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Burris Family History
Burris Genealogy & Family TreeBurris is an English name from Hampshire, England, where the family were lords of the manor. It comes from the Old English beorg which means "hill" and referred to someone who lived near such a landmark. The earliest known ancestor--Thomas Burewe--was recorded in 1327. The family motto is Animo et fide which means "By courage and faith."
Other spellings include "Burrows," "Burrowes," "Burrough," "Burroughs," "Burroughes," and "Burgh." Notable people with the surname include American baseball player Ray Burris (Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, New York Mets), American football player Buddy Burris (Green Bay Packers), and American baseball player Al Burris (Philadelphia Phillies). The first Burris to come to America was George W. Burris in 1898.
Burris Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Lancelot Burris -- --, 1797 July 19, 1878 Virginia
- Adeline Riggs Burris -- --, 1838 April 7, 1908 Ohio
- Arthur Wesley Burris -- --, 1877 June 24, 1942 Missouri
- G4 Mary Burris -- --, 1804 December 0, 1852 Tennessee
- Frances Burris -- --, 1799 August 8, 1858 Virginia
Burris Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Vance L. Burris -- --, 1901 January 15, 1985
- Weltha E. Burris -- --, 1855 Ohio
- Louisa Amelia Burris -- --, 1792 April 27, 1839 West Virginia
- Mae Louise Burris -- --, 1897 October 21, 1989 Utah
- Tabitha Ann Burris -- --, 1846 May 11, 1914 Indiana
