Hugh D. Burdette1

M, #2457, b. 11 Jan 1903, d. 14 Nov 1975
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FatherLeonidas Edgar Burdette b. 10 Oct 1863, d. 13 Jul 1903
MotherZora E. Graham b. 25 Dec 1869, d. 3 Mar 1971
Birth*11 Jan 1903 Hugh was born at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 11 Jan 1903.2,3 
 He was the son of Leonidas Edgar Burdette and Zora E. Graham. 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1910 Hugh D. Burdette appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1910 in the household of Zora E. Graham at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV.4 
(Witness) Census3 Jan 1920 Hugh D. Burdette appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of Zora E. Graham at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV.4 
Marriage*circa 1927 Hugh D. Burdette married Irene E. Spade, daughter of Wilbur Leslie Spade and Effie Mary Canterbury, circa 1927.4 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: baker in Apr 1930 at Jackson, Hinds Co, MS.4 
Census*5 Apr 1930 Hugh D. Burdette and Irene E. Spade were listed as residents in the census report at Jackson, Hinds Co, MS, on 5 Apr 1930. Roomers in household of Flora Smith.4 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: proprietor in Apr 1940 at Jackson, Hinds Co, MS. Wholesale bakery.4 
Census6 Apr 1940 Hugh D. Burdette and Irene E. Spade appeared on the census as head of household at Jackson, Hinds Co, MS, on 6 Apr 1940.4 
Move*1944 Hugh D. Burdette moved to Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, in 1944.5,6 
Residence7 Jul 1956 He resided at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 7 Jul 1956.7 
Residence9 Apr 1961 He resided at 111 Second Ave, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 9 Apr 1961.6 
(informant) Death9 Apr 1961 Hugh was informant for the death of Irene E. Spade at Beckley Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 9 Apr 1961.8,6 
Residence*27 Dec 1962 Hugh D. Burdette resided at 111 Second Ave, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 27 Dec 1962.9 
Marriage*27 Dec 1962 He married Vivian Shawkey at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Dec 1962. Hugh Burdette, age 59, widowed, b. Kanawha Co, res. Beckley, par. L.E. & Zora, plant operator; Vivian Bock, age 54, divorced, b. Fayetteville, res. Fayetteville, par. Charles & Mary; md by J. Edwin Stanfield; affiant, groom et al.10 
Deed*May 1971 He sold property at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, in May 1971. Sold the Reliable Dry Cleaners of Second St and Second Ave, Beckley, of which he had been owner and operator.5 
Residence28 Nov 1972 Hugh D. Burdette resided at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 28 Nov 1972.11 
Residence13 Sep 1974 He resided at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 13 Sep 1974.12 
Death*14 Nov 1975 Hugh died on 14 Nov 1975 at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 72. Died of injuries from an automobile accident on the WV Turnpike.3,2,13 
Burial*17 Nov 1975 He was buried on 17 Nov 1975 at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
19 Apr 1910Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVZora E. Graham, Clarence Ermine Burdette, Frank Edgar Burdette, Ashby Graham Burdette, Hugh D. Burdette and John Homer Burdette4
3 Jan 1920Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVZora E. Graham, Clarence Ermine Burdette, Virginia L. (?), Anna Jean Burdette, Ashby Graham Burdette and Hugh D. Burdette4
5 Apr 1930Jackson, Hinds Co, MSHugh D. Burdette and Irene E. Spade4
6 Apr 1940Jackson, Hinds Co, MSHugh D. Burdette, Irene E. Spade and B. Hugh Burdette4

Partners and Children
Marriage*circa 1927 Hugh D. Burdette married Irene E. Spade, daughter of Wilbur Leslie Spade and Effie Mary Canterbury, circa 1927.4 
Child
  • B. Hugh Burdette

Partners and Children
Marriage*27 Dec 1962 He married Vivian Shawkey at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Dec 1962. Hugh Burdette, age 59, widowed, b. Kanawha Co, res. Beckley, par. L.E. & Zora, plant operator; Vivian Bock, age 54, divorced, b. Fayetteville, res. Fayetteville, par. Charles & Mary; md by J. Edwin Stanfield; affiant, groom et al.10 

Citations

  1. [S42] W.S. Laidley, History of Charleston and Kanawha County, Richmond-Arnold, Chicago, IL, 1911, p. 625.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Hugh Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald-Register, Sunday, 16 Nov 1975.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2719] "Reliable Dry Cleaners Sold To Owners of Convenient Food Mart,", Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 12 May 1971.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Mrs. Irene Burdette, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Monday, 10 Apr 1961.
  7. [S237] Obituary, J. Homer Burdette, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 8 July 1956.
  8. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  9. [S2719] "Burdette-Bock Vows Exchanged,", Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 18 Jan 1963.
  10. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  11. [S237] Obituary, Ashby Graham Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 30 November 1972.
  12. [S237] Obituary, Frank Edgar Burdette, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 14 September 1974.
  13. [S65] Lawrence A. Lemons, The Lemons Family in America, supp. 1980, June 1978 p. 172.