• The Next Yerks Generation Has Been Discovered!

    By Published On: August 29th, 2008Categories: Bio's, Surname: Yerks

    After a series of sudden ideas and strange coincidences, the next generation of Yerks family unfolded before me within hours.  This generation has been troubling me for a long time, as I was unable to find the parents of George Oakley Yerks as listed on his death certificate.  I think the officials may have guessed

  • The Search For Ralph Yerks WWI Recognition Goes On

    By Published On: August 20th, 2008Categories: Bio's, In The Military, Surname: Yerks

    Ralph Yerks (born April 4, 1894 in Bedford Hills, New York) served and died for his country in World War I, yet we cannot find a memorial in Westchester County that recognizes him. Ralph Yerks, Private, U.S. Army 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division Entered the Service from: New York Died: September 13, 1918 Buried at: