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Joseph Burton 1885 – 1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1885

Birth Location: Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 1950

Death Location: St Louis, Missouri, USA

Father: James Burton

Mother: Mary Shumate

Spouse(s): Sarah Burton

Children(s): Joe Burton, Ophelia Harmon

The story of Joseph Burton began in 1885 in Mississippi, USA. In 1900, Joseph Burton resided in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA. In 1910, Joseph Burton resided in Beat 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA. Joseph Burton married Sarah Burton, and had children including Joe C Burton, Ophelia B Harmon. Joseph Burton passed away in 1950 in St Louis, Missouri, USA.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Burton began in 1885 in Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1900, Joseph Burton resided in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1910, Joseph Burton resided in Beat 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA.
  • Joseph Burton married Sarah Burton, and had children including Joe C Burton, Ophelia B Harmon.
  • Joseph Burton passed away in 1950 in St Louis, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Burton
1839 – 1921
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Mary Shumate
1854 – 1921
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Burton
1886 – 1956
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Children(s)

Joe Burton
1906 – 1967
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Ophelia Harmon
1909 – 1991
Birth Location: Meridian, Mississippi, USA
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Joseph Burton's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Burton
1885 – 1950
Birth Place: Mississippi, USA
Parents
James Burton
1839 – 1921
North Carolina
Mary (E) Shumate
1854 – 1921
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
James Wooten
1836 –
Mississippi
Martha (Barnes) Shumate
1835 – 1911
Greene County, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Burton's Descendants

1.
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Joseph Burton (May 1885 – 1950) m. Sarah Burton (abt 1886 – 22 May 1956)
  1. 1. Joe (C) Burton (29 September 1906 – 22 October 1967)
  2. 2. Ophelia (B) Harmon (2 February 1909 – 6 December 1991) m. Roosevelt Harmon (22 Dec 1910 – 4 August 1995)
    1. 1. Arlene Harmon-Barker (august 4th – 15 Apr 2005) m. Thomas (Collins) Barker (abt 1944 – ) m. James (Howard) Whitaker (1938 – 12/23/1979)
      1. 1. Michael (Leroy) Harmon (3 Aug 1956 – 2016)
      2. 2. Jeffery (Lamont) Harmon (Mar – )
        1. 1. Patrice Harmon (Oct 1981 – )
        2. 2. Latrice Harmon (May 1983 – )
      3. 3. Terry (Allen) Harmon (abt 1959 – ) m. Patricia (Patient) Harmon (abt 1959 – )
        1. 1. Angelica (Nero) Harmon (1991 – )
      4. 4. Pamela (Dawn) Harmon (2 May 1960 – 2008)
      5. 5. anthony (scott) harmon (december 18,1961 – ) m. Anita (Jeannine) Parker (28 Mar 1960 – )
        1. 1. ashley (jeannine) harmon (november 21 1990 – )
        2. 2. Jenniffer (Jaanise) Harmon (28 Dec 1992 – )
        3. 3. Josephine (Patrice) Harmon (24 Aug 1994 – )
        4. 4. Anthony (Lewis) Harmon (24 Nov 1996 – )
      6. 6. Joyce (Leann) Barker (1967 – )
        1. 1. Kevin Gresham (1987 – )
        2. 2. Shara (Anne) Gresham (13 Oct 1988 – )
        3. 3. Tarius Gresham (1989 – )
        4. 4. June Barker
      7. 7. Rodney (Edward) Harmon (17 Jan 1975 – ) m. Fatimat (Qiana) Olukoga (2 Nov 1977 – )
        1. 1. Anthonie (Lamarr-Rodnee) Harmon (15 Oct 1996 – )
      8. 8. Cheryl (Denise) Harmon
        1. 1. Jessica Washington (Aug 1990 – )
        2. 2. Michael Washington
        3. 3. Robert Washington
    2. 2. Leroy Harmon (29 Aug 1938 – 7 Apr 2015) m. Carolyn (Delores) Harmon (abt 1943 – )
      1. 1. Stacey (Ellen) Harmon (1964 – )
      2. 2. Aaron
      3. 3. Adrienne

Joseph Burton's Timeline

8 Records

1885
May 1885
Birth of Joseph Burton in Mississippi, USA
Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 15
Joseph Burton resided here in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
Joseph Burton resided here in Beat 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Beat 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
Joseph Burton resided here in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Joseph Burton resided here in Beat 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Beat 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
Joseph Burton resided here in Marion, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Marion, Lauderdale, Mississippi
1940
1940
Age 55
Joseph Burton resided here in Beat 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Beat 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1950
1950
Age 65
Death of Joseph Burton in St Louis, Missouri, USA
St Louis, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1885
    Event Place: Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02040; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 38-30
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T625_883; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 38
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340888
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1240814
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T624_746; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1374759

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1240814

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beat 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T624_746; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1374759

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T625_883; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 38

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340888

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Marion, Lauderdale, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02040; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 38-30

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Beat 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02040; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 38-30

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: St Louis, Missouri, USA
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