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This file was contributed by: Jean McCullough and Paul Humphrey Ljm39@aol.com PHump29374@aol.com ==================================================================== Our goal is to establish the relationship between John Peartree Burks, son of Samuel & Mary Davis Burks, and the Burks men who left Virginia and settled in Georgia. According to land records in Wilkes County, Georgia, John Burks and wife Mary, along with 5 sons and 3 daughters left the Bedford - Amherst County area of Virginia and settled in Wilkes County, Georgia in 1773. This is documented in an analysis of Pendleton District, South Carolina 1800 census records. ISHAM BURKS, son of Captain JOHN BURKS, was born October 24, 1761, in Amherst County, VA. His mother's name was MARY. When Isham was young he moved with his father and mother from VA to Spartanburgh District, SC, where he lived but a short time then, in 1773, moved to GA and settled in that part which was afterward called Wilkes County, about fifty or sixty miles above Augusta, GA. Per Georgia Land Records - John and Mary Burks arrived from Virginia in Wilkes County, GA in 1773 with 5 sons and 3 daughters. In 1779, per Isham's pension application, John Burks secured a Captain commission of GA Militia and Isham raised a company of volunteers, apparently in the same year. While residing in said Wilkes County, GA, Isham volunteered in 1778 and served not less than six months as a private in the company of his father, Captain John Burks, Colonel Steward's Georgia regiment, and was engaged in guarding the frontier against the Cherokee and Creek Indians. In 1779, through the influence of his father, he was commissioned Captain of Georgia militia and raised a company of mounted volunteers, served twelve months under Colonels Clarke, Pickens and Lee, was at the battle of Kettle Creek and the siege of Augusta. After the Revolutionary War Isham continued to live in Wilkes County, GA area for several years then moved to Spartanburgh District, SC; from there he moved to Pendleton District, SC, thence to Lincoln County, TN and from there to McNairy County, TN. The above is taken from Isham Burks' application for a Revolutionary War pension. The pension application was submitted from McNairy County, Tennessee in 1833. We believe the 5 sons were John Jr., Isham, Samuel, Rowland, and Charles . The 3 daughters were Susannah, Sarah and Mary. Sons William, James Lyon , and Wiley, and daughter Nancy were born in Georgia after 1773. Chesley, David, Thomas, Robert and Joseph were also in the Wilkes County area during this time and may have been children of John and Mary. This John Burks family was in Albemarle and Bedford Counties Virginia in the 1750's. Although there has been much written about the James Lyon Burks family, and the John Burks family, documents have been uncovered that further substantiates the conclusion that this John Burks, a Captain in the Georgia Militia, is the son of John Peartree Burks of Virginia. John and Mary Burks acquired land on Sherrills Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia. The Sherrills Creek area was part of the area that became Taliaferro County, GA. John Burks from Wilkes County signs the Petition of the Liberty Club for the second Continental Congress, 5 July 1777 . In order to eliminate some of the John Burke's from this discussion extensive research was done to determine which John Burks was in fact the father of Isham Burks. Initially the following Burke's were eliminated from consideration: There was a Captain John Burke who married Kitty Elbert, the daughter of Brig. General Samuel Elbert. This Captain John Burke lived in the Savannah, Georgia area and died December 17, 1795. His death was reported in the Savannah Newspaper. They were married at Great Ogeechee on September 22, 1791. General Elbert became a Governor of Georgia. There were many Burke's in Taliaferro County. It appears that all of the "Burke" families