From birth certificate
Oral notes from Leona Burt Warner shortly after death of Felix Alonzo Warner:
Q: How did you and grandpa meet?
A: August 18, 1929. I was invited with my mother to a fish fry at Joe Warner's (grandpa's brother) outside of Nashville in the country. I went with Doug (can't remember last name) - Lonny (grandpa) went with another girl. By then end of the evening, Lonny was paying 'a little too much attention' to me, so his date just fainted to get attention. All I could think was 'what a stupid girl!' I was raised in the north (Detroit) and thought it was a silly southern female trick.
It didn't matter, because Lonny called me that week and we had our first date. We were married 3 mos. later!
Q: How did you know Joe Warner?
A: Mama Burt worked for her cousin, Ed Hoose (probably related on the Sharpe side of Helen Ligon Burt's family), who had a busy locksmith shop in town. Ed gave the shop to Doug eventually. I knew Joe Warner about 1.5 yrs. before I met grandpa.
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DOCUMENTS and Vital Records for Walker H. BURT
b. 13 Jan 1885, LaVergne, Rutherford Co., TN
(All documents in possession of great-granddaughter Donna M. Warner Lehman, 3 August 2004. 568 Vistamont Ave., Berkeley, CA 94708. (XXXXX@XXXX.XXX))
Most of the papers came from a wallet that appears to have been carried by Walker BURT. It was held by his widow, Helen Leona BURT Smith for decades. Passed to other family members, who gave letters and personal effects to me in 2001. DMWL.
Obituary (Publication and date not noted. Clipping of short column)
Walker BURT, 43, of Pearl Beach, died Saturday, May 19, of acute indigestion.
Born in Tennessee he came to Detroit, settling in Redford about 10 years ago, where he had lived until last September. While residing here he was engaged in the painting and decorating business. In addition to his widow, three daughters survive. They are Mrs. H.B. WALTERS of Farmington and Leona, 16, and Frances, 12, at home. A sister, Mrs. E. H. JARMAN of Six Mile road and two brothers are also survivors.
Funeral services were held Tuesday with Rev. H.H. Davis officiating. Burial was in Grand Lawn cemetery.
Photo ID. For Michigan State Telephone Co.
Number 5607
Mr. Walker BURT
Maintenance Division
Telephone No. Cherry 12000
(perforations indicate 9-19-22)
1927 License No. 1067050
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION MICHIGAN
(Passenger Car, Not for hire)
Not valid until stamped by Branch Office where license is issued
SECRETARY OF STATE
Certificate Expires Dec. 31, 1927
(Stamped Jan 5, 1927 by Detroit Branch)
1. Walker BURT (name of owner)
2. Redford Sta. Detroit (Postoffice address, city or town)
3. Mich, (State)
4. Box#55 (Street number)
5. Buick (trade name of car)
6. Touring (style of body)
7. 497363 (engine number)
8. 501730 (factory serial number)
9. 1920 (model and year)
10. A-51806 (Title number)
1927 License No. 867671
CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER MICHIGAN
Of Registered Motor Vehicle described below.
Not valid until stamped by Branch Office where license is issued
SECRETARY OF STATE
Certificate Expires Dec. 31, 1927
(Stamped Apr 8, 1927 by Lansing Branch)
1. Walker BURT
2. Detroit – Redford St.
3. Mich
4. 15838 Chaffel Ave.
5. Ford
6. Tudor
7. 11314668
8. (Blank – factory serial number)
9. (Blank – model and year)
10. A1226235 – title number
1928 License No. 912088
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION MICHIGAN
(Passenger Car, Not for hire)
Not valid until stamped by Branch Office where license is issued
Receipt for Fee Paid, $10.45
John S. Haggerty
SECRETARY OF STATE
Certificate Expires Dec. 31, 1928
(Stamped Apr 17, 1928 by Port Huron Branch)
1. Walker Burt
2. Algonac
3. Mich
4. Box 9
5. Ford
6. Tudor
7. 11314668
8. Blank
9. 1925 (year.model)
10. A1226235
1930 Census - US - Tennessee - Davidson Co. - Nashville - Dist 184
Sheet 1A 127 Taken April 9th, 1930
1801 8 10 WARNER, Felix Head 18 Born: TN, Parents born: TN
WARNER, Leona Wife 17 Born: TN, Parents born: TN