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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): Charles Burton, Ezra 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 Charles J Burton, Daniel Burton, Ellen Burton, Ezra Burton, Harlow Harlon Burton, Mary Elizabeth Burton, William 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 Charles J Burton, Daniel Burton, Ellen Burton, Ezra Burton, Harlow Harlon Burton, Mary Elizabeth Burton, William 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)

Charles Burton
1836–1915
Birth Location: Ames, Montgomery, New York, USA
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Ezra Burton
1835–1888
Birth Location: Montgomery County, 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 Steelman
1752–1794
Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey Colony
Anthony (Hilts) II
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
Margaret Scull
1711–1756
Charles Steelman
1697–1779
Thomas Young
1723–1769
Thankfull Robarts
1726–1759
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Judson Burton
1697–1774
Eunice Lewis^*
1697–1789
Lt. Welles
1688–1759
Eunice(Annis) Curtis
1699–1817
Peter Scull
1668–1739
Jane Mott
1687–1736
Peter Steelman
1667–1762
Gertrude Keen
1670–1740
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. Charles (J) Burton 1836–1915
  2. 2. Ezra Burton 1835–1888 m. Emeline Dresden 1840– m. Mary (Elizabeth) Parks 1828–1870
    1. 1. John (F.) Burton 1859–
    2. 2. Baxter (Parker) Burton 1855–1912 m. Mary Waller 1856–
      1. 1. Roy (O.) Burton 1884–
      2. 2. Walter (E) Burton 1889–
    3. 3. Eugene (A.) Burton 1856–1926
    4. 4. Hamilton (Andrew) Burton 1854–1925
    5. 5. Charles (Alvin) Burton 1862–1949 m. Jane (Garvin) Ellison 1881–1963
      1. 1. Ida (M) Burton 1910–2009
      2. 2. Charles (Alvin) Burton 1901–1903
      3. 3. Margaret Burton 1914–1966
      4. 4. Kenneth (Wesley) Burton 1904–1982
      5. 5. Nellie (Elizabeth Burton Milton) Davis 1906–2011
      6. 6. Mary (Jane) Burton 1899–1990
      7. 7. Arthur (Lamont) Burton 1924–2004
    6. 6. Arthur (Lyman) Burton 1851–1936
  3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Burton 1839–1904
  4. 4. Daniel Burton 1840–1923
  5. 5. Harlow (Harlon) Burton 1842–1915
  6. 6. William Burton 1844–1928
  7. 7. Ellen Burton 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, Probate Packets, 1840-1957; Author: Illinois. County Court (McHenry County); Probate Place: McHenry, Illinois
    [2] Wisconsin, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 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, 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, Probate Packets, 1840-1957; Author: Illinois. County Court (McHenry County); Probate Place: McHenry, Illinois
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