
Paul
Supersquirrel48@aol.com

Arial Brumwell Birks

kathyfoley44 — 1 Jan 2003 5:32:17 GMT

Am looking for son of Arial Brumwell Birks. He was married at one time to an Audrey Mae Ogden. They divorced in the early 50's. Their son was born in the late 40's i believe. I do not know his name. I am his half sister he may not know about. Any information would be deeply appreciated. I have no clue as to where Arial is from at all.

Birks of Whittington/Chesterfield

Les Birks — 12 Sep 2003 6:31:05 GMT

See note re "Birks" Trying to trace Birks' in this area

Birks

lesbirks — 11 Sep 2003 4:49:43 GMT

Family connections sought for Birks . Most of family from Whittington, Chesterfield area.1834 a Robert Birks born in Whittington area. Married Mary ???? had 6 kids. Any info re this and earlier would be appreciated.

RAF Pilot Norman George Birks

Alexandra Dukes — 1 Sep 2003 12:00:41 GMT

My Grandfather, Norman George Birks, was an RAF pilor during WWII. After the war he spent some time in Vienna, Austria, where he fathered my mother, but left soon after. He was b. 8/15/1915, d. 6/15/1985. I met him once before he died, but now I'm wondering if I may have family members I don't know about. He was apparently quite a ladies man, so perhaps he fathered more children? He was married to a Countess von Borodin for a while, but was married several times. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Birks

Douglas Birks — 2 Apr 2001 5:40:56 GMT

Kathy:

I do not have a line for Alfred Birks. I'm searching, however.

Douglas Birks

Birks - several names

Terry — 17 Feb 2003 2:53:11 GMT

I have several Birks names in my family tree. Please stop by and check my site atl

http://www.Matson.info

Maybe we are related,
Terry

Hugh Birks married Emily Douglas Lamb

Jancooper1947 — 18 Nov 2001 8:25:03 GMT

Hi
Hugh d 1918 married Emily Douglas Lamb b 14.9.1886
They had three children Olive Marion , Edwin, Hugh Reginald and George.
Can anyone help with this family please?

Alfred James BIRKS - Williamsport,Pennsylvania c1900

davidbirks45 — 27 Jan 2002 7:13:18 GMT

I am searching for descendants of George Vause and Hannah Napier Birks who arrived in Australia 1853. Several members of the family migrated(temporarily) to Paraguay. Alfred James Birks traveled to USA after Paraguay and graduated in dentistry. He married Bertha Otto in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and they returned to Paraguay until Alfred James died in 1916. Bertha returned then to Williamsport with their 3 children, Douglas, Robert and Wynifred.
Any information on this family and their descendants would be of great interest for a planned reunion and publication.

Birks, Hobart, Florence, Douglas, and Ann

hus8sar — 20 Jan 2002 5:59:32 GMT

Searching info regarding Hobart Birks, married Florence
John/Sandles (b:1892; d:1979), son Doug (b:1928; d:1986),
daughter Ann (b: abt1931). Florence born in England, Doug born
Canada.

Louise or Louisa Birks

Cheryl — 5 Oct 2001 12:18:27 GMT

I have gotten so many conflicting answers. Please help if you can.

I am searching for a Louise (Louisa) Birks. He married a Marion Younker. The records state that they had nine to ten children. They raised their children in the Ohio (Southern Ohio - Warren, Adams, Hamilton Counties) I am just searching for any information someone may have. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

JAMES BIRKS--b? Yorkshire Eng.--d.1931 Canada

Corliss Annie Birks — 22 Jun 2000 8:37:44 GMT

Looking for any descendants of James BIRKS,b.? Yorkshire, Eng.d.1931 in Canada(run over by vehicle). First wife was Prudence Lily GREGORY,b.?d.1881 in Canada.Children were:Betsy Prudence BIRKS,b.1872,England; James Francis BIRKS,b.6-21-1876,England d.1960's, Pensacola,Fl.(my grandfather); Frances Ann BIRKS,b.1878,England; Amy BIRKS,b.1880,England.
Second family: James BIRKS married Sarah J. HAIGH,and had four children, Edith, Dorothy,Harry and Kathleen BIRKS.
Any information would be greatly appreciated; would like to connect with some kin.
Respectfully,
Corliss Annie Birks
Eni05@aol.com

Lavinia old school friend

Beverley Hill nee Barrs — 12 Jul 2000 4:59:12 GMT

I'm looking for Lavinia nee Birks,used to live in Pound Lane,Furnace End 1971-1973
Moved to Brighton then back to Birmingham then I lost the trail.Has a son born 1975/76
Would like to make contact,never forgotton my best friend, catch up on the gossip.