JOHN BURLESON, who farms one hundred acres of land on sections 26 and 27, Clayton Township, Genesee County, was born in Macomb County, this state, April 11, 1844. His parents, John W. and Nancy (Caldwell) Burleson were natives of Canada, and were their married. In Territorial days the elder Mr. Burleson came to Michigan with his father and made a settlement in Macomb County, taking up one hundred and sixty acres of land. He subsequently lived in Ray Township, that county, and Plainfield Township, Kent County, and on the 24th of October, 1857, he came to Clayton Township and settled upon a portion of this land, where his son now lives. Here he resided until 1891, when he removed to Tama Township, Saginaw County, where he is engaged in farming.
The paternal grandparents of our subject, John and Mary (Brown) Burleson, were natives of Vermont and Ireland respectively. After coming to Michigan, the grandfather spent the remainder of his days here on the section 21, Clayton Township. He was a Democrat in his political belief. They had a family of thirteen children, and all but two of them are still living. The material grandparents were John and Mary (Miller) Caldwell, both of whom were Canadians and spent their lives in that province. Seven of their nine children are still living.
The large family of children to which our subject belonged numbered eight. Their names are: John, William H., Margaret, Mrs. James Decker. Nelson, David, Wesley, Arrilla, Mrs. Bristol; and Andrew J. the early training and education of John Burleson were obtained in this township, and he lived at home until he reached the age of twenty-two. On the 26th of September, 1864, he enlisted in Company E, Twenty-third Michigan Infantry, and was in the service for nine months, being sick most of the time, so that he did not take part in any battle. He was taken sick at Chattanooga and returned to Nashville, thence to New Albany, Ind., and had his discharge at Louisville, June 6, 1865. He was paid $300 to substitute for George P. Perkins.
After returning home from the war, this young man spent two winters in the pine woods in the northern part of the State, and between the years of 1865-75 purchased and sold three farms. In the year 1875 he purchased forty acres of land where he now lives, and added to it until he now has one hundred acres. This he proceeded to clear and to provide with good buildings, and it is now in an excellent condition. In 1867 he married Annie M., daughter of Jonathan W. and Phoebe A. (Caldwell) Rock, natives of Nova Scotia and Canada. The brothers and sisters of Mrs. Burleson are: Josiah, Naomi, Mrs. George McKinzie; James E., John, and Lovina, Mrs. J. C. Packard.
The five children of our subject and his worthy wife are: Cora C., Mrs. Abraham Brewer, of Swartz Creek, this county; Nancy L; Eliza N.; Sie L., and Cassie B. Mr. Burleson is a Democrat in his political views and a member of the Order of Odd Fellows. He has been a Constable and a Director and Assessor of the School District for the past twenty years, and is now a Director of the Genesee County Farmers' Home Fire insurance Company. He is a charter member of Ferren Post, No. 268, G. A. R., and takes a great interest in the old soldiers' reunions. Upon his farm may be found fine stock and everything in excellent condition, and he is counted as one of the prominent farmers in the township.
SOURCE: 1892 Portrait & Biographical Album of Genesee, Lapeer & Tuscola Counties, Chapman Bros.
The paternal grandparents of our subject, John and Mary (Brown) Burleson, were natives of Vermont and Ireland respectively. After coming to Michigan, the grandfather spent the remainder of his days here on the section 21, Clayton Township. He was a Democrat in his political belief. They had a family of thirteen children, and all but two of them are still living. The material grandparents were John and Mary (Miller) Caldwell, both of whom were Canadians and spent their lives in that province. Seven of their nine children are still living.
The large family of children to which our subject belonged numbered eight. Their names are: John, William H., Margaret, Mrs. James Decker. Nelson, David, Wesley, Arrilla, Mrs. Bristol; and Andrew J. the early training and education of John Burleson were obtained in this township, and he lived at home until he reached the age of twenty-two. On the 26th of September, 1864, he enlisted in Company E, Twenty-third Michigan Infantry, and was in the service for nine months, being sick most of the time, so that he did not take part in any battle. He was taken sick at Chattanooga and returned to Nashville, thence to New Albany, Ind., and had his discharge at Louisville, June 6, 1865. He was paid $300 to substitute for George P. Perkins.
After returning home from the war, this young man spent two winters in the pine woods in the northern part of the State, and between the years of 1865-75 purchased and sold three farms. In the year 1875 he purchased forty acres of land where he now lives, and added to it until he now has one hundred acres. This he proceeded to clear and to provide with good buildings, and it is now in an excellent condition. In 1867 he married Annie M., daughter of Jonathan W. and Phoebe A. (Caldwell) Rock, natives of Nova Scotia and Canada. The brothers and sisters of Mrs. Burleson are: Josiah, Naomi, Mrs. George McKinzie; James E., John, and Lovina, Mrs. J. C. Packard.
The five children of our subject and his worthy wife are: Cora C., Mrs. Abraham Brewer, of Swartz Creek, this county; Nancy L; Eliza N.; Sie L., and Cassie B. Mr. Burleson is a Democrat in his political views and a member of the Order of Odd Fellows. He has been a Constable and a Director and Assessor of the School District for the past twenty years, and is now a Director of the Genesee County Farmers' Home Fire insurance Company. He is a charter member of Ferren Post, No. 268, G. A. R., and takes a great interest in the old soldiers' reunions. Upon his farm may be found fine stock and everything in excellent condition, and he is counted as one of the prominent farmers in the township.
SOURCE: 1892 Portrait & Biographical Album of Genesee, Lapeer & Tuscola Counties, Chapman Bros.
