Stephen Burton

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Stephen Burton Veteran

Birth
Smith County, Tennessee, USA
Death
16 Nov 1905 (aged 76)
Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
Plot
Block 6, Row 34, N to S
Memorial ID
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Son of Jabez Burton and Sarah Payton

Husband of Elizabeth Fletcher

Stephen & Elizabeth were married on August 15, 1853 in Saline County, Illinois.

Father of William E., Mary F., John Stephen & Ella

When the 1850 U.S. census was recorded, Stephen was living with his parents, Jabez and Sarah in Hardin County, Illinois. Also living in the household were his younger siblings listed as follows: Kelton, Harriett, Ollie, Joel, Payton, Caleb, Jeremiah, Sallie, Julia and Luvisa. Luvisa, age 2, is the only child born in Illinois. This census also tells us that Ollie and Joel were twins.


In 1860, Stephen and Elizabeth are living in Franklin County, Illinois according to the U.S. census. Also living in the household is their son, Noble W.E. Burton, age 3, and Stephen's brother, Payton Burton, age 23.

During the 1870 U.S. census, Stephen and Elizabeth are still living in Franklin County, Illinois with their children, William, Mary F., John Stephen and Ella.

The Burton Family is living in Franklin County, Illinois when the 1880 U.S. census was taken. Stephen is listed as a Dry Goods Merchant. The children in the household are, William, Stephen and Ella. In this census, Elizabeth is listed as Tylda Elizabeth Burton.

When the 1900 U.S. census was recorded, Stephen and Elizabeth are living in Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois. Elizabeth reports that she has had 7 children with 4 living in 1900.



Private, Co. B 89 Ill. Inf.

Military record information:

Personal Characteristics

Residence
FRANKLIN CO, IL
Age
33
Height
5' 8
Hair
LIGHT
Eyes
BLUE
Complexion
LIGHT
Marital Status
MARRIED
Occupation
FARMER
Nativity
SMITH CO, TN

Service Record

Joined When
AUG 13, 1862
Joined Where
FRANKLIN CO, IL
Joined By Whom
SPENCER & SMITH
Period
3 YRS
Muster In
AUG 25, 1862
Muster In Where
CHICAGO, IL
Muster In By Whom
Muster Out
Muster Out Where
Muster Out By Whom
Remarks
TRANS TO CO D AUG 27, 1862
Son of Jabez Burton and Sarah Payton

Husband of Elizabeth Fletcher

Stephen & Elizabeth were married on August 15, 1853 in Saline County, Illinois.

Father of William E., Mary F., John Stephen & Ella

When the 1850 U.S. census was recorded, Stephen was living with his parents, Jabez and Sarah in Hardin County, Illinois. Also living in the household were his younger siblings listed as follows: Kelton, Harriett, Ollie, Joel, Payton, Caleb, Jeremiah, Sallie, Julia and Luvisa. Luvisa, age 2, is the only child born in Illinois. This census also tells us that Ollie and Joel were twins.


In 1860, Stephen and Elizabeth are living in Franklin County, Illinois according to the U.S. census. Also living in the household is their son, Noble W.E. Burton, age 3, and Stephen's brother, Payton Burton, age 23.

During the 1870 U.S. census, Stephen and Elizabeth are still living in Franklin County, Illinois with their children, William, Mary F., John Stephen and Ella.

The Burton Family is living in Franklin County, Illinois when the 1880 U.S. census was taken. Stephen is listed as a Dry Goods Merchant. The children in the household are, William, Stephen and Ella. In this census, Elizabeth is listed as Tylda Elizabeth Burton.

When the 1900 U.S. census was recorded, Stephen and Elizabeth are living in Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois. Elizabeth reports that she has had 7 children with 4 living in 1900.



Private, Co. B 89 Ill. Inf.

Military record information:

Personal Characteristics

Residence
FRANKLIN CO, IL
Age
33
Height
5' 8
Hair
LIGHT
Eyes
BLUE
Complexion
LIGHT
Marital Status
MARRIED
Occupation
FARMER
Nativity
SMITH CO, TN

Service Record

Joined When
AUG 13, 1862
Joined Where
FRANKLIN CO, IL
Joined By Whom
SPENCER & SMITH
Period
3 YRS
Muster In
AUG 25, 1862
Muster In Where
CHICAGO, IL
Muster In By Whom
Muster Out
Muster Out Where
Muster Out By Whom
Remarks
TRANS TO CO D AUG 27, 1862