this is my grandfather and knowles is my father some of the info. from my son is incorrect. john johnson was married to
rachel bird.
my father (knowles douglas bird ) left duluth because of my sisters death at four days old,and no longer wanted to live there. janes casket was buried in superior, in my grandfathers grave (charles herschel bird ), at a depth of 3 feet.
if interested can trace birds back thru pa.to the vogels
in germany.