JOHN BURLESON, who farms one hundred acres of land on sections 26 and 27, Clayton Township, Genesee County, was born in Macomb County, this state, April 11, 1844. His parents, John W. and Nancy (Caldwell) Burleson were natives of Canada, and were their married. In Territorial days the elder Mr. Burleson came to Michigan with his father and made a settlement in Macomb County, taking up one hundred and sixty acres of land. He subsequently lived in Ray Township, that county, and Plainfield Township, Kent County, and on the 24th of October, 1857, he came to Clayton Township and settled upon a portion of this land, where his son now lives. Here he resided until 1891, when he removed to Tama Township, Saginaw County, where he is engaged in farming.
The paternal grandparents of our subject, John and Mary (Brown) Burleson, were natives of Vermont and Ireland respectively. After coming to Michigan, the grandfather spent the remainder of his days here on the section 21, Clayton Township. He was a Democrat in his political belief. They had a family of thirteen children, and all but two of them are still living. The material grandparents were John and Mary (Miller) Caldwell, both of whom were Canadians and spent their lives in that province. Seven of their nine children are still living.
The large family of children to which our subject belonged numbered eight. Their names are: John, William H., Margaret, Mrs. James Decker. Nelson, David, Wesley, Arrilla, Mrs. Bristol; and Andrew J. the early training and education of John Burleson were obtained in this township, and he lived at home until he reached the age of twenty-two. On the 26th of September, 1864, he enlisted in Company E, Twenty-third Michigan Infantry, and was in the service for nine months, being sick most of the time, so that he did not take part in any battle. He was taken sick at Chattanooga and returned to Nashville, thence to New Albany, Ind., and had his discharge at Louisville, June 6, 1865. He was paid $300 to substitute for George P. Perkins.
After returning home from the war, this young man spent two winters in the pine woods in the northern part of the State, and between the years of 1865-75 purchased and sold three farms. In the year 1875 he purchased forty acres of land where he now lives, and added to it until he now has one hundred acres. This he proceeded to clear and to provide with good buildings, and it is now in an excellent condition. In 1867 he married Annie M., daughter of Jonathan W. and Phoebe A. (Caldwell) Rock, natives of Nova Scotia and Canada. The brothers and sisters of Mrs. Burleson are: Josiah, Naomi, Mrs. George McKinzie; James E., John, and Lovina, Mrs. J. C. Packard.
The five children of our subject and his worthy wife are: Cora C., Mrs. Abraham Brewer, of Swartz Creek, this county; Nancy L; Eliza N.; Sie L., and Cassie B. Mr. Burleson is a Democrat in his political views and a member of the Order of Odd Fellows. He has been a Constable and a Director and Assessor of the School District for the past twenty years, and is now a Director of the Genesee County Farmers' Home Fire insurance Company. He is a charter member of Ferren Post, No. 268, G. A. R., and takes a great interest in the old soldiers' reunions. Upon his farm may be found fine stock and everything in excellent condition, and he is counted as one of the prominent farmers in the township.
SOURCE: 1892 Portrait & Biographical Album of Genesee, Lapeer & Tuscola Counties, Chapman Bros.
The paternal grandparents of our subject, John and Mary (Brown) Burleson, were natives of Vermont and Ireland respectively. After coming to Michigan, the grandfather spent the remainder of his days here on the section 21, Clayton Township. He was a Democrat in his political belief. They had a family of thirteen children, and all but two of them are still living. The material grandparents were John and Mary (Miller) Caldwell, both of whom were Canadians and spent their lives in that province. Seven of their nine children are still living.
The large family of children to which our subject belonged numbered eight. Their names are: John, William H., Margaret, Mrs. James Decker. Nelson, David, Wesley, Arrilla, Mrs. Bristol; and Andrew J. the early training and education of John Burleson were obtained in this township, and he lived at home until he reached the age of twenty-two. On the 26th of September, 1864, he enlisted in Company E, Twenty-third Michigan Infantry, and was in the service for nine months, being sick most of the time, so that he did not take part in any battle. He was taken sick at Chattanooga and returned to Nashville, thence to New Albany, Ind., and had his discharge at Louisville, June 6, 1865. He was paid $300 to substitute for George P. Perkins.
After returning home from the war, this young man spent two winters in the pine woods in the northern part of the State, and between the years of 1865-75 purchased and sold three farms. In the year 1875 he purchased forty acres of land where he now lives, and added to it until he now has one hundred acres. This he proceeded to clear and to provide with good buildings, and it is now in an excellent condition. In 1867 he married Annie M., daughter of Jonathan W. and Phoebe A. (Caldwell) Rock, natives of Nova Scotia and Canada. The brothers and sisters of Mrs. Burleson are: Josiah, Naomi, Mrs. George McKinzie; James E., John, and Lovina, Mrs. J. C. Packard.
The five children of our subject and his worthy wife are: Cora C., Mrs. Abraham Brewer, of Swartz Creek, this county; Nancy L; Eliza N.; Sie L., and Cassie B. Mr. Burleson is a Democrat in his political views and a member of the Order of Odd Fellows. He has been a Constable and a Director and Assessor of the School District for the past twenty years, and is now a Director of the Genesee County Farmers' Home Fire insurance Company. He is a charter member of Ferren Post, No. 268, G. A. R., and takes a great interest in the old soldiers' reunions. Upon his farm may be found fine stock and everything in excellent condition, and he is counted as one of the prominent farmers in the township.
SOURCE: 1892 Portrait & Biographical Album of Genesee, Lapeer & Tuscola Counties, Chapman Bros.
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