Joan Dumbrell

Last Edited: 15 Nov 2023

Family:

Walter Burt b. c 1675, d. 1701/2

Children:

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

Elizabeth Burt

b. 19 October 1696

Parents:

Father: Walter Burt b. c 1675, d. 1701/2
Mother: Joan Dumbrell
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).

Anne Burt

b. 10 December 1698

Parents:

Father: Walter Burt b. c 1675, d. 1701/2
Mother: Joan Dumbrell
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).

Walter Burt

b. 13 May 1701

Parents:

Father: Walter Burt b. c 1675, d. 1701/2
Mother: Joan Dumbrell
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).

Martha Tull

d. 1749
Last Edited: 19 Jan 2024
  • Married Name: As of 17 November 1698, her married name was Burt.
  • Marriage*: Martha Tull married Richard Burt, son of Walter Burt and Mary Langford, on 17 November 1698 at Sevenoaks, Kent, England, Richard of Cuckfield, Martha of ... Sussex.1
  • (Witness) Will: Martha Tull is mentioned in the will of Richard Burt dated 6 May 1742 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.2
  • Will*: Martha Tull left a will made on 9 February 1748/49 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.3
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Martha Burt, Widow of Cuckfield, 1749
    (ESRO: PBT/1/1/58/65 and HIC/755, 756)
    Made: 9 Feb 1748/49
    Proved: 5 Aug 1749, Archdeaconry of Lewes
    In the name of God Amen I Martha Burt of Brookstreet in the county of Sussex widow being in sick and weak but in body but of a sound and well disposing mind memory and understanding praised be God for the same do this 9th day of February in the year of our Lord 1748 make this my last will and testament in manner and form following First I give and bequeath unto my son Stephen Burt and to my daughter Martha the wife of Richard Stapley and Sarah the wife of Henry Gatland all my linen to be divided between them in manner following that is to say half of the coarsest to my said son Stephen and the remainder to my said daughters share and share alike also I give unto my said daughters all my wearing apparel and rings to be divided between them share and share alike my said daughter Sarah Gatland to have the first choice in the said rings I also desire that my silver tankard the be sold as soon as conveniently may be after my death and the money arising therefrom to be equally divided between my said son Stephen Burt and my said daughters Martha and Sarah share and share alike also I give unto my said two daughters my two best beds and all belonging and to my said son my worst bed and all belonging also I give and bequeath unto three of my grandchildren (to wit) Martha the daughter of Richard Stapley Martha the daughter of my son John Burt and Richard the son of my said son Stephen Burt to each of them a crown a piece in silver also I give devise and bequeath unto my said daughters Martha and Sarah and their heirs all that my freehold messuage or tenement croft of land and coppice situate lying and being in Laughton in the county of Sussex aforesaid with their and every of their appurtenances To hold the same the said Martha Stapley and Sarah Gatland there heirs and assigns to the only proper use and behoof of the said Martha Stapley and Sarah Gatland their heirs and assigns forever and I hereby charge the aforesaid messuage or tenement and lands in Laughton aforesaid with the payment of the sum of £25 in manner as hereafter is expressed that is to say to my son Richard Burt I give £10 to be paid him as soon as conveniently may be after the aforesaid land is sold, to Martha the daughter of the said Richard Burt the sum of £5 to be paid to her as soon as conveniently may be after the said land is sold and the further sum of £10 I give unto Richard the son of the said Richard Burt to be paid him when he attains his age of 21 years and in case my son Richard Burt and he said son Richard happened to die before their legacies become payable then I give thereout £5 to the said Martha the daughter of the said Richard Burt and my will is and I require my executors to pay the £10 before given unto my son Richard Burt in this manner (to wit) at four equal yearly payments after the said land is sold All the rest residue of my goods chattels and personal estate after payment of my funeral expenses I give unto my said daughters Martha and Sarah and make them joint executrixes of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former and other wills by me made In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written.
    M B The mark and seal of Martha Burt
    Signed sealed published and declared by the said Martha Burt the Testatrix as and for her last will and testament in the presence of us who have set our names as witnesses in her presence
    Fra. Chasmore
    Latt Ball
    Katherine Haslegrove
    (her mark)
    5 August 1749 then was sworn Martha the wife of Richard Stapley one of the executrixes of this will to whom was committed the burthen of the execution thereof. A power being reserved of granting of the like commission unto Sarah the wife of Henry Gatland the other executrix named in this will when she shall come in due form of law to ask same. E. Lund Sur.
    (Transcribed (dictated) by Geoffrey Barber, 19th January 2024 (from a copy of the will, not the original.))
  • Death*: Martha Tull died in 1749 at Brook Street, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
  • Probate*: Her estate was probated on 5 August 1749 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Family:

Richard Burt b. 19 Apr 1668, d. 1742

Children:

Walter Burt b. 16 Jun 1700, d. 1731
John Burt+ b. 29 Jul 1703
Richard Burt+ b. 18 Sep 1705
Martha Burt b. 29 Jan 1707/8
Sarah Burt b. 11 Nov 1709, d. 1751
Stephen Burt+ b. 12 Aug 1713, d. 1757

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S1139] Will of Richard Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 6 May 1742, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 20 Aug 1742. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/56/276).
  3. [S1159] Will of Martha Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 9 Feb 1748/49, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 5 Aug 1749. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/58/65).

Richard Burt

b. circa 1575, d. January 1611/12
Last Edited: 17 Nov 2023
  • Birth*: Richard Burt was born circa 1575 at Sussex, England; his father may be William Burt, a butcher of Cuckfield who died in 1595 and left a nuncupative will that unfortunately does not name his family members. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/9/320.)
  • Marriage*: Richard Burt married Jane Anstie alias Field on 21 September 1600 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England, spelt Feld but a variant of Field. There are other Fields in the baptism register for Cuckfield (eg. 15 May 1642 Jane son of Robert and Anne Field).1
  • Occupation*: Richard Burt was a butcher in 1611.
  • Will*: Richard Burt left a will made on 29 December 1611 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.2
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Richard Burt, Butcher of Cuckfield
    To brother-in-law Richard Aread? (probably a'Read) £20
    To brother-in-law Hugh Carver 5 shillings
    To widdow Harrys 12 pence
    To sister Jane 12 pence
    To mother Deane 12 pence
    To old mother Virgoe 12 pence
    To the ringers at his burial 2 shillings 6 pence
    To Mercey Burt, eldest daughter £10
    To Tomazine Burt, daughter, £10
    To Richard Burt, eldest son
    lands and tenements in Cuckfield called Parkers, and Baucks
    William Burt, son £40
    Wife Jane Burt, executrix
    Nicholas Hardam and Walter Chaloner overseers
    Witnesses: John Bluett, William Blundell, Thomas Gatland, Henry Gatland.
  • Death*: Richard Burt died in January 1611/12 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
  • Burial*: Richard Burt was buried on 2 January 1611/12 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
  • Probate: His estate was probated on 9 June 1612 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Family:

Jane Anstie alias Field d. 1614
  • Marriage*: Richard Burt married Jane Anstie alias Field on 21 September 1600 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England, spelt Feld but a variant of Field. There are other Fields in the baptism register for Cuckfield (eg. 15 May 1642 Jane son of Robert and Anne Field).1

Children:

Mercy Burt b. 30 Aug 1601
Tomazine Burt b. 25 Jun 1603
Richard Burt b. 27 Oct 1605
William Burt b. 3 Dec 1609
Jane Burt b. 5 Apr 1612, d. 1614

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S1140] Will of Richard Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 29 Dec 1611, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 9 Jun 1612. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/14/32).

