William
BURKE
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Born: 20 October 1831 in Little Lorraine, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
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William married Mary Ann O'NEIL July 1855 in Main-à-Dieu, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Mary Ann O'NEIL was born 1 January 1838 in Lingan, Cape Breton, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Spouse & Children of William BURKE
Mary Ann O'NEILMarriage date: July 1855
Marriage place: Main-à-Dieu, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Children of William BURKE and Mary Ann O'NEIL
John Richard BURKEDied: 28 December 1941, , Nova Scotia, Canada
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Birth — 183120 October 1831
Little Lorraine, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
1855 Marriage / PartnerWilliam BURKE and Mary Ann O'NEIL July 1855, Main-à-Dieu, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
He was 23 years old.
1859 Birth of ChildJohn Richard BURKE was born 5 September 1859, Little Lorraine, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada (Little Lorain)
William was 27 years old.
Record added: 10/2/2025 10:12:32 AM
Last updated: 11/5/2025 4:52:10 PM
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