I'm looking for information relating to my paternal grandfather. Harvey George Burks. He's listed in the SSDI, where his birth year is given as 1898. (My father thinks he was about 5 years older though) Given the time frame that he was born in, you'd think that he was in WWI...but my father's under the impression that my grandfather never served. Supposedly, my great-grandmother was widowed w/several young children and my grandfather was either the oldest or close to the oldest. I have heard stories relating many states, including: Arkansas, Texas, Tenn., Kentucky, etc. I DO know that Harvey George Burks married Charlyn DeWitt (also listed in the SSDI) and they had 2 children...my father, Charles Norman (b. 1942) and my uncle, Lawrence Harlan (sp?) who's about 5 years older. The family moved around a lot...my uncle Larry was born in Winslow, AZ and my father was born in Weed, CA. During my father's childhood, the family generally lived in Northern California and in southern Oregon for a short while (lumber mill work, I believe). Additionally, Harvey George Burks worked on the contruction of Hoover Dam. On a different note, one story that I've heard consistently through the years relates to there being a female Indian marrying into the family a generation or 2 before my grandfather. ...something about this lady marrying a Texas Ranger Burks. I really don't know if the story is true or just something my dad concluded on his own based on my grandfather's looks: over 6 feet, reddish skin, prominent nose/cheekbones. I know I'm looking for a needle in a haystack here but HOPEFULLY there's a descendent of a sibling/cousin/whatever on this list that just might be able to help me! If anyone has come across *any* Harvey Burks (or any derivation thereof!), please contact me via e-mail [email protected] Thank you! Lynette A. Burks Blue Springs, MO ==== 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] =======================================================