Most of (nearly all of my info come from: Burk(e) Family of Southwest Virginia and the Valley By Dr. John A. Kelly Haverford, PA. 1944 copied and corrected notes of the late Dr. John A. Kelly added by: Mrs. John W. Boswell, Regent Gen. James Breckinridge Chapter, NSDAR Roanoke, Virginia, 1973 (As you can see this was last updated in 1973, I'm sure lots of new info has been discovered.)As for were James was born, I have see it both way, in Ireland coming to America with his parents and then as being born in VA. I can not say which is correct. I lean toward the first as if John Burk (was ) the father of James. John having came to America ca. 1720-25, This son James would have been 10-15 years old. The First mention of James Burk(e) is in Va. records in 1742 when he was a member of Geo. Robinson's co. of Militia on the Roanoke. In 1746 he was administer of the estate of Issac Bane. and in May 1753 he sold 400 acres of land on Goose Creek. He married first Mary"Polly"Bane, and does state all his children was by his first wife Mary. he married Lucretia Rees, Griffith prior to 8-1751. In his will mentions his wife daughter Lucretia. In the Book "3500 Years of Burke's" it says James Burke had at least 10 children. If this is true they are not all accounted for. I don't know.As for an unknown daughter being a Rebecca this to could be. I don't know. In The Book "3500 Years of Burke" the son is called John Edward. John Edward later had a son called Edward. I believe there are one son by James Burke named John Edward Burke, then his son, named Edward. The book names these children ( but I can not say it is all truth) James JR.; Sarah (Wilson); Benjamin; Joseph ; Mary; unknown daughter (Brookshire); unknown daughter (Coleman); Naomi (Pepper) ; John Edward; and Thomas ; James JR. is the disinherited son. I can send you a copy of the will and will do so to you privatly. I am trying to take info from both sources and see what it adds up to. Dr. Kelly's notes and the book "3500 years of Burke" I'm sure there are erros in both, and some I can not prove. Sharing info is the only way we will wade through this, Margrett unknown daughter ==== BURK Mailing List ==== Have you posted your line or query lately? A recently joined cousin may help you make a connection!!! REMINDER... send your messages to: [email protected] =======================================================