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Re: Burke Research

JJBurke47 — 2012-05-22 19:37:42Z

ok I'm in tell me when

John Thomas Burke,1878, Galway, Ireland to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

aliburke1974 — 2012-05-21 23:33:54Z

Im looking for any info about John Thomas Burke, born Jun 24, 1878, in Galway, Ireland. He immigrated in 1902. He ended up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and married Mary Ruane(1875) and had three children, Henry(1909), Patrick and Madaline. I only have his father's name which is Patrick Burke. I know he stayed in Ireland because John requested a passport to travel back to Ireland after his father died. Any info on Patrick Burke would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Burke Research

Jazzderry — 2012-05-18 14:34:52Z

(its just a misplaced post reply),,,

do you have any info on any Burkes in Massachusetts or Rhode Island or Ct ? I'm looking for a Mary Burke born in Galway in April 1847-married an Augustus Peters who came from Prussia/Germany, Lived in Vernon Connecticut and Providence RI, also a short time somewhere in Ma.

BURKE Marshall Jr - Vietnam Wall section 9E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-17 16:55:25Z

BURKE Marshall Jr - Vietnam Wall section 9E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 227,291 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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

Genevieve Grace Burke, 91,born in Monango, North Dakota, to Charles and Nellie Gesme.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2012-05-17 02:05:49Z

Genevieve Grace Burke, 91,
passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2012 in Peachtree City, Georgia. She was born in Monango, North Dakota, to Charles and Nellie Gesme. The family later moved to Eugene, Oregon where Genevieve met and married Ralph Burke, a union which was to last for 55 years. During Ralph's Army career, they lived in Brazil, Germany and Lebanon before they retired in Palm Desert, California. Genevieve sat on a committee to get Palm Desert incorporated; she became a volunteer for the Cancer Society and was Secretary for the Ladies League at Indian Palm G.C. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, 3 sisters and her husband. For the past 10 years, she has resided in Peachtree City near her only child, Sharon, and son-in-law, Robert Darlington. Genevieve is survived by one sister, numerous nieces and nephews, 3 grandchildren (Laura, Jim and Scott) and 6 great-grandchildren (Todd, Gus, Georgia, Louie, Max and Daisy). A memorial service will be held at a later date in Eugene, Oregon.
( The Desert Sun on May 13, 2012)

Capt. Owen F. Burke buys steamer Electra, Mobile, Alabama 1912

charbmoore1 — 2012-05-15 10:33:47Z

from the Mobile, Alabama Newspaper:

Tuesday, May 14, 1912

• "The river packet Electra, was on Monday sold to Capt. Owen F. Burke, the steamer in at public outcry in front of the customs house, is bid the $7,000.

"Capt. Burke said after the sale, that the Electra will be overhauled and put in first class condition, for entrance into the Alabama River trade, in which he is now operating the steamer City of Mobile."

Not my line, just sharing.

Re: Burke Families (also Petty), Headford Galway and surrounding area

john_eagleton — 2012-05-14 23:59:28Z

Hi Holly,

Shipping routes included Galway to Boston in the 1800's.

I have been looking at the Petty family in Headford and they rented over 300 acres in the Headford area. The Petty's in Ballisnahyny had a small holding as far as i can determine. My guess is that the Ballisnahyny Petty's originated in Headford and probably still worked with them to tend to the large (for Ireland) farm. There were two main names listed for land in Headford, Jeremiah and Joseph, and George for Ballisnahyny.

The are now records available that show Irish prison registers and petty (sorry!) sessions and the Pettys only appear once in those files and that was as a victim. Tells you something of the character of the Pettys. A fellow named E.L. Hunt stole some potatoes from Jeremiah in March 1850, a famine year. It appears that the Pettys did not pursue the issue which tells you even more about their character.
- John

Mary Burke Lodge 1915-2012 Columbiana County, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2012-05-14 14:06:43Z

SALEM – Mary M. Lodge, 97, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Blossom Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was born in Summitville, Ohio (Columbiana County) to the late John C. and Mary Ellen (Matthews) Burke on March 13, 1915.

She was preceded in death by husbands, Joseph Bryan and Albert Lodge, and two brothers, John J. Burke and Francis Burke.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Mary Lou (Bryan) Popa of Salem, Ohio; son David J. (Joan) Bryan of North Olmsted, OH; stepchildren Larry (Priscilla) Lodge, Jerry, (Mary) Lodge and Thom (Karen Lodge); and sister-in-law Marie Burke, whom she thought of as the sister she never had.

