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May Burton 1720–1801 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1720

Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 22 Jun 1801

Death Location: Orange Co., Virginia, US

Father: John Burton

Mother: Mary May

Spouse(s): Hannah Medley

Children(s): Frances Burton, Ambrose Burton, John Burton, Mary Burton, Joseph Burton, James Burton, William Burton, May Jr.

The story of May Burton began in 1720 in Caroline, Virginia, USA. In 1782, May Burton resided in Orange County, VA. May Burton married Hannah Medley, and had children including Ambrose Burton, Frances Burton, James Burton, John Burton, Joseph Burton, Mary Burton, May Burton Jr, William Burton. May Burton passed away in 1801 in Orange Co., Virginia, US.

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Biography

  • The story of May Burton began in 1720 in Caroline, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1782, May Burton resided in Orange County, VA.
  • May Burton married Hannah Medley, and had children including Ambrose Burton, Frances Burton, James Burton, John Burton, Joseph Burton, Mary Burton, May Burton Jr, William Burton.
  • May Burton passed away in 1801 in Orange Co., Virginia, US.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Burton
1699–1735
Birth Location: Longfield, Henrico, Virginia, United States
JB
Mary May
1698–1738
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, United States
MM

Spouses(s)

Hannah Medley
1724–1801
Birth Location: Christ Church, Middlesex Co., Virginia
HM

Children(s)

Frances Burton
1757–1828
Birth Location: Orange Co., Virginia
FB
Ambrose Burton
1746–1808
Birth Location: Orange Co., Virginia, Colonial America
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John Burton
1760–1833
Birth Location: –
JB
Mary Burton
1748–1822
Birth Location: Orange Co., Virginia, Colonial America
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Joseph Burton
1758–1812
Birth Location: –
JB
James Burton
1750–1829
Birth Location: Orange Co., Virginia, Colonial America
JB
William Burton
1755–1842
Birth Location: Orange, Virginia, USA
WB
May Jr.
1752–1824
Birth Location: Orange, Virginia
MJ

May Burton's Ancestors

Self
May Burton
1720–1801
Birth Place: Caroline, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Burton
1699–1735
Longfield, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Mary May
1698–1738
Caroline, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John May
1680–1700
Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

