Who was Sgt. Burhans?

Sgt. Burhans (1746–1827) was born in Saugerties, Ulster, New York, United States and died in Albany,New York. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sgt. Cornelis Burhans 1746–1827

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Aug 1746 · Saugerties, Ulster, New York, United States

Died 28 Sep 1827 · Albany,New York

Father Johannes John Burhans Ii

Mother Jannetje Ariaanse Newkirk Nieuwkerk

Siblings Altje Alida Burhans, Helena Burhans, Henricus Henry Burhans, Jacomyntje Burhans, Johannes John Burhans Iii, Margriet Burhans, Saartjen Sarah Burhans

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Immediate Family

Parents

Johannes John Burhans Ii

Jannetje Ariaanse Newkirk Nieuwkerk

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Sgt. Cornelis Burhans began in 1746 in Saugerties, Ulster, New York, United States. Sgt. Cornelis Burhans passed away in 1827 in Albany,New York.

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1746

Birth of Sgt. Cornelis Burhans in Saugerties, Ulster, New York, United States

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1827

Death of Sgt. Cornelis Burhans in Albany,New York

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sgt. Burhans

This ancestor line traces from Ludgvan,Cornwall,England (1600) to Saugerties, Ulster, New York, United States (1746) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sgt. Burhans (1746–1827) was born in Saugerties, Ulster, New York, United States and died in Albany,New York. 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 Sgt. 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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