She also leaves grandchildren Clyde Wolfgang, Barbara McDonald, Colleen (Dave) Murdock, Shannon (Tim) Wilson, Joe (Kelly) Bryan, Kara (Shawn) Daley and Erin (Kevin) Owsley. In addition, she was blessed to have 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She also leaves many close neighbors, friends and the staff at Blossom Rehab, who took such good care of her.

Mary moved to Salem, Ohio with her family when she was eight years old into the family home, where five generations have resided.
She attended St Paul’s Catholic School and graduated from Salem High School in 1932.

She loved reading and creative writing and was manager of one of the first girls’ basketball teams for Salem. Mary would have liked to have gone to college, but it was the Depression, so she went to work at “Kresges” to help support her family.

She had a huge love of politics. She was one of the first women to serve on the Salem City Council. While on council, she was the first woman to serve on the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board.
She held positions as precinct committeeman, and on the County Democratic Executive Committee.

Mary also enjoyed being a poll worker for many years.
She was a member of the Salem Democrat Club and The Salem Women’s Democrat Club.
In 1991, Mary was honored as “Democrat of the Year” with Senator John Glenn presenting her with the award.
She was also present in 1960 as a council member, when presidential candidate John F. Kennedy came to Salem for a campaign stop.

Not only did Mary enjoy local politics, she always kept up on state, country and world political events. She always loved a lively debate on current political happenings and enjoyed the intrigue, idealism, human interest, and sense of accomplishment that came with politics.

In addition to her political interests, Mary served on the board for the Salem YWCA, volunteered for RSVP, belonged to the Ohio Bell Telephone Pioneers.

Mary attended St Paul’s Catholic Parish, most of her life. She was one of the first lay Eucharistic Ministers and delivered communion to shut-ins. She was the first of four generations in the family to attend and graduate from St. Paul’s School.

Mary loved the outdoors, working in her yard, and planting flowers.
She was a member of the Salem Shade Tree Commission, Salem Area Humane Society, and always had a pet in her life.

She was a hard worker and retired from Ohio Bell Telephone Company in 1977, where she worked for 32 years as a service representative.

She was very proud of her Irish heritage and was fortunate enough to make a trip to Ireland for her 75th birthday.

Mary will be greatly missed by her family who will remember her compassion for others, sense of humor, and dedication.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saint Paul Catholic Church.

Burial will be at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Summitville.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Stark Memorial Funeral Home.

A prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Please visit www.starkmemorial.com to view this obituary online

Re: Burke Research

JJBurke47 — 2012-05-14 12:11:12Z

sorry but i have no idea what you are talking about

Re: Burke Research

spectre47 — 2012-05-14 02:44:48Z

thanks for the info but we already knew that. We've been searching for years and cannot find anything other than what you found.

Re: Burke Families (also Petty), Headford Galway and surrounding area

1_MariamcCauley — 2012-05-13 18:09:21Z

Hi again
I discovered a George petty who married Eleanor gaynard in 1821 in south Mayo. I think he might be our george.will keep you posted if I find out more. It's time consuming though. I spend time on it and then leave it for a while when I can't get any further.

Geraldine Burke 1920-2012 Youngstown, OH

Lace_Lynch — 2012-05-10 14:00:37Z

YOUNGSTOWN – There will be no services or calling hours for Geraldine Burke, 91, of Omni Manor Health Care Center, who died Friday evening at Omni.

Geraldine was born Oct. 2, 1920, a daughter of the late Richard and Francis Burke.

She had worked in the offices of the U.S. Steel Company for 30 years and had been a Democratic precinct committee woman.

Geraldine is survived by two nephews.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William; and a sister, Kathryn.

Arrangements are by the Lane Family Funeral Homes, Canfield Chapel.

Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and to send condolences

michael burke born 1848

dottybrady — 2012-05-04 13:06:58Z

i am look for information on michael burke born about 1848 who married a elizabeth barlow born about 1849 they had children called margaret cecila joseph elizabeth charles ellen mary and had a niece called marry ellen murrary. they lived at milk street and cobden street rochdale. if anyone can help me please get in touch thank you

Re: michael burke

dottybrady — 2012-05-04 13:05:29Z

hello thank you for that. I didnt know how to edit it so i have re done and put were milk street and cobden street are they are in castleton rochdale. once again thank you very much

Re: michael burke

dottybrady — 2012-05-04 13:03:38Z

hello i am look for information on michael burke born 1848 who married a elizabeth barlow born 1849 they had children called margaret born 1877 cecila 1880 joseph born 1883 elizabeth born 1892 charles born 1870 ellen born 1874 mary 1873 they had a niece called mary ellen murray born 1899. They lived at milk street and cobden street rochdale. i know they lived at 15 milk street castleton rochdale 1911. i would be grateful for any help thank you

Re: michael burke

mi2early — 2012-05-04 12:29:03Z

It will be difficult for anyone to help without knowing where in the world Milk Street and Cobden Street are located.

