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Asa Burr 1777–1816 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Apr 1777

Birth Location: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 28 Mar 1816

Death Location: Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Elisha Burr

Mother: Lucretia Bates

Spouse(s): Polly Ellis, Mrs. Rice

Children(s): Sophia Burr, Nathan Burr, Polly Burr, Meranda Burr, Hannah Burr, Nabby Burr, Polly Burr, Paulina Burr, Sabra Burr, Lilla Burr, Cynthia Burr, Mary Burr, Meranda Bates, Hannah Bates, Abby Thayer, Cynthia Bullard

The story of Asa Burr began in 1777 in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. Asa Burr married Mrs Polly M Rice, Polly Ellis, and had children including Abby Smith Thayer, Cynthia Bullard, Cynthia Burr, Hannah Ellis Bates, Hannah Ellis Burr, Lilla J Burr, Mary Jane Burr, Meranda Maria Bates, Meranda Maria Burr, Nabby Smith Burr, Nathan Burr, Paulina Burr, Polly Burr, Polly Sabina Burr, Sabra Ann Burr, Sophia Burr. Asa Burr passed away in 1816 in Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Asa Burr began in 1777 in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.
  • Asa Burr married Mrs Polly M Rice, Polly Ellis, and had children including Abby Smith Thayer, Cynthia Bullard, Cynthia Burr, Hannah Ellis Bates, Hannah Ellis Burr, Lilla J Burr, Mary Jane Burr, Meranda Maria Bates, Meranda Maria Burr, Nabby Smith Burr, Nathan Burr, Paulina Burr, Polly Burr, Polly Sabina Burr, Sabra Ann Burr, Sophia Burr.
  • Asa Burr passed away in 1816 in Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elisha Burr
1738–1804
Birth Location: Hingham, Massachusetts, USA
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Lucretia Bates
1746–1828
Birth Location: Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
LB

Spouses(s)

Polly Ellis
1780–1830
Birth Location: Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
PE
Mrs. Rice
1791–1875
Birth Location: Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
MR

Children(s)

Sophia Burr
1808–1890
Birth Location: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
SB
Nathan Burr
1802–1881
Birth Location: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
NB
Polly Burr
1803–1810
Birth Location: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
PB
Meranda Burr
1812–1858
Birth Location: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
MB
Hannah Burr
1814–1836
Birth Location: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
HB
Nabby Burr
1817–1845
Birth Location: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
NB
Polly Burr
1820–1888
Birth Location: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
PB
Paulina Burr
1810–1837
Birth Location: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
PB
Sabra Burr
1822–1830
Birth Location: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
SB
Lilla Burr
1847–
Birth Location: Bellingham, MA
LB
Cynthia Burr
1805–1875
Birth Location: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
CB
Mary Burr
1833–1902
Birth Location: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
MB
Meranda Bates
1812–1858
Birth Location: Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
MB
Hannah Bates
1814–1895
Birth Location: Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
HB
Abby Thayer
1817–1845
Birth Location: Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
AT
Cynthia Bullard
1805–1880
Birth Location: Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
CB

Asa Burr's Ancestors

Self
Asa Burr
1777–1816
Birth Place: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Elisha Burr
1738–1804
Hingham, Massachusetts, USA
Lucretia Bates
1746–1828
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Elisha Burr(\)
1703–1778
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah
1717–1790
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Isaac Bates
1707–1787
Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Martha Clark
1705–1786
Massachusetts, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Burr
1660–1716
Mary Burr
1665–1742
Caleb Bates
1666–1747
Sarah Sprague
1674–1751
Joshua Bater
1671–1757
Rachae Tower
1674–1756
John Clarke
1645–1705
Rebeckah Lincoln
1673–1757
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simon Burr
1638–1691
Frances Hester
1648–1693
Joseph Bater
1628–1705
Hester Hilyard
1630–1709
Anthony Sprague
1636–1719
Elizabeth Bartlett
1636–1713
Joseph Bater
1628–1705
Hester Hilliard
1642–1709
Margaret Harding
1647–1705
James Clarke
1637–1712
Samuel Senior
1664–1690

Asa Burr's Descendants

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Asa Burr (8 Apr 1777–28 Mar 1816) m. Polly Ellis (22 September 1780–16 January 1830) m. Mrs. (Polly M.) Rice (13 March 1791–21 Apr 1875)
  1. 1. Sophia Burr 1808–1890 m. George (J.) Edwards 1807–1863
    1. 1. Alvira Edwards 1838–1903 m. George Howard 1843–
      1. 1. Harmon Howard 1866–1933 m. Seraph (N) Hilton 1867–
        1. 1. Ralph (George) Howard 1886–
    2. 2. Ashel (Burr) Edwards 1834–1898 m. Marion Hannah 1834–1913
      1. 1. George (Jarvis) Edwards 1866–1934 m. Laura (Blanche) Hodges 1865–1896
        1. 1. Ruth (M) Edwards 1896–1972 m. Fawcett ("Foy" Willliam) Porter 1894–1955
        2. 2. Harold (Hodges) Edwards 1890–1950 m. Josephine (R) Holton 1900–1951
      2. 2. Henry (Oakes) Edwards 1865–1920 m. Leona (Ann) Williams 1867–1958
        1. 1. Robert (Burr) Edwards 1897–1970 m. Gertrude Porter 1898–1987
      3. 3. Willam (Burr) Edwards 1868–1917
      4. 4. George (William) Edwards 1862–1935
    3. 3. Malama Edwards 1833–1853
    4. 4. H. Edwards 1825–1898 m. William (Floyd) Barney 1824–1899
      1. 1. Walter (Carl) Barney 1868–1896
      2. 2. Eva (Melvina) Barney 1852–1853
      3. 3. Babe Barney 1871–1872
      4. 4. George (Matthew) Barney 1851–1937 m. Nellie (E) Dailey 1860–1947
      5. 5. Clifford (Augustus) Barney 1853–1922 m. Elizabeth (Iona) Place 1858–1930
        1. 1. Clyde (C.) Barney 1881–1901
      6. 6. William (Clark) Barney 1855–1908 m. Ella Royce 1865–1941
        1. 1. Hazel (Maud) Barney 1899–1993 m. Ross (Almon) Rowley 1897–1991
        2. 2. Lyle (Clifford) Barney 1890–1969 m. Mae (Chrestine) VanHoff 1894–1978
        3. 3. Carl (Willis) Barney 1891–1954 m. Pearl (B) McKissick 1896–1991
        4. 4. Ruth (Helen) Barney 1897–1991
        5. 5. Matthew (J.) Barney 1902–1950 m. Myrtle (Doris) Sanford 1905–1977 m. Grace (Elizabeth) Platt 1908–1930
      7. 7. Adaline (Mary) Barney 1860–1904 m. Willard (Elliot) Flagg 1855–1951
        1. 1. Dora (Bertha) Flagg 1887–1964 m. Elton (Walbridge) Fish 1887–1971
        2. 2. Herbert (Floyd) Flagg 1892–1940 m. Mildred (N.) Flagg 1902–1973
      8. 8. Lawrence (B) Barney 1863–1906
      9. 9. James (Ira) Barney 1869–1936 m. Edith (Emily) Hamlin 1870–1940
        1. 1. Doris (Elaine) Barney 1899–1980 m. George (Wallace) Evans 1891–1944
        2. 2. Adelene (Frances) Barney 1908–1992 m. Clyde (Alvah Richards) Jr 1907–1954
      10. 10. Clyde (Earl) Barney 1869–1894
      11. 11. Burr (Edwards) Barney 1857–1928 m. Cora (Elizabeth) Hauver 1864–1946
      12. 12. Frances (Adelaide) Barney 1850–1922 m. James Martin 1841–1918
        1. 1. Maude (S.) Martin 1879–1931
        2. 2. Mabel Martin 1879–1939 m. Isaac (Frederick) Robinson 1870–1952 m. George (Whinford) Durfee 1875–1934
        3. 3. Myrtle (Helen) Martin 1884–1960 m. Leverette (Cutler) Conant 1886–1942
    5. 5. Caira (Sophia) Edwards 1838–1903 m. Rodney (Charles) Gloyd 1866–1936
    6. 6. George (Albert) Edwards 1843–1929 m. Ellen (M) Howe 1844–1926
      1. 1. Caira (Louise) Edwards 1866–1931 m. Rodney (C) Gloyd 1867–1936
      2. 2. Ada (Bessie) Edwards 1880–1942 m. Albert (H) Chandler 1867–1937
        1. 1. Austin (Edwards) Chandler 1907–1962 m. Wanda (Monica) Bucko 1915–1974
