William Hoslin Burkes b. March 31, 1817 Alabama d. January 4, 1884 Leake County, Mississippi Wife: Rebecca Jane Bates b. 1826 Alabama d. 1864 Leake County, MS Children: Permelia Ann Charles M. Thomas J. Cintha M. John L. James H. Elizabeth Mary J. Richard Franklin 2nd Wife: Malissa Jane Yates O'Neal ( widow of William Curtis O'Neal ) b. 1832 Georgia d. 1880 Leake County, Ms Children: William Riley Sara Eliza Joseph W.