Genesee County MI Archives Biographies.....Burrington, John R. 1851 - 
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Author: Chapman Bros. (1892)

JOHN R. BURRINGTON, a thrifty and enterprising farmer of Grand Blanc Township,
Genesee County, was born in this county, March 14, 1851. His father, John
Burrington, was a native of England, and his mother, Sophia Rice, is a native of
New York. The father emigrated to this country when twenty-one years of age, and
came to Michigan in the early days, settling upon the farm where the son now
lives, and becoming a pioneer in Grand Blanc Township. Of the children born to
him, eight survive, namely: Elizabeth, wife of Edward King, of Lapeer, Mich.;
Helen, Mrs. John Thompson, of Sioux City, Iowa; John; George W., of
Coleman,Mich.; Abigail wife of H. A. Johns, of Sioux City, Iowa; Jennie, wife of
Robert Baker, of the same city; Caroline and Fannie, who also live there.

  When the father of our subject settled upon his farm, only nine acres of it
were cleared and improved, and he cleared the remainder of it, so that it now
embraces one hundred and sixty-four acres of fine land. He lived in a plank
house for years, and later in life erected the present home. He died several
years ago, and his loss was deeply felt not only by the community in general,
but especially in the Congregational Church in which he was an active and
efficient member. His widow now resides with her children in Sioux City, and is
hale and hearty for one who has already reached the span of three-score years
and ten. She was born in New York, and is a daughter of Samuel and Abigail Rice,
who were among the first settlers of Grand Blanc Township. She is a member of
the Congregational Church, and highly esteemed for her lovely Christian character.

  John R. Burrington is now the owner of the old homestead in which he was
reared to man's estate, and he has followed farming through most of his career.
His education was entirely obtained in the public schools of the county. He was
married March 20, 1874, to Lena Slaght, daughter of Mathias and Mary J. Slaght.
Her parents were formerly early settlers of Mundy Township, this county, and the
mother still resides within the bounds of the county, while the father has
passed from this life.

  Mr. and Mrs. Burrington have two children, Susie and Buriage. The home farm
comprises one hundred and sixty-four acres, and his fine property has been
gained through the unfailing energy and enterprise of Mr. Burrington and his
faithful wife. His political views bring him into line with the Republican
party, and he is now serving as Director of Schools in his district.


Additional Comments:
Extracted from:

Portrait and Biographical Record of Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola Counties,
Michigan, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative
Citizens, Together with Biographies of all the Governors of the State, and of
the Presidents of the United States

Chicago:
Chapman Bros.
1892


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