We need someone with information on this Burket/Burkett family of McMinn Co., TN. 1880-1920. 1) Mary A. (Burket/Burkett) Turner b. June 1839, TN. d. after Apr. 20, 1910, probably in Athens, TN. where she resided. 2) Henry K. Burket/Burkett b. Nov. 1847, TN. d. May 12, 1920, Niota, TN. 3) Lucy Burket/Burkett b. May 1849, TN. d. unknown, probably TN. 4) Jasper Pleasant Burket/Burkett b. ca 1862, GA. d. after Jan 2, 1920, TN. Parents of the above: Mother, Dorcas b. ca 1800-1820 in North Carolina d. after June 3, 1880, TN. Father, may have been Abraham Burger/Burket/Burkett b. ca 1814 in Virginia d. after June 16, 1860 in GA/TN.

hello i am researching DILLER BERKEY (BURKEY) born 1854 in PA. thank you kathy list "mom" for; Germans-to-Phila-L@rootsweb.com Germans-OH-StarkCo-L Blinn-L Brauch-L Hamby-L Hofmann-L Paszotta-L Schumacher-L Vollmer-L family tree;http://community-2.webtv.net/kathy556/DoughertyGordonBaer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CmG.2ACIB/2.12.13.14.1.1 Message Board Post: I cannot tie in your Peter (b. 1850 Johnstown) with my line. Sorry. Many of the Burkeys I have seen from the Johnstown area have been from the Amish Mennonite families of Berks and nearby Counties. Many of them spelled the name Berkey. You may want to look at the Amish Genealogies. I copied a few pages in my research before deciding my line was from elsewhere. I found it at the DAR Library in Washington, DC. There are a few named Peter. The most likely (from the portion I have in file) is Peter (BK21428) b. ca 1851. He marrried twice - no spouses named. He was the 8th child of Peter Berkey (BK2142) and Sarah "Sallie" Wolford. BK2142 was b. 1795 m. ca 1805 and d. 1862. He was known as "Big Peter" and "Young Peter". No places are mentioned. There is another Peter in these genealogies who was in Johnstown though. He is BK21415, b. 1822 and d. 4/16/1907. He m. Anna E. Porter. A footnote says that he was known as "Captain Peter" and was on "the first packet through Johnstown". He was the 5th of 9 children of John Berkey and Anna Berkebile. No children are given for him. A third possibility is Peter Berkey (BK214161) b. 4/28/1847and m. Lydia Stutsman b 1844 -d 1912. Many of these Berkeys were in Somerset Co. PA and later in IN (Jackson County). Another place to look is The Berkey Book by Ruth B. Reichley. I heard she published a second book but have not seen it. The NGS Library in Arlington, VA has a copy of Berkey Book. I hope this helps. Contact me directly, if you can't locate these genealogies and I will copy what I have for you. ...Jim

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CmG.2ACIB/10.15.18.1 Message Board Post: I don't think there is a connection. We have since found out that our Burkey's came from Bavaria to Illinois, and from there moved on to Nebraska. There is a book called the Burkey, Burky, Birky Book written by a Ruth Burkey (I'm not sure of the exact spelling) that apparently documents most of the Burkey families that came to the U.S. I don't have a copy of it, but have seen sections of it. Maybe someone on this board can direct you to a copy. Virginia

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CmG.2ACIB/23.28.1.1.1 Message Board Post: my g grandfather moved to Delaware county, right next to Jay county. Altho he came from Johnstown originally, i know nothing of when or how he got to Muncie (Eaton actually). I suppose it is possible he might have lived in Jay county and be related to your folks. I would like to know. I guess a key would be whether there is any Dunker background in your family. I believe he (Peter) was in Muncie in 1870, as there is a marriage record at that time. He lived thereabouts until 1925, moved to California and died in Riverside or Long Beach in 1929. He was married to a woman named Arabella Thompson. Some of his sons were professional photographers. I can give you a few more details (not too much) if you see anything that rings a bell. Let me know.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burkey, LeMaster, Beebe Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CmG.2ACIB/23.28.1.1 Message Board Post: Martin, Where in Indiana did your Burkey's go to? My children are descended from a Clara Louise Burkey who married Chesley LeMaster. They lived in Jay County, Indiana. Clara was born on 16 December 1894. Her parents were John Burkey & Leafie Theresa Beebe. John Burkey's parents were William Burkey and Lucy Stahl. William's parents were Jonathan & Mary Burkey (according to William's obituary. The obit also says that William was born in Pennsylvania). Cindy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CmG.2ACIB/10.15.18 Message Board Post: hi i am looking for info on my g grandfather from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Peter Burkey, born 1850. He had a son named Franklin Jacob Burkey (grandfather to me) who had a son named Joseph (my uncle). He may have a Dunker (similar to Mennonite) background. any chance for help? I noticed jacob and joseph in your message and thought it was worth a try. thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CmG.2ACIB/23.28.1 Message Board Post: my great grandfather, Peter Burkey, was born in Johnstown, PA in 1850. He named one of his daughters, Margaret. Pretty similar to your family, eh? My mother was also named Margaret Burkey (after her aunt). Any chance you can help me? He moved to Indiana for the better part of his adult life. He may have come from the Dunker religion (similiar to Mennonite) Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CmG.2ACIB/2.12.13.14.1 Message Board Post: my great grandfather, Peter Burkey, was born in Johnstown, PA in 1850. Thats a 60 year gap, but it is still worth asking if you might know anything about him. He moved to Indiana for the better part of his adult life. He may have come from the Dunker religion (similiar to Mennonite) Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CmG.2ACIB/69 Message Board Post: I am looking for Peter Burkey ( g grandather) from Pennsylvania, born in the Mid 1800s. He eventually located in Eaton, Indiana, a few miles north of Muncie. He had several kids there, including Harold Benton Burkey, Franklin Jacob Burkey (my grandfather), Viola Burkey, Margaret Burkey. Some of the kids were professional photographers. Peter Burkey married Arabella Thompson of Ohio about 1880. He may have been married earlier in 1870 or so. Peter Burkey came from a Dunker (similar to Mennonite) family. Any help would be appreciated on Peter or relatives. Thank you

