André Birki (Burkey) b. 16 Jun 1802 Rimsdorf, Lower Alsace, FR d. 4 Mar 1886 Milford, Seward Co., NE: The Schrock-Birkey Connection
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André Birki (Burkey)[1]

Male 1802 - 1886  (83 years)


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  • Name André Birki (Burkey)  [2, 3, 4] 
    Birth 16 Jun 1802  Rimsdorf, Lower Alsace, FR Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 6] 
    • His birth entry described his parents as field worker Johannes Birki, 26, and Ferene Valter, 22.
    Gender Male 
    Census 1860  Wheatland Twp., Bureau Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Andrew, age 36, farmer born in Germany, with wife Magdalena, aage 42, born in Germany; Valentine, ate 19; Frances age 17; Andrew age 15; John age 13; Joseph age 9; Magdalena age 6; Christian age 3; and Joseph Keanich? age 40, born Germany.
    Occupation Farmer 
    Death 4 Mar 1886  Milford, Seward Co., NE Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Burial Milford, Seward Co., NE Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • East Fairview Cemetery
    Person ID I2626  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 17 Jan 2024 

    Father Johannes Bircki (Burkey),   b. 1777, Rimsdorf, Lower Alsace, FR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1850/1860, Putnam Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years) 
    Mother Veronica (Freni) Zwalter,   b. 1780   d. Bef 1850, Putnam Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 69 years) 
    Marriage 27 Feb 1798  Gondrexange, Moselle, FR Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9] 
    • in the Dieuze Ponds area. A witness was his brother-in-law Gascho.
    Notes 
    • according to civil status acts:?1798-02-27 Gondrexange Marriage : Perki Jean marie à Frene zwalter le 9 ventose to 6?[ 02.27.1798 ] , according to Otto , Jean son of Jean Perky senior & Elizabeth Ruby, witness Schwager?Gascho
    Family ID F564  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Magdalene Albrecht,   b. 1819, Sesslach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, GR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Apr 1886, Milford, Seward Co., NE Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1838 
    Children 
     1. Valentine E. Burkey,   b. 24 May 1841   d. 23 Mar 1913 (Age 71 years)
     2. Fannie Burkey,   b. 11 Oct 1844   d. 19 Oct 1871 (Age 27 years)
     3. Andrew Burkey,   b. 16 May 1846, Hennepin, Putnam Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Mar 1923, NE Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years)
     4. John Burkey,   b. May 1848   d. Sep 1920 (Age ~ 72 years)
     5. Joseph Burkey,   b. 10 Feb 1852   d. 19 Nov 1936 (Age 84 years)
     6. Magdalene Burkey,   b. 20 Jun 1855   d. 5 Mar 1955 (Age 99 years)
     7. Christian Burkey,   b. 1857   d. 1860-1870 (Age 13 years)
    Family ID F1851  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 11 Jul 2018 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 16 Jun 1802 - Rimsdorf, Lower Alsace, FR Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1860 - Wheatland Twp., Bureau Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 4 Mar 1886 - Milford, Seward Co., NE Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Milford, Seward Co., NE Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obit: Herald of Truth, March 1886:
      "Burkey - On the 5th of March, near Milford, Seward County, Neb., of old age, Andrew Burky, aged 84 years, 2 months and 4 days. He was married forty-eight years and leaves five children. Services were held by Joseph Shlegel, Joseph Gascho and Pre. Shupp, from 2 Cor. 5:1-3."

      “After marriage they lived in Putnam County, where his name can be found as 'Andrew Birky' on the 1840 federal census (only one home removed from Jacob and John Burcky). They appear on the 1850 census of Eden, LaSalle County as farmer Andrew Burky, 48, Germany; Martellina, 30, Germany; Valentine, 10, Illinois; Florina, 7, Illinois; Andrew, 5, Illinois; and John, 1, Illinois. In 1880 they appear on the census of Crete, Saline County, Neb.

      “Andrew is found as the purchaser of 20 acres of public land at Granville Feb. 12, 1839 for $5 per acre. 'Andrew Birky' on the 1840 federal census of Putnam County (living alongside Jacob, John, and Christian of the Crooked Alsace chain). They appear on the 1850 census of Eden, LaSalle County as farmer Andrew Burky, 48, Germany; Martellina, 30, Germany; Valentine, 10, Illinois; Florina, 7, Illinois; Andrew, 5, Illinois; and John, 1, Illinois. In 1880 they appear on the census of Crete, Saline County, Nebraska, where Andrew's and Lena's birthplaces were given as Bavaria.

      “His birth entry described his parents as field worker Johannes Birki, 26 [he signed Hans Bircki], and Frene Zwalterin, 22. In 1838 in Illinois he married Magdalena 'Lena' Albrecht. She was born on the Büdenhof estate at Sesslach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria June 17, 1819, and died at Milford, Nebraska April 10, 1886, a daughter of Christian Albrecht and Elisabeth Engel. She is also buried in East Fairview Cemetery. Andrew is found as the purchaser of 20 acres of public land at Granville Feb. 12, 1839 for $5 per acre. 'Andrew Birky' on the 1840 federal census of Putnam County (living alongside Jacob, John, and Christian of the Crooked Alsace chain). They appear on the 1850 census of Eden, LaSalle County as farmer Andrew Burky, 48, Germany; Martellina, 30, Germany; Valentine, 10, Illinois; Florina, 7, Illinois; Andrew, 5, Illinois; and John, 1, Illinois. In 1880 they appear on the census of Crete, Saline County, Nebraska, where Andrew's and Lena's birthplaces were given as Bavaria”. [5]

  • Sources 
    1. [S16] Edna Schertz, Joseph and Catherine Stalter Good.

    2. [S435] Amanda Sears, Lloyd Burkey, Lois Albrecht Zehr, Lucille Blade Crawford, Harriet Martin Albrecht and many others, The Albrechts, 1836-1969.

    3. [S522] Mrs. Henry (Harriet) Albrecht, The Albrecht Family of Bureau County (from The Albrechts, 1836-1969, published 1969).

    4. [S934] Albrecht Family at Recent Reunion Here.

    5. [S398] Joseph Staker, Amish Mennonites in Tazewell Co.

    6. [S1060] Find-A-Grave, Gravestone gives date as 1 Jan 1802.

    7. [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137061217/andrew-burkey.

    8. [S912] Herbert Holly, News from the Bircky’s.

    9. [S398] Joseph Staker, Amish Mennonites in Tazewell Co., March 5, 1798.


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