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Some Pike County researchers have the parents of John Burnett(e) as Thomas Burnett(e) and Jane (?).

I am not a Burnett researcher, so I don't have proof of either Thomas/Jane or William/Matilda being John's parents. Can you shed some light on how you came to your conclusion?

I am including my file for this family, including notes from James Adams who also researches this family. Any additions/corrections are most welcomed.

Lynn


Descendants of Thomas Burnette

Generation No. 1

1. THOMAS1 BURNETTE He married JANE ?.

Children of THOMAS BURNETTE and JANE ? are:
i. JOHN C.2 BURNETTE, b. 16 July 1823; d. 02 February 1910, Upson County, Georgia; m. (1) MARY FRANCES ADAMS, 10 December 1843, Pike County, Georgia (Source: US Marriage Index 1691-1850 (Heritage Quest), "CD-ROM."); b. Abt. 1826, Georgia; d. Bef. 1854; m. (2) MARY ANN WILLINGHAM, Aft. 1854; b. 22 August 1832; d. 14 June 1909, Upson County, Georgia.

Notes for JOHN C. BURNETTE:
Notes From James Adams:

I haven't taken time to search my records for the documentation, but it is my understanding that this John Burnett was the son of Thomas Burnett and his wife Jane (maiden name?) who were early settlers of Pike County (in the 1820s) their homestead bordering on the Upson Couny line. As noted, John married Mary Adams, daughter of our ancestor David Adams and, thus, sister of our Jeremiah Adams. Two of David's sons, Carter and Reuben, married Marian Burnett and Catharine Burnett, respectively, daughters of Thomas Burnett and presumably sisters of John Burnett. Thus, three siblings, children of David and Mary Adams, married three Burnett siblings. (Note the earlier spelling of the name Burnett was without the "e" ending, and in some instances appears with only one "t."

It should be noted that Mary Adams was John Burnett's first wife. She died rather early, in the 1850s, leaving small children. John then had a second marriage to Mary Willingham and had several children with her. It is the second wife, Mary Willingham, who is buried along with John at Antioch Methodist Church Cemetery in marked graves. If first wife Mary Adams is buried at Antioch, her grave is unmarked. I feel it highly likely that she (Mary Adams) was buried either at the David Adams homestead on Highway 36 some three miles out of Barnesville where I understand there were some unmarked family graves, or with her parents, David and Mary and her sister Celia McKenzie, at the old Salem Cemetery (on Hwy 36) in an unmarked grave.

More About JOHN C. BURNETTE:
Burial: 04 February 1910, Antioch Methodist Church Cemetery, Upson County, Georgia

More About MARY FRANCES ADAMS:
Burial: Antioch Methodist Church Cemetery, Upson County, Georgia

More About JOHN BURNETTE and MARY ADAMS:
Marriage: 10 December 1843, Pike County, Georgia (Source: US Marriage Index 1691-1850 (Heritage Quest), "CD-ROM.")

More About MARY ANN WILLINGHAM:
Burial: Antioch Methodist Church Cemetery, Upson County, Georgia

More About JOHN BURNETTE and MARY WILLINGHAM:
Marriage: Aft. 1854

ii. CATHERINE BURNETTE, b. Abt. 1815; m. REUBEN ADAMS, 20 December 1838, Upson County, Georgia (Source: US Marriage Index 1691-1850 (Heritage Quest), "CD-ROM."); b. Abt. 1811, Georgia; d. Bef. April 1842.

More About REUBEN ADAMS and CATHERINE BURNETTE:
Marriage: 20 December 1838, Upson County, Georgia (Source: US Marriage Index 1691-1850 (Heritage Quest), "CD-ROM.")

2. iii. MARION BURNETTE, b. Abt. 1820, South Carolina; d. Bef. 1870.


Generation No. 2

2. MARION2 BURNETTE (THOMAS1) was born Abt. 1820 in South Carolina, and died Bef. 1870. She married CARTER ADAMS 25 November 1838 in Upson County, Georgia (Source: US Marriage Index 1691-1850 (Heritage Quest), "CD-ROM."), son of DAVID ADAMS and MARY JOHNSON. He was born 29 January 1812 in Georgia, and died Bef. 04 May 1858 in Upson County, Georgia.

