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Malissa Burnett 1807–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1807

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 1870

Death Location: Pittsylvania,Virginia,USA

Father: Benjamin Burnett

Mother: Mary Dunn

Spouse(s): Wrather-Biological Marriage, William Gaulden

Children(s): Jabez Gaulding, Mary Gaulding

The story of Malissa Burnett began in 1807 in Virginia. In 1820, Malissa Burnett resided in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States. In 1848, Malissa Burnett established residence. Malissa Burnett married William Turner Gaulden, Wrather Biological William Turner Gaulding Father By Marriage, and had children including Jabez Sidney Gaulding, Mary Polly Gaulding. Malissa Burnett passed away in 1870 in Pittsylvania,Virginia,USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Malissa Burnett began in 1807 in Virginia.
  • In 1820, Malissa Burnett resided in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1848, Malissa Burnett established residence.
  • Malissa Burnett married William Turner Gaulden, Wrather Biological William Turner Gaulding Father By Marriage, and had children including Jabez Sidney Gaulding, Mary Polly Gaulding.
  • Malissa Burnett passed away in 1870 in Pittsylvania,Virginia,USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Burnett
1765–1835
Birth Location: Southfarnham Parish, Essex, Va
BB
Mary Dunn
1769–1849
Birth Location: ,Pittsylvania, VA
MD

Spouses(s)

Wrather-Biological Marriage
1752–1841
Birth Location: Virginia
WM
William Gaulden
1752–1841
Birth Location: King William County, Virginia, USA
WG

Children(s)

Jabez Gaulding
1837–1863
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
JG
Mary Gaulding
1835–1900
Birth Location: , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
MG

Malissa Burnett's Ancestors

Self
Malissa Burnett
1807–1870
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Benjamin Burnett
1765–1835
Southfarnham Parish, Essex, Va
Mary Dunn
1769–1849
,Pittsylvania, VA
Grandparents
Benjamin Burnett
1720–1799
VA
Susan (Frances) Barnett
1739–1812
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
John Dunn
1756–1822
Stoneykirk, Wigtownshire, Scotland
Elizabeth Molloy
1756–
Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Burnett
1702–1775
Catharine Newbill
1706–1789
John Barnett
1683–1756
Katherine Farrar
1700–1763
John Dunn
1728–
Janet Milroy
1733–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John II
1666–1718
Amy Gatewood
1680–1749
Nathaniel Newbill
1675–1743
Mary John
1671–1720
William Barnett\Barnard
1665–1756
Thomas Farrar
1663–1742
Katherine Perrin
1668–1748

Malissa Burnett's Descendants

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Malissa Burnett (1807–1870) m. Wrather-Biological (William Turner Gaulding Father by) Marriage (1752–09 Sep 1841) m. William (Turner) Gaulden (1752–1841)
  1. 1. Jabez (Sidney) Gaulding 1837–1863 m. Cinthia (Anne) Dodd 1836–
    1. 1. Thomas (N) Gaulden 1863–
    2. 2. George (Sidney) Gaulden 1859–1925 m. Pattie (E) Terry 1854–1920
      1. 1. Robert (Glenn) Gaulden 1895–1897
      2. 2. Thomas (Terry Gaulden) Sr. 1892–1955 m. Marye (Odiene) Seabaugh 1905–1977 m. Ada (Roy) Sutton 1895–1966
        1. 1. Terry (Odiene) Gaulden 1933–2023 m. Henry (Marriott) Battle –2009
        2. 2. Pattie (Roy) Gaulden 1917–1919
        3. 3. Thomas (Terry Gaulden) Jr. 1918–1986 m. Jessie (Dinkle) Herndon 1916–1999
      3. 3. Mary (F) Gaulden 1890–1960 m. Henry (Watson) Peterson 1885–1967
        1. 1. Agnes (Elizabeth) Peterson 1913–1993
        2. 2. Henrietta Peterson 1917–1919
        3. 3. Joe (Gaulden) Peterson 1919–1994
      4. 4. Irene Gaulden 1887–1966 m. Charles McCready 1887–
    3. 3. Benjamin (Alfred) Gaulden 1858–1932 m. Ida (May) Rankin 1867–1963
      1. 1. Norvin (Alfred) Gaulden 1892–1961 m. Minna (Pearl) Freeman 1892–1974
        1. 1. Virginia (Ellen) Gaulden 1914–2008
        2. 2. Freeman (Norvin) Gaulden 1916–1982
        3. 3. Norvin (Alfred) Gaulden 1920–1985
      2. 2. William (Ira) Gaulden 1884–1968 m. Myrtle Adkins 1893–
      3. 3. Daniel (Vernon) Gaulden 1886–1948 m. Lula (May) McCollum 1882–1945
      4. 4. Earnest Gaulden 1889–1898
      5. 5. Fred (Jerome) Gaulden 1895–1902
      6. 6. Clifton (Carl) Gaulden 1899–1956
      7. 7. Ida (May) Gaulden 1910–
      8. 8. Aran Gaulden 1900–
  2. 2. Mary (Polly) Gaulding 1835–1900

Malissa Burnett's Timeline

7 Records

1807
1807
Birth of Malissa Burnett in Virginia
Virginia
1820
1820
Age 13
Malissa Burnett resided here in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
1848
1848-1868
Age 41
Malissa Burnett resided here
None
1850
1850
Age 43
Malissa Burnett resided here in Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 53
Malissa Burnett resided here in Southern District, Chestnut Grove, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Southern District, Chestnut Grove, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 63
Death of Malissa Burnett in Pittsylvania,Virginia,USA
Pittsylvania,Virginia,USA
1870
20 Jun 1870
Age 63
Malissa Burnett - Probate in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1807
    Event Place: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia; Page: 57; NARA Roll: M33_140; Image: 106

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1848-1868
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: 968; Page: 88a
    [2] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archive in Washington Dc; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Southern District, Chestnut Grove, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Page: 385

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Pittsylvania,Virginia,USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1814-1867, 1880, 1943-1947 ; Indexes to Wills, 1767-1965; Author: Virginia. County Court (Pittsylvania County)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1870
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Bond Books, 1849-1910; Author: Virginia. County Court (Pittsylvania County); Probate Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1814-1867, 1880, 1943-1947 ; Indexes to Wills, 1767-1965; Author: Virginia. County Court (Pittsylvania County)
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