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George Alexander Burnett 1866–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 APR 1866

Birth Location: Cheviot, Canterbury, New Zealand

Death Date: AFT 21 DEC 1945

Death Location: Otautau, Southland, Southland, New Zealand

Father: Walter Burnett

Mother: Ellen Linton

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Smith

Children(s): Alister Burnett, Fletcher Burnett, Hector Burnett, Helen Burnett, Jessamine Trathen, Lewis Burnett, Linton Burnett, Violet Burnett, Walter Burnett

In 1866, George Alexander Burnett entered the world in Cheviot, Canterbury, New Zealand, born to Walter Burnett And Ellen Linton. In 1893, George Alexander Burnett resided in Wyndham, Southland, Southland, New Zealand. In 1938, George Alexander Burnett resided in Otautau, Southland, Southland, New Zealand. George Alexander Burnett married Elizabeth Smith, and had children including Alister Burnett, Fletcher Burnett, Hector Burnett, Helen Burnett, Jessamine Trathen, Lewis Burnett, Linton Burnett, Violet Burnett, Walter Burnett. George Alexander Burnett passed away in 1945 in Otautau, Southland, Southland, New Zealand.

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Biography

  • In 1866, George Alexander Burnett entered the world in Cheviot, Canterbury, New Zealand, born to Walter Burnett And Ellen Linton.
  • In 1893, George Alexander Burnett resided in Wyndham, Southland, Southland, New Zealand.
  • In 1938, George Alexander Burnett resided in Otautau, Southland, Southland, New Zealand.
  • George Alexander Burnett married Elizabeth Smith, and had children including Alister Burnett, Fletcher Burnett, Hector Burnett, Helen Burnett, Jessamine Trathen, Lewis Burnett, Linton Burnett, Violet Burnett, Walter Burnett.
  • George Alexander Burnett passed away in 1945 in Otautau, Southland, Southland, New Zealand.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Burnett's Ancestors

Self
George Burnett
1866–1945
Birth Place: Cheviot, Canterbury, New Zealand
Parents
Walter Burnett
1829–1900
Glenshiel Parish, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland
Ellen Linton
1834–1868
Cavers Parish, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Alexander Burnett
1802–1872
Glenkerry, Ettrick Parish, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Hellen Linton
1806–1886
Ashkirk Parish, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Arthur Burnet
1763–1843
Janet Burnet
1776–1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Burnet
1729–1795
Margaret Burnet
1734–1826

George Burnett's Descendants

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George (Alexander) Burnett (27 APR 1866–AFT 21 DEC 1945) m. Elizabeth Smith (13 OCT 1872–AFT 26 DEC 1937)
  1. 1. Alister Burnett 1908–1993 m. Isobel (Jessie) Burnett 1914–1998
  2. 2. Fletcher Burnett 1906–1987 m. Jean (Elizabeth) Burnett 1911–1968
    1. 1. Stuart (Alexander) Burnett 1941–1996
  3. 3. Hector Burnett 1916–1977 m. Jean Burnett 1923–2021
  4. 4. Helen Burnett 1899–1983
  5. 5. Jessamine Trathen 1913–2008 m. Herbert (Raymond) Holland 1912–1982 m. Ronald (Voss) Trathen 1913–1950
  6. 6. Lewis Burnett 1898–1965
  7. 7. Linton Burnett 1901–1979 m. Janet Burnett 1903–1994
    1. 1. Jennifer (Linton) Lemin 1941–2014
  8. 8. Violet Burnett 1904–1991
  9. 9. Walter Burnett 1896–1969 m. Annie (Christian) Burnett 1901–1926

George Burnett's Timeline

5 Records

1866
27 APR 1866
Birth of George Alexander Burnett in Cheviot, Canterbury, New Zealand
Cheviot, Canterbury, New Zealand
1893
1893
Age 27
George Alexander Burnett resided here in Wyndham, Southland, Southland, New Zealand
Wyndham, Southland, Southland, New Zealand
1938
1938
Age 72
George Alexander Burnett resided here in Otautau, Southland, Southland, New Zealand
Otautau, Southland, Southland, New Zealand
1945
21 DEC 1945
Age 79
Death of George Alexander Burnett in Otautau, Southland, Southland, New Zealand
Otautau, Southland, Southland, New Zealand
1945
AFT 21 DEC 1945
Age 79
Burial of George Alexander Burnett in Otautau, Southland, Southland, New Zealand
Otautau, Southland, Southland, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 APR 1866
    Event Place: Cheviot, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source: NZ BDM Index (Birth), NZ-BDM(Birth); 186633231; Burnett; George Alexander; Helen; Walter

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1893
    Event Place: Wyndham, Southland, Southland, New Zealand
    Record Source: NZ Electoral Roll:, NZ-Elect; 1893; Southland; Mataura; Main Roll; 7

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Otautau, Southland, Southland, New Zealand
    Record Source: NZ Electoral Roll:, NZ-Elect; 1938; Southland; Wallace; General Roll; 24

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 DEC 1945
    Event Place: Otautau, Southland, Southland, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] ,, New Zealand; Southland; Otautau; Otautau New Cemetery; Block A X1 Plot 20; George Alexander Burnett and Elizabeth Burnett
    [2] NZ BDM Index (Death), NZ-BDM(Death); 194532366; Burnett; George Alexander; 1865 80Y

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: AFT 21 DEC 1945
    Event Place: Otautau, Southland, Southland, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] ,, New Zealand; Southland; Otautau; Otautau New Cemetery; Block A X1 Plot 20; George Alexander Burnett and Elizabeth Burnett
    [2] Find a Grave, 169261240; Find a Grave, database and images ( : accessed 13 May 2020), memorial page for George Alexander Burnett (27 Apr 1866–21 Dec 1945), Find a Grave Memorial no. 169261240, citing Otautau New Cemetery, Otautau, Southland District, Southland, New Zealand ; Maintained by Loopy Lass (contributor 47916679) .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event

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