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1. Leslie Burke was born Abt. 1819. He married Cecilia Williams Minot. She was born Abt. 1819.
Child of Leslie Burke and Cecilia Minot is:
2 i. Elizabeth Burke, born September 26, 1843 in Vidal Pen.
More About Elizabeth Burke:
Baptism: June 05, 1844, St. Catherine (Source: B0015 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms VIII and IX, 1840-1851, IX, p. 331.)
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1. Maria Tucker (Burke) died Bet. 1886 - 1889.
Notes for Maria Tucker (Burke):
She was a widow in 1886. The terms of her WILL are:
My executors are to sell my half of the furniture and plate in my house and give £30 to Mary Downie, and £4 to Elizabeth Martin.
I leave my house at Elletson Road and all the rest of my estate to my 3 sons and my daughter Elizabeth Sarah Burke, presently residing in Ireland.
Bequests to 3 grandsons.
Signed by "X."
More About Maria Tucker (Burke):
Residence: 1886, Kingston
Will: January 30, 1886
Will recorded: February 26, 1889, Will Book III, folio 223 (Source: B0072 Jamaica Wills 1889, 1914-1923, 1925, Item 1 #6.)
Child of Maria Tucker (Burke) is:
2 i. Elizabeth Sarah Burke.
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1. Moundingo Burke. He met Margaret Burke. She was born Abt. 1728.
More About Moundingo Burke:
Other facts: Surname not stated in record
More About Margaret Burke:
Race/nationality/color: Free Negro
Child of Moundingo Burke and Margaret Burke is:
2 i. Charles Burke, born November 30, 1752.
More About Charles Burke:
Baptism: June 18, 1753, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, I, p 116.)
Race/nationality/color: Free Mulatto.
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1. Patrick John Burke was born Abt. 1754. He met Elizabeth Franks. She was born Abt. 1765.
Notes for Patrick John Burke:
May 15, 1779 agreement for purchase of 12 slaves, originally endorsed 1784
More About Patrick John Burke:
Residence: 1779, Kingston
Residence (2): Parts beyond the seas
More About Elizabeth Franks:
Race/nationality/color: Free Mulatto
Children of Patrick Burke and Elizabeth Franks are:
2 i. Jane Maria Franks Burke, born October 20, 1790.
More About Jane Maria Franks Burke:
Baptism: March 08, 1791, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, I, p. 426.)
3 ii. Maria Burke, born August 31, 1793.
More About Maria Burke:
Baptism: May 17, 1794, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, II, p. 17.).
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1. Peter Burke was born Abt. 1810. He married Eliza Welby February 04, 1835 in St. Thomas (Source: B0074 St. Thomas BMB II & III, 1817-1841, III, p. 165.). She was born Abt. 1810.
More About Peter Burke:
Occupation: 1835, Apprentice to Hordleymere
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1. Quashie Burke was born Abt. 1810. He met Elizabeth McLean. She was born Abt. 1810.
More About Quashie Burke:
Occupation: 1835, Laborer
Race/nationality/color: Maroon
Residence: 1835, Moore Town, Portland
More About Elizabeth McLean:
Race/nationality/color: Maroon
Children of Quashie Burke and Elizabeth McLean are:
2 i. Daniel George Burke, born Abt. 1826.
More About Daniel George Burke:
Age: June 1835, About 9 yrs
Baptism: June 07, 1835, Portland (Source: B0019 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms III-IIIb, 1835-1836 & 1845-1849, III, p. 129 #184.)
Race/nationality/color: Maroon
Residence: 1835, Moore Town, Portland
3 ii. Thomas Edward William Burke, born 1833.
More About Thomas Edward William Burke:
Age: June 1835, 14 mths
Baptism: June 07, 1835, Portland (Source: B0019 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms III-IIIb, 1835-1836 & 1845-1849, III, p. 129 #185.)
Race/nationality/color: Maroon
Residence: 1835, Moore Town, Portland
4 iii. Abraham William Burke, born June 1837.
