James Alfred Burke

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1930, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, age 4, living on 41 Wilson Avenue, Athol, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Residence: 1935, Hudson, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1940, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1940 US Census he was recorded, age 14, living on 101 Summer Street, Athol, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Military: say 1943; He served his country in The North Atlantic and Pacific during WWII for the Navy, where he miraculously survived a 40? fall down a deck bulkhead.
• Residence: 1996, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; 4 Estabrook Street
• Obituary: 29 Aug 2012; Obituary for James A. Burke ATHOL - James A. Burke, 87 of 4 Estabrook Street, Athol, died Monday, August 27, 2012 in Newton-Wellesley Alzheimer?s, Wellesley, MA. He was born in Orange, on May 30, 1925, the son of the late James P. and the late Flora H. (Hunt) Burke of Athol. Mr. Burke attended school in Athol, Orange and Petersham. He served his country in The North Atlantic and Pacific during WWII for the Navy, where he miraculously survived a 40? fall down a deck bulkhead. After the war for many years, Mr. Burke drove car carriers for Anchor freight, distributing Chevy?s to dealerships around the country. He was honored as a teamster for driving more than a million consecutive miles without an accident. He was a member of Edward H. Phillips American Legion Post No. 102, Athol. Mr. Burke leaves four siblings: Dustin Burke of East Longmeadow, Joanne Berkowitz of Newton, Robert Burke of Easthampton and Susan Rosenthal of Bradford, VT. At his request, funeral services will be private. No calling hours are scheduled. For more information or to sign our online guest book please visit www.fiskemurphymack.com. Fiske-Murphy & Mack Funeral Home 1356 Main Street, Athol is directing arrangements.

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[Tribe of Bathsheba]

James married Shirley Howe [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Cheryl Burke
2. Patricia Burke
3. Kathleen Burke
4. James Burke
5. Jeffrey Burke

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1910, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census he was recorded, age 7, living on 173 Crescent Street, Athol, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Census: 1920, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census he was recorded, age 16, living on 165 Silverlake Street, Athol, Massachusetts with his parents. he was a shoemaker in a shoe factory.
• Residence: 1924, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Membership: 1926; In 1926 he joined the Star Lodge of Masons in Athol, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1930, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, age 26, living on 41 Wilson Avenue, Athol, Massachusetts. He was listed as a laborer in a shoe factory.
• Residence: 1935, Hudson, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; The 1940 Census assumes his residence in 1935 was Hudson, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1940, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1940 US Census he was recorded, age 37, living on 101 Summer Street, Athol, Massachusetts. He was an assembler in a tool factory.
• Draft Registration: 15 Feb 1942, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; On 15 February 1942, he registered for the draft giving his age as 38, his address as 1040 Pleasant Street, Athol, Massachusetts, and his employer as L. S. Starrett Company.
• Residence: 1986, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In 1986, he lived on 4 Estabrook Street, Athol, Massachusetts.
• Last Full Review: 31 Mar 2022

James married Flora Alice Hunt on 08 Nov 1924 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Flora (daughter of Alfred Sieven Hunt and Nellie Evelyn Pratt) was born on 26 Sep 1905 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Jan 1996 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census she was recorded, age 4, living on 11 South Road, Orange, Massachusetts with her parents.
• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census she was recorded, age 14, living on South Main Street, Orange, Massachusetts with her parents.
• Residence: Feb 1926, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1930, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census she was recorded, age 24, living on 41 Wilson Avenue, Athol, Massachusetts.
• Residence: 1935, Hudson, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; The 1940 Census states she probably lived in Hudson, Massachusetts in 1935.
• Census: 1940, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1940 US Census she was recorded, age 34, living on 101 Summer Street, Athol, Massachusetts.
• Residence: 1993, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In 1993, she lived at 4 Estabrook Street, Athol, Massachusetts.
• Last Full Review: 31 Mar 2022

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[Tribe of Bathsheba]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 1883; He came to the United States from Canada in 1883.
• Census: 1910, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census he was recorded, age 49, living on 173 Crescent Street, Athol, Massachusetts. He worked in a tool factory.
• Census: 1920, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census he was recorded, age 58, living on 165 Silverlake Street, Athol, Massachusetts. He was a machinist in a tool factory.

Thomas married Gertrude B. on Yes, date unknown. Gertrude was born about 1871 in Amhurst, Hancock County, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1910, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census she was recorded, age 39, living on 173 Crescent Street, Athol, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1920, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census she was recorded, age 49, living on 165 Silverlake Street, Athol, Massachusetts.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 38; Address:
  40 Summet Street
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census he was recorded, age 48, living on 11 South Road, Orange, Massachusetts. He was a farm laborer.
• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census he was recorded, age 59, living on South Main Street, Orange, Massachusetts. He was a machinist in a machine shop.

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Census:
He was a stable keeper.

Alfred married Nellie Evelyn Pratt on 7 Jan 1888 in Vernon, Windham County, Vermont. Nellie (daughter of John D. Pratt and Alice Diantha Stone) was born on 6 Jul 1867 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Feb 1926 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 22 Feb 1926 in Central Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1870, Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 3
• Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 32; Address:
  40 Summet Street
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census she was recorded, age 42, living on 11 South Road, Orange, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census she was recorded, age 52, living on South Main Street, Orange, Massachusetts.; : 52; Address:
  South Main Street
• Obituary: 21 Feb 1926
• Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

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Birth:
In her marriage records, she lists her birth place as Cape Cod.

[Tribe of Bathsheba]

Census:
She was recorded while living with her parents.

Newell married Sarah Maria Dudley on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Royalston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 8
• Census: 1855, Royalston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 13
• Census: 1860, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 18
• Draft Registration: 1863, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 21
• Census: 1865, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 23
• Census: 1870, Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 28
• Census: 1900, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 58; Address:
  61 North Orange Road
• Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

Notes:

Name:
He lived in Royalston, Petersham and North Dana, drove team when young and was a peddler 35 years.

[Tribe of Bathsheba]

Census:
He was recorded while living with his parents.

Census:
He was recorded while living with his parents.

Census:
He was recorded while living with his parents.

He was a teamster (wagon driver).

Draft Registration:
He registered for the draft.

He was a teamster.

Census:
He worked as a teamster.

Census:
He was a butcher.

John married Alice Diantha Stone on 26 Jul 1863 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Alice (daughter of Mattiah G. Stone and Phila Peabody) was born on 9 Sep 1844 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 8 May 1902 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in East Street Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 4
• Census: 1855, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 10
• Census: 1860, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 14
• Census: 1865, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 19
• Census: 1870, Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 24
• Census: 1900, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 54; Address:
  61 North Orange Road
• Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

Notes:

Census:
She was recorded while living with her parents.

Census:
She was recorded while living with her parents.

Census:
She was recorded while living with her parents.

Died:
She died of heart disease.