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Cherry Elizabeth (Lake) Bourke (1872 - 1952)

Cherry Elizabeth Bourke formerly Lake
Born in Georgia, United Statesmap
Daughter of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of — married 20 Feb 1890 in Chatham, Georgia, United Statesmap
Descendants descendants
Mother of , , and
Died at about age 80 [location unknown]
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Profile last modified | Created 9 Jan 2015
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Biography

US Black Heritage Project
Cherry (Lake) Bourke is a part of US Black heritage.

Cherry Elizabeth Lake was born in 1872 in Georgia, United States.

Cherry passed away on 14 November 1952, aged 79.

Cherry (17) and James Porter Bourke (11) were married on 20 February 1890 in Chatham, Georgia, United States. James was born about 1878 in Georgia, United States. He was the son of Robert Habersham Bourke and Martha Ann (Porter) Gardner. Their known children were:

In 1910, Cherry (37) was living in Census Savannah Ward 3, Chatham, Georgia, United States. [1]

In 1910, Cherry (37) was living in Savannah Ward 3, Chatham, Georgia with her husband, James P Beucke (39); and their children, Christina E (19), James P Bourke Jr (16), Joseph A (13), Rosa M (11), Albert (7), and Virginia (2). [2]

In 1920, Cherry (47) was living in Census Washington, District of Columbia, United States.[1]

In 1920, Cherry (47)'s occupation was 'none'. She was living in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia with her husband, James P (42); their children, James P (27), C E Williams (28), J A (24), Albert (16), Rosa (20), and Genebelle (13); and C E Bourke (25), Louise Williams (13, granddaughter), Rosa Williams (6, granddaughter), and Nelson Cugler (16). [3]

In 1930, Cherry (57) was living in Census Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, United States.[1]

In 1930, Cherry (57) was living at Elm Street. with her husband, James P (58); their children, Rosa M (30), and Virginia Downing (22); and Elmer H Downing (22, grandson), and Elmer H Downing (0, grandson). [4]

In 1940, Cherry (67) was living in Tract 34, District of Columbia, Police Precinct 13, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States.[1]

In 1940, Cherry (67) was living in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia with her children, James P (47), Virginia Downing (33), and Rosa M Burke (36); and Eloise Bourke (45, daughter-in-law), Elmer Downing (32, grandson), and Elmer Downing (10, grandson). [5]

In 1950, Cherry (77) was living in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia with her children, James P Bourke Jr (57), Virginia Dowing (49), Rosie E (50), and James E Dowing (8); and C Elise Bourke (55, daughter-in-law), and Elmer H Dowing (20, grandson). [6]

In 1952, Cherry (79) was living in N.w..[1]

Timeline
DateEventLocation[1]
1872BirthGeorgia, United States
1878Birth of Husband, James PorterGeorgia, United States
1890-02-20Marriage, James PorterChatham, Georgia, United States
1893Birth of Son, James PorterGeorgia, USA
1896-09-13Birth of Son, Joseph AnthonyGeorgia
1904Birth of Son, AlbertGeorgia, United States
1910Birth of Daughter, Christina EGeorgia, United States
1933-10-21Death of Husband, James PorterWashington D.C., United States
1950CensusWashington, Washington, District of Columbia[6]
1952-11-14Death
1957-07-23Death of Son, Joseph AnthonyWashington, DC
1989Death of Son, James PorterWashington, District of Columbia, USA


Research Notes

  • Fact: Residence (1910) Census Savannah Ward 3, Chatham, Georgia, United States
  • Fact: Residence (1920) Census Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  • Fact: Residence (1930) Census Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  • Fact: Residence (1940) Tract 34, District of Columbia, Police Precinct 13, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States
  • Fact: Residence (14 Nov 1952) N.w.
  • Fact: Obituary (14 Nov 1952) Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  • Fact: Obituary (15 Nov 1952) Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  • Fact: USER_DEFINED (18 Nov 1952) Obituary Washington, District of Columbia, United States

The following people may need profiles:

  • James P Beucke (Husband)
  • Christina E Bourke (Daughter)
  • James P Bourke Jr (Son)
  • Joseph A Bourke (Son)
  • Rosa M Bourke (Daughter)
  • Albert Bourke (Son)
  • Virginia Bourke (Daughter)
  • James P Bourke (Husband)
  • C E Bourke
  • C E Williams (Daughter)
  • J A Bourke (Son)
  • Rosa Bourke (Daughter)
  • Genebelle Bourke (Daughter)
  • Louise Williams (Granddaughter)
  • Rosa Williams (Granddaughter)
  • Nelson Cugler
  • Elmer H Downing (Grandson)
  • Virginia Downing (Daughter)
  • Eloise Bourke (Daughter-in-law)
  • Elmer Downing (Grandson)
  • Rosa M Burke (Daughter)
  • C Elise Bourke (Daughter-in-law)
  • Virginia Dowing (Daughter)
  • Rosie E Bourke (Daughter)
  • Elmer H Dowing (Grandson)
  • James E Dowing (Son)


Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 08 July 2023, 11:17), entry for Cherry Elizabeth Lake (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:96N5-G1X ); contributed by various users.
  2. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1910; Census Place: Savannah Ward 3, Chatham, Georgia; Roll: T624_178; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1374191
    Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
    Ancestry Record 7884 #146718934 ($, accessed 1 January 2024)
    Sheet Number 4b
    Able to read Y
    Street Harris East
    Spouse's Name James P Beucke
    Enumerated Year 1910
    Marital Status Married
    Number of Children Born 7
    Race Mulatto
    Father's Birthplace Georgia
    Mother's Birthplace Georgia
    Name Elizabeth Bourke [Elizabeth Beucke]
    Home in 1910 Savannah Ward 3, Chatham, Georgia, USA
    Relation to Head of House Wife
    Gender Female
    Enumeration District Number 0062
    Household Members (Name)
    Age
    Relationship     		James P Beucke 39 Head
    Elizabeth Bourke 39 Wife
    Christina E Bourke 19 Daughter
    James P Bourke Jr 16 Son
    Joseph A Bourke 13 Son
    Rosa M Bourke 11 Daughter
    Albert Bourke 7 Son
    Virginia Bourke 2 Daughter
    Birthplace Georgia
    Birth Date 1871 [1871]
    Years Married 21
    Able to Write Y
    Number of Children Living 6
    Age in 1910 39
    Native Tongue English
  3. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T625_211; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 206
    Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
    Ancestry Record 6061 #19845466 ($, accessed 1 January 2024)
    Mother's Birthplace Georgia
    Birthplace Georgia
    Birth Year abt 1873
    Street Elm St NW
    Name C E Bourke
    Residence Date 1920
    Marital Status Married
    Spouse's Name James P Bourke
    Able to read Yes
    Household Members (Name)
    Age
    Relationship     		James P Bourke 42 Head
    C E Bourke 47 Wife
    James P Bourke 27 Son
    C E Bourke 25 Daughter-in-law
    C E Williams 28 Daughter
    J A Bourke 24 Son
    Albert Bourke 16 Son
    Rosa Bourke 20 Daughter
    Genebelle Bourke 13 Daughter
    Louise Williams 13 Granddaughter
    Rosa Williams 6 Granddaughter
    Nelson Cugler 16 Roomer
    Occupation None
    Relation to Head of House Wife
    Gender Female
    Father's Birthplace Georgia
    Race Mulatto
    Age 47
    Able to Write Yes
    Home in 1920 Washington, Washington, District of Columbia
  4. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0227; FHL microfilm: 2340033
    Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
    Ancestry Record 6224 #6981501 ($, accessed 1 January 2024)
    Family Number 50
    Attended School No
    Homemaker? Yes
    Marital Status Married
    Dwelling Number 50
    Block 3087 and 3088
    Race Negro (Black)
    Age in 1930 59
    Age at First Marriage 20
    Able to Read and Write Yes
    Name Elizabeth Bourke
    Relation to Head of House Wife
    Gender Female
    Father's Birthplace Georgia
    Mother's Birthplace Georgia
    House Number 212 1/2
    Household Members (Name)
    Age
    Relationship     		James P Bourke 58 Head
    Elizabeth Bourke 59 Wife
    Rosa M Bourke 30 Daughter
    Elmer H Downing 22 Son-in-law
    Virginia Downing 22 Daughter
    Elmer H Downing 0 Grandson
    Birthplace Georgia
    Birth Year abt 1871
    Street Address Elm Street.
    Home in 1930 Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Map of Home Washington, District of Columbia
    Able to Speak English Yes
  5. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: m-t0627-00571; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 1-515
    Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
    Ancestry Record 2442 #497192 ($, accessed 1 January 2024)
    Sheet Number 10B
    Street "U Street"
    Marital Status Widowed
    Income Other Sources No
    Inferred Residence in 1935 Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
    Race Negro (Black)
    Weeks Worked in 1939 0
    Name Cherry E Bourke
    Highest Grade Completed Elementary school, 3rd grade
    Relation to Head of House Mother
    Gender Female
    House Number 408
    Household Members (Name)
    Age
    Relationship     		James P Bourke 47 Head
    Eloise Bourke 45 Wife
    Cherry E Bourke 68 Mother
    Elmer Downing 32 Son
    Virginia Downing 33 Sister
    Elmer Downing 10 Nephew
    Rosa M Burke 36 Sister
    Birthplace Georgia
    Estimated Birth Year abt 1872
    Map of Home in 1940 Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
    Residence in 1935 Washington
    Income 0
    Attended School or College No
    Age 68
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census 0
    Home in 1940 Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 1950 Census: "1950 United States Federal Census"
    National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 4812; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 1-1122
    Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
    Ancestry Record 62308 #15513940 ($, accessed 1 January 2024)
    Street Name U State
    Occupation Category Keeping House
    Marital Status Widowed
    Dwelling Number 46
    Home in 1950 Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Race Negro (Black)
    Name Cherry E Bourke
    Relation to Head of House Mother
    Gender Female
    Employment Status No
    Farm No
    House Number 408
    Household Members (Name)
    Age
    Relationship     		James P Bourke Jr 57 Head
    C Elise Bourke 55 Wife
    Cherry E Bourke 79 Mother
    Virginia Dowing 49 Sister
    Rosie E Bourke 50 Sister
    Elmer H Dowing 20 Nephew
    James E Dowing 8 Nephew
    Birth Date abt 1871
    Seeking Work No
    Acres No
    Residence Date 1950
    Birth Place Georgia
    Age 79
    Worked Last Week No

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Gardner-10299 Kate (Gardner) Schmidt
Per her marriage certificate, her LNAB was "Lake".
posted on Unknown-264803 (merged) by Kate (Gardner) Schmidt
Gardner-10299 Kate (Gardner) Schmidt
Hi, could you please change the privacy setting on this profile to "Open" so others can help source it? Thanks!
posted on Unknown-264803 (merged) by Kate (Gardner) Schmidt
Jones-29956 ShiraDestinie Jones MPhil
No documentation at all for alleged child Rosa Bourke.
posted on Unknown-264803 (merged) by ShiraDestinie Jones MPhil

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