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1. Wellesley Burke was born Abt. 1819. He met Henrietta O'Grady. She was born Abt. 1819.
More About Wellesley Burke:
Residence: 1845, Red Church St., Spanish Town, St. Catherine
Child of Wellesley Burke and Henrietta O'Grady is:
2 i. Wellesley Burke, born August 24, 1844.
More About Wellesley Burke:
Baptism: November 1845, St. Catherine (Source: B0015 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms VIII and IX, 1840-1851, IX, p. 338.)
Residence: 1845, Red Church St., Spanish Town.
1. William Burke was born Abt. 1799. He married Letitia Woodcock October 27, 1824 in Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, I, p. 254.). She was born Abt. 1799.
More About William Burke:
Occupation: Slave
More About Letitia Woodcock:
Race/nationality/color: Free Black
1. Dr. William1 Burke was born Abt. 1773. He met Sarah Goldson. She was born Abt. 1773.
Notes for Sarah Goldson:
Also spelled Golson
More About Sarah Goldson:
Race/nationality/color: Free Quadroon
Children of William Burke and Sarah Goldson are:
2 i. William2 Burke, born July 03, 1798; died April 13, 1801.
More About William Burke:
Baptism: December 24, 1798, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, II, p. 71.)
Burial: The Strangers' Burial Ground, Kingston
3 ii. Thomas Burke, born May 16, 1800.
More About Thomas Burke:
Baptism: August 17, 1801, Kingston (Source: B061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms II, p. 111.)
4 iii. Julia Maria Burke, born September 07, 1802.
More About Julia Maria Burke:
Baptism: December 26, 1802, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, II, p. 129.)
5 iv. Bridget Burke, born August 1804; died October 1808.
More About Bridget Burke:
Baptism: November 14, 1804, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, II, p. 151.)
Burial: October 29, 1808, N. ground, Kingston (Source: B0089 Kingston Parish Register BMB VI, 1851-1859; Burials I & II 1722-1825, II, p. 323.)
Race/nationality/color: Bet. 1804 - 1808, Quadroon
6 v. Mary Barton Burke, born July 06, 1806.
Notes for Mary Barton Burke:
Second baptism at age "about 2 yrs 3 mths," on the same day as brother Edmund.
More About Mary Barton Burke:
Age: November 1808, 2 yr 3 mth
Baptism: July 28, 1806, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, II, p. 171.)
Baptism (2): November 05, 1808, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, II, p. 200.)
7 vi. Edmund Burke, born September 1808.
More About Edmund Burke:
Age: November 1808, Abt 2 mths
Baptism: November 05, 1808, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, II, p. 200.)
Race/nationality/color: Free Quadroon
8 vii. John Mitchell Burke, born March 07, 1811.
More About John Mitchell Burke:
Age: August 1811, Abt 4 mths
Baptism: August 24, 1811, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, II, p. 236.)
Baptism (2): January 27, 1814, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, II, p. 267.)
1. William Burke was born Abt. 1859.
More About William Burke:
Residence: 1909, 42 West St., Kingston
Child of William Burke is:
2 i. Herbert Harold Burke, born Abt. 1884. He married Vera Berdencia Burke December 12, 1909 in All Saints Church, Kingston (Source: B0034 Kingston Register of Marriages 1896-1911, 386/1909.); born Abt. 1884.
More About Herbert Burke and Vera Burke:
Marriage Fact: Witness: Marie Burke.
Generation No. 1
1. William1 Burke was born Abt. 1798, and died Bef. January 08, 1855. He married Elizabeth Staines Mendes August 24, 1823 in St. Andrew1. She was born February 20, 1807, and died March 22, 1890 in 39 Duke Street, Kingston2.
Notes for William Burke:
His WILL mentions his wife Elizabeth Staines Burke, his son Alexander Ebenezer Burke and his daughters Julia Jane, Frances Catherine and Mary Elizabeth. He left property at #17 Tower Street. He also had sons William Thomas Burke and Samuel Constantine Burke.
