William Harvey Birge

William married Iva Mae Wright in 1897 or 1898. Iva Mae was born November 14, 1882 in Harrison, Arkansas. She died on April 17, 1964 in Vinita, Oklahoma. Her parents were Albert and Martha Wright.

They had 6 children:

1. Cassie Belle Birge...Born November 27, 1900 in Arkansas. Married John Robert Hawn. Cassie died January 5, 1966.
2. Loye Harvey Birge...Born March 9, 1903 in Arkansas. Died April 27, 1928.
3. Martha Jane Birge....Born June 24, 1905 in Arkansas. Married Edgar White October 29, 1929.
4. James Jackson Birge...Born February 29, 1908 in Witts Springs, Searcy County, Arkansas. Married Annie Maxine Gifford on June 19, 1938. James died July 22, 1965.
5. Minnie May Birge...Born June 18, 1911 in Arkansas on December 24, 1929. Married William Sorrel.
6. Iva Pearl Birge...Born June 20, 1914 in Arkansas. Married Tom Hefner on July 27, 1936.

Left to right: James Jackson, Loye Harvey, William Harvey, Iva Pearl, Iva Mae, Minnie, Cassie Bell and Martha.
Photo contributed by Mary Birge, daughter of James Jackson Birge.