George Burt

b. circa 1563, d. 1627

Parents:

Father: Nicholas Burt b. c 1530, d. Feb 1591
Mother: Joane (?) d. 1593
Last Edited: 17 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S1135] Will of Nicholas Burt of Balcombe, Sussex, England, made 1591, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 1591. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/8/439C).
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Nicholas Burt

b. circa 1565

Parents:

Father: Nicholas Burt b. c 1530, d. Feb 1591
Mother: Joane (?) d. 1593
Last Edited: 15 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S1135] Will of Nicholas Burt of Balcombe, Sussex, England, made 1591, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 1591. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/8/439C).

Nicholas Burt

b. circa 1555, d. May 1620
Last Edited: 17 Nov 2023
  • Birth*: Nicholas Burt was born circa 1555 at Sussex, England.
  • Marriage*: Nicholas Burt married Joane Faulconer on 8 May 1580 at Balcombe, Sussex, England, In his will, Nicholas mentions that John Faulconer is his brother-in-law.1
  • Residence*: In 1620 Nicholas Burt and Joane Faulconer lived at Clevers, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
  • Will*: Nicholas Burt left a will made on 21 May 1620 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.2,3
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Nicholas Burt of Clevers in Cuckfield
    People mentioned:
    Nicholas Burt, eldest son
    William Burt, son
    Anne Burt, daughter
    Joane Burt, daughter
    Richard Burt, son
    Nicholas Burt, grandchild
    Jane Burt, daughter of Richard Burt
    Richard Carver, son of Richard Carver
    Joane, his wife
    Henry Burt, son
    Ninian Burt, son
    John Faulconer, brother-in-law, overseer
    Walter Burt, overseer
    John Warden, overseer.
  • Death*: Nicholas Burt died in May 1620 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
  • Burial*: Nicholas Burt was buried on 30 May 1620 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.

Family:

Joane Faulconer d. 1628

Children:

Nicholas Burt b. 20 Feb 1581
William Burt b. c 1583
Anne Burt b. c 1585
Joane Burt b. c 1587
Richard Burt b. c 1590
Henry Burt b. c 1593
Ninian Burt+ b. c 1595

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "East Sussex Record Office; Brighton, East Sussex, England; East Sussex Wills; Reference Number: Pbt/1/1/17."
  3. [S1134] Will of Nicholas Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 21 May 1620, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 20 Jun 1620. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/17/110B).

Joane Faulconer

d. 1628
Last Edited: 17 Nov 2023

Family:

Nicholas Burt b. c 1555, d. May 1620

Children:

Nicholas Burt b. 20 Feb 1581
William Burt b. c 1583
Anne Burt b. c 1585
Joane Burt b. c 1587
Richard Burt b. c 1590
Henry Burt b. c 1593
Ninian Burt+ b. c 1595

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "East Sussex Record Office; Brighton, East Sussex, England; East Sussex Wills; Reference Number: Pbt/1/1/17."
  3. [S1134] Will of Nicholas Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 21 May 1620, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 20 Jun 1620. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/17/110B).
  4. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Nicholas Burt

b. 20 February 1581

Parents:

Father: Nicholas Burt b. c 1555, d. May 1620
Mother: Joane Faulconer d. 1628
Last Edited: 15 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Richard Burt

b. circa 1590

Parents:

Father: Nicholas Burt b. c 1555, d. May 1620
Mother: Joane Faulconer d. 1628
Last Edited: 16 Nov 2023
  • Birth*: Richard Burt was born circa 1590 at Sussex, England.
  • He was the son of Nicholas Burt and Joane Faulconer.
  • Marriage*: Richard Burt married Jane Abbott on 25 November 1616 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England, Jane ABAT, Richard son of Nicholas Burt of Clevers.1
  • Anecdote*: Jane's brother Thomas Abbott leaves £20 each to his brother-in-law Richard Burt's five children (after his brother Robert Abbott's decease) in his will dated 25 Jan 1633/34 (ESRO: PBT/1/1/23/105.)

