Biographical Sketch of Ayres C. M. Bird, Lafayette County, Missouri

>From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled
from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo.
Historical Company, 1881.
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Ayres C. M. Bird, sewing machine dealer, Odessa. (Sniabar Township)
Our subject was born in this state and county in 1845; lived on a farm
until 1873 when he commenced handling sewing machines.  In October,
1864, he enlisted in the confederate service, Col. Gordon's regiment.
He participated in the battle of Westport and other skirmishes.  Was
paroled at Alexandria, in June, 1865.  His father was a native of
Virginia, and his mother of Maryland.  They moved to this county in
1835.  October 9, 1870, he was married to Miss Linda E. Baxter, of 
this county, by whom he has three children: Covington M., Leslie H.,
and Katie A.  In 1879 he came to Odessa, where he has since resided,
engaged in handling machines, and doing a good business.

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