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walter joseph burke from Taum, Galway

bb75_1 — 2009-11-07 21:45:41Z

My granfather walter joseph burke married Helen ann (Nellie) donlon in San Francisco in 1893. Walters father was

michael burke. walters mother was honora connelly burke.Walter was born circa 1864 near taum, galway. Nellies father was william donlon and her mother was mary donlon.Nellie was born in march of 1871.
Throughtout her life helen ann used the name nellie. She died in 1947. Walter died in 1947

Sgt. George Albert Burke

spectre47 — 2009-11-06 23:09:39Z

George was born in Frederick MD in 1892. Entered military service in 1911, served in Coast Artillery in NY, and in France during WWI. Stationed at Ft. Eustis, VA from 1919 until in 1920's. Opened the 300th standard oil station on the Duke of Glouster Street in Williamsburg, VA. Also ones in Torano, and West Point. Also local police officer. 32nd degree Mason. Died 1942. Buried old cemetery in Williamsburg. Any information appreciated.

Re: Lookup Help, Please??

pmolly — 2009-11-06 16:56:46Z

Thanks for your efforts anyhow.

Re: Burke Family of Galway

emilysnanna172 — 2009-11-06 03:50:36Z

Dear Kelly:
Thanks for your quick response regarding my questions.
Any suggestions as to where I should look next?
Sincerely,
Melinda Clark Black
currently living in Pennsylvania

Re: Burke Family of Galway

kelleyphx — 2009-11-06 03:23:37Z

Hi Melinda:

The problem is that Burke is a very common Irish name. In addition the first names are often very common as well. Talk to family members and see if you can find a town or village that they may be from. Even with a village name (like Oranmore) its still difficult telling one William or Patrick Burke from each other.

Re: Lookup Help, Please??

gloriakaul — 2009-11-06 00:28:38Z

I've looked and can't find a good match for any of them in the 1930 census. Sorry.

Lookup Help, Please??

pmolly — 2009-11-04 20:54:08Z

Need 1930 lookups for the following.

William T. (Thomas) Burke born 1855 Ga. lived in Alemeda county, Ca. possibly with spouse Virginia/Jenny born c 1860 Tx.

Pat F. Burke b 1888 Tx. wife Eva b 1897 Tn. Also lived Alemeda county Ca. 1930

Robert E. Burke b 1881 Tx. Los Angeles county Ca. 1930. widowed, but possibly remarried by now.

Thanks very much for anyone who is willing to help with these lookups.

Re: William Burke, Boston, MA

ibgreene — 2009-11-01 22:56:10Z

When was William born? I found a William Burk born ca 1833 living in the John Burk household 1850 Philadelphia Richmond district). See my post as of a few days ago.

Pam

William Burke, Boston, MA

shanoninnh — 2009-11-01 21:52:16Z

Looking for information on the family of William Burke and his wife Margaret (Ryan), who were married in Boston
Sept. 4, 1866. William's parents were Martin and Ann and Margaret's were John and Mary. William and Margaret's children were as follows: Annie, John, Mary, William, Helen/Ellen, Margaret, Thomas, Gertrude and Alice.

Any info would be a great help.
Thanks
Shanon

Re: Burke -New York

DavidBurke885 — 2009-11-01 07:40:51Z

I am searching John Burke, Norwood New York. Wife Annora children Mary, Ellen, Julia and Jerry. I would appreciate any information anyone has

William Alvord Burke & Ruth Kingsbury Benton

TravisLBurk — 2009-10-30 17:35:08Z

Looking for info on William Alvord Burke born 9 Jan 1885 in Lowell, Mass to Edward Nevins Burke and Grace Abbot Williams. He had a sister Ruth, and another sister Ellen Crosby Burke who was the daughter of Edward Nevins Burke and his 2nd wife, Rebecca Ellen Norcross. William Alvord Burke and Ruth Kingsbury Benton were married on 27 Jun 1928. William lived in Lowell until sometime after 1920, last known residence was 146 North Ave., Fanwood, NJ, and living there with Ruth in 1942.

