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Lockwood Birdsall

d. about 1908

First recorded in the 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241

The record

Born
New York
Died
about 1908 , Bexar County, Texas

What the pages say

Each line below is one statement the research records about this person, with the page it was read from. These are summaries of what a page asserts, not quotations from it.

  • A resident of Karnes County who registered a brand there on 27 July; it is thought that John Riley worked for him and was also good friends with him.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 18

  • Friend of John Joseph Riley in Karnes County; owned a 160-acre ranch in Wilson Township, Bexar County, Texas per the 1850 Agricultural Schedule.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 26

  • Friend of John Riley; John worked for him, he helped start John's sheep business, and they jointly registered a brand; also served in the Frontier Forces.

    2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4

  • Friend of John Riley; served in the Frontier Forces; helped John Riley establish himself in Karnes and DeWitt Counties.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 30

  • From New York, never owned slaves; first appeared on Karnes County tax rolls in 1859 as owner of 160 acres; in the early 1860s was in his mid-forties with six children under 12; served as a lieutenant in Company A of the Frontier Battalion, enlisting 25 August 1870 and discharged 11 November.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 27

  • Had a voter registration in Karnes County in 1867 and a brand registration similar to and adjacent to John Riley's.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19

  • Joined the Frontier Forces in August 1870 as a Lieutenant and registered a cattle brand in Karnes County in 1867.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 28

  • Named on the Roster and Payroll of Capt. Jones' Co. "A", Frontier Forces; intimate friend of John Riley per Martha L. Leckie's affidavit.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 243

  • Owned a horse ranch on Mound creek, was a man of family, and appears on the Frontier Forces Co. A roster.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241

  • Registered a brand (an "A" and a "P" joined by "Rocking Symbol") on 27 July 1867; could not read or write; page suggests he probably helped John Riley get started with a business of his own.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 29

The family

Child

  • Augustus 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 27
  • Harriett 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 27
  • Mary 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 27
  • Riley Martin Birdsall 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 28
  • Samuel 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 27
  • Sue Birdsall 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241
  • Susan 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 27

Related

  • John Falvy 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 28
  • John Joseph Riley Karnes County 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 18
  • Pat Minch 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 26

A life in dates

  1. before 8 July 1850 · Wilson Township, Bexar County, Texas

    Owned a 160-acre ranch in Wilson Township, Bexar County, Texas, valued at $800, and owned livestock valued at $2,312, as listed on an 1850 U.S. Census Agricultural Schedule.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 26

  2. 1859 · Karnes County, Texas

    Lockwood Birdsell first appeared on the tax rolls of present-day Karnes County and was confirmed as owner of 160 acres of 'preemptive' land in the northernmost corner of the county, on the banks of Elm Creek, five miles north of present-day Gillett.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 27

  3. 1860 · Wilson Township, Bexar County, Texas

    Two 1860 census records show the family living on the same property in Wilson Township, Bexar County, Texas.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 26

  4. 1865 · Karnes County, Texas

    Returned to Karnes County, Texas after leaving the hospital; discusses his friendship with Lockwood Birdsell, for whom John apparently worked, and who later helped him start his sheep business

    2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4

  5. 27 July 1867

    Lockwood registered his brand (an "A" and a "P" joined by "Rocking Symbol").

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 29

  6. 1867 · Karnes County

    Lockwood Birdsall registered a brand (brand #229) in Karnes County, for the left side.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 28

  7. 1867 · Karnes County

    Lockwood Birdsall had a voter registration in Karnes County.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19

  8. 22 July 1867 · Karnes County

    Lockwood Birdsall had a voter registration in Karnes County.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 29

  9. 10 Aug 1867 · Karnes County, Texas

    Brand Registration in Karnes County; along with his friend Lockwood Birdsell, John Riley registered a brand for his stock (sheep and later cattle)

    2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4

  10. 25 August 1870 · Company A, Frontier Battalion

    Lockwood Birdsell enlisted as a lieutenant in Company A of the Frontier Battalion.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 27

  11. October 1870

    John Joseph Riley joined the Frontier Forces as a private, serving under Lockwood Birdsall.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 28

  12. August 1870

    Lockwood Birdsall joined the Frontier Forces as a Lieutenant.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 28

  13. Aug 1870

    Lockwood Birdsell joined the Frontier Forces

    2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4

  14. Oct 1870 · Ft Mason, Texas

    Joined the Frontier Forces (Texas Rangers) under Capt. Franklin Jones at Ft Mason, Texas; thought to have served with his friend Lockwood Birdsell who had joined in Aug 1870

    2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4

  15. 1870's · Karnes County

    Lockwood Birdsall left Karnes County

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 30

  16. early part of 1873

    Lockwood Birdsall left that part of the State; John Riley and John Falvy assisted in rounding up his horse stock.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241

  17. about 1908 · Bexar County, Texas

    Lockwood passed away in Bexar County, Texas

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 30

  18. about 1908

    Lockwood came to visit John and family

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 30

  19. about twenty four years ago (from 1932)

    Lockwood Birdsall, then an old man, revisited the area and was entertained by Martha and her husband; he then went to Mr Riley's place where he remained for several days. Martha never saw him again.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241

  20. Undated

    John Riley, Lockwood Birdsall, Florence Mahoney, John Yalvy, John and Stephen Thompson were intimate friends, associated together, and lived in the same neighborhood for several years, per the affidavit of Martha L. Leckie.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 243

