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     Elizabeth Roberts was the daughter of James Roberts and Elizabeth <...>.

Elizabeth Roberts married Thomas Burns circa 1782 as stated in the 19 Feb 1790 Deed of Gift from Elizabeth, widow of James Roberts, when naming her children, "Thomas Burns and Elizabeth, his wife."^1,2
Elizabeth Roberts was given a deed of gift by Elizabeth <...>, her mother, 19 Feb 1790 in Screven Co., GA.¹

     Jonas Burns was awarded land, as follows: (an unknown value.) He was born on 9 Jul 1799 in GA.^1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Thomas Burns and Elizabeth Roberts.
Jonas Burns was given a deed of gift by Thomas Burns, his father, 2 Nov 1801 in Screven Co., GA.⁶

Jonas Burns married Mary Conner, daughter of Lewis Conner and Susannah <...>, circa 1818 as implied in her father's deed of gift "my daughter, Mary Burns."⁷ Jonas Burns was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1820 in Screven Co., GA.²

Jonas's second marriage was to Mary Townsend, daughter of Mary <...>, on 10 May 1826 in Screven Co., GA.⁸ Jonas Burns was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1830 in Leon Co., FL.³ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1840 in Decatur Co., GA.⁴ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1850 in Jackson Co., FL, with others in the household: Mary Townsend and Mary <...> (his wife, and probably his mother-in-law.)⁵ Jonas Burns was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Jackson Co., FL, with others in the household: Mary Townsend.⁹

     Mary Conner was born between 1794 and 1800.^1,2 She was the daughter of Lewis Conner and Susannah <...>.

Mary Conner married Jonas Burns, son of Thomas Burns and Elizabeth Roberts, circa 1818 as implied in her father's deed of gift "my daughter, Mary Burns."³
Mary Burns was given a deed of gift by Lewis Conner and Susannah <...>, 30 Mar 1820 in Screven Co., GA.³

Mary Conner died before 10 May 1826.⁴

Mary Burns was mentioned in the will of Lewis Conner (Mary is deceased and her son James T. is an heir), dated 23 Oct, Screven Co., GA.⁵

     James Thomas W. Burns was born circa 1820.^1,2 He was the son of Jonas Burns and Mary Conner.

James Thomas W. Burns married Amelia Frances Anderson on 2 Aug 1841 in Screven Co., GA.²

In the will of Lewis Conner, dated 23 Oct in Screven Co., GA, James Thomas W. Burns, his grandson, was named as an heir.³ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Screven Co., GA, with others in the household: Amelia Frances Anderson.¹

James Thomas W. Burns died after 1870.¹

     Thomas H. Burns Sr was born on 30 Dec 1791 in GA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Burns and Elizabeth Roberts.
Thomas H. Burns Sr was given a deed of gift by Thomas Burns, his father, 2 Nov 1801 in Screven Co., GA.⁴

Thomas H. Burns Sr married ? <...> Thomas H. Burns Sr was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1820 in Screven Co., GA.⁵

Thomas H. Burns Sr was a successful drawer in the 1827 Georgia Land Lottery. He was living in Screven Co., GA. He drew land in Lee Co., GA. The land was in Captain Poytress' District, Number 92, District 15; 23rd day's drawing, April 2nd.⁶ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1830 in Screven Co., GA.⁷

Thomas's second marriage was to Mary Ann Lovett, daughter of Thomas Fenns Lovett and Rebecca Bonnell, on 26 Dec 1839 in Screven Co., GA.⁸ Thomas H. Burns Sr was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1840 in Screven Co., GA.⁹

Thomas H. Burns Sr was named administrator of David Conner's estate on 10 Jul 1848 in Screven Co., GA. He was David's sister's brother-in-law. The previous administrator, Lewis Conner, died in 1848.¹⁰ Thomas H. Burns Sr was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1850 in Screven Co., GA, with others in the household: Mary Ann Lovett and John M. Burns.¹¹

Thomas H. Burns Sr died on 17 Nov 1852 at age 60.^12,13

Thomas H. Burns Jr was named administrator of Thomas H. Burns Sr's estate on 12 Jan 1853 in Screven Co., GA. He was Thomas, Sr.'s son. He also posted bond. Bondsman: John M. Burns.¹⁴

     Mary Townsend was the daughter of Mary <...>.

Mary Townsend married Jonas Burns, son of Thomas Burns and Elizabeth Roberts, on 10 May 1826 in Screven Co., GA.¹ Mary Townsend was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Jackson Co., FL, in the household of Jonas Burns.² Mary Townsend was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Jackson Co., FL, in the household of Jonas Burns.³

     Lewis Conner was born before 1775.^1,2,3

Lewis Conner married Susannah <...>.^4,3,2,1 Lewis Conner was awarded land, as follows: Warrant dated 7 Oct 1805 and surveyed 7 Feb 1806, 250 acres on Little Ogeechee River in Screven Co., GA; Warrant dated 3 Mar 1806 and surveyed 12 Mar1806, 250 acres on Little Ogeechee River in Screven Co., GA.⁵

