Freedonia Burdette1

F, #21551, b. circa 1917
FatherAlvis Clarkson Burdette1 b. 17 Sep 1893
MotherMinnie M. (?)1 b. circa 1895
Birth*circa 1917 Freedonia Burdette was born circa 1917 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of Alvis Clarkson Burdette and Minnie M. (?)1 
(Witness) Census16 Jan 1920 Freedonia Burdette appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of Charles Clark Burdette and Cynthia C. Elmore at Legg Pct, Kanawha Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census14 Apr 1930 Freedonia Burdette appeared on the census of 14 Apr 1930 in the household of Alvis Clarkson Burdette and Mary (?) at Kennedy Twp, Allegheny Co, PA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jan 1920Legg Pct, Kanawha Co, WVCharles Clark Burdette, Cynthia C. Elmore, Alvis Clarkson Burdette, Rushia W. Burdette, Macel Garnie Burdette, Minnie M. (?), Freedonia Burdette and William R. Burdette1
14 Apr 1930Kennedy Twp, Allegheny Co, PAAlvis Clarkson Burdette, Mary (?), Freedonia Burdette, William R. Burdette, Janet Burdette and Ernest Burdette1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

William R. Burdette1

M, #21552, b. 1918
FatherAlvis Clarkson Burdette1 b. 17 Sep 1893
MotherMinnie M. (?)1 b. circa 1895
Birth*1918 William R. Burdette was born in 1918 at WV.1 
 He was the son of Alvis Clarkson Burdette and Minnie M. (?)1 
(Witness) Census16 Jan 1920 William R. Burdette appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of Charles Clark Burdette and Cynthia C. Elmore at Legg Pct, Kanawha Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census14 Apr 1930 William R. Burdette appeared on the census of 14 Apr 1930 in the household of Alvis Clarkson Burdette and Mary (?) at Kennedy Twp, Allegheny Co, PA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jan 1920Legg Pct, Kanawha Co, WVCharles Clark Burdette, Cynthia C. Elmore, Alvis Clarkson Burdette, Rushia W. Burdette, Macel Garnie Burdette, Minnie M. (?), Freedonia Burdette and William R. Burdette1
14 Apr 1930Kennedy Twp, Allegheny Co, PAAlvis Clarkson Burdette, Mary (?), Freedonia Burdette, William R. Burdette, Janet Burdette and Ernest Burdette1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Janet Burdette1

F, #21553, b. circa 1921
FatherAlvis Clarkson Burdette1 b. 17 Sep 1893
MotherMinnie M. (?)1 b. circa 1895
Birth*circa 1921 Janet Burdette was born circa 1921 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of Alvis Clarkson Burdette and Minnie M. (?)1 
(Witness) Census14 Apr 1930 Janet Burdette appeared on the census of 14 Apr 1930 in the household of Alvis Clarkson Burdette and Mary (?) at Kennedy Twp, Allegheny Co, PA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
14 Apr 1930Kennedy Twp, Allegheny Co, PAAlvis Clarkson Burdette, Mary (?), Freedonia Burdette, William R. Burdette, Janet Burdette and Ernest Burdette1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Ernest Burdette1

M, #21554, b. circa 1923
FatherAlvis Clarkson Burdette1 b. 17 Sep 1893
MotherMinnie M. (?)1 b. circa 1895
Birth*circa 1923 Ernest Burdette was born circa 1923 at WV.1 
 He was the son of Alvis Clarkson Burdette and Minnie M. (?)1 
(Witness) Census14 Apr 1930 Ernest Burdette appeared on the census of 14 Apr 1930 in the household of Alvis Clarkson Burdette and Mary (?) at Kennedy Twp, Allegheny Co, PA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
14 Apr 1930Kennedy Twp, Allegheny Co, PAAlvis Clarkson Burdette, Mary (?), Freedonia Burdette, William R. Burdette, Janet Burdette and Ernest Burdette1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Mary (?)1

F, #21555, b. circa 1884
Birth*circa 1884 Mary (?) was born circa 1884 at PA.1 
Marriage*circa 1903 She married (?) Leslie circa 1903.1 
Marriage* Mary (?) married Alvis Clarkson Burdette, son of Charles Clark Burdette and Cynthia C. Elmore.1 
Census14 Apr 1930 Mary (?) and Alvis Clarkson Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Kennedy Twp, Allegheny Co, PA, on 14 Apr 1930.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
14 Apr 1930Kennedy Twp, Allegheny Co, PAAlvis Clarkson Burdette, Mary (?), Freedonia Burdette, William R. Burdette, Janet Burdette and Ernest Burdette1

Partners and Children

Marriage*circa 1903 Mary (?) married (?) Leslie circa 1903.1 

Partners and Children

Marriage* Mary (?) married Alvis Clarkson Burdette, son of Charles Clark Burdette and Cynthia C. Elmore.1 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Charles T. Burdette1

