Erastus Theodore Burgin (1874 - 1951)

Born 6 Oct 1874 in Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Lillian (Wall) Burgin — married 25 Mar 1894 in North Carolina USA

Descendants

Died 23 Jun 1951 at age 76 in McDowell, North Carolina, United States

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Biography

Erastus Theodore Burgin was was the son of John Cotlett Burgin and Eva Malinda Spake. He was born in 1874 and died in 1951.^[1]

In 1880 Erastus was enumerated in his parents household at the age of 6 in Cherryville, Gaston County, North Carolina.^[2]

Erastus married Mary Lillian Wall on March 25, 1894 in McDowell County, North Carolina.^[3][4]

In 1900 Erastus and Mary were enumerated living in Crooked Creek, McDowell County, North Carolina. Erastus was 25 years of age and working as a farmer. Erastus and Mary have three children in 1900. ^[5]

In 1910 Erastus was enumerated with Mary living in Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina where he was working as a carpenter. Erastus was 36 years of age and he and Mary had seven children in their household. ^[6]

On his World War I Draft Registration Card he stated he was born on October 6, 1874 and was described as being medium build, medium height, brown hair, and brown eyes. His spouse was stated as Marry L. Burgin^[7]

In 1920 Erastus was 45 years of age and living still in Old Fort with Mary. Erastus in 1920 stated he was working as a farmer. Erastus and Mary had 6 children at home in 1920. ^[8]

In 1930 Erastus and Mary were still living in Old Fort and Erastus was working as a farmer at the age of 55. ^[9]

Erastus is widowed in 1940 and living with his son Theodore in Old Fort. Erastus is 65 years of age and is working as a farmer. ^[10]

Acknowledgements

WikiTree profile Burgin-203 created through the import of HHenderson Family Tree.ged on Jul 24, 2011 by Herb Henderson.

Sources

1. ↑ * Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #87754525 (accessed 1 February 2023)
   Memorial page for Erastus Theodore Burgin (6 Oct 1874-23 Jun 1951), citing Bethlehem Community Cemetery, Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Donna Thomas (contributor 47586188).
2. ↑ * 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
   citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .
   FamilySearch Record: MC6R-RXS (accessed 1 February 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYB6-X4G Image number 00026
   Erastas Burgan (6), single son, in household of John Burgan (50) in Cherryville, Gaston, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina, United States.
3. ↑ * Marriage: "North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979"
   citing FHL microfilm: 593330; Record number: 169;
   FamilySearch Record: F8WP-XDR (accessed 1 February 2023)
   E T Burgin marriage to Mary L. Wall on 25 Mar 1894 in McDowell, North Carolina, United States.
4. ↑ * Marriage: "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979"
   citing McDowell, North Carolina, United States, p. , North Carolina State Archives Division of Archives and History; FHL microfilm .
   FamilySearch Record: QP9P-L423 (accessed 1 February 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSCF-MTS2 Image number 00228
   E T Burgin marriage to Mary L Wall on 25 Mar 1894 in McDowell, North Carolina, United States.
5. ↑ * 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 7; FHL microfilm: 1241204; Record number: 5166;
   FamilySearch Record: MSY1-47N (accessed 1 February 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-67B3-C9G Image number 00112
   Erastues Burgin (26), married head of household in Crooked Creek Township, McDowell, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
6. ↑ * 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing enumeration district (ED) ED 105, sheet 25A, family 487, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1112; FHL microfilm 1,375,125.
   FamilySearch Record: ML9B-B1R (accessed 1 February 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJX-NDG Image number 01116
   Erastus Burgin (36), married head of household in Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
7. ↑ * Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; FHL microfilm: 1765687;
   FamilySearch Record: KZDS-B3L (accessed 1 February 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YY6-SB97 Image number 04528
   Name: Erastus Theodore Burgin; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: McDowell, North Carolina, United States; Birth Date: 6 Oct 1874; Birth Place: , , United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White.
8. ↑ * 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Affiliate Film Number: 1309; Line: 75; FHL microfilm: 1821309; Record number: 16573;
   FamilySearch Record: MZVM-X5P (accessed 1 February 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RNT-ZQT Image number 00346
   Erastus T Burgin (45), married head of household in McDowell, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
9. ↑ * 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing enumeration district (ED) ED 16, sheet 26A, line 17, family 462, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1704; FHL microfilm 2,341,438.
   FamilySearch Record: X331-Q8Q (accessed 1 February 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RZG-TWK Image number 00314
   Erastus T Burgin (55), married head of household in Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
10. ↑ * 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
    citing enumeration district (ED) 56-22, sheet 7B, line 67, family 121, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 2938.
    FamilySearch Record: KWS1-FTW (accessed 1 February 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89MB-Y32Z
    Erastus Burgin (65), widowed head of household in Old Fort Township, McDowell, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.