  21. Undated · Texas

    Served as a member of the Texas Frontier Forces, in Capt. Franklin Jones' Company "A", per the Muster Roll dated Nov. 11th, 1870.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 243

  22. Undated · Karnes County

    It is thought that John Riley came back to Karnes County after the Civil War and worked for Lockwood Birdsall.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19

  23. Undated

    Florence Mahoney worked for Lockwood Birdsall along with John Riley.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 28

  24. 27 July · Karnes County

    Lockwood Birdsall registered a brand in Karnes County on 27 July (year not given on this page); it is thought that John Riley worked for Lockwood Birdsall and was also good friends with him, as discussed further in Section 1A2.5.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 18

  25. Undated

    Affidavit given by Martha Leckie as part of the pension application, discussing the friendship between John and Lockwood

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 30

  26. Undated

    Lockwood Birdsall was a lover and breeder of horses.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241

  27. Undated · Karnes and DeWitt Counties

    Mr. Birdsall helped John Riley establish himself and build a life

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 30

  28. Undated · Karnes County

    John Joseph Riley worked for Lockwood Birdsall when he lived in Karnes County, probably immediately following the Civil War.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 28

  29. Undated

    Names appearing on the Roster and Payroll of Captain Jones Co. "A" Frontier Forces: Lockwood Birdsall, Florence Mahoney, John Falvy, John Riley, and John and Stephen Thompson.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241

  30. Undated · Karnes County

    Became friends with Lockwood Birdsall when he came to Karnes County after the Civil War; apparently worked for Lockwood, probably got help starting his sheep business, served under Lockwood in the Frontier Forces (Texas Rangers), and became life-long friends with him.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 26

  31. Undated · Karnes County

    John Falvy registered a brand (brand #212) that looks exactly like Lockwood Birdsall's brand, but for the shoulder.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 28

  32. 11 November

    Lockwood Birdsell was discharged from his lieutenant service in Company A after serving two and a half months.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 27

  33. Undated · Mound creek

    Lockwood Birdsall owned a horse ranch a few miles to the northeast on Mound creek.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241

  34. Undated · Karnes County

    Other men from Karnes County also served under Lockwood Birdsall, including John Falvy, Florence Mahoney, and John & Stephen Thompson.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 28

The documents

  • census · 8 July 1850

    1850 U.S. Census Agricultural Schedule

    Lists Lockwood Birdsall owning a 160-acre ranch in Wilson Township, Bexar County, Texas valued at $800, with livestock valued at $2,312.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 26

  • census · 1860

    1860 Census records (two)

    Two 1860 census records showing the family living on the same property as the 1850 Agricultural Schedule.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 26

  • letter · 1932-07-01

    Typed letter from John Riley's son to Mr. E. W. Morgan, Director of Pensions, Veterans Administration, regarding Mrs. Maggie E. Riley's widow's pension claim W. O. 1711039 based on John Riley's Texas Frontier Forces service. Bears a 'RECEIVED JUL 6 1932' circular stamp and other agency date stamps, plus a handwritten notation.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 243

  • military · 1870-11-11

    Muster Roll of Capt. Franklin Jones, Company "A", Texas Frontier Forces

    Photostat copy of the Roster and Payroll / Muster Roll of Capt. Jones' Company "A", Frontier Forces, dated Nov. 11th, 1870, listing Lockwood Birdsall, Florence Mahoney, John Yalvy, John Riley, John and Stephen Thompson among others; original held by the Archivist in the State Library, Austin, Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 243

  • military

    Roster and Payroll of Captain Jones Co. "A" Frontier Forces

    Photostatic copy of the Roster and Payroll of Captain Jones Co. "A" Frontier Forces, referenced in the affidavit as containing names familiar to Martha, including Lockwood Birdsall, Florence Mahoney, John Falvy, John Riley, and John and Stephen Thompson.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241

  • other · 22 July 1867

    Voter registration for Lockwood Birdsall, dated 22 July 1867, in Karnes County.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 29

  • other · 1867

    1867 Voter Registration

    1867 Voter Registration listing brand registrations for John Riley (10 August 1867) and Lockwood Birdsall, and evidence John Riley could not read or write.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19

  • other · 27 July 1867

    Brand registration for Lockwood, dated 27 July 1867, described as an "A" and a "P" joined by "Rocking Symbol".

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 29

  • other · 1932-06-27

    Affidavit of Martha L. Leckie

    Typed affidavit of Mrs. Martha Louise Leckie (nee Newman) regarding her acquaintance with Lockwood Birdsall, Florence Mahoney, John Falvy, John Riley, and the Thompson brothers, with her signature and a notarial acknowledgment by C.R. Alexander, Notary Public, Karnes County, Texas, dated June 27, 1932.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241

  • other · 10 Aug 1867

    Brand Registration

    Brand Registration in Karnes County by John Riley and Lockwood Birdsell

    2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4

  • other

    Affidavit from Martha Leckie of Karnes County, included in the pension application, discussing the friendship between John and Lockwood

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 30

Every page

The 10 pages of the research this person appears on, in reading order. Open any of them in the volumes and check this page against it.

  • 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 241
  • 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 243
  • 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 18
  • 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 19
  • 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 26
  • 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 27
  • 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 28
  • 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 29
  • 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 30
  • 2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4