Birney (surname)

Birney is a surname of Scottish origin. Notable people with the surname include:

• David B. Birney (1825–1864), American Civil War Union general
• David Birney (born 1939), American actor
• Earle Birney (1904–1995), Canadian poet
• Ewan Birney (born 1972), British biologist
• Jack Birney (1928–1995), Australian politician
• James G. Birney (1792–1857), abolitionist; candidate for U.S. President (Liberty Party) in 1840 and 1844
• Matt Birney (born 1969), Australian politician

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