My Birt line came to Danville PA then Berwick PA in 1852 from Wales. I have seen the Burt's earlier in Washington county but don't think they are kin to me. Birt is a rare name though and I am speaking with a number of Birts in England and Australia who are related. For my direct line, no one was in the US prior to 1852. Thanks for the info on the name and your brother. Did you have to spell your name for everyone? LOL common Birt issue.