William BIRKS (1856-1922)

1 William Thomas BIRKS1,2 (1856-1922) [3956]. Born 1 Jun 1856, Crossbrook, Derbyshire, England.1 Marr Harriet Maria RICE 9 Oct 1888.1 Died 1 Mar 1922.1

From the Davis County Clipper.

June 21, 1907 - "Mr. and Mrs. William Burkes, (Birks) of Sandy, Salt Lake Co., had their home partially destroyed by fire a few days ago. What the fire did not burn was soaked with water and ruined. The fire was caused by a defective flue.

This is twice in three years that they have been burned out. Mrs. Burkes is a daughter of Mr. William Rice of Farmington and a sister of Mrs. Archibald Duncan, of Centreville.".

Sources

1"World Family Tree information from Harold Davis".
2"Obituary of Harriet Rice Birks in the Davis County Clipper, November 3, 1911".