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Benjamin BURSLEY

Benjamin BURSLEY

Male 1810 - 1881  (70 years)

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  • Name Benjamin BURSLEY 
    Birth 17 Dec 1810  Farmington, Kennebec, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1 Jun 1840  Lagrange, Penobscot, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    • Males:
      Under 5: 1
      Five and under ten: 0
      Ten and under fifteen: 0
      Fifteen and under twenty: 0
      Twenty and under thirty: 1
      Thirty and under forty: 0
      Females:
      Under 5: 1
      Five and under ten: 0
      Ten and under fifteen: 0
      Fifteen and under twenty: 0
      Twenty and under thirty: 1
    Note 23 Mar 1841  Lagrange, Penobscot, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    • Note against brown mare; grantor, Stephen Danforth
    Census 15 Aug 1850  [5] 
    Town Rec 17 Jun 1854  Kilmarnock (now Medford), Piscataquis, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    • Town Clerk
    Town Rec 27 Oct 1854  Kilmarnock (now Medford), Piscataquis, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    • Town Clerk
    Residence 18 Nov 1854  Monticello, Wright, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Census 21 Jun 1855  Monticello, Wright, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    • Males - 3; females - 3
    Jury 2 Jul 1855  Wright, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    • Select for 1st Grand Jury, "The following is the first Grand Jury list...B.F. Bursley..."
    Census 21 Oct 1857  Bedford, Wright, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Land 1 Jul 1859  Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Census Jun 1860  Monticello, Wright, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Census Jun 1860  Monticello, Wright, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Residence Abt 1863  Ft. Abercrombe, North Dakota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    Census 1865  Monticello, Wright, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [14] 
    Census 1870  Santiago, Sherburne, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census Aug 1870  Santiago, Sherburne, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [15, 16] 
    Land 10 Nov 1873  Sherburne, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [17, 18] 
    Land 10 Nov 1873  Itasca, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [17, 19] 
    Census May 1875  Santiago, Sherburne, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [20] 
    News 19 Aug 1875  Farmington, Franklin, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [21] 
    • Lemuel Bursley [Jr] obituary; see notes for transcription
    Death 26 Apr 1881  Santiago, Sherburne, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 22] 
    • "Hart disease"
    News 12 May 1881  Princeton, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [23] 
    Obituary 
    • Benjamin Bursley, an old resident of Santiago, died on the 26th ult. Bursley was a queer sort of chap and was well known to many residents of this village.
    News 5 May 1918  Floodwood, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [24] 
    Burial Duelm, Benton, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [25] 
    • St. Francis Cemetery, HWY 6
    Person ID I80  Stanwood Family
    Last Modified 2 Oct 2021 

    Father Lemuel BURSLEY,   b. Abt 1773   d. 15 Nov 1854, Chesterville, Franklin, Maine Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years) 
    Mother Lavina SPENCER,   b. 1780, Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Aug 1858 (Age 78 years) 
    Marriage 4 Feb 1797  Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [26, 27, 28] 
    Family ID F418  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Cynthia Sears DAY,   b. Abt Feb 1814, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 May 1874, Santiago, Sherburne, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1834  Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [29, 30] 
    Children 
     1. Julia Augusta BURSLEY,   b. 18 Nov 1835, Lagrange, Penobscot, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Aug 1849, Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 13 years)
     2. Arlette BURSLEY,   b. 5 Oct 1837, Lagrange, Penobscot, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Aug 1849, Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 11 years)
     3. Benjamin BURSLEY,   b. 16 Sep 1839, Lagrange, Penobscot, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 31 Aug 1849, Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 9 years)
     4. John Morris BURSLEY,   b. 10 Jan 1842, Lagrange, Penobscot, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 May 1921, Retsil, Kitsap, Washington, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)
     5. Susan H BURSLEY,   b. 28 Apr 1845, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Dec 1887, Santiago, Sherburne, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 42 years)
     6. Lavina Spencer BURSLEY,   b. 11 Oct 1848   d. 8 Feb 1920, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years)
     7. Aaron Day BURSLEY,   b. 4 Jul 1852, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Dec 1915, Faribault, Rice, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years)
     8. Martha Eliza BURSLEY,   b. 1 Oct 1856, Monticello, Wright, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Mar 1932, Santiago, Sherburne, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)
    Family ID F532  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Dec 2024 

  • Photos
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  • Notes 
    • We learn of Benjamin's appearance from his military discharge. A tall man, he was 5 ft. 11 1/2 inches, brown complexion with hazel eyes and gray hair. (He was 52 years of age!)

  • Sources 
    1. [S1411] Civil War Pension Files, Benjamin Bursley (Pvt., Co. G, 4th MN Inf. Volunteers, Civil War), pension application no. 412793.

