Margaret Jones Burleigh

Biography

Margaret Jones Burleigh was born in 1817 and buried at The Woodlands in 1891, leaving behind the gentle echo of a life touched by a nation’s transformation. While her personal story remains largely unrecorded, her presence within such a storied cemetery indicates a woman whose relationships and quiet contributions welcomed remembrance.

Throughout the gardens of The Woodlands, Burleigh’s resting place offers solace to descendants and admirers who honor her justly held place among the people who shaped their times.