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Elizabeth Burton 1841–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1841

Birth Location: New York

Death Date: 16 Jun 1878

Death Location: 5th Ward Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Father: John Burton

Mother: Cornelia Smith

Spouse(s): George Burgess

Children(s): John Burgess, Charles Burgess, Samuel Burgess

The story of Elizabeth Burton began in 1841 in New York. In 1860, Elizabeth Burton resided in Brownstown, Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Elizabeth Burton married George Bunn Burgess, and had children including Charles Ellison Burgess, John Burgess, Samuel H Burgess. Elizabeth Burton passed away in 1878 in 5th Ward Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth Burton began in 1841 in New York.
  • In 1860, Elizabeth Burton resided in Brownstown, Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • Elizabeth Burton married George Bunn Burgess, and had children including Charles Ellison Burgess, John Burgess, Samuel H Burgess.
  • Elizabeth Burton passed away in 1878 in 5th Ward Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Burton
1797–1870
Birth Location: New York, United States
JB
Cornelia Smith
1801–1880
Birth Location: New York State
CS

Spouses(s)

George Burgess
1832–1865
Birth Location: England
GB

Children(s)

John Burgess
1861–1908
Birth Location: Berlin, Monroe, Michigan, USA
JB
Charles Burgess
1865–1941
Birth Location: Walled Lake, Oakland, MI
CB
Samuel Burgess
1857–1891
Birth Location: Brownstown, Wayne Co., MI
SB

Elizabeth Burton's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Burton
1841–1878
Birth Place: New York
Parents
John Burton
1797–1870
New York, United States
Cornelia Smith
1801–1880
New York State
Grandparents
Billings Burton
1775–1855
Fishkill, Dutchess, New York, United States
Mary (Ann) Hilts
1769–1850
Roxbury, Morris, New Jersey, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Burton
1750–1820
Barbara Steelman
1752–1794
Anthony II
1741–1791
Mary Young
1741–1794
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ephraim Burton
1727–1806
Elizabeth Welles
1728–1783
Margaret Scull
1711–1756
Charles Steelman
1697–1779
Thomas Young
1723–1769
Thankfull Robarts
1726–1759

