Samuel Burks (abt. 1680 - bef. 1756)

Born about 1680 in England

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Elizabeth (Davis) Burks — married 1703 in Hanover, Albemarle County, Virginia

Descendants

Died before 12 Feb 1756 before about age 76 in St. Annes Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia

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Biography

Samuel Burks was a Virginia colonist.

Published Summary

Samuel Burks^[1]

"Came from England about the last of the seventeenth century. Settled in New Kent county, VA, later known as Hanover county. His will was drawn up in St. Ann's Parish, Albemarle county, VA, in 1755, probated in 1756 (Will Book, p. 23-24). It mentions his wife Mary, his sons Samuel, Jr., Richard, John Peartree, Charles and daughters Elizabeth Cabell, Mary Smith, and a grandson Samuel Burks, son of Samuel Jr."

Will of Samuel Burks

Will of Samuel Burks, 6 Oct 1755, St. Anne's Parish, Albemarle Co., Virgina. Will probated 12 Feb 1756.^[2]

  I, Samuel Burks, of Saint Annes Parish, county of Albemarle, being of sound mind and memory do make and declare this to be my last will and testament. I give my son, John Peartree Burks, negro boy named Prince. To my daughter, Mary Smith, 1 negro named Lyddia. To my beloved wife, Mary Burks, durning her natural life, the use of the following slaves now belonging to me, Toby, Frank, Nan, Phillis, Tom, Simon, Flora, Bejo, Jammy, Will and Lucy as well as the use of all my houses and lands, the use of all my personal estate not already disposed of. Also to wife Mary, 200 acre tract on Cunningham Creek. After my wife's decrease the tract of land whereon I now live containing 600 acres is to be sold and money given as follows: to my daughter Elizabeth Cabell, one shilling sterling money, my son, Samuel Burks, one shilling sterling money, my son Richard Burks, one shilling sterling money; residue of said money to be equally divided between son John Peartree, Charles, daughter Mary Smith and grandson Samuel Burks, son of my son Samuel or representatives.

  Lastly, I do appoint my said wife Mary Burks and my friend John Smith, Jr., Executors of this my last will and testament. In witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 6th day of October in the year of Our Lord 1755. The will was witnessed by Samuel Hopkins, Jos. Thompson and William Moore.

Land Patent

John Nash purchased property in Goochland Co., VA on the Branches of the Byrd & the Branches of Deep Creek, of Lickinghole, adj. acres of Thomas Tindalls, acres of Samuel Burks I, to Waters's line (pg. 286) Aug. 21, 1734^[3]

FamilySearch.org: Samuel Burks Sr LKYS-DXN​​, Birth 1680 Hanover Co., VA Death 12 February 1756 St. Anne's Parish, Albemarle Co., VA Spouse: Mary Davis LKYS-855​​, Birth 16 May 1685 Hanover Co., VA Death after 12 February 1756 Albemarle, VA Marriage: 1703 St. Anne's Parish, Albemarle Co., VA

Sources

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1. ↑ "Samuel Burks who came from England to New Kent Virginia" in "The Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterty
2. ↑ Albemarle County Archive Records, Will Book 2, Pages 23-24
3. ↑ V.G.S.Q., Vol. XXIV, Number 1: Land Patent Book 15

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