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Silas J Burke 1893–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Oct 1893

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 23 Jan 1980

Death Location: Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Nicholas Burke

Mother: Francis Trexler

Spouse(s): Ethel Burk

Children(s): Vincent Burke

Silas J Burke was born in 1893 in Pennsylvania, the child of Nicholas A Burke And Francis Trexler. In 1900, Silas J Burke resided in Altoona Ward 9, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Silas J Burke resided in Altoona Ward 9, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA. Silas J Burke married Ethel May Burk, Margaret Little, and had children including Vincent J Burke. Silas J Burke passed away in 1980 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • Silas J Burke was born in 1893 in Pennsylvania, the child of Nicholas A Burke And Francis Trexler.
  • In 1900, Silas J Burke resided in Altoona Ward 9, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Silas J Burke resided in Altoona Ward 9, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Silas J Burke married Ethel May Burk, Margaret Little, and had children including Vincent J Burke.
  • Silas J Burke passed away in 1980 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nicholas Burke
1857–1929
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
NB
Francis Trexler
1857–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Ethel Burk
1895–1974
Birth Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania
EB

Children(s)

Vincent Burke
1871–1934
Birth Location: Croyle Township, Pennsylvania
VB

Silas Burke's Ancestors

Self
Silas Burke
1893–1980
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Nicholas A Burke
1857–1929
Pennsylvania
Francis Trexler
1857–
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
John (I.) Trexler
1820–1907
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Silas Burke's Descendants

1.
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Silas (J) Burke (7 Oct 1893–23 Jan 1980) m. Ethel (May) Burk (28 Apr 1895–Abt 1974)
  1. 1. Vincent (J) Burke 1871–1934

Silas Burke's Timeline

11 Records

1893
7 Oct 1893
Birth of Silas J Burke in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 7
Silas J Burke resided here in Altoona Ward 9, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona Ward 9, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 17
Silas J Burke resided here in Altoona Ward 9, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona Ward 9, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 24
Silas J Burke resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 27
Silas J Burke resided here in Altoona Ward 8, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona Ward 8, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 37
Silas J Burke resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 42
Silas J Burke resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania
1936
1936
Age 43
Silas J Burke resided here in Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 47
Silas J Burke resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 49
Silas J Burke resided here in Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1980
23 Jan 1980
Age 87
Death of Silas J Burke
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1893
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; State Headquarters: Pennsylvania; Microfilm Series: M1951; Microfilm Roll: 39
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3438; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 7-38
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 716-07-4635; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Altoona Ward 8, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1539; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 69; Image: 379
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2004; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0027; Image: 1017.0; FHL microfilm: 2341738
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Blair; Roll: 1852734; Draft Board: 2
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Altoona Ward 9, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1381; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1241381
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Altoona Ward 9, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1317; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1375330
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Altoona Ward 9, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Altoona Ward 9, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1381; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1241381

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Altoona Ward 9, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Altoona Ward 9, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1317; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1375330

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Blair; Roll: 1852734; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Altoona Ward 8, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Altoona Ward 8, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1539; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 69; Image: 379

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2004; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0027; Image: 1017.0; FHL microfilm: 2341738

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3438; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 7-38

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3438; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 7-38

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; State Headquarters: Pennsylvania; Microfilm Series: M1951; Microfilm Roll: 39

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1980
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 716-07-4635; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Altoona, Pennsylvania, Altoona Mirror Obituary Index, 1929-2010

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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