    2. [S546] Minnesota, Sherburne, County Recorder, Death Index Book A, photocopy of entry for Benjamin Bursley, d. 26 April 1881, Santiago.
      BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_death_002-c      		 BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_death_002-c


    3. [S1193] CENSUS: U.S., 1840 Maine, Penobscot, Lagrange; p. 200; Benjamin Burseley; 30 October 2013.
      BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_1840_US_Census_001      		 BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_1840_US_Census_001


    4. [S804] Lagrange, Maine, Town and Vital Records, 1832-1913, p. 111, town records, Benjamin Bursley obtains note against brown mare, FHL microfilm 11,532, item 2.
      BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_Lagrange_town_records_001      		 BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_Lagrange_town_records_001


    5. [S1202] CENSUS: U.S., 1850 Maine, Penosbcot, Bangor; p. 57A; dwelling 791, family 854; Benj Bursly with Cynthia, John W., Susan H. and Lovina Bursly; 30 April 2015.
      BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_census_1850_US_Census_001      		 BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_census_1850_US_Census_001


    6. [S1019] Kilmarnock, Maine, Town Records, 1844-1891, Benjamin Bursley, town clerk, two entries dated dated 17.
      BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_town_clerk_001      		 BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_town_clerk_001


    7. [S1421] NEWS: The Princeton Union, Slain By Redskins; 1 July 1909; Benjamin Bursley, p. 1; 19 January 2013; John M. Bursley.
      BURSLEY_John_b1842_news_1909_07_01_001      		 BURSLEY_John_b1842_news_1909_07_01_001


    8. [S1341] CENSUS: State, 1855 Minnesota, Wright, Monticello, p. 13, Benjamin Bursley (3 males, 3 females in household); Minnesota Historical Society, Minnesota Territorial Census, 1855, roll MNSAM 350; images online, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2 Sep 2017).
      BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_census_1855_state_001      		 BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_census_1855_state_001


    9. [S1474] BOOK: History of the Upper Mississippi Valley, 10 November 2013; p. 485.

    10. [S1343] CENSUS: State, 1857 State Census, Minnesota, Wright, Bedford, p. 47, dwelling (_), family 2, Benjamin and Cynthia Bursley with ch. John, Malvina (sic), May (sic), and Samuel (sic); Minnesota Historical Society, Minnesota Territorial Census, 1857, roll MN1857_5; images online, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2 May 2015).
      BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_census_1857_state_001      		 BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_census_1857_state_001


    11. [S1391] Bureau of Land Management, 26 May 2016; Minneapolis, Minnesota Land Office, Benjamin Bursley (Wright County) cash entry file, certificate no. 2158.
      BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_land_002      		 BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_land_002


    12. [S1220] CENSUS: U.S., 1860 Minnesota, Wright, Monticello; p. 18; dwelling 139, family 139; Benjamin and Cynthia S. Bursley with ch. John M, Susan H, Lovina, Aaron D and Martha E. Bursley; 30 April 2015.
      BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_census_1860_US_Census_001      		 BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_census_1860_US_Census_001


    13. [S1423] NEWS: Sherburne County Star News (print ed.), Services Held For Santiago Resident; obituary; 17 March 1932; Martha Orrock; Obtained from photocopy in vertical file, Sherburne County, Minn. Historical Society, June 2002.
      BURSLEY_Martha_b1856_obit_001      		 BURSLEY_Martha_b1856_obit_001


    14. [S1344] CENSUS: State, 1865 Minnesota, Wright, Monticello, . n.n., family 71, Benjamin and C. S. Burseley, with John M., L. S., Aaron D., Martha D., Susan H. Shallafoo, C. A. Shallafoo; Minnesota Historical Society, Minnesota State Population Census, 1865, microfilm MNSC_3; images online, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 15 Aug 2021).
      BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_census_1865_state_001      		 BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_census_1865_state_001


    15. [S1380] CENSUS: U.S., 1870 Sherburne (Ag. Sched.), Santiago; p. 1; line 2; Benjamin Bursley; 30 December 2013.
      BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_census_1870_US_agricultural_001      		 BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_census_1870_US_agricultural_001


    16. [S1235] CENSUS: U.S., 1870 Minnesota, Sherburne, Santiago; p. 1 (penned); dwelling 6, family 6,; Benjamin and Cynthia S. Bursley, with John M., Levina, Aaron D, Martha D, Susan H. Shelafoo, and Cynthia A. Shelafoo; 13 December 2013.
      BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_census_1870_US_Census_001      		 BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_census_1870_US_Census_001


    17. [S994] "U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907", Ancestry.com, database entry for Benjamin Bursley, homestead certificate no. 1590, application no. 7989.
      BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_land_001      		 BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_land_001


    18. [S234] Final certificate no. 1589 (Sherburne County), in Benjamin Bursley (Itasca County) homestead file be.

