Have finally tracked my Burkitt/Burkett family back to the town of Burkittsville, Maryland. My great grandfather Charles Edward Burkitt's death certificate lists his place of birth (in 1871) as Burkittsville, Maryland as well as listing his father, also named Charles E. Burkitt (born 1849), as being born in Burkittsville too. I found them in the 1850 census living in Petersville - which is right next to Burkittsville. This census shows Charles, his wife Elizabeth, and children Almira (1839), George C. (1841), Mary E. (1842), John H. (1845), Ezra (1847), and my great great grandfather Charles E. W. (1849). Does anyone out there have any of these Burkitts in their family tree?

I would appreciate any info and hope to make some connections. Thanks!