Newspaper articles on Burke family from Ireland-1909

Forloveofthefuture — 2009-10-28 01:42:28Z

THE TUAM HERALD, SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1909
TUAM, CO. GALWAY

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Sir Henry George Burke, Baronet, J.P. and D.L. for the County Galway, was
born at Marble Hill in 1859, the second son of the late Sir Thomas Burke, third
baronet (the baronetcy was created in 1799) and some time member for the County
Galway, by Lady Mary Nugent, daughter of the 9th Earl of Westmeath. Sir
Henry was educated at the Oratory School and Trinity College, Dublin, of which he
is a B.A. He succeeded his brother in 1880, and was High Sheriff for Galway
in 1883 and held a commission in the 4th Battalion Connaught Rangers 1881-5.
He is unmarried.

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William Anthony Burke, B.L., was born in 1866, the fourth son of Sir Thomas
Burke, Bart., of Marble Hill, in this county. He was educated at Oscott, and
married in 1889 Coralie, daughter of Captain Power Lalor, of Loug Orchard, Co.
Tipperary, called to the Irish Bar in 1890. His wife is a clever writer, the
author of "The Value of Life," to which Dr. Barry con tributed a preface,
and "Child Study and Education," prefaced by Rev. Dr. Hogan.

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John Butler Burke, M. A., of Cambridge and Dublin, is a well known Physicist
and Biologist. He was born in 1871, son of John Burke, M.D., of Ower,
Headford, in this county, by Victoria, only daughter of Benjamin Burke, of Manila.
He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, of which he is a mathematical
scholar, senior moderator and gold medallist. He graduated in 1900? In Research as
an advanced student of Trinity College, Cambridge; some time lecturer at
Mason's College, Birmingham, and a Berkeley. Fellow of Owens College, Manchester.
Since 1905 he has written and lectured on his experiments at the Cavendish
Laboratory, Cambridge, and his book, "The Origin of Life" (published in 1906)
which has attained a world-wide circulation, supplies new evidence to support
the theory as old as Aristotle that the living was at one time produce from the
non-living, a theory which, in Mr. Butler Burke's opinion, if established,
need offer to the straitest orthodoxy no apprehension.

We deeply regret to record the death at her residence in London of Mrs. John
Burke at the advanced age of 86 years. The sad event occurred last week.
Deceased was a native of Tuam, her father being Mr. Jackson, organist of St.
Mary's Cathedral, one of the most respected inhabitants of this old town in his
day. He died here universally esteemed and regretted. Miss Jackson married Mr.
John Burke, also a Tuam man, and one of its old stock and most respected
families. Leaving Ireland some fifty years ago they settled in London where Mr.
Burke, by his talents, industry and great intelligence, soon won for himself a
high place in the commercial world. He established a now well known firm of
accountants, and it is now being run most successfully by his only son, John
Nugent Burke, Esq.

We regret to announce the death of Mr. Henry Burke, merchant, Claremorris,
which occurred at his residence, Church street, on Monday evening, after a
protracted illness. On Wednesday morning at 10:20 o'clock Solemn Requiem Mass was
celebrated, the celebrant being Rev. J. Tuffy, C.C.

DEATH OF COLONEL BURKE.- 1909

Forloveofthefuture — 2009-10-28 01:37:09Z

THE TUAM HERALD, SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1909
TUAM, CO. GALWAY

DEATH OF COLONEL BURKE.