May Burton's Descendants

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May Burton (1720–22 Jun 1801) m. Hannah Medley (1724–BEF. 1801)
  1. 1. Frances Burton 1757–1828
  2. 2. Ambrose Burton 1746–1808 m. Catey Wisdom 1756–
    1. 1. James (D) Burton 1793–1863 m. Nancy Dawkins 1796–1872
      1. 1. Elijah (W) Burton 1822–1877
      2. 2. George (O) Burton 1820–1863
      3. 3. Levi (T) Burton 1826–1861
      4. 4. Meriman Burton 1832–1848
      5. 5. Tyrel Burton 1834–1838
      6. 6. William Burton 1830–1909 m. Mary Harlow 1847–1927
        1. 1. Jesse (M) Burton 1886–1909
        2. 2. John (F) Burton 1867–1880
        3. 3. Noah Burton 1871–1879
        4. 4. Mary (Hisea) Burton 1879–1945
        5. 5. James (Wm.) Burton 1868–
        6. 6. Martha (M.) Burton 1869–
        7. 7. Christopher Burton 1875– m. Lillain (A.) Burton 1901–
        8. 8. May. (W.) Burton 1877–
      7. 7. James (S.) Burton 1821–
        1. 1. James (John Milton) Burton 1854–1937
    2. 2. May Baton 1780–1859 m. Nancy Woolfolk 1786–1836 m. Agnes Woolfolk 1789–1875
      1. 1. Edna Burton 1814–
      2. 2. John (Care) Burton 1827–1847
      3. 3. Burilla Burton 1807–1889 m. Thomas (J) Gorham 1805–1850
        1. 1. May (Barlon) Gorham 1834–1859
        2. 2. Missouri (Irene) Gorham 1837–1912 m. Andrew (Jackson) Fort 1831–1911
        3. 3. Richard (Toulman) Gorham 1832–1907
        4. 4. Thomas Gorham 1830–1891
      4. 4. May (Medley) Burton 1822–1916
      5. 5. Irene Burton 1809–1892 m. John (Ware "Jack") Waller 1809–1896
        1. 1. Ambrose (B) Waller 1849–1905
        2. 2. Pierre (Soule) Waller 1854–1881
        3. 3. George (May) Waller 1843–1913
        4. 4. Mary (Williams) Waller 1842–1914
        5. 5. Burrilla (Burton) Waller 1845–1915 m. Rev. (John Henderson) Spencer 1826–1897
        6. 6. John (Jay) Waller 1848–1893
      6. 6. Joseph (Wisdom) Burton 1816–1911 m. Sarah (Ann) Pyle 1831–1906 m. Orpha (Jane) Brooks 1822–1852
        1. 1. Henderson (Wilcox) Burton 1861–1946
        2. 2. Medley (May) Burton 1863–1927
        3. 3. Irene Burton 1850–1908
        4. 4. Toleman (Gorham) Burton 1855–1925 m. Flora Rogers 1863–1887
        5. 5. William (Fort) Burton 1869–1902
        6. 6. Binda Burton 1848–1890
        7. 7. Benjamin (Walker) Burton 1842–1928
        8. 8. Speed Burton 1847–1931
        9. 9. Gavella (B) Burton 1871–1969
        10. 10. Byrd Burton 1859–1914
        11. 11. Laura Burton 1854–1920
        12. 12. Sabina (A) Burton 1860–1900
        13. 13. Woodfolk (T "Wood") Burton 1869–1902
        14. 14. James (Richard) Burton 1866–1946
        15. 15. Anna (Widsom) Burton 1873–1920
        16. 16. Thomas (Waller) Burton 1845–1927 m. Matilda (Abigail) Terrill 1846–1918
        17. 17. May (William) BURTON 1839–1923
        18. 18. Susan (Agnes) BURTON 1841–1841
        19. 19. Barton Burton 1852–1852
      7. 7. William (Woolfolk) Burton 1820–
      8. 8. Ambrose (Waller) Burton 1812–1851 m. Martha (Emily) Parrish 1818–1877
        1. 1. Francis Burton 1842–
        2. 2. May Burton 1844–1864
        3. 3. William (Fort) Burton 1837–1923 m. Sarah (Coleman) Battle 1844–1902
        4. 4. Burilla Burton 1850–
        5. 5. John (T.) Burton 1846–1931 m. Nancy (W) Routt 1849–1891 m. Margret Burton 1848– m. Mary Burton 1848–
        6. 6. Martha (Agnes) Burton 1839–1926 m. William (F.) Manning 1830–1882
    3. 3. Ambrose Burton 1780–1824 m. Janey Jones 1791–1900
      1. 1. Nancy Burton 1814–1900 m. Robsinson (Evans) Sidebottom 1809–1879
  3. 3. John Burton 1760–1833
    1. 1. Franky Burton 1779–
    2. 2. Mary Burton 1772–
    3. 3. James Burton 1785–
    4. 4. Reubin Burton 1774–
    5. 5. John Burton 1782–
  4. 4. Mary Burton 1748–1822
    1. 1. Joel Rucker 1767–
  5. 5. Joseph Burton 1758–1812
  6. 6. James Burton 1750–1829 m. Mary White –1799
    1. 1. Mary (W.) Burton 1788–
    2. 2. John (M.) Burton 1786–1825
    3. 3. William Burton 1784–1825
    4. 4. Frances Burton 1780–
    5. 5. Nancy Burton 1792–1840
    6. 6. Bezaleel Burton 1812–
    7. 7. Elizabeth Burton 1782–
    8. 8. Ursula Burton 1806–
    9. 9. Ann (Elizabeth) Burton 1801–
    10. 10. James Burton 1794–1827
  7. 7. William Burton 1755–1842
  8. 8. May (Burton) Jr. 1752–1824 m. Sarah (Martha) Head 1760–1842
    1. 1. Martha Burton 1794–1851 m. James Craig 1781–1863

May Burton's Timeline

4 Records

1720
1720
Birth of May Burton in Caroline, Virginia, USA
Caroline, Virginia, USA
1722
ABT. 1722
Age 2
Birth of May Burton in Caroline, Virginia, USA
Caroline, Virginia, USA
1782
1782
Age 62
May Burton resided here in Orange County, VA
Orange County, VA
1801
22 Jun 1801
Age 81
Death of May Burton in Orange Co., Virginia, US
Orange Co., Virginia, US

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT. 1722
    Event Place: Caroline, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 086
    [3] Burton Paper

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1720
    Event Place: Caroline, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Orange County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1801
    Event Place: Orange Co., Virginia, US
    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
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 086
    [4] Burton Paper
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