William ( A famous Musician in Chicago IL and known for his gardening skills) and Anna Eberhardina Burkhart (Burkhardt) from Germany had the following children which I have listed as much as I can in hopes of finding more relatives.

George b. 1850 Chicago IL. He married Emma Carter in 1878 Chicago IL. They had: Jessie, Elizabeth (bessie), Roy and George. They lived in Chicago IL, Little Rock AR and Van Buren MI.

Louisa b. 1853 Chicago IL. She married an Arrons (maybe William but not sure). No more known on her.

Edward b. 1874 Chicago IL. He married Nevada Kite and they lived in California by 1910. Nevada's father was Isaac Kite from OH. There was stated to be 2 children but have no names as they were not living with Edward and Nevada in any of the census records I found.

Margaret b. 1858 Chicago IL. She married William Robinson in 1877 Cook Co IL. Still looking for any children in this marriage.

Emma C b. 1865 married someone with the last name of Grimm in Chicago IL. Have been unable to find any information even on any children. Emma was stated in her mother's obit as Mrs. Emma Grimm of Chicago.

Charles b. 1857 Chicago IL. He married Ellen Barry in 1877 Cook Co IL.Have no information on children.

Augusta C b. 1860 Chicago IL. She married William Bacon in 1882 Cook Co IL, who died in the 1890s. In 1900 she was a widow living with her mother Anna E Burkhart and two children: Elmer and Eva. Eva married George R Blanchard around 1920 and they lived in Riverside IL with Augusta.

Henry W b. 1871 Chicago IL. He married Sophia L Joaquin. Children are: Edward S and Harold R, B. This family lived in California.

William C b. Aug 6, 1868 Chicago IL. He married Louise Unknown. They had: Leslie L, Charlie, Ester, Elizabeth, Walter, Frederick, and Irwin.

Minnie b. 1863. She died sometime after 1880.


Other names connected to the family are:

Marguerite Miller (Roy Burkhart's wife)
Bert Tann ( Bessie Burkhart's husband)
Katherine Landgraff (sister of Anna E Burkhart)
John Brown (husband of Katherine Landgraff)
Louis Brown (brother of John Brown)
George Brown (son of Katherine and John Brown)
Libby Burkhart (not sure if nickname for a child)

Also related:

John Carter (father of Emma Carter)
Elizabeth Raines (wife of John Carter)
William Carter (twin of Emma Carter)
Marian Carter (daughter of John and Elizabeth Carter)
Charles Carter (son of John and Elizabeth)
George Carter (son of John and Elizabeth)
Robert Carter (son of William and Mary Carter)
Maude Carter( daughter of William and Mary)
Madge Carter (Daughter of William and Mary)


William Burkhardt b. Nov 1, 1828 Merolderode, Prussia d. Jan 25, 1892 Chicago IL. He served in the Civil War from 1861 to 1865 in the 24th Illinois Infantry listed as a musician. In 1851 he organized the Chicago Light Hussar Band, the first military band started in Chicago. In 1853 he organized the Chicago Light Guard Band and in 1854 the Garden City Band. He was leader of the Great Western Band. He was elected president of the Great Chicago Musicians' Union. He was tutored under the great German Composer Hans Alt (not sure of last name).

Both William and Anna Eberhardina Burkhart are buried at the Forest Home Cemetery in Chicago IL.

If any one recognizes this family information and can shed more light I would really appreciate it if you would email me at
Summernorth4@aol.com or summernorthridge@yahoo.com

George and Emma (Carter) Burkhart are my great grandparents.