James Burton
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| Born | (1745-05-01)1 May 1745 Aynho, Northamptonshire |
| Died | 30 June 1825(1825-06-30) (aged 80) Oxford |
| Nationality | English |
| Spouse | Mary Anne Jenner |
James Burton (1 May 1745 – 30 Jun 1825), was an English priest from Northamptonshire. He was a senior canon of Christ Church, Oxford (1793–1825) and chaplain to King George III. He was the older brother of the barrister and judge, Charles Burton.
Burton was born in Aynho, the son of Francis Burton (1709–1777), a member of a family that could trace its descent from Ingenulfe de Burton who came to England with William the Conqueror.[1] His mother was Anne Burton, née Singer (1716–1792).
Burton was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford, entering as a chorister in 1755 and matriculating as an undergraduate in 1761.[2] He continued his education at Magdalen, gaining a B.A. in 1765 and M.A. in 1768.
In 1762, Burton was admitted as a demy by Magdalen College, a post which he retained until shortly after his marriage in 1774.[2] He took holy orders and became rectorofOver Worton, vicarofLittle Berkhamstead and incumbent at Waddesdon. He gained a B.D. in 1788, and a D.D. the following year. He was also chaplain in ordinarytoGeorge III and George IV, and became a senior canonatChrist Church, Oxford from 1793 until his death.
In 1774, Burton married Mary Anne Jenner (1751–1788). They had nine children (5 boys and 4 girls), of which two of the daughters died in infancy. The surviving children were:[1]
Burton died on 30 June 1825, and was buried at Fetcham on 7 July 1825.
