Genealogy
Descendants of Christopher Burkett
BurkettGeneration No. 1
1. Christopher2 Burkett (Israel1) was born Bef. 1765, and died abt 1841 in Somerset County, Pa. He married Mary Ross, daughter of James Ross.
More About Christopher Burkett:
Military Activity: Rev. War
Children of Christopher Burkett and Mary Ross are:
+ 2 i. Elizabeth3 Burkett, born 1800 in Shade Twp, Sommerset Co, PA; died March 22, 1890 in Fayette County Pa.
3 ii. John Burkett.
Generation No. 2
2. Elizabeth3 Burkett (Christopher2, Israel1) was born 1800 in Shade Twp, Sommerset Co, PA, and died March 22, 1890 in Fayette County Pa. She married Micheal Smitley, son of Nicholas Smitley and Anna (Unknown).
More About Micheal Smitley:
Military Activity: War of 1812 Pa Matilla
Buried: Unknown
Children of Elizabeth Burkett and Micheal Smitley are:
+ 4 i. John B4 Smitley, born November 01, 1825 in Fayette County PA; died October 06, 1908 in Fayette County PA.
+ 5 ii. Samuel Smitley, born 1830; died Bef. 1880.
6 iii. Micheal Smitley, born 1832.
7 iv. Encoh Smitley, born 1834.
+ 8 v. James Smitley, born 1836.
Generation No. 3
4. John B4 Smitley (Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born November 01, 1825 in Fayette County PA, and died October 06, 1908 in Fayette County PA. He married Charlotta Lowery.
Children of John Smitley and Charlotta Lowery are:
+ 9 i. Lewis L.5 Smitley, born 1848 in Fayette County PA; died April 03, 1934 in Fayette County PA.
10 ii. Mary A. Smitley, born September 1849; died in died before 1934. She married James Morris May 1870.
+ 11 iii. Hannah Smitley, born April 05, 1850 in Fayette County PA; died July 25, 1921 in Fayette County PA.
12 iv. Jacob Smitley, born 1853.
13 v. Catherine Smitley, born 1855; died in died before 1934. She married William Patterson.
14 vi. Eliza Jane Smitley, born 1857; died in before 1934. She married John Haines.
+ 15 vii. George W. Smitley, born October 07, 1858 in Fayette County PA; died September 02, 1936 in Fayette County PA.
16 viii. Lavina Smitley, born 1861; died 1927. She married Samuel C Conn.
+ 17 ix. Rueben Smitley, born 1863.
+ 18 x. Abraham Lincoln Smitley, born September 1865 in Fayette County PA; died July 21, 1943 in Fayette County PA.
19 xi. Adam Smitley, born 1868 in Fayette County PA; died 1943 in Fayette County PA.
More About Adam Smitley:
Buried: Franklin Cemetery- Dunbar, Pa
20 xii. Clarissa Smitley, born 1869; died in died after 1934. She married Thomas Jose.
5. Samuel4 Smitley (Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born 1830, and died Bef. 1880. He married Rebecca (Unknown).
Children of Samuel Smitley and Rebecca (Unknown) are:
21 i. Elizabeth5 Smitley, born 1857.
+ 22 ii. Charlotta Smitley, born 1858.
23 iii. Mary Ann Smitley, born 1860.
24 iv. Michael Smitley, born 1864.
25 v. Lewis Smitley, born 1866.
26 vi. William H Smitley, born 1868.
27 vii. Caroline Smitley, born August 1869.
28 viii. Josephine Smitley, born 1875.
8. James4 Smitley (Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born 1836. He married (1) Harriet (Unknown). He married (2) Anna (Unknown).
Children of James Smitley and Harriet (Unknown) are:
29 i. Michael5 Smitley, born 1857.
30 ii. Joseph Smitley, born 1861.
31 iii. Jane Smitley, born 1863.
Children of James Smitley and Anna (Unknown) are:
32 i. Maggie5 Smitley, born 1868.
33 ii. Clarissa Smitley, born 1869.
Generation No. 4
9. Lewis L.5 Smitley (John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born 1848 in Fayette County PA, and died April 03, 1934 in Fayette County PA. He married Sarah Wineburger.
