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Jacob Burton 1832 – 1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Dec 1832

Birth Location: New York, United States of America

Death Date: 23 Jan 1912

Death Location: Brownstown Township, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: John Burton

Mother: Cornelia Smith

Spouse(s): Maranda Towne

Children(s): Ada Burton, George Burton

The story of Jacob Burton began in 1832 in New York, United States of America. In 1850, Jacob Burton resided in Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA. In 1900, Jacob Burton resided in Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Jacob Burton married Maranda Town \ Towne, and had children including Ada Burton, George W. Burton. Jacob Burton passed away in 1912 in Brownstown Township, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Jacob Burton began in 1832 in New York, United States of America.
  • In 1850, Jacob Burton resided in Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1900, Jacob Burton resided in Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • Jacob Burton married Maranda Town \ Towne, and had children including Ada Burton, George W. Burton.
  • Jacob Burton passed away in 1912 in Brownstown Township, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Burton's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Burton
1832 – 1912
Birth Place: New York, United States of America
Parents
John Burton
1797 – 1870
New York, United States
Cornelia ((Conicha)) 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 Hilts
1741 – 1791
Mary Young
1741 – 1794
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ephraim Burton
1727 – 1806
Elizabeth Welles
1728 – 1783
Charles Steelman
1697 – 1779
Mary Adams
1722 – 1777
Anthony Hilts
Jane Durland
Thomas Young
1723 – 1769
Thankful Roberts
1726 – 1759

Jacob Burton's Descendants

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Jacob Burton (15 Dec 1832 – 23 Jan 1912) m. Maranda (Town \) Towne (26 Feb 1845 – 30 Nov 1913)
  1. 1. Ada Burton (4 Nov 1868 – 20 Jan 1870)
  2. 2. George (W.) Burton (20 Jul 1870 – 6 Jul 1940) m. Susan (Mary) Olmstead (14 Jul 1873 – 17 May 1939)
    1. 1. Harry (George) Burton (26 Dec 1892 – AFT 1940) m. Rachel (Ella) Webster (10 Jan 1881 – 1930-1940)
    2. 2. Lawrence (O) Burton (abt 1905 – ) m. Amy (Alfreda) Fitzgerald (13 Mar 1911 – 17 Mar 1964)
    3. 3. Jacob Burton (12 Nov 1908 – 12 Nov 1908)

Jacob Burton's Timeline

4 Records

1832
15 Dec 1832
Birth of Jacob Burton in New York, United States of America
New York, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 18
Jacob Burton resided here in Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 68
Jacob Burton resided here in Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1912
23 Jan 1912
Age 80
Death of Jacob Burton in Brownstown Township, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
Brownstown Township, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1832
    Event Place: New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave™ Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Brownstown, Wayne, 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: Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 366; Page: 506a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 754; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0178; FHL microfilm: 1240754

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1912
    Event Place: Brownstown Township, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave™ Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: South Rockwood, Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave™ Index, 1600s-Current

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