Exploring the people, places, and social networks of William Burke in the Early American Republic.
William Burke (1752–1836) was an Irish immigrant who spent much of his life traveling across the northeastern United States distributing evangelical religious literature. His memoir records the many people he encountered along the way.
This project identifies those individuals and reconstructs the social and religious networks through which Burke moved.
William Burke, once a rebel– a prodigal– a great sinner– and wretched and forlorn, but who now stands, and has stood these many years, a Monument of Sovereign Grace.
Memoir of William Burke
Burke’s Life
William Burke’s life and travels.
The Memoir
The published narrative of William Burke’s s life.
Burke’s Network
Browse the growing index of individuals identified in Burke’s memoir.
Collaborate
Share information about Burke or individuals mentioned in the memoir.
Research
Essays and research exploring the historical networks and themes revealed in Burke’s memoir.