Elizabeth Burton's Descendants

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Elizabeth Burton (1841–16 Jun 1878) m. George (Bunn) Burgess (1832–About 1865)
  1. 1. John Burgess 1861–1908 m. Josephine Campau 1862–1929
    1. 1. Garrett (M Burgess) Sr 1890–1948 m. Maud (Frances) Bolitho 1888–1965
      1. 1. Garrett (Edward Burgess) Jr 1916–1952 m. Rose (Marie) Bannhard 1923–2009
        1. 1. Linda (Christine) Burgess 1949–2009
      2. 2. Donald (John Burgess) Sr 1913–1987 m. Laura (Evelyn) Burgess 1918–1980 m. Helen (R) Kina 1922–2013 m. Evelyn (Fay) Peplinski 1918–1980
        1. 1. James (Garrett) Burgess 1947–2014
      3. 3. Helen (Viola) Burgess 1919–2013 m. Leonard (Joseph) Wood 1918–1989
      4. 4. William (Garrett) Burgess 1910–1958 m. Geraldine (Mabel) Keown 1912–2001
    2. 2. George (Vandis) Burgess 1880–1961 m. Valeda (D) Boisclair 1894–1953
      1. 1. George (Vandis Burgess) Jr 1925–1937
      2. 2. Valeda (Jeanne) Burgess 1923–1989 m. Milton (L) Jeffries 1922–1988
      3. 3. Constance (Ann) Burgess 1930–1995 m. Robert Duhl 1928–2010
    3. 3. Phillip (Ernest) Burgess 1882–1939 m. Pearl (I) Vansickle 1888–1952
    4. 4. Elizabeth Burgess 1884–1977
    5. 5. Viola Burgess 1889–1973 m. Bert Collins 1886–1977
      1. 1. Alvena (Irene) Collins 1907–1977 m. Ralph (Smith) Green 1907–1987
    6. 6. Edward Burgess 1892–1975 m. Mary (Grace) Stilles 1892–1972
      1. 1. Catherine (Irene) Burgess 1910–2000 m. Charles (W) Mote 1912–
      2. 2. Lyman (Lloyd) Burgess 1915–2001 m. Marjorie (B) Paton 1917–1967
        1. 1. Barbara (Joan) Burgess 1934–2007 m. Raymond (C) Skerkowski 1928–1985
      3. 3. Edward (Henry) Burgess 1921–1995 m. Mildred (Virginia) Harmer 1924–2015
        1. 1. Catherine (A) Burgess 1942–2015
        2. 2. Edward (H) Burgess 1945–2015
    7. 7. Emmett (Harry) Burgess 1894–1991 m. Maybelle (Fanny) Jones 1897–1980
    8. 8. James (Riley) Burgess 1896–1963 m. Grace (Madeline) Billings 1897–1988
      1. 1. James (Riley Burgess) Jr. 1919–1984
    9. 9. William Burgess 1882–
  2. 2. Charles (Ellison) Burgess 1865–1941 m. Minnie (Jane) Hamilton 1869–1950
    1. 1. Ellison (Chase) Burgess 1888–1890
    2. 2. Bernice (Lucille) Burgess 1890–1965 m. John (Raymond) Hayes 1891–1951
      1. 1. Mildred (Jane) Hayes 1921–2012 m. Gordon (Eugene) Nuyen 1920–1998
      2. 2. Charles (Ellison) Hayes 1917–2006 m. Rose (Elizabeth) Davis 1919–1994
        1. 1. Lynda (Dianne) Hayes 1943–1993
  3. 3. Samuel (H.) Burgess 1857–1891 m. Catherine (H. "Kate") Iffland 1858–1889 m. Enola Stewart 1867–1939
    1. 1. George (Riley) Burgess 1887–1956 m. Emma Karlinsky 1887–1967
      1. 1. Clifford (William) Burgess 1917–1999 m. Helen (Marie) Bidgood 1920–2008
        1. 1. Nola (Elaine) Burgess 1948–2000
      2. 2. Norma (Clara) Burgess 1915–2012 m. Lawrence (John) Jarkewicz 1915–1999
      3. 3. Edna (Estelle) Burgess 1918–1955 m. William (Armitage) Freeh 1913–1984
        1. 1. George (Alvin) Freeh 1949–1979
      4. 4. Enola Burgess 1923–1923
    2. 2. John (William) Burgess 1883–1939 m. Emma Strauss 1887–1942
      1. 1. Oliver (E) Burgess 1924–1967 m. Ethel (Mary) Miller 1923–1996
      2. 2. Jack (Henry) Burgess 1920–1981 m. Annie (G) Burgess 1920–1981
    3. 3. Elizabeth (Catherine (Lizzy)) Burgess 1881–1954 m. Edward (J.(Jack),John E.) Creswell 1878–1932
      1. 1. Estella (Catherine (Dolly)) Creswell 1902–1978 m. Jacques (R.) Deitz 1897–1970
        1. 1. Edward Deitz 1923–
      2. 2. David (Edward) Creswell 1899–1952 m. Elizabeth (Pearl) Sexsmith 1906–1997
        1. 1. Joyce (Elizabeth) Creswell 1929–2007 m. George (Archer) Harkins 1926–2009
        2. 2. Raymond (Edward) Creswell 1932–2006 m. Joan (Therese) Finneran 1937–2007
        3. 3. Donna (K) Creswell 1934–2013 m. Louis (Edward) Darragh 1928–2001
    4. 4. Estella(Stella) (E.) Burgess 1885–1953 m. John (Arnold) Keil 1883–1952
      1. 1. Lester (Riley) Keil 1908–1969

Elizabeth Burton's Timeline

3 Records

1841
1841
Birth of Elizabeth Burton in New York
New York
1860
1860
Age 19
Elizabeth Burton resided here in Brownstown, Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Brownstown, Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1878
16 Jun 1878
Age 37
Death of Elizabeth Burton in 5th Ward Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
5th Ward Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: New York
    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: Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: M653_564; Page: 926; Family History Library Fi

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Brownstown, Brownstown, Wayne, 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: Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: M653_564; Page: 926; Family History Library Fi

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1878
    Event Place: 5th Ward Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
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