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Corporal James William Burklow 1841–1907

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Corporal Burklow in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 03 Apr 1841 · Morganfield, Union County, Kentucky, USA
Died 20 Aug 1907 · Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Marion, Crittenden County, Kentucky, USA
Father Harriet Melissa Bealmear
Spouse Elizabeth Jane Riley
Children Julia Ann Burklow

Researchers connected through Corporal Burklow 1841–1907

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Biography

Corporal James William Burklow was born in 1841 in Morganfield, Union County, Kentucky, USA, the child of harriet melissa bealmear. Corporal James William Burklow married elizabeth jane riley, and had children including julia ann burklow. Corporal James William Burklow passed away in 1907 in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Marion, Crittenden County, Kentucky, USA.

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Life Timeline

1841
Birth of Corporal James William Burklow in Morganfield, Union County, Kentucky, USA
Birth
1907
Death of Corporal James William Burklow in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Marion, Crittenden County, Kentucky, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Corporal Burklow

This ancestor line traces from England (1628) to Morganfield, Union County, Kentucky, USA (1841) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Corporal Burklow (1841–1907) was born in Morganfield, Union County, Kentucky, USA and died in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Marion, Crittenden County, Kentucky, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
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Corporal Burklow's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Corporal James William Burklow PTP
1841–1907
Morganfield, Union County, Kentucky, USA
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Corporal Burklow's Descendants

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Corporal James William Burklow PTP 1841–1907