Birk - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Birk, Birk, Birk and more.....

ritabeck110 — 2011-12-29 22:34:43Z

I am searching for a John Birk. He was born in the Land of the Emperor in the Rhine River Valley was in America then to Ste Gen in Spanish territority by 1790. He stated his father was also John Birk and his mother Anna Parson or Perkins. He was a blacksmith and his house still stands, a limestone two story structure in Ste Gen. It is on the historic regrister. John Birk was my 3 Gr Grandfather. His books from his business are on file in the Western State Manuscripts at MISSOURI STATE COLLEGE at columbia missouri> I have hit many blank walls. Any help appreciated. Thanks

Re: Looking for info on Leo Birk from Laudenbach, Germany

ritabeck110 — 2011-12-29 22:27:30Z

I am searching for a john Birk, born circa 1760-1770 from Germany, he described his birth place as land of the Emperor in the Rhine River Valley. He came probably first to Virginia and came to Ste Genevieve Missouri by 1790. Father was John Birk, Mother Anna Parson or Anna Perkins. John Birk had three children after he came to Ste Genevieve, John Baptiste, Marie Anne and Joseph. He was a black smith and died 1811.

Re: Johanna Birk

schneidcat0801 — 2011-12-04 22:24:06Z

Do you have any information on Johanna's parents? I mean, are your Johanna's parents Heinrick F Birk and Carolina Schmitz? Do you know who she was married to, if your Johanna and my Johanna are indeed one and the same? I'd love to share some information if we have a match!

Let me know!
Sheila

Re: Johanna Birk

mermaid61014 — 2011-12-04 22:08:37Z

I know Johanna's son George P. Birk was either killed or accidentally fell, in Cleveland Ohio. He was married to my Great Grandmother Olive Birk and there was speculation that George was my fathers real father also.

Birk-Mitchell 1930's

TERIGLENN1 — 2011-04-18 19:20:24Z

i am looking for information about what happened to my grandmother. My dad Raymond Birk was placed in an Iowa orphanage home in 1930's and my father said that his mother came to visit a few times then I supose never heard from her again. My father past away in 2001 and i am just now trying to do geneology. Her name was Mary Elizabeth Snyder (Snyder was her maiden name) married my grandfather Richard M.C. Birk, divorced and on some of my dads papers shows that she remarried a Floyd Mitchell. I am having a hard time finding out what happened to her after the 30s. any info would be appreciated!!

Re: Looking for Birk Family

TERIGLENN1 — 2011-04-13 11:25:33Z

Hello, I'm the daughter of Raymond Birk.

Re: Birk family in Wayne County and Appanoose County, Iowa

TERIGLENN1 — 2011-04-13 11:16:51Z

Hi, I have just started to do this ancestery stuff, trying to find out about my dads side of the family. My dad was Raymond Birk, son of Richard Montgomery Collings Birk and Mary Snyder Birk. My dads mother gave him to an orphanage home in Iowa when he was 5 years old when his father died. But i have papers from the Annie Wittenmyer home that says who his parents were and a letter from his sister Vella that says she remembers her brothers birth. Anyway, My name is Teresa (Birk) Glenn, Like i said, i have just joined Ancestery.com. This is so neat because I went from not knowing anything about my dads family except for Vella to knowing who my grandparents were and great grandparents. My email is TERIGLENN@hotmail.com

Looking for info on Leo Birk from Laudenbach, Germany

nlawsonbirk — 2011-03-12 20:36:55Z

My husband's grandfather, Leo Birk, b1 Jun 1895 d1987, came over from Germany in 1936. He was married to Betty Birk and then Selma Birk and then Betty Birk again. They all came over in the 2 years after 1936. Leo had 2 sons, Kurt and Siegfried. I'm trying to find out any information about Leo's parents, etc. If you have any german Birks, pls let me know if you have any people in common.
Thank you.

Re: E.A. Birk

fbirk — 2009-11-30 18:41:51Z

My father Anthony Birk came to America in 1913 from Austria. Frank. Good Luck

Re: Ellis Birk

naomiatt — 2009-05-23 22:05:56Z

Hello - have written to your personal e mail.
Please confirm you receive it.
My family is related to Ellis's wife, Alma nee Wilson/Wolfson.

Re: Ellis Birk

greenandpeaceful — 2009-05-23 19:57:41Z

Hi..Ellis Birk was my father's uncle..he was my grandmother's brother..

