Thomas Burton

M, #17384, b. 1781, d. 28 July 1856
Thomas Burton|b. 1781\nd. 28 Jul 1856|p17384.htm|Joseph Burton Possible, Not Proved||p22282.htm|Constant Legatt Possible, Not Proved||p22283.htm|||||||||||||
Reference L4G Grf, L112
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Pedigree for Christine Barraclough
Pedigree for Jane Quinby Burton (aka Linda Jane)
Father* Joseph Burton Possible, Not Proved
Mother* Constant Legatt Possible, Not Proved
CAUTION*There is the following CAUTIONARY INFORMATION for Thomas Burton: As speculation he's child of Joseph, Joseph had a male child born 1774-1790 - Email dated 22 Jun 199_ from Greg Burton of Baltimore, . The email notes that he found a record of a Pleasance Burton daughter of Joseph Burton and Constant Legatt. Pleasance Burton b. 4 Nov 1789, married to William Barcrotf [sic] on 7 Jan 1812 in First Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore Co MD. Greg descends from Pleasance's sister Cordelia Burton.
     In followup email to Greg he was asked if he knows if Pleasance and Cordelia have a brother or cousin Thomas. They have to be related since they are both in Baltimore and Burtons marrying Barcofts. Since it was not uncommon then for siblings in one family to marry siblings in another family, there is a great likelyhood they are siblings. The answer was "so far all I have found is Cordelia Burton & Pleasance Burton who were sisters. Their parents were Joseph Burton & Constant Legatt. We will need to search for the will of Joseph Burton & Contant Burton to see if it names all the children.1 
Birth*1781 He was born 1781 at Maryland Proof of his birth not needed for DAR unless we try for his ancestor's line when we find him. 
He was the son of Joseph Burton Possible, Not Proved and Constant Legatt Possible, Not Proved. 
Marriage*27 November 1805Thomas Burton married Hannah Barcroft, daughter of John Barcroft (RevWar Patriot) and Lydia Lee, on 27 November 1805 at Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, Baltimore Co.MD Marriage Licenses, 1777-1851. (FHL film #13693), Lineages Report #56 Nov 1996. 
Military*1814Thomas Burton was in the military: 1814 Drafted from Baltimore Co. MD - Old War IF #12885 Pvt in the Rifle Company commanded by Captain Harry Fouler (Fowler)
     It is noted by Lineages that the index to grave registrations of soldiers buried in Ohio did not list him. An index to War of 1812 pensions listed a Thomas Burton who had been a private in Captain Fowler's Company, but no state affiliation was given, Subsequent aquisition of a copy of the pension confirms it is the right man.2
 
Deed*1816 In 1816 at Jefferson Co., Ohio: in section 5 twn 11 rng 6, he was "of" Jefferson Co. at the time, Lineages Report #68 May 1997. 
Census1820*1820He was the head of the household in the 1820 census, pg 213, Smithfield Twnshp, Jefferson Co., Ohio with 2m0-5 (Samuel & Lee) 1m10-16 (John) 1m26-45 (Thomas), 1f10-15 (Susan) 1f26-45 (Hannah). 
Note10 August 1827Historical Collections of Harrison Co HO by Hanna pg 206 had entry "Thomas Burton. Jefferson county, NE 5.11.6 on 10 August 1827 at Jefferson Co., Ohio. 
Census1830*1830He was the head of the household in the 1830 census, at #144, Smithfield Twnshp, Jefferson Co., Ohio, with 1m10-15 (Samuel) 1m15-20 (Lee) 1m20-30 (John) 1m50-60 Thomas, 2f10-15 (Hannah & Susan) 1f 15-20 (?) 1f40-50 (Hannah). 
Census1840*1840He was the head of the household in the 1840 census, Nottingham Twnshp, Harrison Co., Ohio with 1m20-30 (Samuel) 1m50-60 (Thomas) 1f10-15 (Hannah) 1f50-60 (Hannah). 
Census1850*1850He appeared on the 1850 census as the head of household, pg 402b #1064-1085, Nottingham Twnshp, Harrison Co., Ohio along with Hannah Barcroft, Samuel Burton, Hannah Burton and Lydia Mallernee. His info on the census included: Burton, Thomas 68 b.MD cooper (no land value). 
Deed1854 In 1854 & 1855 received bounty lands in Ohio - Look for the land to help with proof of parentage. 
Death*28 July 1856Thomas Burton died on 28 July 1856 at Harrison Co., Ohio, per probate file. 
Deed1857 In 1857 sold in probate records to settle debts. 
Probate*25 February 1857His estate was probated on 25 February 1857 Probate extract for Thomas: The journal includes mention of Samuel Burton as the administrator, as well as the widow, Hannah, and provides for a $400 bond to be given to Lee S. Burton and Abraham Coleman as sureties. The Final Record (Book A Book A, pp 180-184, FHL Film #894647) is dated 25 Feb 1857 and names heirs: Hannah Burton, widow, Lee Burton, Hannah Burton, Thomas Mallernee, Henry Mallernee, William Mallernee, Lydia A. Mallernee, Ezra Mallernee, Oliver Mallernee, Hannah Mallernee, and John Burton. John Burton resides Wellsborough, Virginia, while the rest are residents of Harrison Co OH. Hannah Mallernee is now married to Thomas Cramblet. Thomas, Henry, William and Lydia Mallernee are minors. Thomas died about 28 July 1856, is personal estate is valued at less than $3. His real estate consists of two land warrants issued by the US to him for services performed as a private soldier in the war with Great Britain declared on the 18th of Jun 1812. 40 acres of land numbered 100740, dated 3 Aug 1854, 120 acres numbered 30887, dated 14 Nov 1855. Both parcels are valued at $176. Widow received $30 as her dower right in these warrants. In addition to probate journal, researcher Dorothea Greer sent copies of some actual pages from the probate file. The actual death date is given in one of those pages.
     From Harrison Co. OH Probate Journal Book A, pp. 219, 221-222, 228, & 252 (FHL Film #894644), actual documents in probate file.2 
To-Do*See Lineages Report #56 Nov 1996 for clues on what to search next, and negative searches for 1790, 1800, 1810. Clue: search in Harford Co as there are Barcrofts there & it's next to Baltimore. 

Family

 Hannah Barcroft b. 15 Jun 1787, d. 15 Jun 1860
Marriage*27 November 1805He married Hannah Barcroft, daughter of John Barcroft (RevWar Patriot) and Lydia Lee, on 27 November 1805 at Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, Baltimore Co.MD Marriage Licenses, 1777-1851. (FHL film #13693), Lineages Report #56 Nov 1996. 
Children 1.John Burton b. c 1807
 2.Lee S. Burton+ b. c 1809, d. 27 May 1882
 3.Lydia Burton+ b. 25 Apr 1812, d. Jun 1847
 4.Samuel Burton b. 1820
 5.Hannah Burton b. 1830
Last Edited 31 Oct 2011

Citations

  1. [S424] Greg Burton, "correspondence between Greg Burton and Gwen's researcher Kathryn," e-mail message from current email private formerly e-mail address to Kathryn Bassett, 22 Jun 199_ and Jun 2010.
  2. [S111] A series of Research Reports done by Lineages Inc of Salt Lake City (commissioned by Gwen Babcock), #56, Nov 1996.
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