Hugh le Bird (Falconer)
by Scott Andrew Bird | September 30, 2004
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Bird or Byrd
Carlton Hugo (sometimes Hugh) le Bird (Hughe l'Oise or Lois or Layse) was born between 1010-1020 in Normandy, France. He arrived in England with William the Conqueror in 1066 to fight at the Battle of Hastings. Later he lived in Canton.
Hugh was a skilled Falconer, hence the name Bird.
Hugh married Werburger, daughter of Roger Dombue. They had at least one child, born around 1030-1040, who died in England.
Acknowledgements
Thanks to Harvey Greene and Carol Middleton.
http://members.aol.com/kgriffyjr/ByrdsSonners/heritage.htm
Wayne Allen Byrd's genealogy
