YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Benjamin Clarke Burton 1787 – 1866 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Feb 1787

Birth Location: Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 14 Oct 1866

Death Location: Hastings, Barry, Michigan, USA

Father: Samuel Burton

Mother: Martha Clarke

Spouse(s): Sally Lamb

Children(s): David Burton, Almira Burton, Benjamin Burton, Rodney Burton, Polly Burton, Porter Burton, Spencer Burton, Isaiah Burton

The story of Benjamin Clarke Burton I began in 1787 in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA. Benjamin Clarke Burton I married Sally Lamb, and had children including David Burton, Almira Burton, Benjamin Clarke Burton, Rodney B Burton, Polly Lamb Burton, Porter Burton, Spencer Burton, Isaiah Burton. Benjamin Clarke Burton I passed away in 1866 in Hastings, Barry, Michigan, USA.

Find more search results for Benjamin Burton
BB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Clarke Burton I began in 1787 in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA.
  • Benjamin Clarke Burton I married Sally Lamb, and had children including David Burton, Almira Burton, Benjamin Clarke Burton, Rodney B Burton, Polly Lamb Burton, Porter Burton, Spencer Burton, Isaiah Burton.
  • Benjamin Clarke Burton I passed away in 1866 in Hastings, Barry, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Burton's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Burton
1787 – 1866
Birth Place: Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Samuel C. Burton
1750 – 1820
Stratford, Fairfield Co., CT
Martha Clarke
1754 – 1810
Stratford, Connecticut Colony
Grandparents
Ephraim Burton
1727 – 1806
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Elizabeth ("Betsey") Welles
1728 – 1783
Stratford, Fairfield Co., CT
David Clarke
1718 – 1772
Stratford Township, Fairfield, Connecticut Colony
Abigail Peck
1722 – 1766
Newtown, Fairfield, Connecticut Colony
Great-Grandparents
Judson Burton
1697 – 1774
Eunice Lewis
1697 – 1789
Lt. Welles
1688 – 1785
Eunice Curtiss
1699 – 1817
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Solomon Burton
1662 – 1734
Mercy Judson
1665 – 1736
Benjamin Lewis
1648 – 1714
Hannah (Curtiss)
1654 – 1728
Capt ll
1648 – 1713
Mary Hollister
1585 – 1713
Josiah Curtiss
1662 – 1745
Mary Beach
1676 – 1759

Benjamin Burton's Descendants

1.
BB
Benjamin (Clarke) Burton (1 Feb 1787 – 14 Oct 1866) m. Sally Lamb (10 Jan 1788 – 2 Apr 1879)
  1. 1. David Burton (29 Nov 1810 – 1813)
  2. 2. Almira Burton (18 Jan 1814 – 4 Jun 1885)
  3. 3. Benjamin (Clarke) Burton (11 Mar 1816 – 9 May 1893)
  4. 4. Rodney (B) Burton (14 Dec 1817 – 24 Jan 1901)
  5. 5. Polly (Lamb) Burton (22 Jul 1822 – 4 Aug 1910)
  6. 6. Porter Burton (22 Jul 1822 – 17 Apr 1895)
  7. 7. Spencer Burton (20 Jul 1824 – 12 Nov 1866)
  8. 8. Isaiah Burton (2 Sep 1831 – 14 Jun 1897)

Benjamin Burton's Timeline

10 Records

1787
1 Feb 1787
Birth of Benjamin Clarke Burton I in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
1787
1 Feb 1787
Birth of Benjamin Clarke Burton I in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
1809
24 Sep 1809
Age 22
Benjamin Clarke Burton I was married in Smithfield, Madison Co, NY
Smithfield, Madison Co, NY
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 23
Benjamin Clarke Burton I resided here in Sullivan, Madison, New York, USA
Sullivan, Madison, New York, USA
1830
1830
Age 43
Benjamin Clarke Burton I resided here in Fenner, Madison, New York, USA
Fenner, Madison, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 63
Benjamin Clarke Burton I resided here in Napoleon, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Napoleon, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1860
1860
Age 73
Benjamin Clarke Burton I resided here in Napoleon, Napoleon, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Napoleon, Napoleon, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1865
Oct 1865
Age 78
Death of Benjamin Clarke Burton I in Jackson, Michigan
Jackson, Michigan
1866
14 Oct 1866
Age 79
Death of Benjamin Clarke Burton I in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, United States of America
Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, United States of America
1866
14 Oct 1866
Age 79
Death of Benjamin Clarke Burton I in Hastings, Barry, Michigan, USA
Hastings, Barry, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1787
    Event Place: Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Napoleon, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: M653_547; Page: 312; Family History Library Fi
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Napoleon, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: 352; Page: 449a
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [5] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 077
    [6] New York, War of 1812 Certificates and Applications of Claim and Related Records, 1858-1869, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Adjutant General's Office War of 1812 Claims files, 1857-1861; Volume: 5

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1787
    Event Place: Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Napoleon, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: M653_547; Page: 312; Family History Library Fi
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Napoleon, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: 352; Page: 449a
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] England, United Grand Lodge of England Freemason Membership Registers, 1751-1921, Library and Museum of Freemasonry; London, England; Freemasonry Membership Registers; Description: Register of Admissions: Grand Stewards Lodge-274 London 'A'
    [5] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [6] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 077
    [7] New York, War of 1812 Certificates and Applications of Claim and Related Records, 1858-1869, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Adjutant General's Office War of 1812 Claims files, 1857-1861; Volume: 5

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 Sep 1809
    Event Place: Smithfield, Madison Co, NY
    Record Source: U.S., War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index, 1812-1815

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Sullivan, Madison, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Sullivan, Madison, New York; Roll: 28; Page: 794; Image: Nym252_28-0169; FHL Roll: 0181382

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Fenner, Madison, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Fenner, Madison, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 93; Page: 270; Family History Library Film: 0017153

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Napoleon, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Napoleon, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: 352; Page: 449a

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Napoleon, Napoleon, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Napoleon, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: M653_547; Page: 312; Family History Library Fi

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Napoleon, Jackson County
    Record Source: New York, War of 1812 Certificates and Applications of Claim and Related Records, 1858-1869, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Adjutant General's Office War of 1812 Claims files, 1857-1861; Volume: 5

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1866
    Event Place: Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index, 1812-1815
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 077

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1865
    Event Place: Jackson, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1866
    Event Place: Hastings, Barry, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index, 1812-1815
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 077

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE