Joseph T. Burleson 1822–1891
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Burleson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
Joseph T. Burleson was born in 1822 in Randolph Grove, McLean, Illinois, the child of delilah stringfield. In 1860, Joseph T. Burleson resided in Beat 8, Shelby, Texas, USA. Joseph T. Burleson married elizabeth ellen burleson, and had children including c w burleson, elisa j allen, joseph t r c burleson, william j burleson. Joseph T. Burleson passed away in 1891 in Bastrop, Texas.
Sources
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1Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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3Marriage Records Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2019
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4Voter Records Texas, Voter Registration Lists
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Burleson
This ancestor line traces from Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA (1795) to Randolph Grove, McLean, Illinois (1822) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joseph Burleson (1822–1891) was born in Randolph Grove, McLean, Illinois and died in Bastrop, Texas. 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.
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Joseph Burleson's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record