This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jadestarre Surnames: Burke, Mercer, Johnson. Bentley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burke/4384/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on the afore-mentioned people. Henry Washington Burke (AKA Burks, & Burk)Was my gggrandfather. He married Bethania Jane Mercer, AKA Bethany, Bethana, Jane, and also sometimes listed as (possibly confused with)Bethann Johnson. Bethann Johnson did exist and was Henry's 2nd cousin, though she was born in 1854-56 and married to William Bentley. In the 1900 and 1910 censuses Bethany Burke claims her birth year to be 1865, so I doubt highly that Bethany and Bethann are the same person, although not entirely impossible. Dates don't really match up. I am very confused as I cannot find anything at all on the existence of Bethany or Bethania Mercer..Does anyone know anything? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.