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Twin of Elizabeth.

Birth noted in the Registers of North Farnham Parish for 1663-1814 available in Hampton Library.


Under notes on Richmond County Wills from the Book in the Hampton Library "think title Virginia Wills or something" Big blue book pg 328
Under heading "Richmond County Wills"
"(2) Will of Cuthbert Webb, dated January 25, 1781, proved August 2, 1782. Legatees: Mother Frances, sister-in-law Winney Webb, brother Charles, brother Isaac, to godson James Cuthbert Williamson, two negroes at the death of"my sister Singleton", nephew George Harrison, niece Frances Harrison, god-daughter Priscilla Webb, godsons John Hill and John Edmundson. Brother and friend, Robert Singleton executors."

In BURTON CHRONICLES OF COLONIAL VIRGINIA, pub. 1933, pp.65-71, Francis Burton Harrison does not follow the descendants of John Burton [!1730-1799] beyond 1801. He states “This English line was evidently absorbed by marriages with the French Huguenots from nearby Manakin Town.” His treatment of two previous generations, starting in 1665 with John Burton and Elizabeth Fowler is more full. Another source treating several members of the third Burton generation is a review by James Branch Cabell in the William & Mary Quarterly, vol. 26, p.111ff. In the 4th generation, I’m researching Lucy Burton who m. 1806 George Hereford in Russell Co. KY. Additions, corrections and comments are welcome.

GENERATION 1: p.23 ff
Poss. Thomas or William Barton b. 1605, were headrights of Alice Edlow of Lilly Valley, Henrico Co. VA in 1636. Richard Burton m. 1605 in Southwark to Katherine Christian may also have been the father of Thomas Burton


GENERATION 2: p.32 ff
Thomas Burton of Cobbs, sole in 1704, [~1630~1685] m. Susannah ALLEN, d/o Valentine Allen & Mary PAGE. Susannah m2.1686 John Stewart, a glover and a constable. Children:
1
Thomas [1664~1691], fisherman, m. Elizabeth ..., had no surviving children.
Elizabeth m 2. John Buchannon in Boston MA. Thomas Burton prob. m. in MA & d. at sea.
2
John [1666-1754] in Dale Parish, later Chesterfield Co. VA. See ff.
3
Isaac [~1667>1736] m. ...
4
Abraham [1669-1736] of Deep Creek, later Amelia Co. m. Anne Featherstone
5
Ann m.8 Aug. 1693 Bartholomew Stovall Their children were Bart., George, Thos., Wm. & Margaret Stovall Wyles.
Ann may have married William Hatcher, Charles , 1725 John Saunders [1665-1736].

GENERATION 3: p.33 ff
John Borton [1666-1754] m. by 1687 Elizabeth FOWLER [~1669-1757],
d/o Samuel Fowler & Elizabeth ...
Elizabeth Fowler Burton’s will was probated 1 June 1759. It is abstracted by Priscilla Harris Cabell’s TURF AND TWIG, p.389, and contains bequests to grandchildren William SHEPORD, Charles PAIN & Ann PAIN. To others [presumably also grandchildren] Elizabeth GRESEL, Judith BURTON, Isac SHEPORD, Arobello BURTON, Jane TURPIN. Elisabeth’s executor was Wm. Shepord. Witnesses were Gearrard Ellyson, Aquilar Snelling & Ann Snelling.
Note: Elizabeth Gresel-Grizzell-Griselle b~1730 may be d/o George & may have m~1751 John Handley in Augusta VA. The name may be French, and almost unique to Chesterfield VA.
Children:
1
Thomas [~1689~1715- ] m~1711 to Elizabeth[?] WARD b~1685, d/o Capt. Seth Ward [1661-1707] of Sheffield and Ann HATCHER. Seth was s/o Richard & Elizabeth Ward. Thomas Burton was uardian of her brother, Benjamin Ward, in 1713. Got 85 acres from father in 1736. See pp.57-54.
2
Sarah [~1690 <1754] m.William SHEPARD [~1680<1741]. William & Sarah Shepard had at least two children, Isack and William, b. by 1757. The boys are mentioned in their grandmother’s will.
3
William [~1691~1751] m1~1736 Elizabeth [Betsy] POVALL. Wiliam testified against James Franklin in 1722. See pp.57-58. They had at least five children: Martin b~1740, Marcia b~1742, Lucy b~1744, Elizabeth b.13 Dec 1746, & William b~1748. Elizabeth m. 4 Mar.1775 Obadiah Smith in Henrico VA.