We deeply regret to record the death in London on Sunday of Lieutenant
Colonel Sir Theolbald Burke, Bart., of Glynsk and Knocknagur in this county. The
deceased baronet was born in Waterslade House, Tuam, as were all his brothers -
the most noted of whom was Thomas Henry Burke, the lamented murdered Under
Secretary for Ireland, Sir Theobald, who was in his 76th year, saw distinguished
service in the Army and was in the 18th Regiment in the Crimea and in the
Indian Mutiny. He succeeded his brother, Sir Lionel, in 1884, as 13th baronet,
and with his death disappears from the peerage the fine old honoured and
historic title of the Burkes of Glynsk. He was owner of several estates in this
county, particularly those of Knocknagur and Knockdoe, in the neighbourhood of
Tuam, and the best relations always existed between his family and their tenants/

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Sir Theobald Hubert Burke (13th Bart.) of Glinsk, (late Col. 18th Royal Irish
Regiment), died in London on 4th inst. aged 76. The deceased gentleman had
seen distinguished service. Having entered the Army (88th Connaught Rangers)
at an early age, he went through the Crimean war and the Indian Mutiny, and
afterwards exchanged into the 18th Royal Irish Regiment. He succeeded in the
Baronetcy his cousin, Sir John-Lionel, in 1884.

Sir Theobald was the last male representative of his family, and also the
last of a band of seven brothers, all remarkable for their good looks as well as
for their mental abilities.

The Burkes entered Connaught as conquerors 700 years ago, and it is 600 years
since Sir Theobald's ancestor settled at Glinsk (in the N.E. of this county),
separating form the branckh of the family afterwards ennobled with the title
of Clanricarde. The McDavid Burkes, (as the Glinsk family were called), have
always claimed to be the elder branch of the name, and bore a different crest
from that of the others (viz., live ostrich feathers rising out of a ducal
coronet), the badge of Baldwin of Flanders, King of Jerusalem, from whom the
Burkes claim to descend. (See "Journal of the Galway Archaelogical and Historical
Society," Vol III Page 57 and Vol. IV. Page 113). The Baronetcy was created
in 1628 in favour of Sir Ulick Burke, who was the builder of the magnificient
castle, or rather castellated mansion, of the name, fortunately still standing
and in perfect preservation, except that it is roofless. This building is
therefore of the first half 17th century and of great architectural importance
as marking the transition from the high strong castle of earlier days to the
modern mansion; and, it is to be hoped that, whereas the lands on which it
stands are about to be sold to the Estates Commissioners, the latter will have it
vested in one of the public bodies empowered to take custody of such notable
monuments. Poor Sir Ulick did not long enjoy his castle. Being foreman of the
famous Grand-jury of Co. Galway empannelled by order of Wentworth (afterwards
Lord Strafford) to vote the right of the English Crown to a head rent off the
lands of Ireland, and which nobly refused to agree to such usurpation; he,
with D'Arcy, the High Sheriff, was heavily fined and imprisoned in Dublin Castle.
It must have been very shortly after his return to Co Galway that the
Cromwellians carried war into this country, and at its conclusion, Sir Ulick,
together with other royalists, was exiled. Returning home finally he soon was at
enmity with some of his neighbours, the O'Conors, who besieged and burnt the
Castle. The family, however, resided close beside it until they had to sell the
property after the great Irish Famine.

About ¼ mile from the Castle of Glinsk stands the ruined church of
Ballinakill, containing a splendid recumbent effigy of a knight in armour, said to be
that of the first de Burgh to come to Ireland, or else the first of the name to
settle at Glinsk (for a representation, see "Journal of the Galway
Archaeological and Historical Society," Vol. II, Page 136). A cast of above has been
placed in the National Museum, Dublin.

Mr. William Burke, father of the late Sir Theobald, resided for some years in
Tuam, Waterslade House, where his son, the late Under Secretary for Ireland,
was born. He also at one time occupied Barbersfort, in the neighbourhood of
this town.

Sir Theobald died a firm believer in and a staunch supporter of the old
religion, to which his family had remained true all through the penal times. He
died unmarried, and leaves one sister now residing on the continent.

Catherine Connaughton and Patrick Burke, New York pre-1900

tlukovitch — 2009-10-26 23:37:40Z

Hi. I'm researching my Irish ancestors and unfortunately these are very common names. I'm looking for any info that is available- my great-great grandmother was Catherine Burke who was born in Ireland (I've been told Tipperary but her social security application says Derry county, Longford, ireland- at least that's how I can make it out). She was born in 1877.
Her parents were Catherine Connaughton and Patrick Burke. That's all the information I have. I know that she came to live in New York, USA sometime before 1900 because that is when my great grandmother was born. She was married to Edward Halverson. Any info would be appreciated... I'm not sure where to look for irish records. Thanks!

