Merril Franklin Burdette1

M, #32801, b. 2 Apr 1931, d. 4 Apr 1967
Pedigree
FatherBenjamin Franklin 'Frank' Burdette1 b. 22 Feb 1901, d. 20 Feb 1966
MotherEmma Gladys Spade1 b. circa 1903, d. 19 Apr 1974
Birth*2 Apr 1931 Merril was born at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Apr 1931.2,3,1 
 He was the son of Benjamin Franklin 'Frank' Burdette and Emma Gladys Spade.1 
(Witness) Census1 May 1940 Merril Franklin Burdette appeared on the census of 1 May 1940 in the household of Benjamin Franklin 'Frank' Burdette and Emma Gladys Spade at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co, WV.4 
Marriage*4 Nov 1950 He married Norma Jean Heath at Stephenson, Wyoming Co, WV, on 4 Nov 1950.
Meril Burdette, age 22, b. 2 April 1928 [sic], Meadow Bridge, WV, res. Meadow Bridge, WV, par. Frank & Gladys Burdette; Jean Heath, age 16, b. 27 Jan 1934, Mead, WV, res. Mead, WV, par. James & Naoma Heath; md by Orville Belcher at Stephenson, WV.5 
Residence*20 Feb 1966 Merril Franklin Burdette resided at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Feb 1966.6 
Death*4 Apr 1967 Merril died on 4 Apr 1967 at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co, WV, at age 36. Died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.3,1 
Burial*7 Apr 1967 His body was interred on 7 Apr 1967 at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co, WV, at Neal Cem.7 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1 May 1940Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co, WVBenjamin Franklin 'Frank' Burdette, Emma Gladys Spade, Clifford Palmer Burdette, Alma Lee Burdette, Hilda Lucille Burdette, Kathryn G. Burdette, Merril Franklin Burdette, Lucretia Louise "Crete" Burdette, Ruby Lebutes Burdette, Jack Leo "Ross" Burdette, Major L. Burdette, Mona Gladys Burdette and Robert L. Burdette4

Partners and Children
Marriage*4 Nov 1950 He married Norma Jean Heath at Stephenson, Wyoming Co, WV, on 4 Nov 1950.
Meril Burdette, age 22, b. 2 April 1928 [sic], Meadow Bridge, WV, res. Meadow Bridge, WV, par. Frank & Gladys Burdette; Jean Heath, age 16, b. 27 Jan 1934, Mead, WV, res. Mead, WV, par. James & Naoma Heath; md by Orville Belcher at Stephenson, WV.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Merril Franklin Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 6 April 1967.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Frank Burdette, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Tuesday, 22 February 1966.
  7. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  8. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Norma Jean Heath1,2,3

F, #32802, b. 27 Jan 1934, d. 14 Jul 2005
Pedigree
Birth*27 Jan 1934 Norma Jean Heath was born on 27 Jan 1934 at Mead, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Marriage*4 Nov 1950 She married Merril Franklin Burdette at Stephenson, Wyoming Co, WV, on 4 Nov 1950.
Meril Burdette, age 22, b. 2 April 1928 [sic], Meadow Bridge, WV, res. Meadow Bridge, WV, par. Frank & Gladys Burdette; Jean Heath, age 16, b. 27 Jan 1934, Mead, WV, res. Mead, WV, par. James & Naoma Heath; md by Orville Belcher at Stephenson, WV.1 
(informant) Death4 Apr 1967 Norma was informant for the death of Merril Franklin Burdette at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Apr 1967.4,5 
Residence*4 Apr 1967 Norma Jean Heath resided at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Apr 1967.4 
Death*14 Jul 2005 Norma died on 14 Jul 2005 at age 71.3 

Partners and Children
Marriage*4 Nov 1950 She married Merril Franklin Burdette at Stephenson, Wyoming Co, WV, on 4 Nov 1950.
Meril Burdette, age 22, b. 2 April 1928 [sic], Meadow Bridge, WV, res. Meadow Bridge, WV, par. Frank & Gladys Burdette; Jean Heath, age 16, b. 27 Jan 1934, Mead, WV, res. Mead, WV, par. James & Naoma Heath; md by Orville Belcher at Stephenson, WV.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2838] Social Security Administration., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Merril Franklin Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 6 April 1967.
  5. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Fayette Co, WV.
  6. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.