I am trying to locate any descendants of George Burrus and his older brother Thomas Burrus, who were both living in Pleasant Ridge TWP, Fulton Co., Ar in 1900 census. George is also there in 1910 and I think 1920. Are there any descendants from these two brothers, who were originally from Dent Co., Mo area, living in the Fulton County, Ar area today? George and Thomas' parents were Tennessee Burrus and John Burrus, who was killed by bushwhackers in approximately 1864 in Dent County, just before George and his twin sister Sarah were born. Tennessee and John came from Overton Co., Tn before settling in Dent County, Mo. Tennessee then relocated her family to Sharp Co., Ar area for 1870 and 1880 censuses, then just recently found George and his brother Thomas in 1900 census. So, now I have Fulton County to investigate. Thank you.

Hi Jane,

Hope you get this message - your posting I just found is a good while back; would love to talk with you regarding these BURRUS families; they are in my direct lines. My 3rd Gr.Grandmother Frances An/Ann BURRUS, born aprx. 1811, Overton Co., TN, married James MARTIN, born aprx 1800/1805, NC, in a county which later became part of TN; they migrated to S.W. MO area around 1835/36; their 'son William Wesley Martin' aka "Wesley" Martin is my 2nd Gr.Grandfather.

"Wesley" Martin's daughter, "Frances Rosa Martin" was born in "Fulton Co, Salem, AR", Sept. 1879, while enroute from S.W. MO to visit BURRUS & MARTIN relatives in the 'Fulton Co, AR' area -- my Wesley's Mother was Frances Ann (BURRUS) Martin. My BURRUS & Martin family members are connected to the BURRUS & Martin families in Dent Co, MO as well. Frances Rosa (Martin) married William R. Sperry in Eureka Springs, Carroll Co, AR; they are my 'Great Grandparents' and they raised my own Mother from her birth until she married.

The 'Thomas BURRUS & George BURRUS' you mentioned in your message dated 16 Nov. 2004, are members of my 3rd Great Grandmother Frances (BURRUS) Martin's family. Would love to exchange information, records, photos, etc., with you & determine what level of family connections we share.

Feel free to contact me directly at:

JCrouch94@sbcglobal.net

Hope too hear from you soon. Thanks for any help, and information, etc., you are willing to share on these BURRUS and/or MARTIN families!