More About Lewis L. Smitley:
Military Activity: Civil War Co. C of the 14th PA Regiment
Buried: Mt Auburn (Dunbar, Pa)
More About Sarah Wineburger:
Buried: Mt Auburn (Dunbar, Pa)
Children of Lewis Smitley and Sarah Wineburger are:
+ 34 i. Ellen6 Smitley.
+ 35 ii. Lottie Smitley.
+ 36 iii. Jeanette Smitley.
37 iv. Louis C. Smitley. He married Liza Sillet.
+ 38 v. Benjamin K Smitley.
39 vi. James L. Smitley. He married Mamie (Unknown).
40 vii. William Smitley.
11. Hannah5 Smitley (John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born April 05, 1850 in Fayette County PA, and died July 25, 1921 in Fayette County PA. She married Perry McClain November 02, 1870 in Fayette County PA - John Homes JP, son of John McClain and Mary (Jones?).
More About Perry McClain:
Military Activity: Civil War 14th Reg Co I West Virginia Vol Inf.
Buried: Mt Auburn (Dunbar, Pa)
Misc Facts: in 1866 list his address as Union Twp. Monongalia Co, W VA
Children of Hannah Smitley and Perry McClain are:
41 i. Catherine6 McClain, born November 18, 1870. She married Edward Stevenson 1886.
+ 42 ii. James William McClain, born January 01, 1872.
43 iii. Charlotta McClain, born August 16, 1873; died June 20, 1910. She married (1) (Unknown) Weir. She married (2) Thomas Cole April 07, 1891.
44 iv. Nancy McClain, born July 08, 1875 in Fayette County PA; died February 28, 1878 in Fayette County PA.
45 v. Virginia McClain, born May 20, 1877; died August 16, 1925. She married Edson Walters.
More About Edson Walters:
Buried: Mt Auburn (Dunbar, Pa)
+ 46 vi. Eliza McClain, born July 01, 1879; died January 20, 1947 in Fayette County PA.
47 vii. John B. McClain, born March 07, 1881; died June 01, 1971. He married (1) Grace Cole. He married (2) Fannah (Unknown).
More About John B. McClain:
Buried: Mt Auburn (Dunbar, Pa)
48 viii. Clarissa McClain, born December 09, 1882 in Fayette County PA. She married Newton Martin October 28, 1903 in Fayette County PA.
49 ix. Margery McClain, born January 24, 1884 in Fayette County PA; died August 16, 1888 in Fayette County PA.
+ 50 x. Anges Matilda McClain, born November 07, 1886 in Fayette County PA; died March 25, 1971 in Fayette County PA.
+ 51 xi. Harrison Lindsey McClain, born November 12, 1888 in Fayette County PA.
15. George W.5 Smitley (John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born October 07, 1858 in Fayette County PA, and died September 02, 1936 in Fayette County PA. He married Catherine Dalton May 08, 1886 in Fayette County PA book 2 page 5.
More About George W. Smitley:
Buried: Mt Auburn (Dunbar, Pa)
More About Catherine Dalton:
Buried: Mt Auburn (Dunbar, Pa)
Child of George Smitley and Catherine Dalton is:
52 i. Mary6 Smitley, born March 1897.
17. Rueben5 Smitley (John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born 1863. He married Ella Mayfeild.
Children of Rueben Smitley and Ella Mayfeild are:
53 i. Christine6 Smitley. She married (unknown) Hardy.
54 ii. Joseph Smitley.
55 iii. William Smitley.
56 iv. (unknonw) Smitley. She married Orval Frazee.
57 v. (Unknown) Smitley. She married John Hardy.
58 vi. (Unknwon) Smitley. She married Thomas Rhodes.
18. Abraham Lincoln5 Smitley (John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born September 1865 in Fayette County PA, and died July 21, 1943 in Fayette County PA. He married Madge Miller abt 1885.
More About Abraham Lincoln Smitley:
Buried: Mt Auburn (Dunbar, Pa)
More About Madge Miller:
Buried: mt Auburn (Dunbar, Pa)
Children of Abraham Smitley and Madge Miller are:
59 i. Adam K.6 Smitley, born May 05, 1886 in Fayette County PA; died October 31, 1965 in Fayette County PA.
60 ii. Thomas Smitley, born November 1887.