More About MARION BURNETTE:
Census # 1: 1860 Census Place: Georgia Militia District 555, Upson, Georgia; Roll: M653_139; Page: 611

Notes for CARTER ADAMS:
March 27th 1858
Georgia Upson
The Last Will and Testament of Carter Adams is that I bequeath my soul and Body unto God who gave it, and I do hereby constitute and appoint my wife Mariam Adams as my administratrix. That it is my Will that my wife shall pay all debts. It is my will that she keep the property under her control and management and also to sell one negro, either man or woman to satisfy my debts and for her proper uses. It is also my will that when the children, as they become of age that the property shall be valued, except the settlement of lands in Upson County; Then the oldest child to receive their proportionable part either in money or negro. It is also my will and also I bequeath into my wife the choicest of my Negroes. It is my will that the property be kept together until my youngest child becomes of age, then to sell the Lands in Upson County and then it be equally divided between my wife and children and at her death her proportionable part to be divided among my children.
Upson County Ga.
Entered in Record of Wills Page 186
this 4th day of May 1858
William A Cobb, Clerk

More About CARTER ADAMS:
Census: 1850 Census Place: District 86, Upson, Georgia; Roll: M432_85; Page: 294

More About CARTER ADAMS and MARION BURNETTE:
Marriage: 25 November 1838, Upson County, Georgia (Source: US Marriage Index 1691-1850 (Heritage Quest), "CD-ROM.")

Children of MARION BURNETTE and CARTER ADAMS are:
3. i. MARY ANN ELIZABETH3 ADAMS, b. 04 July 1843, Upson County, Georgia; d. 29 January 1904, Pike County, Georgia.
ii. MARTHA ADAMS, b. Abt. 1848, Upson County, Georgia.
4. iii. REUBEN D. ADAMS, b. 12 September 1855, Upson County, Georgia; d. 14 April 1907, Pike County, Georgia.
iv. ZILLAH ANN FRANCES ADAMS, b. Abt. 1858, Upson County, Georgia; m. DR. HENRY L. RICHARDSON, 01 June 1876, Pike County, Georgia (Source: Marriage Certificate.); b. Abt. 1850, Monroe County, Georgia.

Marriage Notes for ZILLAH ADAMS and HENRY RICHARDSON:
Form A
Return of a Marriage.
To the Ordinary of Pike County, State of Georgia

1. Full name of groom: Henry L. Richardson
2. Place of residence: Upson County, GA.
3. Age: Twenty five
4. Color: White
5. Occupation: Physician
6. Place of birth - State or Country: Monroe Co. Ga.
7. Father’s name: Robt. A. Richardson
8. Mother’s maiden name: Candis Parks
9. Full name of bride: Zillah Ann Frances Adams
10. Maiden name if a widow:
11. Place of residence: Zebulon, Pike County
12. Age: Eighteen years
13. Color: White
14. Place of birth - State or Country: Upson County, Ga.
15. Father’s name: Carter Adams
16. Mother’s maiden name: Miriam Burnette

I hereby certify that Dr. H.L. Richardson and Miss Z.A.F. Adams were joined in marriage by me, in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, in the State of Georgia, in the county of Pike this 1st day of June 1876. - John A. Jackson M.G.

More About HENRY RICHARDSON and ZILLAH ADAMS:
Marriage: 01 June 1876, Pike County, Georgia (Source: Marriage Certificate.)


Generation No. 3

3. MARY ANN ELIZABETH3 ADAMS (MARION2 BURNETTE, THOMAS1) was born 04 July 1843 in Upson County, Georgia, and died 29 January 1904 in Pike County, Georgia. She married WILLIAM THOMAS FINCHER 28 January 1868 in Pike County, Georgia, son of JOSEPH FINCHER and ELIZA BARRETT. He was born 15 March 1845 in Pike County, Georgia, and died 16 March 1917 in Pike County, Georgia.

