Son of unk. and Sarah Burks of TN, apparently widowed by 1850.
Broken stone
Other burials this cemetery are "BURK" - unclear if Thomas is of the Burk line.
1850 Grand River, Henry MO: BURKS Sarah/53/TN, Thomas M/10, Juliet E/8 are next door to WISE Preston, Elizabeth/29 and children. Elizabeth's maiden name was Burks and is thought to be daughter of Sarah.
1860 Big Creek, Henry MO: WISE Preston /46, Elizabeth R/38, John O/15, Martha L/13, Preston R/11, William R/9, Sarah E/6, Charles L/6, Geo W/3, Henry M.C./11 months; BURKS Thomas M/22/MO.(believed to be brother of Elizabeth)
research: sister Elizabeth Burks Wise is buried in KS, #65475203 . His mother, Sarah Burks may have died between 1850-1860 and buried this cemetery in unmarked grave.
Son of unk. and Sarah Burks of TN, apparently widowed by 1850.
Broken stone
Other burials this cemetery are "BURK" - unclear if Thomas is of the Burk line.
1850 Grand River, Henry MO: BURKS Sarah/53/TN, Thomas M/10, Juliet E/8 are next door to WISE Preston, Elizabeth/29 and children. Elizabeth's maiden name was Burks and is thought to be daughter of Sarah.
1860 Big Creek, Henry MO: WISE Preston /46, Elizabeth R/38, John O/15, Martha L/13, Preston R/11, William R/9, Sarah E/6, Charles L/6, Geo W/3, Henry M.C./11 months; BURKS Thomas M/22/MO.(believed to be brother of Elizabeth)
research: sister Elizabeth Burks Wise is buried in KS, #65475203 . His mother, Sarah Burks may have died between 1850-1860 and buried this cemetery in unmarked grave.
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