Christopher BIRD

  Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation. July 1897 Cumberland & Westmorland Herald
YANWATH - An extraordinary affair occurred near Yanwath Hall. Mr. Chris. Bird, son of Mr. Thomas Bird, and others were engaged in farm work when they saw a strange gentleman nearby. When approached by Mr. Bird, the stranger pulled out a five-chambered revolver and said, "If you interfere with me, I'll blow your brains out". After a struggle, he was disarmed and it was found that four of the five chambers were loaded. The man, who was staying at Sockbridge Mill, was later arrested by police and was to be put before Hackthorpe court.