Family:

Jane Abbott

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

William Burt

b. circa 1583

Parents:

Father: Nicholas Burt b. c 1555, d. May 1620
Mother: Joane Faulconer d. 1628
Last Edited: 15 Nov 2023

Family:

Joan White

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Anne Burt

b. circa 1585

Parents:

Father: Nicholas Burt b. c 1555, d. May 1620
Mother: Joane Faulconer d. 1628
Last Edited: 15 Nov 2023

Joane Burt

b. circa 1587

Parents:

Father: Nicholas Burt b. c 1555, d. May 1620
Mother: Joane Faulconer d. 1628
Last Edited: 15 Nov 2023

Henry Burt

b. circa 1593

Parents:

Father: Nicholas Burt b. c 1555, d. May 1620
Mother: Joane Faulconer d. 1628
Last Edited: 15 Nov 2023

Family:

Katherine Seaman

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Ninian Burt

b. circa 1595

Parents:

Father: Nicholas Burt b. c 1555, d. May 1620
Mother: Joane Faulconer d. 1628
Last Edited: 18 Nov 2023

Family:

Elizabeth Gatland

Children:

Alexander Burt b. 1 Jun 1628, d. 1644
Jane Burt b. 31 Jan 1629/30

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Katherine Seaman

Last Edited: 15 Nov 2023

Family:

Henry Burt b. c 1593

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Jane Abbott

Last Edited: 16 Nov 2023
  • Married Name: As of 25 November 1616, her married name was Burt.
  • Marriage*: Jane Abbott married Richard Burt, son of Nicholas Burt and Joane Faulconer, on 25 November 1616 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England, Jane ABAT, Richard son of Nicholas Burt of Clevers.1
  • Anecdote*: Jane's brother Thomas Abbott leaves £20 each to his brother-in-law Richard Burt's five children (after his brother Robert Abbott's decease) in his will dated 25 Jan 1633/34 (ESRO: PBT/1/1/23/105.)

Family:

Richard Burt b. c 1590

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Joan White

Last Edited: 15 Nov 2023

Family:

William Burt b. c 1583

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Ann (?)

