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William Ward Burden 1873–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 January 1873

Birth Location: Butler, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 21 March 1931

Death Location: Beech Grove, McLean County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: John Burden

Mother: Mahala Swift

Spouse(s): Margaret Willis

Children(s): Leonard Burden, Maudie Burden, Gertrude Burden, Forest Burden, Vernon Burden, Victor Burden, Loyd Burden, Harry Sr, Truman Burden, Shultie Burden, Gracie Burden, Sonny Burden, David Burden

The story of William Ward Burden began in 1873 in Butler, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, William Ward Burden resided in Burdens, Butler, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, William Ward Burden resided in Boston, McLean, Kentucky, USA. William Ward Burden married Margaret Elizabeth Willis, and had children including David R Burden, Forest A Burden, Gertrude Dale Burden, Gracie Burden, Harry Cline Burden Sr, Leonard Lewis Burden, Loyd Lee Burden, Maudie Burden, Shultie Worden Burden, Sonny Burden, Truman Richard Burden, Vernon Hill Burden, Victor B Burden. William Ward Burden passed away in 1931 in Beech Grove, McLean County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Ward Burden began in 1873 in Butler, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, William Ward Burden resided in Burdens, Butler, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, William Ward Burden resided in Boston, McLean, Kentucky, USA.
  • William Ward Burden married Margaret Elizabeth Willis, and had children including David R Burden, Forest A Burden, Gertrude Dale Burden, Gracie Burden, Harry Cline Burden Sr, Leonard Lewis Burden, Loyd Lee Burden, Maudie Burden, Shultie Worden Burden, Sonny Burden, Truman Richard Burden, Vernon Hill Burden, Victor B Burden.
  • William Ward Burden passed away in 1931 in Beech Grove, McLean County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Burden's Ancestors

Self
William Burden
1873–1931
Birth Place: Butler, Kentucky, USA
Parents
John B Burden
1854–1898
Butler County, Kentucky
Mahala (Elizabeth) Swift
1853–1916
Indian Creek Camp, Butler, Kentucky USA
Grandparents
Sidney (Cromwell) Swift
1819–1877
Jackson, Tennessee USA
Martha (Patricia) Pharris
1820–1898
Jackson County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Reuben Pharris
1797–1835
Mahala Armstrong
1805–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Armstrong
1748–1841
Martha McClain
1765–1814

William Burden's Descendants

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William (Ward) Burden (8 January 1873–21 March 1931) m. Margaret (Elizabeth) Willis (20 September 1876–16 January 1923)
  1. 1. Leonard (Lewis) Burden 1915–1997
  2. 2. Maudie Burden 1899–1991
  3. 3. Gertrude (Dale) Burden 1913–2009
  4. 4. Forest (A) Burden 1904–1993
  5. 5. Vernon (Hill) Burden 1906–1921
  6. 6. Victor (B) Burden 1905–1982
  7. 7. Loyd (Lee) Burden 1907–1941
  8. 8. Harry (Cline Burden) Sr 1908–1990
  9. 9. Truman (Richard) Burden 1917–1966
  10. 10. Shultie (Worden) Burden 1921–1971 m. Etta (Lorene) Belcher 1928–2016
  11. 11. Gracie Burden 1899– m. Charlie (Alexander) Tapp 1900–1951
    1. 1. Mary (Helen) Tapp 1930–1948
    2. 2. Roger (Thomas) Tapp 1943–1977
    3. 3. Ada (Lee) Tapp 1923–2003 m. Harold (Brown Bishop) Sr. 1919–1995
      1. 1. Harold (Brown Bishop) Jr. 1942–1999
      2. 2. Ada (Helen) Bishop 1948–2018
    4. 4. Myrl (Ann Tapp) Brown 1941–2004
    5. 5. Margaret (Madgerene) Tapp 1921–1995 m. Edmond Bratcher 1909–1978
    6. 6. Charles (Lester) Tapp 1926–1995
    7. 7. Gene (T.) Tapp 1928–2011
    8. 8. Robert (A.) Tapp 1932–2015
    9. 9. Williard (W) Tapp 1922–1944
  12. 12. Sonny Burden 1896–1910
  13. 13. David (R) Burden 1911–1984

William Burden's Timeline

7 Records

1873
8 January 1873
Birth of William Ward Burden in Butler, Kentucky, USA
Butler, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 7
William Ward Burden resided here in Burdens, Butler, Kentucky, USA
Burdens, Butler, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 27
William Ward Burden resided here in Boston, McLean, Kentucky, USA
Boston, McLean, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
William Ward Burden resided here in Vienna, McLean, Kentucky, USA
Vienna, McLean, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
William Ward Burden resided here in Calhoun, McLean, Kentucky, USA
Calhoun, McLean, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 57
William Ward Burden resided here in Calhoun, McLean, Kentucky, USA
Calhoun, McLean, Kentucky, USA
1931
21 March 1931
Age 58
Death of William Ward Burden in Mclean, Kentucky, USA
Mclean, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 January 1873
    Event Place: Butler, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Calhoun, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 119
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Calhoun, McLean, Kentucky; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340501
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Burdens, Butler, Kentucky; Roll: 406; Page: 365C; Enumeration District: 109
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Boston, McLean, Kentucky; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1240541
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Vienna, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: T624_494; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1374507
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Burdens, Butler, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Burdens, Butler, Kentucky; Roll: 406; Page: 365C; Enumeration District: 109

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Boston, McLean, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Boston, McLean, Kentucky; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1240541

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Vienna, McLean, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Vienna, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: T624_494; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1374507

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Calhoun, McLean, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Calhoun, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 119

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Calhoun, McLean, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Calhoun, McLean, Kentucky; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340501

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 March 1931
    Event Place: Mclean, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Beech Grove, McLean County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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