Elias C. Burton was also known as E. C. Burton. Elias C. Burton was born on 21. May. 1809 at Charleston, Montgomery County, New York. He was the son of
Nathan Burton and
Eleanor Covenhoven. Elias C. Burton married
Catherine Jane Conover, daughter of
Seth Conover and
Jannetje Hogeteling, on 18. Jan. 1832.
Elias C. Burton was shown in the census on 16. Aug. 1850 as a merchant.
Elias C. Burton and
Catherine Jane Conover appeared on the census of 16. Aug. 1850 at Johnstown, Fulton County, New York.
Elias C. Burton was shown in the census on 24. Aug. 1860 as a merchant.
Elias C. Burton and
Catherine Jane Conover appeared on the census of 24. Aug. 1860 at Johnstown, Fulton County, New York,
; real estate value 2,400.00.
Elias C. Burton and
Catherine Jane Conover appeared on the census of 21. Jun. 1880 at Gloversville, Fulton County, New York.
Elias C. Burton appeared on the census of 7. Jun. 1900 at Gloversville, Fulton County, New York,
; a widower. He died on 19. Jun. 1907 at age 98. He died on 18. Jun. 1908 at age 99.
Was born at Charlestown, N.Y., May 21, 1809. He married Catherine J. Conover, January 18, 1832, who was born May 12, 1811. His children were Seth C., Nathan J., Ann E., Jacob W., Jane J. and Elias E. Mr. Burton, although more than 90 years of age, is still possessed of a fair amount of health and vigor. He is a highly respected resident of Gloversville, where he was formerly a well-known merchant for many years. Several years ago, he officiated as one of the assessors of the town of Johnstown. One of his daughters is Mrs. Edward Wells, of State Street, Johnstown. His son Jacob W., who died many years ago, was born July 30, 1838, and married Miss Hattie Smith, December 1858. She is a daughter of the late Lucius J. Smith who was once a prominent Johnstown merchant. She is now Mrs. Henry Peterson of that city.
HISTORY OF GLOVERSVILLE.