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May (Mayfield) Burton 1872–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Aug 1872

Birth Location: Denton Co., Texas, US

Death Date: 3 Apr 1957

Death Location: Slidell, Wise County, Texas, USA

Father: William Burton

Mother: Sarah Battle

Spouse(s): Amanda Hall

Children(s): Ralph Burton, Edgar Burton, Henry Burton, Charles Burton, Alfred Burton

The story of May (Mayfield) Burton began in 1872 in Denton Co., Texas, US. In 1880, May (Mayfield) Burton resided in Precinct 6, Wise, Texas, United States. In 1900, May (Mayfield) Burton resided in Slidell, Wise, Texas, USA. May (Mayfield) Burton married Amanda Almira Hall, and had children including Alfred Nathaniel Burton, Charles May Burton, Edgar Willard Burton, Henry F Burton, Ralph Burton. May (Mayfield) Burton passed away in 1957 in Slidell, Wise County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of May (Mayfield) Burton began in 1872 in Denton Co., Texas, US.
  • In 1880, May (Mayfield) Burton resided in Precinct 6, Wise, Texas, United States.
  • In 1900, May (Mayfield) Burton resided in Slidell, Wise, Texas, USA.
  • May (Mayfield) Burton married Amanda Almira Hall, and had children including Alfred Nathaniel Burton, Charles May Burton, Edgar Willard Burton, Henry F Burton, Ralph Burton.
  • May (Mayfield) Burton passed away in 1957 in Slidell, Wise County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Burton
1837–1923
Birth Location: Randolph Co., Missouri, US
WB
Sarah Battle
1844–1902
Birth Location: Bowie Co., Republic of Texas
SB

Spouses(s)

Amanda Hall
1874–1953
Birth Location: Arkansas, US
AH

Children(s)

Ralph Burton
1909–1914
Birth Location: Slidell, Wise, Texas, USA
RB
Edgar Burton
1901–1969
Birth Location: Slidell, Wise Co., Texas, US
EB
Henry Burton
1913–
Birth Location: Texas
HB
Charles Burton
1897–1974
Birth Location: Slidell, Wise Co., Texas, US
CB
Alfred Burton
1903–1934
Birth Location: Wise, Texas
AB

May Burton's Ancestors

Self
May Burton
1872–1957
Birth Place: Denton Co., Texas, US
Parents
William Fort Burton
1837–1923
Randolph Co., Missouri, US
Sarah (Coleman) Battle
1844–1902
Bowie Co., Republic of Texas
Grandparents
Ambrose (Waller) Burton
1812–1851
Mercer, Kentucky, US
Martha (Emily) Parrish
1818–1877
Tennessee, US
Robert (J.) Battle
1819–1892
Robertson Co., Tennessee, US
Susan (Green) Fort
1824–1867
Bedford Co., Tennessee, US
Great-Grandparents
May Baton
1780–1859
Nancy Woolfolk
1786–1836
William M.D.
1793–1881
Martha Gorham
1796–1883
Orren Battle
1787–1869
Sarah Fort
1786–1843
Dr. Fort
1795–1858
Diana Ligon
1797–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ambrose Burton
1746–1808
Catey Wisdom
1756–
Joseph Woolfolk
1758–1850
Mary Waller
1761–1850
Josiah Fort
1762–1848
Piety Horn
1767–1815
Thomas Jr.
1767–1833
Sarah Sugg
1777–1815
Jethro Battle
1756–1813
Martha Lane
1762–1793
William Fort
1759–1802
Elizabeth Hilliard
1763–1819
William Fort
1759–1802
Elizabeth Hilliard
1763–1819
Joseph Jr.
1755–1842
Diana Clay
1772–1797

