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William James Burkett 1859–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Oct 1859

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 18 Oct 1933

Death Location: Calhoun County, Florida, United States of America

Father: William Burkett

Mother: Sarah Yates

Spouse(s): Nellie Montford

Children(s): Neadom Burkett, James Burkett, William Burkett, Sarah Burkett, Lee Burkett, Richard Burkett, Ollie Burkett

The story of William James Burkett began in 1859 in Alabama. In 1860, William James Burkett resided in Precinct 2, Coffee, Alabama, USA. In 1870, William James Burkett resided in Township 1, Geneva, Alabama, USA. William James Burkett married Nellie Montford, and had children including James Jackson Burkett, Lee William Burkett, Neadom Evander Burkett, Ollie Mae Burkett, Richard Burkett, Sarah Burkett, William Lester Burkett. William James Burkett passed away in 1933 in Calhoun County, Florida, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William James Burkett began in 1859 in Alabama.
  • In 1860, William James Burkett resided in Precinct 2, Coffee, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1870, William James Burkett resided in Township 1, Geneva, Alabama, USA.
  • William James Burkett married Nellie Montford, and had children including James Jackson Burkett, Lee William Burkett, Neadom Evander Burkett, Ollie Mae Burkett, Richard Burkett, Sarah Burkett, William Lester Burkett.
  • William James Burkett passed away in 1933 in Calhoun County, Florida, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Burkett
1826–1908
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Sarah Yates
1828–1901
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Spouses(s)

Nellie Montford
1865–1923
Birth Location: Florida, USA
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Children(s)

Neadom Burkett
1889–1925
Birth Location: Alabama
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James Burkett
1892–1978
Birth Location: Alabama
JB
William Burkett
1898–1984
Birth Location: Alabama
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Sarah Burkett
1899–
Birth Location: Alabama
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Lee Burkett
1902–1975
Birth Location: Alabama
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Richard Burkett
1886–1967
Birth Location: Florida, USA
RB
Ollie Burkett
1887–1968
Birth Location: Geneva, Alabama, United States
OB

William Burkett's Ancestors

Self
William Burkett
1859–1933
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
William H Burkett
1826–1908
Georgia, United States
Sarah Yates
1828–1901
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Alexander Burkett
1805–1875
North Carolina, United States
Nancy (Anna Scott) Hicks
1805–1870
Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Burkett's Descendants

1.
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William (James) Burkett (14 Oct 1859–18 Oct 1933) m. Nellie Montford (7 Aug 1865–1 NOV 1923)
  1. 1. Neadom (Evander) Burkett 1889–1925 m. Celia (Catherine) Drake 1894–1983
    1. 1. Alton Burkett 1920–2010 m. Alda (Elmira) Bland 1923–2021
      1. 1. Brenda (Jackqulin) Burkett 1940–2007
    2. 2. Leroy Burkett 1913–
    3. 3. Burris Burkett 1923–
    4. 4. Douglas (Curry) Burkett 1925–
    5. 5. Lois (Julia) Burkett 1926–
  2. 2. James (Jackson) Burkett 1892–1978
  3. 3. William (Lester) Burkett 1898–1984
  4. 4. Sarah Burkett 1899–
  5. 5. Lee (William) Burkett 1902–1975
  6. 6. Richard Burkett 1886–1967
  7. 7. Ollie (Mae) Burkett 1887–1968

William Burkett's Timeline

8 Records

1859
14 Oct 1859
Birth of William James Burkett in Alabama
Alabama
1860
1860
Age 1
William James Burkett resided here in Precinct 2, Coffee, Alabama, USA
Precinct 2, Coffee, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 11
William James Burkett resided here in Township 1, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Township 1, Geneva, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
William James Burkett resided here in Geneva, Alabama, USA
Geneva, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
William James Burkett resided here in Elton, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Elton, Geneva, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
William James Burkett resided here in Sandy Creek, Holmes, Florida, USA
Sandy Creek, Holmes, Florida, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
William James Burkett resided here in Hansford Mill, Calhoun, Florida, USA
Hansford Mill, Calhoun, Florida, USA
1933
18 Oct 1933
Age 74
Death of William James Burkett in Gadsden, Florida, United States
Gadsden, Florida, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1859
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hansford Mill, Calhoun, Florida; Roll: T625_214; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 14
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Geneva, Alabama; Roll: 13; Page: 645B; Enumeration District: 078
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 1, Geneva, Alabama; Roll: M593_17; Page: 588B
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elton, Geneva, Alabama; Roll: 17; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1240017
    [5] 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: Precinct 2, Coffee, Alabama; Roll: M653_6; Page: 779; Family History Library Film
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sandy Creek, Holmes, Florida; Roll: T624_162; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1374175
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Coffee, Alabama, 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: Precinct 2, Coffee, Alabama; Roll: M653_6; Page: 779; Family History Library Film

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 1, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 1, Geneva, Alabama; Roll: M593_17; Page: 588B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Geneva, Alabama; Roll: 13; Page: 645B; Enumeration District: 078

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Elton, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elton, Geneva, Alabama; Roll: 17; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1240017

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sandy Creek, Holmes, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sandy Creek, Holmes, Florida; Roll: T624_162; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1374175

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hansford Mill, Calhoun, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hansford Mill, Calhoun, Florida; Roll: T625_214; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 14

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1933
    Event Place: Gadsden, Florida, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Calhoun County, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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