Descendancy Narrative of James Madison Burris
I. James Madison1 Burris was born on 15 Nov 1815 at Cooper County, Missouri. He married Nancy Clarissa Tankersley, daughter of Richard Tankersley and Sarah Smith, circa 1838 at Texas. He died on 1 Jul 1900 at the residence of son-in-law Mr. J T Revill, Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, at age 84. He was buried on 2 Jul 1900 at Burris Family Cemtery, Williamson County, Texas (Stone Epitaph: "Look here, friends as you pass by as you are now, so once was I, as I am now, so you must be, prepare for death and follow me").
A. Richard J2 Burris was born circa 1839 at Lamar County, Texas. He died before 1870 at May have died in Civil War.
B. William M2 Burris was born on 10 Apr 1845 at Milam County, Texas. He married Rhoda Peace circa 1869 at Bastrop County, Texas. He died on 1 Jan 1907 at Williamson County, Texas, at age 61. He was buried on 2 Jan 1907 at Weir Cemetery, Williamson County, Texas.
1. Amy Hester3 Burris was born in Feb 1889 at Williamson County, Texas. She married Elva H Lawhon on 4 Jul 1911 at Williamson County, Texas. As of circa 1912, her married name was Lawhon.
C. James H2 Burris was born on 7 Jan 1847 at Milam County, Texas. He married Francis Peace on 29 Jul 1869 at Williamson County, Texas. He died on 12 Jun 1921 at Williamson County, Texas, at age 74. He was buried on 13 Jun 1921 at Weir Cemetery, Williamson County, Texas.
1. Lucy Debra3 Burris was born on 11 Jun 1870 at Williamson County, Texas. As of 19 Dec 1889, her married name was Cooke. She married Willie Lewis Cooke on 19 Dec 1889 at Jonah, Williamson County, Texas. She died on 6 Apr 1945 at Williamson County, Texas, at age 74. She was buried on 7 Apr 1945 at Weir Cemetery, Williamson County, Texas.
2. Mary " Nannie" Nancy3 Burris was born on 29 Nov 1872 at Williamson County, Texas. As of 4 Jan 1891, her married name was Hausenfluck. She married Howard Johnson Hausenfluck, son of Jacob J Hausenfluck and Elizabeth Ann (--?--), on 4 Jan 1891 at Williamson County, Texas. She died on 20 Dec 1918 at Williamson County, Texas, at age 46. She was buried on 21 Dec 1918 at Weir Cemetery, Williamson County, Texas.
3. James Wiley3 Burris was born circa May 1875 at Williamson County, Texas.
4. Albert N3 Burris was born in Nov 1879 at Williamson County, Texas.
5. Freddie R3 Burris was born on 16 Aug 1887 at Williamson County, Texas. He died on 9 Oct 1892 at Williamson County, Texas, at age 5. He was buried on 10 Oct 1892 at Burris Family Cemtery, Williamson County, Texas.
6. Lou Ellen3 Burris was born in Jul 1891 at Williamson County, Texas. She was Teacher in Jonah School on 22 Feb 1920 at Teacher, Jonah, Williamson County, Texas.
D. Sarah J2 Burris was born on 11 Jul 1848 at Williamson County, Texas. She died on 2 Mar 1864 at Williamson County, Texas, at age 15. She was buried on 3 Mar 1864 at Burris Family Cemetery, Williamson County, Texas.
E. Eleanor S "Ella"2 Burris was born in Apr 1850 at Williamson County, Texas. She married Spencer Fine on 16 Jul 1868 at Williamson County, Texas. As of 16 Jul 1868, her married name was Fine. She died before 1940 at Williamson County, Texas.
1. James R3 Fine was born in May 1869 at Williamson County, Texas. He married Susie Wileman on 5 Feb 1901 at Williamson County, Texas.
2. William M3 Fine was born in Sep 1871 at Williamson County, Texas. He married Vertie (--?--) circa 1906 at Williamson County, Texas.
3. Millie E3 Fine was born circa 1872 at Williamson County, Texas. She married Henry Jones circa 1892 at Williamson County, Texas. As of circa 1892, her married name was Jones.
4. Mary A3 Fine was born circa 1873 at Williamson County, Texas. She married James J Johnson on 25 Feb 1893 at Williamson County, Texas. As of 25 Feb 1893, her married name was Johnson.
5. Nancy R3 Fine was born circa 1875 at Williamson County, Texas. She married Joseph M Salyer on 14 Oct 1894 at Williamson County, Texas. As of 14 Oct 1894, her married name was Salyer.