d. 1724
Last Edited: 3 Feb 2024
  • Marriage*: Ann (?) married Walter Burt, son of William Burt and Joan Burt, circa 1674 at Sussex, England.
  • Anecdote*: I have shown Ann's marriage to Walter as c1675 but this may be wrong. The marriage to Ann may be later as a possible marriage occured on 30 Mar 1714 when a Walter Burt married Anne Peacock at Streat. This looks a possibility given their daughter Alice Burt married Thomas Buckwell at Streat also. If the later marriage is correct then there is an earlier marriage yet to be found.
  • Married Name: As of circa 1675, her married name was Burt.
  • (Witness) Will: Ann (?) is mentioned in the will of Walter Burt dated 27 March 1716 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.1
  • Will*: Ann (?) left a will made on 2 February 1719/20 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.2
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Anne Burt, widow of Cuckfield, 1720
    (ESRO: PBT 1/1/51/340)
    Made: 2 Feb 1719/20
    Proved: 4 Dec 1724, Archdeaconry of Lewes
    In the name of God Amen The second day of February in the year of our Lord saviour Jesus Christ according to the computation of the Church of England 1719/20 I Anne Burt of Cuckfield widow and relict of Walter Burt late of the said parish & county of Sussex deceased being weak in body but of good disposing mind and memory praised be God for the same and calling into mind the uncertain state of this mortal life and that all persons must once die do hereby make this my last will and testament and first I bequeath my soul to God who gave it hoping through that the meritorious death and suffering of Jesus Christ my saviour & Redeemer to have full and free pardon for all my sins and that I shall through and by virtue of Christ's death have a blessed resurrection at the last day And my body I commit to the earth to be decently buried in the churchyard of Slaugham by my husband and as for what part or portion of this world which God has been pleased to bless me withall I give will and bequeath the same in manner and form following that is to say I will give and bequeath to my son William Burt of Wivelsfield the sum of £12 and 1 silver cup to be given to him within six months after my decease by my cousin Mr Garston and the £12 given as above said to be paid to him likewise within six months after my decease by my executor hereinafter named Item I will give and bequeath to my granddaughter Mary Frances the sum of £5 and £5 for my burial being the same sum my husband gave to me in his last will and testament to be paid to her within six months after my decease by my executor hereinafter named Item I will give and bequeath to my grandson James Frances the sum of £5 which said sum is likewise to be paid within six months after my decease by my executor hereinafter named Item I will give and bequeath to my grandson Thomas Buckwell the sum of £5 which was due me from John Burt upon a bill which said bill is already in the hands of Thomas Buckwell my son-in-law Item I give to my grandsons John and Walter Smith the sum of 10 shillings a piece to buy them two rings to be paid them likewise within six months next after my decease Item all the rest of my goods and chattels ready monies plate linen woollen and everything whatsoever that belongs to me after my debts and legacies are paid and will proved and funeral expenses discharged I give will and bequeath the same to my son James Burt and Alice Buckwell and Elizabeth Jupp the same to be equally divided between them share and share alike and I do make my son James Burt whole and sole executor to this my last will and testament with that proviso that he shall and will perform everything contained in this my said will and I do declare this to be my last will and no other contained in one sheet of paper In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written
    Anne Burt
    published and declared to be my last will and testament and sealed and delivered in the presence of
    Thomas Vaughan
    The mark of Sarah Tilt
    Walter Hunter
    (Transcribed (dictated) by Geoffrey Barber, 19th January 2024.)
  • Death*: Ann (?) died in 1724 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England. Buried at Slaugham as requested in her will.
  • Burial*: Ann (?) was buried on 8 October 1724 at St Mary, Slaugham, Sussex, England, "Mrs., from Cuckfield."3
  • Probate: Her estate was probated on 4 December 1724 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Family:

Walter Burt b. 15 Dec 1649, d. Apr 1716

Children:

Walter Burt+ b. c 1675, d. 1701/2
William Burt b. 19 Aug 1677
Alice Burt b. c 1680
James Burt b. 11 Mar 1681/82
Thomas Burt b. 23 Jan 1684/85, d. May 1715
Elizabeth Burt b. 9 Oct 1687

Citations

  1. [S1131] Will of Walter Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 27 Mar 1716, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 23 Apr 1716. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/49/182).
  2. [S1133] Will of Ann Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 2 Feb 1720, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 4 Dec 1724. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/51/340).
  3. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Thomas Buckwell

Last Edited: 15 Nov 2023

Family:

Alice Burt b. c 1680

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S1133] Will of Ann Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 2 Feb 1720, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 4 Dec 1724. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/51/340).

William Jupp

Last Edited: 15 Nov 2023

Family:

Elizabeth Burt b. 9 Oct 1687

Citations

  1. [S1131] Will of Walter Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 27 Mar 1716, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 23 Apr 1716. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/49/182).
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Sarah Marchant

b. 30 October 1690

Parents:

Father: William Marchant b. 4 Feb 1644/45, d. 1706
Mother: Mary Chatfield b. c 1651, d. 1727
Last Edited: 15 Nov 2023

Family:

James Burt b. 11 Mar 1681/82

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

James Burt

b. circa 1715, d. 1780
Last Edited: 18 Jan 2024
  • Birth*: James Burt was born circa 1715 at Sussex, England.
  • Anecdote*: "---- BURT, wife of Mr. James BURT buried 20 Oct 1766 at Slaugham St Mary."1
  • Occupation*: James Burt was a yeoman in 1771.
  • Will*: James Burt left a will made on 17 September 1771 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.2
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of James Burt, Yeoman of Cuckfield, 1780
    (ESRO: PBT 1/1/64/180)
    Made: 17 Sep 1771
    Proved: 30 May 1780, Archdeaconry of Lewes
    In the name of God Amen I James Burt of Cuckfield in the County of Sussex yeoman being in good health of body and of sound perfect and well disposing mind memory and understanding praised be God, do this seventeenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy one, make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following Whereas I have surrendered into the hands of the Lord of the manor of Slaugham in the said county All that my customary or copyhold messuage or tenement barn buildings farm lands and premises with the appurtenances holden of the said manor called Portwayes situate lying and being in the Parish of Slaugham in the said county To the use of my last will and testament, Now in pursuance of the said surrender I do hereby give and devise all and singular the said messuage or tenement farm lands and premises with the appurtenances, unto my daughter Mary the wife of Richard Stedman of Cuckfield aforesaid yeoman To have and to hold the same unto my said daughter Mary Stedman and her heirs and assigns forever And Whereas I have also surrendered into the hands of the Lords of the manor of Cuckfield in the said county all that my customary or copyhold messuage or tenement, banr buildings, farm lands and premises with the appurtenances, holden of the said manor of Cuckfield called or known by the name of Ashfields or by whatsoever other name or names the same or any part thereof is are have or hath been called or known situate lying and being in Cuckfield aforesaid To the use of my last will and testament Now in pursuance of the said last recited surrender, I do hereby give and devise all and singular the said messuage or tenement barn buildings, farm lands and premises, with the appurtenances called Ashfields unto my grandaughter Mary Kelsey daughter of my late daughter Barbara deceased wife of John Kelsey of Cuckfield aforesaid yeoman To have and to hold the same unto my said grandaughter Mary Kelsey, and her heirs of her body lawfully to be begotten, charged and chargeable nevertheless with the payment of the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds thereout of lawful money of Great Britain unto my grandaughter Ann Kelsey, sister of the said Mary Kelsey to be paid her at her age of eighteen years And I hereby give and bequeath the said sum of one hundred and fifty pounds accordingly unto the said Ann Kelsey and hereby//
    charge and make chargeable the said messuage or tenement farm lands and premises called Ashfields, with the true payment of the same And in case my said grandaughter Mary shall happen to dye without leaving issue of her body lawfully to be begotten then I give and devise the said messuage or tenement farm lands and premises with the appurtenances called Ashfields unto my said grandaughter Ann Kelsey and the heirs of her body lawfully to be begotten and in default of such issue I give and devise the same premises unto my said daughter Mary Stedman, and her heirs forever, And as to all the rest residue and remainder of my goods chattels and personal estate of what nature or kind soever after payment of my just debts and funeral expences, I give and bequeath the same unto my said daughter Mary Stedman, whom I make constitute and appoint full and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament and hereby revoke all former and other wills by me made and declare this only to be my last will and testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written -James Burt- signed sealed published and declared by the said James Burt the testator as and for his last will and testament (the interlineation of the words: of her body: and the obliteration appearing in the twenty sixth line thereof being first made) In the presence of us, who have subscribed our names as witnesses to this will, In the presence of each other Richard Colchin, John Burt, Ja Waller
    The will of James Burt late of Cuckfield within the Archdeaconry of Lewes yeoman deceased was proved the thirtieth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty before the Reverend Peter Guerin Crofts Clerk Surrogate and so forth, Upon the oath of Mary Stedman the only Executrix in the said will named To whom was committed the administration of the goods etc being first sworn well and faithfully to administer the same and so forth And also that the goods etc of the said deceased do not amount unto one hundred pounds
    Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 17th January 2024 (from a copy of the will, not the original.)
  • Death*: James Burt died in 1780 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
  • Burial*: James Burt was buried on 8 February 1780 at St Mary, Slaugham, Sussex, England.1
  • Probate: His estate was probated on 30 May 1780 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Value £100.

Family:

Children:

Barbara Burt+ b. c 1740, d. Aug 1764
Mary Burt b. c 1745, d. 1795

Citations

  1. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S1132] Will of James Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 17 Sep 1771, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 30 May 1780. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/64/180).

Barbara Burt

b. circa 1740, d. August 1764

Parents:

Father: James Burt b. c 1715, d. 1780
Last Edited: 18 Jan 2024

Family:

John Kelsey d. 1779

Children:

Anne Kelsey b. 4 Feb 1763
Mary Kelsey b. 5 May 1764

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  3. [S1132] Will of James Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 17 Sep 1771, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 30 May 1780. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/64/180).

Mary Burt

b. circa 1745, d. 1795

Parents:

Father: James Burt b. c 1715, d. 1780
Last Edited: 18 Jan 2024

Family:

Richard Stedman d. 1780

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S1132] Will of James Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 17 Sep 1771, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 30 May 1780. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/64/180).
  3. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Richard Stedman

d. 1780
Last Edited: 18 Jan 2024

Family:

Mary Burt b. c 1745, d. 1795

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S1132] Will of James Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 17 Sep 1771, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 30 May 1780. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/64/180).
  3. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

John Kelsey

d. 1779
Last Edited: 18 Jan 2024

Family:

Barbara Burt b. c 1740, d. Aug 1764

Children:

Anne Kelsey b. 4 Feb 1763
Mary Kelsey b. 5 May 1764

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S1132] Will of James Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 17 Sep 1771, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 30 May 1780. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/64/180).
  3. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Ann Crunden

b. 6 July 1706

Parents:

Father: Richard Crunden d. 1717
Mother: Rose Burt b. 6 Sep 1685
Last Edited: 22 Jan 2024

Family:

Joseph Smith

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S1164] Will of Ann Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 26 May 1730, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 30 Jul 1733. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/54/175).
  3. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Rose Crunden

b. 1 September 1707, d. 1719

Parents:

Father: Richard Crunden d. 1717
Mother: Rose Burt b. 6 Sep 1685
Last Edited: 22 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Edward Crunden

b. 23 September 1708

Parents:

Father: Richard Crunden d. 1717
Mother: Rose Burt b. 6 Sep 1685
Last Edited: 15 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S1164] Will of Ann Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 26 May 1730, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 30 Jul 1733. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/54/175).

Richard Crunden

b. 8 January 1709/10, d. 1711

Parents:

Father: Richard Crunden d. 1717
Mother: Rose Burt b. 6 Sep 1685
Last Edited: 15 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Jacob Stone

Last Edited: 15 Nov 2023

Family:

Rose Burt b. 6 Sep 1685

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S1164] Will of Ann Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 26 May 1730, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 30 Jul 1733. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/54/175).

Walter Burt

b. circa 1675, d. 1701/2

Parents:

