James Burleson 1785–1865
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Burleson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of James Burleson began in 1785 in Burke, North Carolina, United States. In 1830, James Burleson resided in Burke, North Carolina, USA. In 1840, James Burleson resided in Yancey, North Carolina, United States. James Burleson married mary, and had children including charles burleson, daniel wilburn burleson, elizabeth burleson, mary burleson, thomas burleson. James Burleson passed away in 1865 in Cane Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina, United States.
Sources
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1Census 1830 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1840 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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4Census 1860 United States Federal Census
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Burleson
This ancestor line traces from Durham, Durham, England (1575) to , Burke, North Carolina, USA (1785) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Burleson (1785–1865) was born in Burke, North Carolina, United States and died in Cane Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
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James Burleson's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record