61 iii. Mary Smitley, born October 1890.
+ 62 iv. Peter C. Smitley, born September 20, 1893; died August 07, 1967.
63 v. Lincoln Smitley, born May 1896; died April 10, 1940 in Fayette County PA. He married Mary Jane (Unknown).
64 vi. Margaret Smitley, born April 1898; died in living in DC in 1967. She married (Unknown) Gray.
+ 65 vii. John B Smitley, born April 20, 1900 in Fayette County PA; died September 13, 1968 in Fayette County PA.
22. Charlotta5 Smitley (Samuel4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born 1858. She married Joseph Wiland.
Children of Charlotta Smitley and Joseph Wiland are:
66 i. Halbert6 Wiland, born April 1880.
67 ii. Mela Wiland, born 1878.
Generation No. 5
34. Ellen6 Smitley (Lewis L.5, John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1). She married Feed Wilson.
Child of Ellen Smitley and Feed Wilson is:
68 i. Elsie7 Wilson. She married Bill Percy.
35. Lottie6 Smitley (Lewis L.5, John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1). She married Harry Baker.
Children of Lottie Smitley and Harry Baker are:
69 i. Howard7 Baker.
70 ii. Sheridan Baker.
71 iii. Mildred Baker.
72 iv. Hattie Baker.
73 v. Mabel Baker.
74 vi. Augusta Baker.
36. Jeanette6 Smitley (Lewis L.5, John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1). She married (Unknown) Syler.
Children of Jeanette Smitley and (Unknown) Syler are:
75 i. Viola7 Syler.
76 ii. Wynona Syler.
77 iii. Sylvester Syler.
38. Benjamin K6 Smitley (Lewis L.5, John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1). He married Isabelle Garlot March 24, 1913 in Fayette County PA Book 58 page 237.
Children of Benjamin Smitley and Isabelle Garlot are:
78 i. John7 Smitley.
79 ii. Charles Smitley.
80 iii. Betty Smitley.
81 iv. Beatrice Smitley.
42. James William6 McClain (Hannah5 Smitley, John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born January 01, 1872. He married (1) Unknown. He married (2) Charlotta Coleman October 05, 1903 in Fayette County PA, daughter of William Coleman and Rachael Hawk.
Children of James McClain and Charlotta Coleman are:
82 i. Theodore7 McClain, born 1904.
83 ii. Miles McClain, born 1906 in Fayette County PA. He married Mary Dunn April 15, 1924 in Fayette County PA.
84 iii. Racheal McClain, born 1907. She married (Unknown) Provance.
85 iv. Anges McClain. She married (Unknown) Lavdasky.
86 v. Mont McClain.
46. Eliza6 McClain (Hannah5 Smitley, John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born July 01, 1879, and died January 20, 1947 in Fayette County PA. She married Hugh Carr January 23, 1897, son of Alexander Carr and Eliza (Unknown).
Notes for Eliza McClain:
Carr, Eliza Jane aged 67 years lifelong resident of Dunbar, died Monday, January 20, 1947, at 3:30 am following a lingering illness. Mrs. Carr was a Past Counsellor of Good Luck Council 171 of Daughters of America, Past President of the American Legion Auxilliary, and of the American Legion Auxiliary Hughes Post 146 and was one of the oldest members of the Franklin Memorial Methodist Church of Dunbar. Her husband, Hugh Carr, preceded her in death November, 1945. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. David McFarland, of Connellsville; two sons, Herman, of Dunbar; Walter, of Greensburg; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; three brothers, James William McClain, of Dilliner; John , of New Geneva; Harry , of Mt. Braddock; two sisters, Mrs. Dennis Martin and Mrs. Newton Martin, of Dunbar. Friends are being received in the Burhans Funeral Home, Dunbar, until 12 noon Wednesday, January 22, the body will then lie in state in the Franklin Memorial Methodist Church until 2 pm the hour of service with Rev. W. S. Hamilton officiating. Interment in Mt. Auburn cemetery
Children of Eliza McClain and Hugh Carr are:
87 i. Herman7 Carr, born 1898.
88 ii. Walter Carr, born 1900.
89 iii. Thelma Carr, born 1904.
50. Anges Matilda6 McClain (Hannah5 Smitley, John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born November 07, 1886 in Fayette County PA, and died March 25, 1971 in Fayette County PA. She married Dennis I Martin November 04, 1904 in Fayette County PA, son of Jasper Martin and Elizabeth Matthews.
More About Dennis I Martin:
Buried: Mt Auburn (Dunbar, Pa)
Children of Anges McClain and Dennis Martin are:
90 i. Perry7 Martin, born 1906.
91 ii. Donald Martin.
92 iii. Robert Martin.
93 iv. Wayne Martin.
94 v. Jeanette Martin, born 1908. She married James Russell.
95 vi. Elizabeth Martin, born 1909. She married Paul Russell.
51. Harrison Lindsey6 McClain (Hannah5 Smitley, John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born November 12, 1888 in Fayette County PA. He married 'Pearl' Maggie Holland January 20, 1910 in Fayette County PA, daughter of Harvey Holland and Sarah McDowell.
More About 'Pearl' Maggie Holland:
Buried: Franklin Cemetery- Dunbar, Pa
Children of Harrison McClain and 'Pearl' Holland are:
96 i. William Perry7 McClain, born November 11, 1910; died December 09, 1910.
+ 97 ii. Willard H. McClain, born July 12, 1913 in Fayette County PA; died April 12, 1974 in Fayette County PA.
98 iii. Mary McClain, born July 16, 1915; died September 03, 1916.
+ 99 iv. Sylvia McClain, born April 16, 1917 in Fayette County PA; died May 30, 1989 in Uniontown, Pa (Fayette County).
100 v. Harold E. McClain, born February 09, 1920; died August 30, 1984 in Fayette County Pa.
More About Harold E. McClain:
Military Activity: WWII
Buried: Roebuck Cemetery, Dunbar, Pa
101 vi. Clarence McClain, born January 11, 1925; died April 05, 1926.
102 vii. David Eugene McClain, born July 25, 1927; died 1988.
62. Peter C.6 Smitley (Abraham Lincoln5, John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born September 20, 1893, and died August 07, 1967. He married Jane Ann Reed.
Children of Peter Smitley and Jane Reed are:
+ 103 i. Peter C (II)7 Smitley, born June 23, 1918 in Fayette County PA; died April 14, 1971 in Fayette County PA.
104 ii. Thomas Smitley.
105 iii. Jack Smitley.
106 iv. Agnes Smitley. She married Vincent Maher.
107 v. Mildred Smitley. She married Ernest DeBlasio.
108 vi. Millicent Smitley. She married Lawernce Churry.
65. John B6 Smitley (Abraham Lincoln5, John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born April 20, 1900 in Fayette County PA, and died September 13, 1968 in Fayette County PA. He married Elizabeth Matthews, daughter of Charles Matthews and Emma Zebley.
More About John B Smitley:
Buried: Sylvan Heights Cemetery-Fayette County, Pa
More About Elizabeth Matthews:
Buried: Sylvan Heights Cemetery-Fayette County, Pa
Children of John Smitley and Elizabeth Matthews are:
109 i. Marjorie7 Smitley.
110 ii. Hope Smitley.
111 iii. Charles L Smitley.
112 iv. John B (II) Smitley.
113 v. David M Smitley.
114 vi. Robert M Smitley.
115 vii. Gerald L Smitley.
Generation No. 6
97. Willard H.7 McClain (Harrison Lindsey6, Hannah5 Smitley, John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born July 12, 1913 in Fayette County PA, and died April 12, 1974 in Fayette County PA. He married (1) Ann. He married (2) Dorthoy Handlin.
More About Willard H. McClain:
Military Activity: WWII
Misc Facts: Mt Auburn Cemetery- Dunbar, Pa
Children of Willard McClain and Ann are:
116 i. Mary8 McClain.
117 ii. Harry McClain.
118 iii. Raymond McClain.
Children of Willard McClain and Dorthoy Handlin are:
119 i. William8 McClain.
120 ii. Martha Jean McClain.
121 iii. David McClain.
122 iv. Bonnie McClain.
99. Sylvia7 McClain (Harrison Lindsey6, Hannah5 Smitley, John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born April 16, 1917 in Fayette County PA, and died May 30, 1989 in Uniontown, Pa (Fayette County). She married (2) Pete C Williams December 1942 in Fayette County PA, son of Thomas Williams and Jane Ramage.
