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John Starkey Burnside

Male 1833 - 1909  (76 years)


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  • Name John Starkey Burnside 
    Born 11 Mar 1833  West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Died 28 Apr 1909  Lewis County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried Lewis County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 


    • John Starkey Burnside
      Birth: Mar. 11, 1833
      Harrison County
      West Virginia, USA
      Death: Apr. 28, 1909
      West Virginia, USA
      Son of Robert and Rebecca Bennett Burnside. He married 1) Jemima Yerkey in 1854; 2) Bird Bailey in 1887.
      With thanks to Glenda, #47259424 for the following obituary:
      The Weston Democrat, Friday, 7 May 1909:
      "BURNSIDE, JOHN F. Died last Wednesday at his home on Sand Fork of Kincheloe Creek near Benson. Funeral and burial took place Thursday at Law's Chapel and cemetery near the home of Mr. Burnside. Mr. Burnside was 76 years old last March 11th. His first wife died about 20 years ago, and the second wife is quite ill. Surviving are six sons, Jacob F. of Canaan; Rev. John G. of Big Isaac; W. C. of Clarksburg; Robt. B. of Glenville; George W. of Salem; Minor H. at home. One daughter is Mrs. Elizabeth A. Mason of Cox's Mills. John A. Jordan, a grandson, resides on the home farm. From: Clarksburg Telegram"
      Family links:
      Parents:
      Robert Burnside (1804 - 1896)
      Rebecca Bennett Burnside (1802 - 1882)
      Spouses:
      Jemima Yerkey Burnside (1837 - 1887)
      Bird Bailey Burnside (1852 - 1909)*
      Children:
      Jacob P Burnside (1855 - 1947)*
      Mary R. Burnside Jerden (1858 - 1877)*
      John G. Burnside (1859 - 1958)*
      William Calvin Burnside (1861 - 1920)*
      Robert Blateney Burnside (1863 - 1955)*
      Stephen Minter Burnside (1866 - 1941)*
      George Wesley Burnside (1870 - 1953)*
      Washington Burnside (1888 - 1888)*
      Minor Burnside (1891 - 1960)*
      *Calculated relationship
      Burial:
      Law Chapel Cemetery
      Lewis County
      West Virginia, USA
      Created by: Mary
      Record added: Oct 31, 2012
      Find A Grave Memorial# 99964841
    Person ID I77713  WVPioneers
    Last Modified 1 Jan 2015 

    Mother Robert Burnside,   b. 24 Dec 1805, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jul 1896, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Mother Rebecca Bennett,   b. 1802, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jun 1882, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 11 Aug 1825  Harrison County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Notes 

    • Marriage Record
      Date: 11 Aug 1825
      Note: Bond
      Place: Harrison, West Virginia
      Robert Burnside
      Rebecca Bennett
      Bondsmen: Robert Burnside & Simon C Bennett [I think it is Simon, it is very faint]

      1830 Western District, Harrison, VA
      Rob Burnsides
      1m 20-30
      2f 0-5
      1f 20-30

      1840 Harrison, VA pg 85
      Robt Burnside
      1m 0-5
      2m 5-10 [William, John]
      1m 30-40
      1f 0-5 [ Margaret]
      1f 5-10 [ Elizabeth ]
      2f 10-15 [Edith, ?]
      1f 30-40

      1850 Dist 22, Harrison, VA
      Robert Burnsides 45 farmer 2200 VA
      Rebecca 48 VA
      Edith 21 VA
      William 19 VA
      John L/T 17 VA
      Elizabeth 14 VA
      Margaret 12 VA
      Isaac 7 VA

      1860 Harrison, VA Clarksburg PO # 1943
      Robert Burnside 56 farmer $4440-980 VA
      Rebecca 59 VA
      Isaac N 18 VA
      Robert L Ward 11 VA

      1870 Union, Harrison, WV # 166
      Burnside, Robert 66 $6690-1054 VA
      Rebecca 69 VA
      [Isaac is next]

      1880 Union, Harrison, WV
      Burnside, Robert 75 WV Ireland WV
      Rebecca 78 wife WV WV WV
      [Isaac is next]
    Family ID F20446  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S1205] Census.

    2. [S898] Gravestone or Memorial posted on Findagrave.com.

    3. [S72] Marriage Records, Harrison Co, WV.