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Susannah Burton 1837–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1837

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: January 02, 1914

Death Location: Cottonwood, Houston County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Thomas Burton

Mother: Martha Boswell

Spouse(s): John Fears, Benjamin Harper

Children(s): Thomas Fears, William Fears, Henretta Fears, Frank Fears, Merenda Fears, Mary Fears, James Fears, Mariah Fears

The story of Susannah Burton began in 1837 in Georgia. In 1850, Susannah Burton resided in Division 11, Carroll, Georgia, USA. Susannah Burton married Benjamin Hale Harper, John B Fears, and had children including Frank Fears, Henretta Fears, James F Fears, Mariah Fears, Mary Elizabeth Fears, Merenda Fears, Thomas Percival Fears, William Marion Fears. Susannah Burton passed away in 1914 in Cottonwood, Houston County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Susannah Burton began in 1837 in Georgia.
  • In 1850, Susannah Burton resided in Division 11, Carroll, Georgia, USA.
  • Susannah Burton married Benjamin Hale Harper, John B Fears, and had children including Frank Fears, Henretta Fears, James F Fears, Mariah Fears, Mary Elizabeth Fears, Merenda Fears, Thomas Percival Fears, William Marion Fears.
  • Susannah Burton passed away in 1914 in Cottonwood, Houston County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Burton
1808–1854
Birth Location: Georgia
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Martha Boswell
1814–1876
Birth Location: Georgia
MB

Spouses(s)

John Fears
1825–1875
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
JF
Benjamin Harper
1805–1884
Birth Location: –
BH

Children(s)

Thomas Fears
1858–1939
Birth Location: Early County, Georgia
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William Fears
1855–1941
Birth Location: Georgia, Georgia, USA
WF
Henretta Fears
1866–
Birth Location: –
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Frank Fears
1862–1910
Birth Location: Georgia
FF
Merenda Fears
1864–1903
Birth Location: Alabama, Alabama, USA
MF
Mary Fears
1860–1934
Birth Location: Georgia
MF
James Fears
1852–
Birth Location: Georgia, Georgia, USA
JF
Mariah Fears
1862–
Birth Location: Alabama
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Susannah Burton's Ancestors

Self
Susannah Burton
1837–1914
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
Thomas M. Burton
1808–1854
Georgia
Martha (F.) Boswell
1814–1876
Georgia
Grandparents
William Burton
1781–1847
Virginia, Virginia, USA
Ann (Gilbert) Hughes
1783–1835
Virginia
Joseph Boswell
1786–1855
Granville, North Carolina, United States
Ann Fenley
1757–1807
Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Charles Junior
1722–1787
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Susannah Burton's Descendants

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Susannah Burton (abt 1837–January 02, 1914) m. John (B) Fears (1825–Sep 1875) m. Benjamin (Hale) Harper (29 May 1805–27 December 1884)
  1. 1. Thomas (Percival) Fears 1858–1939 m. Emma Fears 1857–1933
    1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin) Fears 1881–1951 m. Martha (Jane) Richards 1888–1969 m. Sarah (C) Fears 1898– m. Lara (C) Fears 1894–
      1. 1. Martha (Laris) Fears 1914–2003 m. Royalty (Horten) Porter 1904–1969 m. Harvey (Benjamin) Gay 1908–1976 m. Edward (Linkion) Bradley 1918–
        1. 1. Wallace (Lee) Fears 1928–1993 m. Betty (Lois) Pettis 1930–2022
      2. 2. Greene (L) Fears 1903–
      3. 3. Alazora Fears 1905–
        1. 1. Montez Granger 1925–1996
      4. 4. Vera (Mae) Fears 1909–1990
        1. 1. Juanita West 1926–
        2. 2. Juanita West 1926–
        3. 3. Juanita West 1925–1976
      5. 5. Thomas (G) Fears 1902–1974 m. Josephine (Alice) Nemecek 1907–
      6. 6. Eldora Fears 1906–
      7. 7. Walter (F) Fears 1922–
    2. 2. Arren Fears 1891–1972
    3. 3. Carlie (G) Fears 1885–
    4. 4. Pearl (V) Fears 1888–
    5. 5. John (H) Fears 1883–
    6. 6. Ivey Fears 1889–
    7. 7. Roxie (Mae) Baxter 1914–
  2. 2. William (Marion) Fears 1855–1941 m. Dicy Fears 1851–
  3. 3. Henretta Fears 1866–
  4. 4. Frank Fears 1862–1910
  5. 5. Merenda Fears 1864–1903
  6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Fears 1860–1934
  7. 7. James (F) Fears 1852–
  8. 8. Mariah Fears 1862–

Susannah Burton's Timeline

8 Records

1834
1834
Birth of Susannah Burton in Georgia
Georgia
1837
abt 1837
Birth of Susannah Burton in Georgia
Georgia
1850
1850
Age 13
Susannah Burton resided here in Division 11, Carroll, Georgia, USA
Division 11, Carroll, Georgia, USA
1851
1851
Age 14
Susannah Burton was married in Georgia
Georgia
1870
1870
Age 33
Susannah Burton resided here in Precinct 2, Henry, Alabama, USA
Precinct 2, Henry, Alabama, USA
1907
10 Sep 1907
Age 70
Susannah Burton resided here in Alabama, United States
Alabama, United States
1910
1910
Age 73
Susannah Burton resided here in Precinct 6, Houston, Alabama, USA
Precinct 6, Houston, Alabama, USA
1914
January 02, 1914
Age 77
Death of Susannah Burton in Houston County, Alabama
Houston County, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1834
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Henry, Alabama; Roll: M593_19; Page: 297A
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 6, Houston, Alabama; Roll: T624_16; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374029
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Division 11, Carroll, Georgia; Roll: 63; Page: 68a
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1837
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Georgia

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 11, Carroll, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Division 11, Carroll, Georgia; Roll: 63; Page: 68a
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Henry, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Henry, Alabama; Roll: M593_19; Page: 297A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1907
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Confederate Pension Applications, 1880-1940; Collection #: Microfilm in the Research Room; Roll Description: Farmer, A. - Falts, W. H.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Houston, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 6, Houston, Alabama; Roll: T624_16; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374029

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: January 02, 1914
    Event Place: Houston County, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cottonwood, Houston County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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