BIRK, Isaac and father Elias, from Gorsk late 1800s

Mbwood62 — 2008-09-14 17:28:02Z

Seeking info on Birk family from Gorsk. Isaac Birk (father Elias Birk) was born about 1882 in Gorsk, came to NYC in 1904 with his wife, Henrietta Mahler Birk. For a time (approx. 1914-15) he had work in Montreal but before and after lived in NYC, working as a carpenter and as a storekeeper. Hoping to share genealogy information. He later changed his name to Burk. Thanks,

Marian Wood

Ellis Birk

naomiatt — 2008-05-18 00:41:41Z

I am seeking descendants of Ellis Birk who married
Dame Alma Wilson(Woolfson).
Thanks

Re: Robert E. Brownlee Obituary, Son of Caroline (Birk) Brownlee

JoyceBrownell51 — 2008-01-17 21:38:38Z

I wouldn't mind getting a copy of the obituary of Robert E. Brownlee as his wife Evelyn Van Camp is 1st cousin to my dad.
Thanking you Joyce Brownell (Van Camp)

Rita & Louise Birk

W_Lech — 2007-12-11 19:17:54Z

Have a professional photograph of these 2 toddlers probably taken in the early 1900's. Written in back is Rita and Louise Birk, New Orleans, LA.

The photo studio however was listed as either Ferris or Lancaster, TX

Any info of these two children or their parents would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Looking for obit for Paula J Birk

schneidcat0801 — 2007-02-06 21:37:14Z

Hi
I'm sorry I do not have the obit you are looking ofr, but I am curious about the name and location. I have Birk family that I am researching, some of whom are in Michigan. Would you mind if I asked who her parents, and grandparents are? One of my great grandparents is a Birk, and I am just scratching the surface of who they are and where they are from. Anything you could provide might be helpful.
Thanks
Sheila

Re: Johanna Birk

schneidcat0801 — 2007-02-06 21:28:56Z

I am a ggniece of Johanna Birk. I don't know what else to say except that I am just beginning to research. I have some information on all of Johanna's sisters and brothers, and her parents, who are my gg grandparents, Carolina Sophie Schmitz and Heinrick Fredrick Birk. I see that your message is a couple of years old, but I hope you are still researching, and if you have more info, maybe we can share.
Sheila

BIRK, Trine Louise

2006-12-01 16:19:12Z

Please help! Louise BIRK was my mother-in-law's mother. My MIL's parents (Oscar and Louise Sorsdahl) divorced around 1930 and my MIL was sent to live with her father. Her mother (Louise Sorsdahl Birk) married Adolf Birk in SD in 1937 and they moved to Gadsden county. Adolf Birk didn't like my MIL so Louise Birk was not allowed to keep in touch with her. My MIL did not find out her mother had died until some years after the fact and has never known where she was buried. My MIL is 81 now and in very poor health. I would love to be able to tell her where her mother is buried and possibly show her a picture of the headstone before it's too late! Here are the details:
BIRK, Trine Louise (always went by Louise) born 1892 in Norway, died 1951 in Gadsden county, FL.
Maiden name was Carlson/Karlson.
1st married name was Sorsdahl.
Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!

Looking for obit for Paula J Birk

2006-08-27 18:26:17Z

Looking for the obituary of Paula J Birk who passed away in August of 2005. The name that I have is her maiden name. Her death was in Michigan.
Any assistance is appreciated.
Thanks.

Birk family in Wayne County and Appanoose County, Iowa

Avalou — 2006-08-03 17:21:08Z

Alexander Birk / Burk and wife Permalia (Carlisle) Birk moved from Carroll County, Indiana to Wayne County, Iowa between 1864 and 1870 with three children, all three children born in Indiana. These three were John born about 1856, Joseph R. born about 1860, and Martha J. born about 1864. Another son was born after the move to Iowa. He was Richard Collins Birk, born about 1873. So far, I have been able to find that Joseph Birk had a son named George D. born about 1882. John Birk and his wife Evaline had 10 or 11 children. The names I have been able to come up with so far for the children of John are Everett, Edith, Ethel, Wade, Blanch, Hazel, and possibly Cloe. All these were born between 1876 and 1892 in Iowa.
If you are a descendent of this Birk family, I would like to communicate with you.