He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1820 in Screven Co., GA.¹ He and Susannah <...> gave a deed of gift to David Conner, Thomas Conner, Wilson Conner, Mary Burns, Nancy Conner and Susan Conner, "Lewis Conner and his wife, Susannah to our loving sons David Conner and Thomas Conner, our loving son Wilson I. W. Conner, our daughter Mary Burns, and the heirs of her body, our children, namely, David Conner, Thomas Conner, Nancy Conner, Susannah Conner and Wilson I. W. Conner. Witnesses: Isaac Waters J.P., David O'Bryan and James Scott." This took place, 30 Mar 1820 in Screven Co., GA.⁶ Lewis Conner was awarded land, as follows: Warrant dated 5 Jun 1826 and surveyed 16 Nov 1826, 402 acres on Black Creek in Screven Co., GA; Warrant dated 5 Jun 1826 and surveyed 4 Jan 1828, 176.5 acres on Brier Creek in Screven Co., GA; Warrant dated 3 Mar 1828 and surveyed 12 Feb 1830, 224 acres on Large Creek in Screven Co., GA; Warrant dated 5 Jan 1830 and surveyed 25 Jul 1831, 103 acres on Brier Creek in Screven Co., GA.⁷

He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1830 in Screven Co., GA.² He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1840 in Screven Co., GA.³

Lewis Conner was named administrator of David Conner's estate on 4 Jan 1841 in Screven Co., GA. He was David's father.⁸

Lewis Conner was named administrator of John Conner's estate on 4 Jan 1841 in Screven Co., GA. Lewis was John's father.⁹

Lewis's second marriage was to Lucretia <...> on 30 Jun 1842 in Screven Co., GA.¹⁰

Lewis Conner left a will dated 23 Oct in Screven Co., GA. Heirs: Sarah Conner, Susan Conner, James Thomas W. Burns, Charles Marion Conner and Anthony Lafayette Conner, two daughters, a grandson, and two minor sons. Heir and Executor: Lucretia <...> and Wilson Conner, his wife and his son. Mentioned: Mary Burns, David Conner and John Conner, his deceased daughter and two deceased sons. No year was written on the will.¹¹

Lewis Conner died before 10 Jul 1848 in Screven Co., GA.¹² His estate was probated on 7 Aug 1848 in Screven Co., GA.¹³

Lucretia <...> was named administrator of Lewis Conner's estate on 7 Aug 1848 in Screven Co., GA. Lucretia also posted bond. Bondsman: Wilson Conner.¹⁴

     Susannah <...> was born between 1775 and 1780.^1,2,3

Susannah <...> married Lewis Conner.^4,3,2,1 Susannah <...> and Lewis Conner gave a deed of gift to David Conner, Thomas Conner, Wilson Conner, Mary Burns, Nancy Conner and Susan Conner, "Lewis Conner and his wife, Susannah to our loving sons David Conner and Thomas Conner, our loving son Wilson I. W. Conner, our daughter Mary Burns, and the heirs of her body, our children, namely, David Conner, Thomas Conner, Nancy Conner, Susannah Conner and Wilson I. W. Conner. Witnesses: Isaac Waters J.P., David O'Bryan and James Scott." This took place, 30 Mar 1820 in Screven Co., GA.⁵

     Lucretia <...> was born circa 1814.¹

Lucretia <...> married first William K. Daniels.

Lucretia's second marriage was to Lewis Conner on 30 Jun 1842 in Screven Co., GA.²

In the will of Lewis Conner, dated 23 Oct in Screven Co., GA, Lucretia <...>, his second wife, was named as an heir, and executor of the estate.³

Lucretia <...> was named administrator of Lewis Conner's estate on 7 Aug 1848 in Screven Co., GA. Lucretia also posted bond. Bondsman: Wilson Conner.⁴ Lucretia <...> was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1850 in Screven Co., GA, with others in the household: Mary A. Daniels, John Daniels, Emily Daniels, Charles Marion Conner and Anthony Lafayette Conner (her children by her first and second husbands.)¹

Lucretia <...> died before 5 Nov 1855 in Screven Co., GA.⁵ Her estate was probated on 5 Nov 1855 in Screven Co., GA, by Franklin Lowell, unknown relationship.⁵

     David Conner was born between 1810 and 1815.¹ He was the son of Lewis Conner and Susannah <...>.
David Conner was given a deed of gift by Lewis Conner and Susannah <...>, 30 Mar 1820 in Screven Co., GA.²

David Conner married Catherine Rawls, daughter of John Rawls and Franky <...>, on 25 Jul 1825 in Screven Co., GA.³ David Conner was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1830 in Screven Co., GA.¹

David Conner was mentioned in the will of John Rawls (his father-in-law), dated 6 Sep 1830, Decatur Co., GA.⁴

David Conner died before 4 Jan 1841 in Screven Co., GA.⁵

Lewis Conner was named administrator of David Conner's estate on 4 Jan 1841 in Screven Co., GA. He was David's father.⁶

David Conner was mentioned in the will of Lewis Conner (his father. David is deceased and his heirs inherit), dated 23 Oct, Screven Co., GA.⁷

Thomas H. Burns Sr was named administrator of David Conner's estate on 10 Jul 1848 in Screven Co., GA. He was David's sister's brother-in-law. The previous administrator, Lewis Conner, died in 1848.⁸