More About William Burke:
Occupation: Bet. 1833 - 1844, Watchmaker
Race/nationality/color: Free person of color
Residence: 1823, Kingston
Residence (2): Bet. 1827 - 1833, Harbour Street, Kingston
Residence (3): Bet. 1834 - 1844, 14 Church Street, Kingston
Will Probated: January 08, 18553
More About Elizabeth Staines Mendes:
Baptism: December 01, 1807, Kingston4
Residence: 1823, Kingston
Residence (2): Bet. 1834 - 1844, 14 Church St., Kingston
More About William Burke and Elizabeth Mendes:
Marriage: August 24, 1823, St. Andrew5
Marriage contract: 1823
Status of bride/groom: Spinster
Children of William Burke and Elizabeth Mendes are:
2 i. William Augusta2 Burke, born November 26, 1823.
More About William Augusta Burke:
Baptism: March 29, 1824, Kingston6
+ 3 ii. George Christopher Burke, born July 05, 1825.
4 iii. Frederick Morris Burke, born May 18, 1827, and died January 17, 1877 at Dover Castle in St. Thomas in the Vale. He married Ann Falkner March 18, 1872 in Harewood Church, St. Catherine7; born 1828.
More About Frederick Morris Burke:
Age: 1872, 45 yrs
Baptism: June 30, 1827, Kingston8
Occupation: 1872, Planter
Race/nationality/color: Colored
Residence: 1827, Harbour St., Kingston
Residence (2): 1872, Dover Castle
More About Ann Falkner:
Age: 1872, 44 yrs
More About Frederick Burke and Ann Falkner:
Marriage: March 18, 1872, Harewood Church, St. Catherine9
Status of bride/groom: Spinster/bachelor
5 iv. Anthony Burke, born February 01, 1829; died March 1829.
More About Anthony Burke:
Age: March 1829, Infant
Baptism: March 03, 1829, Kingston10
Burial: March 31, 1829, Kingston11
Race/nationality/color: Colored
Residence: 1829, Harbour St., Kingston
6 v. Allan Garrett Burke, born March 18, 1830.
More About Allan Garrett Burke:
Baptism: April 20, 1830, Kingston12
Race/nationality/color: Colored
Residence: 1830, Harbour St., Kingston
7 vi. William Thomas Burke, born May 11, 1831; died May 20, 1887 in SW corner of Tower Street and Rosemary Lane, Kingston13.
More About William Thomas Burke:
Baptism: June 30, 1831, Kingston14
Race/nationality/color: Colored
Residence: 1831, Harbour St., Kingston
+ 8 vii. Samuel Constantine Burke, born February 10, 1833 in Kingston; died May 23, 1900.
+ 9 viii. David Francis Burke, born May 05, 1835 in Church Street, Kingston.
10 ix. Julia Jane Burke, born January 28, 1837 in Church Street, Kingston; died Bet. 1897 - 1902.
Notes for Julia Jane Burke:
WILL of JULIA JANE BURKE:
of Kingston
I give to SARAH CATHERINE BURKE £10.
to GEORGE ARTHUR BURKE £10.
All the rest of my estate goes to my sister FRANCES CATHERINE BURKE, and she is my executrix.
Dated September 4, 1897.
Witnesses: HANNAH MARY MATTOS, ISABEL JULIA NATHAN.
Probated January 17, 1903.
Lib IX, Folio 171
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More About Julia Jane Burke:
Baptism: March 14, 1837, Kingston15
Probate: January 17, 1903
Will: September 04, 1897, Lib IX Folio 17116
11 x. Frances Catherine Burke, born March 18, 1839 in Church Street, Kingston; died October 24, 1938.
More About Frances Catherine Burke:
Baptism: May 14, 1839, Kingston17
+ 12 xi. Alexander Ebenezer Burke, born May 02, 1843 in Kingston; died Bet. 1889 - 1891.
13 xii. Mary Elizabeth Burke, born September 20, 184418; died October 17, 1891 in 39 Duke Street, Kingston19.
Notes for Mary Elizabeth Burke:
WILL of MARY ELIZABETH BURKE:
of Kingston, spinster.
I give to my dear sisters JULIA JANE BURKE and FRANCES CATHERINE BURKE [line in the fold of the will disintegrated] all my estate, real personal and mixed and not in any way to be subject or liable to the debts contracts control or interference of any husband whom either of my said sisters may intermarry. And I nominate and apoint my said sisters as Executrixes of my Will.
Dated this ___day of September 1876.
Witnesses: W. BAGGETT GRAY and C. FRANKLIN LEE.
Filed in Records Office January 9, 1903.
Lib. IX, Folio [--] 3
More About Mary Elizabeth Burke:
Baptism: November 02, 1844, Kingston20
Cause of Death: Heart disease, cancer (uncertain)
Probate: January 09, 1903
Residence: 12 ( or 14?) Church St., Kingston
Residence (2): 1876, Kingston
Will: September 1876, Will Book Lib IX Fol 3
Generation No. 2
3. George Christopher2 Burke (William1) was born July 05, 1825. He married Isabella Lyon January 01, 1850 in Kingston21. She was born Abt. 1825.
Notes for George Christopher Burke:
WILL of George Christopher Burke of Kingston, tavern keeper.
To my wife Isabella Lyon Burke during her life, and then to my child Alice Thirlwall Burke...
To my sisters Julia Mary Eliza Burke.....
More About George Christopher Burke:
Baptism: July 17, 1825, Kingston22
Will: December 08, 1856
Will Probated: January 07, 1857, L.O.S. 127 Fol 19123
More About George Burke and Isabella Lyon:
Marriage: January 01, 1850, Kingston24
Children of George Burke and Isabella Lyon are:
14 i. Alice Thirwell3 Burke, born May 10, 1850.
More About Alice Thirwell Burke:
Baptism: July 21, 1850, Kingston25
15 ii. Herbert Wavel Burke, born August 21, 1852 in Church Street, Kingston.
8. Samuel Constantine2 Burke (William1) was born February 10, 1833 in Kingston, and died May 23, 190026. He married Sarah Catherine Peynado, daughter of Captain J. C. Peynado. She was born Abt. 1844.
Notes for Samuel Constantine Burke:
WILL of SAMUEL CONSTANTINE BURKE of Kingston, and of Newington, St. Andrew, Solicitor.
I give to my sons SAMUEL CONSTANTINE BURKE and EDWARD ESTERNET BURKE my law library and office furniture.
I direct my Executor and executrix to lay out £600 in the purchase of a house in trust for my sisters JULIA JANE BURKE, FRANCES CATHERINE BURKE, and MARY ELIZA BURKE during their natural lives and after the death of the last survivor it is to become part of my residual estate.
I give to my executors my share in house in Upper Church Street, Kingston, upon same trust for my sisters for life and after their death to my residuary estate.
All the rest of my estate I give to my dear wife SARAH CATHERINE BURKE, her heirs and executors in trust to take the profits and annual produce thereof for her own use during her life, and after her decease in trust for my children SARAH CONSTANCE (the wife of Captain Vincent Garland), CATHERINE PEYNADO (the wife of JOHN B. LUCIE SMITH), SAMUEL CONSTANTINE BURKE, EDWARD ESTERNET BURKE, HELEN LOUISE BURKE, and SPENCER THORNTON BURKE,and any other children which may hereafter be begotten by me with my wife.
The trustees are to invest the monies and proceeds [a list of approved investments is given].
I appoint my wife executrice, trustee, and guardian of my children who may be under age, and after her death each of my children as they reach the age of 21 years.
Dated May 24, 1891.
Witnesses LEONARD GRAY and W. PATRICK LEE
CODICIL
I revoke the instructions to my executors to lay out £600 to purchase a house upon trust for my sisters.
I continue to devise to my executors my share in the house in Upper Church Street, Kingston, for my sister FRANCES CATHERINE BURKE for life.
I revoke all devises in my will to my son SAMUEL CONSTANTINE BURKE and I revoke his appointment as executor and trustee after the death of his mother.
Dated February 28, 1899.
Witnesses COLIN GEORGE CAMPBELL, ARTHUR E. MURRAY.
Witness attested May 30, 1900
Filed in Records Office June 14, 1900. Lib VIII, folio 218
Title to lands in St. Thomas known as The Rhine registered July 9, 1912.
Entered in Records Office September 15, 1908, Lib. 137, Folio 76.
More About Samuel Constantine Burke:
Baptism: April 03, 1833, Kingston27
Occupation: 1867, Solicitor
Occupation (2): 1874, Assistant Attorney General
Probate: June 14, 1900
Residence: 1833, Harbor Street, Kingston
Residence (2): Bet. 1867 - 1874, Newington (Pen), St. Andrew
Will: February 28, 1899, Will Book Lib 8 Fol 218
More About Sarah Catherine Peynado:
Fact: 1867, Name listed as Sarah Ann on Samuel's baptismal record
Children of Samuel Burke and Sarah Peynado are:
16 i. Edward Esternet3 Burke.
