Brief Life History of Kenneth Joseph
When Kenneth Joseph Burt was born on 20 November 1900, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, his father, Alexander Burt Jr, was 26 and his mother, Annie May Edmonds, was 26. He died on 16 April 1924, in Salem, Marion, Oregon, United States, at the age of 23, and was buried in Lee Mission Cemetery, Salem, Marion, Oregon, United States.
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Sources (11)
- Keneth Burt in household of Belle G Felber, "United States Census, 1910"
- Clynton Burt, "Utah, Salt Lake County Birth Records, 1890-1915"
- Kenneth Burt, "Oregon, Oregon State Archives, Death Records, 1864-1967"
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World Events (8)
1901 · Assassination of Mckinley
President William McKinley was shot at the Temple of Music, in the Pan-American Exposition, while shaking hands with the public. Leon Czolgosz shot him twice in the abdomen because he thought it was his duty to do so. McKinley died after eight days of watch and care. He was the third American president to be assassinated. After his death, Congress passed legislation to officially make the Secret Service and gave them responsibility for protecting the President at all times.
1902 · The Utah Governor's Mansion
Built in 1902, the Utah Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the Governor of Utah and their family. The mansion was built using the finest materials by the finest craftsmen available, resulting in a quality and style like that of Eastern mansions. From 1957 to 1977, the Utah Historical Society occupied the mansion as a library, museum, and office space. In 1977, the residence underwent extensive renovations and was again reopened in 1980. In December 1993, a fire destroyed much of the mansion but, after another restoration, the historic building was restored to its original design with upgrades in case of another disaster threatened the home. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
1907 · Not for profit elections
The first act prohibiting monetary contributions to political campaigns by major corporations.
Name Meaning
English (southern): variant of Bird , Bright , or Burd .
German: Middle High German burt ‘that which is due or proper’, therefore a nickname for someone who has fulfilled his obligations properly.
Jewish (from Poland and Ukraine): variant of Burd .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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