Son of David Burnett and Catherine Upchurch Burnett.

Brother of:
[David Jackson Burnett]
Isabella Burnett Gupton
John Edward Burnett
William Burnett(1856-unk)
Rosa A Burnett Gupton

Married to Jane Burnett on June 9, 1867 in Franklin County, North Carolina.

David and Jane were the parents of:
Mary E Burnett(1868-unk)
Eva Burnett Gupton
Lula Burnett Upchurch
Romie Jackson Burnett
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1860 United States Federal Census
Name: David Burnett
Age: 11
Birth Year: abt 1849
Gender: Male
Home in 1860: Franklin, North Carolina
Post Office: Louisburg
Dwelling Number: 120
Family Number: 119
Household Members:
Name Age
David Burnett 35
Catherine Burnett 30
David Burnett 11
Elizabeth Burnett 8
John Burnett 6
William Burnett 4

North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979
Name: David J Burnett
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 09 Jun 1867
Event Place: Franklin County, North Carolina
Sex: Male
Father's Name: David Burnett, Sr
Mother's Name: Catherine Burnett
Spouse's Name: Jane Burnett
Spouse's Sex: Female
Spouse's Father's Name: John Burnett
Spouse's Mother's Name: Leathy Burnett

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: David Burnett
Age in 1870: 21
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: North Carolina
Dwelling Number: 15
Home in 1870: Gold Mine, Franklin, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Louisburg
Occupation: Farmer Tenout
Cannot Read: Y
Cannot Write: Y
Male Citizen over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 60
Household Members:
Name Age
David Burnett 21
Jane Burnett 24
Mary Burnett 2

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: D. J. Burnett
Age: 25
Birth Date: Abt 1855
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1880: Gold Mine, Franklin, North Carolina
Dwelling Number: 64
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Jane Burnett
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Cannot Read: Yes
Cannot Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
D. J. Burnett 25
Jane Burnett 30
Mary E. Burnett 12
Eaves Burnett 7
Lula Burnett 3

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Daon J Burnett
Age: 54
Birth Date: Nov 1845
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1900: Gold Mine, Franklin, North Carolina
Sheet Number: 6
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 104
Family Number: 107
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Jayne Burnett
Marriage Year: 1870
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's name: Catherine Burnett
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Months Not Employed: 0
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
House Owned or Rented: O
Farm or House: F
Household Members:
Name Age
Daon J Burnett 54
Jayne Burnett 45
Romey J Burnett 19
Catherine Burnett 70

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: David J Burnitt
Age in 1910: 63
Birth Year: abt 1847
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1910: Goldmine, Franklin, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Jane Burnett
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Mechanic
Industry: Retail Groceries
Employer, Employee or Other: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Farm or House: House
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 42
Household Members:
Name Age
David J Burnitt 63
Jane Burnett 60

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: David J Burnett
Age: 75
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1920: Gold Mine, Franklin, North Carolina
House Number: Farm
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Jane Burnett
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Merchant
Industry: General
Employment Field: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
David J Burnett 75
Jane Burnett 74

North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976
Name: David Jack Burnett
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 80
Birth Date: 6 Nov 1848
Birth Place: Franklin, North Carolina
Death Date: 30 Oct 1929
Death Place: Gold Mine, Franklin, North Carolina
Father: David Burnett
Mother: Catherine Upchurch
Spouse: Jane Burnett
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North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011
Name: David Burnett
Gender: Male
Bond date: 10 Feb 1848
Bond Place: Franklin, North Carolina
Spouse: Catharine Upchurch
Spouse Gender: Female
Event Type: Bond

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Catherine Burnett
Age in 1870: 40
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: North Carolina
Dwelling Number: 14
Home in 1870: Gold Mine, Franklin, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Louisburg
Occupation: Farmer Tent
Cannot Read: Y
Cannot Write: Y
Personal Estate Value: 200
Inferred Children:
Isabella Burnett
Rosa Burnett
Household Members Age
Catherine Burnett 40
Isabella Burnett 17
Rosa Burnett 10
John Burnett 15

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Catherine Burnett
Age: 50
Birth Date: Jul Abt 1830
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1880: Gold Mine, Franklin, North Carolina
Dwelling Number: 64
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Works On Farm
Cannot Read: Yes
Cannot Write: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Korney J. Burnett 10/12
Catherine Burnett 50 Mother
Rossa Burnett 18 Daughter