Who was James Burton?

James Burton (1506–1559) was born in Eastbourne, Sussex, England and died in Eastbourne, Sussex, England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Henry Burton 1506–1559

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Nov 1506 · Eastbourne, Sussex, England

Died 5 Dec 1559 · Eastbourne, Sussex, England

Father Robert Burton

Mother Alice Tanke

Spouse Alice Louisa Palmer

Children John Richard Burton Burdon

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Burton

Alice Tanke

Spouse(s)

Alice Louisa Palmer

Children

John Richard Burton Burdon

Biography

In 1506, James Henry Burton entered the world in Eastbourne, Sussex, England, born to robert burton and alice tanke. James Henry Burton married alice louisa palmer, and had children including john richard burton burdon. James Henry Burton passed away in 1559 in Eastbourne, Sussex, England.

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Life Timeline

1490

James Henry Burton was married in Angmering, Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Marriage

1495

James Henry Burton was married in Angmering, Sussex, England

Marriage

1506

Birth of James Henry Burton in Eastbourne, Sussex, England

Birth

1530

James Henry Burton was married in Angmering, Sussex, England

Marriage

1559

Death of James Henry Burton in Eastbourne, Sussex, England

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Burton (1506–1559) was born in Eastbourne, Sussex, England and died in Eastbourne, Sussex, England. 4 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 4 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 1 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.
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