Frederick Bird (1816-1876) FRAS
c.1816 Born in Abingdon[1], son of John Bird (1780-1846), lecturer in astronomy
Brother of Alfred Bird (1811-1878)
Developed unique new processes for polishing telescope mirrors
By 1842 was a lecturer in London, of Charlotte Street, Pimlico, when he married Martha Randall; his father was recorded as a lecturer in astronomy[2]
Presumably moved to Birmingham to work for his brother Alfred.
1851 A chemist's assistant living in 15 Worcester Street, Birmingham[3] (NB In 1853 his brother Alfred gave the same address on his patent application[4])
c.1854 Became secretary and registrar of the Birmingham General Cemetery Co[5], [6].
c1866 Developed a Clepsydra, a device for driving an astronomical telescope in a slow steady motion[7].
1876 Died in Birmingham. One of his executors was Charles Bird, chemist[8].
See Also
Sources of Information
- Biography of Alfred Bird, ODNB