immigrated to Taliaferro County from Ireland after the Revolutionary War and were of the Catholic religion. The John Burks family members were Baptist or Methodist. The first Catholic Church in Georgia was built in the area of Wilkes County that was later transferred to Taliaferro County. There were many Burke's in Burke County, Georgia. These Burke's were not related to the John Burks family in Wilkes, Washington or Lincoln County, Georgia. In another Georgia newspaper article: on May 2, 1799 Catherine Burke, widow of Captain John Burke, married Thomas Netherclift, Esq. EARLY BURKS GEORGIA MARRIAGE RECORDS Mary Burks marries Benjamin Slack 19 December 1816 in Wilkes County. (Mary daughter of Joseph) Nancy Burks marries Thomas Y. Gill (McGill) on 11 July 1816 in Wilkes County. (Nancy daughter of Joseph) Susannah Burks marries Paul Crutchfield on 31 December 1792 in Wilkes County. (Possible daughter of Capt. John & Mary Burks) Sarah Burks marries Daniel Heard on 27 October 1808 in Wilkes County. (Sarah daughter of Joseph Burks) William Burks marries Elizabeth Cade on 28 May 1818 in Wilkes County. Possible son of Joseph Burks) Wylie P. Burks marries Frances D. Render on 4 Sept. 1828 in Wilkes County. [There are two Wylie Burks mentioned in records: 1) Benjamin Burks Kendrick biography and 2) Wiley P. Burks named in Joseph's will.] Joseph H. Burks marries Winnifred Cade 2 July 1829 in Wilkes County. (Named in Joseph Burks' Will ) Charles S. Burks marries Elizabeth Armstrong 24 June 1830 in Wilkes County. There are many John Burks land transactions listed in the Wilkes County, Georgia Deed Books. For example, on December 2, 1791 John Burks sold 100 acres of land on both sides of Newford Creek to James Jordan. John Burks, Jr. and George Crutchfield witnessed this transaction. In 1798, James Jordan sold this land to Joseph Burks. On August 2, 1791 John Burks sold 100 acres on both sides of Newford Creek to John Wittick. Samuel Burks was a Witness. In The Wilkes County papers 1773-1833 John Burks is listed with 350 acres. The exact date is not shown. In the ROSTER OF REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS IN GEORGIA, VOLUME III, Compiled by Ettie Tidwell McCall, Comp., Baltimore Genealogical Publishing Company 1969, Page 275, line 19, "The Earliest Settlements in Wilkes County", Burks, John, From VA, 350 Acres on Sherrills Creek, Warrant 12/7/1773. Folio 76-78 Book of Mixed Records, Wills, Administrations, Deeds, 1777-1778 "Estate sale of Demsey Hinton, John Burks is one of the purchasers, 19 November 1779. On 8 October 1790, Thomas Wooten sold 260 acres on both sides of Pistol Creek including the plantation where John Burks now lives, adjacent to Elijah Clark to Thomas Davis. John Burks and Isham Burks were Witnesses. (Note: This establishes that there were two John Burks, as a person could not witness his own document.) On September 1787, John Burks sold 100 acres on Newford Creek to Isaac McLendon. Rowland Burks was witness. On March 26, 1788 John Burks sold 135 acres on Newford Creek to Elijah Walker. On December 5, 1788 John Burk and Mary, his wife sold 200 acres on the south for of Broad River to Robert Poage. Mary signed with (X) and also released dower rights. On March 19, 1789, John Burks and Mary sold 300 acres to Leonard Phillips. Randle Burks was witness. GA Microfilm Record GRG2-2740, Frames 80 and 206: Capt. Willie Pope's District, No. 59 John Burk, Wilkes Co., 1354 acres of second class land and one slave, adjacent in No. 60 Isham Burk with no property. Job Hinton & John Thirmond lived on either side of the Burk's. The lands of Capt. Pope's district (designated R) were on the Newford, Pistol & Chickasaw Creeks and Broad River until 1803 when the area south of Pistol Creek was combined with an area from Dist. A to form Dist. TT, and was again split in 1796 with the eastern portion going into Lincoln County, GA. In a publication in the Macon, GA library the following was found: "Creation