M, #21557, b. 1917
FatherLuther Melton Burdette1 b. 6 Jul 1896
MotherLaura Bell (?)1 b. circa 1900
Birth*1917 Charles was born at WV in 1917.1 
 He was the son of Luther Melton Burdette and Laura Bell (?)1 
(Witness) Census12 Jan 1920 Charles T. Burdette appeared on the census of 12 Jan 1920 in the household of Luther Melton Burdette and Laura Bell (?) at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census30 Apr 1930 Charles T. Burdette appeared on the census of 30 Apr 1930 in the household of Luther Melton Burdette and Laura Bell (?) at Loudon Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Jan 1920Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVLuther Melton Burdette, Laura Bell (?), Charles T. Burdette and James W. Burdette1
30 Apr 1930Loudon Dist, Kanawha Co, WVLuther Melton Burdette, Laura Bell (?), Charles T. Burdette, James W. Burdette and Denver M. Burdette1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

James W. Burdette1

M, #21558, b. 1919
FatherLuther Melton Burdette1 b. 6 Jul 1896
MotherLaura Bell (?)1 b. circa 1900
Birth*1919 James W. Burdette was born in 1919 at WV.1 
 He was the son of Luther Melton Burdette and Laura Bell (?)1 
(Witness) Census12 Jan 1920 James W. Burdette appeared on the census of 12 Jan 1920 in the household of Luther Melton Burdette and Laura Bell (?) at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census30 Apr 1930 James W. Burdette appeared on the census of 30 Apr 1930 in the household of Luther Melton Burdette and Laura Bell (?) at Loudon Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Jan 1920Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVLuther Melton Burdette, Laura Bell (?), Charles T. Burdette and James W. Burdette1
30 Apr 1930Loudon Dist, Kanawha Co, WVLuther Melton Burdette, Laura Bell (?), Charles T. Burdette, James W. Burdette and Denver M. Burdette1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Denver M. Burdette1

M, #21559, b. circa 1924
FatherLuther Melton Burdette1 b. 6 Jul 1896
MotherLaura Bell (?)1 b. circa 1900
Birth*circa 1924 Denver M. Burdette was born circa 1924 at WV.1 
 He was the son of Luther Melton Burdette and Laura Bell (?)1 
(Witness) Census30 Apr 1930 Denver M. Burdette appeared on the census of 30 Apr 1930 in the household of Luther Melton Burdette and Laura Bell (?) at Loudon Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
30 Apr 1930Loudon Dist, Kanawha Co, WVLuther Melton Burdette, Laura Bell (?), Charles T. Burdette, James W. Burdette and Denver M. Burdette1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

John O. Burdette1

M, #21560
FatherLuther Melton Burdette1 b. 6 Jul 1896
MotherLaura Bell (?)1 b. circa 1900
 John O. Burdette is the son of Luther Melton Burdette and Laura Bell (?)1 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Lois (?)1

F, #21561, b. circa 1910
Birth*circa 1910 Lois (?) was born circa 1910 at WV.1 
Marriage*circa 1925 She married Romie Marcus Burdette, son of Charles Clark Burdette and Cynthia C. Elmore, circa 1925.1 
Census4 Apr 1930 Lois (?) and Romie Marcus Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at 318 Bream St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 4 Apr 1930.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
4 Apr 1930318 Bream St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVRomie Marcus Burdette and Lois (?)1

Partners and Children

Marriage*circa 1925 She married Romie Marcus Burdette, son of Charles Clark Burdette and Cynthia C. Elmore, circa 1925.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Joyce Burdette1

F, #21562
FatherRomie Marcus Burdette1 b. Dec 1898
MotherLois (?)1 b. circa 1910
 Joyce Burdette is the daughter of Romie Marcus Burdette and Lois (?)1 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Fay Burdette1

F, #21563
FatherRomie Marcus Burdette1 b. Dec 1898
MotherLois (?)1 b. circa 1910
 Fay Burdette is the daughter of Romie Marcus Burdette and Lois (?)1 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