Notes for MARY ANN ELIZABETH ADAMS:
Pike County Times
Zebulon, Ga. Friday, February 5, 1904
We regret to report the death of Mrs. W. T. Fincher which occurred at her home last Friday night, after a continue illness. She was buried at Fincher's church Sunday morning. Rev. E.A. Gray conducted the funeral services. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones. [Transcribed 5/31/03 Lynn Cunningham]

More About MARY ANN ELIZABETH ADAMS:
Burial: Fincher's Baptist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia

More About WILLIAM THOMAS FINCHER:
Burial: Fincher's Baptist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia

More About WILLIAM FINCHER and MARY ADAMS:
Marriage: 28 January 1868, Pike County, Georgia

Children of MARY ADAMS and WILLIAM FINCHER are:
i. JOSEPH C.4 FINCHER, b. 21 January 1869, Pike County, Georgia.
5. ii. IDA FINCHER, b. 31 January 1871, Pike County, Georgia; d. 22 August 1912, Pike County, Georgia.
iii. MARTHA MIRIAM FINCHER, b. 04 April 1875, Pike County, Georgia; m. MARSHALL A. NORMAN, 24 April 1895, Pike County, Georgia (Source: Marriage Record - Pike County, Georgia.).

More About MARSHALL NORMAN and MARTHA FINCHER:
Marriage: 24 April 1895, Pike County, Georgia (Source: Marriage Record - Pike County, Georgia.)

iv. FRANCES ELIZABETH FINCHER, b. Abt. 1877, Pike County, Georgia.
v. EFFIE LOU FINCHER, b. 04 February 1880, Pike County, Georgia; d. 05 February 1893, Pike County, Georgia.

Notes for EFFIE LOU FINCHER:
The Pike County Journal
Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: February 17, 1893
In Memoriam
Our school was made sad on the morning of the 9th inst., when we heard of the death of our school mate, Effie Lou Fincher, who was loved by all who knew her. She was attentive in her studies and had a kind word for all whom she met. She was loved by all her school mates and to say she is at rest is not saying too much. Her influence on the hearts of her school mates was good. She leaves a vacant chair in her school which will be hard to fill as she filled it. She leaves her class mates mourning; she was ever ready to help them with their studies. Little did we think when she left on Friday last when she left that she would never be with us again, but may we all say from the depths of our hearts, "The Lord's will be done." Make us pure and prepare us for the kingdom above and help us to follow Christ as she did. May the Lord comfort her parents, brothers and sisters in their bereaved hearts.
B.N. Lifsey
Lizzie Aldredge
M.B. Brown
Hattie Lifsey
(Transcribed 9/28/02 Lynn Cunningham)

More About EFFIE LOU FINCHER:
Burial: Fincher's Baptist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia

6. vi. MARY ELIZABETH FINCHER, b. 15 February 1873, Pike County, Georgia; d. 03 May 1923, Pike County, Georgia.


4. REUBEN D.3 ADAMS (MARION2 BURNETTE, THOMAS1) was born 12 September 1855 in Upson County, Georgia, and died 14 April 1907 in Pike County, Georgia. He married JENNIE C. JONES 12 February 1882 in Pike County, Georgia (Source: Marriage Record - Pike County, Georgia.), daughter of STEPHEN JONES and GEORGIA POPE. She was born March 1858 in Pike County, Georgia.

Notes for REUBEN D. ADAMS:
1880 Census Place: District 534, Pike, Georgia
Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 41D
Reubin ADDAMS, Self, M, S, W, 24, GA, Occ: Teaches School, Fa: GA, Mo: GA

More About REUBEN D. ADAMS:
Burial: Zebulon Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia

Notes for JENNIE C. JONES:
The Pike County Journal. Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, July 15, 1910
Mrs. R.D. Adams and Daughters Leave for Idaho
Mrs. R.D. Adams and daughters, Misses Mamie and Kathleen, and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Blake Adams left yesterday for Grangerville, Idaho, where they will live in the future. Her sons, Messrs. Blake and Pope Adams have been there for several months. Rev. And Mrs Tom Graham and Mr. L.J. Green have been at Grangerville for some time. Their many friends regret to see them leave but wish for them success and happiness in the far west. (Transcribed 12/21/06 Lynn Cunningham)

More About REUBEN ADAMS and JENNIE JONES:
Marriage: 12 February 1882, Pike County, Georgia (Source: Marriage Record - Pike County, Georgia.)

