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Abel Burdett
1. Abel Burdett was born on 20 Jan 1790 in Gilsum, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; died on 18 Apr 1858 in Zumbro Twp, Wabasha County, Minnesota; was buried in Pleasant Prairie Cemetery, South Troy, Wabasha County, Minnesota. Notes:
1850, an innkeeper in Rockingham,VT in 1820 living in Grafton with 2
daughters under 10Abel married Bathsheba Gibson in 1815 in Grafton, Windham County, Vermont. Bathsheba was born in 1785 in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Apr 1866 in Lake City, Wabasha County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Elvira Burdett
died in Linden, Iowa County, Wisconsin. - 3. Sarah Burdett
died in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. - 4. Francis A. Burdett
was born on 18 Jul 1821 in Grafton, Windham County, Vermont; died in 1884 in Lake City, Wabasha County, Minnesota.
- 2. Elvira Burdett
Generation: 2
2. Elvira Burdett
(1.Abel1) died in Linden, Iowa County, Wisconsin. Family/Spouse: Mr. Lawrence. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Sarah Burdett
(1.Abel1) died in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Family/Spouse: Mr. Ranney. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Francis A. Burdett
(1.Abel1) was born on 18 Jul 1821 in Grafton, Windham County, Vermont; died in 1884 in Lake City, Wabasha County, Minnesota. Notes:
Burdett, Frank A., Lake City, grain dealer, is among the early
residents of Wabasha county. His grandfather, Ebenezer Burditt (born
in Lancaster, Massachusetts, 1761), was a revolutionary soldier and
served on a colonial privateer. Abel, son of the latter, was born in
Gilsum, New Hampshire, January 20, 1790. Bethsheba Gibson, daughter of
another revoluntionary hero, born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, in
1785, married Abel Burdett, died April 6, 1866, in Lake City. Her
husband died in Zumbro, this county, April 18, 1858. This couple dwelt
many years in Grafton, Vermont, where was ushered into the world, July
18, 1821, the person whose name heads this paragraph. During the early
years of the latter, he spent some time at the common school, and
subsequently managed the farm while his father dealt in stock. The
farm was exchanged for hotel property, and Frank was his father's
assistant in conducting the house for fourteen years. April 24, 1846,
he was united in wedlock with Miss Jeannette Mack, whose parentage is
elsewhere given with that of her brother, J. R. Mack. Windham,
Vermont, is Mrs. Burdett's native place. Mr. Burdett spent over two
years in California, at mining and other occupations, with moderate
success. Returning to Vermont in 1855, he took up a permanent
residence in the west next year, arriving in Columbia county,
Wisconsin, in July. In the fall of 1857 he came to Zumbro and engaged
in farming there four years. Removed to Lake City in the fall of 1861,
and began to deal in produce. At. one time he had four warehouses in
operation, one being at Stockholm, across the lake, and has been
signally successful. He served the town of Zumbro two years as
assessor, and Lake City one year; was also justice of the peace in
Zumbro. He adheres to democratic principles of government, and is
orthodox in religious faith. Mr. and Mrs. Burdett have one son, now
thirty seven years of age, named Frank D. When eighteen he entered the
Union army, and served about a year. When he went from home he weighed
one hundred and sixty pounds, and on his discharge weighed, with
soldier overcoat, just half as much. His home is now in LaCrosse. The
two daughters, Sarah A., resides at home, and Flora C. (wife of J. M.
Ford), at Wahpeton, Dakota. Abel Burdett was the father of threeFrancis married Jeanette Mack on 24 Apr 1846 in Windham County, Vermont. Jeanette was born in 1822 in Vermont; died in 1884 in Lake City, Wabasha County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. Francis D. Burdett
was born on 20 Feb 1846 in Rockingham, Windham County, Vermont; died on 10 Sep 1907 in Mountain Home, Washington County, Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Washington County, Tennessee. - 6. Sarah Burdett
was born in 1850 in Rockingham, Windham County, Vermont. - 7. Flora C. Burdett
was born about 1858 in Minnesota.
- 5. Francis D. Burdett
Generation: 3
5. Francis D. Burdett
(4.Francis2, 1.Abel1) was born on 20 Feb 1846 in Rockingham, Windham County, Vermont; died on 10 Sep 1907 in Mountain Home, Washington County, Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Washington County, Tennessee. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: 17 Mar 1864 - 16 Dec 1864; American Civil War (North) 6th MN Infantry Regt., Co. A Disability Discharge
Notes:
When eighteen he entered the Union army, and served about a year. When he went from home he weighed one hundred and sixty pounds, and on his discharge weighed, with soldier overcoat, just half as much. His home is now in LaCrosse.
Enlisted as a Private on 17 March 1864 at the age of 18
Enlisted in Company A, 6th Infantry Regiment Minnesota on 17 March 1864. Received a disability discharge Company A, 6th Infantry Regiment Minnesota on 16 December 1864 "Distingushed Service"
Frank D. was in VA hosp. at Johnson City or Memphis. (That isnt'clear from his papers)(Mountain Branch, National Home for Disabl Volunteer Soldiers) when he died.
He and Molly did divorce (I reread his military papers). She remarried a man named Goff. After Molly died, Frank then married Hattie F. Fitch. Her 1st husband was Clarence Jones. They were divorced.
When Frank died his next of kin was listed as Mrs. Lela Cook (daughter) He died Sept 10, 1907. However, Hattie applied for his military pension on Spt. 20, 1915Francis married Patty Conway on 4 Sep 1870 in Wabash County, Indiana. Patty died in 1881. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Lura E. Burdett
was born about 1872. - 9. Lelah Belle Burdett
was born on 15 Feb 1874 in Zumbro Twp, Wabasha County, Minnesota; died on 28 Dec 1955 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota.
Francis married Hattie Fitch on 4 Jul 1885 in Merrillan, Jackson County, Wisconsin. Hattie was born est 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
6. Sarah Burdett
(4.Francis2, 1.Abel1) was born in 1850 in Rockingham, Windham County, Vermont. 7. Flora C. Burdett
(4.Francis2, 1.Abel1) was born about 1858 in Minnesota. Family/Spouse: John M. Ford. John was born about 1856 in Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 4
8. Lura E. Burdett
(5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1) was born about 1872. 9. Lelah Belle Burdett
(5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1) was born on 15 Feb 1874 in Zumbro Twp, Wabasha County, Minnesota; died on 28 Dec 1955 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota. Notes:
Living with her Aunt and Uncle in 1880, James and Margaret Mack in
Zumbro,MNLelah married John Franklin Cooke on 2 Jun 1895 in Lake City, Wabasha County, Minnesota. John was born on 10 Nov 1868 in Hammond, Wabasha County, Minnesota; died on 5 Dec 1952 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. Lura Jane Cooke
was born on 31 Aug 1896 in Zumbro Twp, Wabasha County, Minnesota; died on 23 May 1991 in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California. - 11. Edith Burdette Cooke
was born on 3 Jan 1898; died on 11 Apr 1974 in Winona, Winona County, Minnesota. - 12. James Homer Cooke
was born about 1900; died in 1968. - 13. Dorothy Cooke
was born on 7 Jul 1901; died before 1990. - 14. Donald Judson Cooke
was born on 18 Mar 1907; died on 28 Jan 1972. - 15. Morris John Cooke
was born on 12 Apr 1911; died on 14 May 1992.
- 10. Lura Jane Cooke
Generation: 5
10. Lura Jane Cooke
(9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1) was born on 31 Aug 1896 in Zumbro Twp, Wabasha County, Minnesota; died on 23 May 1991 in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California. Lura married George Franklin Keen on 6 Jan 1934 in Hammond, Lake County, Indiana. George was born in Aug 1896 in Corunna, DeKalb County, Indiana; died on 4 May 1968 in Youngtown, Maricopa County, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
11. Edith Burdette Cooke
(9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1) was born on 3 Jan 1898; died on 11 Apr 1974 in Winona, Winona County, Minnesota. Edith married George Wagoner Richman about 1930. George was born on 21 Jan 1901; died on 7 Mar 1988 in Winona, Winona County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Dorothy Richman
was born on 24 Jun 1932.
