Robert A. Burdette1

M, #8494, b. Feb 1826
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FatherJoseph Burdette b. circa 1789
MotherDicia Burns b. circa 1788
Birth*Feb 1826 Robert was born at Monroe Co, VA, in Feb 1826.2,3 
 He was the son of Joseph Burdette and Dicia Burns. 
School attendance*1838 Robert was listed on the roll as a student at Monroe Co, VA, in 1838. Age 12, son of Joseph Burdette, teacher Samuel Wiseman..4 
Census1850 Robert A. Burdette was listed as a resident in the census report at Monroe Co, VA, in 1850. Enumerated in the household of Malon H. Wills; cabinetmaker, age 24..5 
Marriage*31 Jan 1858 He married Sophia Jane Mognett at Greenbrier Co, VA, on 31 Jan 1858. Ro A Burdett, age 31, single, b. Monroe Co, res. Greenbrier Co, par. Joseph & Dicey, mechanic; Sophia L. Mognet, age 17, single, b. Monroe Co, res. Greenbrier Co, par. David & Sarah; md by Jas L. Marshall.3 
(informant) Death16 Apr 1859 Robert was informant for the death of David A. Burdette at Greenbrier Co, VA, on 16 Apr 1859.6 
Employment*Jul 1860 Occupation: cabinetmaker in Jul 1860 at Greenbrier Co, VA.5 
Census*18 Jul 1860 Robert A. Burdette and Sophia Jane Mognett appeared on the census as head of household at District 2, Greenbrier Co, VA, on 18 Jul 1860.5 
EmploymentSep 1870 Occupation: miller in Sep 1870 at Blue Sulphur Twp, Greenbrier Co, WV. Grist.5 
Census8 Sep 1870 Robert A. Burdette and Sophia Jane Mognett appeared on the census as head of household at Blue Sulphur Twp, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 8 Sep 1870. In this enumeration, the head of household is listed as "John H. Burdette" but the wife and children are those for Robert A. Robert A. and Sophia are listed as the parents of Joseph L., b 1860, in the Greenbrier Co. birth records.5 
EmploymentJun 1880 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1880 at Talcott Dist, Summers Co, WV.5 
Census25 Jun 1880 Robert A. Burdette and Sophia Jane Mognett appeared on the census as head of household at Talcott Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 25 Jun 1880.5 
(informant) Death15 Jul 1884 Robert was informant for the death of male Burdette at Summers Co, WV, on 15 Jul 1884.7 
EmploymentJun 1900 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1900 at Talcott Dist, Summers Co, WV.5 
Num Child*4 Jun 1900 Robert A. Burdette and Sophia Jane Mognett had 9 children, with 8 living at the time of the census in 1900.2 
Census*4 Jun 1900 Robert A. Burdette and Sophia Jane Mognett appeared on the census as head of household at Talcott Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 4 Jun 1900.5 
EmploymentMay 1910 Occupation: laborer in May 1910 at Blue Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV. Odd jobs.5 
Census*3 May 1910 Robert A. Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Blue Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 3 May 1910.5 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1850Monroe Co, VARobert A. Burdette5
18 Jul 1860District 2, Greenbrier Co, VARobert A. Burdette, Sophia Jane Mognett, Joseph Lee Burdette and David Mognett5
8 Sep 1870Blue Sulphur Twp, Greenbrier Co, WVSophia Jane Mognett, Robert A. Burdette, Joseph Lee Burdette, John Lewis Burdette, Sarah A. Burdette and James William H. Burdette5
25 Jun 1880Talcott Dist, Summers Co, WVRobert A. Burdette, Sophia Jane Mognett, Joseph Lee Burdette, John Lewis Burdette, Sarah A. Burdette, James William H. Burdette, Samuel Jackson Burdette, Mary Elizabeth Burdette, Melinda Margaret Burdette, Ella Blanche Burdette and Virginia Margaret Miller5
4 Jun 1900Talcott Dist, Summers Co, WVRobert A. Burdette, Sophia Jane Mognett and Jacob L. Burdette5
3 May 1910Blue Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WVRobert A. Burdette, James William H. Burdette, Dicie Ellen Burdette, Sallie Jane Burdette and Liddie Burdette5

Family

Sophia Jane Mognett b. Apr 1837, d. before 1910
Marriage*31 Jan 1858 He married Sophia Jane Mognett at Greenbrier Co, VA, on 31 Jan 1858. Ro A Burdett, age 31, single, b. Monroe Co, res. Greenbrier Co, par. Joseph & Dicey, mechanic; Sophia L. Mognet, age 17, single, b. Monroe Co, res. Greenbrier Co, par. David & Sarah; md by Jas L. Marshall.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2275] Nelson GWINN (e-mail address) email to Nancy Pascal, cited 12 Nov 1996 email.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Greenbrier Co, WV.
  4. [S191] Elizabeth Burns., School Children, Monroe Co, VA (Compiled from tuition receipts on file at WV University, Morgantown, WV),.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Greenbrier Co, WV.
  7. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Summers Co, WV.
  8. [S2713] WV Births online at www.wvculture.org,, Greenbrier Co, WV.
  9. [S2713] WV Births online at www.wvculture.org,, Summers Co, WV.