Biography of John Burton 1771-1842 Franklin County, GA JOHN BURTON Elbert Co, GA Franklin Co, GA John Burton, born abt. 1771/80 in VA; died 1842 in Franklin Co, GA. He married abt.1790 in Elbert Co, GA, Mary "Polly" Hudson, died 1847, daughter of Cuthbert Hudson. John Burton moved to Reed Creek, Franklin Co, GA by 1818 and built a two story log cabin on the road from Hatton's Ford to Carnsville. This home also served as a tavern and inn for overnight travelers. John and Mary's home was located on a hill overlooking Payne's Creek. John and Mary are buried in unmarked graves. FRANKLIN CO, GA COURT OF ORDINARY RECORDS, 1787-1849, Georgia Department of Archives and History. Will presented and proved 4 Jul 1842 and apprasiers appointed, RG 159-2-39, Vol. 12, p. 291. Will: Wife: Mary. Grandson: Benjamin Burton to have his father's share. Heirs of Rhoda Ayres. Heirs of Mary W. Pinson. Susan J. Adderhold and her heirs. Heirs of Sarah Isbell. John Burton and his dtr. Eveline E. Harrison. Abraham Burton, Peter E. Burton, Martha A. Barton and her heirs. Ex'r: wife, Mary, son Peter E. No date. Wit: Barsheba Burton, Robeson Adams, H.F. Chandler. RG 159-2-39 Vol. 10, pp. 75-76 Appraisment and sale Nov 1842 - RG 159-2-27, Vol. 8, pp. 422-425, Bk. G. Order Sterling Pinson be apptd. gdn. of his own children: Eliza S., Jane C., Susan and Martha W. Pinson. RG 159-2-39, Vol 12, p. 306. Order Allen Isbel be apptd. gdn. of his own dtr. Martha Ann Harriett Isbel, 8 Jan 1844 - RG 159-2-39, Vol. 12, p. 309. Return of Peter E. Burton, ex'r, Mar. 1844 - RG 159-2-27, Vol. 9, pp. 48-49, Bk. H. Order Jedediah Ayers be apptd. gdn. of his own children, Cuthbert D., Alfred and Harriett E. Ayers, 2 Sep 1844 - RG 159-2-39, Vol. 12, p. 322. Return Nov. 1844 - RG 159-2-27, Vol. 9, pp. 85-85, Bk. H. Return Jan. 1846 - RG 159-2-27, Vol. 9, pp. 178-179, Bk. H. Rec't of gdn of Cuthbert D., Alfred and harriett E. Ayers, Jan. 1846 - RG 159-2-27, Vol. 9, p. 183, Bk. H. Return Nov. 1847 - RG 159-2-27, Vol. 9, p. 313, Bk. H. Sale Bill Estate of "Jack Burton" (no date) - RG 159-2-27, Vol. 9 pp. 397-399, Bk. H. Return Nov. 1849 - RG 159-2-27, Vol. 10, p. 50. Loose Papers: will, sale, returns - RG 159-2-1, Box 02-107. Children of John BURTON and Mary "Polly" HUDSON were as follows: Cuthbert Hudson Burton, born 1796 in Franklin Co, GA. He married Evelina Harrison. John H. Burton, born 1812 in Hart Co, GA. He married (1) Nancy Harrison. He married (2) Martha Brady. Abraham Burton, born 1812; died 1857 in AR. He married Hannah Cawthon. Peter Early Burton [2], born 13 Mar 1818. He married (1) Nancy Chandler [3]. He married (2) Martha J. Chandler. Mary "Pollie" Burton, born 14 May 1841 in Franklin Co, GA; died 14 May 1841 in Hart Co, GA. She married Sterling Pinson. Rhoda Burton, died bef. 1842 in Franklin Co, GA. She married Jedediah Ayers. No marriage record has been found so far. She and Jedediah have at least six children. Two of their children moved to Fayette Co, AL. Sarah "Sallie" Burton, died abt. 1837 in Franklin Co, GA. She married on 27 Jan 1833 in Franklin Co, GA, Allen Isbell. Martha Burton, born in Franklin Co, GA. She married on 30 Nov 1837 in Franklin Co, GA, William Burton. Susan Burton, born in Franklin Co, GA. She married Lewis Aderhold. CUTHBERT HUDSON BURTON Franklin Co, GA Cuthbert Hudson Burton, born 1796 in Franklin Co, GA; died 12 Sep 1821 in Franklin Co, GA. He married Evelina Harrison, born 1798 in VA; died aft. 1850 in Franklin Co, GA. See 1850 Franklin Co, GA Census, p. 281 Children of Cuthbert Hudson BURTON and Evelina HARRISON were as follows: B. H. Burton, born 1821 in Franklin Co, GA; died aft. 1850. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store this file permanently for free access. This file was contributed by: Margene Black mhb@localaccess.net ====================================================================