Jane Anstie alias Field

d. 1614
Last Edited: 17 Nov 2023
  • Married Name: As of 21 September 1600, her married name was Burt.
  • Marriage*: Jane Anstie alias Field married Richard Burt on 21 September 1600 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England, spelt Feld but a variant of Field. There are other Fields in the baptism register for Cuckfield (eg. 15 May 1642 Jane son of Robert and Anne Field).1
  • (Witness) Will: Jane Anstie alias Field is mentioned in the will of Richard Burt dated 29 December 1611 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.2
  • Death*: Jane Anstie alias Field died in 1614 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
  • Burial*: Jane Anstie alias Field was buried on 2 May 1614 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England, "widow, wife of Richard, butcher."3

Family:

Richard Burt b. c 1575, d. Jan 1611/12
  • Marriage*: Jane Anstie alias Field married Richard Burt on 21 September 1600 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England, spelt Feld but a variant of Field. There are other Fields in the baptism register for Cuckfield (eg. 15 May 1642 Jane son of Robert and Anne Field).1

Children:

Mercy Burt b. 30 Aug 1601
Tomazine Burt b. 25 Jun 1603
Richard Burt b. 27 Oct 1605
William Burt b. 3 Dec 1609
Jane Burt b. 5 Apr 1612, d. 1614

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S1140] Will of Richard Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 29 Dec 1611, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 9 Jun 1612. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/14/32).
  3. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Mercy Burt

b. 30 August 1601

Parents:

Father: Richard Burt b. c 1575, d. Jan 1611/12
Mother: Jane Anstie alias Field d. 1614
Last Edited: 16 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S1140] Will of Richard Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 29 Dec 1611, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 9 Jun 1612. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/14/32).

Tomazine Burt

b. 25 June 1603

Parents:

Father: Richard Burt b. c 1575, d. Jan 1611/12
Mother: Jane Anstie alias Field d. 1614
Last Edited: 16 Nov 2023

Family:

Stephen Horley

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S1140] Will of Richard Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 29 Dec 1611, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 9 Jun 1612. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/14/32).
  3. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Richard Burt

b. 27 October 1605

Parents:

Father: Richard Burt b. c 1575, d. Jan 1611/12
Mother: Jane Anstie alias Field d. 1614
Last Edited: 16 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S1140] Will of Richard Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 29 Dec 1611, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 9 Jun 1612. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/14/32).

William Burt

b. 3 December 1609

Parents:

Father: Richard Burt b. c 1575, d. Jan 1611/12
Mother: Jane Anstie alias Field d. 1614
Last Edited: 16 Nov 2023

Family:

Joan Holland

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S1140] Will of Richard Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 29 Dec 1611, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 9 Jun 1612. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/14/32).
  3. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Jane Burt

b. 5 April 1612, d. 1614

Parents:

Father: Richard Burt b. c 1575, d. Jan 1611/12
Mother: Jane Anstie alias Field d. 1614
Last Edited: 17 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S1140] Will of Richard Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 29 Dec 1611, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 9 Jun 1612. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/14/32).
  2. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  3. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Stephen Horley

Last Edited: 16 Nov 2023

Family:

Tomazine Burt b. 25 Jun 1603

Citations

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

Joan Holland

Last Edited: 16 Nov 2023

Family:

William Burt b. 3 Dec 1609

Citations

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

Richard Burt

b. 18 September 1705

Parents:

Father: Richard Burt b. 19 Apr 1668, d. 1742
Mother: Martha Tull d. 1749
Last Edited: 19 Jan 2024

Family:

Elizabeth (?)

Children:

Elizabeth Burt b. c 1740
Martha Burt b. c 1740
Richard Burt b. c 1740

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S1139] Will of Richard Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 6 May 1742, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 20 Aug 1742. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/56/276).
  3. [S1159] Will of Martha Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 9 Feb 1748/49, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 5 Aug 1749. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/58/65).

