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Abner Absalom B. Burks 1829–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 January 1829

Birth Location: Jackson County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 20 December 1915

Death Location: Lonsdale, Garland County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Harrison Burks

Mother: Sarah Yoakum

Spouse(s): Mary May-Burks

Children(s): Louisa Burkes\Burks, Tennessee (Howard), Sarah Burks-Grant, Jas Burks, Emily Burks, Nancy Burks-Hunnicut

The story of Abner Absalom B. Burks began in 1829 in Jackson County, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Abner Absalom B. Burks resided in Phillips, Hot Spring, Arkansas, USA. In 1870, Abner Absalom B. Burks resided in Phillips, Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA. Abner Absalom B. Burks married Mary A Polly May Burks, and had children including Emily Burks, Jas Burks, Louisa E F Burkes Burks, Nancy R Burks Hunnicut, Sarah Burks Grant, Tennessee Tennie L Burks Howard. Abner Absalom B. Burks passed away in 1915 in Lonsdale, Garland County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Abner Absalom B. Burks began in 1829 in Jackson County, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Abner Absalom B. Burks resided in Phillips, Hot Spring, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1870, Abner Absalom B. Burks resided in Phillips, Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA.
  • Abner Absalom B. Burks married Mary A Polly May Burks, and had children including Emily Burks, Jas Burks, Louisa E F Burkes Burks, Nancy R Burks Hunnicut, Sarah Burks Grant, Tennessee Tennie L Burks Howard.
  • Abner Absalom B. Burks passed away in 1915 in Lonsdale, Garland County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Harrison Burks
1803–1870
Birth Location: North Carolina
HB
Sarah Yoakum
1805–1868
Birth Location: Kentucky
SY

Spouses(s)

Mary May-Burks
1828–1904
Birth Location: Tennessee
MM

Children(s)

Louisa Burkes\Burks
1849–1937
Birth Location: Tennessee
LB
Tennessee (Howard)
1867–1945
Birth Location: Lonsdale Arkansas
T(
Sarah Burks-Grant
1852–1936
Birth Location: Tennessee
SB
Jas Burks
1859–1874
Birth Location: Arkansas
JB
Emily Burks
1857–
Birth Location: Arkansas
EB
Nancy Burks-Hunnicut
1850–1933
Birth Location: Tennessee
NB

Abner Burks's Ancestors

Self
Abner Burks
1829–1915
Birth Place: Jackson County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Harrison Burks
1803–1870
North Carolina
Sarah (B) Yoakum
1805–1868
Kentucky
Grandparents
Elisha Burks
1773–1857
Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
Patience Dunston
1784–1860
wake county north carolina
George (Washington) Yoakam
1763–1850
Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America
Rebecca (Poole\Powell) (Yoakum\Yocum)
1763–1830
Hardy County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Sr
1743–1845
Lenora\Lurena\Lorena Harris
1745–1850
Charles Dunston
1756–1820
Elizabeth Sanford
1757–1835
Jacob Yoakum
1730–1780
Elizabeth \See
1736–1811
Joseph Rev.
1743–1804
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Burks
1713–1753
Frances Horsley
1713–1753
Nathaniel Harris
1712–1773
Richard Dunston
1725–1775
Anna Adams
1735–1775
Johannes (1689)
1689–1751
Mary (1692)
1692–1757
Joseph Rev.
1711–1774
Martha Prichett
1704–1774

