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James Henry Burke

Birth : 20 Nov 1835 County Galway, Ireland
Death : 14 Aug 1906 Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Burial : Ruggles Cemetery, Ruggles, Ashland County, USA
Coordinate : 41.0292587, -82.4012527
Description : Born in Headford, Galway County, Ireland.

James was a fifer/bugler in the 54th British Infantry at age 12 and promoted to principal musician of the drum corps at age 16.

He came to America in 1853 and in 1862 enlisted in Company E, 49th New York Infantry "Ellsworth Avengers" as principal musician.

James contracted typhoid fever and was transferred to the Invalid Corps.

He was a member of Sheldon Post #35, Kansas GAR.

--from bio info inadvertantly left in a flower - see greater detail in the obit, ks.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is James Henry Burke's memorial?

    James Henry Burke's memorial is located at: Ruggles Cemetery, Ruggles, Ashland County, USA.

  • When did James Henry Burke death?

    James Henry Burke death on 14 Aug 1906 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the James Henry Burke's memorial?

    Latitude: 41.0292587
    Longitude: -82.4012527

Family Members:

Spouse

...

Emma C. Hagadorn Burke

(1837 - 1897)

...

Charity Ann Worley Burke

(1838 - 1909)

Children

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William Grant Burke

(unknow - 1921)

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Frank E. Burke

(1874 - 1940)

...

Lewis Burke

(1878 - 1880)

...

Eugene Burke

(1878 - 1883)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ruggles Cemetery
Ruggles, Ashland County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0292587, -82.4012527

2. Castle Hill Cemetery
Ashland County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0290000, -82.4346000

3. Jenney Farm Cemetery
Greenwich Township, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0256271, -82.4571991

4. Ninevah Cemetery
Greenwich, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0085300, -82.4572000

5. Old Dutch Church Cemetery
Ruggles, Ashland County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0117138, -82.3423822

6. Washburn Cemetery
Fitchville, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0636711, -82.4500504

7. Grove Street Cemetery
New London, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0798700, -82.4007200

8. Holy Cross Cemetery
New London, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0844200, -82.3874200

9. East Cemetery
Greenwich, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0292740, -82.4779760

10. Gregg Family Cemetery
Savannah, Ashland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9785010, -82.3583810

11. Kniffin Cemetery
Greenwich, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0303001, -82.4858017

12. Savannah Cemetery
Savannah, Ashland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9650600, -82.3695500

13. Golding Cemetery
New London Township, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0925390, -82.4379570

14. Nova Cemetery
Nova, Ashland County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0342800, -82.3046700

15. Day Cemetery
New London, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1015400, -82.3755700

16. North Orange Cemetery
Nova, Ashland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9925000, -82.3108330

17. Clear Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery
Ashland, Ashland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9677100, -82.3382240

18. Rusco Cemetery
Greenwich, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0476490, -82.5027138

19. Rickert Cemetery
Savannah, Ashland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9583015, -82.3405991

20. Krebs Cemetery
Savannah, Ashland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9808924, -82.3062697

21. Country View Mennonite Cemetery
Shiloh, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9535200, -82.4578600

22. Greenwich Greenlawn Cemetery
Greenwich, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0397769, -82.5163400

23. Blooming Grove Cemetery
Shenandoah, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9733009, -82.4942017

24. Hosea Townsend Farm Cemetery
New London, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1176420, -82.4288180