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William Burks 1743–1845 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1743

Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1845

Death Location: Stockbridge, Henry, Georgia, United States

Father: Richard Burks

Mother: Frances Horsley

Spouse(s): Lenora Harris

Children(s): Elisha Burks, Matthew Burke, David Burk, John Burks, Robert Burks, William Jr, Richard Burks

In 1743, William Burks entered the world in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States, born to Richard Burks And Frances Fanny Horsley. William Burks married Lenora Harris, and had children including David Burk, Elisha Burks, John Burks, Matthew Burke, Richard Burks, Robert Burks, William Robert Burks Jr. William Burks passed away in 1845 in Stockbridge, Henry, Georgia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1743, William Burks entered the world in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States, born to Richard Burks And Frances Fanny Horsley.
  • William Burks married Lenora Harris, and had children including David Burk, Elisha Burks, John Burks, Matthew Burke, Richard Burks, Robert Burks, William Robert Burks Jr.
  • William Burks passed away in 1845 in Stockbridge, Henry, Georgia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Burks
1715–1753
Birth Location: Albemarle Co, Virginia, USA
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Frances Horsley
1713–1753
Birth Location: Hanover, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Lenora Harris
1745–1850
Birth Location: Amelia, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Elisha Burks
1780–1857
Birth Location: Virginia, Wake, North Carolina, United States
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Matthew Burke
1784–1870
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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David Burk
1770–1843
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, United States
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John Burks
1775–1800
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, United States
JB
Robert Burks
1782–1857
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, USA
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William Jr
1782–1820
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, United States
WJ
Richard Burks
1766–
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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William Burks's Ancestors

Self
William Burks
1743–1845
Birth Place: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Parents
Richard Burks
1715–1753
Albemarle Co, Virginia, USA
Frances (Fanny) Horsley
1713–1753
Hanover, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Samuel Burks
1682–1756
Ireland
Mary Davis
1685–1756
Havenhill, Essex, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Jr
1655–1721
Mary Peartree
1660–1721
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1635–

