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John Alexander Burks 1802–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jul 1802

Birth Location: Mercer County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 17 August 1881

Death Location: Hopkins, Nodaway County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Silas BURKS

Mother: Elizabeth Graves

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Davis

Children(s): Melissa Burke, Dorinda Burks, Emily Burks, Virginia Burks, Daniel Burks, Lucetta Burks, Josephine Burks

In 1802, John Alexander Burks entered the world in Mercer County, Kentucky, USA, born to Silas Burks And Elizabeth Betsy Graves. In 1820, John Alexander Burks resided in Mercer, Kentucky, USA. In 1830, John Alexander Burks resided in Lee, Georgia, USA. John Alexander Burks married Elizabeth Davis, and had children including Daniel J Burks, Dorinda D Burks, Emily C Burks, Josephine Burks, Lucetta E Burks, Melissa E Burke, Virginia Burks. John Alexander Burks passed away in 1881 in Hopkins, Nodaway County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1802, John Alexander Burks entered the world in Mercer County, Kentucky, USA, born to Silas Burks And Elizabeth Betsy Graves.
  • In 1820, John Alexander Burks resided in Mercer, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1830, John Alexander Burks resided in Lee, Georgia, USA.
  • John Alexander Burks married Elizabeth Davis, and had children including Daniel J Burks, Dorinda D Burks, Emily C Burks, Josephine Burks, Lucetta E Burks, Melissa E Burke, Virginia Burks.
  • John Alexander Burks passed away in 1881 in Hopkins, Nodaway County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Silas BURKS
1773–1842
Birth Location: Bedford County, Virginia, USA
SB
Elizabeth Graves
1783–1856
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
EG

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Davis
1814–1890
Birth Location: Fleming, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
ED

Children(s)

Melissa Burke
1850–1937
Birth Location: KY or VA
MB
Dorinda Burks
1846–
Birth Location: Kentucky
DB
Emily Burks
1849–
Birth Location: Kentucky
EB
Virginia Burks
1851–
Birth Location: Illinois
VB
Daniel Burks
1854–
Birth Location: Iowa
DB
Lucetta Burks
1856–
Birth Location: Iowa
LB
Josephine Burks
1858–
Birth Location: Iowa
JB

John Burks's Ancestors

Self
John Burks
1802–1881
Birth Place: Mercer County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Silas BURKS
1773–1842
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Betsy) Graves
1783–1856
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Burks's Descendants

1.
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John (Alexander) Burks (18 Jul 1802–17 August 1881) m. Elizabeth Davis (1 Nov 1814–5 Jun 1890)
  1. 1. Melissa (E.) Burke 1850–1937 m. Henry (Miller) Wisdom 1827–1918
    1. 1. Burton Wisdom 1865–1943 m. Nellie (Agnes) Wisdom 1875–1933 m. Golda (Estel) Wisdom 1888–1986
      1. 1. Mary (Eloise “May”) Wisdom 1892–1949 m. Albert Wright' 1877–1942
        1. 1. Dorothy (M. (Wright)) Henrikson 1923–1978 m. Frank Henrikson 1914–1991
        2. 2. Raymond (Everett) Wright 1920–1966 m. Stella (Juanita) Moses 1913–2000
        3. 3. Harold (Wesley) Wright 1916–1948 m. Maxine (G.) Wright 1920–1988
        4. 4. Agnes (Matel) Wright 1911–1911
      2. 2. Edna (Isabelle) Wisdom 1894–1952 m. James (" Alfred") Straughan 1891–1975
        1. 1. Darrel (Alfred) Straughan 1918–2000
        2. 2. Wilma (Helen) Straughan 1922–1969
        3. 3. Carley (A) Straughan 1926–2010
      3. 3. Esther (Valentine) Wisdom 1899–1985 m. Max Brown 1899–1988
      4. 4. Hubert (Burten) Wisdom 1913–1985
      5. 5. Alberta Wisdom 1920–
      6. 6. Russell Wisdom 1923–
    2. 2. Elmer Wisdom 1864–1953
    3. 3. Golda (Estel) Wisdom 1888–1986 m. Burton Wisdom 1865–1943
    4. 4. Robert (Wade) Wisdom 1878– m. Margaret (A) MacAslan 1880–
      1. 1. William (Harold) Wisdom 1907–1970
      2. 2. Herman (Herwood) Wisdom 1921–2004
    5. 5. Roy (Charles) Wisdom 1882–1951 m. Edna (Melissa) Dalton 1885–1995
      1. 1. Roy (C) Wisdom 1914–
    6. 6. Laura (Bell) Wisdom 1888–1910
    7. 7. Paul (Dale) Wisdom 1890–1962
    8. 8. Frank (Minor (William)) Wisdom 1856–1940 m. Mary (Eldora "Dora") King 1860–1945
      1. 1. Nellie (Pearl) Wisdom 1881–1965 m. McFarland Price 1879–1953
        1. 1. Durward (Wisdom) Price 1904–1979
        2. 2. Josephine Price 1906–1926
        3. 3. Mary (E) Price 1921–
      2. 2. Della (Portia) Wisdom 1895–1982 m. Prather (Armstrong) Clark 1892–1972
      3. 3. Carl Wisdom 1884–
      4. 4. Floy (Eldora) Wisdom 1890–1977 m. Leonard (Isaac) Maxwell 1879–1951
        1. 1. Mary (Josephine) Maxwell 1918–1973
      5. 5. Franklin (Dale) Wisdom 1892–1933 m. Chloe (Harriett) Huey 1894–1980
        1. 1. Franklin (Dale) Wisdom 1915–1999
        2. 2. King (Huey) Wisdom 1929–1993
        3. 3. Martha (Louise) Wisdom 1921–1927
      6. 6. Duward (M.) Wisdom 1879–1920 m. Agnes Griffin 1880–1969
        1. 1. Leo (Thomas) Wisdom 1910–1996
      7. 7. Paul (W.) Wisdom 1884–1959 m. Evelyn (F) Wisdom 1891– m. Sadie McLean 1882–
      8. 8. Donald (Fay) Wisdom 1886–1954
    9. 9. Mike Wisdom 1891–
  2. 2. Dorinda (D) Burks 1846–
  3. 3. Emily (C) Burks 1849–
  4. 4. Virginia Burks 1851–
  5. 5. Daniel (J) Burks 1854–
  6. 6. Lucetta (E) Burks 1856–
  7. 7. Josephine Burks 1858–

