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Benjamin Burton 1812–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1812

Birth Location: Bonsall, Derbyshire, England

Death Date: 1882

Death Location: Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Robert Burton

Mother: Ann Haslam

Spouse(s): Lavenia Tippett, Edith Smiley

Children(s): John Burton, Benjamin Burton, Alonzo Burton, Edith Burton, Eliza Burton, Robert Burton, Annie Burton, Julia Burton, Clara Burton, Emma Burton, Lucy Burton, Grace Burton, Jennie Burton, Job Burton, Florence Burton, Willie Burton

The story of Benjamin Burton began in 1812 in Bonsall, Derbyshire, England. In 1850, Benjamin Burton resided in Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA. Benjamin Burton married Edith Smiley, Lavenia Tippett, and had children including Alonzo Burton, Annie Burton, Benjamin F Burton, Clara Burton, Edith Burton, Eliza Lavinia Burton, Emma Burton, Florence Camila Burton, Grace Burton, Jennie Lind Burton, Job Burton, John Burton, Julia Burton, Lucy Burton, Robert Burton, Willie Burton. Benjamin Burton passed away in 1882 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Burton began in 1812 in Bonsall, Derbyshire, England.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Burton resided in Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA.
  • Benjamin Burton married Edith Smiley, Lavenia Tippett, and had children including Alonzo Burton, Annie Burton, Benjamin F Burton, Clara Burton, Edith Burton, Eliza Lavinia Burton, Emma Burton, Florence Camila Burton, Grace Burton, Jennie Lind Burton, Job Burton, John Burton, Julia Burton, Lucy Burton, Robert Burton, Willie Burton.
  • Benjamin Burton passed away in 1882 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Burton
1787–1855
Birth Location: Bonsall, Derbyshire, England
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Ann Haslam
1788–1856
Birth Location: Tissington, Derbyshire, England
AH

Spouses(s)

Lavenia Tippett
1821–1857
Birth Location: Illogan, Cornwall Unitary Authority, Cornwall, England
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Edith Smiley
1837–1890
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
ES

Children(s)

John Burton
1845–
Birth Location: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
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Benjamin Burton
1847–
Birth Location: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
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Alonzo Burton
1849–
Birth Location: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
AB
Edith Burton
1854–1933
Birth Location: Illinois, United States of America
EB
Eliza Burton
1841–1846
Birth Location: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
EB
Robert Burton
1857–1910
Birth Location: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
RB
Annie Burton
1861–1889
Birth Location: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
AB
Julia Burton
1863–
Birth Location: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
JB
Clara Burton
1867–
Birth Location: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
CB
Emma Burton
1871–1909
Birth Location: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
EB
Lucy Burton
1873–
Birth Location: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
LB
Grace Burton
1875–
Birth Location: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
GB
Jennie Burton
1878–
Birth Location: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
JB
Job Burton
1844–
Birth Location: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
JB
Florence Burton
1851–1920
Birth Location: Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States of America
FB
Willie Burton
1866–1874
Birth Location: Illinois
WB

Benjamin Burton's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Burton
1812–1882
Birth Place: Bonsall, Derbyshire, England
Parents
Robert Burton
1787–1855
Bonsall, Derbyshire, England
Ann Haslam
1788–1856
Tissington, Derbyshire, England
Grandparents
Thomas Burton
1758–1834
Bonsall, Derbyshire, England
Priscilla Spencer
1762–1850
Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England
James Haslam
1767–
Derbyshire, England
Elizabeth Milward
1767–
Derbyshire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Burton's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin Burton (1812–1882) m. Lavenia Tippett (1821–7 August 1857) m. Edith Smiley (Abt 1837–1890)
  1. 1. John Burton 1845–
  2. 2. Benjamin (F.) Burton 1847–
  3. 3. Alonzo Burton 1849–
  4. 4. Edith Burton 1854–1933
  5. 5. Eliza (Lavinia) Burton 1841–1846
  6. 6. Robert Burton 1857–1910
  7. 7. Annie Burton 1861–1889
  8. 8. Julia Burton 1863–
  9. 9. Clara Burton 1867–
  10. 10. Emma Burton 1871–1909
  11. 11. Lucy Burton 1873–
  12. 12. Grace Burton 1875–
  13. 13. Jennie (Lind) Burton 1878–
  14. 14. Job Burton 1844–
  15. 15. Florence (Camila) Burton 1851–1920
  16. 16. Willie Burton 1866–1874

Benjamin Burton's Timeline

9 Records

1812
1812
Birth of Benjamin Burton in Bonsall, Derbyshire, England
Bonsall, Derbyshire, England
1812
30 Jul 1812
Benjamin Burton was baptized in Bonsall, Derbyshire, England
Bonsall, Derbyshire, England
1850
1850
Age 38
Benjamin Burton resided here in Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 48
Benjamin Burton resided here in West Galena, Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
West Galena, Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 58
Benjamin Burton resided here in Galena, Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
Galena, Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 68
Benjamin Burton resided here in East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
1882
Abt 1882
Age 70
Benjamin Burton resided here in East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois
East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois
1882
1882
Age 70
Death of Benjamin Burton in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States of America
Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States of America
1882
14 Jun 1882
Age 70
Benjamin Burton - Probate in Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Bonsall, Derbyshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: 216; Page: 240c; Enumeration District: 052
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: M593_234; Page: 90A
    [3] 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: West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: M653_189; Page: 540; Family History Libr
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: 111; Page: 258b
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1812
    Event Place: Bonsall, Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: Derbyshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Derbyshire Record Office; Matlock, Derbyshire, England; Diocese: Diocese of Derby; Reference Number: D 1435 AP141

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: 111; Page: 258b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: West Galena, Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, 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: West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: M653_189; Page: 540; Family History Libr

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Galena, Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: M593_234; Page: 90A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: 216; Page: 240c; Enumeration District: 052

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1882
    Event Place: East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1829-1921; Author: Jo Daviess County (Illinois). County Court

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1882
    Event Place: Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1829-1921; Author: Jo Daviess County (Illinois). County Court
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1882
    Event Place: Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1829-1921; Author: Jo Daviess County (Illinois). County Court
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