Martha Burt

b. 29 January 1707/8

Parents:

Father: Richard Burt b. 19 Apr 1668, d. 1742
Mother: Martha Tull d. 1749
Last Edited: 16 Nov 2023

Family:

Richard Stapley

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [S1139] Will of Richard Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 6 May 1742, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 20 Aug 1742. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/56/276).
  4. [S1159] Will of Martha Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 9 Feb 1748/49, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 5 Aug 1749. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/58/65).

Sarah Burt

b. 11 November 1709, d. 1751

Parents:

Father: Richard Burt b. 19 Apr 1668, d. 1742
Mother: Martha Tull d. 1749
Last Edited: 19 Jan 2024
  • Baptism*: Sarah Burt was baptized on 11 November 1709 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.1
  • She was the daughter of Richard Burt and Martha Tull.
  • Married Name: As of circa 1735, her married name was Gatland.
  • Marriage*: Sarah Burt married Henry Gatland circa 1735 at Sussex, England.
  • (Witness) Will: Sarah Burt is mentioned in the will of Richard Burt dated 6 May 1742 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.2
  • (Witness) Will: Sarah Burt is mentioned in the will of Martha Tull dated 9 February 1748/49 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.3
  • Will*: Sarah Burt left a will made on 18 May 1751 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Bequests:
    (i) Wearing apparel and household goods to her sister, Martha, w. of Richard Stapley of Hickstead.
    (ii) Money from the sale of 4 copyhold tenements held of the Manor of Laughton called Brooks, Sevelands or Groveland, Hammonds and Martins Croft to John and Martha Burt, Martha and Sarah Stapley, her nephew and nieces, after the death of the testator's husband.
    (iii) Half part of a freehold messuage and croft of land in Laughton to Richard Stapley, her brother in law, in trust to sell and pay the interest from the proceeds to Richard Burt, her brother and after his death to give the proceeds to Elizabeth, his w., remainder to Elizabeth, their d.
    (iv) Interest on £100 to Stephen Burt, her brother
    (v) Residue of estate to Martha, her sister.
    Executrix: Martha.
    Witnesses: Elizabeth Simmonds, Ralph Beard, Henry Burtenshaw
    (ESRO: HIC/758, 759.)
  • Death*: Sarah Burt died in 1751 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
  • Probate*: Her estate was probated on 30 August 1751 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Family:

Henry Gatland

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S1139] Will of Richard Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 6 May 1742, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 20 Aug 1742. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/56/276).
  3. [S1159] Will of Martha Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 9 Feb 1748/49, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 5 Aug 1749. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/58/65).

Stephen Burt

b. 12 August 1713, d. 1757

Parents:

Father: Richard Burt b. 19 Apr 1668, d. 1742
Mother: Martha Tull d. 1749
Last Edited: 3 Feb 2024
  • Baptism*: Stephen Burt was baptized on 12 August 1713 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.1
  • He was the son of Richard Burt and Martha Tull.
  • (Witness) Will: Stephen Burt is mentioned in the will of Richard Burt dated 6 May 1742 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.2
  • Marriage*: Stephen Burt married Elizabeth Mills on 29 March 1744 at Twineham, Sussex, England.3
  • (Witness) Will: Stephen Burt is mentioned in the will of Martha Tull dated 9 February 1748/49 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.4
  • Marriage*: Stephen Burt married Ann (?) circa 1750 at Sussex, England.
  • (Witness) Will: Stephen Burt is mentioned in the will of Sarah Burt dated 18 May 1751 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
  • Occupation*: Stephen Burt was a tanner in 1757.
  • Will*: Stephen Burt left a will made on 1 May 1757 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.5
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Stephen Burt, Tanner of Cuckfield, 1757
    (TNA: PROB 11/831/416 )
    Made: 1 May 1757
    Proved: 23 Jul 1757, Prerogative Court of Canterbury
    In the name of God Amen I Stephen Burt of Cuckfield in the county of Sussex Tanner do make ordain publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say) I give and devise all that my messuage or tenement barn farm and lands with all an singular the appurtenances situate lying and being in West Grinstead in the said county and all other my lands and tenements whatsoever in West Grinstead aforesaid unto my eldest son Richard Burt and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten And in default of such issue I give and devise the said messuage or tenement and all and singular other the premises with their and every of their appurtenances unto my youngest son Walter Burt and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and in default of such issue I give and devise the said messuage or tenement and all and singular the said premises with their and every of their appurtenances unto my daughter Ann Burt and the heirs of her body lawfully begotten and in default of such issue then I give and devise the same premises with their and every of their appurtenances and I will and direct that the same shall descend and go to the right heirs of me the said Stephen Burt forever Item I give and devise all and every my tithes and titheable matters of what nature or kind so ever they be arising growing increasing issuing or payable or hereafter to arise grow increase issue or become payable out of all and every or any of my copyhold farms and lands situate lying or being in the parish of Cuckfield aforesaid or out of and from any other farms lands or tenements whatsoever within the said parish of Cuckfield unto my said son Walter Burt and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and in default of such issue I give and devise all and singular the said tithes and titheable matters with their and every of their appurtenances unto my said son Richard//
    Burt and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and in default of such issue I give and devise the said tithes and titheable matters with their and every of their appurtenances unto my daughter Ann Burt and the heirs of her body lawfully begotten and in default of such issue then I give and devise the same tithes and titheable matters with their and every of their appurtenances and I will and direct the same shall descend and go to the right heirs of me the said Stephen Burt forever item I give and bequeath unto my loving brother John Burt of Reigate in the county of Surrey Tanner and Richard Stapely of Hickstead in the parish of Twineham in the said county of Sussex Yeoman their Executors and Administrators all my ready money stock in trade and stock on my farms and lands and all my household goods linen and all other my personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever Upon Trust that they my said trustees do with all convenient speed after my decease pay and satisfy all my just debts and funeral expenses and after payment and satisfaction thereof then I give and bequeath unto my said daughter Ann Burt the sum of £400 of lawful money of Great Britain to be paid to her by my said trustees out of my said personal estate at her age of 1 and 20 years all the rest and residue of my personal estate after payment of my said debts and funeral expenses and legacy aforesaid I give and bequeath unto my dear and loving wife Ann Burt and my three children aforesaid equally to be divided between them share and share alike and if any or either of my said children shall happen to depart this life before he she or they shall attain their respective age or ages of one and 20 years then the share and part of such of my said children so dying under the age of 1 and 20 years shall go and belong unto the survivors and survivor of them or if my said daughter shall happen to depart this life under the age of 1 and 20 years then her said legacy or sum of £400 shall go and belong unto such of my said sons as shall be living at her death and shall attain their respective age or ages of one and 20 years and I do hereby make constitute and appoint my said brother John Burt and Richard Stapley executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills In Witness whereof I the said testator Stephen Burt have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of May in the year of our Lord 1757. The mark and seal of the said Stephen Burt. Signed sealed published and declared by the said testator Stephen Burt as an for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and at his request in the presence of each other attest the same
    George Woodgate
    J. Russell
    Walter Batchelor
    This will was proved at London the 23rd day of July in the year of our Lord 1757 before the right honourable Sir George Lee Knight Doctor of Laws Master Keeper or Commissary of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury lawfully constituted by the oaths of John Burt and Richard Stapley the executors named in the said will to whom administration was granted of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of the deceased having been first sworn by Commission duly to administer.
    (Transcribed (dictated) by Geoffrey Barber, 19th January 2024.)
  • Death*: Stephen Burt died in 1757 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
  • Burial*: Stephen Burt was buried on 11 May 1757 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England, "Mr."6
  • Probate: His estate was probated on 23 July 1757 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England.

