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Burkitt of India

doowell14 — 2015-09-25 14:58:02Z

Very hard to find anything out - apparently only single-digit numbers of them.

Here's one:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Burkitt_(judge)

There's also no information at all on how they ended up in Ireland (before India). They apparently moved from England in the late 1600's or 1700's.

Anyone out there know anything about them?

Thanks.

Commander/ captain W A Burkit

sdavid37641 — 2015-02-24 20:27:39Z

Captain of the RMS Jumny in the 1880s , commander of the SS Manora of the British Indian steamship and navigation company . Dismissed from the company in 1889 for marrying a young girl put in his care for the voyage from London to Queensland Australia. Took his own life January 1900 . I would like to know , what was the girls maiden name that he married , what was the name of her fiancé (a doctor ) in Queensland who had enough standing to get him fired . If anyone can put me on the right track with names and dates I'll always be in your debt

Re: Richard Burkitt (1720 - 1803) from Lincolnshire

WellsP59 — 2014-12-24 21:46:27Z

I may be able to help you with this if you are still interested. I am related to Richard Burkitt.

Peter Wells

Re: Emigration from Ireland to Canada

aland33unumgar23 — 2013-07-03 00:18:02Z

My Burkitt was Mary Anne who married Edwin Sawtell in 1825 and migrated to Australia from Cahore Ireland davison3@bigpond.net.au

Re: Burkitts of Haddenham, Cambridgeshire, England to Cook Co., Illinois

gzimmy — 2013-04-22 01:06:06Z

Just saw your post Mathew. It would in interesting if any of your ancestors were of Haddenham. There were Burkitt's in Cottenham but not sure how related. I know their is indication of some Burkitt names in Haddenham in about 1900. For example: In the 1900's on Hop Row street in Haddenham ..
Steel, windmill maker/electrical shop/antiques: Poole, general stores: Wright the barber/ladies hairdresser: Burkitt, cycle repairer: Burkitt, threshing tackle works/ Mclarens Garage/Manchetts Garage.
Wood sales were held in the Three Kings Yard: Peter Steel, nurseryman, Hovell, saddler.
Jerry

Re: From Louth, Lincolnshire, England

mmburkitt1 — 2012-10-09 07:24:14Z

Message to Datacore
I am related to those ancestors. I am related to Henry Burkitt and Rebecca, Susannah, plus others are related.
Henry Burkitt is my 3xgreat grandfather. I have family tree done in Gene Reunited website. I am not subscribe here at the moment.

Re: Burkitt or Burkett

pat_campbell31 — 2012-09-03 22:55:52Z

I HAVE 3 cHRISTOPHER bURKITT'S
CHRISOPHER J BORN1804 IRE MARRIED GRACE CHECKLEY , FATHER WAS JOHN BURKITT(1760-18360,MOTHER WAS ELIZABETH JAMES(1777-1846) EMIGRATED IN 1828 TO ONTARIO CANADA
HE HAD A SON CHRISTOPHER BORN 1834 MARRIED 1862 TO FLORA ANN HUFF. JOHN BURKIT'S PARENTS WERE ROBERT(1725-1794) AND SUSSANNA AUSTIN)
THE 3RD CHRISTOPHER WAS BORN 1870 MARRIED ROWENA STEWART BUT I DON'T KNOW WHERE HE FITS IN.
I ALSO HAVE A MYLES BYRCKHEDE BORN ABT.1500 IN A PLACE CALLED BUGBROOKE. HIS WIFE WAS JANE.
pat.campbell31@gmail.com Let me know if this helps.