        2. 2. Ellen (E) Chandler 1921–2008 m. Wesley (Edson Brown) Jr. 1919–1998
      3. 3. Frank (Howe) Edwards 1874–1928 m. Minnie (Gertrude) Sornborger 1874–1958
        1. 1. Albert (Brace) Edwards 1902–1965 m. Mildred (F) Edwards 1920–1974
        2. 2. Laura (E) Edwards 1909–1998
        3. 3. Frances (Helen) Edwards 1904–1968 m. Carl (John) Samsel 1894–1977
        4. 4. David (Alden) Edwards 1911–1994 m. Grace Smith 1909–2001
      4. 4. Harriet (A) Edwards 1868–1952
      5. 5. Emma Edwards 1868–
    7. 7. Clark (R) Edwards 1836–
    8. 8. Ellen Edwards 1841–
    9. 9. Mary (Ann) Edwards 1848–1852
    10. 10. Harrison (W) Edwards 1851–
    11. 11. Avery (Wilbur) Edwards 1846–1912 m. Francis (Eunice) Towers 1848–1926
      1. 1. Charles (Safford) Edwards 1872–1944 m. Hattie (Jane) Corse 1870–1933 m. Grace (S) Celly 1882– m. Martha (Abby Lymonds) Atkinson 1869–1914
        1. 1. John (Howard) Edwards 1894–1957 m. Mary (Josephine) Neddo 1886–1968
        2. 2. Tere (Cauline) Edwards 1909–
        3. 3. Wayne (W) Edwards 1918–2003
      2. 2. Emma (F) Edwards 1871–1940
      3. 3. Maud Edwards 1872–1949 m. Benjamin (M.) Thurston 1875–1916
      4. 4. Marion Edwards 1877–1942 m. William (Sherman) Payne 1866–1920
        1. 1. Melba Payne 1897–1966 m. John (Benjamin) McCuin 1895–1966
        2. 2. Frances (Charlotte) Payne 1898–1979 m. Ernest (Leroy) Blanchard 1892–1959
        3. 3. Blanche (Helen) Payne 1900–1980
      5. 5. Grace (Lena) Edwards 1879–1949 m. Walter (Howard) Grace 1876–1938
        1. 1. Stuart (Ellis) Grace 1902–1969 m. Alvina (Hill) Brown 1911–
        2. 2. Robert (Edwards) Grace 1910–1957
        3. 3. Norma (Ethelwyn) Grace 1915–1934
      6. 6. Clark (Burr) Edwards 1890–1942 m. Beulah (Lamb) Gee 1901–
        1. 1. Jacqueline (Mae) Edwards 1924–2007
      7. 7. Ellis (B.) Edwards 1866–1896
      8. 8. Earl (H) Edwards 1875–1948 m. Lena Kester 1880–1910
        1. 1. Gladys (L) Edwards 1903–1986 m. Ralph (G) Taft 1898–1963
        2. 2. Helen (Bernice) Edwards 1906–
      9. 9. Harry (A) Edwards 1884–1906
      10. 10. Iris Edwards 1886–1961 m. Max (C) Bessey 1885–
        1. 1. Virginia (Edwards) Bessey 1909–1985 m. John (Daniel) Harrison 1907–
    12. 12. Amelia Edwards 1840–
  2. 2. Nathan Burr 1802–1881
  3. 3. Polly Burr 1803–1810
  4. 4. Meranda (Maria) Burr 1812–1858 m. Albert (G) Bates 1811–1848 m. Alanson Bates 1818–1912
    1. 1. Charlotte (Maria) Bates 1838–1908
    2. 2. Hannah Bates 1845–
    3. 3. Stephen (Albert) Bates 1841–1872
  5. 5. Hannah (Ellis) Burr 1814–1836
  6. 6. Nabby (Smith) Burr 1817–1845
  7. 7. Polly (Sabina) Burr 1820–1888 m. Jonathan (Vespasian) Thurston 1824–1883
    1. 1. Stephen (Clinton) Thurston 1845–1880 m. Sarah (C.) Gough 1846–1914
      1. 1. Herbert (Irving) Thurston 1869–1930
      2. 2. Freddie Thurston 1867–1869
    2. 2. Lilla (Josephine) Thurston 1847–1910
    3. 3. Louis (V.) Thurston 1854–1931
    4. 4. Clarence Thurston 1851–1853
  8. 8. Paulina Burr 1810–1837
  9. 9. Sabra (Ann) Burr 1822–1830
  10. 10. Lilla (J.) Burr 1847–
  11. 11. Cynthia Burr 1805–1875
  12. 12. Mary (Jane) Burr 1833–1902
  13. 13. Meranda (Maria) Bates 1812–1858
  14. 14. Hannah (Ellis) Bates 1814–1895
  15. 15. Abby (Smith) Thayer 1817–1845
  16. 16. Cynthia Bullard 1805–1880

