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Kit Carson County Pioneers:

Jerry and Sarah (Barnhart) Burlile, 6 South 47 West




One tree said Reuben Bellile 1825-1859 died in Gallie County, Ohio, marrying Sarah M. Smith in 1846.

"Jerimah" Burlile was born May 19, 1850 in Ohio, and died August 15, 1943 in Emmett, Gem County, Idaho.

In 1860 Gallia County, Ohio, Saran Bellisle is 45, Emily 21, William 13, George W. 11, Jeremiah 9, Reuben 5, and Jesse 2.

In 1870 Ross County, Ohio, Jeremiah Burlile is 19, working with brother George 21 on the farm, with mother Sarah M. Burlile 55. Reuben is 15, Jesse 12.

In 1880 Darke County, Ohio, Jerry is a laborer, 27, with Sarah 23. Amos is 4, Harry A. 3, and Clayton 1.

In 1885 Jefferson County, Kansas, Jerry is 32, a farm laborer, with Sarah 27, Amos 9, Harry 8, Wilson 4, and Maggie 2.

They're farming in Douglas County, Kansas in 1900, Jerry May 1864, Sarah M. December 1857, Amos July 1875, Wilson Feb 1880, Maggie A. July 1883, all born in Ohio. Blanche A. July 1888 in Kansas, Walbert B. October 1890, Charles F. April 1893, and Ernest Sept 1899 were born in Kansas.

Lawrence Kansas 1906 "Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Burlile, from south of Lawrence visited over Sundav with their daughter, Mrs. Sherman Peterson."

In 1910 Douglas County, Kansas, Jerry Burlile is farming 57, married 35 years to Sarah 52, both born in Ohio. Charles 17 and Ernest 14 were born in Kansas. Peter Barnhart, Sarh's father 76 is with them.

Sarah died in 1910, so she likely never was in Kit Carson County.

Jerry claimed two quarters in 21, 6 South, 47W in 1915.


Jerry is in Gem County, Idaho, in 1940, 87, a patient in a small hospital.

Jerry 1850-1943 is buried in Emmett Idaho # 11423337, and Sarah M. (Barnhart) Burlile 1857-1910 is buried in Lawrence, Kansas.

May 27, 1910 "Mrs. Sarah Burlile, wife of Jerry Burlile living 7 miles S. E. of town, died at 9 o'clock this morning of heart trouble. She was 52 years of age. Funeral announcement later."
May 30, 1910 "The funeral services of Mrs. Sarah Burlile, who died Thursday at her home, 7 miles southwest were held at 2 o'clock this aftenion from the home. Interment was at Oak Hill"

JAMES WILSON BURLILE

James Wilson "Burbile" was born February 22, 1881 in Darke County, Ohio to Jeremiah "Burbile" and Sarah Barnhart.

In 1900 Rush County, Kansas, Grace Foster is 15, with parents Abraham L. Foster, a blacksmith, 39 and Jane 34.
Abraham 1861-1917 is buried in Rush County # 97433834. So is Hannah Jane Foster 1865-1941 3 97444553.

James Wilson "Burlyle" 22, married Grace Victoria Foster on July 2, 1903 in Lawrence.
In 1910 Canyon County, Idaho, Wilson is 28, born in Ohio, Grace 25 Kansas, Clarence 5 and Otice 2 both born in Kansas.

They had Scott Arthur Burlile on December 10, 1910 in Canyon County.

In 1930 Gem County, James is 49, Grace 45, Otis 21, Scott 19, Lola 15, Walter 11, Robert 7, Harry 6, and newborn Tala.

In 1940 Gem County, Idaho, James W. is 58, born in Ohio, Grace V. 54 Kansas, Walter M. 21, Robert L. 17, Harry E. 16, Tala A. 9, all born in Idaho, and granddaughter Peggy L. Hebert 6.

James W. Burlile 1881-1965 is buried in Gem County.
So is Grace V. Burlile 1885-1968.

Tola Ann Burlile was born September 11, 1929 in Gem County , married Howard Everett Russell on May 27, 1950 in Gem County Idaho.
She died May 16, 1999 as Tola A. Russell.

