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Kirby Vernon BERKS, London d. 1839, and family

DEMETRIOL2 — 2009-10-18 18:22:23Z

Kirby Vernon Berks was born before 1795, probably in London. He was a clerk to bankers and attorneys. He married Anne Georgiana PERCIVAL 24 Oct 1815 in Camden, Middlesex. Anne was born about 1787 and died 1866 in the famous Clerkenwell workhouse of St. James in London.

Their children were as follows:

- Eliza Georgiana Berks (1816-1885), m. 1) Andrew BATCHELOR, 2) Charles James JENKINS. In 1885 she was found dead on 23 Mayall Road in Brixton, Lambeth (London). The inquest indicated she died of heart failure.

- Esther Agnes Berks (1819-1854) m. Josiah Richard EVANS*. She died young leaving three orphaned children.

- Mary Anne Berks (1821-) m. Henry Robert BATCHELOR (son of Andrew above), 1846. In 1861 she was living in Clerkenwell, London where she was convicted of larceny & sentenced to 3 years prison.

- Robert PERCIVAL Berks (1823-). In 1845 he was in Middlesex, where he was convicted of larceny & sentenced to 10 years transportation to Van Diemen's Land, Australia. He was on the ship Joseph Somers that left 2 years later.

* - my line

Kirby Vernon Berks died 1839 in St Pancras, London. The above is all I know of him. Here is his entry in my Ancestry tree:

http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/7148275/person/-658518483

Am looking for further any information on his life and also his parents or siblings. I have descendant information via Esther EVANS to share. You may contact me by email or post.

Thanks,

Brookes
Searching BERKS, EVANS, PERCIVAL, SOLOMON in London, FALCKE in Yarmouth, LHOEST and NEUJEAN in Belgium, ESSINGER and ROSENTHAL in Germany, LEVI/LEVY, FOLLICK/WALLACH and LAZARUS in Poland, and LEWITA/LEVITT in Belarus.

Berks/Hoffmann in Clayton and Carroll co, IA

ConniefCouch — 2007-02-16 23:28:34Z

If you are looking for information on Anton Berks/Maria Hoffmann families, go to my website: http://www.dcouch.com/connie/

Elizabeth Mortimer, Birdsboro

rasherer — 2006-11-16 21:46:26Z

Looking for family of Elizabeth Mortimer, b. November 27, 1785 in Birdsboro, PA, m. William Collins September 29, 1814 at Trinity Tulpehocken Reformed Church, Jackson Township, Pennsylvania.

Elisabetha Treu

rasherer — 2006-11-16 21:46:26Z

Looking for family of Elisabetha Treu (aka Try?) who married Christian Bingman (Bingaman) on 27 Oct. 1806 at Schartzwald Reformed Church, Exeter Twp., Berks Co. I found a baptismal record for an Elizabeth Treu on 18 Mar 1774 at Christ Church on Bieber Creek (aka Mertz church), but the Elisabetha I'm seeking died 13 Sep 1890, which would have made her 113 years old.

Berks from Gert Hausen, Germany

kphoto1 — 2006-03-17 22:13:04Z

Looking for ancestors of John Berks b@1840 Germany. Married Anna E. Bnekert. Issue: Caroline, Anna, Charles.

Re: Berks of Hanley, Staffs

mberks5 — 2006-03-16 15:17:22Z

Hi. I have access to Ancestry.co.uk. I too am researching the 'Berk's' from Staffordshire. Would you like me to do a bit for you, or have you progressed since you wrote on this message board? I too am researching the Berks. Strange that my name was Madeleine Golding, and I married a Berks.
Have you done any Golding searches? I have, and have hit a great big wall. There are so many ways that the name can be misspelled. Best Wishes. Madeleine Berks

Berks of Hanley, Staffs

bolero982 — 2005-08-15 14:10:07Z

I'm researching my mother's side of the family, and have come accross something of a brick wall.
What it is my grandfather was Isaac Berks, born in 1919 in Hanley. Quite oddly though, his parents (George Berks and Rose Hannah Challinor) married in Codnor Derbyshire in 1902 (odd in that Rose was from Hanley.
George is said to be 22 on his marriage certificate, and is recorded therein as being a collier resident in Codnor. His father is also called George, but is said to be a potter. Unfortunately nothing can be found on the census (I've tried to look on 1881 to 1901) for either of them in either Staffordshire or Derbyshire.
We have a bit of a family story that this part of the family came from Ireland, but I don't know where abouts in Ireland...and I'm inclined to believe this more and more since I can't seem to find them in England prior to George's wedding.
Would anyone perhaps be able to shed a little light? Thanks.

