Merton Burk (1888 - 1981)

Born 19 Jun 1888 in Harwich, Kent, Ontario, Canada

Ancestors

Husband of Luellyn (Walker) Burk — married 7 Mar 1912 in Harwich, Kent, Ontario, Canada

Descendants

Died 1981 at about age 92 in Ontario, Canada

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Merton Burk was born in Ontario, Canada.

Merton was a farmer...

Biography

Merton is the child of Solomon Burk Jr. and Harriet Elizabeth (née Dennis) Burk.

Birth

Merton was born on Tuesday, June 19, 1888 in Harwich, Kent, Ontario, Canada. ^[1]

Early Life

In 1891, age 2, Merton was living with his family in Harwich, Ontario, Canada. Merton shared a residence with his father Solomon, mother Harriet, sister Carrie, brother Christian, brother Sherman, brother Roy, and sister Eugene. ^[2]

In 1901, age 12, Merton was living with his family in Elgin, Ontario, Canada. Merton shared a residence with his father Solomon Jr., mother Harriet, sister Carrie, brother Christian, brother Sherman, brother Roy, sister Eugene, sister Mable, sister Phyllis, sister Evelyn, and brother Steven.^[3]

In 1911, age 23, Merton was living with his family in Harwich, Ontario, Canada. Merton shared a residence with his father Solomon, mother Harriet, brother Christian, brother Sherman, brother Roy, sister Bernice, sister Phyllis, sister Evelyn, brother Steven, and sister Martha. At the time, Merton was working as a Farmer. ^[4]

Marriage

At age 23, Merton married Luellyn Walker on Thursday, March 7, 1912 in Harwich, Kent, Ontario, Canada. His Bride, was age 18. ^[5]

Merton's child was born, when Luellyn gave birth to his daughter Valma on Sunday, October 28,1917, in Harwich, Kent, Ontario, Canada.

Middle Life

In 1921, age 33, Merton was living with his family in Erieau, Harwich, Ontario, Canada. Merton shared a residence with his wife Luellyn, daughter Blanche, daughter Mary, daughter Valma, and son Edward. At the time, Merton was working as a Farmer.^[6]

Death Of Two Children

In early 1924, age 35, Merton was living with his family about a mile from Blenheim, Harwich, Ontario, Canada. Merton shared a residence with his wife Luellyn, daughter Blanche, daughter Mary, daughter Valma, son Edward, and daughter Louise.

On Sunday, February 24, 1924, Merton had placed some oil on the stove to thaw out, and then went outside to do some chores. While he was gone, the oil overflowed on the stove, and set the place on fire.

His wife, Luellyn, two daughters Mary and Valma, and son Edward, managed to escape to safety.

A grandmother of the children, Mrs. William Mitchell, who lives about a mile away, rushed to the scene, and was badly burned while attempting to help rescue those within.

Merton also suffered burns, during the rescue attempts of their children, but not seriously.

Tragically, two of Merton's daughters perished in the fire, Blanche (12), and Louise (3). ^{[7] [8]}

Later Life

Death

Merton died on 1981 in Ontario, Canada. ^[9]

Merton was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Blenheim, Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada. ^[10]

Sources

1. ↑ Citing this Record"Ontario Births, 1869-1912," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMWN-C32 : 8 August 2017), Merton Burke, 19 Jun 1888; citing Birth, Harwich, Kent, Ontario, Canada, citing Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,845,891. See image
2. ↑ Citing this Record"Canada Census, 1891," see image
3. ↑ Citing this Record"Canada Census, 1901," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KH2K-YST : 18 March 2018), Murton Burk in household of Harriet E Burk, Elgin (west/ouest), Ontario, Canada; citing p. 3, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa. see image
4. ↑ Citing this Record"Recensement du Canada de 1911," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV9T-J6M3 : 16 March 2018), Merton Burk in entry for Solomon Burk, 1911; citing Census, Kent West Sub-Districts 1-64, Ontario, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,418,504. See image
5. ↑ Citing this Record"Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KS8C-BH1 : 11 March 2018), Merton Burk and Luellyn Walker, 07 Mar 1912; citing registration , Harwich, Kent, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,906,616. See image
6. ↑ Citing this Record"Sixth Census of Canada, 1921," See image
7. ↑ Citing this Record"The Detroit Free Press, Monday, February 25, 1924, page 4" See image
8. ↑ The Gazzette, Montreal, Monay, February 25, 1924, page 2 - https://www.newspapers.com/image/419773060/?terms=merton%20burk&match=1 see image
9. ↑ The Windsor Star, Friday, January 16, 1981, page 3 - https://www.newspapers.com/image/504291640/?terms=merton%20burk&match=1 see image
10. ↑ Citing this Record"Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK18-7SXC : 15 December 2015), Merton Burk, ; Burial, Blenheim, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Ontario, Canada, Evergreen Cemetery; citing record ID 139982590, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.