RE: Joseph Birk

markovichlaws — 2006-07-26 19:21:03Z

Please scroll down the message board and note my request on the Markovich/Birk Family from Austria. My grandmother, mary Birk had an uncle, Joseph Birk. They immigrated at the turn of the century. In 1910 they were in Crawford county, KS. E me for more info

Birk

markovichlaws — 2006-07-26 19:21:03Z

Please let me know the names of the Birks you are hunting for. I have many Birk relatives in Ohio. Also, some of the relatives changes the spelling of their last name to BURK. Please e me and I will exchange info with you.

The Birk Family

markovichlaws — 2006-07-26 19:21:03Z

My great grandfather, Frank Birk and his brother, Joseph immigrated at the turn of the century. The 1900 census shows them in Crawford County KS. Please e me for an exchange of info. I have done extensive work on the living Birks, but I have very little on the family before their move to the US

Birk Name

markovichlaws — 2006-07-26 19:21:03Z

My grandmother, mary Birk and her family immigrated from Austria at the turn of the centuries. there are variations of the name in other countries, such as Berk, de Birk, and Burke. E me for more info and exchanges

John BIRK Biography, PRUS<OH<WI

RMunns7272 — 2006-06-01 20:14:26Z

From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 962.

TOWN OF MUSCODA

JOHN BIRK, farmer, Secs. 25 and 36; P. O. Muscoda; owns 200 acres of land; was born in Prussia near the Rhine in 1811 (the country then belonged to France); was a son of John and Mary Thomas, who were natives of the same place; he learned the tailor's trade with his father, and worked at it until 21 years old, when he engaged in farming; he came to America in 1853, and located in Mahoning Co., Ohio, where for four years he engaged in coal mining; in July, 1865, he came to Muscoda and bought the farm where he now lives. He was married in the old country in 1839, to Miss Louisa Heints. They had three children, two came to this country with him; she died in 1845; in 1846, he again married Miss Margaret Baker, by whom he had one child born in the old country, and eleven in this; one son, Peter, enlisted in the 15th Ohio Battery, and served with it during the war, participating in fourteen battles, he was but a little over 14 years old when he enlisted. Mr. Birk has been an energetic, successful business man.

[I am not related to this family. I'm posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

Birk Concordia from Baden, Germany

MiriamSchwarzGraf87 — 2006-03-27 18:12:03Z

I am searching for Concordia Birk, born 09.28.1844 in Windschlaeg, Baden,Germany.
She emigrated to the United States in 1875.

Miriam Schwarz-Graf
mail:miriam@schwarz-Graf.de

Joachim Birk from Baden,Germany

MiriamSchwarzGraf87 — 2006-03-27 18:12:03Z

I am searching for Joachim Birk, born 07.07.1815 in Windschlaeg, Baden,Germany.
He emigrated to the United States in 1853.

Miriam Schwarz-Graf

mail:miriam@schwarz-graf.de

Karl Birk from Baden,Germany

MiriamSchwarzGraf87 — 2006-03-27 18:12:03Z

I am searchin for Karl Birk, born 01.27.1823 in Windschlaeg, Baden,Germany.
He emigrated to the United States in 1857.

Miriam Schwarz-Graf

mail: miriam@schwarz-graf.de

Ludwig Birk from Baden,Germany

MiriamSchwarzGraf87 — 2006-03-27 18:12:03Z

I am searching for Ludwig ( Louis) Birk, born 03.09.1864 in Windschlaeg,Baden,Germany.
He emigrated to the United States in 1880.

