Posted by Chet Efird on January 11, 19102 at 22:20:31:
In Reply to: bullard, efird posted by mary efird bullard on September 03, 19100 at 18:24:24:
he name is thought to have been changed to "Efird" from "Ehrenfried"
(German origin) about 1827. There is a book on Efird history which is out
of print (my grandfather had a copy).
THE HISTORY and GENEALOGY of the EFIRD FAMILY
by OSCAR OGBURN EFIRD
copyright 1964
I've recently heard that it may be updated and reprinted. I am trying to
find the appropriate person to request a copy of the update for myself. If
you are still interested please let me know and I will forward any contact
information I find to you.