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William Burgess 1721–1778 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 Oct 1721

Birth Location: Albemarien,Bedford,Virginia,USA

Death Date: Jul 1778

Death Location: Bedford,,Virginia,USA

Father: John Sr

Mother: Jane Macklefresh

Spouse(s): Susannah Garland

Children(s): Thomas Burgess, Isabel Burgess, Edward Burgess, Joseph Burgess, Betty Burgess, Frankey Burgess, Mary Burgess, Susannah Burgess, William Burgess, John Burgess

The story of William Burgess began in 1721 in Albemarien,Bedford,Virginia,USA. In 1600, William Burgess resided in Accomack; Northampton, Virginia, USA. William Burgess married Susannah Garland, and had children including Betty Burgess, Edward Ned Burgess, Frankey Burgess, Isabel Burgess, John Burgess, Joseph Burgess, Mary Burgess, Susannah Burgess, Thomas Burgess, William Burgess. William Burgess passed away in 1778 in Bedford,,Virginia,USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Burgess began in 1721 in Albemarien,Bedford,Virginia,USA.
  • In 1600, William Burgess resided in Accomack; Northampton, Virginia, USA.
  • William Burgess married Susannah Garland, and had children including Betty Burgess, Edward Ned Burgess, Frankey Burgess, Isabel Burgess, John Burgess, Joseph Burgess, Mary Burgess, Susannah Burgess, Thomas Burgess, William Burgess.
  • William Burgess passed away in 1778 in Bedford,,Virginia,USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sr
1696–1715
Birth Location: Lewes, Sussex, England
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Jane Macklefresh
1700–1733
Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
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Spouses(s)

Susannah Garland
1724–1792
Birth Location: ,,Virginia,USA
SG

Children(s)

Thomas Burgess
1755–1840
Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, USA
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Isabel Burgess
1756–1778
Birth Location: Albemarle, Montgomery, Virginia, United States
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Edward Burgess
1744–1835
Birth Location: Bedford Co. VA
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Joseph Burgess
1727–1808
Birth Location: –
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Betty Burgess
1763–
Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, USA
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Frankey Burgess
1758–
Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, USA
FB
Mary Burgess
1770–
Birth Location: Montgomery,,Virginia,USA
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Susannah Burgess
1765–1842
Birth Location: Bedford, Virginia, USA
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William Burgess
1746–1797
Birth Location: Albemarle,Montgomery,Virginia,USA
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John Burgess
1750–1835
Birth Location: Fluvanna,,Virginia,USA
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William Burgess's Ancestors

Self
William Burgess
1721–1778
Birth Place: Albemarien,Bedford,Virginia,USA
Parents
John Burgess Sr
1696–1715
Lewes, Sussex, England
Jane Macklefresh
1700–1733
Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Edward Burgess
1651–1722
Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Sarah Chew
1670–1740
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Burgess
1622–1686
Elizabeth Robins
1624–1658
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Burgess
1599–1674
Catherine
1596–

