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James Burroughs 1750–1839 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1750

Birth Location: St. Marys County, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 25 Mar 1839

Death Location: London, Greater London, England

Father: John Burroughs

Mother: Mary Keech

Spouse(s): Ann Wood, Elizabeth Weathers

Children(s): James Burroughs

In 1750, James Burroughs entered the world in St. Marys County, Maryland, USA, born to John Burroughs And Mary Ann Keech. In 1790, James Burroughs resided in Granville, North Carolina, United States. In 1820, James Burroughs resided in Capt R Bourroughs District, Columbia, Georgia, Uni. James Burroughs married Ann Nancy Wood, Elizabeth Betsy Wood Weathers, and had children including James Burroughs. James Burroughs passed away in 1839 in London, Greater London, England.

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Biography

  • In 1750, James Burroughs entered the world in St. Marys County, Maryland, USA, born to John Burroughs And Mary Ann Keech.
  • In 1790, James Burroughs resided in Granville, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1820, James Burroughs resided in Capt R Bourroughs District, Columbia, Georgia, Uni.
  • James Burroughs married Ann Nancy Wood, Elizabeth Betsy Wood Weathers, and had children including James Burroughs.
  • James Burroughs passed away in 1839 in London, Greater London, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Burroughs
1710–1782
Birth Location: Fauquier, Virginia, USA
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Mary Keech
1714–1802
Birth Location: St Marys, St Mary's, Maryland, United States
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Spouses(s)

Ann Wood
1750–1803
Birth Location: Maryland
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Elizabeth Weathers
1781–1830
Birth Location: NC
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Children(s)

James Burroughs
1777–1862
Birth Location: St Mary's, Maryland, United States
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James Burroughs's Ancestors

Self
James Burroughs
1750–1839
Birth Place: St. Marys County, Maryland, USA
Parents
John Burroughs
1710–1782
Fauquier, Virginia, USA
Mary (Ann) Keech
1714–1802
St Marys, St Mary's, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Burroughs's Descendants

1.
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James Burroughs (1750–25 Mar 1839) m. Ann ("Nancy") Wood (ABT 1750–1803) m. Elizabeth (Betsy Wood) Weathers (ABT. 1781–BEF. 1830)
  1. 1. James Burroughs 1777–1862 m. Sarah ("Salley") Watson 1782–1844 m. Elizabeth 1804–1870 m. Nancy Barnes 1798–1855
    1. 1. Sarah (Jene) Ferguson 1836–1895 m. George (Washington) Ferguson 1839–1924 m. James Burroughs 1794–1861
      1. 1. Booker (Taliaferro Washington) Sr 1856–1915 m. Olivia (America) Davidson 1854–1889 m. Margaret (James) Murray 1861–1925 m. Fanny (Norton) Smith 1858–1884
        1. 1. Davidson Washington 1889–1938 m. Edith (Eugenia Washington) Meriwether 1891–1968
        2. 2. Portia (M) Washington 1883–1978 m. William (Sidney Pittman) Sr 1875–1958
        3. 3. Booker (T) Washington 1887–1945 m. Beatrice Washington 1890–1972 m. Nettie Hancock 1887–1972
      2. 2. John (M.) Ferguson 1853– m. Ida (A.) Gordon 1860–
        1. 1. Sylvester (Henry) Ferguson 1891–1951 m. Susie (M) Ferguson 1896–1966
        2. 2. Ruth Ferguson 1893–
      3. 3. Amanda Ferguson 1858–1915 m. Benjamin (Johnston) Sr 1840–1902
        1. 1. George (William Albert) Johnston 1875–1955
        2. 2. Clara (J) Johnston 1878–1962
        3. 3. Scovill (W) Johnston 1884–1955
        4. 4. Ben (H Johnston) Jr 1888–1969 m. Janie Cosby 1895–
        5. 5. James (B) Johnston 1892–1968
      4. 4. James (B) Ferguson 1862–1862 m. Biah Ferguson 1861–
        1. 1. Nara Ferguson 1894–
        2. 2. Henry Ferguson 1895–
        3. 3. Nealy Ferguson 1901–
      5. 5. George (W Ferguson) Jr 1883–
      6. 6. John (Henry Ferguson) Washington 1852–1924 m. Susan Miller 1865–1932 m. Kiziah (Grimes) Washington 1856–1881
        1. 1. Gertrude (L. Washington) Myers 1892–1967
        2. 2. John (H Washington) Jr 1886–1940 m. Lucile Washington 1894–
        3. 3. Charles (D) Washington 1888–1958
        4. 4. Cleveland (Armstrong) Washington 1893–1969
        5. 5. Lilla (D.) Washington 1895–
        6. 6. Harold (Dean) Washington 1898–1965
        7. 7. Margaret (Washington) Barrington 1900–1989
        8. 8. Lenna Lee 1878–1937 m. Jesse (Washington) Lee 1875–1946
        9. 9. Sarah (V.) Washington 1876–
        10. 10. Thomas (Jefferson) Washington 1880– m. Martha (Coles) Thornton 1878–1943
        11. 11. Willie Washington 1874–

James Burroughs's Timeline

5 Records

1750
1750
Birth of James Burroughs in St. Marys County, Maryland, USA
St. Marys County, Maryland, USA
1790
1790
Age 40
James Burroughs resided here in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 70
James Burroughs resided here in Capt R Bourroughs District, Columbia, Georgia, United States
Capt R Bourroughs District, Columbia, Georgia, United States
1830
1830
Age 80
James Burroughs resided here in District 1, Columbia, Georgia, USA
District 1, Columbia, Georgia, USA
1839
25 Mar 1839
Age 89
Death of James Burroughs in Georgia
Georgia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: St. Marys County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22, London, England: Oxford University Press; Volume: Vol 03; Page: 445
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] International, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Granville, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 90; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Capt R Bourroughs District, Columbia, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Capt R Bourroughs District, Columbia, Georgia; Page: 46; NARA Roll: M33_7; Image: 59

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: District 1, Columbia, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: District 1, Columbia, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 16; Family History Library Film: 0007036

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1839
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22, London, England: Oxford University Press; Volume: Vol 03; Page: 445
    [2] International, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: London, Greater London, England
    Record Source: International, Find a Grave Index
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