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William L Burton 1802 – 1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1802

Birth Location: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, USA

Death Date: 1 Apr 1850

Death Location: McHenry, Illinois, United States

Father: Billings Burton

Mother: Mary Hilts

Spouse(s): Catherine Bowman

Children(s): Ezra Burton, Charles Burton, Mary Burton, Daniel Burton, Harlow Burton, William Burton, Ellen Burton

The story of William L Burton began in 1802 in Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, USA. In 1830, William L Burton resided in Mayfield, Montgomery, New York, USA. In 1840, William L Burton resided in Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, USA. William L Burton married Catherine Bowman, and had children including Ezra Burton, Charles J Burton, Mary Elizabeth Burton, Daniel Burton, Harlow Harlon Burton, William Burton, Ellen Burton. William L Burton passed away in 1850 in McHenry, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William L Burton began in 1802 in Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, USA.
  • In 1830, William L Burton resided in Mayfield, Montgomery, New York, USA.
  • In 1840, William L Burton resided in Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, USA.
  • William L Burton married Catherine Bowman, and had children including Ezra Burton, Charles J Burton, Mary Elizabeth Burton, Daniel Burton, Harlow Harlon Burton, William Burton, Ellen Burton.
  • William L Burton passed away in 1850 in McHenry, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Billings Burton
1775 – 1855
Birth Location: Fishkill, Dutchess, New York, United States
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Mary Hilts
1769 – 1850
Birth Location: Roxbury, Morris, New Jersey, United States
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Spouses(s)

Catherine Bowman
1816 – 1886
Birth Location: New York, New York, USA
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Children(s)

Ezra Burton
1835 – 1888
Birth Location: Montgomery County, New York, USA
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Charles Burton
1836 – 1915
Birth Location: Ames, Montgomery, New York, USA
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Mary Burton
1839 – 1904
Birth Location: Montgomery County, New York, USA
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Daniel Burton
1840 – 1923
Birth Location: Charleston, Montgomery, New York, USA
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Harlow Burton
1842 – 1915
Birth Location: Montgomery County, New York, USA
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William Burton
1844 – 1928
Birth Location: Chemung, McHenry, Illinois, USA
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Ellen Burton
1846 – 1860
Birth Location: Chemung, McHenry, Illinois, USA
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William Burton's Ancestors

Self
William Burton
1802 – 1850
Birth Place: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, USA
Parents
Billings Burton
1775 – 1855
Fishkill, Dutchess, New York, United States
Mary (Ann) Hilts
1769 – 1850
Roxbury, Morris, New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
Samuel (C.) Burton
1750 – 1820
Stratford, Fairfield Co., CT
(Barbara) (Barbery) Steelman
1752 – 1794
Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey Colony
Anthony Hilts
1741 – 1791
Morris, Morris County, New Jersey, USA
Mary (A) Young
1741 – 1794
Morris Co., New Jersey, United States
Great-Grandparents
Ephraim Burton
1727 – 1806
Elizabeth Welles
1728 – 1783
Charles Steelman
1697 – 1779
Mary Adams
1722 – 1777
Anthony Hilts
Jane Durland
Thomas Young
1723 – 1769
Thankful Roberts
1726 – 1759
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Judson Burton
1697 – 1774
Eunice Lewis
1697 – 1789
Lt. Welles
1688 – 1785
Eunice Curtiss
1699 – 1817
Peter Steelman
1667 – 1762
Gertrude Keen
1670 – 1740
Jonathan Adams
1668 – 1727
Barbara Smith
1668 – 1727
Rev Young
1705 – 1765
Isobel Allan
1705 – 1777
Alexander Roberts
1689 – 1764
Hannah Johnson
1690 – 1758

William Burton's Descendants

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William (L) Burton (1802 – 1 Apr 1850) m. Catherine Bowman (1816 – Abt. 1886)
  1. 1. Ezra Burton (24 Jan 1835 – 9 Sep 1888) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Parks (10 Aug 1828 – 30 Sep 1870) m. Emeline Dresden (Abt 1840 – )
    1. 1. Arthur (Lyman) Burton (1851 – 8 Oct 1936)
    2. 2. Hamilton (Andrew) Burton (15 Sep 1854 – 14 Jul 1925)
    3. 3. Baxter (Parker) Burton (01 Apr 1855 – 24 Feb 1912) m. Mary Waller (Apr 1856 – )
      1. 1. Roy (O.) Burton (Aug 1884 – )
      2. 2. Walter (E) Burton (Jun 1889 – )
    4. 4. Eugene (A.) Burton (22 Jan 1856 – 1926)
    5. 5. John (F.) Burton (abt 1859 – )
    6. 6. Charles (Alvin) Burton (14 Mar 1862 – 14 Sep 1949) m. Jane (Garvin) Ellison (10 Mar 1881 – 12 Oct 1963)
      1. 1. Mary (Jane) Burton (21 Apr 1899 – 25 Jan 1990)
      2. 2. Charles (Alvin) Burton (15 Oct 1901 – 12 Jun 1903)
      3. 3. Kenneth (Wesley) Burton (19 Mar 1904 – 26 Oct 1982)
      4. 4. Nellie (Elizabeth Burton Milton) Davis (23 Jul 1906 – 20 Mar 2011)
      5. 5. Ida (M) Burton (16 Aug 1910 – 25 May 2009)
      6. 6. Margaret Burton (13 Apr 1914 – 27 Aug 1966)
      7. 7. Arthur (Lamont) Burton (24 Aug 1924 – 4 Jul 2004)
  2. 2. Charles (J) Burton (27 Dec 1836 – 15 Jan 1915)
  3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Burton (24 Jul 1839 – 05 Jun 1904)
  4. 4. Daniel Burton (24 Aug 1840 – 4 Apr 1923)
  5. 5. Harlow (Harlon) Burton (1842 – Abt. 1915)
  6. 6. William Burton (26 Apr 1844 – 1 Sep 1928)
  7. 7. Ellen Burton (Nov 1846 – 1860)

William Burton's Timeline

6 Records

1802
1802
Birth of William L Burton in Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, USA
Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, USA
1830
1830
Age 28
William L Burton resided here in Mayfield, Montgomery, New York, USA
Mayfield, Montgomery, New York, USA
1840
1840
Age 38
William L Burton resided here in Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, USA
Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, USA
1850
1 Apr 1850
Age 48
Death of William L Burton in McHenry, Illinois, United States
McHenry, Illinois, United States
1850
1850
Age 48
William L Burton - Probate in Jefferson, Wisconsin, USA
Jefferson, Wisconsin, USA
1852
19 Feb 1852
Age 50
William L Burton - Probate in McHenry, Illinois, USA
McHenry, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1802
    Event Place: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Mayfield, Montgomery, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Mayfield, Montgomery, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 95; Page: 284; Family History Library Film: 0017155

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York; Roll: 296; Page: 399; Family History Library Film: 0017192

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1850
    Event Place: McHenry, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, Probate Packets, 1840-1957; Author: Illinois. County Court (McHenry County); Probate Place: McHenry, Illinois
    [2] Wisconsin, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1800-1987, Jefferson County (Wis.) Probate Files (Ca. 1846-1930) and Indexes --; Author: Wisconsin. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, Wisconsin

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Jefferson, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Wisconsin, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1800-1987, Jefferson County (Wis.) Probate Files (Ca. 1846-1930) and Indexes --; Author: Wisconsin. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, Wisconsin

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1852
    Event Place: McHenry, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, Probate Packets, 1840-1957; Author: Illinois. County Court (McHenry County); Probate Place: McHenry, Illinois
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