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BURNELL Sam Jr

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-21 10:46:01Z

BURNELL Sam Jr - Vietnam Wall section 4E

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Re: George Chambers Burnell - Hampshire

joetilt1948 — 2012-05-10 11:43:08Z

when i said elizabeth togood she is actually elizabeth dore her father was a togood,the elizabeth you mention died a widow and left her money to a women called lloyd as george was very much alive still at this time it is a puzzle as to who this elizabeth is.the elizabeth i mentioned died northwood isle of wight.will check up my records to see because have not looked at these for some time,george married twice as far as i know in northwood isle of wight,to elizabeth dore and elizabeth herling,will find death and place of the one as soon as time allows

Re: George Chambers Burnell - Hampshire

lesleyline1 — 2012-05-09 22:22:54Z

Have you got a death date for Elizabeth Harling (Burnell)?

I found one that gives her death as 1868 in the Isle of Wight. But you say that she died within a year of her marriage to George Burnell. Is this a different Elizabeth Harling?

Re: George Chambers Burnell - Hampshire

joetilt1948 — 2012-05-09 15:28:04Z

the two elizabeth that george married were elizabeth togood and elizabeth herling both isle of wight elizabeth herling died within a year of the marriage so had time to have your elizabeth maybe she died in childbirth,george had a daughter mary with elizabeth togood who we can follow in one census with her parents, george was missing from this census but your elizabeth was not mentioned which leads me to think she was his child with the other elizabeth who died ,this was elizabeth herling his first marriage on the isle of wight,

Re: George Chambers Burnell - Hampshire

lesleyline1 — 2012-05-08 13:55:34Z

Hi

Was George Chambers married to Elizabeth Harling and also Elizabeth Dore?

Do you know which of them was mother to Elizabeth Dorothy Dorrell?

Look forward to hearing from you.

Lesley

Re: George Chambers Burnell - Hampshire

lesleyline1 — 2012-05-03 10:21:46Z

Thanks very much for replying. Sounds like he had a very chequered past. Elizabeth was my Great Great Grandmother and I am struggling to find her parents. Her relationship with Samuel G Cox wasn't that much better either. I look forward to having access to your tree. I am sure it will fill in my missing links.

Re: George Chambers Burnell - Hampshire

joetilt1948 — 2012-05-03 09:22:19Z

yes he was and he was born in birmingham,when i have time i will let you see my family tree because george was a very interesting fellow who also called himself george chambers burnell ,mary was also born in birmingham and christened at st martins,he was a bigamist twice and left children all over the place ,he was also a luetenant in the army .a commission bought i suspect to get rid of him after his marriage to a girl of 17 who had a family with lots of money,so much more so will invite you to my tree will get back to you on this.

George Chambers Burnell - Hampshire

lesleyline1 — 2012-04-30 19:21:41Z

Can anyone help me find out whether George Burnell was the father of Elizabeth Dorothy Dorrill Burnell, who was born in Cowes, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, circa 1834. Elizabeth was later "adopted" by her aunt, Mary Burnell who lived in Brighton in 1851.

Any information would be very helpful.

Re: Burnell Families in UK particularly Bristol area

donnaburnell21 — 2012-04-14 06:08:36Z

I just began seriously searching for information yesterday, but I found something that may help. My father, Arthur Eugene Burnell, was the son of Arthur Edward Burnell who left Bristol, England, somewhere after 1891 and lived in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Arthur Edward marries Mary Duncan (also an immigrant but from Ireland). They have two children, my father and a daughter named May. Hope this helps in some way. Donna Burnell

Re: Burnell Families in UK particularly Bristol area

@@ChrisBurnell@openfields.demon.co.uk — 2012-03-28 06:11:55Z

Hello,
I have a fair amount of information. Barbara Ward, Harold's elder daughter has been researching the Burnell family history too. I met up with her just before Christmas.

It would seem that the Burnells originated from the Exmoor area in the 1800s. There were two or three possibly four Burnell families in Bristol. One notably in Bedminster and perhaps another in the Bitton area. These do not appear to relate to us.

Are you aware that your great grandfather was in the 8th Welsh Regiment when he was killed? Not the Glos. Regt. as his cap badge in the only know photo of him shows. He arrived in Turkey on the Sunday and was killed on the Wednesday.

I suspect you are still in touch with Christine, parents Bill and Gwen, as your parents and hers were always close.

I live in South Oxfordshire at present. My e-mail address is chrisburnell@openfields.demon.co.uk.

My brother, John, (Ernest John Burnell) still lives in Bristol.