Re: Burkitt or Burkett

pat_campbell31 — 2012-08-12 20:55:07Z

Hi Susan- How does this info fit in with yours?
Christopher J Burkitt 1804-1863 born Ire.Parents John Burkitt and Elizabeth James-1800-1886
Christopher married Grace checkley,(don't know the year)
They emigrated to Rawdon twp. Ont. in 1828
Christopher died in 1863 and is buried in Mason Cemetary,Springbrook, Ont.
CHILDREN
1.Christopher(1834-1868)married Flora Ann Huff 7 Oct 1862.
2.Susan 1838, married Adam Wilson 10 Sep 1861
3.George 1841
4.Hannah Sarah L 1844,Married Richard Royal Mason 8 Oct 1862
(these are my husband(Wesley Campbell) great grandparents)
5.Grace 1839

e.mail me- pat.campbell31@gmail.com
This is the only info I have of Burkitt and would like more.
Thank you. Pat Campbell

Re: Burkitt or Burkett

Susan9021024 — 2012-08-12 05:39:14Z

Hi Pat;
I am interested in Burkitts! Where did Christopher go to from Ireland? My gr grandfather was from Wexford (Thomas Smith Burkitt b 1848. His marriage cert shows father was John Burkitt (b. 1799 Wexford??) He married Clara Rose Browning in Bristol. There are a number of other branches in Wexford. Thanks!

Re: Burkitt or Burkett

pat_campbell31 — 2012-08-11 04:03:46Z

I HAVE CHRISTOPHER BURKITT 1804-1863 WHO IMMIGRATED FROM
IRELAND IN 1828. HIS FATHER WAS JOHN. ANY CONNECTIONS
ANYWHERE???

pat.campbell31@gmail.com

Re: Edith Burkitt- Hoodenpyle

gzimmy — 2012-04-30 11:16:59Z

Hi again, I do have more info on Edith. email me off list so I can learn more on your line how you are related.
jerry #dot zimmy #at gmail #dot com
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Re: Edith Burkitt- Hoodenpyle

sarajmoore — 2012-04-30 08:27:35Z

I am still at this address, and would appreciate any info you have. William and Edith were my great great grandparents. My father though was named for David Samuel. William and Edith's son William adopted the last name Moore and this is when our family name changed.

Re: Edith Burkitt- Hoodenpyle

gzimmy — 2012-04-30 02:05:12Z

Yes, I have Edith M. Burkitt whom married William Emmett Hoodenpyle and David Samuel Moore. If you are still at this email address.
Jerry

Re: Burkitt/Burkett family of Burkittsville, Maryland - info anyone??

hapfamhunt — 2012-03-22 18:49:20Z

Sorry but you have the wrong Charles Burkitt - he died in Baltimore, Maryland not Oklahoma. There are a lot of Charles Burkitts/Burketts out there believe it or not. Thanks anyway...

Re: Burkitt Ancestry of Lincolnshire, UK.

32100jack — 2012-02-04 20:41:41Z

My name is Claire Aitken nee Burkitt. My father is Ronald Henry Burkitt whose is related to James and Eliza Burkitt. My father is 81 years old and has lived in Inglewood Taranaki New Zealand all his life. If you wish to contact him send a message to tcaitken@xtra.co.nz her I am on Facebook.

Re: Burkitt Ancestry of Lincolnshire, UK.

mmburkitt1 — 2011-12-06 22:48:44Z

HI

I do have information regarding your post. I am related to Henry Burkitt (x2great grandfather) and other burkitt ancestors.
I am happy to help.

Re: Burkitt ancestory of Lincolnshire

2006-08-03 19:26:12Z

My parents are a combination of John Edward Burkitt and Margaret Scott. You make reference to a Scott / Burkitt joining in your information. I wonder if there is any connection and these lines crossed over again.

Re: Burkitt/Burkett family of Burkittsville, Maryland - info anyone??

hapfamhunt — 2011-05-25 00:56:07Z

Sorry...don't have any.

Re: Burkitt/Burkett family of Burkittsville, Maryland - info anyone??

hapfamhunt — 2011-05-24 22:40:45Z

Could you photograph it for all of us to see? Thanks!

Re: Burkitt/Burkett family of Burkittsville, Maryland - info anyone??

hapfamhunt — 2011-05-24 22:23:25Z

I have not solidly verified this info with any documents, but I believe he is Henry Burkitt's son. That would have Charles E. Burkitt my great, great grandfather.