Asa Burr's Timeline

14 Records

1777
8 APR 1777
Birth of Asa Burr in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
1777
8 April 1777
Birth of Asa Burr in Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
1777
8 Apr 1777
Birth of Asa Burr in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
1800
1800
Age 23
Asa Burr resided here in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
1810
1810
Age 33
Asa Burr resided here in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
1816
28 Mar 1816
Age 39
Death of Asa Burr in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
1820
1820
Age 43
Asa Burr resided here in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
1830
1830
Age 53
Asa Burr resided here in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1833
1833;1840
Age 56
Asa Burr resided here in New York;New York
New York;New York
1840
1840
Age 63
Asa Burr resided here in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1850
1850
Age 73
Asa Burr resided here in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1855
1855
Age 78
Asa Burr resided here in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1857
22 December 1857
Age 80
Death of Asa Burr in Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1857
22 December 1857
Age 80
Death of Asa Burr in Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 APR 1777
    Event Place: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town Birth Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Massachusetts, State Census, 1855
    [4] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_331; Page: 188B; Image: 336
    [6] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840???1911

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 April 1777
    Event Place: Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1777
    Event Place: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833;1840
    Event Place: New York;New York
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Series: M32; Roll: 18; Page: 161; Image: 171; Family History Library Film: 205616

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 18; Page: 591; Image: 00520; Family History Library Film: 0205626

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Page: 199; NARA Roll: M33_52; Image: 158

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Series: M19; Roll: 60; Page: 83; Family History Library Film: 0337918

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 192; Page: 274; Family History Library Film: 0014679

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_331; Page: 188B; Image: 336

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bellingham
    Record Source: Norfolk County, MA Probate Index 1793-1900

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New York, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 December 1857
    Event Place: Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Norfolk County, MA Probate Index 1793-1900

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 December 1857
    Event Place: Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1816
    Event Place: Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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