- 18. Dorothy Richman
12. James Homer Cooke
(9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1) was born about 1900; died in 1968. Notes:
James then married Helen Schrieber and they had 2 boys--James and
Paul. Uncle Jim died in 1968 .. Jimmy is in his early 50's and both
he and Paul live in PHX area. Jimmy is married. Last I knew Paul
wasn/t. I don't know about Helen. I have lost tract of her. She may
still summer in Fargo and winter in PHX. Uncle Jim had the Rexaul
(sp?) pharmacy in downtown Fargo for years.Family/Spouse: Helen Schrieber. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. James Cooke
- 20. Paul Cooke
James married Pearl D. on 21 Jun 1924, and was divorced about 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. Marilyn Cooke
was born in 1928. - 22. Delmar Cooke
was born on 1 Apr 1931; died on 16 Jun 1948.
- 19. James Cooke
13. Dorothy Cooke
(9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1) was born on 7 Jul 1901; died before 1990. Notes:
Dorothy Cooke b- July 7, 1901; married Raymond Kerger. They had an
adopted daughter Kathleen. Uncle Ray died of cancer 1945. Aunt
Dot then moved back home to Rochester. She eventually married Thomas
Adair Tyler on Dec. 30, 1959. Uncle Tom was a widower and had 2
children Thomas III and Sarah (Sally). Aunt Dot died in mid to late
1980's.Family/Spouse: Raymond Kerger. Raymond died in 1945. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Dorothy married Thomas Adair Tyler on 30 Dec 1959. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
14. Donald Judson Cooke
(9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1) was born on 18 Mar 1907; died on 28 Jan 1972. Family/Spouse: Frances Martin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. Sharon Cooke
- 24. Donald Judson Cooke, Jr.
- 23. Sharon Cooke
15. Morris John Cooke
(9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1) was born on 12 Apr 1911; died on 14 May 1992. Morris married Elaine Quimette on 20 Aug 1938. Elaine died about 2002. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Generation: 6
16. John Keen
(10.Lura5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)17. Living
(10.Lura5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
18. Dorothy Richman
(11.Edith5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1) was born on 24 Jun 1932. Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 30. Laurie Anderson
- 31. Paul Anderson
- 30. Laurie Anderson
19. James Cooke
(12.James5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)20. Paul Cooke
(12.James5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)21. Marilyn Cooke
(12.James5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1) was born in 1928. Notes:
Had three girls
Marilyn married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
22. Delmar Cooke
(12.James5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1) was born on 1 Apr 1931; died on 16 Jun 1948. Notes:
Died:
Killed in a plane crash.23. Sharon Cooke
(14.Donald5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)Notes:
Sharon Haggarty (1932) whose 1st husband was killed in service on a
training mission; 2nd husband???. She had couple of children w/ each
husband. Last I knew she was in Fargo area.24. Donald Judson Cooke, Jr.
(14.Donald5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)Notes:
Donald, Jr. was a lawyer in JAG and then in Fargo. He married and
had at least 1 child.25. Living
(15.Morris5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 33. David Rothenberger
- 34. Douglas Rothenberger
- 35. Cynde Rothenberger
- 33. David Rothenberger
26. Living
(15.Morris5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
27. Living
(15.Morris5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. Jennifer Stark
- 39. Evan Stark
- 38. Jennifer Stark
Generation: 7
28. Krista Lynn Busenius
(17.Living6, 10.Lura5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)Family/Spouse: Gregg Paul Beavers. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
29. Brad Walter Busenius
(17.Living6, 10.Lura5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)30. Laurie Anderson
(18.Dorothy6, 11.Edith5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)31. Paul Anderson
(18.Dorothy6, 11.Edith5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)32. Kimberly D. Roethke
(21.Marilyn6, 12.James5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)Other Events and Attributes:
- Contact Info: hunterk@shaw.ca; Address:
hunterk@shaw.ca
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- Contact Info: hunterk@shaw.ca; Address:
33. David Rothenberger
(25.Living6, 15.Morris5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)34. Douglas Rothenberger
(25.Living6, 15.Morris5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)35. Cynde Rothenberger
(25.Living6, 15.Morris5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)36. Living
(26.Living6, 15.Morris5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)37. Living
(26.Living6, 15.Morris5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)38. Jennifer Stark
(27.Living6, 15.Morris5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)39. Evan Stark
(27.Living6, 15.Morris5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)
Generation: 8
40. Cameron Walter Beavers
(28.Krista7, 17.Living6, 10.Lura5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)41. Allison Jane Beavers
(28.Krista7, 17.Living6, 10.Lura5, 9.Lelah4, 5.Francis3, 4.Francis2, 1.Abel1)