17 ii. Samuel Constantine Burke, born August 25, 1867 in Newington, St. Andrew; died September 01, 1953 in Half Way Tree, Jamaica28.
Notes for Samuel Constantine Burke:
Died at age 86
More About Samuel Constantine Burke:
Baptism: October 12, 1867, St. Andrew29
Occupation: 1890, Barrister-at-Law of the Inner Temple
Occupation (2): 1953, Retired Resident Magistrate
18 iii. Helen Louise Burke, born October 03, 1872 in St. Andrew30.
19 iv. Spencer Thornton Burke, born September 12, 1873 in Newington, St. Andrew; died 1911. He married Helena Maude Taylor October 07, 1903 in St. Michael's Church, Kingston31.
More About Spencer Thornton Burke:
Baptism: October 11, 1874, St. Andrew32
Race/nationality/color: Fair
More About Spencer Burke and Helena Taylor:
Marriage: October 07, 1903, St. Michael's Church, Kingston33
20 v. Sarah Constance Burke. She married Captain Vincent Garland.
21 vi. Catherine Peynado Burke. She married John B. Lucie Smith.
9. David Francis2 Burke (William1) was born May 05, 1835 in Church Street, Kingston. He married Louise Maria Crape February 1858 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti34, daughter of William Arthur Crape. She was born Bet. 1836 - 1837.
More About David Francis Burke:
Age: February 1858, 23 years
Baptism: July 02, 1835, Kingston35
Occupation: 1858, Watchmaker
Residence: February 1858, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
More About Louise Maria Crape:
Age: February 1858, 21 years
Residence: February 1858, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
More About David Burke and Louise Crape:
Marriage: February 1858, Port-au-Prince, Haiti36
Status of bride/groom: Spinster
Child of David Burke and Louise Crape is:
22 i. George Arthur3 Burke, born 1860; died June 30, 1945. He married (1) Caroline Ann Mowat April 26, 1887 in St. Michael's Church, Kingston. He married (2) Amy Heslop Simpson November 08, 1911 in St. Michael's church, Kingston37; born 1879.
More About George Arthur Burke:
Age: November 1911, 51 yrs
Occupation: Bet. 1911 - 1916, Collector of Taxes, Westmoreland38
Occupation (2): 1882, entered the civil service
Residence: 1911, King's Lodge, Savannalamar, Westmoreland
More About George Burke and Caroline Mowat:
Marriage: April 26, 1887, St. Michael's Church, Kingston
More About Amy Heslop Simpson:
Age: 1911, 32 yrs
Occupation: 1911, Gentlewoman
Marriage Notes for George Burke and Amy Simpson:
Witnesses, H. H. DUNN and FRED A. RITCHIE
More About George Burke and Amy Simpson:
Marriage: November 08, 1911, St. Michael's church, Kingston39
Status of bride/groom: Spinster/Widower
12. Alexander Ebenezer2 Burke (William1) was born May 02, 1843 in Kingston40, and died Bet. 1889 - 1891. He met Maria Louisa Sequet. She was born Abt. 1850.
Notes for Alexander Ebenezer Burke:
Will of ALEXANDER EBENEZER BURKE of Kingston, Solicitor.
My executors to raise money on my life insurance to pay off mortgage on 53 Town Street, Kingston, the property of SARAH ELIZABETH DESDUNES and 49 Port Royal St, Kgn, the property of WALTER LUNIN MAGNUS.
I give to MARIE MALVINIA HECKS the wife of JOHN THOMAS HECKS now of Savannalamar, premises in Savannalamar, and policy for £100 on her husband's life that she paid for and I held in trust.
I sign over to MRS. MARGUERITE STAINES now residing at 50 Duke Street policy on
my life on which she pays premiums.
All the rest of my estate to my mother ELIZABETH STAINES BURKE and my sisters
JULIA JANE BURKE and FRANCES CATHERINE BURKE.
Executors: my brother SAMUEL CONSTANTINE BURKE, and my friend HERBERT
AUGUSTUS CUNHA .
