Washington Williams Burr

27 March 1836–24 February 1865 (Age 28)
Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States

The Life Summary of Washington Williams

When Washington Williams Burr was born on 27 March 1836, in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States, his father, Philander Burr, was 25 and his mother, Caroline L. Williams, was 20. He married Elizabeth Marshall on 5 May 1858, in Connecticut, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 daughters. He died on 24 February 1865, in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States, at the age of 28, and was buried in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States.

Photos and Memories (1)

Do you know Washington Williams? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Washington Williams Burr
1836–1865
Elizabeth Marshall
1843–
Marriage: 5 May 1858
Laura T Burr
1859–1909
Carrie Burr
1864–

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    5 May 1858Connecticut, United States
    • Children

    (2)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings

    (6)

    +1 More Child

    World Events (4)

    1846
    Age 10
    U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
    1848 · Slavery is Abolished
    Age 12
    In 1840, the American Anti-Slavery Society split and slavery started being outlawed in the state. In Canterbury, Connecticut, Prudence Crandall started a school for young African American girls. The people got mad and Crandall was taken to court. The case was lost and that was the beginning of many other cases that would be lost, but it was also the start of having slavery abolished.
    1863
    Age 27
    Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

    Name Meaning

    1 English: of uncertain origin. Reaney explains this as a nickname for a person who is difficult to shake off, from Middle English bur(r) ‘bur’ (a seedhead that sticks to clothing). Burre occurs as a surname or byname as early as 1185 , but the vocabulary word is not recorded in OED until the 14th century. Another possibility is derivation from Old English būr ‘small dwelling or building’ (modern English bower), but there are phonological difficulties here too.2 German: perhaps a variant spelling of Bur , or a topographic name from Burr(e) ‘mound’, ‘hill’, or in the south a variant of Burrer .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Bur
    Burrer
    Borr

    Sources (18)

    • W W Burr, "United States Census, 1860"
    • Washington Burr in household of Philander Burr, "United States Census, 1850"
    • Washington W. Burr, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.