YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Richard Burks 1826–1883 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1826

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 1883

Death Location: Burks Cemetary, Manchester, Tn

Father: James Burkes

Mother: Mary Bailey

Spouse(s): Louise Haithcock

Children(s): Mary Burks, Louisa Burks

In 1826, Richard Burks entered the world in Tennessee, born to James Jasper Burkes And Mary Pollie Bailey. Richard Burks married Louise Haithcock, and had children including Louisa Adeline Burks, Mary R Burks. Richard Burks passed away in 1883 in Burks Cemetary, Manchester, Tn.

Find more search results for Richard Burks
RB

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:
B
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 1826, Richard Burks entered the world in Tennessee, born to James Jasper Burkes And Mary Pollie Bailey.
  • Richard Burks married Louise Haithcock, and had children including Louisa Adeline Burks, Mary R Burks.
  • Richard Burks passed away in 1883 in Burks Cemetary, Manchester, Tn.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Burkes
1788–1870
Birth Location: North Carolina
JB
Mary Bailey
1798–1870
Birth Location: North Carolina
MB

Spouses(s)

Louise Haithcock
1834–1923
Birth Location: Coffee County, Tennessee, United States of America
LH

Children(s)

Mary Burks
1851–1933
Birth Location: Coffee, Tennessee, USA
MB
Louisa Burks
1864–1946
Birth Location: Coffee County,Tennessee
LB

Richard Burks's Ancestors

Self
Richard Burks
1826–1883
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
James Jasper Burkes
1788–1870
North Carolina
Mary (Pollie) Bailey
1798–1870
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Burks's Descendants

1.
RB
Richard Burks (Abt 1826–1883) m. Louise Haithcock (abt 1834–10 Jul 1923)
  1. 1. Mary (R.) Burks 1851–1933 m. Charles (Dennis) Driver 1847–1915
    1. 1. James Driver 1871–1956 m. Della (Arminda) Ridner 1878–1950
      1. 1. Lillard (Thompson) Driver 1894–1952 m. Ada (M) Teal 1894–1964
        1. 1. Stella (Aliene) Driver 1925–2022 m. James (R. "Buck") Cunningham 1925–1963
        2. 2. Lucille Driver 1914–2008
        3. 3. Elizabeth Driver 1919–2014
        4. 4. Ernest (Ray) Driver 1922–2010
      2. 2. John Driver 1916–1916
      3. 3. Oscar (Ross) Driver 1918–1981
      4. 4. James (Clay) Driver 1916–2007
      5. 5. Ruby (C) Driver 1910–
      6. 6. Ruth Driver 1910–1994
      7. 7. Annie (B) Driver 1914–2002
      8. 8. Kate Driver 1900–1986
      9. 9. Earnest Driver 1901–1920
      10. 10. Dollie Driver 1906–1928
      11. 11. Bertha Driver 1904–1936
      12. 12. Estelle Driver 1908–1934
  2. 2. Louisa (Adeline) Burks 1864–1946 m. William Moore 1860–
    1. 1. Hattie (Elender) Burks-Moore 1882–1951 m. Edmond (Arthur) Freeman 1882–1959
      1. 1. Horace (D) Freeman 1907–1967 m. Leeadona (M) Elkins 1911–1943 m. Linnie (Faye) Bonner 1916–1997
        1. 1. Hazel (Ruth) Freeman 1928–2001
        2. 2. Elvie (Lee) Freeman 1933–2008
        3. 3. Lillian (Louise) Freeman 1935–1977
      2. 2. Forest (B) Freeman 1907–1966 m. Bertha (N) Lowery 1912–1998
        1. 1. William (Arthur) Freeman 1936–1978 m. Bobbie (Hazel) Durham 1933–2013
        2. 2. Thomas (Edward) Freeman 1930–2003 m. Edna Hill 1935–1989
      3. 3. Lonnie (P) Freeman 1920–1991 m. Dixie (Madeline) Durham 1925–2005
        1. 1. Charles (C.) Napper 1948–1969
      4. 4. Vergiale Freeman 1909–
      5. 5. John (L) Freeman 1913–
      6. 6. Fred Freeman 1915–
      7. 7. Ellar Freeman 1917–
      8. 8. Lilly (Mae) Freeman 1903–1987 m. Harden ("R D") Crosslin 1896–1965 m. Sam Ramsey 1908–
        1. 1. Virginia (Jean "Lassie") Martin 1921–2013 m. Robert (Lee) Martin 1920–1997
        2. 2. Aubrey (Lee) Crosslin 1921–1922 m. Loretta Butler 1922–2010
    2. 2. Norvella (Ella) Burks 1890–1914
    3. 3. Octa (Susanna Burks) Talbert 1885–1949

Richard Burks's Timeline

3 Records

1826
1826
Birth of Richard Burks in Beech Grove, Coffee, Tennessee
Beech Grove, Coffee, Tennessee
1826
Abt 1826
Birth of Richard Burks in Tennessee
Tennessee
1883
1883
Age 57
Death of Richard Burks in Cannon, Tennessee
Cannon, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1826
    Event Place: Beech Grove, Coffee, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1826
    Event Place: Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1883
    Event Place: Cannon, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Place: Burks Cemetary, Manchester, Tn
Find more search results for Richard Burks

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