Re: Burkitt/Burkett family of Burkittsville, Maryland - info anyone??

hapfamhunt — 2010-10-31 03:14:26Z

Correction to my previous post - I meant to say I found Henry Burkitt and his family in the 1850 census - not Charles as I have stated in error...

My great great grandfather Charles is listed there, but he's one of the children, not the head of the household.

I believe Henry Burkitt is my great great great grandfather although I have not been able to back this up with documentation yet.

Burkitt/Burkett family of Burkittsville, Maryland - info anyone??

hapfamhunt — 2010-10-31 03:05:11Z

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!

James Polk Burkitt/Son Joseph Burkitt husband to AliceCoil

BrendaSG05 — 2005-05-19 14:18:03Z

I am the great great granddaughter of James Polk Burkitt and wife Mary. James and Mary had two children, Winnifred and Joseph. Winnifred mother to Vently Owen Carter. Joseph and Alice parents to ten children, Eldridge, Dessie, Winnie, Tery, Maimie, Obe, Pearl, Earl and James.

Pearl had my mother Fern, Oakley, Melvin and LulaBelle.

If you have any information on the Burkitt family, later changed to Burkett, please contact me!!!!

Thank you

Re: Burkitts of Haddenham, Cambridgeshire, England to Cook Co., Illinois

mathewburkitt — 2010-03-19 20:00:31Z

We're also from Cambridgeshire.
Would be good to make contact.

Re: John W. Burkitt family

gzimmy — 2005-05-25 22:29:55Z

Hi Kristi, just back working on the Burkitt family again. Noticed your post on John W. Burkitt, Jr. I am interested in his line and have more on his parents .. and ggg. parents back to England.

Descendants of John W. Burkitt

John W. Burkitt
b: August 08, 1853 in Wheeling, Cook Co., IL
d: April 22, 1931 in Park Ridge, Cook Co., IL
married Lydia Alma Pratt
b: October 30, 1863 in Palatine, Cook Co., IL
d: 1898 in Wheeling, Cook Co., IL
Children:

1. John W. Burkitt, Jr.
b: October 16, 1889 in Arlington Heights, Cook Co., Illinois
d: 1961
2. Granado Burkitt
b.?
d: 1905 in Arlington Heights, Cook Co., Illinois
3. Ralph E. Burkitt
4. Hazel D. Burkitt
b: July 18, 1888 in Wheeling, Cook Co., Illinois
married Albert Schmitz

Burkitts of Haddenham, Cambridgeshire, England to Cook Co., Illinois

gzimmy — 2005-05-25 22:29:55Z

Researching the Burkitt family of Cook County, Illinois.
Descendants of Richard Burkitt

Richard Burkitt
b: 1807 in Haddenham, Cambridgeshire, England
d: Abt. 1864 in Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois
married Mary Ann Pigott
b: June 1816 in Haddenham, Cambridgeshire, England
d: April 09, 1891 in Arlington Heights, Cook Co., IL
Children:

1. Sarah Ann Burkitt
b: April 05, 1840 in Haddenham, Cambridgeshire, England
d: May 16, 1907 in Jordon Twp., Fillmore Co., MN
married George Goldsmith
b: December 10, 1835 in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolkshire, England
d: December 03, 1901 in Jordon Twp., Fillmore Co., MN

2. William Henry Burkitt
b: April 23, 1842 in Haddenham, Cambridgeshire, England
d: December 17, 1913 in Fruita, Mesa Co., CO
married (1st) Julia Christensen
d: Bef. 1879 in Bremer Co., Iowa
*2nd Wife of William Henry Burkitt:
married (2nd) Myra Frances Vaughan

