BURKE

Last Update: March 14, 2017

Parents of Pierre were Michel Bourque and Anne Boudrot

Parents of Cecile Dugas were Abraham and Marguerite Fougere

1811RB: Peter M<14 (2), F<14 (0), M14-60 (1), F14-60 (1), MF>60 (0)

1813RB: Peter 69 did not have a wife or children

Parents of Ruffine Landry were Pierre Landry and Anne Clerge

Parents of Anne Boucher were Jean-Baptiste Boucher and Madeline Coste

1811RB: Joseph M<14 (3), F<14 (1), M14-60 (1), F14-60 (0), MF>60 (0) suggesting that Joseph's first wife had died by 1811 and he had not yet remarried 

1813RB: Joseph 36 had a wife and 3B 1G

1838RB: Widow (probably Anne Boucher) F<6 (1), M>14 (2), F>14 (1)

Anne d. 1854 at age 69

Parents of Emilie Leblanc were ?

Parents of Thersile Richard were ?

1838RB: Simon and Larziel (Thersile) M<6 (1), M>14 (1) (possibly elderly)

1861RB: Simon 5M 2F

1871RB: Simon 64, Mrs 53

Isaie d. 1861 at age 19, Joseph d. 1862 age 18

Note: There are several inconsistencies with ages of Simon b.1836 and date of parents marriage unless Simon was previously married or there is some other explanation.

Parents of Henrietta Burke were Gilbert Burke and Elizabeth Sampson

1871RB: Simon 33, Mrs 29, Justice 7, Simon 6, Gilbert 4, Amable 1

Henrietta d. 1930 at age 69. Simon d. 1873 at age 36. Amable d. 1875 at age 6.

Parents of Charlotte Boucher were Bernardin Boucher and Appoline Cordeau

1901RB: Isiah 36, Charlotte 35, J. Amable 11, Gilbert 10, Joseph 8, A. Justeen 5, M. Nellie 3, P. Jane _, Harriet (mother) 59

1911RB: Isiah 46, Charlotte 45, Amable 21, Gilbert 20, Josme 18, Alvine 15, Minnie 13, Poline 10, Barney 8, Emy 8, Elphin 6, Hattie (Mother) 69

1921RB: Josime 28, (brothers and sisters) Gilbert 26, Poline 20, Bernard 18, Mary 18, Alcide 15, Lizzie 13

Graves at RB: Amy 1902-1933, Sarah DeWolfe 1907-1992

Other Family members:

Border Crossing: Justine A. Burke Nov 1922 Halifax Age 26 born RB Occ-none Mother-Charlotte RB To join sister Josie Merchant 48 Sherman St. Cambridge MA

Border Crossing: Amy Burke Nov 1922 Halifax Age 19 born RB Occ-Fisherman Mother-Charlotte RB To join sister Josie Merchant 48 Sherman St. Cambridge MA

Notes for Gilbert:

WWI Draft Registration: Gilbert Burke, Residence Barnstable, MA, born River Bourgouis, NS Dec 20, 1891 Alien, Occ- Seaman with Boston Boat Co. single dated Jun 15, 1917

Border Crossing: Vanceboro, ME 9/28/20 Burke, Gilbert age 29, occ-sailor b. RB

US Naturalization Index: Burke, Gilberrt 6 Putnam St. Somerville, MA born Dec 20, 1891, River Bourgonis, NS Occ-Seaman Unmarried Admitted Apr 25, 1921 Cert#1540882

It appears that Gilbert was a crew member or various vessels. Records have been found for voyages in the early 1920s but not afterwards. No City Directory listing was found in Somerville in either 1920 or 1924.

Notes for Pauline:

Note: Death record for Pauline, July 17, 1943 states that she was infirm from birth.

Parents of Ida May Landry were Aime Landry and Margaret Ann Burke

1921RB: Amable I. 32, Ida May 20, Ellen 2, Anthony 1

Notes: Obit for Tony (2003) indicates (1) that he and Shirley MacDonald had been married for 33 years and (2) does not mention Cleophas Martial

Graves at RB: Amable 1889-1969

Obit for Ida May 1979 does not mention Gilbert or Cleophas Martial as surviving children.

Border Crossing: Mabie I. Burke May 1916 Halifax age 27 born RB Occ-Fisherman Father-Isiah Burke Destination-Newport RI In US 5 or 6 months for ?yrs Last Sept 1911 Boston.