Burke of Ireland/Philly/Illinois mid- to late-1800s

ibgreene — 2009-10-25 01:17:47Z

John and Margaret Burke appear in the 1850 Federal census with other Burkes from Ireland; I cannot locate these Burkes in later census years; John & Margaret move to Lee County, Illinois. Can anyone identify the Richard, William Sr and William Jr who appear with this family in 1850?

1850 Federal Census: Richmond, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
Roll M432_820; Page: 205; Image: 416.

Family 370

John Burk 34 born Ireland
Margret Burk 32 born Ireland
Edward Burk 1 born Pennsylvania
Ritchard Burk 24 born Ireland
William Burk 17 born Ireland
William Burk 76 born Ireland

Raymond Burke Dunkirk or Buffalo, NY - 1950's/60's

jcarroll126 — 2009-10-21 10:47:27Z

The Raymond Burke in the subject line above was doing research on his family, who were traced back to Eskerroe, Menlough, (nr. Mt. Bellew) Co. Galway.

My great grandmother is related to his ancestors and I would like to get in touch with any member of his family that may still be doing research, or who has the results of his research.

Thank you.

Obit: Burke, Evelyn M. (Kreutzberger) 1919-2002 Portage. PA

GordonGrening — 2009-10-19 22:03:38Z

BURKE – Evelyn Mildred (Kreutzberger), 83, Laurel Crest, died July 9, 2002, at the home. Born Jan. 20, 1919, in Portage, daughter of Jacob and Gertrude (Odenthal) Kreutzberger. Preceded in death by parents; husband, David W. Burke “Turk”; brothers, Charles, Frank, Harold, and Robert; sisters, Dorothy, Margaret, Gertrude, Kathryn, Noretta, and Lea June. She was the last surviving member of the Jacob Kreutzberger family. Survived by daughter Sandra B. Fairman, LaPorta, Ind.; and son, David W. Burke Jr., married to former Trudy Switzer, Johnstown; grandchildren, Randall Fairman, married to the former Janet Faellaci, Bangor, Maine; Brian Fairman, Knoxville, Tenn.; Holly Fairman, South Bend, Ind.; Amy Burke Gonthier, married to Major Paul Gonthier, St. Louis, Mo.; Lisa Burke Lee, married to William Lee, Springfield, Va.; and Hannah Burke, fiancée of Kenneth Estes, Columbia, Md. and great-granddaughters, Evelyn and Laura Fairman, Bangor, Maine. At the request of Mrs. Burke, there will be no visitation. A memorial service and interment will be held at a later time at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made in the memory of Evelyn to Trinity Lutheran Church, Sidman, Pa. 15955.

Source: THE TRIBUNE-DEMOCRAT (Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania) Thursday, 11 July 2002, “DEATH NOTICES,” p D7, c 1; Cambria County Public Library, Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Re: Robert Fountain Burke

dsrs143 — 2009-10-19 21:46:36Z

HI Robert Fountain Burke was my GGgrandfather, Married Anne McCracken ,Their daughter Virginia was my Ggrandmother. I have searched off and on for years trying to find information on my family history. I would love to talk with you. My Email address is dsrs143@yahoo.com Thanks Donna

Re: Burke Manhattan/Queens/Bronx

DLB125 — 2009-10-06 00:32:19Z

my father was william norman burke born 2-19-20 in buffalo. Do you think there might be a connection?

Deb

Mary R. Burke, b. 1850 in Louisiana

aogleleonard — 2009-09-12 19:18:09Z

Looking for any information about the family of Mary R. Burke, born 1850 in Louisiana, parents both born in Ireland, according to census records.

