I have been told my family came from England.My fathers name was Eldred Julizn Birge. His mothers name was Ruth Tahlaqhah Eldred.It has been said that her mother was an Indian Princess. there is a book out there somewhere about the Birge Geneology,but my uncle Donald Birge has a copy and I have lost touch with him.Hope someone out there might know more.Thanks,C.L.Birge,McCarthy