Lola Mae (Burlile) Hebert 1915-1984 is buried in Gem County.

Harry E. Burlile is listed as killed in action in WWII, per the Gem County Honor List.

Clarence Douglas Burlile was born April 21, 1905 in Kansas, and died August 12, 1986 in BUtte County, California.

In 1930 Douglas Burlile is a mechanic in Gem County, 24, married to "Deulah" 22.
Clarence and Beulah are in Chico, California in 1957. He's a mechanic, she's an office secretary.

February 1963, Eugene Oregon.

Two former students of Northwest Christian College and University of Oregon, Miss Barbara Ruth Burlile and Richard Glenn Cunningham, were married Saturday, Feb. 9, in an afternoon ceremony in the Springfield Christian Church. The ceremony was performed by Professor William Richardson of Northwest Christian College.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Douglas Burlile of Chico, Calif., and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. 0. G. Cunningham of Spokane, Wash. Miss Burlile wore a floor-length gown of brocaded white satin and a fingertip veil of tulle, the latter caught by a crown of lace and pearls. She carried a white orchid and carnations on a white Bible. She wore pearls belonging to her sister. Mrs. Duane Cox of Eugene was matron of honor, and other attendants were Miss Shar-ron Kay McCullough of Silverton, Mrs. Donald Poetker of Chico, Calif., and Miss Carol Fredreich of Oakland, Calif. All wore gowns of royal blue cotton satin in sheath style, and carried pink frills on white Testaments. Their headdresses were of blue Spanish lace over a crown matching the gowns. Carol Lyda, bride's niece, was junior bridesmaid and Pcnni Burlile of Chico, another niece, was flower girl, their dresses like the others. Best man was Ronald Harris, and ushers were James Pomajavich, James Kcefe, Gary Ivey and Bill Wagnon.
At the reception afterward, Mrs. Marvin Eckfcldt and Mrs. Earl Lyda, bride's sisters, cut the cake. Mrs. Clifford Skeels poured coffee. Mrs. Dean McBee and Miss Joanne Albertson assisted. Miss Ivadene Evans and Miss Dorothy Grover cared for gifts and Miss Vernie Ann Cunningham had the guest book. Pauli Burlile and Jo Lyda, bride's nieces, distributed rice.
Following a trip to Disneyland, the pair is at home in Eugene. The groom is an ordained minister.

In 1940 Otis, 31, is in Spokane, Washington, 31, Elsie 25 Idaho, Robert 8 Washington, and James 6 Idaho.
Otis born November 16, 1908, died January 4, 1996 i Indio, California.
His wives were Grace and Elsie, son Robert, daughter Tola Russell, and son James.

HARRY

In 1900 Douglas County, Harry is just married, 23, and Nellie M. is 19.

1904 Lawrence, Kansas "Mr. Waterson and daughter, Mrs. Burlile, were out from Lawrence Thursday visiting relatives and friends."

Harry Burlile 1877-1956 is buried in Rapid City, South Dakota "son of Jeremiah Burlile and Sarah Barnhart " # 32215107.
Nellie M. (Waterston) Burlile 1880-1970 is also buried there #32215108

AMOS

November 12, 1902 Lawrence, Kansas "The marriage of Amos Burlile to Miss Alice Patterson will take place this evening at the home of the bride's parents near Lake View. Only members of tne two families will be present."

Amos proved up two quarters in 10N 57W - eastern Weld County, Colorado, in 1923.

In 1920 Logan County, Colorado, Amos is a farm laborer, 42, with Alice M. 37, Ruth F. 11 born in Kansas. Mildred N. 3 and Claude L. 1 were born in Colorado.

They're next to Henry D. and Ella Monk, who lived and died in the Fleming/Haxtun area.
In 1940 Cascade County, Idaho, Alice is widowed, 57, Claude L. 221, and Milton E. 16.

Milton Ellis Burlile was born August 9, 1924 in Topeka Kansas, dying July 12, 2005.

