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James Albert Burr 1872–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1872

Birth Location: Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 11 Dec 1942

Death Location: Lumberport, West Virginia

Father: Irvin Burr

Mother: Catherine Johnston

Spouse(s): Flora Keener

Children(s): Gerald Burr, Ralph Burr, Raymond Burr, Jenevive Burr, Joseph Burr, James Burr, Mary Burr, Maxine Burr

The story of James Albert Burr began in 1872 in Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA. In 1880, James Albert Burr resided in Hackers Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA. In 1900, James Albert Burr resided in Hackers Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA. James Albert Burr married Flora Keener, and had children including Gerald Edward Burr, James William Burr, Jenevive Marjorie Burr, Joseph Matthew Burr, Mary Ernestine Burr, Maxine Louise Burr, Ralph Eugene Burr, Raymond Edward Burr. James Albert Burr passed away in 1942 in Lumberport, West Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of James Albert Burr began in 1872 in Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, James Albert Burr resided in Hackers Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, James Albert Burr resided in Hackers Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA.
  • James Albert Burr married Flora Keener, and had children including Gerald Edward Burr, James William Burr, Jenevive Marjorie Burr, Joseph Matthew Burr, Mary Ernestine Burr, Maxine Louise Burr, Ralph Eugene Burr, Raymond Edward Burr.
  • James Albert Burr passed away in 1942 in Lumberport, West Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Irvin Burr
1846–1908
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Catherine Johnston
1853–1900
Birth Location: Scottsville, Fluvanna, Virginia, USA
CJ

Spouses(s)

Flora Keener
1886–1967
Birth Location: Alum Bridge, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
FK

Children(s)

Gerald Burr
1919–1994
Birth Location: Jane Lew, Harrison, West Virginia
GB
Ralph Burr
1925–1982
Birth Location: Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
RB
Raymond Burr
1916–1999
Birth Location: Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
RB
Jenevive Burr
1915–2004
Birth Location: Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
JB
Joseph Burr
1911–1991
Birth Location: Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
JB
James Burr
1909–1959
Birth Location: Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
JB
Mary Burr
1906–1970
Birth Location: Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
MB
Maxine Burr
1923–1987
Birth Location: West Virginia
MB

James Burr's Ancestors

Self
James Burr
1872–1942
Birth Place: Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Irvin Burr
1846–1908
Virginia, USA
Catherine Johnston
1853–1900
Scottsville, Fluvanna, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Burr
1826–
Virginia
John (M) Johnson
1833–1864
Virginia, USA
Mary A
1834–
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Frederick Bohrer
1796–1854
Sarah Tribbett
1801–1880
Abraham Johnson
1808–
Eliza Morris
1806–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sarah Hutchinson
1774–1845
Powell Morris
1775–1853
Julianna Hix
1770–

James Burr's Descendants

1.
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James (Albert) Burr (Apr 1872–11 Dec 1942) m. Flora Keener (4 Nov 1886–12 Dec 1967)
  1. 1. Gerald (Edward) Burr 1919–1994
  2. 2. Ralph (Eugene) Burr 1925–1982
  3. 3. Raymond (Edward) Burr 1916–1999
  4. 4. Jenevive (Marjorie) Burr 1915–2004
  5. 5. Joseph (Matthew) Burr 1911–1991 m. Esta (Mae) Flowers 1913–2011
    1. 1. Jackie (Lee Burr) Sr 1940–1988
  6. 6. James (William) Burr 1909–1959 m. Pauline (Texie) Dennison 1916–1998
    1. 1. Barbara (Jean) Burr 1935–2010
  7. 7. Mary (Ernestine) Burr 1906–1970 m. John (Krzak Crock) Sr 1900–1972
    1. 1. James Crock 1930–1930
    2. 2. John (Kzrak Crock) Jr 1925–1993 m. Zelphia (Gay "Peggy") Flowers 1927–2000
    3. 3. Buddy Crock 1935–2017
    4. 4. Robert (E) Crock 1933–1992
    5. 5. Berry (Bill J) Crock 1931–2005
    6. 6. Fred Crock 1929–1940
  8. 8. Maxine (Louise) Burr 1923–1987 m. Frank (Leeman) Holbert 1917–

James Burr's Timeline

11 Records

1872
Apr 1872
Birth of James Albert Burr in Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 8
James Albert Burr resided here in Hackers Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Hackers Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 28
James Albert Burr resided here in Hackers Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Hackers Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 38
James Albert Burr resided here in Hackers Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Hackers Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1919
17 Aug 1919
Age 47
James Albert Burr resided here in Jane Lew, Harrison, West Virginia
Jane Lew, Harrison, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 48
James Albert Burr resided here in Union, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Union, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 58
James Albert Burr resided here in Eagle, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Eagle, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 63
James Albert Burr resided here in Lumberport, Harrison, West Virginia
Lumberport, Harrison, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 68
James Albert Burr resided here in Sardis, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Sardis, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
1942
8 Dec 1942
Age 70
Death of James Albert Burr in Brown, Harrison, West Virginia
Brown, Harrison, West Virginia
1942
11 Dec 1942
Age 70
Burial of James Albert Burr in Lumberport, West Virginia
Lumberport, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1872
    Event Place: Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sardis, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4409; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 17-57
    [2] West Virginia, Births Index
    [3] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1956; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 86
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eagle, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: 2535; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2342269
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hackers Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: 1406; Family History Film: 1255406; Page: 66D; Enumeration District: 133
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hackers Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: 1763; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 1241763
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hackers Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1685; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1375698
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hackers Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hackers Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: 1406; Family History Film: 1255406; Page: 66D; Enumeration District: 133

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hackers Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hackers Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: 1763; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 1241763

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hackers Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hackers Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1685; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1375698

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1919
    Event Place: Jane Lew, Harrison, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1956; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 86

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Eagle, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eagle, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: 2535; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2342269

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lumberport, Harrison, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sardis, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4409; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 17-57

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Sardis, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sardis, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4409; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 17-57

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1942
    Event Place: Brown, Harrison, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1942
    Event Place: Lumberport, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index
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