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Melissa M Burke 1857–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 FEB 1857

Birth Location: Missouri, United States

Death Date: 3 OCT 1925

Death Location: Weatherford, Parker, Texas, United States

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Spouse(s): George Witherspoon

Children(s): George Witherspoon

In 1857, Melissa M Burke entered the world in Missouri, United States, born to Preston Burke And Martha Grimes. In 1900, Melissa M Burke resided in Justice Precinct 1, Parker, Texas, United States. In 1910, Melissa M Burke resided in Justice Precinct 1, Parker, Texas, United States. Melissa M Burke married George Richard Witherspoon, and had children including George Cody Witherspoon. Melissa M Burke passed away in 1925 in Weatherford, Parker, Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1857, Melissa M Burke entered the world in Missouri, United States, born to Preston Burke And Martha Grimes.
  • In 1900, Melissa M Burke resided in Justice Precinct 1, Parker, Texas, United States.
  • In 1910, Melissa M Burke resided in Justice Precinct 1, Parker, Texas, United States.
  • Melissa M Burke married George Richard Witherspoon, and had children including George Cody Witherspoon.
  • Melissa M Burke passed away in 1925 in Weatherford, Parker, Texas, United States.

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Melissa Burke's Ancestors

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Melissa Burke
1857–1925
Birth Place: Missouri, United States
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Melissa Burke's Descendants

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Melissa (M) Burke (12 FEB 1857–3 OCT 1925) m. George (Richard) Witherspoon (29 AUG 1852–8 JUL 1940)
  1. 1. George (Cody) Witherspoon 1891–1974 m. Bessie (Mae Stowe) Coffey 1898–1989
    1. 1. Sybil (Charleen) Witherspoon 1923–2024 m. Emory (John Carrington) Sr. 1921–1988
      1. 1. Emory (John Carrington) II 1941–1990

Melissa Burke's Timeline

6 Records

1857
12 FEB 1857
Birth of Melissa M Burke in Missouri, United States
Missouri, United States
1900
1900
Age 43
Melissa M Burke resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Parker, Texas, United States
Justice Precinct 1, Parker, Texas, United States
1910
1910
Age 53
Melissa M Burke resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Parker, Texas, United States
Justice Precinct 1, Parker, Texas, United States
1920
1920
Age 63
Melissa M Burke resided here in Parker, Texas, United States
Parker, Texas, United States
1925
1925
Age 68
Burial of Melissa M Burke in Weatherford, Parker, Texas, United States
Weatherford, Parker, Texas, United States
1925
3 OCT 1925
Age 68
Death of Melissa M Burke in Weatherford, Parker, Texas, United States
Weatherford, Parker, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 FEB 1857
    Event Place: Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Parker, Texas, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Parker, Texas, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Parker, Texas, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Weatherford, Parker, Texas, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 OCT 1925
    Event Place: Weatherford, Parker, Texas, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death

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