“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


JOHN BIRD, Fifth Ward, Dodge Co.; with S. E. Randall in agricultural 
implement business; born in Canada Sept. 29, 1831; son of Isaac and 
Hannah (Hodgson) Bird, both natives of Westmorelandshire, England; 
they came to Canada in 1831.  Mr. John Bird has been a resident of 
Wisconsin since January, 1867; he has been engaged in pork buying, 
packing and shipping, and dealing in farm implements ever since he 
came here except two years that he devoted to farming.  He was married 
Dec. 24, 1870, to Eliza Raison, a native of England; they have five 
children – Louisa Hannah, Harry Hodgson, Hattie May, Wilber Howard 
and an infant son.  Mr. Bird has been Supervisor of Fifth Ward, Dodge 
Co.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)