Burke, Burr Harris 1 2 3a 4a

Birth Name Burke, Burr Harris
Gender male
Age at Death 49 years, 10 months, 3 days

Narrative

Burr was a tenant farmer, so the family lived on several different properties within Bullitt County. Burr and Myrtle had ten children.

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth 1897-01-31 Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States    
Event Note

Baptized at 22nd and Walnut St. Baptist Church, but moved his membership to Baptist Tabernacle Church in 1913. Moved with his parents and siblings to Shepherdsville in 1916. Church records of that year show he moved his membership from Baptist Tabernacle Church to Bullitt Lick Baptist Church, located in Shepherdsville.

Baptism   22nd and Walnut Street Baptist Church   1
Death 1946-12-03 Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States   3b

Age: 49y 10m 2d

Burial   Hebron Cemetery and Mausoleums, Brooks, Bullitt County, Kentucky, USA Burial 5a
Census   District 1, Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States   6a
Census   District 1, Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States   6b
Residence 1930 District 1, Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States Primary Residence 6c
Census   Magisterial District 1, Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Kentucky   7a
Census   Magisterial District 1, Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Kentucky   7b
Residence 1900 Magisterial District 1, Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Kentucky Primary Residence 7c
Census   Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States   8a
Census   Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States   8b
Residence 1910 Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States Primary Residence 8c

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Burke, John Joseph1863-09-161929-08-04
Mother Ferguson, Fanny Ellaabout 18661939-01-15
    Brother     Burke, Jesse Joseph 1884-07-07 1962-05-24
    Brother     Burke, Almer Thomas 1887-09-08 1973
    Sister     Burke, Rachel 1889-11-22 1982-01-20
    Sister     Burke, Mary Ann 1892-11-28 1960-12-23
    Brother     Burke, John Levi 1895-07-29 1895-09-11
         Burke, Burr Harris 1897-01-31 1946-12-03
    Sister     Burke, Ada Iona 1901-03-21 1988-11-15
    Sister     Burke, Laura Agnes 1904-08-31 1969

Families

Family of Burke, Burr Harris and Ferguson, Ida Myrtle

Married Wife Ferguson, Ida Myrtle ( * 1898-10-27 + ... )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage 1918-12-07 Jeffersonville, Indiana   9
Event Note

The following announcement of their marriage appeared in the 'Pioneer News' in Shepherdsville:

"Mr. Burr Harris Burke and Miss Ida Myrtle Ferguson were quietly married in Jeffersonville Dec. 7th, their only attendant being Miss Ada Burke, sister of the groom.

Mr. Burke is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Burke of Shepherdsville and is formerly of Louisville, where he is now employed.

Mrs. Burke is the daughter of Mr. Chris Ferguson and is a charming young lady and has gained many friends.

The bride and groom returned to the home of the groom's parents after being entertained Saturday night by the groom's sisters, Mrs. H.P. Hopewell and Mrs. Jesse Campbell of Louisville.

The bride and groom were extensively entertained Sunday night with a serenade given by Mr. Tom Carlise, every one enjoyed themselves immensely.

We wish the young couple much joy and a long and happy married life."

Event Note

Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992

Name:
Burr H. Burke

Event Type:
Marriage

Event Date:
7 Dec 1918

Event Place:
Clark, Indiana, United States

Event Place (Original):
Clark, Indiana, United States

Sex:
Male

Marital Status:
Single

Ethnicity:
American

Race:
White

Birth Date:
31 Jan 1897

Birthplace:
Ky.

Father's Name:
J. Burke

Mother's Name:
Ella Ferguson

Spouse's Name:
Myrtle Ferguson

Spouse's Sex:
Female

Spouse's Marital Status:
Single

Spouse's Race:
White

Spouse's Race (Original):
White

Spouse's Birth Date:
27 Oct 1898

Spouse's Birthplace:
Ky

Spouse's Father's Name:
C. Ferguson

Spouse's Mother's Name:
Onie McDaniel

 