3. Richard T. Burkitt
b: 1848 in Wheeling, Cook Co., IL
d: May 07, 1870 in Wheeling, Cook Co., IL

4. Susannah Burkitt
b: January 1850 in Wheeling, Cook Co., IL
married William David Pollack

5. John W. Burkitt, Sr.
b: August 08, 1853 in Wheeling, Cook Co., IL
d: April 22, 1931 in Park Ridge, Cook Co., IL
married Lydia Alma Pratt
b: October 30, 1863 in Palatine, Cook Co., IL
d: 1898 in Wheeling, Cook Co., IL

6. Lorenzo C. Burkitt
b: March 06, 1857 in Arlington Heights, Cook Co., IL
d: February 24, 1931 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa
married Ida A. Cole
b: March 16, 1860 in Waukon, Iowa
d: in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA

Burkitt family in America

jdburkitt1 — 2008-07-28 17:39:39Z

My grandfather, Hayes Burkitt, has a son, Carroll Burkitt, born in Burkittsville, Maryland, USA!! This is not a joke! One of my nieces, bored w/her job as a Fed govt. lawyer, traced us back to English kings (of course). Would love to hear from Genealogy hobbyists.

Best wishes,
John Carroll Burkitt
jdburkitt@yahoo.com

Re: Burkitt Ancestry of Lincolnshire, UK.

32100jack — 2010-12-29 02:59:20Z

Hi my father is Ronald Henry Burkitt and our family live in Inglewood where James and Eliza settled, they are buried in the Inglewood Cemetery. My father Ron is still alive and is 80 years old now. Ron has four daughters and I am the third daughter, my name is Claire. If you want to get in contact you can email me at tcaitken@xtra.co.nz, it would be good to find out information about our families.

Re: Thomas Burkitt

kbshamus101 — 2011-03-30 06:54:03Z

Hi Trish,
I can't be of any help, but I was wondering if you knew of any Burkitts in your family that emigrated to the United States. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Keith Burkitt

Re: James Polk Burkitt/Joseph Burkitt

Carolyn_Marlow — 2006-06-06 03:45:03Z

Brenda,
I am also a great-great-granddaughter of James Polk Burkitt/Burkett who is buried at Jacob's Chapel Cemetery near Orchardville, Wayne Co., IL. In your 05-19-05 posting, you list only two children of his and Mary (Shelton) Burkitt's union. I believe my great-grandmother, Martha (Burkett) Helm was also their daughter. My father always spoke of his great-grandfather as Jim Polk Burkett. My background on them is hazy, but my parents said they believed he had three wives. The only marker at his grave is his Civil War marker; I would very much like to see his muster papers you mentioned. If you don't mind, please scan them and email to me. Thank you.

Thomas Burkitt

TrishWhittaker — 2007-10-05 09:14:40Z

I am trying to find the parents of Thomas Burkitt born 1811, I am rather stuck and dont know where to look. He married Fanny born 1816 and they had 5 children, Eliza, George, Mary , Sarah, and Thomas. Can anyone help please

Re: Burkitt ancestory of Lincolnshire

helenmcarthur1 — 2005-05-26 22:29:51Z

I am researching the same Burkitt family. My maternal grandmother was Janetta Burkitt, sister of Elsie, Eva, Catharine Hannah, Herbert (went to USA) and Laura. Their grandfather was the same Richard Burkitt, who was born in 1830, died in 1884. He married twice, his first wife was Catherine Robinson, whose children were all those mentioned above ! Richard Burkitt married again to Ann Meek Strawson who was born in Stickford, Lincs.

I do have a great deal of paperwork re. the Burkitt family, and am most interested to learn more about your side of the family. All I know about Joseph Strawson Burkitt was that he married Gertrude White ?, was born 19.2.1875, and went to New Zealand quite early in life.

I look forward to hearing from you - do let me know if you would like copies of the family tree !

Re: Burkitt ancestory of Lincolnshire

helenmcarthur1 — 2005-05-26 22:29:51Z

I have checked all the information I have, and can fill in some more details for you: Richard Burkitt, who married Ann Meek Strawson, had the following brothers and sisters: William (Captain), 1831-1890, Elizabeth, b. 1833, George, b. 1834, Joseph Reynoldson, b. 1835, Harriet Heneage b. 1837, Sarah, (died infant), John Heneage & Thomas Scott twins. Mary Adlard, b. 1847, Anne, b. 1849 and Alice b. 1851.
Their parents were Joseph Reynoldson Burkitt 1807 - 1869 (he married Harriett Heneage Adlard of Addlethorpe, Lincs). Joseph R. was the son of Richard Burkitt whose year of birth I do not know, but he married in 1788 at Louth (to Ann Scott). This Richard was the son of Richard Burkitt who married Ann, his dates were 1720 - 1803. That is the earliest record I have.

I do hope this is not too confusing !

Re: Burkitt Ancestry of Lincolnshire, UK.

helenmcarthur1 — 2005-05-26 22:29:51Z

Hi, I have read your message regarding your research into Burkitts. I have a great deal of information given to me by a Great Aunt, all relating to Burkitts who settled in Lincolnshire possibly at the end of 17th century. Richard Burkitt (1720 - 1803) married Ann, a Roman Catholic, and they lived at Grimblethorpe Hall, nr Louth. Their children were Richard (who died in 1832), Sarah and Elizabeth. If these names tie up with your family, or you can email further details to me, I can contact you again. Many thanks. Helen

Richard Burkitt (1720 - 1803) from Lincolnshire

helenmcarthur1 — 2005-05-26 22:29:51Z

I am researching the Burkitt family, and have dates and information about Burkitts who lived at Grimblethorpe Hall, Langham Farm near Mumby, and Alford in Lincolnshire. I would like to hear from anyone keen to add more facts and dates to their file !

Joseph Reynoldson Burkitt who married Harriet Heneage Adlard in 1829 is the grandson of the above Richard.

BURKITT David A son of C W and S M Burkitt

t42OldAlton_DentonCoTX — 2009-11-13 22:06:59Z

BURKITT David A son of C W and S M Burkitt

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Old Alton Cemetery, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 210,027 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Burkitt ancestory of Lincolnshire

mburkitt1 — 2005-06-08 11:18:02Z

Hi Sharon
The earliest info I have is Richard Burkitt (born 1830) in Langham, Lincoln, married Ann Meek Burkitt.
Their children were Laura, Catherine, Richard, Ernest, Joseph. Joseph is my Grandfather.

Can you help?

Mary, NZ

Re: Burkitt Family

mburkitt1 — 2005-06-08 11:18:02Z

Hi Danielle
Could we be related?
I am looking for Richard Burkitt m Ann Meek Strawson
Richard is born inLangham, Lincoln, England in 1830.

Does this mean anything to you?

Mary

Grace Burkitt

trista_nilsson — 2006-09-10 17:55:34Z

I'm looking for Grace Burkitt (maiden name, Knudsen) from Norway. She was born around 1878 to parents Knud Iversen Grytten and Kari Torstensdatter. She must have emigrated around 1900, possibly to Minneapolis following her sister, Karoline.
Is Grace anywhere on your family tree?

Daniel Burkitt & Charlotte Harris Huddleston

sherylfisher_1 — 2006-09-18 04:09:18Z

Am look for any info on the family of Daniel Burkitt born c. 1840 Staffordshire, England m. 1881 in Picton, New Zealand a widow Charlotte Harris Huddleston born c. 1846 Oxford, England. Daniel and Charlotte migrated to Australia in 1881 both dying in 1919 at Wallsend, NSW. Charlotte's previous marriage was to James Huddleston who migrated to NZ in 1863.