She married Thomas O'Malley May 11 1874 in Donadsonville, Ascension Parish, Louisiana. In 1900, the family had relocated to Baton Rouge. After that I have not found her.

They had three sons,
Thomas Archibald O'Malley
Charles Francis O'Malley
Patrick Burke O'Malley

I have found a few clues in the census records:
atrick Burke and his wife M. Burke, in the 1950 census in New Orleans. Both are listed as born Ireland, and there is a child named Mary who is 2 years old. My 1850 birth date is from later census records, so it's possible that it's off. No other obvious families were apparent upon a rather careful search.

In 1960, I find a Mary Ann Burke in the household of Michael Hogan. Don't know if she's the right one at all.

In 1860 there is also a Mary Burke of the right age living in the Female Orphan Asylum in New Orleans. I have not located the Patrick Burke family from the 1850 census in 1860, so it seems possible that Mary was orphaned.

Any ideas?

Ann Burke born 1795 Ireland

Hey2selman — 2009-10-06 17:43:53Z

Ann Married ? Brady. She emigrated to New Orleans, Louisiana with son John and daughter Julia in 1849. Looking for my Burkes.

Re: BURKE, Denis O'Hara

caburke11 — 2009-10-10 02:47:40Z

Deb,

My late father started tracing the Burke family tree about 20yrs ago and only got back as far as Denis O'Hara Burke. Denis is also about my 4xGGrandfather (I canand his two sons John & Peter were seaman who came't remeber his wife's name but have it somewhere) to Australia on the 'Erin Go Bragh' and jumped ship in Moreton Bay. John Burke went on to start up the Capt. John Burke Shipping Co. in Brisbane and Peter Burke went on to take up farming on a parcel of land around Mt Cotton at Brisbane. It is Peter whom I am a descendant of.

Dad tried many years ago writing to the churches and councils in Ireland to find prior ancestors of Denis O'Hara Burke however was told that most records were either burnt or destroyed during conflicts in Ireland.

Have you been able to track down any further information in relation to Denis O'Hara Burke? Would be interested in finishing Dad's project but thought it may be fruitless.

Regards,

Chris Burke.

Re: Burke/ Charlemagne.

spectre47 — 2009-09-08 01:46:12Z

do you have any information on Burke(s) in Frederick MD starting from 1880 til now?

Re: Patrick J. Burke md. Agnes A. Windle 1907-Bangor,Maine

aggieb7 — 2009-10-17 18:15:06Z

I'm afraid I don't know anything about this couple, but I had to respond because 80 years afte their marriage, in 1987, Patrick J. Burke married Agnes C. Giammona and we thought that was a wild coincidence. Sorry we couldn't be helpful to you in your search. Good luck.

Baby Burke 1946

KrzyProf — 2009-09-28 01:58:34Z

My father was born "baby Burke" in Worcester MA (Worcester Memorial) on 10 Feb 1946. We know only that "Burke" was the mother's name. I was wondering if anyone might be looking for him? He always wondered if he had siblings out there.

Thank you
Michele

Re: Burkes in IOWA

Doretta13 — 2009-10-15 01:21:13Z

By any chance do you know of any Burke In Iowa marring into the Lewis family these people people are my mother's parents. Burke is her mother's maiden name and Lewis is her father's last name we have no record of their first name. My mother's name is Virginia Vinetta, her brothers are Marion and Kenneth. Can you help

Re: Burkes OfKillernan ,Miltown MalbayCo Clare

eddieboy66 — 2009-09-25 03:45:38Z

Diane, I don't know how often you check this board as your message is fairly old. I believe you and I must be third cousins. My GGGrandfather was also Tobias Burke (GGGrandmother Johana Susan Talty (?)). My GG is Patrick Tobias Burke. My Grandfather was Edward Tobias Francis Burke and my father was Patrick Edward Burke. We knew my GGG (Tobias Burke) had a brother, Michael, whom we were told immigrated to New Zealand. Your post was the first I had heard about all of the other brothers. It's got to be the same family. If you have more information I would be very interested. I'd be happy to share any information I have with you as well.

