James Burton

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. Biography Early life 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. 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. He continued his education at Magdalen, gaining a B.A. in 1765 and M.A. in 1768.