YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Cora S. Burgess 1875–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1875

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: 1 Mar 1939

Death Location: United States

Father: Meredith Burgess

Mother: Sarah Blake

Spouse(s): John Blake

Children(s): Melba Blake

In 1875, Cora S. Burgess entered the world in West Virginia, born to Meredith Babe Burgess And Sarah Jane Blake. In 1880, Cora S. Burgess resided in Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia, USA. In 1906, Cora S. Burgess established residence. Cora S. Burgess married John Edward Blake, and had children including Lucy Lee Blake, Melba A Blake. Cora S. Burgess passed away in 1939 in United States.

Find more search results for Cora Burgess
CB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1875, Cora S. Burgess entered the world in West Virginia, born to Meredith Babe Burgess And Sarah Jane Blake.
  • In 1880, Cora S. Burgess resided in Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1906, Cora S. Burgess established residence.
  • Cora S. Burgess married John Edward Blake, and had children including Lucy Lee Blake, Melba A Blake.
  • Cora S. Burgess passed away in 1939 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Meredith Burgess
1848–1924
Birth Location: Cotton Hill, Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
MB
Sarah Blake
1843–1898
Birth Location: Virginia
SB

Spouses(s)

John Blake
1872–1936
Birth Location: West Virginia
JB

Children(s)

Melba Blake
1906–
Birth Location: Oak Hill, West Virginia
MB

Cora Burgess's Ancestors

Self
Cora Burgess
1875–1939
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
Meredith 'Babe' Burgess
1848–1924
Cotton Hill, Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
Sarah (Jane) Blake
1843–1898
Virginia
Grandparents
Allen (B) Burgess
1819–1880
Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
Susanna Arthur
1819–1870
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Burgess
1790–1853
Rachel Huddleston
1799–1860
Chandler Arthur
1777–1872
Mary Jenkins
1780–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Burgess
1754–1839
Wynna Key
1765–1850
Joel Arthur
1761–1837
Nancy
1758–1835

Cora Burgess's Descendants

1.
CB
Cora (S.) Burgess (abt 1875–1 Mar 1939) m. John (Edward) Blake (abt 1872–20 Jan 1936)
  1. 1. Melba (A.) Blake 1906– m. Cecil (G.) Frantz 1906– m. Charles (A.) Duncan 1906–

Cora Burgess's Timeline

7 Records

1875
abt 1875
Birth of Cora S. Burgess in West Virginia
West Virginia
1880
1880
Age 5
Cora S. Burgess resided here in Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
1906
1906
Age 31
Cora S. Burgess resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 35
Cora S. Burgess resided here in Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 45
Cora S. Burgess resided here in Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
1939
1 Mar 1939
Age 64
Death of Cora S. Burgess in Fayette, West Virginia
Fayette, West Virginia
1939
6 Mar 1939
Age 64
Cora S. Burgess - Probate in Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Fayette, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1875
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: 1402; Family History Film: 1255402; Page: 35A; Enumeration District: 027
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1679; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1375692
    [3] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1947; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 711

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: 1402; Family History Film: 1255402; Page: 35A; Enumeration District: 027

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1906
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1679; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1375692

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fayetteville, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1947; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 711

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1939
    Event Place: Fayette, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1724-1978, Will Books, 1832-1969; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Fayette County); Probate Place: Fayette, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1939
    Event Place: Fayette, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1724-1978, Will Books, 1832-1969; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Fayette County); Probate Place: Fayette, West Virginia
Find more search results for Cora Burgess

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE