Jemima Frances Burgess: Our Family History

Generation: 1

1. Jemima Frances Burgess was born in 1855 in White Co, Tennessee (daughter of James Crawford Burgess and Caroline Nancy Barnes); died in 1894 in of, White Co, Tennessee.

Generation: 2

James Crawford Burgess was born on 28 Jul 1832 in White Co, Tennessee (son of Charles Hunter Burgess and Margaret "Peggy" McBride); died on 2 Jun 1877 in White Co, Tennessee; was buried in Upper Cherry Creek, Cem, Sparta, White Co, Tennessee.

Other Events and Attributes:

Census: 1870, White Co, Tennessee

Notes:

Census:
1870 Co, District 11
19 Taylor M R m 38 1832 Tennessee
19 Taylor Lucey (Williams, dau of Nancey) 44 1826 Tennessee
19 Taylor John W 3 1867 Tennessee

20 Williams Nancey 74 1796 Kentucky
20 Williams Hannah 50 1820 Tennessee
20 Williams Elizabeth 39 1831 Tennessee
20 Williams Columbus 18 1852 grandson, son of John Tennessee
20 Williams A J m 11 1859 grandson, son of John Tennessee

21 Elden (Golden) Joshaway 27 1843 Tennessee
21 Elden (Golden) Caroline (Williams) 36 1834 Tennessee
(Caroline dau of Nancey Williams)
21 Elden (Golden) Mary 3 1867 Tennessee
21 Elden (Golden) J L 1 1869 Tennessee
21 Elden (Golden) David 8 1862 Mulatto Tennessee

22 Burges James 38 1832 Tennessee
22 Burges Caroline (Caroline Nancy Barnes) 30 1840 Tennessee
22 Burges Frances 15 1855 Tennessee
22 Burges Cora B 7 1863 Tennessee
22 Burges Ama 4 1866 Tennessee
22 Burges Adelia 2 1868 Tennessee
22 Burges (infant) f 2/12 1869 Tennessee

James married Caroline Nancy Barnes. Caroline was born in 1840 in Tennessee; died on 1 Oct 1893 in White Co, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Caroline Nancy Barnes was born in 1840 in Tennessee; died on 1 Oct 1893 in White Co, Tennessee.

Children:

1. Jemima Frances Burgess was born in 1855 in White Co, Tennessee; died in 1894 in of, White Co, Tennessee.
Cora Bell Burgess was born on 1 Jan 1863 in White Co, Tennessee; died on 5 May 1887 in White Co, Tennessee.
Ama Burgess was born in 1866 in White Co, Tennessee; died after 1870 in of, White Co, Tennessee.
Adelia Anne Burgess was born in 1868 in White Co, Tennessee; died in 1911 in of, White Co, Tennessee.
Ursula Olga Burgess was born in 1870 in White Co, Tennessee; died after 1870 in of, White Co, Tennessee.

Generation: 3

Charles Hunter Burgess was born on 16 May 1806 in North Carolina (son of Thomas Burgess and Mary "Polly" Hunter); died on 7 Dec 1886 in Putnam Co, Tennessee.

Charles married Margaret "Peggy" McBride in 1829 in White Co, Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Joseph Crawford McBride and Elizabeth Brammer) was born on 15 Feb 1808 in White Co, Tennessee; died on 22 Dec 1891 in Putnam Co, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret "Peggy" McBride was born on 15 Feb 1808 in White Co, Tennessee (daughter of Joseph Crawford McBride and Elizabeth Brammer); died on 22 Dec 1891 in Putnam Co, Tennessee.

Notes:

"sons William Simpson & Winfield Scott Burgess operated the Saw mill & Gristmill at Burgess Falls in the mid 1800?s to 1905. Charles & Peggy Burgess were the Great Grandparents of James Zebedee Burgess. In the early 1970?s James worked with the State of Tennessee State Parks on the Planning of Burgess Falls State Park development.)"

Children:

John B. Burgess was born on 15 Apr 1829 in Tennessee; died in Nov 1842 in Putnam Co, Tennessee; was buried in Lovelady Cem, Putnam Co, Tennessee.
2. James Crawford Burgess was born on 28 Jul 1832 in White Co, Tennessee; died on 2 Jun 1877 in White Co, Tennessee; was buried in Upper Cherry Creek, Cem, Sparta, White Co, Tennessee.
Elizabeth "Betsy" Burgess was born on 9 Jan 1834 in White Co, Tennessee; died on 18 Apr 1909 in Putnam Co, Tennessee; was buried in West Cem, Cookeville, Putnam Co, Tennessee.
Thomas N. Burgess was born on 13 Feb 1836 in White Co, Tennessee; died in 1838 in Putnam Co, Tennessee; was buried in Lovelady Cem, Putnam Co, Tennessee.
Joel Peyton Burgess was born on 22 Jan 1838 in White Co, Tennessee; died in Dec 1838 in Putnam Co, Tennessee; was buried in Lovelady Cem, Putnam Co, Tenenssee.
Nancy Jane Burgess was born on 17 Dec 1839 in White Co, Tennessee; died on 16 Oct 1891 in Putnam Co, Tennessee; was buried in Salem Cem, Cookeville, Putnam Co, Tennessee.
William Simpson Burgess was born about 1840; died after 1905.
Dorinda Burgess was born on 1 Jan 1842; died on 11 Dec 1916; was buried in Boiling Springs Cem, Baxter, Putnam Co, Tennessee.
Vance DeKalb Burgess was born on 21 Oct 1845 in White Co, Tennessee; died on 19 Jun 1932 in Putnam Co, Tennessee.
Margaret Burgess was born on 12 Sep 1847 in Putnam Co, Tennessee; died on 30 Oct 1922 in Norwood, Wright Co, Missouri.
Winfield Scott Burgess was born on 25 Feb 1852 in White Co, Tennessee; died on 2 May 1905 in Cookeville, Putnam Co, Tennessee; was buried in Howard Cem, Cookeville, Putnam Co, Tennessee.
Leorna Mary Burgess was born on 29 May 1850 in Nashville, Davidson Co, Tennessee; died on 3 Nov 1926 in Putnam Co, Tennessee; was buried in Howard Cem, Cookeville, Putnam Co, Tennessee.

Generation: 4

Thomas Burgess was born about 1776 in King George Co, Virginia; died in 1840 in of, White Co, Tennessee.

Other Events and Attributes:

Census: 1830, White Co, Tennessee

Notes:

A Tennessee Pioneer
In 1793, Thomas Burgess (1756-1840) a probable veteran of the Revolutionary War, was paid his final veterans compensation for service in the war for independence. Instead of payment with money, then in short supply for the new government, he was paid with a land grant dated 1793, recently acquired from the Creek Indians. The purchase originally became a part of North Carolina known as Washington County, later to be organized as the State of Tennessee. The Burgess Grant and other settler's grants in the area subsequently known as White County from which Putnam County was partitioned commenced the opening of the few early settlers, including our ancestor, Thomas.

He and his wife, Mary Hunter (a relative of Daniel Boone), while pioneering this natural wilderness, previously occupied only sparsely by Native Indians, became the beginning of our branch of a large family from England who had already been a part of the American colonies for over a hundred and fifty years prior to the Revolution.

During almost 200 years since the original settlement of the region, the family has spread out geographically as well as philosophically and politically. The Civil War, in particular, was a tragically divisive period for our family and many other events in the course of our family growth during the pioneering and developing days have left us fragmented.

Now is the time to place the past in its proper perspective. Honor it for its significance to our present position - Use it as it can better serve our future.

Early in 1976, the "Burgess Historical Association" was created as a non-profit organization to serve as a perpetual entity to identify and preserve our family unit, to unify and acquaint the family members with their heritage and to become a vehicle for the future family expression. Extensive family research has disclosed that most Burgesses in the Upper Cumberland Region of Tennessee are descendents of Thomas and Mary Hunter Burgess. Descendents, when all are identified, will exceed 5,000 in number. Family tree diagrams have been developed and are in the process of further extension and verification.

The National Bi-Centennial Celebration appears as a timely point for us to honor our common ancestor, Thomas, who participated directly in the events being celebrated. July 4th, 1976, the significant date in the birth of our nation, also appeared to be a most appropriate date for the first Burgess reunion. July 4th, 1976. The site selected for the reunion, Burgess Falls, a natural scenic landmark now owned by the State of Tennessee, was previously owned by William Simpson Burgess and Winfield Scott Burgess, grandsons of Thomas and Mary. It appears as the most appropriate natural location of a permanent nature to have the first meeting and to remain as our symbolic rallying point. For this reason, 1 1917 painting of the falls by Dawson Morgan was adopted as our association symbol.

It is the purpose, objective and hope of the Association that the descendents of Thomas and Mary Hunter Burgess will join through this entity in enlarging the scope of our awareness and pride in our family's unique position in the total American scene, from its early and continued development through its present enlarged participation. We can, as a family unit, play a continuing vital role in the strengthening the faith and confidence in all family units which make up our country, many of which enjoy deep roots similar to ours. This reunion can acquaint us, inspire us and launch the Association as a positive force for the future.

The above information is directly from the "Burgess History, A Tennessee Pioneer" book written by James Z. Burgess.

http://www.burgesshistory.com/tennesseepioneer.html

Census:
Name: Thomas Burgess
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): White, Tennessee
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
Total Free White Persons: 7
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 7

Thomas married Mary "Polly" Hunter about 1778. Mary (daughter of Charles Hunter and Mrs. Eva (Rosannah) Hunter) was born about 1755; died after 1800. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary "Polly" Hunter was born about 1755 (daughter of Charles Hunter and Mrs. Eva (Rosannah) Hunter); died after 1800.

Children:

George Washington Burgess was born on 8 Jan 1804 in North Carolina; died on 26 Mar 1873 in of, Jackson Co, Tennessee.
4. Charles Hunter Burgess was born on 16 May 1806 in North Carolina; died on 7 Dec 1886 in Putnam Co, Tennessee.
Anderson Burgess was born on 24 Apr 1808 in Davie Co, North Carolina; died on 22 Mar 1899 in Warren Co, Misouri.
Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" Burgess was born on 15 Feb 1809 in Davie Co, North Carolina; died about 1890 in of, Maysville, Decalb Co, Missouri.
John Hiram Burgess was born on 6 Jun 1820 in near Bunkers Hill, White Co, Tennessee; died on 8 Feb 1910 in Winesap, Cumberland Co, Tennessee.
Joel Burgess was born on 17 Apr 1812 in Davie Co, North Carolina; died on 16 May 1880 in Putnam Co, Tennessee.
Thomas Burgess, II was born on 15 May 1815 in Davie Co, North Carolina; died on 20 Apr 1900 in Washington Co, Arkansas.
William W. Burgess, I was born about 1816 in White Co, Tennessee; died before 1846.
Mary "Polly" Burgess was born on 9 Feb 1818 in White Co, Tennessee; died in Feb 1910 in Putnam Co, Tennessee.

10.

Joseph Crawford McBride was born in 1780 in Botetourt Co, Virginia (son of Rev James McBride, Sr. and Mary Crawford, (not dau of John)); died in 1818 in White Co, Tennessee.

Other Events and Attributes:

Residence: 1811, White Co, Tennessee; tax list
Residence: 1817, Todd Co, Kentucky

Notes:

Residence:
Capt William Ridges' Company of Militia
181 White Co, Tennessee
acres Location of property
McBride, Thomas 100 Where he lives
McBride, Joseph 40 In name of Jesse Wammick
McBride, John 150
McBride Andrew 167
McBride, Isaac

Joseph married Elizabeth Brammer on 7 Jul 1802 in Patrick Co, Virginia. Elizabeth (daughter of James Brammer and Mrs. Mary (..) Brammer) was born in 1782 in Henry Co, Virginia; died in 1860 in Putnam Co, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

11.

Elizabeth Brammer was born in 1782 in Henry Co, Virginia (daughter of James Brammer and Mrs. Mary (..) Brammer); died in 1860 in Putnam Co, Tennessee.

Notes:

Married:
James McBride signed the wedding bond for Joseph.

Children:

Charlotta McBride was born on 18 Jul 1803 in Virginia; died on 24 Apr 1880 in Putnam Co, Tennessee.
5. Margaret "Peggy" McBride was born on 15 Feb 1808 in White Co, Tennessee; died on 22 Dec 1891 in Putnam Co, Tennessee.
Thomas John McBride was born on 12 May 1812 in Putnam Co, Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 1891 in Putnam Co, Tennessee.
Joseph Mulkey McBride was born in 1819 in Tennessee; died in 1879 in Atchison, Atchison Co, Kansas .
Elizabeth "Betsy" McBride was born on 7 Apr 1815 in White Co, Tennessee; died on 2 Aug 1891 in Putnam Co, Tennessee; was buried in Rhea Cem, Putnam Co, Tennessee.