William Burks's Descendants

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William Burks (1743–1845) m. Lenora Harris (1745–1850)
  1. 1. Elisha Burks 1780–1857 m. Patience Dunston 1784–1865
    1. 1. Mary (A.) Burks 1826–1850
    2. 2. Joseph Burks 1812–
    3. 3. Henry Burks 1803–1865 m. M. (Elizabeth) Shields 1803–1870
      1. 1. William (Jackson) Burks 1846–1913 m. Mary (V.) Dickens 1855–1880 m. Margaret (Bethany) Dickens 1857–1943
        1. 1. Zelda (May) Burks 1887–1918 m. Gordon (Fielder) Camp 1885–1987
        2. 2. John (Hill) Burks 1884–1950
        3. 3. Ralph Burks 1892–1974
        4. 4. Alpha (Jackson) Burks 1901–1936
        5. 5. Elizabeth (Bell) Burks 1881–1960
        6. 6. Jessie (Alma) Burks 1896–1980
        7. 7. Charles (D.) Burks 1890–1914
        8. 8. Effie (Griffin) Burks 1889–1956
      2. 2. Christopher (Columbus) Burks 1828–1886 m. Nancy (Louisa) Conine 1830–1861
        1. 1. Margaret (L.) Burks 1859–1905
        2. 2. Amina Burks 1857–
        3. 3. Helena Burks 1854–
        4. 4. Martha Burks 1851–1922 m. Augustus Adamson 1844–1922
        5. 5. Nancy Burks 1848–1860
        6. 6. Mary (E.) Burks 1847–1886
      3. 3. Patience Burks 1823–1860 m. Hartwell (L) Odum 1814–1880
        1. 1. Hartwell Odum 1852–
        2. 2. Eleany (Carney) Odum 1846–
        3. 3. Sarah (A M) Odum 1848–
        4. 4. Mary (J) Odum 1844–
        5. 5. Harriet (A) Odum 1842–1850
        6. 6. John (Hartwell) Odum 1841–
        7. 7. Reuben Odum 1857–
      4. 4. Tillman (Franklin) Burks 1824–1900 m. Tilley (Ann) Estes 1833–1906
        1. 1. Nancy (J) Burks 1858–1944
        2. 2. Mary (Jane) Burks 1861–1870
        3. 3. Francis Burks 1868–1957
        4. 4. Martha (L) Burks 1870–1915
        5. 5. James (A) Burk 1853–
        6. 6. Elizabeth (E) Burks 1858–1902
      5. 5. G. (David) Burks 1839–1873
      6. 6. Sarah (Elizabeth) Burks 1835–1873
        1. 1. William (Harrison) Dunson 1857–1860
        2. 2. Eugene Dunson 1859–1860
      7. 7. John (H) Burks 1838–1910
      8. 8. Josiah (J) Burks 1830–1905
        1. 1. David (C) Burks 1861–1918
        2. 2. Francis (Massey) Burks 1859–1935
      9. 9. Matilda Burks 1825–1865 m. Hezekiah Ward 1824–
        1. 1. John (C) Ward 1849–
        2. 2. William (F) Ward 1845–
      10. 10. Joseph Burks 1821–1860
        1. 1. E. (A.) Burks 1858–1860
        2. 2. James (J.) Burks 1855–1900
      11. 11. J (Alexander) Burks 1838–1865
      12. 12. Mariah (J) Burks 1834–1880
      13. 13. Abner (C.) Burks 1829–1869 m. Nancy Mobley 1830–1894
        1. 1. William (Henry) Burks 1850–1918 m. Rachel (Elizabeth) Cates 1848–1896 m. Mary (Jane) Crow 1857–1941
        2. 2. Lorena Burks 1867–
        3. 3. Noah (C.) Burks 1867–1892 m. Martha (Laura) Mahler 1870–
        4. 4. Frances (Adella) Burks 1860–1884
        5. 5. Rachael (Elizabeth) Burks 1865–
        6. 6. John (David) Burks 1852–1907
        7. 7. Alora (E "Laura") Burks 1854–1893 m. Oliver (W) Adamson 1851–1929
        8. 8. Imanuel (M) Burks 1857–1924 m. Julia (Ann Luther) Adamson 1859–1920
    4. 4. Jonathan (Josuha) Burks 1805–1860 m. Unity (D) Fowler 1806–1870
      1. 1. Joshua Burks 1849–1850
      2. 2. Frances (Susan) Burks 1835–
      3. 3. Sarah Burks 1833–
      4. 4. Polly BURKES 1827–1902
      5. 5. Henry (J) Burks 1851–1881
      6. 6. M (John) Burks 1844–1896 m. Missouria Roberson 1842–
        1. 1. Parellee Burks 1878–
        2. 2. Emma Burks 1879–
        3. 3. Albert Burks 1871–1954
        4. 4. Lelie Burks 1872–
        5. 5. Salta Burks 1875–
      7. 7. James (E) Burks 1843–1891
      8. 8. Mary (Jane) Burks 1841–1866 m. William (D) Hagan 1840–
      9. 9. Mary (Ann) Burks 1835–1880 m. William (D) Hagan 1825–
        1. 1. Henry Hagan 1869–
        2. 2. Elegy Hagan 1858–
    5. 5. S (Alexander) Burks 1824–1880 m. Tibittia Burk 1824–
      1. 1. Penelope Burk 1858–
    6. 6. Harrison Burks 1803–1870 m. Sarah Yocum 1800–1868
      1. 1. William Burks 1833–1910 m. Americus Hendrix 1844–1892
        1. 1. Abner Burks 1879–
        2. 2. Julius Burks 1873–1946
        3. 3. John (T) Burks 1869–1928
        4. 4. James (M) Burks 1861–1943
      2. 2. Abner (B) Burks 1829–1915
      3. 3. George (W) Burks 1828–1909
      4. 4. Pleasant (L) Burks 1842–1928 m. Sarah (Anne) Bradley 1846–1887 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Jester 1847–1867 m. Eliza 1847–1920
        1. 1. Emily Burks 1867–
        2. 2. Annie Burks 1869–1937
        3. 3. Vanderbilt (B) Burks 1881–1939 m. Nancy (Virginia) Hendrix 1884–1965 m. Jennie Hendrix 1885–
        4. 4. Bonnie Burks 1884–1959
        5. 5. Josephine Burks 1877–
        6. 6. Duncan Burks 1879–1963
        7. 7. Harris Burks 1872–
        8. 8. Isabell Burks 1875–1947
      5. 5. Mary (H.) Burks 1840–
      6. 6. Nancy Burks 1846–
    7. 7. Johnson Burks 1820–1840
    8. 8. George (P.) Burks 1806–1860 m. Sarah (Ann Margaret) Mann 1807–
      1. 1. William (Elisha) Burks 1835–1875 m. Laura (Anna Missouri) Palmer 1837–1911
        1. 1. Milton Burks 1856–1912
        2. 2. Laura (Anna) Burks 1873–1896
        3. 3. Posten Burks 1861–1936
        4. 4. Bedora (Madonna) Burks 1876–1941
        5. 5. Robert (S) Burks 1869–1945
        6. 6. Stonewall (Jackson) Burks 1871–1922
        7. 7. George (H) Burks 1863–1880
        8. 8. Lenora (Arkane) Burks 1867–1945
        9. 9. Mary (Marcella) Burks 1859–1933
        10. 10. William (Hasten) Burks 1861–1936 m. Mary (Agnes) Agnew 1866–1947
      2. 2. Mary (C) Burks 1834–
      3. 3. John (J) Burks 1832–
      4. 4. William Burks 1830–
    9. 9. Jesse Burks 1810–1850 m. Sarah Caldwell 1817–
    10. 10. Jasper Burks 1815–1850
  2. 2. Matthew Burke 1784–1870
  3. 3. David Burk 1770–1843
  4. 4. John Burks 1775–1800
  5. 5. Robert Burks 1782–1857 m. Susannah Dunston 1780–1865
    1. 1. Tillman Burks 1815–1894
    2. 2. Rebecca Burks 1803–1832
    3. 3. Nathan Burks 1805–1860
    4. 4. John (Brinkley) Burks 1807–1886
    5. 5. Jesse (K) Burks 1809–
    6. 6. Asbury Burks 1820–
    7. 7. Willis Burks 1821–
    8. 8. Wiley Burks 1817–1889 m. Mary Dollar 1817–1893
      1. 1. Joe (W) Burks 1857–
      2. 2. William (J) Burks 1853–1926 m. Nancy C 1859–1953
        1. 1. Iva (Irene) Burks 1891–1925
        2. 2. Mary (Verlinda Quilla) Burks 1889–1978
        3. 3. Lilla (Opal) Burks 1885–1886
        4. 4. Willie (Pauline) Burks 1893–1982
        5. 5. Fannie Burks 1887–1973
    9. 9. Martha Burks 1819–
    10. 10. Silas Burks 1811–
    11. 11. William (Gilbert) Burks 1822–1892 m. Martha (Emma) Gilbert 1858–1915 m. Permelia (Ann) Fridell 1823–1881
      1. 1. Mecia (Ann) Burks 1845–1906
      2. 2. Dock (Edward) Burks 1860–1931
      3. 3. Silas (Asbury) Burks 1848–1927
      4. 4. John (Brinkley) Burks 1846–1919
      5. 5. Emma (Lenora) Burks 1892–1981
      6. 6. Gilbert (Cleveland) Burks 1887–1960
      7. 7. Thomas (Jefferson) Burks 1853–1907
      8. 8. Joseph (William) Burks 1850–1900
      9. 9. Lelia (Octavia) Burks 1885–1920
      10. 10. James (Henry) Burks 1856–1860
    12. 12. Elijah (H) Burks 1823–
  6. 6. William (Robert Burks) Jr 1782–1820 m. Mary (Polly) Dunston 1780–1865
    1. 1. William (Gilbert) Burks 1822–1892
  7. 7. Richard Burks 1766–

