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Robert William "Bobby" Burton 1823–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jun 1823

Birth Location: Lynchburg, Lincoln, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 4 Feb 1909

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

Father: Grief Burton

Mother: Mary Hardin

Spouse(s): Mary Whitlock

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 Robert William "Bobby" Burton began in 1823 in Lynchburg, Lincoln, Tennessee, United States. In 1870, Robert William "Bobby" Burton resided in District 1, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA. Robert William "Bobby" Burton married Mary Octavia Whitlock, 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. Robert William "Bobby" Burton passed away in 1909 in Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert William "Bobby" Burton began in 1823 in Lynchburg, Lincoln, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1870, Robert William "Bobby" Burton resided in District 1, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA.
  • Robert William "Bobby" Burton married Mary Octavia Whitlock, 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.
  • Robert William "Bobby" Burton passed away in 1909 in Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Burton's Ancestors

Self
Robert Burton
1823–1909
Birth Place: Lynchburg, Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Grief George Burton
1804–1861
Mecklenburg County, Virginia
Mary ("Polly" (Moss)) Hardin
1790–1840
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Robert Burton
1781–1806
Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1725–1762
Mary Rawlings
1750–1809
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1686–1776
Catharine Cocke
1704–1725

Robert Burton's Descendants

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Robert (William "Bobby") Burton (9 Jun 1823–4 Feb 1909) m. Mary (Octavia) Whitlock (22 November 1827–22 August 1894)
  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–

Robert Burton's Timeline

3 Records

1823
9 Jun 1823
Birth of Robert William "Bobby" Burton in Lynchburg, Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
Lynchburg, Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 47
Robert William "Bobby" Burton resided here in District 1, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
1909
4 Feb 1909
Age 86
Death of Robert William "Bobby" Burton in Lynchburg, Moore, Tennessee
Lynchburg, Moore, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1823
    Event Place: Lynchburg, Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
    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: 4 Feb 1909
    Event Place: Lynchburg, Moore, Tennessee
    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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