The last name originated from france?

ashleyburke123 — 2009-10-13 10:37:44Z

My grandad always said that burke came from da'burka which is french so it originated from there i think :)

Ashly xx

BURKE Robert H 1910-1994

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-05 12:56:05Z

BURKE Robert H 1910-1994

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 206,332 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

BURKE Jessie Lou 1912-1998

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-04 11:22:47Z

BURKE Jessie Lou 1912-1998

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 206,332 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Stephen Boyle Burke of Fort Laramie, Wyoming

RobinCallahan33 — 2009-10-07 11:54:06Z

Looking for any info on Stephen, born Sept. 1863, in North Dakota and died Dec. 1904 at the Human Service Center in Yankton, SD. He was blind when he died, cause unknown. He was married to Rose McConville and was a Lakota interpreter for the army. He was a civilian employee of the US army.

Moses W Burke

eyerated1 — 2009-09-19 01:23:40Z

I am looking for information on the families of Moses W. Burke, father of Margurete Jane Burke Glover, wife of John Lewis Glover. Possibly a Miller connection, not sure, as a Dick Miller of Freeman, Mo., signed John's death certificate.

Margurete b 9-19-1856 in Iowa - d 10-19-1991 Kansas City, Mo
John b 7/3/1850 in Ohio - d 6/25/1929 in Grand River, Mo.
John's father was William Glover born in Ohio - mother unknown
Any information would be much appreciated.

Re: Stephen Boyle Burke of Fort Laramie, Wyoming

nanablue2007 — 2009-10-17 07:58:45Z

Then the info on this census is wrong?
Name: Stephen Burke
Home in 1900: Sioux Valley, Union, South Dakota
Age: 37
Birth Date: Nov 1862
Birthplace: Wyoming
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Birthplace: Ireland
Spouse's Name: Rose
Marriage year: 1888
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 12
Residence : Sioux Valley Township, Union, South Dakota
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Stephen Burke 37 pauper
Rose Burke 40
Mary H Burke 9
Catharine Burke 8
Stephen Burke 6
Agnes Burke 2
Agatha Burke 10/12

I see he lists his parents b in Ireland
when using the info -+ this came up
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: John Burke
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1839
Age in 1870: 31
Birthplace: Ireland
Home in 1870: St Louis Ward 10, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Saint Louis
Household Members: Name Age
John Burke 31
Alice Burke 29
John Burke 10
Stephen Burke 8
Joseph Burke 5
Mary Ann Burke 3/12

OR
Name: Stephen Burke
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1863
Age in 1870: 7
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Home in 1870: Jefferson, Jefferson, Wisconsin
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Post Office: Jefferson
Household Members: Name Age
Thomas Burke 37
Mary Burke 39
John Burke 16
Thomas Burke 13
Patsey Burke 10
Stephen Burke 7
Frank Burke 6

I see where a Agatha Burke Burris tree shows him as John H Burke yet shows the same 1900 census

Tough one!
btw...blindness at such a young age may have been caused by diabetes...
I am not related

Regards,

Connie

Re: Festus (Festis), Joseph, and Martin Burke of Dooyeher, Carna and Moyrus

PW_HORNER — 2009-10-14 15:10:50Z

Hello

Great to hear from you !! If you'll drop me an e-amil address, I'll share what I have. I have brothers and sisters for Michael Burke, so if you have any names, perhaps we can compare them. My e-mail is: p.w.horner@comcast.net

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Patk H.

Re: Festus (Festis), Joseph, and Martin Burke of Dooyeher, Carna and Moyrus

PW_HORNER — 2009-10-14 14:57:19Z

Good morning

Sorry I didn't answer you sooner, but I didn't get a notification that a message was waiting.

The only Barbara Burke I have was the daughter of Festus Burke and "Maire Og" Lydon. Barbara was born in 1895, although I don't have a birth certificate for her. She married and remained in Ireland, but I don't know where she settled.

Let me know if anything agrees with what you have.

