John Burling (1657 - 1702)

Born Feb 1657 in Barking, Essex, England

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah (Paxson) Burling — married 1692 (to 9 Jun 1702) in Pennsylvania

Died 9 Jun 1702 at age 45 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Biography

John Burling was baptized on 12 Feb 1656/57 at the Church of Saint Margaret in Barking, Essex, England, a son of Edward Burling and Katherine Bowler. He was a Quaker and his occupation was wheelwright, like his father, Edward, and brothers, Edward and Elias.

John emigrated to America in 1680, settling first on Long Island. He later moved to Burlington County, West Jersey (in present-day New Jersey). John married Sarah Paxson in 1692.

In his will dated 30 May 1702, John mentioned his brother Elias Burling and his nephew Edward Burling, son of his deceased brother Edward Burling. John died in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania on 9 Jun 1702 and he was buried the following day in Germantown. His widow Sarah married second, James Kirkham.

Sources

• John Burling Find A Grave: Memorial #168912025 : Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 28 March 2021), memorial page for John Burling (Feb 1657–9 Jun 1702), Find a Grave Memorial no. 168912025, citing Germantown Preparatory Meeting of Friends Cemetery, Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Charles Boetsch (contributor 48409474).