[This William Burton may also have m2~1749 Maryan DAVID b~1720 d/o Pierre David & Anne ...... of King William Parish. After William Burton’s death, Maryan m2~1753 her cousin Stephen Easley [1718-1803], s/o John Easily & Mary Benskin. The David family was prominent in LaRochelle, France. If this William did mary Maryan, Betsy Povall may have died in childbirth ~1748 and left him with five motherless children]
4
John [~1693-1747] m~1717 Elizabeth WARE. [Blevin? Flowers?] see ff.
Note that John predeceased his father. The wills of both of John’s parents mention a grandaughter, Arabella, poss. this John’s daughter.
5
Thomas [~1694-1773] m~1720 Johanna HANCOCK? Their children included
Thomas b~1723 & John b~1726. The Johanna Hancock [~1694-1771] who m.1725 John Branch was prob. d/o Robert Hancock [~1652-1708] & Johanna Lygon. A Samuel Hancock may have had a da. Johanna.
6
Samuel [~1695 May have been f/o the Judith Burton, mentioned in her grandmother’s will.
7
James [~1716- ] m~1734 Judith PAINE in Henrico VA. James got 85 acres from father in 1734. They had at least 2 sons, Thomas [~1736>1790] & James [b~1738 near Charlotte VA & d.9 Sep.1814 in Pulaski KY].
6
Sarah [~1697 m~1718 Williams JACKSON. Jackson was b~1690 in Cowick, Snaith, Yorkshire, England and c. 26 Nov.1738 in Dale Parish, Henrico. Jackson was s/o Ralph R. Jackson & Leah Williams? Neale.
7
Elizabeth [~1699 m~1725 Philip TURPIN [~1700-1767], s/o Philip Turpin & Martha Skrim. Philip & Elizabeth had a da. Jane Turpin b.by 1757.
8
Susannah [~1701 m~1736 John??? TANNER
9
Phebe [~1703 m~1735 John? JOHNSON [a widower?]
[a John Johnson, s/o John Johnson & Lucretia Massey, m,6 Aug. 1725 Elizabeth Ellyson, d/o Gerard Ellyson & Ann Myhill/Myles, in Henrico. A Phebe Johnson m.1776 Henry Gray in James City or Goochland]
10
Ann Borton [~1705-1736] m1.5 Oct. 1725 John Saunders, s/o John Saunders & Mary Risle?, a widower? who d.1736 in Goochland. Ann m2. Charles PAIN.
The 1757 will of Elizabeth Fowler Burton mentions grandchildren Charles and Ann Pain. Paine may have m2.Marie (Dupre) Delpish by 1737 and he d. 1747.
His daughters Priscilla & Sarah Pain may have been by second marriage.
11
Isaiah/Esar [~1707- ] m~1730 Obedience...... Ezar got 85 acres near Manikin Town from his father in 1728.




