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John Burleson 1766–1847

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Burleson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 8 Jun 1766 · West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Died 16 Apr 1847 · Howard, Steuben, New York, United States
Father Edward Burleson
Mother Susannah Bates
Siblings Caleb Burleson, Edward Burleson, Elizabeth Burleson, Ester Burlison, Hannah Burleson, James Burleson, Oliver Burleson, Return Burleson, William M Burleson

Researchers connected through John Burleson 1766–1847

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Burleson began in 1766 in West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States. John Burleson passed away in 1847 in Howard, Steuben, New York, United States.

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Life Timeline

1766
Birth of John Burleson in West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1847
Death of John Burleson in Howard, Steuben, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Burleson

This ancestor line traces from Essex, England (1435) to West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States (1766) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Burleson (1766–1847) was born in West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States and died in Howard, Steuben, New York, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 12 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.

John Burleson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Burleson PTP
1766–1847
West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Burleson's Descendants

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John Burleson PTP 1766–1847