Burton family papers
Collection
Identifier: 1969-0233M
Scope and Contents
This collection includes letters and legal documents from Burke, Pulaski, and Baldwin County, Georgia. In one, Robert, Sr., named five slaves in a deed of gift to Benjamin, 1829. Leroy Burton wrote about travel to Louisiana. Also included is a deed to Lewis Bond for Lee County, Georgia, property.
Dates
- 1829-1860
Creator
- Burton (Family)
Biographical / Historical
Two branches of Virginia Burtons moved into Georgia between 1775 and 1805. Robert, Sr., and his second wife Eliza Denmark Burton (later Smith) had children: Robert, Jr., Benjamin, and (possibly) Charles A. Robert, Jr.'s grandson married a descendant of the Elbert County, Georgia, Burtons, who included Leroy and Augustus.
Extent
7 items
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Available only as photocopy.
- Title
- Burton family papers
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Georgia Archives Manuscript Collections Repository
Contact:
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States