More About Abraham William Burke:
Baptism: May 23, 1838, Portland (Source: B0002 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms IV-VII, 1834-1845, IV, p. 318.)
Race/nationality/color: Maroon
Residence: 1838, Moore Town
5 iv. ? Burke, born October 30, 1844 in Good Hope, Portland (Source: B0038 Jamaica Parish Register Birth I & II, 1844-1846, I, p. 113 #25.).
More About ? Burke:
Other facts: Child was not yet named
Registration: By Daniel Burke.
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1. Redmond (Theophilus) Burke was born Abt. 1766. He met Margaret Elizabeth Adams. She was born Abt. 1766.
More About Margaret Elizabeth Adams:
Race/nationality/color: Free Quadroon
Children of Redmond Burke and Margaret Adams are:
2 i. ? Burke, born Bef. June 19, 1782.
More About ? Burke:
Baptism: June 19, 1782, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, I, p. 312.)
3 ii. John Burke, born February 03, 1791.
More About John Burke:
Baptism: May 10, 1792, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, I, p. 445.)
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1. Richard Burke was born Abt. 1824. He married Sarah (Burke). She was born Abt. 1824.
More About Richard Burke:
Occupation: Laborer
Children of Richard Burke and Sarah (Burke) are:
2 i. Edward Burke, born February 06, 1848.
More About Edward Burke:
Baptism: July 27, 1849, Manchester (Source: B0046 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms XI & XII,1846-1850, XII, p. 420 #303.)
Fact: Twin
3 ii. Joseph Burke, born February 06, 1848.
More About Joseph Burke:
Baptism: July 27, 1849, Manchester (Source: B0046 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms XI & XII,1846-1850, XII, p. 420 #304.)
Fact: Twin.
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1. Richard Burke was born Abt. 1763. He met Ann. She was born Abt. 1763.
More About Ann:
Race/nationality/color: Free quadroon
Child of Richard Burke and Ann is:
2 i. Eleanor Burke, born December 17, 1788.
More About Eleanor Burke:
Baptism: November 27, 1791, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, I, p. 437.)
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1. Richard Burke was born Abt. 1817. He married Elizabeth Clash July 23, 1842 in Bath, St. Thomas (Source: B0041 Dissenter Marriage Registers I & II-IV, 1835-1843, III, p. 47.). She was born Abt. 1817.
More About Richard Burke:
Occupation: Laborer
Residence: Bath, St. Thomas
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1. Robert Burke was born Abt. 1839. He married Sarah Ann (Burke). She was born Abt. 1839.
More About Robert Burke:
Occupation: Bet. 1865 - 1872, Laborer
Race/nationality/color: Black
Residence: 1865, Turn Over
Residence (2): 1872, Unity Valley, Portland
More About Sarah Ann (Burke):
Race/nationality/color: Black
Children of Robert Burke and Sarah (Burke) are:
2 i. Augustus Emanuel Burke, born December 09, 1864.
More About Augustus Emanuel Burke:
Baptism: June 04, 1865, Portland (Source: B0044 Jamaica Parish Register Baptism XVI & XVII, 1863-1871, XVI, p. 459 #63.)
Residence: 1865, Turn Over
3 ii. Esther Elizabeth Burke, born November 24, 1868.
More About Esther Elizabeth Burke:
Baptism: May 30, 1869, Portland (Source: B0045 Jamaica Parish Register Baptism XVIII and XIX, 1861-1871, XIX, p. 425 #194.)
4 iii. Martha Ann Burke, born January 14, 1871.
More About Martha Ann Burke:
Baptism: February 25, 1872, Portland (Source: B0011 Jamaica Law 6 Register Baptisms II & III, 1872-1874, II, p. 55.)
Race/nationality/color: Black
Residence: 1872, Unity Valley
5 iv. Michael Uriah Banting Burke, born August 14, 1873 in Unity.
