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The Burtons: A Family Record
Alonzo J. Burton
1898
Edward Peithman : Brooklyn, N.Y.
6.5" by 10"
1-159 [1]pp
SUMMARY
A charming family record of the Burton family, charting their English origins in the seventeenth century and their American ancestors, privately compiled by Alonzo J. Burton, a Brooklyn based descendant.
Original Binding,Original Source,Signed,Very Scarce
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 1 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
The author of this work, Alonzo J. Burton, begins his genealogical history by explaining that this family record has been prepared and arranged 'from papers, memorandums, and recollections of various members of the Burton families throughout the United States'.
Alonzo also explains that 'a gentleman named W. Orcutt began the work almost a decade ago, but his death in a railway accident ended the scheme'.
This is followed by a three page index, which identifies that this record will cover subjects including 'Explanation of the Genealogy of the Burtons' by Samuel Orcott; Will of John Burton, 1684; Will of John Burton, 1750; Copy of Deed, Isaac Burton 1768; Elijah Burton; Red Hair; Residences, and even Horse Thievery.
Rather excitingly, the John Burton who died in 1684 was a resident of Salem, Mass., having been awarded land in the town in 1637. The family still lived in the town by the time of the death of John Burton in 1750, meaning they likely lived there during the infamous witch trials of the 1690s, although this is not mentioned in the work.
One of the noteworthy individuals bearing the Burton name that is discussed is English actor, playwright and theatre manager William Evans Burton, who relocated to America in the 1830s.
With nine pencil illustrations, including six portraits, by Edward Peithman of Florida. Collated, complete.
Typed to the rectos only, with one-hundred and fifty none text leaves, followed by thirteen blanks.
Alonzo signs the page to the final leaf, with the closing statement that he hopes his efforts will prove 'that the Burtons are a worthy class of citizens, and that they have made their mark on the pages of history as good, zealous, honored individuals'.
CONDITION
In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart. Bumping to spine head and tail, with fading to back strip. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright, with the odd handling mark. Ink lightly smudged in a number of place, but still easily read.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
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Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
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Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
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Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
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