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Margaret Burgess 1828–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1828

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 27 Apr 1916

Death Location: Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Burgess

Mother: Eleanor Timms

Spouse(s): John Sexton

Children(s): Temperance Sexton, Nancy Sexton, Harriet Sexton, Mary Sexton, Lucinda Sexton, Martha Sexton, John Sexton, William Sexton, Alexander Sexton

In 1828, Margaret Burgess entered the world in Georgia, born to Benjamin Burgess And Eleanor Frances Timms. In 1850, Margaret Burgess resided in district 32, Franklin County, Georgia, USA. In 1860, Margaret Burgess resided in Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, USA. Margaret Burgess married John Walter Sexton, and had children including Alexander Richardson Sexton, Harriet Melissa Sexton, John Thomas Sexton, Lucinda S Cinia A Sexton, Martha Sexton, Mary Ann Sexton, Nancy Sexton, Temperance Sexton, William Benjamin Sexton. Margaret Burgess passed away in 1916 in Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1828, Margaret Burgess entered the world in Georgia, born to Benjamin Burgess And Eleanor Frances Timms.
  • In 1850, Margaret Burgess resided in district 32, Franklin County, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1860, Margaret Burgess resided in Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, USA.
  • Margaret Burgess married John Walter Sexton, and had children including Alexander Richardson Sexton, Harriet Melissa Sexton, John Thomas Sexton, Lucinda S Cinia A Sexton, Martha Sexton, Mary Ann Sexton, Nancy Sexton, Temperance Sexton, William Benjamin Sexton.
  • Margaret Burgess passed away in 1916 in Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Burgess
1804–1870
Birth Location: Franklin, Georgia, USA
BB
Eleanor Timms
1806–1880
Birth Location: Florida, Florida, USA
ET

Spouses(s)

John Sexton
1826–1900
Birth Location: Franklin County, Georgia
JS

Children(s)

Temperance Sexton
1845–
Birth Location: Georgia
TS
Nancy Sexton
1847–
Birth Location: Georgia
NS
Harriet Sexton
1852–1929
Birth Location: Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America
HS
Mary Sexton
1850–1926
Birth Location: Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America
MS
Lucinda Sexton
1854–
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
LS
Martha Sexton
1856–
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
MS
John Sexton
1856–1923
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
JS
William Sexton
1860–1914
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
WS
Alexander Sexton
1870–1920
Birth Location: Tennessee
AS

Margaret Burgess's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Burgess
1828–1916
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
Benjamin Burgess
1804–1870
Franklin, Georgia, USA
Eleanor (Frances) Timms
1806–1880
Florida, Florida, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Margaret Burgess's Descendants

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Margaret Burgess (Jan 1828–27 Apr 1916) m. John (Walter) Sexton (1826–Abt. 1900)
  1. 1. Temperance Sexton 1845–
  2. 2. Nancy Sexton 1847–
  3. 3. Harriet (Melissa) Sexton 1852–1929 m. Fuller 1848–1915
    1. 1. Alice Fuller 1874–
    2. 2. Florence Fuller 1875–
    3. 3. John (Fuller) Jr 1878– m. Della Fuller 1878–
      1. 1. Willie Fuller 1898–
      2. 2. Nellie Fuller 1899–
    4. 4. William (Robert) Fuller 1880–
    5. 5. Tom (Verl) Fuller 1891–
    6. 6. Joseph Fuller 1882–
    7. 7. Edgar Fuller 1884–
    8. 8. David Fuller 1886–
    9. 9. Harris Fuller 1892–
  4. 4. Mary (Ann) Sexton 1850–1926 m. Robert Johnson 1816–1900
    1. 1. Samuel (Jackson) Johnson 1874–1926
    2. 2. Dorthula Johnson 1880–1929
    3. 3. William (A.) Johnson 1866–
    4. 4. Clark Johnson 1868–
    5. 5. Allie Johnson 1869–
    6. 6. Derona Johnson 1875–
    7. 7. Margaret Johnson 1877–
    8. 8. Arthur (L) Johnson 1881–
    9. 9. Della (M) Johnson 1884–
  5. 5. Lucinda ((S\Cinia\a)) Sexton 1854– m. Andrew (J) Sexton 1849–1880
    1. 1. Elizabeth Sexton 1872–
    2. 2. James (Houston) Sexton 1875–1938
    3. 3. Charles (Andrew) Sexton 1889–
  6. 6. Martha Sexton 1856–
  7. 7. John (Thomas) Sexton 1856–1923 m. Mary (T) Kelley 1855–1902 m. Mary (E) Wilson 1871–1923
    1. 1. Charles (T) Sexton 1877–1932
    2. 2. Eva (L) Sexton 1879–1902 m. Charles (C) Stillwell 1867–
    3. 3. Ruth Sexton 1908–
    4. 4. Willie Sexton 1884–1900
    5. 5. Mollie Sexton 1881–1952
    6. 6. Cas (Lowe) Sexton 1877–1941
  8. 8. William (Benjamin) Sexton 1860–1914 m. Laura Turner 1859–
    1. 1. George (Hurley) Sexton 1888– m. Clara Hodges 1890–
    2. 2. Edgar (E.) Sexton 1895–1965
    3. 3. John (Thomas) Sexton 1897–1953
  9. 9. Alexander (Richardson) Sexton 1870–1920 m. Catherine Walker 1871–1941
    1. 1. Bessie (E) Sexton 1891–
    2. 2. Rose (Beulah) Sexton 1899–1916
    3. 3. Charles (Basil) Sexton 1902–1977
    4. 4. Fred (Opal) Sexton 1907–1965
    5. 5. Frank (Carl) Sexton 1910–
    6. 6. Gorgie Sexton 1905–1906

Margaret Burgess's Timeline

7 Records

1828
Jan 1828
Birth of Margaret Burgess in Georgia
Georgia
1850
1850
Age 22
Margaret Burgess resided here in district 32, Franklin County, Georgia, USA
district 32, Franklin County, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
Margaret Burgess resided here in Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, USA
Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
Margaret Burgess resided here in District 11, Blount, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Blount, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 72
Margaret Burgess resided here in Knoxville Ward 5, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville Ward 5, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 82
Margaret Burgess resided here in Civil District 2, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1916
27 Apr 1916
Age 88
Death of Margaret Burgess in Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America
Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1828
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 10
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 3
    [3] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 11, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: 1245; Page: 177a; Enumeration District: 196
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knoxville Ward 5, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 1581; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0060
    [6] 1860 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: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Habersham, Georgia; Roll: M653_125; Page: 841; Family History Library Film: 80312
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1508; Page: 33b; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1375521
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 32, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: 70; Page: 330a
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Knoxville Sentinel; Publication Date: 28 Apr 1916; Publication Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; ,0.38208613,0.44077396,0.4527028&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: district 32, Franklin County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 32, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: 70; Page: 330a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Clarksville, Habersham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 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: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Habersham, Georgia; Roll: M653_125; Page: 841; Family History Library Film: 80312

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 11, Blount, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 11, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: 1245; Page: 177a; Enumeration District: 196

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Knoxville Ward 5, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knoxville Ward 5, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 1581; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0060

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1508; Page: 33b; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1375521

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1916
    Event Place: Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Knoxville Sentinel; Publication Date: 28 Apr 1916; Publication Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; ,0.38208613,0.44077396,0.4527028&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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