Burke, William B., 1864-

William B. Burke (1864-1947) was a Methodist missionary in Shanghai, China.

From the description of William B. Burke papers, 1879-1897 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 23044893

From the guide to the William B. Burke Papers, ., 1879-1897, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)

William Blount Burke, Methodist missionary, was born 12 June 1864, in Macon, Georgia, and died there 19 December 1947. He began his missionary work in China in 1887, based in Sungkiang, China, near Shanghai, where he involved himself in public works. He was also associated with Soochow University Bible School as principal and as secretary of the Board of Trustees. He retired (1937) to Macon, Georgia, but returned to Sungkiang, China (1938), to do relief work and he was imprisoned by the Japanese. He was released (1943) and returned to the United States. His last years were spent as a lecturer on conditions in China and as the assistant pastor of Mulberry Street Methodist Church in Macon.

From the description of William Blount Burke papers, 1887-1964. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 123373637