L. Aaron Burdette1,2

M, #21574, b. Aug 1880, d. 20 May 1910
FatherThomas R. Burdette2 b. circa 1835, d. 3 Oct 1898
MotherMary J. Mognett2 b. circa 1840, d. 4 Dec 1898
Birth*Aug 1880 L. Aaron Burdette was born in Aug 1880 at Summers Co, WV.2,3 
 He was the son of Thomas R. Burdette and Mary J. Mognett.2 
(Witness) Census8 Jun 1900 L. Aaron Burdette appeared on the census of 8 Jun 1900 in the household of James Washington Burdette at Summers St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.2 
Marriage*15 Sep 1909 He married Lottie Bivens at Riley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 15 Sep 1909.
Aaron Burdette, age 25, b. Summers Co, res. Raleigh Co; Miss Lottie Bivens, age 17, b. Fayette Co, res. Raleigh Co; md by M.A. Spradling at Riley.3 
Employment*May 1910 Occupation: coal company worker in May 1910 at Skelton, Raleigh Co, WV. Running pump, coal mine.2 
Census*10 May 1910 L. Aaron Burdette and Lottie Bivens appeared on the census as head of household at Skelton, Raleigh Co, WV, on 10 May 1910.2 
Num Child*10 May 1910 L. Aaron Burdette and Lottie Bivens had 0 children, with 0 living at the time of the census in 1910.2 
Death*20 May 1910 L. died on 20 May 1910 at Riley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 29.
"L.A. Burdette, who has been seriously ill at his home at Riley, Raleigh county, died on last Friday night at ten o'clock from a complication of ailments, after a lingering illness. The remains were brought to Brooks for burial, which took place Monday morning at eleven o'clock at the Brooks graveyard.
Mr. Burdette was 25 years of age and leaves five brothers and many other relatives and friends. Among his brothers are J.W. and J.I. Burdette of his city. He formerly resided at Brooks. He leaves a wife, who was Miss Bivens before marriage".1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
8 Jun 1900Summers St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Minnie Lee Burdette, L. Aaron Burdette and Joseph Isham Burdette2
10 May 1910Skelton, Raleigh Co, WVL. Aaron Burdette and Lottie Bivens2

Partners and Children

Marriage*15 Sep 1909 He married Lottie Bivens at Riley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 15 Sep 1909.
Aaron Burdette, age 25, b. Summers Co, res. Raleigh Co; Miss Lottie Bivens, age 17, b. Fayette Co, res. Raleigh Co; md by M.A. Spradling at Riley.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, L. A. Burdette, Hinton (WV) Daily News, Thursday, 26 May 1910.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.

Joseph Isham Burdette1,2,3

M, #21575, b. 10 Dec 1887
FatherThomas R. Burdette1 b. circa 1835, d. 3 Oct 1898
MotherMary J. Mognett1 b. circa 1840, d. 4 Dec 1898
Birth*10 Dec 1887 Joseph was born at Summers Co, WV, on 10 Dec 1887.4,1,3 
 He was the son of Thomas R. Burdette and Mary J. Mognett.1 
(Witness) Census8 Jun 1900 Joseph Isham Burdette appeared on the census of 8 Jun 1900 in the household of James Washington Burdette at Summers St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.1 
Marriage*1 Aug 1907 He married Isadora Huff at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 1 Aug 1907.
Joseph Isom Burdette, age 21, b. Summers Co, res. Raleigh Co; Mrs Dora Huff, age 21, b. Staunton, VA, res. Raleigh Co; md by L.P. Groves at Beckley.3 
Employment*Apr 1910 Occupation: barber in Apr 1910 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV.1 
Num Child*18 Apr 1910 Joseph Isham Burdette and Isadora Huff had 2 children, with 1 living at the time of the census in 1910.1 
Census*18 Apr 1910 Joseph Isham Burdette and Isadora Huff appeared on the census as head of household at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 18 Apr 1910.1 
EmploymentJun 1917 Occupation: barber in Jun 1917 at Alexandria, VA. Employed by Mr. Valentine.4 
Residence*5 Jun 1917 Joseph Isham Burdette resided at Alexandria, VA, on 5 Jun 1917.4 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1917 He registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Alexandria, VA.4 
EmploymentFeb 1920 Occupation: barber in Feb 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Census10 Feb 1920 He and Isadora Huff appeared on the census as head of household at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 10 Feb 1920.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
8 Jun 1900Summers St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Minnie Lee Burdette, L. Aaron Burdette and Joseph Isham Burdette1
18 Apr 1910Hinton, Summers Co, WVJoseph Isham Burdette, Isadora Huff and Earl V. Burdette1
10 Feb 1920Beckley, Raleigh Co, WVJoseph Isham Burdette, Isadora Huff and Earl V. Burdette1

Partners and Children

Marriage*1 Aug 1907 He married Isadora Huff at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 1 Aug 1907.
Joseph Isom Burdette, age 21, b. Summers Co, res. Raleigh Co; Mrs Dora Huff, age 21, b. Staunton, VA, res. Raleigh Co; md by L.P. Groves at Beckley.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, L. A. Burdette, Hinton (WV) Daily News, Thursday, 26 May 1910.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  4. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.

Bertie Ellen Cales1

F, #21576, b. 19 Dec 1882, d. 28 Jan 1960
FatherJames Huston Cales2 b. 31 Aug 1858, d. 3 Aug 1945
MotherSarah Ann Walters3 b. 5 May 1860, d. 9 Mar 1937
Birth*19 Dec 1882 Bertie was born at Monroe Co, WV, on 19 Dec 1882.4,5,6,1 
 She was the daughter of James Huston Cales and Sarah Ann Walters.2,3 
(Witness) Census9 Jun 1900 Bertie Ellen Cales appeared on the census of 9 Jun 1900 in the household of James Huston Cales and Sarah Ann Walters at Hinton, Summers Co, WV.1 
Marriage*4 Oct 1900 She married James Washington Burdette at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 4 Oct 1900. Jas. W. Burdette, age 28, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co, par. T.R. & M.J. Burdette, brakeman; Birdie Cales, age 19, single, b. Monroe Co, res. Summers Co, par. C.H. [sic] & Sallie Cales; md by J.P. Campbell at Hinton.5,1 
Census18 Apr 1910 Bertie Ellen Cales and James Washington Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at 815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 18 Apr 1910.1 
Census*6 Jan 1920 Bertie Ellen Cales and James Washington Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at 815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 6 Jan 1920.1 
Census8 Apr 1930 Bertie Ellen Cales and James Washington Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at 1016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 8 Apr 1930.1 
Census10 Apr 1940 Bertie Ellen Cales and James Washington Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at 1016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 10 Apr 1940.1 
Residence*28 Jun 1942 Bertie Ellen Cales resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 28 Jun 1942.7 
Death*28 Jan 1960 Bertie died on 28 Jan 1960 at Hinton Hospital, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, at age 77.4,6 
Burial*31 Jan 1960 She was buried on 31 Jan 1960 at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.4,6 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
9 Jun 1900Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Huston Cales, Sarah Ann Walters, Charles H. Cales and Bertie Ellen Cales1
18 Apr 1910815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, Eloise Burdette, John Meredith Burdette and Thomas Hunter Burdette1
6 Jan 1920815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, Eloise Burdette, John Meredith Burdette, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette, Della Roselyn Burdette and Lawrence Wilson Burdette1
8 Apr 19301016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, John Meredith Burdette, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette, Della Roselyn Burdette, Lawrence Wilson Burdette and Mary Ann Burdette1
10 Apr 19401016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette and Mary Ann Burdette1

Partners and Children

Marriage*4 Oct 1900 She married James Washington Burdette at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 4 Oct 1900. Jas. W. Burdette, age 28, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co, par. T.R. & M.J. Burdette, brakeman; Birdie Cales, age 19, single, b. Monroe Co, res. Summers Co, par. C.H. [sic] & Sallie Cales; md by J.P. Campbell at Hinton.5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Erroneously listed as "Charles Houston" on death certificate of daughter Bertie Ellen Cales Burdette.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Bertie Ellen Cales Burdette.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Bertie Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 29 Jan 1960.
  7. [S237] Obituary, J.W. Burdette, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 30 June 1942.

James Curtis Burdette1,2,3

M, #21577, b. 22 Nov 1903, d. 19 Sep 1992
FatherJames Washington Burdette3 b. 1872, d. 28 Jun 1942
MotherBertie Ellen Cales3 b. 19 Dec 1882, d. 28 Jan 1960
Birth*22 Nov 1903 James Curtis Burdette was born on 22 Nov 1903 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV.4,5,3 
 He was the son of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales.3 
(Witness) Census18 Apr 1910 James Curtis Burdette appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1910 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census6 Jan 1920 James Curtis Burdette appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census8 Apr 1930 James Curtis Burdette appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 1016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.3 
Marriage*7 Jan 1933 He married Verona Brent Gwinn at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 7 Jan 1933. James Curtis Burdette, age 26, b. Hinton, res. Hinton; Verona Brent Gwinn, age 22, b. Stanaford, res. Standaford; md by Ritchie Ware at Beckley.1 
Residence*28 Jun 1942 James Curtis Burdette resided at Meadow Creek, Summers Co, WV, on 28 Jun 1942.2 
Employment* Occupation: teacher.6 
Residence28 Jan 1960 He resided at Meadow Creek, Summers Co, WV, on 28 Jan 1960.7 
(informant) Death6 Feb 1964 James was informant for the death of Thomas Hunter Burdette at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 6 Feb 1964.8 
Residence18 Nov 1982 James Curtis Burdette resided at Meadow Creek, Summers Co, WV, on 18 Nov 1982.9 
ResidenceSep 1992 He resided at Meadow Creek, Summers Co, WV, in Sep 1992.6 
Death*19 Sep 1992 James died on 19 Sep 1992 at Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 88.6,5 
Burial*22 Sep 1992 He was buried on 22 Sep 1992 at Restwood Mem Park, Madams Creek, Summers Co, WV.6 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
18 Apr 1910815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, Eloise Burdette, John Meredith Burdette and Thomas Hunter Burdette3
6 Jan 1920815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, Eloise Burdette, John Meredith Burdette, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette, Della Roselyn Burdette and Lawrence Wilson Burdette3
8 Apr 19301016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, John Meredith Burdette, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette, Della Roselyn Burdette, Lawrence Wilson Burdette and Mary Ann Burdette3