Miriam Schwarz-Graf

mail: miriam@schwarz-graf.de

DANISH BIRKS

KBIRKWEATHERFORD57 — 2006-03-23 23:24:03Z

I am looking for family members...My Danish immigrant ancestor was Christian/Kristian PEDERSEN BIRK, who came to the U.S. (port of departure unknown) via New York in 1884 and settled in Nebraska. He was born 19 May 1863 in Ikastsogn, RingkøbingCounty, Denmark to Peder Christiansen/Kristiansen BIRK and Elisabeth
PEDERSDATTER (1829-?).
Peder CHRISTIANSEN (BIRK efternavn used then?) was born 6 June 1830 in Bording, Ringkøbing County to Christen CHRISTENSEN (BIRK?) and Anne Kirstine IVERSDATTER. He apparently had siblings named Christen Christensen and Johann Carl Christensen BIRK.
Peder married Elisabeth on 19 November 1852 in Ikastsogn, Ringkøbing County. I have no death dates for either Peder or Elisabeth (other than that they died after Christian's birth in 1863).
My Danish/American Christian also married a Danish girl, Hansine Johanne PEDERSEN from (Saksild Parish?) Aårhus County (they were both in their early teens when they emigrated and possibly met on the ship. Christian & Hansine were parents of 13 children: Mette Ruth Elizabeth, Peder Rudolph, Mette Ruth Elizabeth 2 (marriedFloyd Vaughn), Petrea Jessine, Agnes Barbara-twin to Petrea (married Charles Leslie), Darice Violet (married Joseph J. Klinge), Alice Nathalia (married Grover Barnhardt), Sarah Dora "Sadie" (married Charles Hampton), Anna Cecelia-who was deaf (married Fred Arthur Clayton), Wilmer Hoge "Dete" (married Floy Blanche Barbee & Jennie____), Jesse Jacob (married Mary Mowery), and Christian, Jr.
Would love to hear from anyone with information! Sincerely, Karen Birk Weatherford

Levi Birk's Fraternity Pin

2005-09-19 12:21:55Z

I have Levi Birk's Fraternity Pin from 1902. It is a beautiful, 14K, 2 piece, jewel encrusted (opals, emeralds, and one tiny cut diamond) piece. It is engraved "Ia B" on the first line for the University of Iowa's Beta chapter of Phi Delta Theta and "L. A. Birk" on the second. I found it in my Grandparents things after they passed on. I have no idea what connection they were to the Birk family as they are from around Galesburg, IL. If your related and interested, I'll send a picture.

Thanks,
Jennifer Ford

Chester Birk

Ilene_Kreider — 2005-08-14 04:08:57Z

I have an old oil painting of a little boy possibly early 1900's. He's sitting on a bench and has short pants on. It's quite large and on the back is written Chester Birk.
Not sure if it's the name of the person who is in the picture or the one that painted it. It's on a canvas and framed. I bought it at an auction in Columbia, PA. I would like to get this to someone who is in Chester's family. Any one interested?

Looking for Birk Family

2005-07-11 13:39:49Z

I am looking for any decendants of the following Birk Family Members.
Ralph Birk b1905
Riley Birk b 1907
Ruby Birk b 1910
Vella Birk b 1912
Margaret Birk b 1915
Pearl Birk b 1918
Raymond Birk b 1924
Any help in finding any of these folks or their decendants will be greatly appreciated. rhondatrent@sbcglobal.net

Looking For Birk Family

2005-07-11 13:13:06Z

I am trying to locate any decendants of the following Birk Family Members.
Ralph Birk b. 1905
Riley Birk b.1907
Ruby Birk b. 1910
Vella Birk b. 1912
Margaret Birk b. 1915
Pearl Birk b. 1918
Raymond Birk b. 1924
Any help in finding these folks or their decendants will be greately appreciated. rhondatrent@sbcglobal.net

Schwenningen->Hausen ob Verena: Anna Dorothea Birk (1701-1743)

Jillaine_Smith — 2005-06-17 01:33:12Z

Is anyone researching a Schwenningen-based BIRK family that would include the above-referenced daughter? She is found later in Hausen ob Verena, wife of Peter GLUNTZ. She dies in Hausen ob Verena in 1743. I am trying to attach her to a Schwenningen family.

Thanks!

-- Jillaine
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jillaine

Re: Birk

2004-12-23 14:52:13Z

recieved an obit for William Wright Triplett today and the had it posted. I also got Virginia (your mother?). I asked for Cora (Harriman)Triplett and am hoping to find out if Cora remarried William or just adopted the older children as according to the Calif death index she was the mother to all the children except for maybe Leroy as it doesn't show a mothers name on the index for him.

Re: Birk

2004-12-22 21:09:21Z

Yes, I have the full history of this section of the Triplett Family. My Grandfather is the same Carl.

I would be happy to send you this information if you like. Just send me a direct email to kjbyrd99@yahoo.com.

Re: Birk

2004-12-20 04:41:38Z

What research have you on the Triplett line? I am also researching them as Carl, Fay and Gerald had four older sibling probably adopted by Cora when she married William Wright Triplett.If you check the CDI and CBI it shows the older ones as having the same mother Cora Belle Harrymann(Harriman)from Kansas.After their marriage the children were all with William and Cora except Leroy who was too old. (Leroy was married to my great aunt Daisy A. Ingalls) and they lived in LaGrange.

Johanna Birk

lifeovreilly — 2004-10-22 11:11:21Z

My great great great Grandfather, James Hannigan had 2 children. I have now found some of the family of Florence, I can not find any family for his son James. James married a Johanna Birk, it is alleged he changed the name to Hannagan before they were married. I have no other information other than:

Johanna Birk b 1889 1974; his wife

Are you related?

Juanita Birk, buried in Florida.

dbtruble — 2004-06-09 17:16:43Z

I was in the PINECREST CEMETERY which is
in Lake Worth, FLORIDA, Palm Beach County,
and I wrote down this information.
She is buried there. This is what her headstone
read;

MOTHER
JUANITA BIRK
JAN. 10, 1922
OCT. 25, 1972
IN LOVING MEMORY

(I hope this information helps someone.)

Birk in Kentucky and Missouri

2004-06-05 17:42:50Z

Looking for any info in Edward Howard Birk born in Kentucky married Alice Jane Henson. Son (my grandfather) was Howard Edward Birk born in Holt, Missouri and married Anna B Chipman in Kansas City, MO. Think Edwards name was Charles but can't trace any further back.

Robert E. Brownlee Obituary, Son of Caroline (Birk) Brownlee

2004-03-06 04:48:31Z

I have no connection to this person and have no further information:

Newspaper: "The Youngstown Vindicator"
Name: Robert E. Brownlee
Age: 62
Died: April 6, 1963
Funeral Home: Forest Lawn Cemetery Chapel
Parents: Henry W. and Caroline (Birk) Brownlee
Spouse: Evelyn (VanCamp) Brownlee

Anyone who would like a copy of this persons obituary please contact me at kaitysmom@yahoo.com

Re: Burks from Baden

2003-12-16 04:40:34Z

I am still looking for any information reguarding a Earnest Burk from Baden, Germany Also I am looking for any information on his wife Mary Steinhausen , also from Germany

Re: Burks from Baden

2003-11-15 15:46:59Z

If you have any information concerning an Earnest Burk, a Mary Stienhausen (Stienhauser) , a Catherine M. Burk Please write me or send me any information you have.
Thanks Valerie

Re: George Birk

giggles06241 — 2003-11-03 02:47:37Z

Re: Burks from Baden

2003-10-27 03:37:18Z

I am still looking for information reguarding Earnest Burk from Germany, or any information concerning a Mary Stienhansen also from Germany. The reason I am sending this information is that my e-mail address has changed to christopherleepage@eathlink.com
If their is anyone that can help me with this information please e-mail me at the address shown above
Valerir Burk

Re: looking for Ken Birk family

hlbm73 — 2003-06-21 15:13:31Z

If you are still looking for the family of Ken Birk, I may be able to help you.
Please email me back if you were unable to locate his wife Kim. I can get addresses or phone numbers for Ken's brother Cliff or his two sisters Linda and Patricia.

Re: Burks from Baden

burkclan_1 — 2003-05-20 21:42:00Z

My husband Allan J. Burk has a GGG Grandfather named Earnest Burk that was born in Baden, Germany about 1800 - 1810 and married a Mary Steinhausen, They had a son named George Edward Burk. By chance could the Burks that I am lookin for be the same one's? Please respond to me by sending any information to me at burkclan@earthlink.com

Needing some leeds

C_Choquett — 2002-10-18 19:59:36Z

My great grandmother was Susanna Birk daughter of John Birk and Katherine Bach born in Grand Dutchy, Luxembourg. She was married to Albert Joseph Letty of Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio son of Unknown Letty from Ireland. Susanna and Albert's Daughter Peggy was my grandmother, married to Robert Paul Landroche of Bourbonnais, Kankakee, Illinois. Does anyone know of anymore on these Birk's or Bach's or Letty's. Email Michelle Landroche at landroches@yahoo.com

Hjalmar Andries Birch Changed to Birk Born 10 Oct 1896 in denmark

2002-10-18 14:05:36Z

I am looking for any information on Hjal,ar Andries Birch, his name changed to Birk. He married Kristen Gerda Jonsson from Esperod Skaane Sweden. Kristen was born i 1897. They had 3 children one being my father Erik Bjarne Jens Peter Birk who emigrated to South Africa in the early 1950. Any information would be helpful