William Burks's Timeline

18 Records

1743
1743
Birth of William Burks
None
1743
1743
Birth of William Burks in , Bedford, Virginia, USA
, Bedford, Virginia, USA
1743
1743
Birth of William Burks in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
1745
1745
Age 2
Birth of William Burks in , Bedford, Virginia, USA
, Bedford, Virginia, USA
1745
1745
Age 2
Birth of William Burks in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
1752
Bet. 1752–1850
Age 9
William Burks resided here in Orange, North Carolina, USA
Orange, North Carolina, USA
1790
1790
Age 47
William Burks resided here in Wake, North Carolina
Wake, North Carolina
1790
1790
Age 47
William Burks resided here in Wake, North Carolina, United States
Wake, North Carolina, United States
1800
Bet. 1800–1926
Age 57
William Burks resided here in Georgia; North Carolina, USA
Georgia; North Carolina, USA
1820
1820
Age 77
William Burks resided here in Burke, Georgia, United States
Burke, Georgia, United States
1830
1830
Age 87
William Burks resided here in Monroe, Georgia, United States
Monroe, Georgia, United States
1840
1840
Age 97
William Burks resided here in Buckingham, Virginia, United States
Buckingham, Virginia, United States
1840
1840
Age 97
William Burks resided here in Newton, Georgia, United States
Newton, Georgia, United States
1842
Bet. 1842–1939
Age 99
William Burks resided here in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1845
1845
Age 102
Death of William Burks in , Henry, Georgia, USA
, Henry, Georgia, USA
1845
1845
Age 102
Death of William Burks in Stockbridge, Henry, Georgia, United States
Stockbridge, Henry, Georgia, United States
1845
1845
Age 102
Death of William Burks in Stockbridge, Henry, Georgia, USA
Stockbridge, Henry, Georgia, USA
1845
1845
Age 102
Death of William Burks in Stockbridge, Henry, Georgia, United States
Stockbridge, Henry, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1745
    Event Place: , Bedford, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1745
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1743
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1743
    Event Place: , Bedford, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1743
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1752–1850
    Event Place: Orange, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [3] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Wake, North Carolina
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Wake, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1800–1926
    Event Place: Georgia; North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Burke, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Monroe, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Buckingham, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Newton, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1842–1939
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: VA, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: , Henry, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: Stockbridge, Henry, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: Stockbridge, Henry, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: Stockbridge, Henry, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.
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