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 Our research has only just begun. Much of the research was done many years ago by Clark Burwell with the help of Bruce W. David . Some of the documentation has been lost over the years. We continue to research our Genealogy Information, which is not complete and may not be 100% accurate as yet. We are currently attempting to confirm the information and continue the research. Please bear with us, as we research our Burwell Family Tree.

Our Burwell Family Tree

 Edward Burwell (B. 1579 - D. 1626) Of Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England. He married Dorthy Bedell, daughter of William Bedell of Catworth, County, Huntington, England. After Edward's death, Dorthy married Roger Wingate, distinguished for his interest in colonial affairs.

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By deed dated July 28, 1648, and recorded in York County, Mrs. Dorthy Burwell Wingate, widow of Roger Wingate, conveyed to "my well beloved son Lewis Burwell" all rents due at said Roger's decease and confirmed to the said Dorthy by the King.

Lewis Burwell I (Baptized at Ampthill 3/5/1621 - D. 11/19/1665) Of Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England. He married Lucy Higginson, daughter of Captain Robert Higginson and his wife Joanna Tokesey. Lewis came to Virginia when a mere boy with his mother and step-father, Roger Wingate. On June 12, 1648 he patented 2350 acres "lying on the north side of the York River upon Rosewell Creek" adjacent to George Menifie. This land lay in the area which by 1652 had been mentioned in a record as Gloucester County and Burwell's plantation was called "Fairfield" and later, "Carter's Creek".

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Lewis is the only "recorded issue" of Lewis Burwell I. This Lewis is sometimes referred to as "Major Lewis Burwell". The inscriptions of his tombstone at "Fairfield", giving date of his death also recited that he was a "Major" of Gloucester County and descended from the ancent family of Burwell of Bedford and North Hampton, England. In 1646 he was a member of the deputation sent to invite Charles II to come to Virginia.

Lewis Burwell II (B. - D. 12/19/1710)

He married first: Abigail Smith (B. 1636 - D. 11/12/1672)

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He married second: Martha Lear Cole, born Nansemond County, Virginia, widow of Col. William Cole and daughter of John Lear Cole and Anne Willis. She died in 1704.

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Abigail Smith was the niece of the Honorable Col. Nathanial Bacon Sr. and inherited the "Kingsmill" plantation on the James River. Richard Kingsmill patented 850 acres, and in turn, his daughter, Eliazbeth married Col. Nathaniel Bacon who left all his property to his niece, Abigail. Subsequently, the property was given by her husband, Lewis Burwell, to his son Lewis Burwell by his marriage to Martha Lear Cole.

Martha Lear Cole was the widow of Col. William Cole, who died in 1694 at the age of 56.

(Major) Nathaniel Burwell married Elizabeth Carter, and became favored son-in-law of Robert (King) Carter. Nathaniel and Elizabeth had a son, Carter Burwell, who inherited substantially from his Grandfather Carter, and he was also the builder of Carter's Grove near Williamsburg, Virginia. Carter's son, Nathanial in turn, built Carter Hall near Millwood, Virginia.

John Burwell (B. 1695 - D. 4/5/1763) was born in Gloucester or James City County, Virginia. He married Agnes Lee (B. 1708 - D.) daughter of John Lee and Agnes Hood.

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John Burwell moved from Jamestown, James City County, Virginia in 1721 and lived in Morris County, NJ. He died in NJ. John is listed as a Freeholder of Morris County, NJ, August 31, 1752, under a "list of freeholders of the Township of Morris.

One of the puzzles that many have tried to solve was the question of what would cause John to leave Virginia in 1721 and go on to New Jersey. One theory is that John would have been only 9 years old when his mother, Martha Lear Cole, died. Further, he would have been only 15 years old when his father, Lewis Burwell, died in 1710. It is "most probable" that John was looked after by his older half-brother, Nathanial Burwell, from Lewis' first marriage, until John reached his majority.

John Burwell was age 26 when his half-brother, Nathanial Burwell died in 1721. It is "most probable" that Nathanial's death prompted John to leave Jamestown (James City County), Virginia to "seek his fortune" elsewhere, thus his move to New Jersey.

