Hello List,
I am seeking the parents and siblings of GEORGE W. BURNETT,
Birthplace, Indiana.
I have no idea the county. That was all I could find on census, death
certificate, etc.
On a tape, made when she was very old, his wife Mary told this story.
George's mother was killed in an accident or died suddenly, when he was an
infant. There were other children, don't know ages or how many. George was
adopted by Shoemaker/Shumaker/Shoebaker??? He lived with them until the
courthouse burned. It destroyed the adoption records. I don't know his age at
the time this occurred. He must have been fairly young, because he was in
Kansas by April 14, 1900. He married Mary M. Bell on that day.
He said he couldn't have left if the records were still available for his
adoption. Reason unknown. When he left Indiana, he took back his birth name
Burnett, and continued to use it until his death.
This is a brick wall. I would really appreciate any help or advise you could
provide.
If you have any information, you may Email me at JANETSQUAW(a)aol.com
Thank you in advance for your help.
Respectfully yours,
Jan