Father: Walter Burt b. 15 Dec 1649, d. Apr 1716
Mother: Ann (?) d. 1724
Last Edited: 11 Feb 2024
  • Birth*: Walter Burt was born circa 1675 at Sussex, England.
  • He was the son of Walter Burt and Ann (?)
  • Marriage License: Walter Burt and Joan Dumbrell obtained a marriage licence on 7 June 1694 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Walter of Cuckfield, Joan a spinster of the same parish.
  • Marriage*: Walter Burt married Joan Dumbrell on 7 June 1694 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.
  • Occupation*: Walter Burt was a tanner in 1701.
  • Will*: Walter Burt left a will made on 25 November 1701 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.1
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Walter Burt, Tanner of Wivelsfield, 1701/02
    (ESRO: PBT 1/1/44/153)
    Made: 25 Nov 1701
    Proved: 20 Feb 1701/02, Archdeaconry of Lewes
    In the name of God Amen I Walter Burt of Wivelsfield in the county of Sussex tanner being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory praised be God for the same and calling to mind the uncertain estate of man and that all flesh is as grass and must yield to death at one time or other and being sensible of the same do hereby make my last will and testament and First and principally I commit my soul to God who gave it hoping to have a blessed resurrection and through the merits of Jesus Christ my saviour and Redeemer to have all my sins pardoned and done away and my body I commit to the earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named And First I will that all those debts that I owe in right or equity be honestly paid within convenient time after my decease And As for what portion of the world God has been pleased to bestow upon me I will and bequeath in manner and form following (that is to say) I will and bequeath unto my youngest son Walter all my land tenements and hereditaments lying and being in Roffey Street in the parish of Horsham in the county of Sussex now in the tenure and occupation of one Francis Currington or his assigns to have and to hold the same messuage lands and premises with all and every the appurtenances to him the said Walter and his heirs forever but if my said youngest son Walter shall happen to die before he shall attain the age of one and twenty years then my mind and will is that the said lands and tenements in Roffey aforesaid shall be equally divided between my two daughters Elizabeth and Ann and if either of them shall die before they shall attain the age of one and 20 years then the survivor to have all the said lands and their heirs forever Item I give unto my said daughters Elizabeth and Ann the sum of £100 apiece to be paid to each of them when they shall attain their respective ages of one and twenty years or day of marriage which shall first happen and if any of them shall die before their said portions shall become due then my mind and will is that the survivor of them shall have all the others portion which said £200 for portions for my said daughters is to be raised out of my goods and chattels All the rest of my goods and chattels credits and ready money when my debts and legacies are paid and funeral expenses are paid and this my will proved I give and bequeath unto my youngest son Walter and his heirs and if my said son Walter shall happen to die before he attain the age of one and twenty years as aforesaid then my mind and will is that that part or portion which shall arise to him out of my stock goods and chattels shall be equally divided between my said two daughters or to the survivor of them But if it shall happen that both my said two daughters shall die before their legacies shall become due that then my mind and will is that all their portions shall be to the only use and behoof of my said son Walter and his heirs forever and my mind and will is that my loving wife shall have the tuition of my said children with the use of their portions for bringing them up provided she continue a widow but if my said loving wife shall happen to marry again then my mind and will is that my Executors hereafter named shall if they please have the tuition of my said son sons John Walter Elizabeth and Ann with the interest of their portions for the bringing them up till they shall attain their respective ages as aforesaid Item I give unto my eldest son John my lands call Nashland and Moreland at Staplefield to have and to hold the same to him and his heirs forever and I do hereby make my loving father and my brother William joint executors to this my last will and testament and doe give them 10 shillings apiece to buy each of them a ring and their reasonable charges to be allowed them in the discharging of this their executorship and I do hereby declare this to be my last will and testament annulling all former wills and testaments In Witness whereof I the said Walter Burt have hereunto set my hand and seal this five and twentieth day of November and in the 13th year of of the reign of our sovereign Lord William the third Anno Dm 1701
    Walter Burt signed
    Published and declared to be my last will and testament in the presence of
    John Harris
    Walter Hunter
    Ann Holford
    her mark
    Probate 20 Febr: 1701
    Note: the probate is partly obstructed in the image of the original will due to a fold in the paper, but in in the separate Probate Act Book the two executors are named as Walter and William Burt, identifying his father as Walter Burt.
    The estate was valued at £400 14s 5d
    (ESRO: PBT 1/3/13 page 57)
    (Transcribed (dictated) by Geoffrey Barber, 20 Jan 2024.)
  • Death*: Walter Burt died in 1701/2 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
  • Burial*: Walter Burt was buried on 11 February 1701/2 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Cuckfield, Sussex, England, "gent tanner."2
  • Probate: His estate was probated on 20 February 1701/2 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Family 1:

Joan Dumbrell

Children:

Elizabeth Burt b. 19 Oct 1696
Anne Burt b. 10 Dec 1698
Walter Burt b. 13 May 1701

Family 2:

Child:

John Burt b. 2 Dec 1694

Citations

  1. [S1138] Will of Walter Burt of Wivelsfield, Sussex, England, made 25 Nov 1701, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 20 Feb 1701/02. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/44/153).
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

John Burt

b. 2 December 1694

Parents:

Father: Walter Burt b. c 1675, d. 1701/2
Last Edited: 15 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S1138] Will of Walter Burt of Wivelsfield, Sussex, England, made 25 Nov 1701, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 20 Feb 1701/02. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/44/153).