Partners and Children

Marriage*7 Jan 1933 He married Verona Brent Gwinn at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 7 Jan 1933. James Curtis Burdette, age 26, b. Hinton, res. Hinton; Verona Brent Gwinn, age 22, b. Stanaford, res. Standaford; md by Ritchie Ware at Beckley.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  2. [S237] Obituary, J.W. Burdette, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 30 June 1942.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Curtis Burdette, Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, September 1992 (clipping).
  5. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Curtis Burdette, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 22 Sept 1992.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Bertie Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 29 Jan 1960.
  8. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Russell "Cody" Burdette, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 30 November 1982.

Eloise Burdette1

F, #21578, b. 1 Apr 1905, d. 22 Sep 1994
FatherJames Washington Burdette1 b. 1872, d. 28 Jun 1942
MotherBertie Ellen Cales1 b. 19 Dec 1882, d. 28 Jan 1960
Birth*1 Apr 1905 Eloise Burdette was born on 1 Apr 1905 at WV.2,1 
 She was the daughter of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales.1 
(Witness) Census18 Apr 1910 Eloise Burdette appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1910 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census6 Jan 1920 Eloise Burdette appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.1 
Marriage*circa 1925 Eloise Burdette married Charles Richard Rose circa 1925.1 
Census*2 Apr 1930 Eloise Burdette and Charles Richard Rose appeared on the census as head of household at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 2 Apr 1930.1 
Residence*28 Jun 1942 Eloise Burdette resided at Stuarts Draft, Augusta Co, VA, on 28 Jun 1942.3 
ResidenceMay 1954 She resided at Waynesboro, Augusta Co, VA, in May 1954.4 
Residence28 Jan 1960 She resided at Waynesboro, Augusta Co, VA, on 28 Jan 1960.5 
Residence18 Nov 1982 She resided at Waynesboro, Augusta Co, VA, on 18 Nov 1982.6 
Residence19 Sep 1992 She resided at Waynesboro, Augusta Co, VA, on 19 Sep 1992.7 
Death*22 Sep 1994 Eloise died on 22 Sep 1994 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co, VA, at age 89.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
18 Apr 1910815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, Eloise Burdette, John Meredith Burdette and Thomas Hunter Burdette1
6 Jan 1920815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, Eloise Burdette, John Meredith Burdette, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette, Della Roselyn Burdette and Lawrence Wilson Burdette1
2 Apr 1930Hinton, Summers Co, WVCharles Richard Rose and Eloise Burdette1

Partners and Children

Marriage*circa 1925 She married Charles Richard Rose circa 1925.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S237] Obituary, J.W. Burdette, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 30 June 1942.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Charles R. Rose, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Wednesday, 2 June 1954.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Bertie Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 29 Jan 1960.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Russell "Cody" Burdette, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 30 November 1982.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Curtis Burdette, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 22 Sept 1992.

John Meredith Burdette1,2,3

M, #21579, b. 19 Dec 1907, d. 23 Jun 1949
FatherJames Washington Burdette3 b. 1872, d. 28 Jun 1942
MotherBertie Ellen Cales3 b. 19 Dec 1882, d. 28 Jan 1960
Birth*19 Dec 1907 John Meredith Burdette was born on 19 Dec 1907 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV.4,3 
 He was the son of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales.3 
(Witness) Census18 Apr 1910 John Meredith Burdette appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1910 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census6 Jan 1920 John Meredith Burdette appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census8 Apr 1930 John Meredith Burdette appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 1016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.3 
Residence*28 Jun 1942 John Meredith Burdette resided at Keesler AFB, Biloxi, Harrison Co, MS, on 28 Jun 1942. US Army Air Corp.2 
Marriage*15 Oct 1947 He married Ruby Harvey at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 15 Oct 1947.
John Meredith Burdette, age 39, b. Hinton, res. Charleston, par. James W. Burdette & Bertie (Mullens) [sic] Burdette; Mrs. Ruby Williams, age 40, b. Hinton, WV, res. Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, par. Sanford Amos Harvey & Rebecca Alice (Richmond) Harvey; md by Joseph Clare Hoffman at Charleston.1 
Employment* Occupation: butcher at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV.5,4 
ResidenceJun 1949 John Meredith Burdette resided at 4-A Broadmore Apts, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, in Jun 1949.5 
Death*23 Jun 1949 John died on 23 Jun 1949 at Baker VA Center, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co, WV, at age 41. Died of stomach cancer.5,6,4 
Burial*25 Jun 1949 His body was interred on 25 Jun 1949 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, at Greenbrier Burial Park.6,4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
18 Apr 1910815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, Eloise Burdette, John Meredith Burdette and Thomas Hunter Burdette3
6 Jan 1920815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, Eloise Burdette, John Meredith Burdette, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette, Della Roselyn Burdette and Lawrence Wilson Burdette3
8 Apr 19301016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, John Meredith Burdette, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette, Della Roselyn Burdette, Lawrence Wilson Burdette and Mary Ann Burdette3

Partners and Children

Marriage*15 Oct 1947 He married Ruby Harvey at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 15 Oct 1947.
John Meredith Burdette, age 39, b. Hinton, res. Charleston, par. James W. Burdette & Bertie (Mullens) [sic] Burdette; Mrs. Ruby Williams, age 40, b. Hinton, WV, res. Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, par. Sanford Amos Harvey & Rebecca Alice (Richmond) Harvey; md by Joseph Clare Hoffman at Charleston.1 

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Putnam Co, WV.
  2. [S237] Obituary, J.W. Burdette, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 30 June 1942.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Berkeley Co, WV.
  5. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  6. [S237] Obituary, John M. Burdette, Hinton (WV) Daily News, Friday, 24 June 1949.

Thomas Hunter Burdette1,2,3

M, #21580, b. 17 Aug 1909, d. 6 Feb 1964
FatherJames Washington Burdette3 b. 1872, d. 28 Jun 1942
MotherBertie Ellen Cales3 b. 19 Dec 1882, d. 28 Jan 1960
Birth*17 Aug 1909 Thomas was born at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 17 Aug 1909.1,3 
 He was the son of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales.3 
(Witness) Census18 Apr 1910 Thomas Hunter Burdette appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1910 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census6 Jan 1920 Thomas Hunter Burdette appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census8 Apr 1930 Thomas Hunter Burdette appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 1016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census10 Apr 1940 Thomas Hunter Burdette appeared on the census of 10 Apr 1940 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 1016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.3 
Residence*28 Jun 1942 Thomas Hunter Burdette resided at Camp Claiborne, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, LA, on 28 Jun 1942. US Army.2 
Marriage*5 Jul 1949 He married Neva Blanche Forren at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 5 Jul 1949. Thomas H. Burdette, age 39, single, b. Hinton, res. Hinton; Neva B. Wood, age 27, divorced, b. Fort Springs, res. Hinton; md by H.P. Hackney at Hinton.4 
Residence28 Jan 1960 Thomas Hunter Burdette resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 28 Jan 1960.5 
Death*6 Feb 1964 Thomas died on 6 Feb 1964 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, at age 54.1 
Burial*9 Feb 1964 His body was interred on 9 Feb 1964 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, at Greenbrier Burial Park.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
18 Apr 1910815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, Eloise Burdette, John Meredith Burdette and Thomas Hunter Burdette3
6 Jan 1920815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, Eloise Burdette, John Meredith Burdette, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette, Della Roselyn Burdette and Lawrence Wilson Burdette3
8 Apr 19301016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, John Meredith Burdette, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette, Della Roselyn Burdette, Lawrence Wilson Burdette and Mary Ann Burdette3
10 Apr 19401016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette and Mary Ann Burdette3

Partners and Children

Marriage*5 Jul 1949 He married Neva Blanche Forren at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 5 Jul 1949. Thomas H. Burdette, age 39, single, b. Hinton, res. Hinton; Neva B. Wood, age 27, divorced, b. Fort Springs, res. Hinton; md by H.P. Hackney at Hinton.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S237] Obituary, J.W. Burdette, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 30 June 1942.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Bertie Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 29 Jan 1960.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Linda Marguerite Burdette, Hinton (WV) Pivont Funeral Home, online at http://www.pivontfuneralhome.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/…, accessed November 2016.

Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #21581, b. 20 Jul 1912, d. 18 Nov 1982
FatherJames Washington Burdette6 b. 1872, d. 28 Jun 1942
MotherBertie Ellen Cales6 b. 19 Dec 1882, d. 28 Jan 1960
Birth*20 Jul 1912 Russell was born at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 20 Jul 1912.1,7,3,6 
 He was the son of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales.6 
(Witness) Census6 Jan 1920 Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.6 
(Witness) Census8 Apr 1930 Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 1016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.6 
(Witness) Census10 Apr 1940 Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette appeared on the census of 10 Apr 1940 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 1016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.6 
Marriage* Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette married Virgilia Willetta Wells.1 
Residence*28 Jun 1942 Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette resided at Chillicothe, Ross Co, OH, on 28 Jun 1942.5 
Residence28 Jan 1960 He resided at Columbus, Franklin Co, OH, on 28 Jan 1960.4 
ResidenceNov 1982 He resided at Gahanna, Franklin Co, OH, in Nov 1982.3 
Death*18 Nov 1982 Russell died on 18 Nov 1982 at Mt Carmel Hospital, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH, at age 70.3,1 
Burial*22 Nov 1982 His body was interred on 22 Nov 1982 at Pataskala, Licking Co, OH, at Pataskala Cem.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
6 Jan 1920815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, Eloise Burdette, John Meredith Burdette, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette, Della Roselyn Burdette and Lawrence Wilson Burdette6
8 Apr 19301016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, John Meredith Burdette, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette, Della Roselyn Burdette, Lawrence Wilson Burdette and Mary Ann Burdette6
10 Apr 19401016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette and Mary Ann Burdette6