More About Michael Uriah Banting Burke:
Baptism: March 29, 1874, Portland (Source: B0011 Jamaica Law 6 Register Baptisms II & III, 1872-1874, III, p. 403 #18.)
Race/nationality/color: Black
6 v. Charlotte A. G. Burke, born Bef. 1875.
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1. Robert Burke was born Abt. 1816. He married Susan Robins March 06, 1841 in Portland (Source: B0012 Jamaica Parish Register Marriage III & IV, 1838-1855, IV, p. 55 #11.). She was born Abt. 1816.
More About Robert Burke:
Residence: 1841, Portland
More About Susan Robins:
Residence: 1841, Portland
More About Robert Burke and Susan Robins:
Marriage banns: 1841
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1. Robert Burke was born Abt. 1818. He married Sarah Hibbert November 05, 1843 in Clarendon (Source: B0012 Jamaica Parish Register Marriage III & IV, 1838-1855, III, p. 206 #88.). She was born Abt. 1818.
More About Robert Burke:
Residence: 1843, Clarendon
More About Sarah Hibbert:
Residence: 1843, Clarendon
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1. Robert Coynter Burke was born Abt. 1824. He met Esther Forbes. She was born Abt. 1824.
More About Esther Forbes:
Occupation: 1849, Domestic
Child of Robert Burke and Esther Forbes is:
2 i. Matilda Thomasina Rupercion Burke, born August 13, 1849.
More About Matilda Thomasina Rupercion Burke:
Baptism: December 07, 1849, Spanish Town, St. Catherine (Source: B0048 Jamaica Parish Register New Series II, 1848-1860, p. 76 #227.)
Residence: 1849, Spanish Town, St. Catherine.
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1. Robert Orgill Burke was born Abt. 1854. He married Dianah Jane Afflick February 19, 1879 in Port Antonio, Portland (Source: B052 Jamaica Law 6 Marriages 1876-1880 IV, p. 42.). She was born Abt. 1854.
More About Robert Orgill Burke:
Occupation: Carpenter
Residence: Norwich, Portland
Marriage Notes for Robert Burke and Dianah Afflick:
Bachelor/spinster of full age. By banns
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1. Thomas Burke was born Abt. 1797. He married Emily Robertson November 13, 1822 in Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, I, p. 249.). She was born Abt. 1797.
More About Thomas Burke:
Occupation: 1833, Chaisemaker
Race/nationality/color: Free Brown
Residence: 1824, Kingston
Residence (2): Bet. 1831 - 1833, Parade, Kingston
Residence (3): Bet. 1829 - 1831, Orange St., Kingston
Notes for Emily Robertson:
Name spelled Robinson at baptism of first child.
More About Emily Robertson:
Race/nationality/color: Free Brown
More About Thomas Burke and Emily Robertson:
Status of bride/groom: Spinster/bachelor
Children of Thomas Burke and Emily Robertson are:
2 i. Sarah Ann Burke, born May 21, 1824.
More About Sarah Ann Burke:
Baptism: July 06, 1824, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, II, p. 413.)
Race/nationality/color: Free Brown
3 ii. James Robertson Burke, born January 14, 1827.
More About James Robertson Burke:
Baptism: April 03, 1827, Kingston (Source: B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 16 #222.)
Race/nationality/color: Colored
4 iii. Mary Paton Burke, born October 31, 1828.
More About Mary Paton Burke:
Baptism: April 04, 1829, Kingston (Source: B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 45 #93.)
Race/nationality/color: Colored
Residence: 1829, Orange St., Kingston
5 iv. John Rickson Burke, born October 19, 1830.
More About John Rickson Burke:
Baptism: January 28, 1831, Kingston (Source: B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 74 #51.)
Race/nationality/color: Colored
Residence: 1831, Parade, Kingston
6 v. Thomas Burke, born November 16, 1832.
More About Thomas Burke:
Baptism: January 14, 1833, Kingston (Source: B004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms II, p. 3 #39.)