Dated 7/30/1889.
Witnesses: W. PAGGETT GREEN, RENCHLIN JACOBS, GODFREY GEORGE GUNTER.
Affidavits 8/3/1891.
Counted by WILLIAM ROSTRICH LEE of Kingston, articled clerk 9/18/1891, before
WILLIAM LEE J.P., Kingston.
IV, 380
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More About Alexander Ebenezer Burke:
Occupation: Bet. 1873 - 1889, Solicitor
Probate: September 24, 1891, Will Book Lib 4 Fol 380
Residence: Bet. 1873 - 1889, Kingston
Will: July 30, 1889, Will Book Lib 4 Fol 38041
Witness: 1882, Will of William P. Taylor
Children of Alexander Burke and Maria Sequet are:
23 i. Alexander Everard3 Burke, born September 14, 1873. He married Everton Blanche Hylton Lewis June 02, 1900 in Kingston Parish Church42.
More About Alexander Everard Burke:
Baptism: October 21, 1873, Kingston43
Race/nationality/color: Colored
More About Alexander Burke and Everton Lewis:
Marriage: June 02, 1900, Kingston Parish Church44
24 ii. Aubrey Mapletoft Burke, born February 16, 1875 in 23 East Queen Street, Kingston. He married (1) Amy Ann Depass August 26, 1897 in Kingston Parish Church45; born November 25, 1877. He married (2) Hilda Maud Broderick September 01, 1937 in St. George's Church, Kingston.
More About Aubrey Mapletoft Burke:
Baptism: April 01, 1875, Kingston46
Race/nationality/color: Brown
Residence: 1875, 23 East Queen Street, Kingston
More About Aubrey Burke and Amy Depass:
Marriage: August 26, 1897, Kingston Parish Church47
More About Aubrey Burke and Hilda Broderick:
Marriage: September 01, 1937, St. George's Church, Kingston
Endnotes
1. B0088 St. Andrew Parish Register Baptism, Marriage, Burial II, 1807-1826, II, p. 153.
2. BC1251 Kingston deaths 1890-1892, AA6197.
3. B112 Will Books/Original Wills, L.O.S. 127, Fol 51.
4. B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, II, p. 409.
5. B0088 St. Andrew Parish Register Baptism, Marriage, Burial II, 1807-1826, II, p. 153.
6. B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, II, p. 409.
7. B0007 Jamaica Law 6 Register Marriages I, 1871-1876, p. 187.
8. B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, II, p. 18 #278.
9. B0007 Jamaica Law 6 Register Marriages I, 1871-1876, p. 187.
10. B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 44 #73.
11. B0024 Jamaica Parish Register Burials I & II, 1826-1844, I, p. 23 #40.
12. B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 61 #114.
13. BC1249 Kingston deaths 1887-1889, AA2500.
14. B004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms II, p. 81 #183.
15. B0090 Kingston Parish Register BMB II-IV, 1837-1848, p. 4 #71.
16. B0071 Jamaica Supreme Court Wills 1904-1913, 1917-1919, 1921.
17. B0090 Kingston Parish Register BMB II-IV, 1837-1848, p. 55 #184.
18. B0038 Jamaica Birth Register I & II, 1844-1846, I, p. 46 #73.
19. BC1251 Kingston deaths 1890-1892, AA8379.
20. B0090 Kingston Parish Register BMB II-IV, 1837-1848, p. 67 #351.
21. B0033 Kingston Parish Register BMB V, 1846-1851, & VII 1858-1871, 1/1850.
22. B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, II, p. 426.
23. B112 Will Books/Original Wills.
24. B0033 Kingston Parish Register BMB V, 1846-1851, & VII 1858-1871, 1/1850.
25. B0033 Kingston Parish Register BMB V, 1846-1851, & VII 1858-1871, V, p. 151 #441.
26. B928 Monumental Inscription.
27. B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, II, p. 11 #182.
28. B922 E-mail from a correspondent, 1997
29. B0045 Jamaica Parish Register Baptism XVIII and XIX, 1861-1871, XVIII, p. 435 #328.
30. B0014 Jamaica Law 6 Register Baptisms I, 1870-1872.
31. BC1213 Kingston Register of Marriages 1896-1911, AA236.
32. B0017 Jamaica Law 6 Baptisms IV & V, 1874-1877, IV, p. 282 #25.
33. BC1213 Kingston Register of Marriages 1896-1911, AA236.
34. B659 British Consular Register of Marriages, p. 7, 1850-1891 solemnized at Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
35. B0019 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms III, 1835-1836 & Civil Births IIIb, 1845-1849, IIIa, p. 16 #221.