William Burgess's Descendants

1.
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William Burgess (09 Oct 1721–Jul 1778) m. Susannah Garland (1724–1792)
  1. 1. Thomas Burgess 1755–1840 m. Wynna (Caudle) Key 1765–1847
    1. 1. Meredith Burgess 1794–1794
    2. 2. John Burgess 1799–1880
    3. 3. William (G) Burgess 1814–
    4. 4. Thomas Burgess 1814–
    5. 5. James Burgess 1790–1852
    6. 6. Elizabeth Burgess 1806–1880
    7. 7. Mary Burgess 1805–1880
    8. 8. Andrew Burgess 1806–
    9. 9. Hiram Burgess 1791–1857
    10. 10. Tandy Burgess 1800–1863
    11. 11. David Burgess 1802–1880
    12. 12. Sarah Burgess 1811–1841
    13. 13. Austin Burgess 1815–
  2. 2. Isabel Burgess 1756–1778
  3. 3. Edward (Ned) Burgess 1744–1835 m. Nancy (Anne) Francis 1757–1837
    1. 1. John Burgess 1777–1858 m. Jane Shannon 1782–1873
      1. 1. Edward Burgess 1803–1872 m. Eleanor (Ellen) ISGRIGG 1822–1889
        1. 1. General (Jackson) Burgess 1858–
        2. 2. Laura (Ellen) Burgess 1861–
        3. 3. Tava (Ellen) Burgess 1861–
        4. 4. William Burgess 1863–1939
        5. 5. Henry Burgess 1853–
        6. 6. John Burgess 1855–
        7. 7. Emily Burgess 1840–
        8. 8. Missouri Burgess 1841–1906 m. Robert (B.) Reeves 1823–1906
        9. 9. Mary Burgess 1843–1907 m. Jacob (Isaac) Harmon 1827–1903
        10. 10. Margaret Burgess 1845–
        11. 11. Cynthia Burgess 1849–
        12. 12. Ed Burgess 1851–
      2. 2. George (Revil) Burgess 1806–1873 m. Emily (Layne) Johns 1812–1884
        1. 1. Thomas (Jefferson) Burgess 1834–1900 m. Onolda (Zaida) Garred 1861–1930
      3. 3. Albert (H) Burgess 1824–1899
      4. 4. Samuel Burgess 1813–1877 m. Mary" (Polly ") Williams
        1. 1. John (William) Burgess 1838–1905 m. Elizabeth Dean 1845–1924
        2. 2. Jane Burgess 1843–
        3. 3. Annie (Esther) Burgess 1846–1921
        4. 4. Nancy (Elizabeth) Burgess 1859–
        5. 5. Vina Burgess 1854–
        6. 6. Joseph Burgess 1857–
        7. 7. Harry (Albert) Burgess 1836–1921 m. Ida (Francis Ayers) Ayres 1871–1912 m. Sophia (V.) McKay 1839–1892
        8. 8. Elizabeth Burgess 1849–1859
        9. 9. James (Floyd) Burgess 1848–1923 m. Jessie 1868– m. Sarah (Amanda) Forsythe 1848–1890 m. Jane A 1849–
      5. 5. Julia (Ann) BURGESS 1821–1881 m. James Weis 1820–
        1. 1. John (S.) Weis 1849–
        2. 2. Lizzie Weis 1850–
        3. 3. Jane (B.) Weis 1846–
      6. 6. Cornelius (McGuire) Burgess 1809–1859
      7. 7. Nancy (Shannon) Burgess 1803–1885 m. Joseph (A) Davidson 1802–1863
        1. 1. Emily (Vienna) Davidson 1845–1847
        2. 2. Cornelius Davidson 1843–1925
        3. 3. Malissa (B) Davidson 1841–1899
        4. 4. Joseph Davidson 1839–1885
        5. 5. Nancy (B) Davidson 1838–1847
        6. 6. Milton (J) Davidson 1836–1836
        7. 7. Elizabeth (H) Davidson 1835–1912
        8. 8. John (A) Davidson 1834–1900
        9. 9. Cynthia (A) Davidson 1832–1909
        10. 10. Clamenda Davidson 1831–
        11. 11. Julia (Ann) Davidson 1830–1875
        12. 12. Wesley Davidson 1828–1915
        13. 13. Mary (S) Davidson 1827–1870
        14. 14. Elijah Davidson 1833–
        15. 15. Jane (Burgess) Davidson 1826–1910
      8. 8. Cynthia (Ann) BURGESS 1819–1890 m. Ralph (Monroe) Stafford 1808–1885
        1. 1. Cornelius (George William) Stafford 1843–1922
        2. 2. anna Stafford 1861–
        3. 3. Harrison (B) Stafford 1856–1874
        4. 4. Emma (Vernon) Stafford 1853–
        5. 5. John (Rush) Stafford 1850–1935
        6. 6. Benjamin (Wesley) Stafford 1849–1936
        7. 7. Elizabeth (Ann) Stafford 1847–1908
        8. 8. Bascomb (Marvin) Stafford 1845–
        9. 9. Nancy (Missouri) Stafford 1841–
        10. 10. James (Ballard) Stafford 1839–1910
        11. 11. Isabelle (Jane) Stafford 1838–1905
      9. 9. John (Shannon) Burgess 1817–1881
        1. 1. Cornelius (M.) Burgess 1858–
        2. 2. George (E.) Burgess 1856–
        3. 3. Florence Burgess 1862–
    2. 2. Garland Burgess 1767–1840 m. Elizabeth Preston 1759–
      1. 1. Jane ("Jincy") Burgess 1796– m. Jeffrey Preston 1791–
        1. 1. Elyphas Preston 1821–
        2. 2. MaryPolly Preston 1820–
        3. 3. Burgess Preston 1817–1875
        4. 4. Nathan Preston 1820–
        5. 5. Amanda Preston 1842–
        6. 6. Benjamin Preston 1838–
        7. 7. William Preston 1836–
        8. 8. Francis Preston 1834–
        9. 9. Sarah Preston 1833–
        10. 10. Nancy Preston 1826–
        11. 11. Matilda Preston 1815–
        12. 12. Edy Preston 1831–
        13. 13. Charlotte ("Betsy") Preston 1829–
    3. 3. Levina Burgess 1781–1828 m. Robert (Crawford) Miller 1784–1865
      1. 1. Nancy Miller 1808–1852
      2. 2. Priscilla Miller 1806–1888
      3. 3. John (Burgess) Miller 1826–
      4. 4. Addison (D) Miller 1823–1907
      5. 5. Marcus (Lafayette) Miller 1820–
      6. 6. Garland Miller 1815–1860
      7. 7. Robert (Crawford) Miller 1811–
    4. 4. William (Burgess) Sr 1776–1861 m. Sarah (Sally) Roberts 1783–1866
      1. 1. Edward Burgess 1813–1821
      2. 2. Reuben Burgess 1811–1880
      3. 3. Permitta Burgess 1812–1857
      4. 4. Rebecca Burgess 1805–1900
      5. 5. Mary (Nancy) Burgess 1805–
      6. 6. Strother (Frogge) Burgess 1803–1864
      7. 7. Clara (Clarissa) Burgess 1805–1881
      8. 8. William (Burgess) Jr 1812–1897
      9. 9. John Burgess 1819–
      10. 10. Sarah (M) Burgess 1821–1889
      11. 11. George (Roberts) Burgess 1813–1900
  4. 4. Joseph Burgess 1727–1808
  5. 5. Betty Burgess 1763–
  6. 6. Frankey Burgess 1758–
  7. 7. Mary Burgess 1770– m. Zachariah Davis 1770–
    1. 1. Mary (Jane "Sarah") Davis 1806–
  8. 8. Susannah Burgess 1765–1842 m. John Barkley 1752–1814
    1. 1. Ebenezer (I) Barkley 1791–1872
    2. 2. John (Talbott) Barkley 1802–1876
    3. 3. Rebecca Barkley 1799–1870
    4. 4. Jane Barkley 1801–1881
    5. 5. Daniel (Burgess) Barkley 1789–1854
  9. 9. William Burgess 1746–1797 m. Jane Pigg 1749–1807
    1. 1. John Burgess 1775–1837
  10. 10. John Burgess 1750–1835 m. Elizabeth Saunders 1750–1835
    1. 1. Martha (Woodward) Burgess 1781–1861 m. James Tappscott 1778–1845
      1. 1. Jane Tabscot 1806–