of the Record" (Document describes the districts of Wilkes County, GA) District R, Captain Pope commanded the district being designated as District R in 1790. Landowners returned lands on Newford Creek, Pistol Creek, Chickasaw Creek, and Broad River waters in 1792. The district was reduced by that part cut off in formation of Lincoln County in 1796. (See the author's An 1800 Census for Lincoln County for further details regarding the taxpayers put into Lincoln County.) The district was reduced again in 1803 in the formation of another district to be designated as the 180th Georgia Military District. The area covered by District R in 1790 included what is now all the 181st District and the upper half of the 180th District in Wilkes County and that part of Lincoln County in the 188th District north of Newford Creek. On April 20, 1784 Colonel E. Clark issued a certificate to John Burks for 575 acres of land in Washington County, Georgia. The certificates states that he was a Captain of Minute Man though not an inhabitant of this state at the time of enlistment. The date of enlistment is not shown but is assumed to be on or before 12/7/1773. On May 27, 1784 Colonel E. Clark issued a certificate to Roland Burks that entitled him to 287-1/2 acres in Washington County. Broad River runs along the north boundary of the original Wilkes and Lincoln Counties, Georgia. Pistol and Newford Creeks are in the Northeast corner of the original Wilkes County and extend through the North section of Lincoln County, GA. They end at the Savannah River, which is the South Carolina and Georgia state line. Sherrill Creek was located in the Western part of the original Wilkes County. Sherrills Creek ends at the South Fork of Little River. This area is now in Taliaferro County. See Wilkes County Maps next TWO Files. The following Military Certificates of Georgia 1776 - 1800 are on file in the Surveyor General Department: Burke, James Private, GA Cont. Line; deceased prior to May 1784; survived by Mary Burke. Burkes, Silas Soldier in Bn. of Minute Men and Militia Soldier. Burks, John Captain in Bn. of MinuteMen. Burks, Joseph Soldier in Bn. of MinuteMen. The Surveyor General of Georgia records include the following Headright and Bounty Grant in Washington County, GA: Isham Burkes, 1785. Washington County was established February 25, 1784 from the Indian Cession of November 1, 1783. The following Burks (also listed Burk, Burke, & Burkes) were granted land in the counties indicated below: Charles Burk, Wilkes, Grant Book UUUU, Pg. 151, 100 acres in 1790. Charles Burke, Wash'ton, Grant Book III, pg. 225 & 857, 487-1/2 ac in 1785. Charles Burke, Wilkes, Grant Book BBBB, pg. 846, 287-1/2 ac in 1794. Charles Burke, Wilkes, Grant Book HHH, pg. 745, 700 ac in 1785. Charles Burke, Wilkes, Grant Book III, pg. 117 &151, 1100 ac in 1785. Charles Burke, Wilkes, Grant Book KKK, pg. 503, 450 ac in 1786. Charles Burke, Wilkes, Grant Book LLL, pg. 473, 700 ac in 1787. David Burke, Washington, Grant Book KKK, pg 210, 287-1/2 ac in 1786. David Burke, Wilkes, Grant Book SSS, page 88, 200 acres in 1789. Jno. Burke, Wilkes, Grant Book PPP, pg. 445, 300 acres in 1788. Jno. Burke, Wilkes, Grant Book QQQ, page 581, 285 acres in 1789 Nimrod Burke, Wash'ton, Grant Book HHHH, pg. 744, 300 ac in 1794. Nimrod Burke, Wash'ton, Grant Book EEEE, pg. 731.732, 600 ac in 1794. Nimrod Burke, Wash'ton, Grant Book PPP, pg. 141-147, 550 ac in 1788. Robt. Burke, Wilkes, grant Book XXX, pg. 245, 200 ac in 1792. Thos. Burke, Wilkes, Grant Book CCCCC, pg. 246, 100 ac in 1799. Thos. Burke, Wilkes, Grant Book EEEE, pg. 733, 100 ac in 1794. Thos. Burke, Wilkes, Grant Book SSSS, pg. 745, 200 ac in 1795. Thos. Burke, Wilkes, Grant Book TTTT, pg. 749, 100 ac in 1795. Thos. Burke, Jr, Wilkes, Grant Book XXX, pg. 294, 200 ac in 1793. Charles Burkes, Wilkes, Grant Book DDD, pg. 44 & 45, 1700 ac in 1784. David Burkes, Lincoln, Grant Book DDDDD, pg 512, 78 ac in 1801. Isham Burkes, Wash'ton, Grant Book GGG, pg. 435, 287-1/2 ac in 1785. John Burkes, Wilkes, Grant Book NNN, pg. 240-572, 500 ac in 1787. Jno Burks, Wash'ton, Grant Book FFF, pg. 257, 575 ac in 1784. The following 1790 Census for Wilkes County, Georgia was prepared from Tax Returns and lists the military district for each. (Compiled by Frank Parker Hudson) The heading is BURKE - also Burk, Burkes, Burks, Birk, and Birks: Charles (By Guardian) District DD Charles, District DD-10 David, District D Fleming, District KKK-50 Isham, Districts A & R James, (By Guardian) District DD John, District R-51 John, District Q Joseph, District R-52 Robert, District HHH-26 Robert, District DDD-667 Thomas, Sr., District HHH-66 Thomas, Jr., District KKK-55 William, District Q-17 The above should establish the timeline for arrival and residence in the counties of Wilkes, Taliaferro, Lincoln and Washington Counties, Georgia by John Burks and his family. In the late 1700's John and several members of his family left Georgia and traveled to South Carolina. The South Carolina Census indicates Captain John Burks and wife Mary were in the Wilkes County, GA area in 1794. John and Mary established residence in SC after that date and they were counted during the Census of 1800. There were many land transactions in South Carolina by John Burks, Roland Burks and Isham Burks. Isham's pension application clearly establishes their presence in Pendleton and Spartanburg Districts. Isham sold 200 acres of land in the Pendleton District of SC in November 1806. John Sr. sold land in 1803. John Jr. sold land in 1805. On March 19, 1811 the State of Tennessee granted a certificate of land transaction to John Burks, Sr. for eighty acres in Lincoln County, Tennessee. Shortly after that date James Lyon Burks did travel to TN and became a soldier in the Army of TN for the War of 1812. After the war, in 1814, he returned to GA and later settled in Scott County, MS, where he died. James Lyon Burks is Isham Burks' (born 1761) brother. He served in the War of 1812, Sergeant in Capt. Moses Thompson's Company, 3rd. (Copeland's Regiment, West Tennessee Militia, was drafted in Wilson County, Tenn. mustered in at Lincoln County, TN and released at Lincoln County, TN. After the 1811 land transaction John Burks Sr. is not found again. It is believe that James Lyon Burks traveled to Lincoln County, TN because John Burks, Sr. was there and perhaps died there between 1811 and 1817. Mary was not found after that 1811. In 1815 and 1817 land was granted to John Burks (believed to be John Jr.) in Lincoln County and in 1815 Isham Burks was granted land in Lincoln County, TN. In 1824 land was granted to John Burks in the 9th district of McNairy County, Tennessee. Isham sold land in Lincoln County, TN in 1817. The following were residents of Indian Land in 1819 - Sequatchie & Marion Counties, TN & Jackson County, AL: Charles Burks, Isham Burks, Sr., Isham Burks, Jr., John Burks, William Burks, & John Burks. Sequatchie & Marion Counties are northwest of Chattanooga. This Isham Burks, born 1759 in VA was a Vet of Rev. War also. However, he settled in Boone County, MO and died there. Many people confuse Isham Burks born in 1759 in VA with the Isham Burks born in 1761 in VA, but moved to Georgia and finally settled in McNairy County, TN. Isham Burks, born 1759, names his parents in his Bible as John and Sarah Burks and wife as Elizabeth (Rowland) Burks . He gives his name and his wife's name and birth date as: Isham, b. 1759 and Elizabeth Rowland, b. 14 Jan 1764. His children were also named and they were: Charles, b. 11 Oct 1780; Sally, b. 15 July, 1782;Betsy, b. 27 Feb 1786; Robert Rowland, b. 6 May 1789, d. 20 Dec 1791; Nancy, b. 23 July 1791; Isham, Jr. b. 8 Nov 1794; John, b 21 July 1797; William, b. 28 Sept 1800; Mahala, b 3 Dec 1801; Wesley, b. 27 May 1806; and James Pane, b. 29 May 1808.) This Bible page was removed from the family Bible and used as documentation to secure Revolutionary War widow's benefits for Elizabeth. To