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John Burroughs 1682–1772 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 March 1682

Birth Location: Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States

Death Date: 1772

Death Location: Ewing, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father: John Jr

Mother: Margaret Woodward

Spouse(s): Mary Jennings

Children(s): Joseph Sr, James Burroughs, Jeremiah Burroughs, Cornelius Burroughs, John Burroughs, Hannah Burroughs, Mary Burroughs, Elizabeth Burroughs, Jemima Burroughs, Sarah Burroughs, Hannah Burroughs, Mary Burroughs, Jemima Burroughs, Philip Burroughs, John IV, Jeremiah Burroughs, Elizabeth Burroughs, Benjamin Burroughs, Joseph Burroughs, Isaac Burroughs

In 1682, John Burroughs entered the world in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States, born to John Burroughs Jr And Margaret Helen Woodward. John Burroughs married Margaret Renne, Mary Elizabeth Jennings, and had children including Benjamin Burroughs, Cornelius Burroughs, Elizabeth Burroughs, Hannah Burroughs, Henry Burroughs, Isaac Burroughs, James Burroughs, Jemima Burroughs, Jeremiah Burroughs, John Burroughs, John Burroughs Iv, Joseph Burroughs Sr, Joseph H Burroughs, Martha Burroughs, Mary Burroughs, Philip Burroughs, Sarah Burroughs. John Burroughs passed away in 1772 in Ewing, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1682, John Burroughs entered the world in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States, born to John Burroughs Jr And Margaret Helen Woodward.
  • John Burroughs married Margaret Renne, Mary Elizabeth Jennings, and had children including Benjamin Burroughs, Cornelius Burroughs, Elizabeth Burroughs, Hannah Burroughs, Henry Burroughs, Isaac Burroughs, James Burroughs, Jemima Burroughs, Jeremiah Burroughs, John Burroughs, John Burroughs Iv, Joseph Burroughs Sr, Joseph H Burroughs, Martha Burroughs, Mary Burroughs, Philip Burroughs, Sarah Burroughs.
  • John Burroughs passed away in 1772 in Ewing, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Jr
1665–1699
Birth Location: New Utrecht, Kings Co., (Brooklyn), New York, USA
JJ
Margaret Woodward
1665–1699
Birth Location: Elmhurst, Queens County, New York, USA
MW

Spouses(s)

Mary Jennings
1686–1768
Birth Location: Newtown, Erie County, New York, United States of America
MJ

Children(s)

Joseph Sr
1725–1798
Birth Location: Newtown, Livingston, New York, USA
JS
James Burroughs
1735–1784
Birth Location: Flemington New Jersey, New Jersey, USA
JB
Jeremiah Burroughs
1709–1746
Birth Location: –
JB
Cornelius Burroughs
–1775
Birth Location: –
CB
John Burroughs
1718–1806
Birth Location: Ewing, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
JB
Hannah Burroughs
–1770
Birth Location: –
HB
Mary Burroughs
1727–
Birth Location: Newtown, Livingston, New York, USA
MB
Elizabeth Burroughs
1730–1764
Birth Location: Newtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
EB
Jemima Burroughs
1725–1825
Birth Location: Newtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
JB
Sarah Burroughs
1723–
Birth Location: Newtown, Livingston, New York, USA
SB
Hannah Burroughs
1703–1746
Birth Location: Ewing, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
HB
Mary Burroughs
1726–1808
Birth Location: Newtown, New York, USA
MB
Jemima Burroughs
1725–1825
Birth Location: –
JB
Philip Burroughs
1711–1745
Birth Location: Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey, USA
PB
John IV
1718–1806
Birth Location: Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey, USA
JI
Jeremiah Burroughs
1709–1746
Birth Location: Trenton, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, USA
JB
Elizabeth Burroughs
1725–1819
Birth Location: –
EB
Benjamin Burroughs
1742–1803
Birth Location: Hunterdon, West Jersey, New Jersey, USA
BB
Joseph Burroughs
1725–1798
Birth Location: Trenton, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, USA
JB
Isaac Burroughs
1729–1776
Birth Location: –
IB

John Burroughs's Ancestors

Self
John Burroughs
1682–1772
Birth Place: Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Parents
John BURROUGHS Jr
1665–1699
New Utrecht, Kings Co., (Brooklyn), New York, USA
Margaret (Helen) Woodward
1665–1699
Elmhurst, Queens County, New York, USA
Grandparents
(2) (John (Emigrant)) Burroughs
1617–1678
Barnstaple, Devon, England
(2) (Elizabeth) Reed
1637–1678
Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jeramiah (BURROUGH)
1580–1646
Ann Sheldrake
1580–1653
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John II
1564–1618
Joan (Sheldrake)
1568–1631