36. B659 British Consular Register of Marriages, p. 7, 1850-1891 solemnized at Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
37. BC1213 Kingston Register of Marriages 1896-1911, 150/11.
38. B136 "Who's Who in Jamaica" 1916.
39. BC1213 Kingston Register of Marriages 1896-1911, 150/11.
40. B0033 Kingston Parish Register BMB V, 1846-1851, & VII 1858-1871, 303/1843.
41. B0070 Jamaica Supreme Court Wills 1892-1903.
42. BC1213 Kingston Register of Marriages 1896-1911, AA90.
43. B0011 Jamaica Law 6 Register Baptisms II & III, 1872-1874, III, p. 292 #600.
44. BC1213 Kingston Register of Marriages 1896-1911, AA90.
45. BC1213 Kingston Register of Marriages 1896-1911, AA79.
46. B0017 Jamaica Law 6 Baptisms IV & V, 1874-1877, IV, p. 420 #41.
47. BC1213 Kingston Register of Marriages 1896-1911, AA79.
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1. William Burke was born Abt. 1811. He married Jane Barnett September 11, 1836 in St. Thomas (Source: B0074 St. Thomas BMB II & III, 1817-1841, III, p. 212 #250.). She was born Abt. 1811.
More About William Burke:
Residence: 1836, St. Thomas
More About Jane Barnett:
Residence: 1836, St. Thomas
Marriage Notes for William Burke and Jane Barnett:
Two entries later there is another entry for William Burke. The bride's name looks like Jane Peronet, and the marriage date is 9/18.
More About William Burke and Jane Barnett:
Marriage banns: 1836
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1. William Burke was born Abt. 1811. He married Jane Peronet September 18, 1836 in St. Thomas (Source: B0074 St. Thomas BMB II & III, 1817-1841, III, p. 212 #252.). She was born Abt. 1811.
More About William Burke:
Residence: 1836, St. Thomas
More About Jane Peronet:
Residence: 1836, St. Thomas
1. William Burke was born Abt. 1852.
Child of William Burke is:
2 i. Hermine Burke, born Abt. 1877. She married Arthur Patrick Broughton November 29, 1902 in 34 Duke St., Kingston (Source: B0034 Kingston Register of Marriages 1896-1911.); born 1881.
More About Arthur Patrick Broughton:
Occupation: printer
More About Arthur Broughton and Hermine Burke:
Marriage Fact: Witness: R. A. Burke, Louise Burke.
1. William Burke was born Abt. 1794. He met Sarah Engleton. She was born Abt. 1794.
More About William Burke:
Race/nationality/color: Free person of color
More About Sarah Engleton:
Race/nationality/color: Free person of color
Child of William Burke and Sarah Engleton is:
2 i. Samuel Engleton Burke, born April 27, 1819.
More About Samuel Engleton Burke:
Baptism: February 05, 1820, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, II, p. 353.)
Race/nationality/color: Free person of color.
1. William Burke was born Abt. 1814. He married Eliza Cosens December 28, 1839 in Portland (Source: B0016 Jamaica Parish Register Marriage I & II, 1826-1839, II, p. 244 #88.). She was born Abt. 1814.
More About William Burke:
Occupation: 1842, Laborer
Residence: 1839, Portland
Residence (2): 1842, Bog
More About Eliza Cosens:
Occupation: 1837, Apprentice
Occupation (2): 1839, Laborer
Residence: 1839, Bog
More About William Burke and Eliza Cosens:
Marriage banns: 1839
Children of William Burke and Eliza Cosens are:
2 i. Jane Burke, born January 1837.
More About Jane Burke:
Baptism: February 12, 1837, Portland (Source: B0002 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms IV-VII, 1834-1845, IV, p. 296.)
Residence: 1837, Bog
3 ii. Catherine Burke, born May 27, 1839.
More About Catherine Burke:
Baptism: July 07, 1839, Portland (Source: B0002 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms IV-VII, 1834-1845, IV, p. 339.)