Partners and Children

Marriage* Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette married Virgilia Willetta Wells.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Russell "Cody" Burdette, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 30 November 1982.
  2. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.
  3. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com and Ohio Department of Health. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002 [database on-line].
  4. [S237] Obituary, Bertie Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 29 Jan 1960.
  5. [S237] Obituary, J.W. Burdette, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 30 June 1942.
  6. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  7. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Della Roselyn Burdette1,2

F, #21582, b. 26 Mar 1914, d. 15 Dec 1996
FatherJames Washington Burdette2 b. 1872, d. 28 Jun 1942
MotherBertie Ellen Cales2 b. 19 Dec 1882, d. 28 Jan 1960
Birth*26 Mar 1914 Della Roselyn Burdette was born on 26 Mar 1914 at WV.2,3 
 She was the daughter of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales.2 
(Witness) Census6 Jan 1920 Della Roselyn Burdette appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census8 Apr 1930 Della Roselyn Burdette appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 1016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.2 
Marriage*6 Mar 1937 She married William Houston Roberts Jr at Presbyterian Manse, Mullens, Wyoming Co, WV, on 6 Mar 1937. William Houston Roberts Jr, age 23, b. Summers, res. Hinton; Della Roselyn Burdette, age 21, b. Summers, res. Summers; md by Grover C. Currie at Presbyterian Manse, Mullens, WV.1 
Residence*28 Jun 1942 Della Roselyn Burdette resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 28 Jun 1942.4 
Marriage* She married (?) Taylor.5 
Residence28 Jan 1960 Della Roselyn Burdette resided at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA, on 28 Jan 1960.5 
Residence18 Nov 1982 She resided at South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 18 Nov 1982.6 
Residence19 Sep 1992 She resided at South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 19 Sep 1992.7 
Death*15 Dec 1996 She died on 15 Dec 1996 at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 82..3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
6 Jan 1920815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, Eloise Burdette, John Meredith Burdette, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette, Della Roselyn Burdette and Lawrence Wilson Burdette2
8 Apr 19301016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, John Meredith Burdette, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette, Della Roselyn Burdette, Lawrence Wilson Burdette and Mary Ann Burdette2

Partners and Children

Marriage*6 Mar 1937 She married William Houston Roberts Jr at Presbyterian Manse, Mullens, Wyoming Co, WV, on 6 Mar 1937. William Houston Roberts Jr, age 23, b. Summers, res. Hinton; Della Roselyn Burdette, age 21, b. Summers, res. Summers; md by Grover C. Currie at Presbyterian Manse, Mullens, WV.1 

Partners and Children

Marriage* Della Roselyn Burdette married (?) Taylor.5 

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Monroe Co, WV.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S237] Obituary, J.W. Burdette, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 30 June 1942.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Bertie Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 29 Jan 1960.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Russell "Cody" Burdette, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 30 November 1982.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Curtis Burdette, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 22 Sept 1992.

Lawrence Wilson Burdette1,2

M, #21583, b. 6 Nov 1916, d. 15 Feb 2006
FatherJames Washington Burdette2 b. 1872, d. 28 Jun 1942
MotherBertie Ellen Cales2 b. 19 Dec 1882, d. 28 Jan 1960
Birth*6 Nov 1916 Lawrence was born at WV on 6 Nov 1916.3,2 
 He was the son of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales.2 
(Witness) Census6 Jan 1920 Lawrence Wilson Burdette appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census8 Apr 1930 Lawrence Wilson Burdette appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 1016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.2 
(informant) Death28 Jun 1942 Lawrence was informant for the death of James Washington Burdette at Laird Memorial Hospital, Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 28 Jun 1942.4,5 
Residence*28 Jun 1942 Lawrence Wilson Burdette resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 28 Jun 1942.5 
Residence28 Jan 1960 He resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 28 Jan 1960.6 
Residence18 Nov 1982 He resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 18 Nov 1982.7 
Residence19 Sep 1992 He resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 19 Sep 1992.8 
Death*15 Feb 2006 Lawrence died on 15 Feb 2006 at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, at age 89. Train hits car, kills driver at Sandstone

Elderly man struck by Amtrak after driving around crossing gate
By Michelle James
REGISTER-HERALD REPORTER

An elderly Summers County man was killed just after noon Wednesday when his car was struck by an Amtrak passenger train as he tried to drive around a gate blocking a railroad crossing at Sandstone, police said.

