Elizabeth Bulla

27 February 1800–26 March 1857 (Age 57)
North Carolina, United States

The Life Summary of Elizabeth

When Elizabeth Bulla was born on 27 February 1800, in North Carolina, United States, her father, William Bulla, was 22 and her mother, Elizabeth Hoover, was 21. She married Samuel Burgess in 1816, in Randolph, North Carolina, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 5 daughters. She lived in Wayne, Webster Township, Wayne, Indiana, United States in 1850. She died on 26 March 1857, in Richmond, Wayne Township, Wayne, Indiana, United States, at the age of 57, and was buried in Hoover Bulla Cemetery, Spring Grove, Wayne Township, Wayne, Indiana, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Elizabeth? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Samuel Burgess
1795–1836
Elizabeth Bulla
1800–1857
Marriage: 1816
Malinda Burgess
1817–1903
Daniel Burgess
1828–1838
Milton Burgess
1828–
Jesse Burgess
1830–1913
Anna B. Burgess
1818–1872
Mary Jane Burgess
1820–1872
Eliza Burgess
1824–1911
Mary Ann Burgess
1824–1901
William Bulla Burgess
1826–1911
Andrew Burgess
1833–1921

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    1816Randolph, North Carolina, United States
    • Children

    (10)

    +5 More Children

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings

    (11)

    +6 More Children

    World Events (8)

    1803
    Age 3
    France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.
    1804 · Walton War
    Age 4
    The Walton War was a border dispute between Georgia and North Carolina, when Georgia established Walton County. The main piece of land being fought over was called the Orphan Strip and was located between North Carolina and Georgia. It started in 1804 and became part of the War of 1812 and lasted until 1818.
    1816
    Age 16
    Indiana is the 19th state.

    Name Meaning

    Italian (southern): from bulla ‘bubble’, a regional variant of bolla; either a habitational name from any of several minor places with hot springs that have names derived from this word, or a nickname for a person with a skin complaint causing bubble- or blister-like swellings.

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

    Sources (2)

    • Elizabeth Burgess, "United States Census, 1850"
    • Elizabeth Bulla Burgess, "Find A Grave Index"

    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.