Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Burton, Jonathan
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Falls Township


JONATHAN BURTON deceased, was a prominent farmer in Falls 
township, and was born in the township November 23, 1808.  
He was a son of John and Phoebe (Carlisle) Burton, natives 
of Bucks county and of English descent, his ancestors on 
both sides being among the earliest settlers of 
Pennsylvania.  He attended the old-fashioned subscription 
schools in Falls township and devoted his life to farming.  
He was married in 1832 to Mary B., daughter of Daniel and 
Elizabeth (Vandergrift) La Rue.  Her parents were natives of 
Bucks county and of German and French origin.  She was born 
January 1, 1807, and is still living.  Jonathan Burton died 
August 28, 1868, and was highly respected by all who knew 
him.  Their children were:  John A., an attorney in 
Philadelphia; Elizabeth, L., Adaline, wife of John 
Stackhouse of Philadelphia; Anthony and Theodore F.  They 
were members of the Society of Friends.  Mr. Burton was a 
republican, and took a deep interest in the schools, having 
served as a school director.  He was of the fifth generation 
of Burtons in Bucks county.