6. Spencer L3 Fine was born in Sep 1879 at Williamson County, Texas. He married Bessie (--?--) circa 1915 at Williamson County, Texas.
7. Isaac L3 Fine was born in Jul 1881 at Williamson County, Texas. He married Mary Bizzell on 20 Jun 1904 at Williamson County, Texas.
8. John C3 Fine was born in Nov 1884 at Williamson County, Texas. He married Florence (--?--) circa 1908 at Williamson County, Texas.
9. Elender "Ellie" "Ella"3 Fine was born in Oct 1887 at Williamson County, Texas. She married William R Fox on 10 Oct 1905 at Williamson County, Texas. As of 10 Oct 1905, her married name was Fox.
10. Fannie D3 Fine was born in Sep 1891 at Williamson County, Texas. She married Frank Robins on 2 Dec 1912 at Williamson County, Texas. As of 2 Dec 1912, her married name was Robins.
F. Clarisa D2 Burris was born circa 1853 at Williamson County, Texas. She married Samuel Lewis, son of Annie B Lewis, on 16 Jun 1869 at Williamson County, Texas. As of 16 Jun 1869, her married name was Lewis.
1. William A3 Lewis was born circa 1871 at Williamson County, Texas.
2. Mary A3 Lewis was born circa 1872 at Williamson County, Texas.
3. Elizabeth B3 Lewis was born circa 1874 at Williamson County, Texas. She married William S Bruce on 24 Jul 1893 at Williamson County, Texas. As of 24 Jul 1893, her married name was Bruce.
4. Nancy A3 Lewis was born circa 1876 at Williamson County, Texas.
5. Maggie A3 Lewis was born circa 1879 at Williamson County, Texas.
6. Carrie3 Lewis was born in Mar 1880 at Williamson County, Texas.
7. Ellie3 Lewis was born in Jun 1891 at Williamson County, Texas.
G. John M2 Burris was also known as John H. He was born on 10 Mar 1858 at Williamson County, Texas. He was buried on 30 Aug 1869 at Burris Family Cemtery, Williamson County, Texas. He died on 30 Aug 1869 at Williamson County, Texas, at age 11.
H. Elizabeth A "Betsey"2 Burris was born in Sep 1858 at Williamson County, Texas. She married Matther L Hallenbeck on 18 Sep 1878 at Williamson County, Texas. As of 18 Sep 1878, her married name was Hallenbeck.
1. Victoria F3 Hallenbeck was born in Jun 1882 at Williamson County, Texas.
2. Garrett L3 Hallenbeck was born in Feb 1885 at Williamson County, Texas. He married Ruby L (--?--) circa 1908 at Williamson County, Texas.
3. John M3 Hallenbeck was born in Feb 1887 at Williamson County, Texas. He married Theo (--?--) circa 1904 at Williamson County, Texas.
4. William E3 Hallenbeck was born in Jun 1890 at Williamson County, Texas. He married Willie E Price, daughter of Ruth Price, circa 1911 at Williamson County, Texas.
5. Willard Emmerson3 Hallenbeck was born in Jun 1890 at Williamson County, Texas. He married Gertrude (--?--) circa 1918 at Williamson County, Texas.
6. Carson L3 Hallenbeck was born in Mar 1892 at Williamson County, Texas.
7. Myrtie E3 Hallenbeck was born in Mar 1895 at Williamson County, Texas.
8. Berenice E3 Hallenbeck was born in Jan 1898 at Williamson County, Texas.
9. Homer M3 Hallenbeck was born in Feb 1900 at Williamson County, Texas.
I. Mary2 Burris was born in Nov 1859 at Williamson County, Texas. She married J T Bevill on 4 Oct 1883 at Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas. As of 4 Oct 1883, her married name was Bevill.
1. Lucy3 Bevill was born in Jul 1884 at Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas. She married Bevill Herbert on 21 Apr 1913 at Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas. As of 21 Apr 1913, her married name was Herbert.
2. Clariny3 Bevill was born in Jul 1888 at Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas.
3. John3 Bevill was born in May 1892 at Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas.
4. Mary3 Bevill was born in Apr 1897 at Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas.
J. Fanny L2 Burris was born on 20 Nov 1863 at Williamson County, Texas. She died on 28 Oct 1867 at Williamson County, Texas, at age 3. She was buried on 29 Oct 1867 at Burris Family Cemtery, Williamson County, Texas.
Printed on: 28 Oct 2006 (Not Complete)
Prepared by:
Gene A Burris
548 Blanco Drive
Mesquite TX 75150
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