Family 1:

Elizabeth Mills d. 1748

Children:

Richard Burt b. 8 Mar 1744/45
Stephen Burt b. 11 Dec 1747, d. 1750

Family 2:

Ann (?) b. c 1718, d. 1794

Children:

Stephen Burt b. 11 Apr 1751
Walter Burt b. 11 Apr 1751
Ann Burt b. 4 Apr 1753

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S1139] Will of Richard Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 6 May 1742, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 20 Aug 1742. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/56/276).
  3. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  4. [S1159] Will of Martha Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 9 Feb 1748/49, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 5 Aug 1749. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/58/65).
  5. [S1160] Will of Stephen Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 1 May 1757, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 23 Jul 1757. (TNA: PROB 11/831/416).
  6. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Walter Burt

b. 16 June 1700, d. 1731

Parents:

Father: Richard Burt b. 19 Apr 1668, d. 1742
Mother: Martha Tull d. 1749
Last Edited: 16 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,.

John Burt

b. 29 July 1703

Parents:

Father: Richard Burt b. 19 Apr 1668, d. 1742
Mother: Martha Tull d. 1749
Last Edited: 19 Jan 2024

Family:

Child:

Martha Burt b. c 1735

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S1159] Will of Martha Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 9 Feb 1748/49, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 5 Aug 1749. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/58/65).
  3. [S1160] Will of Stephen Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 1 May 1757, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 23 Jul 1757. (TNA: PROB 11/831/416).

Richard Stapley

Last Edited: 16 Nov 2023

Family:

Martha Burt b. 29 Jan 1707/8

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S1159] Will of Martha Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 9 Feb 1748/49, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 5 Aug 1749. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/58/65).
  3. [S1160] Will of Stephen Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 1 May 1757, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 23 Jul 1757. (TNA: PROB 11/831/416).

Henry Gatland

Last Edited: 16 Nov 2023

Family:

Sarah Burt b. 11 Nov 1709, d. 1751

Citations

  1. [S1159] Will of Martha Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 9 Feb 1748/49, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 5 Aug 1749. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/58/65).

Timothea Wilson

d. 1644
Last Edited: 17 Nov 2023

Family:

Walter Burt b. c 1612

Children:

Walter Burt b. 15 Apr 1638, d. May 1638
unnamed Burt b. 28 Apr 1639
Thomas Burt b. 3 Jul 1642
Walter Burt b. 6 Dec 1644

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,.

Walter Burt

b. 15 April 1638, d. May 1638

Parents:

Father: Walter Burt b. c 1612
Mother: Timothea Wilson d. 1644
Last Edited: 17 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,.

unnamed Burt

b. 28 April 1639

Parents:

Father: Walter Burt b. c 1612
Mother: Timothea Wilson d. 1644
Last Edited: 17 Nov 2023

Citations

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

Walter Burt

b. 6 December 1644

Parents:

Father: Walter Burt b. c 1612
Mother: Timothea Wilson d. 1644
Last Edited: 17 Nov 2023

Citations

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

Timothea Hall

d. 1658
Last Edited: 17 Nov 2023

Family:

Walter Burt b. c 1612

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,.

Thomas Burt

b. 3 July 1642

Parents:

Father: Walter Burt b. c 1612
Mother: Timothea Wilson d. 1644
Last Edited: 17 Nov 2023

John Burt

b. circa 1510, d. 1571

Parents:

Father: father Burt
Last Edited: 17 Nov 2023

Family:

Catherine (?)

Children:

Nicholas Burt+ b. c 1540
William Burt b. c 1545

Citations

  1. [S1141] Will of John Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 30 Mar 1693, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 20 May 1693. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/41/87).

Nicholas Burt

b. circa 1540

Parents:

Father: John Burt b. c 1510, d. 1571
Mother: Catherine (?)
Last Edited: 17 Nov 2023

Family 1:

Child:

Nicholas Burt+ b. c 1565, d. 1626

Family 2:

Isabel Hatcher d. 1610

Citations

  1. [S1141] Will of John Burt of Cuckfield, Sussex, England, made 30 Mar 1693, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 20 May 1693. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/41/87).