Gary and Alice Burlington Battersby

Alice is one of Phyllis and Joe Burlington's girls.

Alice's Birthday

Remembering Alice on her birthday.


Alice Irene Burlington
was born on Sept. 18, 1920
in Montvale, New Jersey
Her parents were Harry J. and Ella Augusta Mauchet Burlington.

Here are a few pictures of Alice

Andrew Wiley

Andrew is the son of Hugh Wiley and Julie Keahon Wiley, and the grandson of Harold Keahon and Ethel Burlington Keahon. Those of us who attended Doris Burlington's memorial service had the opportunity to enjoy his company, and were very impressed by his dynamic energy.

Here's the evite to Andrew's September event: http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=EYXGOFQKKBZUVGRQENUA&li=iq&src=email&trk=aei6

At last, pictures of Teddy!

Here are some great pictures of Patsy's new grandson Teddy DuRie and his family.

Cousin Bob Burlington sent in this nice photo of Grandma and Grandpa Burlington sitting in the backyard of their home in Montvale NJ. Notice Ella's corsage: was it Mother's Day or Easter? I remember how I loved their garden (this was my first home, where my mother and I lived until my father returned from the war). Grandpa B. used to feed me baby vegetables from his garden! And honey from a green glass plate, fed with a gold spoon!

Bob also sent me a book entitled The Outdoor Heritage of New Jersey, which was co-authored by grandpa when he was a on the Board of the New Jersey Fish and Game Commission. You can find it on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Heritage-New-Jersey/dp/B000DZG0YW/ref=sr_1_1/104-5668244-0159955?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188927552&sr=1-1

Harry J. was a great lover of nature, and we remember how he loved to hunt and fish, but we need to understand how this fit into his overall vision for the land: he was a great conservationist and one of the earliest environmentalists. Someday I hope to get down to Trenton NJ to research the contributions he made to the environment. More on that one of these days...

Memorial Service for Doris Burlington

On Saturday June 2, members of the Burlington family and friends gathered together in Nanuet for the memorial service and burial of Doris Mary Burlington - their mother, aunt, sister-in-law or friend. It was wonderful to bask in the Burlington energies. I guess the ancestors were out in full force, because I was feeling absolutely heady that day! Some beautiful things were said about Aunt Doris, and with a little bit of serendipity we will be seeing some of them here. For now, here are a few pictures: http://burlingtonfamily.com/DMB/

Welcome, Burlingtons!

Pamela says: I started this blog so we can all have a communal spot to meet online, share family news and history, build an archive, post pictures and discuss anything of interest to the Burlington family. All are welcome and are urged to participate. I hope we get some good dialogs going. So step on in!
--Pamela Somers

Patsy says: Hello Burlington Family! It was with great pride and joy that I gathered with my Mother,Mary Burlington to attend the Celebration of Life of Doris Burlington.It was wonderful to be with the cousins who came and to share family memories.Our ancestors were with us in spirit and as I said a prayer at my grandparents' graves, I thought of my grandaughter, Ella, who was named after Grandma Burlington.Much love to all,especially to Walter and Craig. Patsy Burlington Madden, daughter of Mary and William Burlington.
----Patsy Burlington Madden

Bob says: I'm happy that you've started this blog. Cousin Julianne sent me the memorial program for Aunt Doris and she mentioned that there was "something" online. I think your blog is a great idea. I did some geneology work years ago which I shared with your mother. I think she sent it on to everyone. I have also came across a book by Grandpa Burlington "The Outdoor Heritage of New Jersey" written in 1937 when he was Executive Secretary of the NJ Fish and Game Commission. It's an interesting little book which describes all the different wild species in NJ and which emphasizes the need for education about wild animals and the environment. I think there are copies available on amazon.com, but I would be happy to sent my copy to you.
----Bob Burlington