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Catalogue · 08 Sep 2026

Person dossier · Burr-5655

John Burr

before 1737 – after 18 October 1751

Bickenhill, Warwickshire, England

Current position

John Burr was the father of Elizabeth Burr, who was baptised in 1751 at Bickenhill, Warwickshire. The baptism names Elizabeth's parents as John and Sarah Burr. It establishes the parental couple but does not identify Sarah's maiden surname or either parent's own parents.

Birthbefore 1737 · Bickenhill, Warwickshire, England
Deathafter 18 October 1751 · Bickenhill, Warwickshire, England
LocalityBickenhill, Warwickshire, England

Family and relationships

Partner 1Sarah Burr Unknownbefore 1737–after 18 October 1751
Person and datesRelationshipCurrent assessmentWhy this relationship is shown
Sarah Burr Unknown
before 1737–after 18 October 1751
spouseTree relationshipThe family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship.
Children 1Elizabeth Prime Burrbefore 18 October 1751–after 23 January 1784
Person and datesRelationshipCurrent assessmentWhy this relationship is shown
Elizabeth Prime Burr
before 18 October 1751–after 23 January 1784
daughterUnassessed childThe family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship.
Archive and research toolsEarlier assessments, imports, comparisons and exports

This material is retained for audit and future research. It is not a second current conclusion. Imported values, automated comparisons and raw exports do not override the reviewed presentation above.

Research notes and earlier assessments
Conclusion: Current conclusion

John Burr was the father of Elizabeth Burr, who was baptised in 1751 at Bickenhill, Warwickshire. The baptism names Elizabeth's parents as John and Sarah Burr. It establishes the parental couple but does not identify Sarah's maiden surname or either parent's own parents.

John's wife is Sarah (Unknown) Burr (Unknown-765121), and their documented daughter is Elizabeth (Burr) Prime (Burr-5654).

Original Markdown
John Burr was the father of Elizabeth Burr, who was baptised in 1751 at
Bickenhill, Warwickshire. The baptism names Elizabeth's parents as John and
Sarah Burr. It establishes the parental couple but does not identify Sarah's
maiden surname or either parent's own parents.

John's wife is [Sarah (Unknown) Burr (Unknown-765121)](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Unknown-765121),
and their documented daughter is
[Elizabeth (Burr) Prime (Burr-5654)](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Burr-5654).
Sources: Source findings
Source Finding Assessment
Elizabeth Burr baptism XXGX-XW5 Elizabeth Burr was baptised in 1751 at Bickenhill, daughter of John and Sarah Burr. Direct evidence that John and Sarah were Elizabeth's parents; it does not identify Sarah's maiden surname or John's parents.
Samuel Prime and Elizabeth Burr marriage XXGF-VXJ Elizabeth Burr married Samuel Prime on 13 November 1770 at Bickenhill. Direct evidence for the adult identity of the daughter named in the family reconstruction; it is not evidence for John's ancestry.

FamilySearch person: John Burr, LBK5-542.

Original Markdown
| Source | Finding | Assessment |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Elizabeth Burr baptism XXGX-XW5](https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XXGX-XW5) | Elizabeth Burr was baptised in 1751 at Bickenhill, daughter of John and Sarah Burr. | Direct evidence that John and Sarah were Elizabeth's parents; it does not identify Sarah's maiden surname or John's parents. |
| [Samuel Prime and Elizabeth Burr marriage XXGF-VXJ](https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XXGF-VXJ) | Elizabeth Burr married Samuel Prime on 13 November 1770 at Bickenhill. | Direct evidence for the adult identity of the daughter named in the family reconstruction; it is not evidence for John's ancestry. |

FamilySearch person: [John Burr, LBK5-542](https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LBK5-542).
Assessment: Relationship and duplicate assessment

The 1751 baptism directly supports John as Elizabeth's father and Sarah as her mother. It supplies no evidence for parents of John and no birth surname for Sarah. The FamilySearch person is an identity lead and does not independently prove relationships beyond the cited record.

No compatible Bickenhill WikiTree profile for John Burr was found before Burr-5655 was created.

Original Markdown
The 1751 baptism directly supports John as Elizabeth's father and Sarah as her
mother. It supplies no evidence for parents of John and no birth surname for
Sarah. The FamilySearch person is an identity lead and does not independently
prove relationships beyond the cited record.

No compatible Bickenhill WikiTree profile for John Burr was found before
`Burr-5655` was created.
Actions: Recommended next records

Search the original Bickenhill marriage and burial registers for John and Sarah Burr, using Elizabeth's 1751 baptism as the fixed family event. Do not attach parents to John or assign Sarah a maiden surname until a record names them.

Original Markdown
Search the original Bickenhill marriage and burial registers for John and
Sarah Burr, using Elizabeth's 1751 baptism as the fixed family event. Do not
attach parents to John or assign Sarah a maiden surname until a record names
them.
Structured dossier and technical data

Machine-readable dossier · Family network

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