Border Crossing: Mabie I. Burke Nov 1922 Halifax age 32 born RB Occ-Fisherman Wife-Ida RB To join brother Gilbert Burke Sakounet ? RI In US 10 seasons fishing Last Nov 1921

Parents of Obeline Boudreau were Anselm (Sam) Boudreau and Gertrude Fougere

Parents of Shirley MacDonald were ?

Note: Obit for Billo in 1988 lists the husband of Darlene as Stanley Doiron of Grand Anse. Subsequent obits list her husband as Chester Jeffrey.

Note: Obit for Obeline in 2013 states that she had 30 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren.

Parents of Elaine Hatto were Lineus Hatto and Alma ? of Prince William, NB

Note: Listed in Obit for Elaine 2010 were 7 grandchildren: Amy, Lindsay, Kayla, Curtis, Robert, Tyler and Zachary.

Parents of Elaine ? were ?

Parents of Sharon Carter were George Carter and Genevieve Sampson

Parents of Jenna ? were ?

Parents of Donna Hayes were ?

Parents of Debbie ? were ?

Parents of Emma Landry were Alcantra Landry and Dorothy Sampson

Parents of Deloris ? were?

Parents of Nancy McNeil were John Dan McNeil and Evelyn Kathleen McLeod

Parents of Kerry McKenzie were Donald McKenzie and Catherine ?

Parents of ? were?

Parents of Josephine Marie Jeffrey were?

Parents of Dorothy Brown were ?

Parents of Margaret Hanna were ?

Parents of Norma Landry were Isidore Landry and Alice Sampson

Note: River Round-up article August 2010 lists Louis’ third wife as Norma Boudreau

Parents of Shirley Jean Wilson were John Wilson and Elizabeth McAuley

Parents of Peggy Keating were?

Parents of Patsy Clancy were Charles Clancy and Anne Hardy

Note: The step-children all used the last name Mann. The obit for Gilbert 2017 lists his surviving wife's name as Patricia Hardy.

Parents of Diane Dewar were ?

Parents of Mary Charlotte Fougere were Henry Fougere and Mary Boudreau

Annie May d. 1936 age 1 day.

Graves at RB: Josime d,1989 age 97

Parents of Ann Antle were ?

Obit for Leo 2013 lists surviving nieces and nephews as Donna, Anne, Janet, Bobby and Jamie.

Parents of Marilyn Touesnard were Joseph Touesnard and Elizabeth Stone

Parents of Annie May Fougere were Henry Fougere and Mary Boudreau

Graves at RB: Bernard S 1902-1982, Annie May 1908-1983

Parents of Mary ? were ?

1930US (#171 Pogouwock rd, Grotonborough, New London, CT) Burke, Alpin 23, Marie 19 (Alpin b. CAN, Marie, CT, Marie's parents from Minsk Russia; married 1 yr; Alpin entered US 1922Pa) Occ-Alpin, seaman, private yacht; Marie, packer, fisheries. Note: they were living in the same dwelling as Henry Leblanc 37, Lena 34, (no children). Lena was Alpine’s sister Alvina.

WWII Enlistment: Alpine L. Burke b. 1906; citizen; res-District of Columbia, date 3 Mar 1941, Baltimore MD; occ-foreman; married

SSDI: Alpine L. Burke (Jun 29, 1906 – Nov 16, 2002) Last Res Beverly Hills, FL #510-46-0998 Iss-CN

Border Crossing: Alpert Burke Nov 1923 Halifax age 20 born RB Occ-Fisherman Mother-Charlotte RB To join sister Mrs. H. Leblanc 7 Grove St. Watertown MA

Naturalization Petition of Alpine Louis Burke of 171 Poquonnock Rd, Groton CT, dated Apr 21, 1931, states that he was born Jun 29, 1906 in River Bourgoise, NS and entered the US on Apr 21, 1923 at Boston, MA on the vessel B&Y from Yarmouth, NS. His wife was Marie b New London CT Apr 18, 1910, they were married at Groton Oct 29, 1928 and no children were listed.

Parents of Margaret Boudreau were Usebe Boudreau and Angele Landry

1871RB: Felix 25, Mrs 21, Joseph 6/12

1881RB: Felix 34, Mary 30, Joseph 10, Charles 8, Simon 6, Amable 3, Ofeul 2/12, Fursell (w) 65

1891RB: Felix 44, Mary 41, Joseph 21, Charles 19, Simon 16, Amable 13, Angeline 10, Justine 8, Esiah 5

1901RB: Felix 52, Mary 52, Charles 28, Simon 25, Amable 23, Justeen 18, Isiah 14, Harriet 7, Thersella 84

1911RB: Felix 64, Mary 61, Isiah 26, Justine 26, Hattie 17, Clara J. Sampson (lodger) 25, Mary Lovelly (lodger) 22, Stella McDonald (lodger) 20

1921RB: Felix (w) 72, Hattie 31

Felix d. 1936

Note: Obit for Harriet or Hattie does not mention a husband either surviving or previously deceased

Parents of Alice Boucher were Honore Boucher and Marie Sampson

1911RB: Charles 38, Alice 28

1921RB: Charles 49, Alice 37

Parents of Laura Burke were Abraham Burke and Domitille Richard

1911RB: Simon 36

Parents of Ruth Ralston were ? 

Information for this family provided by Mary Anne Burke, Brantford, Ontario.

Parents of Hilda Conrad were ?

Parents of Matilda Burke were Amos Burke and Margaret Thibeau

1911RB: Amable 32, Tillie 25, Joseph 7, Martha 5, Ethel 3/12

1921RB: Amable F. 45, Tillie 36, Joseph Amos 18, Martha16, Ethel 10, Theresa 8, Delore 4, Dorothy 2

1930US: (#34 Starr St. Ward 3, New London, CT): Mabie 51, Matilda 44, Theresa 17, Joseph A. 26, Delore 12, Dorothy 10, Martha Dugas 24. All born in CAN, Mabie to US in 1896, rest of family in 1925. Occ- Mabie, mate on boat, Joseph, steward. Ethel lived at 32 Starr St. married to Albert Darrow sometime within the last year.

Note: The New London, CT City Directory for 1931 reports that Mabie and Matilda removed to CAN as well as Joseph A. and Martha.

NS: Dorothy Emelia Bourque b. Oct 15, 1919 d. Apr 17, 1944

RB Gravestone for Amable Burke d. 1967 at age 91

Notes for Ethel Cecilia:

Ethel applied for US citizenship Mar 15, 1940. She lived on Vauxhall St. Waterford, CT and was married to Albert Richard Darrow. They were married Mar 31, 1930 at Pawcatuck, CT had one child Richard Alfred b Aug 20, 1933, Occupation- box maker.

Parents of Margaret ? Were ? (PEI)

Border Crossing: Jos. Amos Burke Aug 1923 Halifax age 22 Occ-Fisherman Father-Mabie Cannes To join aunt Mrs. John Jones 33 East _ St. Gloucester MA

Naturalization Petition for Joseph Amos Burke or 16 Starr St., New London, CT, dated Dec 31, 1933, states that he was born at Rivor Bourgoise, Dec 3, 1903 and entered the US on May 29, 1925 on SS North Land from Yarmouth. His wife Margaret was born in PEI June 19, 1900 who entered the US at Boston, Sept 4, 1921. They were married at Pawcatuck, CT Jun 23, 1930. They had two children at the time Elizabeth b Feb 5, 1932 in PEI and Catherine b Oct 11, 1934 New London, CT.

Parents of Hilda Boucher were Alexander Boucher and Agnes Landry

Note: Delore was Postmaster at RB from 1944-51 and 1958 to 1970's

Parents of Elaine Richard were Alfred Richard and Margaret Digout

Notes: Obit for Irvin 2016 mentions that he and Doris were married for 42 years. He was survived by one daughter from a previous marriage (Claudine) and an adopted son “by choice” Jerry Martin (Brenda). No mention was made of Lisette.

Upon further research the 2002 RB-Roundup article on Delore also mentions only one grandchild (Claudine) who lived in Ontario at the time. I am now no longer sure where I got the information about Lisette.

Parents of Letty Jessome were ?

Graves at RB: Isaac 1886-1980, Letty 1896-1982

Border Crossing: Isaac Bourque Dec 1919 Yarmouth age 32 born in RB Occ-Fisherman Father-Felix Destination-New Fish Pier S. Boston MA In US 6m in 1914 Boston.

Border Crossing: Isaac Burke Nov 1923 Yarmouth age 37 born RB Occ-Fisherman Father-Felix RB Destination-New Fish Pier S. Boston MA

Parents of Susan Fougere were ?