    19. [S1391] Bureau of Land Management, 2015; Saint Cloud, Minnesota Land Office, Benjamin Bursley (Itasca County) homestead file, final certificate no. 1590.
      BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_land_003      		 BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_land_003
      BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_land_001      		 BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_land_001


    20. [S1346] CENSUS: State, 1875 Minnesota, Sherburne, Santiago, p. 624, J.M. & M.A. Bursley, A. Haycock, and B. Bursley; Minnesota Historical Society, Minnesota State Population Census, 1875, roll MNSC_15; images online, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 26 April 2010).
      Source Information
      Ancestry.com. Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.

      Original data:
      • Minnesota Historical Society. Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905. St. Paul, MN, USA: Minnesota Historical Society, 1977. Microfilm. Reels 1-47 and 107-164.
      • Minnesota. Minnesota Territorial Census Schedules, 1849-1855. St. Paul, MN, USA: Minnesota Historical Society, 2000. Microfilm.
      • Minnesota. Minnesota 1857 Territorial Census. Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN, USA.
      BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_census_1875_state_001      		 BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_census_1875_state_001


    21. [S1416] NEWS: Farmington Chronicle, Rev. J.S. Swift; Local Reminscences - The Late Col. Lemuel Bursley; obituary; 19 August 1875; Lemuel Bursley, Jr., p. 1, c. 6.
      Obituary, Col. Lemuel Bursley      		 Obituary, Col. Lemuel Bursley


    22. [S1043] Benjamin Bursley, death certificate (1881), Elk River Minnesota Clerk of Court, Elk River, Sherburne.
      BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_death_001      		 BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_death_001


    23. [S1421] NEWS: The Princeton Union, [Title not specified]; death announcement; 12 May 1881; Benjamin Bursley, p. 1, c. 4; 11 November 2013.
      BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_obit_001      		 BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_obit_001


    24. [S1080] NEWS: Duluth News-Tribune, Floodwood boy Leaves for France, Visits Old Home; 5 May 1918; Halstead Bursley, p. 8; 29 March 2011.
      BURSLEY_Halstead_b1888_news_1918_05_05_001      		 BURSLEY_Halstead_b1888_news_1918_05_05_001


    25. [S555] Saint Francis River Cemetery (Duelm, Benton, MN; Hwy 6)), Grave Markers, Gravestone for “Benj Bursley ([-?-] - 1874) Co. G 4th Minn. Inf”; photographed by Lauren Rogers Mahieu, June 2000.
      Saint Francis River Cemetery (Duelm, Benton, MN; Hwy 6); Gravestone for “Benj Bursley ([-?-] - 1874) Co. G 4th Minn. Inf”; photographed by Lauren Rogers Mahieu, June 2000.
      BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_grave_001      		 BURSLEY_Benjamin_b1810_grave_001


    26. [S1673] DB: Massachusetts: Grand Lodge of Masons Membership Cards, 1733-1990, entry for Lemuel Bursley, membership 1797-1-2, citing Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Massachusetts.
      BURSLEY_Lemuel_b1773_freemason_001      		 BURSLEY_Lemuel_b1773_freemason_001
      BURSLEY_Lemuel_b1773_freemason_002      		 BURSLEY_Lemuel_b1773_freemason_002
      BURSLEY_Lemuel_b1773_freemason_003      		 BURSLEY_Lemuel_b1773_freemason_003


    27. [S80] Massachusetts, Barnstable, Provincetown, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, marriage certificate, Lemuel Bursley and Lavinia Spencer m. Feb. 4, 1797, Provincetown, Massachusetts, by Rev. Samuel Parker.
      Citing Provincetown records of 1797, vol. II, p. 2, no. 6
      BURSLEY_Lemuel_b1773_marr_001      		 BURSLEY_Lemuel_b1773_marr_001


    28. [S841] "Records of Provincetown, Massachusetts 1698-1859", entry for Lemuel Bursley and Lavinia Spencer.
      Citing Typescript abstraction by Harry A. Smith of original records, "Records of Provincetown, Mass.," ten vols.

    29. [S866] Cynthia S. (Day) Bursley, Final Decree, Sherburne County probate file dated 13 Nov, 1893, County Cle.
      DAY_Cynthia_b1814_probate_001      		 DAY_Cynthia_b1814_probate_001


    30. [S555] Saint Francis River Cemetery (Duelm, Benton, MN; Hwy 6)), Grave Markers, Gravestone for Cynthia, wife of Benjamin Bursley ([-?-] - 1874); photograph by Lauren Rogers Mahieu, June 2000.
      Saint Francis River Cemetery (Duelm, Benton, MN; Hwy 6); Gravestone for Cynthia, wife of Benjamin Bursley ([-?-] - 1874); photograph by Lauren Rogers Mahieu, June 2000., database
      DAY_Cynthia_b1814_grave_003      		 DAY_Cynthia_b1814_grave_003




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