Suggest you edit your subject line to include Michael's birth date and place and then ask the board's administrator via Report Abuse to move your post to the appropriate location board.

Good luck!

BURKE William E iii - Vietnam Wall section 6E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-03 11:20:00Z

BURKE William E iii - Vietnam Wall section 6E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 227,289 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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

Re: Burke Families (also Petty), Headford Galway and surrounding area

FamilyAncestors — 2012-05-01 21:56:01Z

Hi John,

It is very interesting to know that many of the west coast Irish did come through Boston, which might be why so many settled in New England. I wonder if it was just the shipping route- from Queenstown (now Cobh), Ireland to Boston.

Thanks for attaching this photo. I did come across it as well and cannot seem to find further information just yet. It is the same city my family settled in, but I will have to do more investigating to see if I can link him to my family. When I get a chance, I plan to see if I can find his immigration manifest (which may list family members) as well as census records.

It does seem like you have many connections to Petty's from all over the place! It's very interesting! It appears that many of the Petty's left the area in Ireland and settled in various locations. Hopefully I will be able to discover where. It's all part of this fun puzzle!

Holly

William Burke m. Elizabeth Walker (15 Children)

lutzd5 — 2012-05-01 19:17:39Z

I am searching for the documented parents of William Burke and any his parents etc. I am also looking for documented confirmation that William had 3 brothers (James C, Calloway, and Archibald).

Notes on Archibald: There are a couple Archibald Burkes, one being a Captain in the Civil War (Confederate) and was wounded. It states that this Archibald enlisted in 1861 at the age of 32. HOWEVER...One of William and Elizabeth's children is named Archibald and he was born in 1835. I am unable to get any census records to match up to the ages etc nor have I found any record that Captain Archibald Burke is the brother of my 3x great grandfather as some have listed on their public family trees as others have William and Elizabeth's son as the Captain Archibald Burke.

Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

William had 15 children with his wife Elizabeth Walker. They are as follows:

James Monroe
David L
Clarissa
Archibald
Mary Ann
Nancy J
Adeline
Sarah
Ahas Jefferson
Isabell
Margaret Elizabeth
William Wesley (my 3x-great grandfather)
Ellen
Thomas Walker
Harvey Chester

Re: Burke Research

JJBurke47 — 2012-04-29 20:32:56Z

ok what do u need from me. My burkes are from kilkenny
region. (lower Grange)

Re: Dominick and Peter Burke County Mayo

cbsabs1121 — 2012-04-29 18:34:04Z

I know how you feel.... I have the same thing going with my Peter Burke. I KNOW when he came here (U.S.) from Germany and when his wife came, but not much else. Yet I know it's out there somewhere because my grandmother had it traced back at least five generations in Germany (she was a genealogist). I may find it yet because I'm only about 10% through her papers.

Good luck to you!

Re: Dominick and Peter Burke County Mayo

lynbu — 2012-04-29 03:45:18Z

Thankyou it has become an obsession I am in Australia my G Grandfather James Burke came here with his wife Lucy Dyke

Re: Dominick and Peter Burke County Mayo

cbsabs1121 — 2012-04-29 03:06:09Z

I wish you luck!!

Your Peter is not my Peter, I'm sorry to say. I'll keep an eye out for anything that might concern your Peter Burke.

Sincerely,
Charlotte Burk Simons

Dominick and Peter Burke County Mayo

lynbu — 2012-04-28 04:38:02Z

Looking for information on Dominick Burke and his son Peter Burke born in County Mayo about 1813 Peter married Bridget Bagley at Coventry England and they had seven children they are my GG Grandparents. Peter died at Coventry England in 1858.I cannot seem to find Dominick wife.

Re: Burke Families (also Petty), Headford Galway and surrounding area

john_eagleton — 2012-04-27 17:24:16Z

Hi Holly,
My son Patrick and his family spent some time during spring break, including St. Patrick's Day, in New London and was amazed at the number of Irish celebrating there. Many of the early Irish immigrants from the West coast of Ireland came across to Boston and anywhere shipping would take them which probably accounts for so many Irish along the coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

The 'J' Petty with the illegible name may be Jeremiah Petty. See attachment.

