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Mary Octavia Whitlock 1827–1894 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 November 1827

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 22 August 1894

Death Location: Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Rolen Whitlock

Mother: Mary Polly

Spouse(s): Robert Burton

Children(s): Nancy Burton, William Burton, Marion Burton, Elizabeth Burton, Jackson Burton, Susan Burton, Robert Burton, Mary Burton, Benjamin Burton, Eddie Burton, George Burton, Grover Burton, W Burton

The story of Mary Octavia Whitlock began in 1827 in Tennessee. In 1870, Mary Octavia Whitlock resided in District 1, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA. Mary Octavia Whitlock married Robert William Bobby Burton, and had children including Benjamin Burton, Eddie Burton, Elizabeth F Bettie Burton, George M Burton, Grover C Burton, Jackson L Burton, Marion Alexander Burton, Mary Jane Burton, Nancy Burton, Robert Jefferson Burton, Susan V Burton, W M Burton, William Rufus Burton. Mary Octavia Whitlock passed away in 1894 in Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Mary Octavia Whitlock began in 1827 in Tennessee.
  • In 1870, Mary Octavia Whitlock resided in District 1, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA.
  • Mary Octavia Whitlock married Robert William Bobby Burton, and had children including Benjamin Burton, Eddie Burton, Elizabeth F Bettie Burton, George M Burton, Grover C Burton, Jackson L Burton, Marion Alexander Burton, Mary Jane Burton, Nancy Burton, Robert Jefferson Burton, Susan V Burton, W M Burton, William Rufus Burton.
  • Mary Octavia Whitlock passed away in 1894 in Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Whitlock's Ancestors

Self
Mary Whitlock
1827–1894
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Rolen Whitlock
1805–1850
Surry, North Carolina, United States
Mary Polly
1810–
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
James Whitlock
1767–1840
Surry County, North Carolina, United States
Nancy Bowen
1771–1852
Maryland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Whitlock's Descendants

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Mary (Octavia) Whitlock (22 November 1827–22 August 1894) m. Robert (William "Bobby") Burton (9 Jun 1823–4 Feb 1909)
  1. 1. Nancy Burton 1846–1929 m. Benjamin (Franklin "Frank") Downum 1847–1931
    1. 1. Andrew (Jackson "Alec") Downum 1870–1956
    2. 2. James (Webster) Downum 1873–1929
    3. 3. John (Rufus Tom) Downum 1868–1956
    4. 4. Lizzie Downum 1878–1945
    5. 5. Alexander (Jackson) Downum 1870–1956
  2. 2. William (Rufus) Burton 1849–1926 m. Nancy (Rosanna) Chapman 1849–1905
    1. 1. Hiles (Blythe) Burton 1887–1959
    2. 2. John (William) Burton 1871–1936 m. Lula (Elizabeth) Renfroe 1881–1967
      1. 1. Aubrey (Lee) Burton 1905–1977
      2. 2. Allie (Roberta Burton) Hanvey 1910–1991
      3. 3. Edward (Homer) Burton 1907–2002
      4. 4. Henry (Dewey) Burton 1897–1959
      5. 5. Irene (A) Burton 1896–1953
    3. 3. Vera (Louise) Burton 1882–1976
    4. 4. Nora Burton 1879–1965
    5. 5. Robert Burton 1889–
    6. 6. Henry (B.) Burton 1873–1897
    7. 7. Alonze (Parks) Burton 1885–1971
    8. 8. George (W) Burton 1875–1956
  3. 3. Marion (Alexander) Burton 1855–1929
  4. 4. Elizabeth (F. "Bettie") Burton 1848–
  5. 5. Jackson (L) Burton 1867–1924
  6. 6. Susan (V) Burton 1858–
  7. 7. Robert (Jefferson) Burton 1862–1935
  8. 8. Mary (Jane) Burton 1865–1945
  9. 9. Benjamin Burton 1859–
  10. 10. Eddie Burton 1868–1920
  11. 11. George (M.) Burton 1892–
  12. 12. Grover (C.) Burton 1884–
  13. 13. W (M) Burton 1850–

Mary Whitlock's Timeline

3 Records

1827
22 November 1827
Birth of Mary Octavia Whitlock in Tennessee
Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 43
Mary Octavia Whitlock resided here in District 1, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
1894
22 August 1894
Age 67
Death of Mary Octavia Whitlock in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Moore Co., Tenn.
Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Moore Co., Tenn.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 November 1827
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1544; Page: 149B; Family History Library Film: 553043
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 1, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1544; Page: 149B; Family History Library Film: 553043

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 August 1894
    Event Place: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Moore Co., Tenn.
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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