1838RB: Joseph and Mary?, M<6 (2), F<6 (1), M6-14 (2), F6-14 (2), M>14 (2)

1861RB: Joseph 2M 2F

1871: not found in Census records

1881RB: Joseph 78, Susan 77

Joseph d. 1882 at age 82 and Susan d. 1897 at age 94, Ann d. 1854 at age 26

Parents of Marine Dugas were Martial Dugas and Marine Landry

1861RB: Simon 2M 3F

1871RB: Simon 40, Mrs 38, Margaret 17, Martine 15, Simon 12, Daniel 10, Suisy 4

1881RB: Simon 47, Merrin 45, Margaret 25, Simon 20, D ? 18, Susan 13, Barbara 10, Isiah 5

1891RB: Simon 60, Marina 58, Esiah 17, Barbara 20, Simon 28

1901RB: Simon 70, Mary 67, Isiah 26

1911RB: Simon 78, Mary 77, Isiah 35

Simon d. 1916 age 83.

Graves at RB: Isaie 1876-1962

Border Crossing: Isaac Burke Apr 1915 Halifax age 42 born RB Occ-Fisherman Father-Simon Destination-Boston In US fishing 18yrs Last Dec 1914.

Border Crossing: Isaac Burke Jan 1923 Yarmouth age 47 born RB Occ-Seaman Father-Simon Destination-Ed Chappel & Co. Shipyard New London CT.

Parents of Appoline Fougere were Fabien Fougere and Irene Cordeau

1911RB: Daniel 56, Poline 43, Irine 10

1921RB: Daniel 50, Pauline 70, Irene 20, Charles Fougere (BL) 70

Parents of Adell Sampson were John Sampson and Margerite Landry

1871RB: Henry 33, Mrs. 29, Joseph 7, MIchel (f) 8, Susie 2

1881RB: Henry 42, Adel 40, Afeul 18, Joseph 17, Amable 2

1891RB: Henry 53, Adeline 52, Amable 13

1901RB: H. Joseph 63, Adelle 62

1911RB: Amable 30, Henry (Father) 60, Adelid (Mother) 59

Henry d. 1913 at age 76 , Adell d. 1929 at age 94, Gravestone for Amable (1878-1974)

Note: Parents for Susan b. 1869 are listed as Honore and Marie Richard. Since this couple was not married until 1872, Susan is listed here with Henry and Adell Sampson as she appears in the 1871 Census.

Parents of Poline Bouchard were probably Edward Bouchard and Emily Fougere (no CR but ages match)

1891RB: Joseph 27, Poline 23, Elda 2, Malcolm 4/12

1901RB: H. Joseph 36, Poline 33, Elda 11, Malcom 10, Henry 3, Annie 1

1911Hfx Ward 6- #19 Stairs St: Joseph 46, Pauline 43, Malcome 21, Harry? 14, ??? (f) 11, Marion? 6, Clarence 2, Maggie 7/12 (Living adjacent to Pauline’s brother James Bouchard)

1921 (#14 Kane Pl., Halifax, NS): Burke, Pauline 52, Malcolm 30, Clarence 12, Edward 9, Annie 21, Marie 16: Occ- Malcolm, clerk, store; Clarence, Edward students; Annie, bookkeeper, factory.

Note: Halifax Explosion Book of Remembrance records death of Joseph H. Burke age 54 of 19 Stairs St. who was a stevedore with Jackson Bros (remains never found) on December 6, 1917.

Christine d.1893 age 2 months. Christina d. 1899 age 6. Simon Isaac d. 1903 age 16 days.

Parents of Catherine Griswald were William Griswald and Bessie ? (Dartmouth, NS)

Parents of Pricilla Viola Sampson were Norman Sampson and Charlotte LeBlanc (Arichat)

Notes:

Catherine Burke d. Sept 24, 1912 in Dartmouth. They had been married on June 24^th of the same year.

Parents of Mable Burke were Frederick Burke and Margaret Boyd

1921RB: Amable H. 42, Mable 32

Parents of Domitille Richard were Luc Richard and Marie Forest

1871PDG: Magloire Burke 63, Domitille 58, Charles 29, Judique 26, Seraphine 5, Amelia Ann 1

1881PDG: Magloire 74, Domitille 70, Charles 38, Judick 33, Seraphine 15, Amelia 11, Elias 9, Mary 3, Henry 1

Note: Family moved to Cape Auget between 1845 and 1849. In 1857 Magloire sold several pieces of land to the local merchant George E. Bissett probably indicating that he did not intend to return to River Bourgeois. Information below on his descendents is mainly from Bob Martell’s web site.