Residence: 1833, Parade, Kingston.
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1. Thomas Burke was born Abt. 1751. He married Elizabeth Sowden March 20, 1776 in Trelawny (Source: B0006 Trelawny Parish Register I, 1771-1839, p. 142.). She was born Abt. 1751.
Children of Thomas Burke and Elizabeth Sowden are:
2 i. Sarah Burke, born April 08, 1778.
More About Sarah Burke:
Baptism: May 03, 1778, Trelawny, Jamaica (Source: B0006 Trelawny Parish Register I, 1771-1839, p. 7.)
Residence: Trelawny
3 ii. John Thomas Burke, born June 15, 1780.
More About John Thomas Burke:
Baptism: November 06, 1782, St. James (Source: B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 36.)
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1. Thomas Burke was born Abt. 1773. He married Anne Whitehorne McCook July 28, 1798 in St. Ann/Trelawny (Source: (1) B0005 St. Ann Parish Register BMB Vol IV, 1765-1826, IV, p. 87., (2) B0006 Trelawny Parish Register I, 1771-1839, p. 87.). She was born Abt. 1773.
Notes for Anne Whitehorne McCook:
She was baptized on the day she was married.
More About Anne Whitehorne McCook:
Baptism: July 28, 1798, St. Ann (Source: B0005 St. Ann Parish Register BMB Vol IV, 1765-1826, p. 87.)
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1. Thomas Burke was born Abt. 1807. He met Frances Byndlos. She was born Abt. 1807.
More About Frances Byndlos:
Residence: 1832, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
Child of Thomas Burke and Frances Byndlos is:
2 i. Indiana Burke, born Bef. August 1832.
More About Indiana Burke:
Baptism: May 08, 1832, Spanish Town, St. Catherine (Source: B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 125 #42.)
Race/nationality/color: Brown
Residence: 1832, Spanish Town, St. Catherine.
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1. Thomas Burke was born Abt. 1849. He met Mary Ann Norris. She was born Abt. 1849.
Child of Thomas Burke and Mary Norris is:
2 i. Alexander Nathaniel Burke, born Bef. July 1874.
More About Alexander Nathaniel Burke:
Baptism: July 29, 1874, Rose Cottage, Portland (Source: B0017 Jamaica Law 6 Baptisms IV & V, 1874-1877, IV, p. 191.)
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1. Thomas Burke was born Abt. 1847. He married Charlotte Dyce May 29, 1872 in Port Antonio, Portland (Source: B0007 Jamaica Law 6 Register Marriages I, 1871-1876, p. 227.). She was born Abt. 1847.
More About Thomas Burke:
Occupation: 1872, Sawyer
Residence: 1872, Stony Hill
More About Charlotte Dyce:
Residence: 1872, Burlington, Portland
More About Thomas Burke and Charlotte Dyce:
Marriage Fact: The groom signed by X
Status of bride/groom: Spinster/bachelor
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1. Thomas Burke was born Abt. 1852. He married Mary Eleanor Minor June 06, 1877 in Port Antonio, Portland (Source: B0010 Jamaica Law 6 Register Marriages II & III,1871-1878, p. 279.). She was born Abt. 1852.
More About Thomas Burke:
Occupation: 1877, Sawyer
Residence: 1877, Cooper's Hill
More About Mary Eleanor Minor:
Residence: 1877, John's Hall
More About Thomas Burke and Mary Minor:
Status of bride/groom: Spinster/bachelor
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1. Thomas Barnett Burke was born Abt. 1824. He married Letitia (Burke). She was born Bet. 1830 - 1834, and died November 27, 1864 in Bernard St., Kingston (Source: B0033 Kingston Baptism Marriage Burial V, 1846-1851, & VII 1858-1871, V, p. 484 630/64.).
More About Thomas Barnett Burke:
Occupation: 1860, Coachman
Residence: 1860, Bernard St., Kingston
Residence (2): Princess St., Kingston
More About Letitia (Burke):
Residence: 1864, Bernard St., Kingston
Children of Thomas Burke and Letitia (Burke) are:
2 i. Caleb Alexander Burke, born Bef. November 19, 1849.