further differentiate between the two Ishams, here is information submitted by Isham Burks I, to secure his Revolutionary War benefits telling of their journey from Virginia. "29 Aug. 1829. Boone Co. Mo. Isham Burks, Sr. declares he left Burksville, Cumberland co., KY, in March 1818 or 1819 to move to the Black Water with about thirty-one children and grandchildren. By the time they reached Franklin Co. Tenn., he found he had incurred considerable expense in traveling and concluded to stop for a season. He raised a crop and owing to the high price of grain and other necessaries he had nearly expended all his money. He and his children moved to Jackson's Purchase in the upper end of Alabama. When he left Tennessee he had only $17 left of the money he brought from Cumberland County. There he found corn and meat and salt higher in price than in Tennessee and was compelled to contract a considerable debt in order to keep his family from suffering. He sent his eldest son Charles Burk to Kentucky to collect money from Thomas Emmerson who owed him $1000 in two bonds but could not get one cent. Charles bartered one bond to Peter Simmerman for dry goods worth $500 and 20 per cent on the goods above their selling price. The proceeds went to pay his debts and support his children. Since 1818 he has lost by death eight horses and mares and six milch cows. He sold his wagon and gear to John Burks and was to receive $100. Shortly afterward he was murdered and his estate was not sufficient to pay his debts. He lost his wagon also. Three years ago in November he started from Jackson co. Ala. To Boone Co. Mo., in a two- horse stage with his son-in-law George Sexton and his wife. He brought his property and four persons in the stage 600 or 700 miles. Since then most of his wants have been supplied by a tender son-in- law and daughter." The Isham Burks born 1759, traveled from VA, first to KY, and then to AL and to MO. This Isham Burks born 1759 is believed to be the brother of John Burks, Sr., both sons of John Peartree Burks. Isham Burks, son of Capt John & Mary Burks, is listed in the Lincoln County, TN Census in 1820 and Isham, Rowland, and Rachel are listed in the 1830 McNairy County, TN Census. Rachel is the wife of Roland. Deed from State of Tennessee to ISHAM BURKS, dated 19th January 1817, Grant No. 9820. Page 405 - 5th April 1817 - Deed from ISHAM BURKS of Lincoln County, TN to Benjamin Butler of same place for 26-1/4 acres of land in Lincoln County lying on the head waters of a south branch of Cold Water Creek of Elk River and adjoining a 20 acre tract in the name of Michael Robertson. Said land granted by the State of Tennessee to the said ISHAM BURKS on 19th January 1817 by No. 9820. Witnesses: William C. Kennedy and James Childress. Registered 19th July 1817. Isham Burks is listed in the 1820 Tennessee Census, as residing in Lincoln County, TN and with him are 2 males 10-16 years of age, and 1 male less than 10 and a female 16-26. He is listed as over 45. Thomas Burks was born about 1812 in SC; he would have been less than 10. Joseph & Rowland were born in 1805 & 1807 in SC, respectfully. They would have been 10 - 16 years of age. Sarah was born about 1803 and would have been about 17. Isham Burks was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1833, while a resident of McNairy County, TN. Isham Burks is listed in the 1830 McNairy County Census and with him is a 10-15 year old male. Also listed are Rowland Burks and Joseph Burks, both listed as 20-25 years of age. If 10 years is added to the 2 in 1820 census this is a possible match since no other Burks are listed in that age range in the 1820 census, making them sons of Isham. Isham applies for a Revolutionary War pension in 1833 in McNairy County, S- 3093, GA. No record has been found listing Isham' death. If born in 1761 he would have been 72 when he applied for his pension. His burial is not listed in the cemetery publications in the Library in McNairy County. The 