MARY BLANTON

 

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Mary Blanton was born in Virginia about 1810, probably in Cumberland County. Her parents at this time are unknown. She is somehow related to the Blanton family that moved to Rutherford County Tennessee in 1817. However, no direct connection has been made to date.

There was a Salley Blanton, daughter of Thomas and Druscilla Blanton who had married Thomas Burgess in 1821 in Rutherford County. This is documented in Blanton Family Records by Frank Blanton-Unionville, Tennessee. The piece was found in the Bedford County Library. Mary is probably related to this family, but is not their daughter.

What is known for sure is that Mary Blanton wed Edward William Burgess in 1829, Rutherford County, noted in  Rutherford County TN County Court Clerks records and listed in Marriage Reocrds and Bonds 1804-1963 Rutherford Ct. TN.   Others listed that may be connected are:
Thomas Burgess wed Sally Blanton, Jan 2, 1821,
John Burgess wed Nancy Johnson, June 10, 1829,
Elizabeth Burgess wed Bradly Burchett, Dec. 23, 1834, surety by John Johnston.

Edward Burgess was a farmer. The known children of Edward and Mary were:
1. Elizabeth Burgess born 1832 wed George Wilson
2. James Burgess born 1835
3. Jonathan Burgess born 1837
4. Mansfield Burgess born 1838 wed Roberta Fredonia Ray
5. Jane Burgess born 1841
6. Margaret Burgess born 1843
7. Fredonia Burgess born 1845
8. Allice Burgess born 1847. she died 1854
9. Freeson Burgess born 1851
10. W. Burgess born 1853 – (a male, possibly William)

 The 1840 Census lists Edward Burgess with 4 sons and 1 daughter. The sons were 2 under 5 years old and 2 5-10. There must have been a son born either before or after Elizabeth that died between 1840 and 1850.

Mary died between 1860 and 1870. She probably died in Rutherford County. Edward married Alice and moved to Livingston County, KY where his son Mansfield was wed in 1870.

 

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

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    1. Find Mary’s parents
    2. Get source documentation on the marriage of Mary and Edward.
    3. What was the oldest son’s name and when did he died?
    4. Get the marriage partners of all the children.
    5. When did Mary die and where is she buried?

 

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