Parents of Judith Goyetche were ?

1871-81: see above with Magloire

1891 Arichat East: Charles Bourque 50, Judith 47, Saraphine 24, Mili Ann 21, Elias 18, Minnie 14, James 11, Maggie Jane 8 

1901PDG: Charles 59, Judique 52, James 21, Margaret I. 18

1911PDG: Charles 68, Judith 65

Parents of Agnes McDonald were ?

1901PDG: Elias 28, Agnes 23, Florence 0 (Aug 1900)

1911PDG; Elias 38, Agnes 33, Mary F. 8, Mary Emma 9, Mary E. 4, Ellie Stella 3, Lillian May 1, Arthur D. 8, Charles E. 7, Francis B. 2/12

1930 #60 Pearl St. Everett City, MA: Elias Bourque 57, Agnes 52, Arthur D. 27, Framen B. 18, Mary M. 24, Stella H. 22, Edgar W. 17, Annie S. 13 (Family came to US in 1928, Occupations- Elias, painter at chemical works, Arthur and Framen, saw operators at lumber mill, Mary M. and Stella, operators at razor blade works)

Parents of Henrietta Landry were Pierre Landry and Susan Mombourquette

1861RB: Edward 4M 5F

1871RB: Edward 60, Mrs 50, Annie 30, Joseph 15, Zabine 9

1881RB: Edmond 63, Harriet 62, Julienne 19, Pollin Leblanc 11

1891RB: Edward 74, Harriet 72

 Firman d. 1864 at age 17, Alexander d. 1860 at age 6, Pacien d. 1860 at age 11 months.

Parents of Mary Ann Landry were Cyprien Landry and Emily Landry

1871RB: Peter 30, Mrs 27, Firman 5, Louise 6/12

1881RB: Peter 38, Mary Ann 35, Pacien 10, Mary 2

1891RB: Peter 50, Marien 47, Pascious 20, Mary 11, Philomen 9, Annie 7, John 4, Joseph 1

1901RB: Peter 59, Marine 55, Annie 17, John 15, Joseph 11

1911RB: Peter 69, Mary 66, John 25, Joseph 22

1921RB: Peter 89, Marina 87

Peter d. 1928 at age 86, Mary Ann d. 1928 at age 78. Philomen d. 1879 age 7. Alex d. 1879 age 1 year 9 months. Marie Barb d. 1879 age 2 yrs 9 months. Eliza d. 1879 age 12. Firman d. 1879 age 13.

Parents of Adell Burke were Louis Burke and Marine Landry

Parents of Angeline Bouchard were Elias Bouchard and Grace Burke

1911RB: Pasien 40, Delina 36, Freeman 14

1921SP: Pacien C. 50, Angeline 30, Clarence 3, Adeline Mary 2, Rachel 1, Peter Elias 1m

Pacien d. 1923 age 53. Clarence d. 1929 age 11.

Parents of Edna Robertson were George Robertson and Sophie Burke

1940US: 11 Pleasant St. Waltham, MA: Burke, Firman H. 43, Edna 38?, Richard 12, Firman Jr. 9, George 4 (parents b NS, children MA, Firman Na) Occ- carpenter, building

WWI Canada: Firman H. Bourque, River Bourgeois, born Sept 21, 1896 RB Single, Occ-Clerk NofK-Pacien C. Bourque RB (father) Mar 23, 1916

Border Crossing: Firman H. Burke Apr 20, 1920 Niagara Falls NY age 23 born RB Occ-Carpenter Last Res-Sydney NS Father-Pacien River Bourgoise To join friend Mr. Baker 637 Crouse St. Akron OH In US no

Border Crossing: Firman Burke Apr 9, 1923 Niagara Falls NY age 26 born SP Occ-Carpenter Father-Pacien SP To join Ben? Leblanc 447-5^th St Niagara Falls NY In US Apr-Sept 1920 Akron OH

Naturalization Record: Burke, Firman Henry 45 Lawrence St. Boston MA age 33 Admitted Oct 7, 1929 Boston MA Petition#119470

WWII Draft Record: Firman Henry Burke 11 Pleasant St. Natick MA age 45 born RB Sep 20, 1896 Contact: Edna R. Burke (same address) Employer John SM Gladden 145 North Main St. Natick MA Dated Apr 26, 1942