John Burks's Timeline

10 Records

1802
18 Jul 1802
Birth of John Alexander Burks in Mercer County, Kentucky, USA
Mercer County, Kentucky, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 18
John Alexander Burks resided here in Mercer, Kentucky, USA
Mercer, Kentucky, USA
1830
1830
Age 28
John Alexander Burks resided here in Lee, Georgia, USA
Lee, Georgia, USA
1840
1840
Age 38
John Alexander Burks resided here in Hardin, Kentucky, USA
Hardin, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 48
John Alexander Burks resided here in Hart, Kentucky, USA
Hart, Kentucky, USA
1856
1856
Age 54
John Alexander Burks resided here in Monroe, Madison, Iowa, USA
Monroe, Madison, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 58
John Alexander Burks resided here in Grand River, Winterset, Madison, Iowa, USA
Grand River, Winterset, Madison, Iowa, USA
1870
1870
Age 68
John Alexander Burks resided here in Gay, Plattville, Taylor, Iowa, USA
Gay, Plattville, Taylor, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 78
John Alexander Burks resided here in Hopkins, Nodaway, Missouri, USA
Hopkins, Nodaway, Missouri, USA
1881
17 August 1881
Age 79
Death of John Alexander Burks in Hopkins, Nodaway County, Missouri, United States of America
Hopkins, Nodaway County, Missouri, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1802
    Event Place: Mercer County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hopkins, Nodaway, Missouri; Roll: 707; Page: 283a; Enumeration District: 267
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Gay, Taylor, Iowa; Roll: M593_421; Page: 32A
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Grand River, Madison, Iowa; Roll: M653_333; Page: 779; Family History Library Fil
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Hart, Kentucky; Roll: 204; Page: 195b
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Mercer, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Mercer, Kentucky; Page: 88; NARA Roll: M33_26; Image: 98

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Lee, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Lee, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 19; Page: 30; Family History Library Film: 0007039

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Hardin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Hardin, Kentucky; Roll: 113; Page: 35; Family History Library Film: 0007827

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Hart, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Hart, Kentucky; Roll: 204; Page: 195b

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Monroe, Madison, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Grand River, Winterset, Madison, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Grand River, Madison, Iowa; Roll: M653_333; Page: 779; Family History Library Fil

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Gay, Plattville, Taylor, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Gay, Taylor, Iowa; Roll: M593_421; Page: 32A

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hopkins, Nodaway, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hopkins, Nodaway, Missouri; Roll: 707; Page: 283a; Enumeration District: 267

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 August 1881
    Event Place: Hopkins, Nodaway County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hopkins, Nodaway County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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