Re: Richard Burkitt (1720 - 1803) from Lincolnshire

cmetcalfza — 2006-12-18 16:49:34Z

Hi Helen,
I'm also researching this family on behalf of an aunt (by marriage). She is descended from William Adlard Burkitt (born ca 1830), the son of Joseph Reynoldson Burkitt who married Harriet Heneage Adlard.
I am keen to add more facts and dates to my family history database! I am willing to share the information I have on this family. Please contact me at carol.metcalf @ tiscali.co.za (without the extra spaces in the email address).
Regards,
Carol

Re: Burkitt or Burkett

deekay51 — 2006-10-16 18:49:26Z

Have info on Jemima Burkett, her Father, Richard Birkett, his father John Birkett (it was spelled both ways). All from Rolleston, Nottinghamshire, England. Jemima immigrated with husband John Heath to Ontario, Canada after 1860. They and their extensive families settled in Lions Head, Ontario, Canada. Of interest to you? Denice

Re: Richard Burkitt (1720 - 1803) from Lincolnshire

PoohCorner59 — 2007-04-04 06:55:20Z

Hello,

My many times removed Grandfather Thomas English married Elizabeth Adlard. She was born in 1664?

Would this Adlard family be of any connection???

Should she be, I can let you see the family tree I have for her and Thomas from that date.

Kind regards
Valerie London

Re: Burkitt/Burkett family of Burkittsville, Maryland - info anyone??

ripperfan_1 — 2011-05-24 18:44:27Z

HOPE TO FIND A PHOTO OF CHARLES ....

Re: Burkitt/Burkett family of Burkittsville, Maryland - info anyone??

ripperfan_1 — 2011-05-24 18:43:47Z

P.S. I THINK HIS GRANDFATHER WAS HENRY BURKITT.. FOUNDER OF THE TOWN....

Re: Burkitt/Burkett family of Burkittsville, Maryland - info anyone??

ripperfan_1 — 2011-05-24 18:43:02Z

HI I'M A CIVIL WAR RELIC HUNTER AND COLLECTOR FOR THE PAST 30 YEARS.. I HAVE CHARLES E. BURKITT'S ID TAG... I FOUND ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO OUTSIDE OF HARPERS FERRY, W.V. WHERE I LIVE...HE DIED IN OAKLAHOMA..

Re: Edward burkitt/ Catherine McKeon

Kathleenavelez — 2011-04-07 19:38:03Z

Yes, these are my grandparents
They had two children, George and Catherine
George had 5 children
Catherine had 5 children
Please send me an e-mail kathleenavelez@gmail.com

Re: Burkitt Ancestry of Lincolnshire, UK.

stargirl_suter — 2011-09-03 04:38:29Z

Hi,have just started back into the Burkitt Family Tree, and found your last post in 2010. My mother will contact you via her email address,demill@hotmail.com
She has most of the information on the family, as her mother was a Burkitt.

Roaring Spring - Burkit(t)s

lsydeski_1 — 2005-02-15 17:11:51Z

Greetings!
My name is Linda Sydeski. I live in West Virginia and I am trying to look for any resources for obituaries for the past years.

the relatives (my daughter's) I am researching lived in Roaring Springs.

Dean Burket DOB May 8,1918 and DOD October 1980. SS# 170-12-9348

Erdene Burket DOB Nov. 10, 1913 DOD March 26, 2000 S# 159-12-2600

I believe they went to a Lutheran Church

They had two children Darla and Scott

That is all I know....ANY resources you can suggest would be greatly appreciated!! I just don’t even know where to begin. Hopefully if I can find resources for obituaries that would help. Thanks again!
Linda Sydeski
Ripley, WV

James Polk Burkitt/Joseph Burkitt

BrendaSG05 — 2005-05-19 14:08:27Z

I am the great great granddaughter of James Polk Burkitt and Mary Burkitt. They were parents to Winnifred, and of son Joseph Burkitt who married Alice Coil. Joseph and Alice had TEN children, Obe, Raymond, Pearl, Winnie, Dessie, Maimie, Eldridge, Terry, Earl and James. I have received James Civil War muster papers, and discovered that he had a brother also named Joseph who served with him, both listed as farmer's. They resided in Wayne County Illinois, to be precise, Orchardville. My own mother was born in Orchardville to Pearl, the youngest child of Joseph Burkitt and Alice Coil.

If you have any additional information, please contact me at the above email! We could be family.

Thank you