William "Tom" Burton Rita believes this may be the same person as Young Tom Burton of Tilden. William Thomas "Tom" Burton, b 22 Jun 1841; d 10 Sep 1902; he married Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" King 18 Oct 1865 Webster Co KY. He was the son of Larry Tolbot Burton and Martha Madison Burton. Larry Tolbot Burton was the son of William Burton, born about 1800, died before 1850 in NC. William Burton was married to Elizabeth Fredricks 16 Jan 1819 Person Co NC.

Children of William Burton and Elizabeth King are: Jemima E. "Mina" Burton; James Washington Burton; Perry J. Burton; John Henry Burton; Martha Eleanor Burton; J.Z. Burton (died at 5 days old); Ideller Catherine "Idella" Burton; Wiley W. Burton; David Thomas Burton; Sarah F. Burton; Charles "Charlie" Burton; and George Luther Burton.