I worked with a William Petty here in New York in my early years. He was of Irish descent but genealogy was not on my mind at the time. He was a very bright man who was very generous with his acquired experience and knowledge. So I have touched Petty's on both sides of the Atlantic.

The Eagletons are scattered all over the United States, New York, Boston, Worcester, Buffalo, Iowa, Ohio, St Louis, Manachester UK and Australia and a few left in Ireland.

- John

Re: Burke Families (also Petty), Headford Galway and surrounding area

FamilyAncestors — 2012-04-26 21:08:33Z

Hello,

Thanks for your note. I was very excited to see that we may share a common ancestor! I have William Petty's marriage record from 1858 which lists one witness as Susan Petty. I had always wondered if this would have been William's sister, but had not proof. The other witnesses listed is Charles Clarke.

Do you have any other information? I would be happy to share what little information I have.

Looking forward to hearing from you,
Holly

Re: Burke Families (also Petty), Headford Galway and surrounding area

1_MariamcCauley — 2012-04-26 11:49:25Z

Hi there
I've been doing some research lately an found out that my great great grandmother was Susan petty whose father was George Petty from Ballisnahina. From what I can make out I would say Susan was Williams sister. Susan was born in 1839/40

madeline burke

jennyb51899 — 2012-04-25 21:00:30Z

Looking for any information about Madeline Burke who married Robert brumbaugh.she died around 1995

Re: Burke Research

allmyancestors1 — 2012-04-23 15:39:03Z

Thank you very much for your speedy reply. Not sure where to go from here but I will think of something. Have a most Blessed day. Miss Robin

Re: William Burke - Long Island, NYC

jkeating52132 — 2012-04-23 15:11:21Z

i have a William Burke born around 1897 from Ballinacourty,Clarinbridge,Galway
who died in Braintree,MA,USA. He married Mary Barry from Boston.
He may be a match.
Jack
jkeating2@comcast.net

Burkes From Ballinacourty,Clarinbridge,Galway

jkeating52132 — 2012-04-23 14:34:21Z

There are Burkes everywhere but I'm interested in those from Ballinacourty.
Any match?
Jack
jkeating2@comcast.net

Re: Burke Research

cbsabs1121 — 2012-04-23 06:38:08Z

It's just possible that you've gone a step too far. Sometimes records get lost or not filed in the way we would have hoped ours will/would be filed.

Through Ancestors, its possible I've listed ancestors who are not listed in our line.

Re: Burke Research

cbsabs1121 — 2012-04-23 06:22:32Z

The more research I do into both lines in my family, the more I am amazed at what has transpired. Since I am nearly 70-years-old (I can't believe it either!!) On the other hand, I am confident in what I state as true.
I was born in 1942 and have been in close contact with my first cousins since that time, I have to say that your ancestors were from another branch..... albeit one we'd like to be in touch with.........

Re: Burke Research

cbsabs1121 — 2012-04-23 06:22:32Z

Re: Burke Research

cbsabs1121 — 2012-04-23 06:22:31Z

Re: Burke Research

cbsabs1121 — 2012-04-23 05:52:46Z

I am very sorry I cannot help you here. And since I'm old enough to have known three generations of Burks from this line and where they lived, I'm confident in telling you that it is not from this line. However, I will keep my eyes and ears open for you and will report the slightest tip that might help you. Please feel free to contact me at any time. If there's any way I can help, I will do so.
Sincerely,
Charlotte B Simons
charlottesimons@cox.net

Re: Burke Research

cbsabs1121 — 2012-04-23 05:51:07Z

Re: Burke Research

allmyancestors1 — 2012-04-22 06:27:39Z

Do you have any information on John Burke who married Kathrine Allen / Kutras, not sure wich surmane she used..they married between 1940 / 1943...possably in Ohio. They had two childern John J Burke born April 1943 and Susan D Burke born July 1949 PURSUMEABLY in Cleveland OhioI known Kathrine was from Cleveland, Ohio...her father Gus changed the family name from Kutras to Allen when Kathrine was 11 years old. Any help would be a blessing. Thank you. Miss Robin...P.S. I have no clue if John was a first name or middle name

Re: Looking For John Spillman Burke

murphyhouse130 — 2012-04-20 21:53:08Z

Exciting news. I had the names you gave but wasn't sure about Mary A. Stevens because the marriage certificate just says M.S. for the wife. I am interested in the date to validate some that I have. As I said John Spillman was the father of William Thomas who was my father's (Wiliam Welford) father. He was also the father of Spillman Samuel Jackson. My father and his brother have passed away. If you would like any info on this part of the family I'd be happy to supply info. Thank you. Pat Murphy

Re: John Bourke / Burke - Convict to NSW C. 1825

wendykfox — 2012-04-20 06:49:03Z

He was transported from Monaghan, Ireland, on the Archduke Charles ship in 1811, to serve 7 years, NOT 'life'. this differentiates him from another John Burke.

