Background
Bourke, John Gregory was born on June 23, 1846 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edward and Anna (Morton) Bourke.
Bourke, John Gregory was born on June 23, 1846 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edward and Anna (Morton) Bourke.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1869.
Made intensive study of Indian life while on military
Served with 15th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry in Civil War, 1862-1865.