More About Caleb Alexander Burke:
Baptism: November 19, 1849, Kingston (Source: B0033 Kingston Baptism Marriage Burial V, 1846-1851, & VII 1858-1871, V, 274/50.)
Residence: Princess St., Kingston
3 ii. Louisa Maude Barnett Burke, born December 28, 1860 in Bernard St., Kingston (Source: B0033 Kingston Baptism Marriage Burial V, 1846-1851, & VII 1858-1871, V, 144/61 #496.)
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1. Thomas William Burke was born Abt. 1837. He married Diana (Burke). She was born Abt. 1837.
More About Thomas William Burke:
Occupation 1: 1862, Planter
Occupation 2: 1874, Laborer
Residence: 1874, Hope
Children of Thomas Burke and Diana (Burke) are:
2 i. Emily Burke, born February 08, 1862 in St. Andrew (Source: B0033 Kingston Baptism Marriage Burial V, 1846-1851, & VII 1858-1871, 357/62.).
3 ii. Charles Uriah Burke, born Bef. November 28, 1874 in Hope,St. Andrew.
More About Charles Uriah Burke:
Baptism: November 28, 1874, St. Andrew (Source: B0017 Jamaica Law 6 Baptisms IV & V, 1874-1877, IV, p. 281.)
Residence: 1874, Hope, St. Andrew.
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1. Ulick Michael Burke died Bet. 1820 - 1822.
Notes for Ulick Michael Burke:
The 1811 Almanac lists him as the owner of "Brook Hill" with 63 slaves and 4 stock.
The 1825 Jamaica Almanac lists him as the owner of "Brookhill" in the Port Morant Division of St. Thomas in the East, with 57 slaves and 2 stock.
In the Index to the Inventories in the Archives, Spanish Town, there were the following entries:
Inventory #135, 218: 2/12/1822, appraisers were appointed. Oaths issued to administrators.
Inventory #140, 105, 1824-1825
Inventory #140, 183.
From the Inventory I only wrote down the names of the slaves who adopted the Burke surname, as "Burke" was the name I was researching at that time. [This information was extracted from the records and is provided for information only.]
ORIGINAL NAME, CHRISTIAN NAME, OCCUPATION, CONDITION VALUE
Jack, John Burke, Driver, elderly, £160
Princes, Richard Burke, Field, healthy, £160
Hercules, Charles Burke, Field, elderly, £90
Milo William, William Burke, houseboy, healthy, £100
John Burke,
Margaret Burke,
Agnes Burke,
Jannet Burke,
Amelia Burke,
Ann Burke
More About Ulick Michael Burke:
Residence: Ireland
Residence (2): 1820, St. Thomas
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1. Ulick Burke died January 1756.
More About Ulick Burke:
Burial: January 17, 1756, St. Catherine (Source: B0080 St. Catherine BMB I & II, 1669-1825, I, p. 311.)
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1. Ulick Burke was born Abt. 1802. He met Sarah Dyce. She was born Abt. 1802.
More About Ulick Burke:
Race/nationality/color: Black
More About Sarah Dyce:
Race/nationality/color: Black
Residence: 1827, Port Antonio, Portland
Child of Ulick Burke and Sarah Dyce is:
2 i. John James Burke, born Bef. January 14, 1827.
More About John James Burke:
Baptism: January 14, 1827, Port Antonio, Portland (Source: B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 227 #12.)
Race/nationality/color: Black.
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1. Ulysses Burke was born 1790, and died June 1826.
More About Ulysses Burke:
Age: 1826, 36 yrs
Burial: June 21, 1826, Kingston (Source: B0024 Jamaica Parish Register Burials I & II, 1826-1844, I, p. 5 # 127.)
Race/nationality/color: White
Residence: Duke Street, Kingston
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