Lucy Burwell, age 16, in 1609, when she became the focus of affection of the Royal Governor Francis Nicholson, who pursued her to the point of obsession for 5 years. (It is an interesting story, and for more of it, read The Virginia Dynasties, by Clifford Dowdley)

Adam Burwell was the father of John Burwell, of Port Burwell and his oldest brother Mahlon Burwell of Port Talbot, Ontario, Canada. This John Burwell wrote a letter of September 5, 1859 to George H. Burwell of Millwood, Virginia. In it, he made reference to the move that his Grandfather John Burwell had made in 1721 to New Jersey. He mentioned the old family Bible, which recorded these events. This John Burwell appeared to have researched the family history and recorded it in his papers, including the family Bible, which may have gone to the church. We have not been able to locate John's research papers or the family Bible.

Samuel Burwell (Sr.) (B. - D.) Married _______.

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No research has been done on Samuel Sr. He is designated as Sr. only to distinguish him from his son and his grandson. There may be more information about him and his children in Rockaway, Morris County, New Jersey or in "The Biographical Sketches of Loyalists of the American Revolution" (1864 edition, Vol. 1, page 277)

Samuel Burwell (Jr.) (B. 1777 - D. 7/13/1822) Born in Rockaway, New Jersey. Veteran of the War of 1812, buried in Espyville, PA Cemetary. He a married Hannah Paden (B. 1782 - D. 5/10/1822) daughter of Isaac Paden and Rebecca Garwood.

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There were suppose to have been eleven children. The will of Hannah Paden suggests that the above names may or may not be accurate. When Samuel Burwell and Hannah Paden were married, she was "read out of the faith" of the Quaker Church for having married outside the faith. A copy of Hannah Paden's will is in our documentation.

Isaac Burwell (B. 1804 - D. 1880) Was bound out at an early age to William Henry of Hartstown, PA. He is buried in South Schenango, PA Cemetary next to his first wife. He married first: Ann E. Bennett (B. 1806 - D. 1853) He married second: Jennette Blair.

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Samuel Burwell III (B. unknown - D. unknown) He married Mary A. McKee (B. 1845 - D. 1886), daughter of David McKee.

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Samuel Burwell III and Mary A. McKee were divorced. Samuel is believed to have gone west, we don't know where. The family story is that he died in Leadville, Colorado. A search was done at the Leadville Cemetary plot to no avail. Mary A. McKee Burwell is buried with her parents at Espyville, PA Cemetary.

Frank Gaige Burwell (unknown) He married Mabel W. Millen (B. 4/6/1875 - D. unknown) on January 1, 1892 by the Rev. T.F. Devaux at the M.E. Parsonage, Gehrtown, PA. At that time Frank was from Pine Township, Crawford County, PA. Mabel was from Sadsbury Township, Crawford County, PA.

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Frank Gaige Burwell and Mabel W. Millen Burwell were divorced. It is not known where Frank may have gone. Later, Mabel married Mr. Pettit, they had no children. Mabel lived in Conneaut, OH for most of her life. She worked for the Nickle Plate Railroad until her retirement.

Orlo Ray Burwell (B. 4/11/1893 - D. 2/1972)

He married first: Grace a Cherry of Albion, PA. On 7/7/1913 in Buffalo, N.Y.

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He married second: Maida Maude Warren (unknown) daughter of Riley A. Warren and Maude McArthur of Ashtabula County, OH.

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Orlo and Maida were also divorced. Orlo may have re-married a woman by the name of Dottie. He was killed in a car accident near Durango, CO. He is buried in Ironton, Ohio next to his first wife, Maida

Mildred Ruth Burwell (B. 9/12/1926 - D. 6/23/1979) Married James Howard Chek approximately 1948. They were divorced in 1960. Mildred later married Richard Buzzi and moved to Kansas.

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Sandra Lee Chek (B. 10/7/1950 - still living) Married John Hayes. Raised three children while attending Nursing School. Currently working on Master's Degree.

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