My GGG grandfather was Richard Bourke

Re: Looking For John Spillman Burke

fiddler81 — 2012-04-19 23:05:13Z

Hi, I'm not sure how much I can help you with John Spillman Burke, but, he was a brother to my great, great grandfather,James William Burke. John Spillman was married to Mary A. Stevens. John Spillmans father was William Henry Burke and his mother was Lucy Amiss. I have dates if you're interested. Yesterday, I was near Orlean and I tried to find the Burke/Amiss Family Cemetery but didn't have any luck. It was raining and I'm going to go back on a nice day.William Henry Burke and Lucy Amiss are buried there.

Re: Burke Research

Jazzderry — 2012-04-13 18:23:38Z

Hi
I took a few minuites of my time and found your George, he was born in Frederick, Maryland June 5, 1892; resided in James City Virginia by the 1940's. this info is from his WWII draft card.I wont tell you anymore..its more fun that way....heres the link-if it doesnt work just search the military option.

http://search.ancestry.com/iexec?htx=View&r=an&dbid=...

Re: Burke family, Galway Ireland (Headford)

lindacrawford2012 — 2012-04-11 01:56:33Z

i have a margaret burke she married michael flanagan had a son patrick who married bridget lynch
paydaybpt@aim.com

Walter Burke b. 1913

SandyMalone176 — 2012-04-10 15:45:20Z

I am looking for information on Walter Burke born about 1913. He married Ethel Larrabee (Larrivee) about 1934. Ethel lived in Newton, Massachusetts.

Re: Burke family, Galway Ireland (Headford)

Jazzderry — 2012-04-10 07:20:02Z

I have a Mary Burke born in county Galway 1846 or 1847. emigrated to the America in 1866. the record of her NY emigrant bank account is very hard to decipher but i believe she lists her mother as Ellen Ganly, unsure about her father-possibly William. I would love to know more about her Irish roots.She lists on a census as bearing 7 children, 5 of whom are still living.I wonder if she lost 2 children prior to coming to America and marrying Augustus Peters.

Re: Burke family, Galway Ireland (Headford)

FamilyAncestors — 2012-04-09 22:57:06Z

Hello,

Do you know where in Galway your Burke relatives are from? It appears that mine resided in Headford, Galway. Unfortunately, I don't have much more information than what I have posted in my original post.

Burke is a VERY common name in that area. It would help if you could include as much information as possible about what you know so far regarding your relatives. Names, dates, location, immigration info, etc all help.

I look forward to your reply.

Re: Ky Burkes

donna26225 — 2012-04-09 05:14:08Z

Hi I am the granddaughter of Yuka Burke Crager, my grandfather was Samual Crager. Their childrens names are: Ida Mae, Nannie Elizabeth, Donald Ray, Carol Nell (my mom), Elda Bee and Billy Jo (female)was the youngest. Ida married Selton Sloan, Carol married Ralph Thomas(my dad), Nannnie and Billie never married,Donald and Elda were married so many times I can't even remember their spouses names! I hope this helps.

Re: Burke family, Galway Ireland (Headford)

fse1 — 2012-04-08 23:13:04Z

I am presently looking for family in Galway on behave off my father. He was born in 1953 and would welcome any info you gain.

Re: Burke Families (also Petty), Headford Galway and surrounding area

john_eagleton — 2012-04-07 20:19:40Z

Hi Holly,

This address should do it.

Ballisnahyny, Shrule
County Mayo, Ireland
A stamp is around 90 cents for UK and Ireland

Give shrule.com a look also under Ancestor Search enter Petty and there are several items aside from the 1901 and 1911 Irish Census. There are two entries involving Baptisms with the father being James Petty. One of the mothers names is transcribed wrong, it should be either Grehan or Greahan. It's possible that this is your James
Petty indicating that the Pettys had no trouble with interfaith marriages since all baptisms listed are Catholic. Incidentally three generation of Eagletons lived in the Parish of Shrule.

If you don't mind telling, what part of the United States did the Pettys immigrate to?

- John

Re: John Burke, Carcoar

MarieOverend — 2012-04-07 05:42:56Z

Hi,would be good to read your book.I am Maria Bourke I just started looking for my folks they go back to William & Iliza Burke in Templemore Ireland, I am interested in any family history you would be willing to share.