Brief Life History of Philip
Philip Burnett was born about 1770, in Dutchess, New York, United States. He married Mrs. Phillip Burnett about 1799, in Dutchess, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 3 daughters. He died before 1860.
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Sources (4)
- Philip Burnet, "United States Census, 1830"
- Philip Burnet, "New York, Marriages, 1686-1980"
- Philip Burnet, "New York, Church Records, 1660-1954"
Spouse and Children
1770–1860 Male
1774–before 1814 Female
Children (6)
1800– Female
1802– Female
1804–1860 Male
1806– Female
1808–1860 Male
+1 More Child
World Events (7)
1776
Age 6
1776
Age 6
1794 · Creating the Eleventh Amendment
Age 24
Name Meaning
Scottish and Irish (Tyrone and Antrim): descriptive nickname of Norman origin, from Old French burnete, a diminutive of brun ‘brown’ (see Brown ), or possibly in some instances a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of burnete, a high quality woolen cloth, originally dark brown in color.
Probably also an altered form of English Barnett .
In some cases also an altered form of French Burnet ; compare Burnette .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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