Re: Burnell Families in UK particularly Bristol area

Harrisfamily_4 — 2012-03-28 05:24:35Z

Hello - I am Janet's daughter. Do you have much information?

Re: Burnell Families in UK particularly Bristol area

Christopher_Burnell — 2012-03-28 00:24:13Z

Hello, How did I miss your post!

You'll be one of Janet or John's children?

Rose Burnell

andybear57 — 2012-03-27 19:38:17Z

Looking for any information of a Rose Burnell, who gave birth to a son Albert Ernest (Edward) Burnell 12 May 1901. Unfortunatly I cannaot find any information of a husband to Rose Burnell. Only information I have is that of a birth certificate of Albert Burnell with his mothers name on it.

Rose Burnell was a domestic servant living at 2 Bathhurst Road in Weston-super-Mare in the county of Somerset.

Re: Parents of Edward Francis Burnell (9 Dec 1878-?)

maryjoburnell198 — 2012-02-16 18:49:36Z

I am heartbroken to hear of your mother's trials. My father and his siblings were all very good people. They were honest, hard working, and close knit. It's sad when researching family history turns up things you would rather be unaware of. If I can be of any further assistance, please let me know. Mary Jo

Re: Parents of Edward Francis Burnell (9 Dec 1878-?)

Spalding57 — 2012-02-16 18:40:57Z

My mother was raised in foster care because her father was an abusive alcoholic and ended up in jail. We later learned that he was divorced three times for domestic abuse. My grandmother left her seven children home alone while looking for work. The neighbor called social services and they took the children, my mother was 6 months old at the time. She has met all of her siblings (several have sinced passed away) but never met her mother and sadly met her father on one or two ocassions.I guess I was hoping that I could learn something about Mom's family, grandparents, cousins or aunts and uncles.I have many cousins that I have never met.hank you for your response.

Susan

Re: Parents of Edward Francis Burnell (9 Dec 1878-?)

maryjoburnell198 — 2012-02-16 17:57:57Z

I am so sorry, Susan, but I know virtually nothing about my grandfather's siblings' families. My grandfather was Clarence John Burnell, he was born in Vermont. He had four siblings of which your grandfather Ernest is one of them. My father, Richard John, was Clarence's second child. His mother was Madeline Williams. Dad never talked about his family and when we would go to Pittsfield to see other relatives, we only saw Grampa Burnell and my father's siblings. None of his aunts, uncles, or cousins. My grandmother Burnell died of breast cancer in 1953.My father was always very angry about the way my grandfather treated my grandmother during her illness. I also know that Dad did not get along with one of his cousins and there was a major fight between them, but I do not know what it was about. I have absolutely no idea why your mom would have been put into foster care. How terrible. I certainly heard nothing about that. I have one surviving uncle on that side of the family. I will contact him and see if he knows anything about your mom's circumstances or if he has contact with any one who could help you. Please email me at maryburnell@bellsouth.net so I can reply directly to you after I hear from him. So glad to meet another cousin!

Re: Parents of Edward Francis Burnell (9 Dec 1878-?)

Spalding57 — 2012-02-16 17:30:37Z

My mother is Barbara May Burnell (Baker). She is the daughter of Ernest and Irene from Pittsfield Mass. My grandfather is from Vermont and my grandmother from Canada.
My mother grew up in foster care and never knew her parents. If you have any information, I would appreciate it.
Thank You,
Susan Baker Gruczka

Re: BURNELL

buss_judy — 2012-02-05 23:28:53Z

Dear Steve Norton 27,
I am a great granddaughter of Ellen Marie Burnell Davidson.
In her later years Ellen lived with my grandparents Roll and Nellie Davidson in North Platte, NE. Roll and Nellie's daughter and my mother June Davidson Brott has many good memories and stories of her grandmother Ellen Davidson. I would very much like to correspond and share pictures, especially of the NE homestead. I have heard so much about it but we don't have a picture. My mother remembers Faye and talks about her. My mother passed down to me a signature quilt made by Ellen Marie Davidson. It has the names of all of her children embroidered on it. I would be very happy to share photos of the quilt.
Judy Brott Buss

Re: BURNELL

ckcnanna — 2011-10-25 02:24:33Z

Ann back in the 1970's I talked to Max in Texas who was hunting for his brothers in chicago and Washinton state. I believe one brother was a priest. I did talk to all 3.of them and always wondered what happened to them. hope this gets to since it's been so long. Gail Burnell Melchor

Re: Burnell Families in UK particularly Bristol area

Harrisfamily_4 — 2011-09-29 13:53:32Z

Hi Christopher
My Great Grandfather was William James Burnell who died at Gallipolli on 8th August 1915. My Grandmother is Violet and I remember Claire (Clara) well. I inherited from my Mother some fantastic old familiy photos, many of whom I do not know which I am willing to share with you should you wish.

Re: BURNELL

ezekiel34 — 2011-09-17 01:56:54Z

Please email me

I have quite a bit of information on Burnelles I can share.

My great grandfather was Elias Burnell. His son, Oscar Ellsworth Burnell was my grandfather. I understand that Oscar lived, for a time in Nebraska with your kin.

Re: Elias Burnell

ezekiel34 — 2011-09-17 01:51:20Z

I have a picture of the gravestone of Elias Burnell, Hales corner, WI cemetery. SE of Eau Claire, WI

Parents of Edward Francis Burnell (9 Dec 1878-?)

maryjoburnell198 — 2011-08-23 16:59:41Z

Edward Francis Burnell was born on or about 9 Dec 1878 in Cherico Vermont. He was married to Josephine Billings (1888-1949). Most of his children moved to Pittsfield MA. There were four boys and 1 daughter. I am looking for Edward's parents. They may have been Joseph and Hester Burnell, but I am not sure. I am also looking to move the ancestral line further back. My father felt like that the family prior to settling in Vermont, may have been from the Montreal area of Canada. Would appreciate any help from fellow Ancestry.com members.

Re: Burnells in Western MA, Berkshires

maryjoburnell198 — 2011-08-23 16:44:15Z

Was your great-grandmother Leona DeWitt? If so, she was married to my grandfather, Clarence Burnell. Clarence's first wife (my grandmother) was Madeline Williams. They had four children: Mildred, Richard (my father), Robert, and Bernard. All four children were born in Pittsfield MA. Clarence was born in Vermont and his parents were Edward Burnell and Josephine Billings. Further back from there, I have not been able to go on the Burnell side. My father thought that previous to Vermont, the family might have been from the Montreal area. I know very little of your great-grandmother except that she was married to my grandfather and that for a while, she was both mother-in-law and step-mother to my Uncle Robert (he was married to Sandra Carlton whose mother was Leona DeWitt). Hope this helps.

Lynette Burnell

lastonestanding — 2011-08-15 00:40:09Z

Claremont California Courier newspaper Sept 16 1914
Miss Burnell Plays
Several hundred people gathered at Ganesha Park Wed after noon to celebrate Admission Day by hearing the fine concert given by the Women's orchestra under the direction of J.H. Hopkins Two cornet duets by Mr. Hopkins and Miss Lynette Burnell of Claremont,California were special features of the program.

1900-18 calif voters registration in Santa Barbara precinct,S.Barbara county,Ca.
Miss Lynette Burnell studen Progressive living at 1815 Ladera St.

1930 census in LA, Ca.at 783 Paola Ave.
Nenromb (spelling is hard to read)A.Hill age 39 born in Ill, is a mechanic in own garage.
Lynette B. Hill,age 38, born in Ill
son Alfred 11 born Calif
daughter June age 9 born Calif
mother in law to Mr.Hill is Rozella A Burnell age 74 widow born in Ill.

Calif death index: Lynette B.Hill born 16 aug 1891 in Illinois with mothers maiden name Lawrence died 23 june 1968 in San Bernardino county,Ca.

Lester E. Burnell - LaSalle Co. IL to Fort Smith, Arkansas before 1920

LSGyger — 2011-02-09 15:12:49Z

The 1920 Census shows Lester Burnell living with his parents, Samuel J and Lina H Burnell, in Fort Smith, AR. Lester is listed as 25 years old and a mechanic at an auto shop. Prior to living in Arkansas, the 1910 Census shows probably the same person - but with a name of "Lesley" and the family is living in Streator, LaSalle Co., IL.
If any of this information sounds like something in your family, I'd sure like to hear about it.
Reason? There's a good possibility Lester Burnell was born Leslie E. Gyger in Bureau Co., IL AUg 7, 1894, the son of Edwin E. and Lina H. (Olmstead) Gyger. Edwin Gyger died in 1896 and Lina remarried in 1897.
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Larry Gyger
Lsgyger@atlanticbb.net

Re: BURNELL - Somerset, England

jamiecamplin — 2010-07-11 23:58:00Z

Sorry - I didn't notice what an old post this was. I see it is all written up now!