Patk

burk burke

irishjack60 — 2009-09-06 16:34:04Z

looking for any information on the deaths of any burke children.all were baptised at bilston holy trinity church from 1854 to 1865.8 children in all one set of twins,mary and john burke.they lived in stafforrdshire england.mother was catharine loftus burke father michael.when they came to usa in 1866 only one child with them jane burk born 1855.i cant find any deaths or dates for mary john ellen bridget catharine thomas or marian...any help would be great...thanks...irishjack60

John Burke, Carcoar

davidb1331 — 2009-09-06 18:27:22Z

I am trying to find details for John Burke's parents. He was born abt 1843 at Carcoar and was living at Fell Timber Creek when he married in 1864. Any help appreciated.

Dave

Re: Mariah Burke m. Michael Mack/McNamara

MariahBurke — 2009-09-08 06:08:05Z

Sorry I dont believe I will be of much help it's just that the name you mention was my own and it kind of caught my eye. You see my dad always told me and my older brother that or family came from Ireland thats where the name "Burke" started from the when I read that your family had the same name and then my first name also being Mariah I just stop to wonder. Im 18 years old but I've been looking for someone to tell me something about my dad side of the family since I was 5. We never got the chance to meet his side because he always kept us away and he never told us stories about where he's from or where our grandmother or grandfather started there lives.So were kind of in the dark on that part. Once again Im sorry for wastin your time but i just needed to point it out for my own well being. I hope u find your family soon best of luck on your seaching because i know how it feels.

Burke Manhattan/Queens/Bronx

trrburke — 2009-10-04 23:53:08Z

Looking for Burke's is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
According to the 1920 census My Burke's lived in Manahattan.
Father James Burke (1888-) born in Ireland
Mother Mary Burke (1889-) born in NY may have remarried-- died early 1970's in the Bronx
Children
Helen Burke (1907-) may have lived in Bronxville
Edward Burke (1908-)
Marion Burke (1909-) died of cancer
James Francis Burke (1911-1974) my grandfather
John Burke (1913-) moved upstate NY
Raymond Burke (1915-)lived on LI. Moved to leesburg fl.
Catherine Burke (1919-)
William Burke (1921-)

Thanks in advance

Re: Burke Manhattan/Queens/Bronx

trrburke — 2009-10-06 17:07:45Z

Deb,
As far as I know the Burke children I am looking for were born in the NYC area.

Re: Herschel Albert Burke s/o John Burke & Sylvia Reckard

squawbuggy — 2009-09-20 19:55:08Z

Oh my gosh, what a wonderful surprise! You will never know ow hard we have been searching for the rest of our family.
My name is Sandra (Sandy) Jean Reich and I am married to Albert Reich. I am soon to be 61 years old and we live in Bishop, Texas. We have 4 living children, 19 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. I found my brother about 6 years ago, we were both lied to big time and didn't know each other existed till then, we now are very close and he is going to be thrilled to death to hear about you. I have so many questions for you guys.
Where do you live and where does your Mom live? How old are you?
My contact info is as follows:
Sandy Reich
902 Hercules
Bishop, Texas 78343
361-584-2416=house
361-522-0571=cell
squawbuggy@yahoo.com
I was born Oct. 24, 1948 in Newberry, Michigan
I can't wait to hear from you again.
Your cousin,
Sandy

Re: Herschel Albert Burke s/o John Burke & Sylvia Reckard

squawbuggy — 2009-09-20 01:57:02Z

I can't believe that I got a reply after such a long time. My father was Herschel Elbert Burke, born:1925,,,his sister was/is Helen Josephine Burke, born: abt 1927. If this is your mother then we are related and you are my cousin! PLEASE lets talk and compare notes, I would love to find all of our family that we can. I have a lot of records on the Reckart side that would be your grandmother! Please reply as soon as possible.
Thank you and God's Blessings,
Sandy

Re: Burkes in IOWA

tailsit — 2009-09-24 23:02:59Z

I've plenty of info. if you still interested in this family Burke's/Bannon's. Let me know. You're on the right track.