More About Sylvia McClain:
Buried: Franklin Cemetery- Dunbar, Pa
More About Pete C Williams:
Military Activity: WW II
Buried: Sylvan Heights Cemetery-Fayette County, Pa
Child of Sylvia McClain is:
+ 123 i. Zelda Pearl8 McClain, born October 04, 1935.
Children of Sylvia McClain and Pete Williams are:
+ 124 i. Jennie Louise8 Williams, born June 24, 1946.
125 ii. Harry Thomas Williams, born March 03, 1950.
126 iii. Pete Christopher (jr) Williams, born January 17, 1954 in Fayette County PA; died October 06, 1958 in Fayette County PA.
More About Pete Christopher (jr) Williams:
Buried: Cove Run - Fayette County, Pa
+ 127 iv. Rose Williams, born December 02, 1957 in Uniontown, Pa (Fayette County).
103. Peter C (II)7 Smitley (Peter C.6, Abraham Lincoln5, John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born June 23, 1918 in Fayette County PA, and died April 14, 1971 in Fayette County PA. He married Helen Soltis.
More About Peter C (II) Smitley:
Military Activity: WW II
Buried: Sylvan Heights Cemetery-Fayette County, Pa
Children of Peter Smitley and Helen Soltis are:
128 i. Janet8 Smitley.
129 ii. Joyce Smitley.
130 iii. Donald Smitley.
Generation No. 7
123. Zelda Pearl8 McClain (Sylvia7, Harrison Lindsey6, Hannah5 Smitley, John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born October 04, 1935. She married (1) John Merl Jackson. She married (2) Ed Hiles.
Children of Zelda McClain and John Jackson are:
131 i. Pamela Jean9 Jackson.
132 ii. John Jackson.
133 iii. Jack Barton Jackson.
Child of Zelda McClain and Ed Hiles is:
134 i. Judy9 Hiles. She married Larry Bevans.
124. Jennie Louise8 Williams (Sylvia7 McClain, Harrison Lindsey6, Hannah5 Smitley, John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born June 24, 1946. She married Russell Edward (II) Moody, son of Russell Moody and Florence (Unknown).
Children of Jennie Williams and Russell Moody are:
+ 135 i. Russell Edward (III)9 Moody, born March 24, 1965.
+ 136 ii. Robert Wayne Moody, born July 05, 1967.
+ 137 iii. Sherri Lynn Moody, born January 01, 1970.
127. Rose8 Williams (Sylvia7 McClain, Harrison Lindsey6, Hannah5 Smitley, John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born December 02, 1957 in Uniontown, Pa (Fayette County). She married David William Yaniga September 02, 1978 in Uniontown, Pa (Fayette County).
More About Rose Williams:
Divorced: September 19, 2000
Children of Rose Williams and David Yaniga are:
138 i. Kristopher William9 Yaniga, born February 09, 1979.
139 ii. Brandi Marie Yaniga, born December 13, 1982.
Generation No. 8
135. Russell Edward (III)9 Moody (Jennie Louise8 Williams, Sylvia7 McClain, Harrison Lindsey6, Hannah5 Smitley, John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born March 24, 1965.
More About Russell Edward (III) Moody:
Military Activity: US Navy
Children of Russell Edward (III) Moody are:
140 i. Jennie Lynn10 Moody.
141 ii. Russell Edward (IV) Moody.
136. Robert Wayne9 Moody (Jennie Louise8 Williams, Sylvia7 McClain, Harrison Lindsey6, Hannah5 Smitley, John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born July 05, 1967. He married Rhonda Nicole Edwards.
Children of Robert Moody and Rhonda Edwards are:
142 i. Brittney Marie10 Moody.
143 ii. Trenton Robert Moody.
137. Sherri Lynn9 Moody (Jennie Louise8 Williams, Sylvia7 McClain, Harrison Lindsey6, Hannah5 Smitley, John B4, Elizabeth3 Burkett, Christopher2, Israel1) was born January 01, 1970. She married Mike (Unknown).
Child of Sherri Moody and Mike (Unknown) is:
144 i. Mickey10 Moody.