Abner Burks's Descendants

1.
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Abner (Absalom B.) Burks (16 January 1829–20 December 1915) m. Mary (A. “Polly”) May-Burks (August 1828–18 March 1904)
  1. 1. Louisa (E\F) Burkes\Burks 1849–1937 m. William Grant 1838–1927
    1. 1. Mirneva Grant 1866–1915 m. Martin ((1855) Caldwell) Gentry 1855–1938
      1. 1. Lee Crow 1889–1985 m. Walter (Carl) Crowe 1882–1948
        1. 1. Howard Crow 1917–1963 m. Roberta Lee 1914–1987
        2. 2. Harold (Ray) Crowe 1916–1967 m. Maywood Morgan 1919–
        3. 3. Lucille Crow 1921–1980 m. Joseph (Lee Roberts) Michelson 1910–1986
      2. 2. Sam Gentry 1886–1931
      3. 3. Jewel (V) Graham 1894– m. Roy (Francis) Graham 1876–1951
        1. 1. Dorothy (Rogene) GRAHAM 1921–2000 m. Robert (Arthur RORIE) Jr. 1919–1993
        2. 2. Leroy (Francis) Graham 1930–1984
    2. 2. Sarah (F) Grant 1869–1924 m. Jacob (T) Williams 1858–1922
      1. 1. Edward Williams 1880–1948
      2. 2. Lizzie Williams 1885–
      3. 3. Fred Williams 1887–
      4. 4. Ida Williams 1891–
      5. 5. Ira (Lee) Williams 1893–1935 m. Marie White 1899–
      6. 6. Pearl Williams 1895– m. Earl Walde 1892–
      7. 7. Aren Williams 1897–
      8. 8. Albert Williams 1899–
      9. 9. Elizabeth (N) Williams 1886–1933 m. Jason (D) Riley 1878–
        1. 1. James (Whitcomb) Riley 1916–1994 m. E. (Louise) Jones 1920–
      10. 10. Charles (F.) Williams 1904–1977
      11. 11. Ivie (E) Williams 1891–1945
      12. 12. Francis Williams 1908–
      13. 13. Bernice Williams 1906–
      14. 14. Viola Williams 1902–
    3. 3. James ((1870) T.) Grant 1872–1911 m. Sarah (Evangeline CARDEN) Grant 1872–1908
      1. 1. Bessie ((1899)) Grant 1899–1911
      2. 2. Verda (Ola) Grant 1901–1911
      3. 3. Emmet ((1903)) Grant 1903–1911
      4. 4. Odus (Leland) Grant 1891–1911
      5. 5. Leana Grant 1891–1931 m. John (Wesley) Rook 1881–1970
        1. 1. Carl (Grant) Rook 1916–1948
        2. 2. Stanley (Wirt) Rook 1911–1986
      6. 6. Hugh Grant 1899–1918
    4. 4. Lemuel Grant 1873–1938 m. Rosa (L) Nance 1875–
      1. 1. Gracie ((1897)) Grant 1897–
      2. 2. Lelia Grant 1898–
      3. 3. Dorothy (Rose) Bryan 1919–1993
    5. 5. Nealie Williams 1876– m. Jehu (E.) Williams 1871–1950 m. Jacob Williams 1826– m. Thomas (Hubbard "Tom" Grant) Sr 1840–1905
      1. 1. Jehu (E.) Williams 1871–1950 m. Nealie Williams 1876–
        1. 1. Lucy Davis 1896–
        2. 2. Ada Hawkins 1894–
        3. 3. Ruth Hawkins 1898–
      2. 2. Dewey Williams 1898–
      3. 3. Claudia Williams 1892– m. Raymond (Lafayette) Davenport 1884–1950
        1. 1. Idella (Davenport) (Petross) 1925–2010 m. Virgil (Lee) Petross 1920–1998
      4. 4. Eugene Williams 1903–
      5. 5. Chester Williams 1901–
      6. 6. Benn Williams 1892–
      7. 7. Floyd Williams 1897–
    6. 6. George ((1877) W.) Grant 1876–1899
      1. 1. Thelma ((1897)) Grant 1897–1983
        1. 1. Clifton (Zachry Couch) Jr 1914–1950 m. Joy (Floy Smythe) (Couch) 1919–1999
    7. 7. Abner Grant 1879–1963 m. Mary ((1888) Elizabeth (Grant)) Evans 1888–
      1. 1. Loyce ((1907) Florence) Grant 1907–
    8. 8. Hattie ((1885) B) Grant 1885–
    9. 9. William ((1865) M.) Grant 1865–1865
    10. 10. Arkie ((1882) (Newman)) Grant 1882–1924
  2. 2. Tennessee (“Tennie” L. Burks) (Howard) 1867–1945 m. William Howard 1855–
    1. 1. Albert Howard 1895–
    2. 2. Etta Howard 1893–
    3. 3. Ollie (Pearl) Johnson 1897–1964 m. Elbert (Lee) Johnson 1895–
      1. 1. Herman (Otis) Johnson 1913–
      2. 2. Nina Johnson 1917–
    4. 4. Winnie (Myrtle) Howard 1899–1987
    5. 5. Anna (E) Newkirk 1894–
    6. 6. James (Abner) Howard 1887–
  3. 3. Sarah Burks-Grant 1852–1936 m. George (Washington) Grant 1856–1928
    1. 1. Jasper (A.) Grant 1878–
    2. 2. William (M.) Grant 1876–
    3. 3. Mary (L.) Grant 1881–
    4. 4. Abner ((1876) J) Grant 1876–1960 m. Hattie ((1881) G) (Grant) 1881–
      1. 1. Murtle ((1914) Grant) (Hollian) 1914–
    5. 5. Tobe Grant 1885–1962 m. Nettie (E) Rigsby 1890–1972
      1. 1. Lily (M) Grant 1915–1968
      2. 2. Rosa (Rosie Mae) Grant 1912–1930
      3. 3. Joyce Grant 1922–1980
      4. 4. Bonnie ((1910) L) Grant 1910–2001
      5. 5. Joseph (Tolbert Grant) Sr 1931–2013
    6. 6. Munrow Grant 1875–
    7. 7. Nancy Grant 1880–1927 m. Rolly Leatherman 1872–1967
      1. 1. Mary (Blair) Leatherman 1904–1952
        1. 1. Jack (Lee) Lessenberry 1930–2023
  4. 4. Jas Burks 1859–1874
  5. 5. Emily Burks 1857–
  6. 6. Nancy (R) Burks-Hunnicut 1850–1933 m. Elijah Hunnicut 1841–
    1. 1. Sarah (Jane) Harris 1870–1928 m. Robert (Price) Harris 1859–1924
      1. 1. Hilda (Katherine) Harris 1898–1983
        1. 1. Juanita Smith 1926–1967
      2. 2. John Harris 1905–1958
      3. 3. Wilbur (Virgil) Harris 1895–1991
      4. 4. Rufus (Turner) Harris 1889–1977
      5. 5. Tom (William) Harris 1889–1983
      6. 6. James (Mat) Harris 1888–1970
      7. 7. Robert Harris 1903–1921
      8. 8. Isaac (Henry) Harris 1893–1970

Abner Burks's Timeline

8 Records

1829
16 January 1829
Birth of Abner Absalom B. Burks in Jackson, Tenn
Jackson, Tenn
1860
1860
Age 31
Abner Absalom B. Burks resided here in Phillips, Hot Spring, Arkansas, USA
Phillips, Hot Spring, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 41
Abner Absalom B. Burks resided here in Phillips, Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA
Phillips, Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 51
Abner Absalom B. Burks resided here in Liberty, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Liberty, Saline, Arkansas, USA
1883
6 Aug 1883
Age 54
Abner Absalom B. Burks resided here in Burks, Saline, Arkansas
Burks, Saline, Arkansas
1889
1889
Age 60
Abner Absalom B. Burks resided here in Arkansas
Arkansas
1900
1900
Age 71
Abner Absalom B. Burks resided here in Liberty, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Liberty, Saline, Arkansas, USA
1915
20 December 1915
Age 86
Death of Abner Absalom B. Burks in Saline, Arkansas
Saline, Arkansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 January 1829
    Event Place: Jackson, Tenn
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: 56; Page: 298B; Enumeration District: 165
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Phillips, Hot Springs, Arkansas; Roll: M593_54; Page: 563B; Family History Library Film: 545553
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Liberty, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: 75; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1240075
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Phillips, Hot Spring, Arkansas; Roll: M653_42; Page: 929; Family History Library Film: 803042
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1933; Roll: 1
    [7] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1936; Roll: 4
    [8] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1937; Roll: 1
    [9] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1945; Roll: 4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: Jackson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1936; Roll: 4

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Phillips, Hot Spring, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Phillips, Hot Spring, Arkansas; Roll: M653_42; Page: 929; Family History Library Film: 803042

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Phillips, Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Internal Revenue Assessment Lists for Arkansas, 1867-1874; Series: T1208; Roll: 3; Description: District 2; Monthly and Special Lists; 1870; Record Group: 58, Records of the Internal Reven
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Phillips, Hot Springs, Arkansas; Roll: M593_54; Page: 563B; Family History Library Film: 545553

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Liberty, Saline, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: 56; Page: 298B; Enumeration District: 165

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1883
    Event Place: Burks, Saline, Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 8

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1889
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source: Central Arkansas Counties Biographical and Historical Memoirs

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Liberty, Saline, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Liberty, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: 75; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1240075

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 December 1915
    Event Place: Saline, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lonsdale, Garland County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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