1840 McNairy County Census lists Rowland and Joseph Burks in the 30-40 age ranges. Thomas J Burks and a Rowland H Burks are listed in the 20-30 age range. The 1850 Census lists both Joseph and Thomas Burks, ages 45 and 38 respectfully, and Joseph is a Methodist Clergyman. Thomas Burks has a son William, born 1847 and 3 years of age. Thomas' wife is Mary Hubbell, age 33. Mary is believed to be from Pulaski County, TN. If Thomas & Joseph were Sons of Isham, he would have been in SC from 1805 - 1812. This is possible since he is in Lincoln County, TN in 1817 -1820. Thomas J. Burks and wife Mary are listed in 1860 census. However, Thomas J. is not listed in 1870 census. Mary is listed in Hardin County with son Green Burks, age 18 and a George W. Pitman, male, age 9. Mary is not listed in the Hardin County census in 1880. Apparently Thomas J. died in 1860's and Mary died in 1870's. Place of burial unknown. William S. Burks is the father of Arlie Burks. The Shackleford Funeral Home records list William Sidney Burks' death 21APR1931, with burial at the Shiloh Cemetery and Tom J. Burks is listed as his father and Mary Z. Hubbell is listed as his mother. Census records confirm the father and mother. Information provided for the death certificate by Sidney Eli Burks, W.S. Burks youngest son. The sole purpose of this paper is to establish the family relationship of the Burks that moved to McNairy County, TN, to Jasper and Talbot Counties, GA and Scott County, MS to John Peartree Burks and Sarah Isham in VA. The documents on file clearly establish that connection. SUMMARY: We believe that Capt. John Burks and Isham Burks I are brothers. The Bible record of Isham I establishes his relationship to John (Peartree) and Sarah (Isham) Burks and the records of Capt. John living in the same counties at the same time with John Peartree gives us a tie with John and Sarah as well. Capt. John and wife Mary left Amherst County the same year that John Peartree died and there is no further record of John in Amherst County, VA. It is possible that Joseph was another son of John as well as Charles as they also went to Georgia and established records there. Exactly how many children John Peartree had is not known. John Peartree Burks was born before 1733 because he came into Goochland and Albemarle courts in early 1740's, making him much older. He could have had a son born in 1730's and 40's. This would fit with the age of Capt. John Burks as his birth date is estimated to be ca 1742-43 based on the ages of his children, the oldest being 13 in 1773. These records also disprove any connection to Mary KENDRICKS as the wife of Capt. John Burks of Georgia. Mary and her husband John Burks left Virginia and settled in Kentucky per all the records of that family. This John Burks was born 14 July 1779 in Virginia but went to Barren County, Kentucky where he lived, died in 1826 and was buried. This is according to records in Barren County, KY. Barren County court records show this couple hired a representative to try and obtain Mary's inheritance from her deceased father John Kindrick in Virginia. This lawsuit is also recorded in "CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT OF VIRGINIA" as indicated in the footnote. We welcome any comments and/or corrections, as long as they are supported with documented facts. This is a work in progress and we will continue to research these Burks lines. If you have anything to share or questions you would like to ask, please feel free to contact either of us. Paul Humphrey Email: PHump29374@aol.com Jean McCullough Email: Ljm39@aol.com 1800 Census of Pendleton District, South Carolina. Special publication of the National Genealogical Society, Number 26 - Washington, D.C. 1963 Revolutionary War Pension Application of Isham Burks Georgia Pioneers vol8, p. 81 s/ Mar 19, 1789 r/ Feb 13, 1793 Rhesa Howard and Charles Linn, of Wrightsborough, Esqrs., to Thomas Meriwether, Sr., for œ430, 450 a. on Booth Br., a mile