Headstone of Mary Horton Burris

On this date the 28th of September in 1866, our paternal great-great-great-great-great grandmother, Mary Horton Burris passed away in Knightstown, Henry, Indiana, USA.*** Mary Horton was married to Daniel Burris and had 16 children.** Interesting Tidbits about Mary from Find A Grave: Daughter of William Horton …

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Aerial view of the four rivers, Jonesville, Louisiana

For Grandparent’s Day and because the change of the seasons always make me think of my mother and granny. They made sure we paid attention…. “To My Mothers” I know so deeply that there is no justification. No lectures from …

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Amos Allen Burris

Our paternal great-great-great grandparents, Asahel Burris and Sarah Ann Garner were married and had our great-great grandfather William Henry Burris  and 7 other children:* According to the 1880 Census, Asahel was listed as head of household under the name of Ashael Bursap (45 yrs old), with …

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Mary Horton was married to Daniel Burris and had our paternal great-great-great-great grandfather Horton Burris and 15 other children:. 1-  Rachel Burris (1795 – 1871)***  Born on March 21, 1795 in Surry, North Carolina, USA and died on May 27, 1871. Burial Place: Unknown. 2-  Stephen Burris (1797 – 1855)* …

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Ellen Burris

Our paternal great-great grandparents, William Henry Burris  and Jane Deborah Garner were married and had our great grandfather Asa Burris and 10 or 11 other children:* (I’ve found conflicting numbers of descendants and am still researching. The 1900 census states that Jane had 10 children of which only …

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On this date the 4th of August in 1877, our paternal great-great grandparents, William Henry Burris and Jane Deborah Garner were married in Barry County, Missouri. They had 10 children together.* Interesting tidbits: William and Jane were first cousins and when William was around …

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