Alice M. (Patterson) Burlile 1883-1978 is buried in Caldwell, Idaho
Graveside services for Alice M. Burlile, 95, of 1222 Central Canyon, Nampa, who died Friday at a Nampa nursing home, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Ed Cunningham, Church of the Brethren. The cortege will leave Alsip Funeral Chapel, Nampa, at 10:15 a.m.
She was born Feb. 2, 1883 at Lawrence, Kan. where she was reared and educated. She married Amos Burlile Nov. 12, 1903, at Lawrence. In 1915, they moved to Colorado and homesteaded. They moved to Emmett in 1933, and later to Cascade. He died in 1938. She moved to Nampa in 1957.
Surviving are two sons, Milton of Nampa and Claude Burlile of Sparks, Nev.; two daughters, Ruth Roark of San Luis Obispo, Calif., and Mildred Gardunia of Pacific, Wash.; two sisters, Jenny Steed of Wichita, Kan., and Violet Rutherford of Olathe, Kan.; eight grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.
The Idaho Statesman, Sunday, February 26, 1978 Page 2B 


Claude Leonard Burlile was born December 3, 1918 at Greeley, Colorado,

Claude L. Burlile 1918-2006 is buried in Caldwell, Idaho # 82302531.
Mildred Naomi Burlile was born August 31, 1916 at Sterling, Colorado, dying in King County, Washington August 23, 1991 as Mildred Gardunia.


CHARLES

Charles is in Yuma County in 1920, 29, born in Kansas, with Margaret 26 born in Kansas. Albert 5, Clayton 2 were born in South Dakota, Rachel and Cleo born in Colorado.

Charles is a plasterer in 1930 Kansas City, 36, with Margie 35, Elbert 15, Clayton 13, Rachel 11, Cleo 10 in Colorado, Richard 9 in Kansas, and Dale 5 in Colorado.


Charles Cleo Burlile, 93 years, passed away on July 25, 2013 at Jordan Creek Nursing Home and Rehab., Springfield, MO.

Cleo was born August 1, 1919 in Stratton, Colorado to Charles Franklin and Marjorie (Crady) Burlile. He graduated from Paseo High School in Kansas City, MO. Cleo was an Army Air Corp Veteran and served during WWII.

Cleo and Helen (Ganusko) were united in marriage January 8, 1946 in Kansas City, MO, and to this union two children were born.

Cleo was a retired Professional Golfer. He had owned, created and operated the Southview Golf Course in Belton, MO, just south of Kansas City for many years. He was a consummate golf professional, running golf courses, giving golf lessons and playing the game most of his life. Cleo was a member of the PGA. After his retirement he moved to Florida, where he enjoyed his life there. Cleo was an un forgettable character.

Cleo was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Helen.
Cleo is survived by two children, Jeanne Scrivner and husband Tim, Ava, MO and Charles J. Burlile and wife Cammarie Johnson, Westborough, MA, and two grandchildren.

Cremation services for Cleo are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO.


ERNEST

Ernest E. Burlile registered for WWI with a Stratton Colorado address, born September 4, 1895 at Lawrence Kanss, farming, single, suupporting his father.

Ernest, age 25, married Marie Naud on October 12, 1920 at Bristol, Colorado - about 100 miles south of BUrlington.
She was in Bent County, Colorado in 1920, age 13, with Levi Naud 65 and Melissa 44.
Possibly she married Albert Klipp, and then divorce him in 1931 in Colorado.

Ernest E. Burlile is a laborer in 1930 Logan County, Colorado, 34, working for James McRoberts.
He's divorced in 1940 Gem County, Idaho, a hired hand 44 working for Edna Gilman.

In 1945 Stratton, a Ford, driven by E.E. Burlile collided with a pickup drived by Mrs. Earl Atkins. Burlile was fined $25 and costs and sentenced to ten days in the couty jail for careless driving.

WALTER

Walter B. Burlile registered for WWI with a Stratton Colorado address, farming, single, born October 12, 1891 at Lawrence, Kansas.

Walter Burlile married Bertha Nagel on September 29, 1920, recorded in Kit Carson County.
In 1942 they're in Topeka, Kansas, where he's a laborer. Amos C. (Alice) is a carpenter, at a different address.

In 1930, farming in Logan County, Colorado, Walter 39, Bertha 31, born in Illinois.

They're still in Logan County in 1940, no kids.



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