from the Savannah R. Bounded by Thomas Loyd, Thomas Lanton, and Mordecai Sheftall, of Chatham Co. Granted to Charles Burks(?) July 5, 1779. Family Bible of James Lyon Burks giving birth date of 1791. The B.B. Kendrick Biography on page 7 established relationship to Nancy Burks Kendrick. "Nancy had Burks ride over for her brother, James Burks, who lived five miles away." "This was the second of May, 1815. Little more than twelve years before Sheldrick Kendrick and Nancy Burks had been married in Wilkes County. Sheldrick had been left some property by his father Jones, and Nancy was given a cow and a hog; some household articles by her mother." Reference: B.B. Kendrick Biography, page 4. Source: 1800 Census of Pendleton District, South Carolina, Published: Special publication of the National Genealogical Society, Number 26 - Washington, D.C. 1963 "Georgia Citizens and Soldiers of the American Revolution," by Robert Scott Davis Will of Joseph Burks, filed in Wilkes County, Georgia and recorded 19 December 1828. Will of Joseph Burks, filed in Wilkes County, Georgia and recorded 19 December 1828. Will of Joseph Burks, filed in Wilkes County, Georgia and recorded 19 December 1828. Will of Joseph Burks, filed in Wilkes County, Georgia and recorded 19 December 1828. Will of Joseph Burks, filed in Wilkes County, Georgia and recorded 19 December 1828. Will of Joseph Burks, filed in Wilkes County, Georgia and recorded 19 December 1828. "Early Records of Georgia, Volumes I & II, Wilkes County," compiled by Grace Gillam Davidson War of 1812 Federal records From Adjutant General's Office, War Department, Washington, D.C. Family Bible Revolutionary War Pension Application Marriage Record in "Early Marriages, Wills and Some Revolutionary War Records - Botetourt, Va," by Anne Loving Warrell, page 9 Isham Burks Revolutionary War Pension Application from General Services Administration, Washington, D.C. & "A Compilation of Revolutionary Service Records of veterans buried in the State of Missouri" by Mrs. Hale Houts. Published in 1966, page 37 1773 March 18th. An Inventory and appraisement of the estate of John Partree Burks, Dec'd. Bedford County, VA., copy in possession of Jean McCullough. This establishes date of death and county. Copy of Joseph Burks' will in possession of Jean McCullough. It also names his wife and all his children and their spouses. Joseph was awarded 287 1/2 acres in Washington Co. bounded north unknown, east by John Burks, south vacant, west by Rocky Ford of Shoulderbone Creek. Survey 957, July 12, 1784, page 427 Bounty Survey. Georgia Pioneers vol8, p. 81 s/ Mar 19, 1789 r/ Feb 13, 1793 & Certificate of Col. E. Clark, 25 March 1784, entitled to 287 1/2 acres of bounty land. Page 27 of Georgia Soldiers of the Line, Revolutionary War Information received from Brenda Watson from her research in Albemarle & Amherst Counties, Virginia. "Early Records of Georgia, Volumes I & II, Wilkes County," compiled by Grace Gillam Davidson, page 20 Ceded lands from Wrightsborough, 7th December 1773: Burks, John from Virginia, a wife five sons and three daughters from 13 years to three months old. 350 acres on a branch of Sherrols [sic] creek. Records and research of Deanna Spingola and Barren County, Kentucky records. CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT OF VIRGINIA, Vol 2, pp 106 by Lyman Chalkley "William Allen and Rachel, his wife, vs. Kindrick--O. S. 94; N. S. 32--Bill, 2d August 1805. Rachel is daughter of John Kindrick, late of Washington County. She and William were married in 177_, and lived in Botetourt until 1782, when John came and invited them to come to Washington, where he promised them a piece of land, for which they sue. Rachel had a brother, John. John Kendrick, Sr., died 1800 or 1801, intestate, leaving a large family, which descended to Thomas and John Kendrick, Mary Kendrick, who married John Burks, and Rachel." THE JOHN PEARTREE BURKS FAMILY 3 (c) Paul Humphrey & Jean McCullough February 2002