Residence: Bog
4 iii. William Burke, born December 04, 1841.
More About William Burke:
Baptism: January 23, 1842, Portland (Source: B0002 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms IV-VII, 1834-1845, IV, p. 242.)
Residence: 1842, Bogg.
1. William Burke was born Abt. 1816. He married Jane Fleming December 12, 1841 in St. Thomas by license.(Source: B0012 Jamaica Parish Register Marriage III & IV, 1838-1855, IV, p. 186 #77.). She was born Abt. 1816.
More About William Burke:
Residence: 1841, St. Thomas
More About Jane Fleming:
Residence: 1841, St. Thomas
1. William Burke was born Abt. 1824. He married Ann (Burke). She was born Abt. 1824.
More About William Burke:
Occupation: 1850, Laborer
Residence: 1850, Mt. Felix, St. Thomas in the East
Child of William Burke and Ann (Burke) is:
2 i. Henry Burke, born February 12, 1849.
More About Henry Burke:
Baptism: August 11, 1850, St. Thomas in the East (Source: B0013 Jamaica Parish Register New Series III, 1849-1854, p. 329 #642.)
Residence: 1850, Mt. Felix, St. Thomas in the East.
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1. William Burke was born Abt. 1824. He met Isabella Elizabeth Clair. She was born Abt. 1824.
More About William Burke:
Occupation: 1849, Private 2nd W. I. Regiment
Residence: 1849, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
More About Isabella Elizabeth Clair:
Residence: 1849, Spanish Town
Child of William Burke and Isabella Clair is:
2 i. William Burke, born August 15, 1849.
More About William Burke:
Baptism: December 26, 1849, St. Catherine (Source: B0048 Jamaica Parish Register New Series II, 1848-1860, p. 75 #212.)
Residence: 1849, Spanish Town, St. Catherine.
1. William Burke was born Abt. 1827. He met Elizabeth Neale. She was born Abt. 1827.
More About William Burke:
Occupation: Carpenter
Child of William Burke and Elizabeth Neale is:
2 i. Sophia Anne Burke, born April 06, 1852.
More About Sophia Anne Burke:
Baptism: December 06, 1852, Spanish Town, St. Catherine (Source: B0048 Jamaica Parish Register New Series II, 1848-1860, p. 150 #304.)
Residence: 1852, King Street, Spanish Town, St. Catherine.
1. William Burke was born Abt. 1848. He married Diana Ritche January 01, 1873 in Grove, St. Andrew (Source: B0007 Jamaica Law 6 Register Marriages I, 1871-1876, p. 320.). She was born Abt. 1848.
More About William Burke:
Occupation: Laborer
Residence: Hope
Marriage Notes for William Burke and Diana Ritche:
Bachelor/spinster of full age. By banns.
1. William Burke was born Abt. 1851. He met Sophronia Maria Nichols. She was born Abt. 1851.
More About William Burke:
Occupation: 1876, Planter
More About Sophronia Maria Nichols:
Residence: 1876, Mt. Ebenezer
Child of William Burke and Sophronia Nichols is:
2 i. Earle Clarke Burke, born February 08, 1868 in Mt. Ebenezer.
More About Earle Clarke Burke:
Baptism: June 04, 1876, Portland (Source: B0017 Jamaica Law 6 Baptisms IV & V, 1874-1877, V, p. 277 #88.)
Race/nationality/color: Colored
Residence: Mt. Ebenezer.
1. William Thomas Burke was born Abt. 1841. He married Theodora Desdemona (Burke). She was born Abt. 1841.
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Residence: 1869, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
Children of William Burke and Theodora (Burke) are:
2 i. Brandah E. Retenella Burke, born November 04, 1866.
More About Brandah E. Retenella Burke:
Baptism: December 11, 1866, St. Catherine (Source: B0043 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms XV, 1861-1867, XV, p. 52 #235.)
3 ii. Christopher Byron Burke, born Bef. July 07, 1869.
More About Christopher Byron Burke:
Baptism: July 07, 1869, St. Catherine (Source: B0045 Jamaica Parish Register Baptism XVIII and XIX, 1861-1871, XIX, p. 37 #322.)
Residence: 1869, Spanish Town, St. Catherine.
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