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Susan Burton 1883–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Dec 1883

Birth Location: Slidell, Wise Co., Texas

Death Date: 26 Dec 1966

Death Location: Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA

Father: William Burton

Mother: Sarah Battle

Spouse(s): Leland Whitaker

Children(s): Leland Whitaker, Bob Whitaker, Juanita Whitaker, Lonelle Whitaker

In 1883, Susan Burton entered the world in Slidell, Wise Co., Texas, born to William Fort Burton And Sarah Coleman Battle. In 1900, Susan Burton resided in Slidell, Wise, Texas, USA. Susan Burton married Leland Clyde Whitaker, and had children including Bob Whitaker, Juanita Whitaker, Leland Burton Whitaker, Lonelle Whitaker. Susan Burton passed away in 1966 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1883, Susan Burton entered the world in Slidell, Wise Co., Texas, born to William Fort Burton And Sarah Coleman Battle.
  • In 1900, Susan Burton resided in Slidell, Wise, Texas, USA.
  • Susan Burton married Leland Clyde Whitaker, and had children including Bob Whitaker, Juanita Whitaker, Leland Burton Whitaker, Lonelle Whitaker.
  • Susan Burton passed away in 1966 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Burton
1837–1923
Birth Location: Randolph Co., Missouri, US
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Sarah Battle
1844–1902
Birth Location: Bowie Co., Republic of Texas
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Spouses(s)

Leland Whitaker
1876–1942
Birth Location: Mayfield, Kentucky, US
LW

Children(s)

Leland Whitaker
1912–1994
Birth Location: Aspermont, Texas, US
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Bob Whitaker
1915–1996
Birth Location: Texas
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Juanita Whitaker
1910–1911
Birth Location: Goree, Texas, US
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Lonelle Whitaker
1916–2006
Birth Location: Haskell, Texas, US
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Susan Burton's Ancestors

Self
Susan Burton
1883–1966
Birth Place: Slidell, Wise Co., Texas
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

Susan Burton's Descendants

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Susan Burton (15 Dec 1883–26 Dec 1966) m. Leland (Clyde) Whitaker (21 Dec 1876–8 November 1942)
  1. 1. Leland (Burton) Whitaker 1912–1994 m. Elizabeth (Mae) Gilliland 1916–2007
  2. 2. Bob Whitaker 1915–1996
  3. 3. Juanita Whitaker 1910–1911
  4. 4. Lonelle Whitaker 1916–2006 m. John (Richard Oates) Jr. 1914–1980 m. Connie (A) Biggs 1907–

Susan Burton's Timeline

8 Records

1883
15 Dec 1883
Birth of Susan Burton in Slidell, Wise Co., Texas
Slidell, Wise Co., Texas
1900
1900
Age 17
Susan Burton resided here in Slidell, Wise, Texas, USA
Slidell, Wise, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 37
Susan Burton resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Wise, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Wise, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Susan Burton resided here in Abilene, Taylor, Texas, USA
Abilene, Taylor, Texas, USA
1933
1933
Age 50
Susan Burton resided here in Abilene, Texas, USA
Abilene, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
Susan Burton resided here in Abilene, Taylor, Texas
Abilene, Taylor, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 57
Susan Burton resided here in Abilene, Taylor, Texas, United States
Abilene, Taylor, Texas, United States
1966
26 Dec 1966
Age 83
Death of Susan Burton in Abilene, Taylor, Texas, USA
Abilene, Taylor, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1883
    Event Place: Slidell, Wise Co., Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas; Roll: T627_4143; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 221-12
    [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: Abilene, Taylor, Texas; Roll: 2399; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 897.0; FHL microfilm: 2342133
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Slidell, Wise, Texas; Roll: 1681; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1241681
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Battle Book, pg. 580

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 13A; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1241681

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1906
    Event Place: Decatur Baptist College (Texas)
    Record Source: Battle Book, pg. 580

    Genealogy Event 4
    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 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas; Roll: 2399; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 897.0; FHL microfilm: 2342133

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Abilene, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas; Roll: T627_4143; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 221-12

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas; Roll: T627_4143; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 221-12

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Baptist
    Record Source: Battle Book, pg. 580

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Place: Taught music before marriage
    Record Source: Battle Book, pg. 580

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1966
    Event Place: Abilene, Taylor, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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