John Burroughs's Descendants

1.
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John Burroughs (18 March 1682–1772) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Jennings (12 August 1686–22 October 1768)
  1. 1. Joseph (Burroughs) Sr 1725–1798
  2. 2. James Burroughs 1735–1784
  3. 3. Jeremiah Burroughs 1709–1746
  4. 4. Cornelius Burroughs –1775
  5. 5. John Burroughs 1718–1806
  6. 6. Hannah Burroughs –1770
  7. 7. Mary Burroughs 1727–
  8. 8. Elizabeth Burroughs 1730–1764 m. Azariah Hunt 1720– m. Stephen Burroughs 1729–1817 m. James Abbott 1730–1766
    1. 1. Edith Abbott 1762–1834
    2. 2. Hannah Abbott 1764–1834
    3. 3. James Abbott 1763–1851
    4. 4. Jeptha Abbott 1760–1826
    5. 5. John Abbott 1758–1834
    6. 6. David Burroughs 1773–
    7. 7. David Burroughs 1764–1765
    8. 8. Abijah Burroughs 1771–
    9. 9. Stephen Burroughs 1763–1836
    10. 10. Elizabeth Burroughs 1767–
    11. 11. Huldah Burroughs 1768–
    12. 12. Eunice Burroughs 1761–1820
  9. 9. Jemima Burroughs 1725–1825
  10. 10. Sarah Burroughs 1723–
  11. 11. Hannah Burroughs 1703–1746 m. Benjamin Abbott 1694–1747
    1. 1. James Abbott 1730–1766 m. Elizabeth Burroughs 1730–1764
  12. 12. Mary Burroughs 1726–1808
  13. 13. Jemima Burroughs 1725–1825
  14. 14. Philip Burroughs 1711–1745
  15. 15. John (Burroughs) IV 1718–1806
  16. 16. Jeremiah Burroughs 1709–1746
  17. 17. Elizabeth Burroughs 1725–1819
  18. 18. Benjamin Burroughs 1742–1803 m. Mary (Van) Horn –1810
    1. 1. William Rose 1757–1827
  19. 19. Joseph (H) Burroughs 1725–1798
  20. 20. Isaac Burroughs 1729–1776

John Burroughs's Timeline

15 Records

1682
18 March 1682
Birth of John Burroughs in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
1685
1685
Age 3
Birth of John Burroughs in Long Island City, Queens, New York, USA
Long Island City, Queens, New York, USA
1708
before 1708
Age 26
John Burroughs was married in Camden District, New Jersey Colony, The American Colonies
Camden District, New Jersey Colony, The American Colonies
1714
1714
Age 32
John Burroughs was married in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
1726
30 Dec 1726
Age 44
John Burroughs was married in Camden, New Jersey, USA
Camden, New Jersey, USA
1738
1738
Age 56
John Burroughs was married in Elmhurst, Queens, New York, USA
Elmhurst, Queens, New York, USA
1746
8 Apr 1746
Age 64
John Burroughs was married in Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey Colony, The American Colonies
Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey Colony, The American Colonies
1750
1750
Age 68
John Burroughs resided here
None
1757
1757
Age 75
John Burroughs resided here in Jury List, Gloucester County, NJ
Jury List, Gloucester County, NJ
1760
1760
Age 78
John Burroughs resided here in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
1768
1768
Age 86
John Burroughs resided here in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
1772
1772
Age 90
Death of John Burroughs in Trenton, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Trenton, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
1774
1774
Age 92
Death of John Burroughs in Trenton, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Trenton, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
1774
9 Mar 1774
Age 92
John Burroughs - Probate
None
1775
1775-1904
Age 93
John Burroughs resided here in New York, USA
New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1685
    Event Place: Long Island City, Queens, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 172
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 23
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 March 1682
    Event Place: Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 158
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 172
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 23
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: before 1708
    Event Place: Camden District, New Jersey Colony, The American Colonies

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1714
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1726
    Event Place: Camden, New Jersey, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1738
    Event Place: Elmhurst, Queens, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1746
    Event Place: Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey Colony, The American Colonies

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1750
    Record Source: New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920, The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record (quarterly-1924) - Extracts; Publication Place: New York; Publisher: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society; Page Number: 284

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1757
    Event Place: Jury List, Gloucester County, NJ
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1643-1890

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1760
    Event Place: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Manuscript Collection, 1680s - 1970s, SAH: Oversized [New Jersey State Archives]; Call Number: Box 1-41, Folder 1; Page Number: 1; Family Number: 15

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1775-1904
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source: New York in the Revolution as colony and state

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: Trenton, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 172
    [2] New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1772
    Event Place: Trenton, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 158
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 172
    [3] New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ewing, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1774
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives
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