Since I have been unable to find my " Burkes" I thought I would pass this on maybe someone can use it. Found these today, in Northumberland Co. Pa. Abstract from "Mount Carmel Ledger" Mr. Martin BURKE and Miss Mary M. HALE were wedded in St. Josephs Catholic Church in Locust Gap on Wed. Oct.12,1893. Mr John CURLEY acted as groomsman and Miss Bridget BURKE was maid of honor. Rev. W.J. BURKE performed the marriage ceremony. next time I found Martin&Mary was in the 1920 Census Martin BURKE head of house age 53, wife Mary age 50 Children: Madaline age 26 John J. age 25 Thomas age 21 Martin Jr. age 17 Francis A. age 14 Harold age 11 Edmond age 6 Hope this is someones family . Blessings, Ellen ==== BURK Mailing List ==== NOTICE !!!! RootsWeb prohibits posting test messages, virus warnings, chain letters, political announcements, current events, missing children reports, flames, etc. (in other words - SPAM) to the list. For information on virus hoaxes see <http://www.vmyths.com/hoax.cfm>. =======================================================