Re: Herschel Albert Burke s/o John Burke & Sylvia Reckard

TjetM — 2009-09-19 22:05:06Z

I know your looking for his childern, but what about his sister. She is my mom.

Re: Herschel Albert Burke s/o John Burke & Sylvia Reckard

TjetM — 2009-09-20 16:07:12Z

My mom is Helen, DOB 1926, just celebrated 83 on 9/5 so... we are cousins!! We are a family of 8 with 18 grandchrildern and 12 great grandchildern. I would love to talk to you, when would be best and what is your # my email is tjet62@gmail.com.

Bartley Burk-John T Burk-William Burk, Indiana

beerme200 — 2009-10-01 03:38:31Z

Hello, I am having some problems finding a line. My wife’s father’s name is Jerry Lee Burk but I haven’t been able to find anything pointing me into a solid direction once I get to Bartley Burk (1818).

I have found Bartley Burk and John T Burk listed next to each other -1860 United States Federal Census, Wabash, Jay, Indiana, post office New Corydon, roll M653_269, page 199, image 201.

I have also found Bartley Burk and William Burk listed next to each other-1850 United States Federal Census, Sandy, Tuscarawas, Ohio, roll M432_735, page 264, image 89.

In the 1870 Census it lists Elizabeth next to John T Burk.
I have found one member on Ancestry with Bartley Burk and John T Burk as brothers, which is how I have them now although they could be cousins but their ages are too close to be father-son.

Any help would be appreciated. I would be happy to email a word doc with the line if you want. Thank you!!

Re: Festus (Festis), Joseph, and Martin Burke of Dooyeher, Carna and Moyrus

magpie58_1 — 2009-10-14 12:57:15Z

I've just come across this message by Googling "Dooyeher" having just discovered (I think!) that my great grandfather was born at Dooyeher in May 1880. His name was Michael and I believe his parents to be Michael and Mary (nee Lydon) both from Galway. I know more of the family once they moved to England (definitely living in Sheffield by the 1891 census). I wonder if you have any more infomation you could share? Many thanks

Re: Captain, Peter Burke gravely ill, Mobile, AL 1909

charbmoore1 — 2009-10-08 11:49:40Z

Friday, Oct. 8, 1909

"Captain Peter Burke, Sr., who was stricken with paralysis Wednesday night at 10 o'clock, died yesterday morning. ...

"Captain Burke was born in Ireland and was about sixty-six years of age at the time of his death. He came to Mobile when very young and began life as a clerk in the tobacco store of M. Grinnell ."

According to the news account, Burke eventually became sheriff of Mobile County and chief of police in Mobile. He was also in the steamboat business and invested in real property. He was an active member of the Can't-Get-Away-Club, helping those who suffered in the city's Yellow Fever epidemics.

Captain, Peter Burke gravely ill, Mobile, AL 1909

charbmoore1 — 2009-10-07 10:36:37Z

Thurs., Oct. 7, 1909

"The many friends of Captain Peter Burke will learn with regret that the captain suffered a stroke of paralysis about 10 o'clock last night, and at an early hour this morning he was considered dangerously ill. The stroke came while Captain Burke was at home with his family on the southeast corner of Government and Bayou streets."

Not my line, just sharing.

Nancy Burke Woodson, Randolph County AL 1800's

dorothy9171 — 2009-09-24 19:07:22Z

I am trying to determine who the parents were of Nancy Burke who married Matthew P. Woodson. In 1860, they were in Rock Mills, Randolph county, Alabama. Their children were Mary A.E., Sarah F., James H., Augusta A., Martha C., and Lucinda A.

Both Nancy and Matthew are shown in the census as being 33 years old, and born GA, with all the children born AL.

Does anyone know if Nancy was a daughter of Wyley (Wiley) and Sarah Burke, or what the connection is to Martha A. Burke age 43 who also lived nearby?

Any information on this family would be very much appreciated.

Dorothy