May Burton's Descendants

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May ((Mayfield)) Burton (5 Aug 1872–3 Apr 1957) m. Amanda (Almira) Hall (8 Jan 1874–18 February 1953)
  1. 1. Ralph Burton 1909–1914
  2. 2. Edgar (Willard) Burton 1901–1969 m. Violet (Middy) Moser 1904–1989
    1. 1. Washburn 1933–2010 m. Bobby (Wayne) Washburn 1932–1975
    2. 2. Billie (Ruth) Burton 1930–2015 m. Raymond (Frank) Boydston 1927–2005 m. Herbert (Carl) Borgmann 1923–2002
    3. 3. David (Edgar) Burton 1941–1996
    4. 4. Ila (Sue) Burton 1923–2014 m. Gaylon (Earl) Reed 1919–2011
    5. 5. Willard (Herbert) Burton 1925–1945
    6. 6. Battle (Turner) Burton 1927–1991
  3. 3. Henry (F) Burton 1913– m. Geralden Burton 1921–
  4. 4. Charles (May) Burton 1897–1974 m. Merle (Mertis) Hill 1907–1945
    1. 1. Mary (N) Burton 1928–2007
    2. 2. Richard (Gordon) Burton 1931–1991
    3. 3. Clifton (Donald) Burton 1937–2006
  5. 5. Alfred (Nathaniel) Burton 1903–1934 m. Vivian (Catherine) Reid 1906–1986
    1. 1. Eunice (Lonell) Burton 1926– m. Gerald (Gilbert) Stephens 1924–1980
    2. 2. Melba (Frances) Burton 1932–1995 m. Delbert (H) Wood 1932–2009

May Burton's Timeline

11 Records

1872
5 Aug 1872
Birth of May (Mayfield) Burton in Denton Co., Texas, US
Denton Co., Texas, US
1880
1880
Age 8
May (Mayfield) Burton resided here in Precinct 6, Wise, Texas, United States
Precinct 6, Wise, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 28
May (Mayfield) Burton resided here in Slidell, Wise, Texas, USA
Slidell, Wise, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 38
May (Mayfield) Burton resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Wise, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Wise, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 48
May (Mayfield) Burton resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Wise, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Wise, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 58
May (Mayfield) Burton resided here in Precinct 6, Wise, Texas, USA
Precinct 6, Wise, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 63
May (Mayfield) Burton resided here in Sp, Wise, Texas
Sp, Wise, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 68
May (Mayfield) Burton resided here in Wise, Texas, USA
Wise, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 78
May (Mayfield) Burton resided here in Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA
Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA
1957
3 Apr 1957
Age 85
Death of May (Mayfield) Burton in Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA
Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA
1957
3 Apr 1957
Age 85
Death of May (Mayfield) Burton in Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA
Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1872
    Event Place: Denton Co., Texas, US
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wise, Texas; Roll: T627_4168; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 249-16
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Wise, Texas; Roll: T625_1860; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 159; Image: 368
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Wise, Texas; Roll: 2406; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0015; Image: 404.0; FHL microfilm: 2342140
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 6, Wise, Texas; Roll: 1333; Family History Film: 1255333; Page: 219A; Enumeration District: 130
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Slidell, Wise, Texas; Roll: 1681; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1241681
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Wise, Texas; Roll: T624_1600; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0259; FHL microfilm: 1375613
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Decatur, Wise, Texas; Roll: 2959; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 249-1
    [10] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
    [11] Battle Book, pg. 578

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Wise, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 6, Wise, Texas; Roll: 1333; Family History Film: 1255333; Page: 219A; Enumeration District: 130

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Slidell, Wise, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Slidell, Wise, Texas; Roll: 1681; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1241681

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Wise, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Wise, Texas; Roll: T624_1600; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0259; FHL microfilm: 1375613

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Wise, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Wise, Texas; Roll: T625_1860; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 159; Image: 368

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Wise, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Wise, Texas; Roll: 2406; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0015; Image: 404.0; FHL microfilm: 2342140

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sp, Wise, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wise, Texas; Roll: T627_4168; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 249-16

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Wise, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wise, Texas; Roll: T627_4168; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 249-16

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Decatur, Wise, Texas; Roll: 2959; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 249-1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Baptist
    Record Source: Battle Book, pg. 578

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Place: farmer
    Record Source: Battle Book, pg. 578

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Decatur, Wise, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1957
    Event Place: Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1957
    Event Place: Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas Death Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Slidell, Wise County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
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