Martha Burton

Brief Life History of Martha

When Martha Burton was born before 28 May 1758, in Hatfield, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, her father, David Burton, was 27 and her mother, Frances Rayney, was 26. She died on 21 April 1773.

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Family Time Line

David Burton
1731–1784
Frances Rayney
1731–
John Burton
1756–1813
Martha Burton
1758–1773
Thomas Burton
1760–
Sally Burton
1769–
James Burton
1770–1823
Edward Burton
1771–
Betty Burton
1773–

Sources (3)

  • Martha Burton, "England, Yorkshire, Bishop's Transcripts, 1547-1957"
  • Martha Burton, "England, Yorkshire, Parish Registers, 1538-2016"
  • Martha Burton, "England, Yorkshire, Parish Registers, 1538-2016"

Name Meaning

English: habitational name from a placename that is very common in central and northern England. The derivation in most cases is from Old English burh ‘fort’ (see Burke ) + tūn ‘enclosure, settlement’.

French (northeastern): regional variant of Berton .

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

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