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Edward ‘First Knight Of Longnor’ Burton Sir 1442–1524 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1442

Birth Location: Longnor, Shropshire, England

Death Date: 23 Apr 1524

Death Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England

Father: Sir Burton

Mother: Lady Stapleton

Spouse(s): Lady Griffin

Children(s): John Burton

The story of Edward ‘First Knight Of Longnor’ Burton Sir began in 1442 in Longnor, Shropshire, England. Edward ‘First Knight Of Longnor’ Burton Sir married Lady Joyce Griffin, and had children including John Burton. Edward ‘First Knight Of Longnor’ Burton Sir passed away in 1524 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
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Biography

  • The story of Edward ‘First Knight Of Longnor’ Burton Sir began in 1442 in Longnor, Shropshire, England.
  • Edward ‘First Knight Of Longnor’ Burton Sir married Lady Joyce Griffin, and had children including John Burton.
  • Edward ‘First Knight Of Longnor’ Burton Sir passed away in 1524 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Burton
1420–
Birth Location: –
SB
Lady Stapleton
1423–1510
Birth Location: Stapleton, Devon, England
LS

Spouses(s)

Lady Griffin
1446–1490
Birth Location: Longnor, Shropshire, , England
LG

Children(s)

John Burton
1486–1541
Birth Location: –
JB

Edward Sir's Ancestors

Self
Edward Sir
1442–1524
Birth Place: Longnor, Shropshire, England
Parents
Sir Robert Burton
1420–
Lady (Christian (Christiana)) Stapleton
1423–1510
Stapleton, Devon, England
Grandparents
William Burton
1400–1461
Condover, Shropshire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Sir's Descendants

1.
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Edward (‘First Knight Of Longnor’ Burton) Sir (1442–23 Apr 1524) m. Lady (Joyce) Griffin (1/1/1446–1490)
  1. 1. John Burton 1486–1541 m. Elizabeth Poyner 1489–1543
    1. 1. Edward Burton 1510–1588 m. Mary (Ann) Maddocks –1699
      1. 1. Francis (Alexander Burton) Capt. 1559–1630 m. Katherine (Valentine) Burton 1558–1609
        1. 1. Richard (Burton) Capt. 1580–1660 m. Katherine Christian 1580–1646 m. Elizabeth Smith 1788–1858

Edward Sir's Timeline

10 Records

1430
1430
Edward ‘First Knight Of Longnor’ Burton Sir was married
None
1442
1442
Birth of Edward ‘First Knight Of Longnor’ Burton Sir in Longnor, Shropshire, England
Longnor, Shropshire, England
1462
1462
Age 20
Edward ‘First Knight Of Longnor’ Burton Sir was married in Longnor, Shropshire, England
Longnor, Shropshire, England
1465
bef 1465
Age 23
Edward ‘First Knight Of Longnor’ Burton Sir was married in Longnor, Shropshire, England
Longnor, Shropshire, England
1468
1468
Age 26
Edward ‘First Knight Of Longnor’ Burton Sir was married in Wellington, Shropshire, , England
Wellington, Shropshire, , England
1472
1472
Age 30
Edward ‘First Knight Of Longnor’ Burton Sir was married in Wellington, Shropshire, England
Wellington, Shropshire, England
1477
27 MAR 1477
Age 35
Edward ‘First Knight Of Longnor’ Burton Sir was married in Longnor, Shropshire, England
Longnor, Shropshire, England
1481
1481
Age 39
Edward ‘First Knight Of Longnor’ Burton Sir was married
None
1486
Abt. 1486
Age 44
Edward ‘First Knight Of Longnor’ Burton Sir was married in , , England
, , England
1524
23 Apr 1524
Age 82
Death of Edward ‘First Knight Of Longnor’ Burton Sir in Longnor, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England
Longnor, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1442
    Event Place: Longnor, Shropshire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1430

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1462
    Event Place: Longnor, Shropshire, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: bef 1465
    Event Place: Longnor, Shropshire, England

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1468
    Event Place: Wellington, Shropshire, , England

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1472
    Event Place: Wellington, Shropshire, England

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 27 MAR 1477
    Event Place: Longnor, Shropshire, England

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1481

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Abt. 1486
    Event Place: , , England

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Longnor Hall, Shropshire, England

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Longnor, Shropshire, England

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Wellington, Shropshire, England

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: West Felton Whitchurch Dawley Fitz Upton Magna Holy Cross St. Giles Wem Whitchurch Burford Cressage Shrewsbury Salop Radnor Apprenticeship Indenture Wellington, Shropshire, England

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Longnor, Shropshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, The National Archives; Kew, England; Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 21

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1524
    Event Place: Longnor, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, The National Archives; Kew, England; Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 21
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shrewsbury, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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