Event Note

Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019

Name:
Burr H Burke

Event Type:
Marriage License

Event Date:
07 Dec 1918

Event Place:
Clark, Indiana, United States

Event Place (Original):
Clark, Indiana, United States

Residence Place:
Shepardsville, , Kentucky

Sex:
Male

Age (Estimated):
21

Race:
White

Race (Original):
White

Number of Previous Marriages:
1

Birth Date:
31 Jan 1897

Birthplace:
, , Kentucky

Father's Name:
J Burke

Mother's Name:
Ella Ferguson

Spouse's Name:
Myrtle Ferguson

Spouse's Residence Place:
Brooks, , Kentucky

Spouse's Residence City:
Brooks

Spouse's Residence State:
Kentucky

Spouse's Sex:
Female

Spouse's Previous Marriage Number:
1

Spouse's Race:
White

Spouse's Race (Original):
White

Spouse's Birth Date:
27 Oct 1898

Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated):
20

Spouse's Birthplace:
, , Kentucky

Spouse's Father's Name:
C Ferguson

Spouse's Mother's Name:
Onie Mcdaniel

Officiator's Name:
Thos M Coward

Number of Images:
1

  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Burke, Virginia L1919-09-09
Burke, Imogene1921
Burke, Ella Rachel1922-11-192001-06-04
Burke, Richard Chris19251972-09-23
Burke, David Harris1926-10-011997-12-21
Burke, Leona M1928
Burke, Gerald Patrick1933-02-282020-12-07

Source References

  1. Leah B. Campbell: The Burke Family
  2. LY4S-9F4 FamilySearch.org
  3. Burr H. Burke, "Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965"
      • Page: "Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N9DZ-JRF : 2 March 2021), Burr H. Burke, 3 Dec 1946; citing Death, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States, certificate , Office of Vital Statistics, Frankfort; FHL microfilm 2,073,572.
      • Citation:

        Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965

        Name:
        Burr H. Burke

        Event Type:
        Death

        Event Date:
        3 Dec 1946

        Event Place:
        Bullitt, Kentucky, United States

        Event Place (Original):
        Bullitt, Kentucky

        Sex:
        Male

        Age:
        49

        Birth Year (Estimated):
        1897

        Father's Name:
        John Burke

        Mother's Name:
        Ella Ferguson

        Spouse's Name:
        Myrtle Ferguson

        Spouse's Sex:
        Female

      • Page: "Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N9DZ-JRF : 2 March 2021), Burr H. Burke, 3 Dec 1946; citing Death, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States, certificate , Office of Vital Statistics, Frankfort; FHL microfilm 2,073,572.
      • Citation:

        Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965

        Name:
        Burr H. Burke

        Event Type:
        Death

        Event Date:
        3 Dec 1946

        Event Place:
        Bullitt, Kentucky, United States

        Event Place (Original):
        Bullitt, Kentucky

        Sex:
        Male

        Age:
        49

        Birth Year (Estimated):
        1897

        Father's Name:
        John Burke

        Mother's Name:
        Ella Ferguson

        Spouse's Name:
        Myrtle Ferguson

        Spouse's Sex:
        Female

  4. Burr H Burke, "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
      • Page: "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKC4-K8HZ : 10 March 2021), Burr H Burke, 27 Apr 1942; citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
      • Citation:

        United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942

        Name:
        Burr H Burke

        Event Type:
        Draft Registration

        Event Date:
        27 Apr 1942

        Event Place:
        Brooks, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States

        Age:
        45

        Race:
        White

        Complexion:
        Ruddy

        Employer:
        Farmer For Self

        Birth Date:
        31 Jan 1897

        Birthplace:
        Bullitt, Kentucky

        Height:
        5 10

        Weight:
        138

        Eye Color:
        Blue

        Relative's Name:
        J H Ferguson

        Hair Color:
        Blonde

      • Citation:

        United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

        Name:
        Burr Harris Burke

        Event Type:
        Draft Registration

        Event Date:
        from 1917 to 1918

        Event Place:
        Bullitt, Kentucky, United States

        Event Place (Original):
        United States, Kentucky, Bullitt County

        Sex:
        Male

        Race:
        White

        Birth Date:
        31 Jan 1897

        Birthplace:
        Bullitt, Kentucky, United States

        Citizenship Place:
        United States

  5. Burr Harris Burke, "Find A Grave Index"
      • Page: "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVVT-PLPL : 27 May 2020), Burr Harris Burke, ; Burial, , ; citing record ID , Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
      • Citation:

        Find A Grave Index

        Name:
        Burr Harris Burke

        Event Type:
        Burial

        Event Place:
        Brooks, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States of America

        Event Place (Original):
        Brooks, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States of America

        Age (Estimated):
        49

        Photograph Included:
        Y

        Cemetery:
        Hebron Cemetery and Mausoleums

        Affiliate Record Identifier:
        27328387

        Affiliate Image Identifier:
        27328387

  6. Burr Burke, "United States Census, 1930"
      • Page: "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMDT-7C9 : accessed 22 April 2022), Burr Burke, District 1, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 3, sheet 3B, line 100, family 74, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 735; FHL microfilm 2,340,470.
      • Citation:

        United States Census, 1930

        Name:
        Burr Burke

        Event Type:
        Census

        Event Date:
        1930

        Event Place:
        District 1, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States

        Sex:
        Male

        Age:
        32

        Marital Status:
        Married

        Race:
        White

        Race (Original):
        White

        Birth Year (Estimated):
        1898

        Birthplace:
        Kentucky

        Father's Birthplace:
        Kentucky

        Mother's Birthplace:
        Kentucky

        Relationship to Head of Household:
        Head

        Relationship to Head of Household (Original):
        Head

        Sheet Letter:
        B

        Sheet Number:
        3

        Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
        Burr Burke Head Male 32 Kentucky
        Myrtle Burke Wife Female 32 Kentucky
        Virginia Burke Daughter Female 10 Kentucky
        Imogen Burke Daughter Female 9 Kentucky
        Ella R Burke Daughter Female 7 Kentucky
        Richard C Burke Son Male 5 Kentucky
        David H Burke Son Male 4 Kentucky
        Leona M Burke Daughter Female 2 Kentucky

         

      • Page: "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMDT-7C9 : accessed 22 April 2022), Burr Burke, District 1, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 3, sheet 3B, line 100, family 74, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 735; FHL microfilm 2,340,470.
      • Citation:

        United States Census, 1930

        Name:
        Burr Burke

        Event Type:
        Census

        Event Date:
        1930

        Event Place:
        District 1, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States

        Sex:
        Male

        Age:
        32

        Marital Status:
        Married

        Race:
        White

        Race (Original):
        White

        Birth Year (Estimated):
        1898

        Birthplace:
        Kentucky

        Father's Birthplace:
        Kentucky

        Mother's Birthplace:
        Kentucky

        Relationship to Head of Household:
        Head

        Relationship to Head of Household (Original):
        Head

        Sheet Letter:
        B

        Sheet Number:
        3

        Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
        Burr Burke Head Male 32 Kentucky
        Myrtle Burke Wife Female 32 Kentucky
        Virginia Burke Daughter Female 10 Kentucky
        Imogen Burke Daughter Female 9 Kentucky
        Ella R Burke Daughter Female 7 Kentucky
        Richard C Burke Son Male 5 Kentucky
        David H Burke Son Male 4 Kentucky
        Leona M Burke Daughter Female 2 Kentucky

         

      • Page: "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMDT-7C9 : accessed 22 April 2022), Burr Burke, District 1, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 3, sheet 3B, line 100, family 74, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 735; FHL microfilm 2,340,470.
      • Citation:

        United States Census, 1930

        Name:
        Burr Burke

        Event Type:
        Census

        Event Date:
        1930

        Event Place:
        District 1, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States

        Sex:
        Male

        Age:
        32

        Marital Status:
        Married

        Race:
        White

        Race (Original):
        White

        Birth Year (Estimated):
        1898

        Birthplace:
        Kentucky

        Father's Birthplace:
        Kentucky

        Mother's Birthplace:
        Kentucky

        Relationship to Head of Household:
        Head

        Relationship to Head of Household (Original):
        Head

        Sheet Letter:
        B

        Sheet Number:
        3

        Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
        Burr Burke Head Male 32 Kentucky
        Myrtle Burke Wife Female 32 Kentucky
        Virginia Burke Daughter Female 10 Kentucky
        Imogen Burke Daughter Female 9 Kentucky
        Ella R Burke Daughter Female 7 Kentucky
        Richard C Burke Son Male 5 Kentucky
        David H Burke Son Male 4 Kentucky
        Leona M Burke Daughter Female 2 Kentucky

         

  7. Burr H Burks in household of John Burks, "United States Census, 1900"
      • Page: "United States Census, 1900", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9WN-6G6 : 9 March 2022), Burr H Burks in entry for John Burks, 1900.
      • Citation:

        United States Census, 1900

        Name:
        Burr H Burks

        Event Type:
        Census

        Event Date:
        1900

        Event Place:
        Magisterial District 1 Shepherdsville, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States

        Event Place (Original):
        Magisterial District 1, Shephersville, Precincts 1,11 Shepherdsville town, ED 14, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States

        Sex:
        Male

        Age:
        3

        Marital Status:
        Single

        Race:
        White

        Birth Date:
        Jan 1897

        Birthplace:
        Kentucky

        Father's Birthplace:
        Ireland

        Mother's Birthplace:
        Kentucky

        Relationship to Head of Household:
        Son

        Relationship to Head of Household (Original):
        Son

        Sheet Letter:
        A

        Sheet Number:
        3

        Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
        John Burks Head Male 37 Ireland
        Ella Burks Wife Female 35 Kentucky
        Jessie Burks Son Male 16 Kentucky
        Alma Burks Daughter Female 13 Kentucky
        Rachel Burks Daughter Female 11 Kentucky
        Mary Burks Daughter Female 8 Kentucky
        Burr H Burks Son Male 3 Kentucky

         

      • Page: "United States Census, 1900", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9WN-6G6 : 9 March 2022), Burr H Burks in entry for John Burks, 1900.
      • Citation:

        United States Census, 1900

        Name:
        Burr H Burks

        Event Type:
        Census

        Event Date:
        1900

        Event Place:
        Magisterial District 1 Shepherdsville, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States

        Event Place (Original):
        Magisterial District 1, Shephersville, Precincts 1,11 Shepherdsville town, ED 14, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States

        Sex:
        Male

        Age:
        3

        Marital Status:
        Single

        Race:
        White

        Birth Date:
        Jan 1897

        Birthplace:
        Kentucky

        Father's Birthplace:
        Ireland

        Mother's Birthplace:
        Kentucky

        Relationship to Head of Household:
        Son

        Relationship to Head of Household (Original):
        Son

        Sheet Letter:
        A

        Sheet Number:
        3

        Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
        John Burks Head Male 37 Ireland
        Ella Burks Wife Female 35 Kentucky
        Jessie Burks Son Male 16 Kentucky
        Alma Burks Daughter Female 13 Kentucky
        Rachel Burks Daughter Female 11 Kentucky
        Mary Burks Daughter Female 8 Kentucky
        Burr H Burks Son Male 3 Kentucky

         

      • Page: "United States Census, 1900", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9WN-6G6 : 9 March 2022), Burr H Burks in entry for John Burks, 1900.
      • Citation:

        United States Census, 1900

        Name:
        Burr H Burks

        Event Type:
        Census

        Event Date:
        1900

        Event Place:
        Magisterial District 1 Shepherdsville, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States

        Event Place (Original):
        Magisterial District 1, Shephersville, Precincts 1,11 Shepherdsville town, ED 14, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States

        Sex:
        Male

        Age:
        3

        Marital Status:
        Single

        Race:
        White

        Birth Date:
        Jan 1897

        Birthplace:
        Kentucky

        Father's Birthplace:
        Ireland

        Mother's Birthplace:
        Kentucky

        Relationship to Head of Household:
        Son

        Relationship to Head of Household (Original):
        Son

        Sheet Letter:
        A

        Sheet Number:
        3

        Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
        John Burks Head Male 37 Ireland
        Ella Burks Wife Female 35 Kentucky
        Jessie Burks Son Male 16 Kentucky
        Alma Burks Daughter Female 13 Kentucky
        Rachel Burks Daughter Female 11 Kentucky
        Mary Burks Daughter Female 8 Kentucky
        Burr H Burks Son Male 3 Kentucky

         

  8. Burr H Burke in household of John Burke, "United States Census, 1910"
      • Page: "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M2DT-FSF : accessed 22 April 2022), Burr H Burke in household of John Burke, Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 204, sheet 6A, family 111, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 487; FHL microfilm 1,374,500.
      • Citation:

        United States Census, 1910

        Name:
        Burr H Burke

        Event Type:
        Census

        Event Date:
        1910

        Event Place:
        Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States

        Event Place (Original):
        Louisville Ward 12, , Kentucky

        Sex:
        Male
        Age:

        13
        Marital Status:

        Single
        Race:

        White
        Race (Original):

        White
        Birth Year (Estimated):

        1897
        Birthplace:

        Kentucky

        Father's Birthplace:
        Ireland

        Mother's Birthplace:
        Kentucky

        Relationship to Head of Household:
        Son

        Relationship to Head of Household (Original):
        Son

        Sheet Letter:
        A

        Sheet Number:
        6

        Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
        John Burke Head Male 47 Ireland
        Fannie Burke Wife Female 45 Kentucky
        Rachel Burke Daughter Female 20 Kentucky
        Mary A Burke Daughter Female 17 Kentucky
        Burr H Burke Son Male 13 Kentucky
        Ada J Burke Daughter Female 8 Kentucky
        Laura A Burke Daughter Female 5 Kentucky

         

      • Page: "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M2DT-FSF : accessed 22 April 2022), Burr H Burke in household of John Burke, Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 204, sheet 6A, family 111, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 487; FHL microfilm 1,374,500.
      • Citation:

        United States Census, 1910

        Name:
        Burr H Burke

        Event Type:
        Census

        Event Date:
        1910

        Event Place:
        Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States

        Event Place (Original):
        Louisville Ward 12, , Kentucky

        Sex:
        Male
        Age:

        13
        Marital Status:

        Single
        Race:

        White
        Race (Original):

        White
        Birth Year (Estimated):

        1897
        Birthplace:

        Kentucky

        Father's Birthplace:
        Ireland

        Mother's Birthplace:
        Kentucky

        Relationship to Head of Household:
        Son

        Relationship to Head of Household (Original):
        Son

        Sheet Letter:
        A

        Sheet Number:
        6

        Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
        John Burke Head Male 47 Ireland
        Fannie Burke Wife Female 45 Kentucky
        Rachel Burke Daughter Female 20 Kentucky
        Mary A Burke Daughter Female 17 Kentucky
        Burr H Burke Son Male 13 Kentucky
        Ada J Burke Daughter Female 8 Kentucky
        Laura A Burke Daughter Female 5 Kentucky

         

      • Page: "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M2DT-FSF : accessed 22 April 2022), Burr H Burke in household of John Burke, Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 204, sheet 6A, family 111, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 487; FHL microfilm 1,374,500.
      • Citation:

        United States Census, 1910

        Name:
        Burr H Burke

        Event Type:
        Census

        Event Date:
        1910

        Event Place:
        Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States

        Event Place (Original):
        Louisville Ward 12, , Kentucky

        Sex:
        Male
        Age:

        13
        Marital Status:

        Single
        Race:

        White
        Race (Original):

        White
        Birth Year (Estimated):

        1897
        Birthplace:

        Kentucky

        Father's Birthplace:
        Ireland

        Mother's Birthplace:
        Kentucky

        Relationship to Head of Household:
        Son

        Relationship to Head of Household (Original):
        Son

        Sheet Letter:
        A

        Sheet Number:
        6

        Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
        John Burke Head Male 47 Ireland
        Fannie Burke Wife Female 45 Kentucky
        Rachel Burke Daughter Female 20 Kentucky
        Mary A Burke Daughter Female 17 Kentucky
        Burr H Burke Son Male 13 Kentucky
        Ada J Burke Daughter Female 8 Kentucky
        Laura A Burke Daughter Female 5 Kentucky

         

  9. The Burke Family by Leah B. Campbell