Re: BURNELL - Somerset, England

jamiecamplin — 2010-07-11 23:54:53Z

Dear Andrew - I'm sure you have found them by now. They are in Combe Florey, Somerset in 1851 and 1861. George has got a bit smudged in 1861 (they are in the poor house then it seems....
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/browse/view.aspx?dbid=8767&...

Re: Samuel BURNELL circa 1747 Co Durham England

brian19129 — 2010-02-18 17:19:07Z

Hi Tracy.
My maternal G/mother was Rebecca Burnell Bn,1867 Durham,
Mrd,William Williams 1888.her father was Benson Burnell Bn1824 Durham,his father was Samuel Bn1781 His father was Samuel Bn c1747 Mrd Anne Benson..but like you I am still stuck at this point.I would love to know how you fit into my family tree..Brian Hall
My e add is brihal38@tesco.net should you wish to contact me direct.looking forward to your reply.Brian

Re: Burnell Family in India

jackiegraham158 — 2010-01-08 14:17:14Z

The names William Frederick Simmonds and Clara Simmonds aren't in my family tree I'm afraid. I've got William Simmonds born in 1835 who married Georgiana Burnell in 1856. I only know about 1 son - Samuel or Saul Simmonds who was born in 1863. My Simmonds family is Anglo Indian and William Simmonds was in the Madras Native Infantry. Hope this is some help to you.

Re: Burnell Family in India

ciderpirate — 2010-01-07 20:29:55Z

I am investigating the Simmonds family in India - my mother's grandmother was Clara Simmonds (or Margaret Clara), who came to the UK from India in the early 1900's I think. Mother's father was William Frederick Simmonds and he served with the British Army in the 1919 Afghan conflict (something to do with horses).

Burnell Family

2009-08-10 15:26:57Z

Winn family from Norfolk

Chilson Family of Mass

congaloca — 2009-06-21 14:35:56Z

We are the Chilson's from Mass. We live here now in Michigan.

The Sarah you refer to could be Sarah Ann Jenks, She married John Chilson in 1667

Please reply

Gail

Re: James William BURNELL m. Emma Maria SMITH 1859 East London, England

dangerousmezzo — 2009-02-16 00:55:36Z

I am researching my husband's family, and Rose Lilian Burnell was his grandmother :) Thanks for this wonderful information -- we may have some other things we can share with you. My email is mco@ns.sympatico.ca

Edith Emily Burnell

Lindaj2009 — 2009-02-05 03:38:36Z

I'm looking for any connections to Edith Emily Burnell b.1861 Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire. She married Thomas Judge b.1859 Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, and they lived in Long Buckby, Northants.

Re: Canadian Burnell - Edward b 1184 Bucks, England

Johnbush23 — 2009-01-28 22:00:13Z

Hi Nikki

When searching Weedon Bucks England [where I live] I found your message dated 15th February 2008.

I may be able to help you with this

There is possibly a connection with my HOUNSLOW family but I'm not sure. Please contact me directly on john_bush@btinternet.com

Best wishes
Shirley

Re: ISOM BURNELL

FVennettilli — 2008-11-01 02:39:14Z

Yes, I believe you have it correct. However, Isom's wife's name I think was Eugenia.

Re: AFRICAN AMERICAN BURNELLS

FVennettilli — 2008-10-18 20:09:09Z

I believe Aunt Mattie was my great aunt. She was my grandfather Godfrey's sister. Prescot is in Nevada County in Arkansas. I believe there were about 11 siblings including my grandfather. Their father's name was Isom and mother was Eugenia. Both are buried in Mt. Vernon Cemetary in the Black section by Mt. Vernon Church in Arkansas.

Re: AFRICAN-AMERICAN BURNELLS

FVennettilli — 2008-10-18 19:51:41Z

We are related. My great grandfather was Isom, grandfather was Godfrey and Father was Lee Edward Burnell. Grandfather and father were both born in Nevada County in Arkansas.

Re: African-American BURNELLs

FVennettilli — 2008-10-18 19:49:24Z

You found us! There are African American Burnells all over the U.S. Read the reply from France Heywood. She had DNA conducted on one of the male Burnells and found our origin is the Akan People of Ghana. When she provided me with that information, I now have a new sense of belonging.

Re: Burnells in Plattsburgh, New York

bonniecolgan1 — 2008-10-15 14:12:36Z

My mother,s father Arthur Burnell is Victor,s brother. My mother Esther Burnell-Moore is Roland's first cousin.

Re: ISOM BURNELL

FVennettilli — 2008-10-14 23:47:50Z

Yes, I have a sister in Austell and a brother in GA, as well. My sister has been there for about thirty years but my brother just moved a few years ago from Michigan.