GENERATION 4: p.45 & 58-61
John Burton of Pokoshock & Falling Run [~1693-1747], m~1717 Elizabeth WARE, niece of Caleb Ware who m. 1707 Bethenia Douglas? Unlikely d/o b.1696 of Jacob Ware & Susana Adams in Westover, Henrico.
In 1741 John patened land on Nisom’s Branch of Swift Creek, on the later boundary between Chesterfield and Cumberland counties, and bordering lands of Henry Hatcher, James Farley and James Hill. In 1742 he was a road surveyor near Upper Tomahawk Creek, a headdwater of Falling Creek, with Henry Hatcher, Josiah Hatcher and Edward Logwood. In 1742 John also patened 433 acres adjoining land of Edward Harrison, Henry Hatcher, & others. In 1743 John joined his neighbors, Robert Ashurst and Ed. Logwood, as appraisers of Henry Hatcher’s estate. In 1745 John, with his brother Thomas and nephew Tomas, assisted John Hancock maintaining the road from Pocoshock to Falling Creek.
In 1746 John made provision for his two oldest sons, John and Robert, deeding each 100 acres in Dale Parish. Witnesses were George Turner, Henry Hatcher and Thos. Gipson. This John, grandson of Thomas Burton of Cobbs, made his will in 1740. It was witnessed by Josiah Hatcher & John Popham, and probated in 1747.
Children:
1.
John b~1719 Dale Parish m~1744 Elizabeth ......of Drewry’s bluff, Chesterfield VA. In 1762 a John Burton witnessed the will of Thomas Gipson of Chesterfield with Jacob and Robert Ashurst.
2.
Robert [~1725~1810] Dale Parish, Chesterfield, m.1752 Sarah JORDAN [?] in Buckingham VA & moved to SC in 1752, when he sold land to Josiah Hatcher of 30 L, adjoining Henry Hatcher, Wm Harrison, Caleb & Joseph Burton on Nissom’s Branch & Cumberland Co.
3.
Caleb [~1726>1746] b. in Dale Parish.
By 1757 Caleb & John were living in Augusta VA. They received 26 L for 150 acres on N. side of Nisom’s Branch in Chesterfield, adjoining James Farley, Mary Harrison, Henry Baker, Godfrey Hill on the S. side of Nissom’s Branch. Witnesses were Jacob Ashurst, Henry Hatcher Jr. and Henry Baker.
4.
Joseph b~1728 Dale Parish VA & d. Feb.1811 in Abbeville SC. Joseph m. Dec. 1754 Mary Elizabeth SALLING in Augusta Co. VA. She was d/o John Peter Salling & Ann ......
As the youngest son, Joseph received his father’s house and stayed in Chesterfield. In 1753 Josiah Hatcher sold Henry Baker land adjoining Harrison, Caleb Burton, Joseph Burton, Henry Hatcher Jr. The indenture was witnessed by Phillip Bryan, Edwarad Hill and Henry Gipson. In 1756 Joseph Burton, then of Augusta, sold 184 acres, excluding the plot where his father was burried, to Christopher Robinson adjoining Joseph Starkey, John Burton & Caleb Burton. Witnesses were Jacob Ashurst, Gerrard Ellison & Joseph Starkey.
6. Agnes b~1719 Dale Parish, m~1742 Henry FARMER [~1718- ], s/o Henry Farmer [1686-1753] & Sarah Ward.
7. Elizabeth b~1725 Dale Parish, .
8. Sarah [~1730-1785] b. Dale Parish, m~1752 George HANCOCK in Chesterfield VA
9. Joannah/Joan [~1731~1758] Dale Parish, m~1756 Capt. Noel BURTON b.27 Apr 1729 in Henrico, s/o Hutchins Burton & Judith Allen. This Capt. Noel Burton possibly married 3 times, ~1761 to Mary Mathews. Capt. Noel Burton died 1763 in Mecklenburg VA. He is easily confused with other Noel Burtons, and I have probably done so since I am using secondary sources.
10. Mary [~1736~1770] Dale Parish, m~1759 Cuthbert WEBB, [~1736-1781] s/o Isaac Webb & Frances BARBER.

Twin of Elizabeth.

Birth noted in the Registers of North Farnham Parish for 1663-1814 available in Hampton Library.


Under notes on Richmond County Wills from the Book in the Hampton Library "think title Virginia Wills or something" Big blue book pg 328
Under heading "Richmond County Wills"
"(2) Will of Cuthbert Webb, dated january 25, 1781, proved August 2, 1782. Legatees: Mother Frances, sister-in-law Winney Webb, brother Charles, brother Isaac, to godson James Cuthbert Williamson, two negroes at the death of"my sister Singleton", nephew George Harrison, niece Frances Harrison, god-daughter Priscilla Webb, godsons John Hill and John Edmundson. Brother and friend, Robert Singleton executors."


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In BURTON CHRONICLES OF COLONIAL VIRGINIA, pub.1933, pp.65-71, Francis Burton Harrison does not follow the descendants of John Burton [!1730-1799] beyond 1801. He states “This English line was evidently absorbed by marriages with the French Huguenots from nearby Manakin Town.” His treatment of two previous generations, starting in 1665 with John Burton and Elizabeth Fowler is more full. Another source treating several members of the third Burton generation is a review by James Branch Cabell in the William & Mary Quarterly, vol. 26, p.111ff. In the 4th generation, I’m researching Lucy Burton who m.1806 George HEREFORD in Russell Co. KY. Additions, corrections and comments are welcome.