Lawrence Burdette Sr., 89, originally from Charleston but living at Meadow Creek, died instantly when his 2003 Hyundai passenger car was struck by the train, Summers Sheriff Garry Wheeler said.

According to Wheeler, Burdette had stopped at Richmond’s Store on W.Va. 20 and was attempting to leave the parking lot and turn back onto the roadway.

Wheeler said a railroad crossing separates the store from the road, and when Burdette left the parking lot, safety gates had come down, blocking the tracks to allow a train to cross. Thinking he had enough time to cross before a slow-moving CSX freight train reached him, Wheeler said, Burdette attempted to drive around the gate.

“The gates activated because of the train coming north, but Mr. Burdette didn’t see the Amtrak train traveling south,” Wheeler said. “It hit him broadside on the driver’s side, traveling about 60 miles per hour.”

The operator of the Amtrak No. 50 train, the Cardinal, which was traveling to its next stop in Hinton, blew the train’s horns and began emergency braking, Wheeler said, but slammed into Burdette’s vehicle, pushing it a quarter mile down the track.

Wheeler said Burdette had to be extricated from his car and was pronounced dead.

According to store employees, Burdette stopped at the store every day to purchase a newspaper, Wheeler said.

Christy Furrow said she witnessed the accident from a nearby store where she works.

“A little car went around the gates, and, of course, the Amtrak couldn’t stop,” she said.

None of the 77 passengers on the train were injured.

The Cardinal runs from Chicago to New York City, said Amtrak spokeswoman Tracy Connell in Washington, D.C.

Passengers remained on board the train while inspectors examined it for damage. The train continued on its way about two hours and 15 minutes after the crash, said Amtrak spokesman Marc Magliari in the Chicago office.

In addition to Wheeler, the accident was investigated by CSX railroad police.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.9 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
6 Jan 1920815 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, Eloise Burdette, John Meredith Burdette, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette, Della Roselyn Burdette and Lawrence Wilson Burdette2
8 Apr 19301016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, John Meredith Burdette, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette, Della Roselyn Burdette, Lawrence Wilson Burdette and Mary Ann Burdette2

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, James Washington Burdette, Hinton (WV) Independent-Herald, Wednesday, 1 July 1942.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  5. [S237] Obituary, J.W. Burdette, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 30 June 1942.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Bertie Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 29 Jan 1960.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Russell "Cody" Burdette, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 30 November 1982.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Curtis Burdette, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 22 Sept 1992.
  9. [S2719] "Train hits car, kills driver at Sandstone," Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, Wednesday, 15 Feb 2006, online at http://www.register-herald.com/archivesearch/…, accessed Oct 2009.

Mary Ann Burdette1,2

F, #21584, b. circa 1920
FatherJames Washington Burdette2 b. 1872, d. 28 Jun 1942
MotherBertie Ellen Cales2 b. 19 Dec 1882, d. 28 Jan 1960
Birth*circa 1920 Mary Ann Burdette was born circa 1920 at WV.2 
 She was the daughter of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales.2 
(Witness) Census8 Apr 1930 Mary Ann Burdette appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 1016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.2 
Marriage* Mary Ann Burdette married Paul E. Butler.3 
(Witness) Census10 Apr 1940 Mary Ann Burdette appeared on the census of 10 Apr 1940 in the household of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales at 1016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.2 
Residence*28 Jun 1942 Mary Ann Burdette resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 28 Jun 1942.3 
Residence28 Jan 1960 She resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 28 Jan 1960.1 
Residence18 Nov 1982 She resided at South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 18 Nov 1982.4 
Residence19 Sep 1992 She resided at South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 19 Sep 1992.5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
8 Apr 19301016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, James Curtis Burdette, John Meredith Burdette, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette, Della Roselyn Burdette, Lawrence Wilson Burdette and Mary Ann Burdette2
10 Apr 19401016 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVJames Washington Burdette, Bertie Ellen Cales, Thomas Hunter Burdette, Russell Baker 'Cody' Burdette and Mary Ann Burdette2

Partners and Children

Marriage* She married Paul E. Butler.3 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Bertie Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 29 Jan 1960.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S237] Obituary, J.W. Burdette, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 30 June 1942.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Russell "Cody" Burdette, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 30 November 1982.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Curtis Burdette, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 22 Sept 1992.

Charles Richard Burdette1,2,3

M, #21585
FatherJames Washington Burdette3 b. 1872, d. 28 Jun 1942
MotherBertie Ellen Cales3 b. 19 Dec 1882, d. 28 Jan 1960
 Charles Richard Burdette is the son of James Washington Burdette and Bertie Ellen Cales.3 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, J.W. Burdette, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 30 June 1942.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Bertie Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 29 Jan 1960.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.