George Burton was the fifth of six children known to have been born to William and Annie Graham in Fryerstown, Victoria. The others were: Richardson Taylor born 1872; Jane born 1874; Thomas born 1877; Mark born 1879; Gordon born 1886. His estate, valued at £148 was left to his youngest brother, Gordon Graham. The deceased was buried in Plot 12 of the Anglican Portion of the Youanmi Cemetery.