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burkey - Burcky - Birkey - Birky - Birki Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CmG.2ACIB/68 Message Board Post: I have run into a brick wall with my Burkey searches. I can trace back to four brothers that were born in various countries in Europe then immigrated to America by the mid 1800's, they are: John Burkey - b 1777 France Andrew Burcky - b 1780 Switzerland Christian Birkey - b about 1790 Germany Valentine Birky - b 1794 in France There were likely other siblings, but not sure. Valentine is my great-great-great-grandfather. I think he was born in France. He married Elizabeth Unzicker in Germany (Bavaria). He died Sept 12, 1860 in Tazewell County, Illinois. Immigrated about 1843 to America probably from Germany. In Illinois, his family was part of the Mennonite/Amish community. Can anyone help me with information on these four brothers?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CmG.2ACIB/9.27.2.1 Message Board Post: It's very kind of you to offer your information. This is my husband's family and one of his cousins sent me tons of information. However, if there's anything I can check for you, please let me know.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Borkey, Borky, Burkey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CmG.2ACIB/9.27.2 Message Board Post: My Burkeys were Borkeys, Borkys,Birckis and Birkis back to Germany and Switzerland. I would be happy to exchange info to see if we can help each other expand our lines.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CmG.2ACIB/11.31.1 Message Board Post: gosh i just saw your message 2 years later. i hope this male to you. i really don't know. supposedly my g-g grandfather was a circuit rider minister. so she could be. what info do you have ? thanks teresa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CmG.2ACIB/67 Message Board Post: To; C. Burkey, A BIG THANK YOU! for sending me your Burkey file. I am decended from Nathan S. Burkey's son Julius, my father was Norman... Are you related to Nathan? Which line? I have received many bits and pieces of information, but your's is the most comprehensive. Thank's Again!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burkey,Borcky, Borckey, Burki Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CmG.2ACIB/41.1.1.2 Message Board Post: To: Patti Keefer I have limited info on Nathan's parents, brothers, sisters and their spouses. I have limited info on the generations before but would be happy to share what I do have. Nathan was my GG-grandfather. Kathy Burkey Welter

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Borcky, Borckey, Burkey, Birki Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CmG.2ACIB/41.1.2 Message Board Post: To: C. Burkey I would love to have any additional information youo might have about my GGFather. I have been in touch with J A. He has provided some info but I am always looking for more. If there is any info I could provide you I would be happy to. Kathy Welter

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BURKEY, WALBERT, GILTNER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CmG.2ACIB/55.1 Message Board Post: I have discovered that Elizabeth Verdila BURKEY (aka Verdila Elizabeth BURKEY) was married in 1887 to Martin Luther WALBERT, and have sent for the marriage license at the Pottsville PA courthouse, which will hopefully yield more info about Verdila's correct birthdate, names of her parents and her place of birth (I know it is PA, but *where* in PA?). I found her in a few of the census indexes and directories (1890, 1900, 1910) in Tamaqua, Schuylkill co., PA. After Martin WALBERT died, she married a William GILTNER. I never did find any of these folks when I walked the IOOF cemetery in Tamaqua. Anyone here descended from siblings of Verdila Elizabeth BURKEY?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burkey, Whipple Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CmG.2ACIB/65.1.1 Message Board Post: John Burkey (1864-1955) appears to be the brother of my Ancestor Susan (Burkey) Whipple. There parents are William & Lucy. I have pics of John/Leafy's & Lucy's gravestones. I also have a scan of William's obituary and a picture of William, Lucy, & Siblings (including John) that I am willing to share. I found the pic & clipping in my grandmothers things after she passed. Drop me an e-mail at jshazel@direcway.com, with your e-mail address, and let me know what I can send.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burkey, LeMaster, Beebe Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CmG.2ACIB/65.1 Message Board Post: My children are descended from a Clara Louise Burkey who married Chesley/Chesleigh LeMaster in 1913. Clara was born on 16 December 1894 in Jay County, IN and died on 2 November 1985 in Portland, Jay County, IN. She is buried in Salamonia, Jay County, IN. Supposedly her father was John Burkey and her mother was Lefie Theresa Beebe. I am sure there must be a connection with your family. Do you know what the connection might be? Cindy LeMaster