Regarding our origin, I received information that our family is Akan People of Ghana. This was determined through DNA testing on one of our male Burnell relatives. If you know anyone who went to the Family Reunion this past Summer in Michigan, they should have a copy of our Tree.

Hope that helps cuz!

Re: ISOM BURNELL

FVennettilli — 2008-10-13 18:40:02Z

Just information from Frances Heywood about our African origin. DNA testing was completed by a descendent of Nimrod and Isom. Our family are of the Akan People of Ghana.

I am very excited to know that!

Re: ISOM BURNELL

EzellKendrick — 2008-10-13 16:25:45Z

It is good to hear that you have an Aunt that may still hold some information that could prove very useful. Please see if she has any information regarding the family origins. I believe that the Burnell's were from Alabama. There is some question as thier ethnic origins African, Caucasian and possibly Native American. In addition, to Ispham's brother Nimrod who is my Great Great Grandfather. They lived on farms next to one another in Leake Township, Nevada County, Arkansas in the 1870 census. Please feel free to contact me directly at ezellmail@aol.com

Re: ISOM BURNELL

FrancesHaywood — 2008-10-12 22:35:22Z

Thanks for your response. I was unable to attend the Burnell reunion in Michigan this past summer. Queen Esther Zackery Yarbourough and Mrs. Odessa Burnell Zackey gave me a copy of the family history for Isom's family.

One of things I have had done is to have a DNA test done to determine where in Africa the male (Isam and Nimrod) Burnell family may have come from. Ernest Burnell who lives in Saginaw, Michigan, did the test for me. From the test completed by African Ancestry, the male Burnells share an ancestry with the Akan people of Ghana.

I will keep in touch. You can email me directly at fohaywood@sbcglobal.net.

Lets keep in touch and share that info on the family.
My first name is Frances but I am called Delores by the family.

Delores

Re: ISOM BURNELL

FrancesHaywood — 2008-10-11 03:43:44Z

Thanks for your response regarding Isom. After speaking with another line of the Burnell family, we have decided that Isom/Isphan was a brother of Nimrod, my great great grandfather. I had the opportunity to meet Odessie Burnell Zackery of Stephen, Arkansas. Her father John Lilly Burnell was a grand or great grandson of Isom Burnell. I have been given a copy of that line (John Lilly Burnell) genealogy.

I visited the Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Stephens Arkansas where Nimrod, Ed and Ispham are buried. The spelling on the tombstone for Isom is Ispham.

If I didn't include the info in a previous email. My grandmother was Cora Burnell Hughes, daugher of Ed Burnell and her father Ed was a son of Nimrod. The relative who help me to reach this relationship decision great great grandmother was Harriet Burnell a daughter of Nimrod. Harrriet Burnell married Haril Kendrick.

I would be more than please to share my information about the Nimrod side of the family. However I have not quite figured out how to do the email of the data correctly.

I hope to keep in touch. You can emai me directly at fohaywood@sbcglobal.net.

I am Delores to the family because I was named after my mother also a Frances.

Take Care,
Delores Owens Haywood

Re: ISOM BURNELL

lg2008 — 2008-10-10 20:20:21Z

Let's compare notes, email address is ellgee_2000@yahoo.com

Re: ISOM BURNELL

lg2008 — 2008-10-10 20:09:20Z

In my records I have Godfrey's parents as Isham/Isom and Eugend - Godfrey is one of 11 children, do I have the information correct?

Re: ISOM BURNELL

EzellKendrick — 2008-10-09 19:54:20Z

Yes we are, it appears we would be 4th cousins. Nimrod Burnell was my Great Great Grandfather and he and Isham (Isom) Burnell were brothers. Nimrod’s daughter Harriet was my Great Grandmother who married Haril Kendrick. They migrated to the Paris, Texas area after the 1900 census. By the 1960’s my grandfather Benjamin Harrison Kendrick (son of Haril and Harriet) and his children migrated to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where my father Ezell Kendrick currently resides. Would like to find out more about Isham's side of the family...please feel free to contact me.

Re: ISOM BURNELL

FVennettilli — 2008-10-09 18:56:09Z

Hey Cheryl,

My aunt Geneva who lives in Michigan knows (knew) the names of all her aunts and uncles...which would be the offsprings of Isom and Eugenie Burnell. I have not worked on this for a number of years but recll her saying there was lots of girls born to that union. I will call her to see if she can still remember their names. She is the oldest of union between Godfrey Burnell and Carrie Burnell (nee) Moss (my grands)