Charles Burkett was born around the year of 1819. He was born in the state of Tennessee. I do not know a lot about his early life. He married his first wife, Elizabeth, in Tennessee. Between the years of 1847 and 1851 Charles and Elizabeth moved to Barry County, Missouri. Charles owned a plot of land Barry County. The United States Census gives the family's place of residence as Shoal Creek.
Charles and Elizabeth had 8 children before her death in September 1860. Elizabeth died due to problems following childbirth. The son born that was born also died.
Charles married his second wife, Margaret Rice, December 13, 1860. Charles and Margaret had 8 children as well.
Charles' death date is unknown. I assume, due to census records, that Charles died between 1880-1900. Margaret appears in the 1900 census as a widow.
Sounds like you already have some good information to go off. Good luck in your searching! Melanie
ReplyDeleteWhat a great starting point! I'm excited to learn more! Good luck!
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