Hello List, I'm interested in information about Joseph Burleson b. 1795 d. 1860-1870 married to Patience Ward. Is there a death date for Joseph or Patience? Is there a will or probate for Joseph? I'm trying to determine if Mary Ann Burleson who married Burrell Wright Howell is Joseph & Patience's daughter. Any and all help or direction is greatly appreciated! Daryl

Daryl, Loose ends both me. Here's another piece of your puzzle. You asked whether Joseph Burleson and his wife Patience Ward were the parents of a Mary Ann. According to Louie Burleson, 14762 C. R. 3147, Tyler, Texas 75706, the couple had a daughter named Mary Ann. I am quoting from that wonderful book, "The Heritage of Marion County, Alabama" (published 2000), in which Mr. Burleson reports: "Joseph Burleson was born 1795 in North Carolina, died 1870 in Marion County, Alabama. His wife was Patience Ward, born 1797 in North Carolina, died in 1870 in Marion County. She was the daughter of Burrell and Noma Ward. Joseph and Patience's children were Jack, Burrell, Silas, Aaron, Isaac, Joseph Jr., and Mary Ann Burleson." He cites sources: "National Census, LDS files, Biblican and other records". Please copy me on any "new" knowledge? Sharon Tomback