Mrs. Elizabeth Reber, nee Kline, d. March 9, 1890, Reading

ChrisSchultz74 — 2003-07-19 16:31:14Z

Reading Eagle, March 10, 1890, Monday

Mrs. Elizabeth Reber died at her home 844 Walnut St., of consumption, aged 73 years. She was the widow of Joseph Reber and a member of Ebeneezer Evangelical Church. Her maiden name was Kline. 7 children survive, Wm. Reber, Leesport, Aaron K., Joel K., and Daniel K. Reber, this city, Mrs. J. Perry, Kansas, and Mrs. I. S. Smith, and Mrs. O. Adams of this city.

Reading Eagle, March 11, 1890, Tuesday,

Death Notice (Summary)

Reber, in this city on the 9th inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Reber. Funeral on Thursday forenoon 10 o'clock, from the residence of her son, J. K. Reber, 154 N. 9th St. Services at Ebeneezer Evangelical Church. Internment at Charles Evans Cemetery.

Reading Eagle March 13, 1890, Thursday

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Reber took place from the residence of her son J. K. Reber 154 N. 9th St. and was well attended. The remains were dressed in a black shroud and reposed in a handsome black cloth casket, the plate of which bore the following inscription - Mrs. Elizabeth Reber, born Dec. 12, 1815, died March 9, 1890. A sheaf of wheat was clasped in the hands. The cortage proceeded to Ebeneezer Evangelical Church, where services were conducted by Rev. S. C. Breyfogle. Internment in Charles Evans. J. K., Aaron K., and Daniel Reber and Irwin Smith were bearers.

Mary A.E.Berks in LA-1853

jpgen — 2003-03-21 23:15:10Z

Mary A.E. Berks was a witness at the wedding of Thomas Reilly Brady and Catherine Dolly in New Orleans 1853. Thomas Reilly Brady's parents were James K. and Rosanna Reilly Brady. Catherine (Kate) Dolly's(Dahley) parents were Mathew and Honora Connolly Dolly. Any bells ringing? I would like to find the relationship of Berks to Dolly or Brady.

Aulenbach genealogy

jkrize — 2003-02-21 01:24:59Z

trying to put the Aulenbach family book to print....any Aulenbach's out there who want to submit info?

Berks Family

2003-01-12 20:34:23Z

I am researching my husbands family. They came from South London (as did we) and currently this is what I've got.
Doyle Marshall Berks born 1820's-30's
Son ,Henry George Berks born 1848
He married in 1870 and his son Henry Alfred was born in 1871.I have more recent information but perhaps not whats wanted at the moment. Madeleine Berks

cemetary search

2002-10-29 02:38:44Z

Seeking information on gravesite of Linda Raith who died in approximately 1962. She was living in Reading at the time of her death. She was 10 years old when she died. I would appreciate a copy of her obituary if possible. Thank you!Theresa Ireland mash5012@yahoo.com

Berks

drmeyer — 2001-08-19 03:57:15Z

Beginning to research my grandmother's side. Her dad was Francis Wesley Berks, son of John Wesley Berks, a Civil War Major of the 13th Calvary Regiment of Pennslyvania. I have this traced back to him but need additional data of his father, John Berks, who was married to Mary A. Baker.

Berks

drmeyer — 2001-08-19 03:57:15Z

How fantastic. Thanks for the note. I too requested the information (at least the forms) a while back. He too would be my g-g-grandfather. I'll keep digging and will be sure to let you know all that I can find out.

Margaret Berks

drmeyer — 2001-08-19 03:57:15Z

Let me do some checking. My grandmother was Josephine Margaret Berks

Berks

tuckermagoo — 2001-08-12 15:09:34Z

Reply to Doug Meyer: John Wesley Berks was my Great-Great Grandfather and I have also run into a dead end at his parents. I have sent for and received copies of his military records and pension files. There is a lot of interesting information there. Please let me know if you find anything. I will keep you posted as well.

Bruce Coburn

Looking for information on the Berk Family

2001-03-31 21:16:09Z

My father Fred Herman Berk Wife Luella Bucknell / Berk
his Brothers Roy berk Henry Berk
sister Margaret Berk