Genealogy

BURKE

Oldest proven ancestor:  

Milliner Burke

Much research has been done by many cousins on the Burkes in Chatham County, North Carolina. Milliner Burk(e) was in Chatham County before it existed--Orange County until Chatham was formed in 1771. Milliner's father was Record Burk(s). 

It has been fun meeting interesting cousins through family research. One of these cousins is J. C. "Jerry" Burke, Jr. who is known as the Tarheel Fiddler and formed Hickory Wind with his wife Helen to entertain people who love bluegrass and gospel music. Here are some of their recordings: