John,

There is now a town called Burkeville in Nottoway County. It could be the
source of your Burke's Farm. On April 6th 1865, the armies were chasing from
Petersburg to Appomattox. Burkeville would on that path.

Hope this is helpful.
Anne Pemberton
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