Children of REUBEN ADAMS and JENNIE JONES are:
i. ORIN BLAKE4 ADAMS, b. February 1883, Pike County, Georgia.
ii. WILLIE MARIAM ADAMS, b. September 1886, Pike County, Georgia.
iii. ANNIE KATHLEEN ADAMS, b. April 1888, Pike County, Georgia.
iv. CARTER POPE ADAMS, b. September 1891, Pike County, Georgia.
v. REUBEN BECK ADAMS, b. 04 July 1896, Pike County, Georgia; d. 19 December 1899, Pike County, Georgia.

More About REUBEN BECK ADAMS:
Burial: Zebulon Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia

vi. JENNIE GWYN ADAMS, b. 27 September 1900, Pike County, Georgia; d. 12 September 1901, Pike County, Georgia.

More About JENNIE GWYN ADAMS:
Burial: Zebulon Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia


Generation No. 4

5. IDA4 FINCHER (MARY ANN ELIZABETH3 ADAMS, MARION2 BURNETTE, THOMAS1) was born 31 January 1871 in Pike County, Georgia, and died 22 August 1912 in Pike County, Georgia. She married JAMES FERRELL TRICE 25 December 1888 in Pike County, Georgia (Source: Marriage Record - Pike County, Georgia.), son of WILLIAM TRICE and LUCRETIA ROBERTS. He was born 29 December 1857 in Georgia, and died 01 April 1925 in Pike County, Georgia.

More About IDA FINCHER:
Burial: Fincher's Baptist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia

More About JAMES FERRELL TRICE:
Burial: Fincher's Baptist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia

More About JAMES TRICE and IDA FINCHER:
Marriage: 25 December 1888, Pike County, Georgia (Source: Marriage Record - Pike County, Georgia.)

Children of IDA FINCHER and JAMES TRICE are:
i. JOSEPH FERRELL5 TRICE, b. Upson County, Georgia; d. Colquitt County, Georgia; m. CORA LEE BROWN.
ii. REUBEN FINCHER TRICE, b. Upson County, Georgia; d. Florida.
iii. ROBERT EMMETT TRICE, b. Upson County, Georgia; d. Florida.
iv. WILMA FRANCES TRICE, b. Upson County, Georgia.
v. WILLIAM BENJAMIN TRICE, b. 01 August 1890, Upson County, Georgia; d. May 1954, Florida.
vi. ANNIE ELIZABETH TRICE, b. 29 October 1898, Pike County, Georgia; d. 08 January 1899, Pike County, Georgia.

More About ANNIE ELIZABETH TRICE:
Burial: Fincher Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia

vii. MARTHA MIRRIAM TRICE, b. 24 July 1902, Pike County, Georgia; d. 21 May 1903, Pike County, Georgia.

More About MARTHA MIRRIAM TRICE:
Burial: Fincher Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia


6. MARY ELIZABETH4 FINCHER (MARY ANN ELIZABETH3 ADAMS, MARION2 BURNETTE, THOMAS1) was born 15 February 1873 in Pike County, Georgia, and died 03 May 1923 in Pike County, Georgia (Source: Georgia Death Index 1919-1998, Certificate 15217-E.). She married OTIS COLLIER 07 October 1894 in Pike County, Georgia (Source: Marriage Record - Pike County, Georgia.), son of VINES COLLIER and VIRGINIA MEANS. He was born 08 May 1867 in Pike County, Georgia, and died 11 March 1944 in Pike County, Georgia (Source: Georgia Death Index 1919-1998, Certificate 6067.).

More About MARY ELIZABETH FINCHER:
Burial: Fincher Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia

More About OTIS COLLIER:
Burial: Fincher Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia

More About OTIS COLLIER and MARY FINCHER:
Marriage: 07 October 1894, Pike County, Georgia (Source: Marriage Record - Pike County, Georgia.)

Children of MARY FINCHER and OTIS COLLIER are:
i. JESSIE E.5 COLLIER, b. Abt. 1897, Pike County, Georgia.
ii. WILLIAM RUEBEN COLLIER, b. 15 December 1898, Pike County, Georgia.
iii. PAUL E. COLLIER, b. Abt. 1899, Pike County, Georgia.
iv. JOE F. COLLIER, b. Abt. 1903, Pike County, Georgia.
v. HARRY E. COLLIER, b. Abt. 1904, Pike County, Georgia.
vi. FRANK L. COLLIER, b. Abt. 1906, Pike County, Georgia.
vii. JENNIE M. COLLIER, b. Abt. 1909, Pike County, Georgia.