Robert Burton Sr (bef. 1660 - abt. 1724)

Born before 1660 in Henrico, Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Nowell) Burton — married 1686 in Henrico, Virginia

Descendants

Died about 1724 after about age 64 in James City, Virginia [uncertain]

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Biography

Robert Burton Sr was a Virginia colonist.

Robert was the son of John Burton and Rachel Hutchins.

He married Mary Noell (b. abt 1665). She was the daughter of John Noell and Lydia Perkins. They had at least one son named Hutchins (F.A.G. #77346962) who married Susanna Allen.^[1]"""Note:"""DOB on Find a Grave given as 1660 which conflicts with estimated date of marriage.

Robert Burton was often mentioned in Henrico records, and during his life inherited and amassed a considerable estate. He was perhaps the most successful Burton of his generation. He was referred to in contemporary records as "Mr." which had social significance in that era. He held 1600 acres of land in 1701, and he is known to have held at least 2 public offices, that of Constable, and Road Surveyor. The Will of Robert Burton, son of John "of Longfield" Burton, Immigrant Ancestor, cannot be found, but Robert Burton and his wife, Mary Nowell, are known to have been the parents of at least 5 Children. On other data found, Robert is said to have married Mary Hutchins, daughter of Noel Hutchins!?? Robert has 1300 acres in 1704. Robert was burried on his own plantation, "Longfield." ^[2]

"ROBERT BURTON, 1300 acs. Henrico Co., on N. side of James Riv., 6 June 1699, p. 187. Beg. at Lilly Valley, to COLE's run, nigh Cornelius Cr., over Mr. BEAUCHAMPT's path, &c. Granted EDWARD HATCHER 6 Oct. 1675, deserted, & now granted by order, &c. Imp. of 26 pers.*"^[3]

"ROBERT BURTON, Senr., 300 acs. Henrico Co., in Varina Par., on E. side of Carneleses Cr., by PARKER's Path, 25 Apr. 1701, p. 307. Trans. of 6 pers.* Note: 6 rights paid for to WM. BYRD, Esqr., Auditor."^[4]

"ROBERT BURTON, 17 A., 3 R., (N.L.), Henrico Co., in Varina Par., N. side of James Riv., on head of Long Field patent, adj. THOMAS TAYLOR, & WILLIAM BURTON, 15 July 1717, p. 324. Imp. of ALEXANDER HATTON."^[5]

Robert died in 1724. He is buried at the Longfield Plantation - Burton Family Cemetery, Henrico County, Virginia. ^[1]

Will

The Burton Chronicles reads Henrico wills book v,115 dated feb 12 1689 probated april 1 1690-

unto my son robert burton -my land and plantation whereon i live- unto my son william burton-the plantation whereon he lives called the levell. ect. the rest is basically household things like bed for rachael.

Marriage & Children

Robert Burton m Mary Nowell

Marriage: Charles City,

Date: 1686

Place: Henrico Co., VA^[6]

They had:

1. John Burton
2. Robert Burton
3. Nowell Hunt Burton
4. Hutchins Burton
5. Benjamin Burton
6. Magdaline Burton

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188279640/robert-burton : accessed 22 March 2022), memorial page for Robert Burton Sr. (1660–1724), Find A Grave: Memorial #188279640 citing Longfield Plantation - Burton Family Cemetery, Henrico County, Virginia, USA ; Maintained by Carole Conrad (contributor 46532185) .
2. ↑ Source, Burton Genealogy of Marlene Burton DeLung & Peggy Burton Rich; Salem, Virginia; published on-line.
3. ↑ EARLY VIRGINIA FAMILIES ALONG THE JAMES RIVER: Their Deep Roots and Tangled Branches, Henrico County--Goochland County Virginia Compiled by LOUISE PLEDGE HEATH FOLEY, Volume One. Page 36 [Abstracts of Land Patents of Henrico County and Goochland County, including selected patents from Charles City, Chesterfield, and Powhatan Counties 1624--1732] Patent Book Number 9.
4. ↑ EARLY VIRGINIA FAMILIES ALONG THE JAMES RIVER: Their Deep Roots and Tangled Branches, Henrico County--Goochland County Virginia Compiled by LOUISE PLEDGE HEATH FOLEY, Volume One. Page 37 [Abstracts of Land Patents of Henrico County and Goochland County, including selected patents from Charles City, Chesterfield, and Powhatan Counties 1624--1732] Patent Book Number 9
5. ↑ EARLY VIRGINIA FAMILIES ALONG THE JAMES RIVER: Their Deep Roots and Tangled Branches, Henrico County--Goochland County Virginia Compiled by LOUISE PLEDGE HEATH FOLEY, Volume One. Page 53 [Abstracts of Land Patents of Henrico County and Goochland County, including selected patents from Charles City, Chesterfield, and Powhatan Counties 1624--1732] Patent Book Number 10.
6. ↑ Source: #S15 Data: Text: Date of Import: Dec 16, 2003