William Burgess's Timeline

16 Records

1600
Bet. 1600–1775
William Burgess resided here in Accomack; Northampton, Virginia, USA
Accomack; Northampton, Virginia, USA
1721
09 Oct 1721
Birth of William Burgess in Anne Arundel Parish, Maryland, USA
Anne Arundel Parish, Maryland, USA
1721
09 Oct 1721
Birth of William Burgess in All Hallows Parish, Maryland, United States
All Hallows Parish, Maryland, United States
1721
09 Oct 1721
Birth of William Burgess in Albermarle, , Virginia, USA
Albermarle, , Virginia, USA
1721
09 Oct 1721
Birth of William Burgess in Albemarien,Bedford,Virginia,USA
Albemarien,Bedford,Virginia,USA
1721
09 Oct 1721
Birth of William Burgess in Albemarien,Bedford,Virginia,USA
Albemarien,Bedford,Virginia,USA
1721
09 Oct 1721
Birth of William Burgess in Albemarien, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Albemarien, Bedford, Virginia, United States
1721
09 Oct 1721
Birth of William Burgess in Albemarien,Bedford,Virginia,USA
Albemarien,Bedford,Virginia,USA
1778
27 Jul 1778
Age 57
Death of William Burgess in Bedford, Virginia, United States
Bedford, Virginia, United States
1778
Jul 1778
Age 57
Death of William Burgess in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
1778
27 Jul 1778
Age 57
Death of William Burgess in U, Cocle, Panama
U, Cocle, Panama
1778
Jul 1778
Age 57
Death of William Burgess in Bedford,,Virginia,USA
Bedford,,Virginia,USA
1778
Jul 1778
Age 57
Death of William Burgess in Bedford,,Virginia,USA
Bedford,,Virginia,USA
1778
Jul 1778
Age 57
Death of William Burgess in Bedford, Virginia, United States
Bedford, Virginia, United States
1778
Jul 1778
Age 57
Death of William Burgess in Bedford,,Virginia,USA
Bedford,,Virginia,USA
1782
1782
Age 61
William Burgess resided here in Fluvanna County, VA
Fluvanna County, VA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Oct 1721
    Event Place: Anne Arundel Parish, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Oct 1721
    Event Place: All Hallows Parish, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Oct 1721
    Event Place: Albermarle, , Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Oct 1721
    Event Place: Albemarien,Bedford,Virginia,USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Oct 1721
    Event Place: Albemarien,Bedford,Virginia,USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Oct 1721
    Event Place: Albemarien, Bedford, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Oct 1721
    Event Place: Albemarien,Bedford,Virginia,USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1600–1775
    Event Place: Accomack; Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Fluvanna County, VA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1778
    Event Place: Bedford, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1778
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1778
    Event Place: U, Cocle, Panama
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1778
    Event Place: Bedford,,Virginia,USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1778
    Event Place: Bedford,,Virginia,USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1778
    Event Place: Bedford, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1778
    Event Place: Bedford,,Virginia,USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.
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