Person:Burton Sanders (1)

In 1850, Burton J. Sanders and Martha, along with their 5 oldest childrenare listed on the census for Marion Co., Georgia. Joseph, the 6th childis not listed on the 1850 census, so it is assumed that Burton and hisfamily moved to Leake Co., MS., after Joseph was born in 1851. In 1850,Burton gave his occupation as a farmer and valued his real estate at$600.00. On the 1856 personal tax roll for Leake Co., MS., Burton J.Sanders owned 4 slaves, 1 free white and paid a tax of $1.93. In 1856 hepaid a tax of $2.61.

In 1860, they had twelve (12) living children at home. The nine (9)oldest children were born in Georgia. Between 1851 and 1853, they movedto Leake Co., MS. Three (3) youngest children were born in Mississippi.Burton and Martha produced one set of twins, a boy and girl. They are theyoungest children in 1860. Burton owned real estate valued at $4,000.00and placed a $6,000.00 valued on his personal estate. His and Martha'sseventh child, Martha Ann, Married John H. Phillips.

On the 1872 personal tax roll for Leake Co., MS, Burton claimed 19 cattlevalued at $135.00, 2 horses valued at $200.00, 13 sheep worth $13.00, 47swine, unable to read value, 3 wheeled vehicles and $130.00 worth ofother personal property. He paid a tax of $5.39.