Our Maritime Ties
Sylvain Bourque
- Yes, date unknown1. Sylvain Bourque died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Residence: Apr 1898, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
B29-p.52-marr.info.for son Denis gives father's name
Sylvain — Marie\Mary Bourgeois. Marie\Mary died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Denis P. Bourque died Yes, date unknown.
- 3. Laurent\Lorong Burke was born Apr 1870; died Yes, date unknown.
Generation: 2
2. Denis P. Bourque (1.Sylvain1) died Yes, date unknown. Notes:
B29-p.52;marr.info.
Denis married Elizabeth Melanson 25 Sep 1895, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Peter (Pierre) Melanson and Marie\Mary Bourque) was born Nov 1863, Lower Cove, NS; was christened 28 Dec 1863, Minudie, NS; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
3. Laurent\Lorong Burke (1.Sylvain1) was born Apr 1870; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1911, Lower Cove Village-Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: 17 Jun 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer and a fisherman on the 1911 census
- Residence: 17 Jun 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Census:
In family 24, he is found with his wife, four of their children, his mother-in-law and a sister-in-law. His name is Lorong S Burke.Laurent\Lorong married Angeline Brine 20 Apr 1898, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Angeline (daughter of Alfred (Alfy) Brine and Julianne (Julia) LeBlanc) was born 11 Aug 1877; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 4. Marguerita Burke was born 23 Sep 1895; died Yes, date unknown.
- 5. Stanley Stephen Burke was born 21 Oct 1899, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Jul 1955, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 19 Jul 1955, St Charles Nativity Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 6. Theodore Vincent Burke was born 29 Feb 1904; died Yes, date unknown.
- 7. Basil Alfred (Alfred) Burke was born 15 Jan 1911; died Yes, date unknown.
- 8. Gerald Alfonse Burke was born 17 Apr 1915.
- 9. Joseph Alexis Burke was born 9 Sep 1917.
Generation: 3
4. Marguerita Burke (3.Laurent\Lorong2, 1.Sylvain1) was born 23 Sep 1895; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 1 Dec 1895, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, Lower Cove Village-Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: 17 Jun 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
She was an illegitimate child. Only a godmother is given, Mary Brine.
Census:
In family 24, she lives with her parents, three of her siblings, her maternal grandmother and an aunt.5. Stanley Stephen Burke (3.Laurent\Lorong2, 1.Sylvain1) was born 21 Oct 1899, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Jul 1955, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 19 Jul 1955, St Charles Nativity Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a labourer
- Residence: 10 Copp Ave, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Baptised: 1 Nov 1899, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, Lower Cove Village-Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: 17 Jun 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Apr 1929, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; hotel clerk
- Residence: Apr 1929, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents are Philip Burke and Vinny Brine.
Census:
In family 24, he appears with his parents, three of his siblings, his maternal grandmother and an aunt.Stanley married Mary Agnes White 24 Apr 1929, St Charles Church, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary (daughter of Adolphe White\LeBlanc and Lea Cormier) was born Abt 1907, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
6. Theodore Vincent Burke (3.Laurent\Lorong2, 1.Sylvain1) was born 29 Feb 1904; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 25 Mar 1904, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, Lower Cove Village-Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: 17 Jun 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents are Peter Brian and Agnes Burke.
Census:
In family 24, he appears with his parents, three of his siblings, his maternal grandmother and an aunt.7. Basil Alfred (Alfred) Burke (3.Laurent\Lorong2, 1.Sylvain1) was born 15 Jan 1911; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1911, Lower Cove Village-Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Baptised: 19 Feb 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: 17 Jun 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Census:
In family 24, he appears under the name 'Alford' with his parents, three siblings, his maternal grandmother and an aunt.
Baptised:
His godparents are Father JD Curry and Greeta Burke.8. Gerald Alfonse Burke (3.Laurent\Lorong2, 1.Sylvain1) was born 17 Apr 1915. Other Events:
- Baptised: 9 May 1915, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents are Henry Brine and Millie Burke.Gerald married Marie Alice Spicer 7 Jun 1936, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Marie died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
9. Joseph Alexis Burke (3.Laurent\Lorong2, 1.Sylvain1) was born 9 Sep 1917. Other Events:
- Baptised: 23 Sep 117, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents are Stanley Burke and Dora DesBarres.