GENERATION 1: p.23 ff
Poss. Thomas or William Barton b~1605, were headrights of Alice Edlow of Lilly Valley, Henrico Co. VA in 1636. Richard Burton m.1605 in Southwark to Katherine Christian may also have been the father of Thomas Burto


GENERATION 2: p.32 ff
Thomas Burton of Cobbs, sole in 1704, [~1630~1685] m. Susannah ALLEN, d/o Valentine Allen & Mary PAGE. Susannah m2.1686 John Stewart, a glover and a constable. Children:
1
Thomas [1664~1691], fisherman, m. Elizabeth ..., had no surviving children.
Elizabeth m2. John Buchannon in Boston MA. Thomas Burton prob. m. in MA & d. at sea.
2
John [1666-1754] in Dale Parish, later Chesterfield Co. VA. See ff.
3
Isaaac [~1667>1736] m. ...
4
Abraham [1669-1736] of Deep Creek, later Amelia Co. m. Anne Featherstone
5
Ann m.8 Aug. 1693 Bartholomew Stovall Their children were Bart., George, Thos., Wm. & Margaret Stovall Wyles.
Ann may have married William Hatcher, Charles , 1725 John Saunders [1665-1736].

GENERATION 3: p.33 ff
John Borton [1666-1754] m. by 1687 Elizabeth FOWLER [~1669-1757],
d/o Samuel Fowler & Elizabeth ...
Elizabeth Fowler Burton’s will was probated 1 June 1759. It is abstracted by Priscilla Harris Cabell’s TURF AND TWIG, p.389, and contains bequests to grandchildren William SHEPORD, Charles PAIN & Ann PAIN. To others [presumably also grandchildren] Elizabeth GRESEL, Judith BURTON, Isac SHEPORD, Arobello BURTON, Jane TURPIN. Elisabeth’s executor was Wm. Shepord. Witnesses were Gearrard Ellyson, Aquilar Snelling & Ann Snelling.
Note: Elizabeth Gresel-Grizzell-Griselle b~1730 may be d/o George & may have m~1751 John Handley in Augusta VA. The name may be French, and almost unique to Chesterfield VA.
Children:
1
Thomas [~1689~1715- ] m~1711 to Elizabeth[?] WARD b~1685, d/o Capt. Seth Ward [1661-1707] of Sheffield and Ann HATCHER. Seth was s/o Richard & Elizabeth Ward. Thomas Burton was uardian of her brother, Benjamin Ward, in 1713. Got 85 acres from father in 1736. See pp.57-54.
2
Sarah [~1690 <1754] m.William SHEPARD [~1680<1741]. William & Sarah Shepard had at least two children, Isack and William, b. by 1757. The boys are mentioned in their grandmother’s will.
3
William [~1691~1751] m1~1736 Elizabeth [Betsy] POVALL. Wiliam testified against James Franklin in 1722. See pp.57-58. They had at least five children: Martin b~1740, Marcia b~1742, Lucy b~1744, Elizabeth b.13 Dec 1746, & William b~1748. Elizabeth m. 4 Mar.1775 Obadiah Smith in Henrico VA.

[This William Burton may also have m2~1749 Maryan DAVID b~1720 d/o Pierre David & Anne ...... of King William Parish. After William Burton’s death, Maryan m2~1753 her cousin Stephen Easley [1718-1803], s/o John Easily & Mary Benskin. The David family was prominent in LaRochelle, France. If this William did mary Maryan, Betsy Povall may have died in childbirth ~1748 and left him with five motherless children]
4
John [~1693-1747] m~1717 Elizabeth WARE. [Blevin? Flowers?] see ff.
Note that John predeceased his father. The wills of both of John’s parents mention a grandaughter, Arabella, poss. this John’s daughter.
5
Thomas [~1694-1773] m~1720 Johanna HANCOCK? Their children included
Thomas b~1723 & John b~1726. The Johanna Hancock [~1694-1771] who m.1725 John Branch was prob. d/o Robert Hancock [~1652-1708] & Johanna Lygon. A Samuel Hancock may have had a da. Johanna.
6
Samuel [~1695 May have been f/o the Judith Burton, mentioned in her grandmother’s will.
7
James [~1716- ] m~1734 Judith PAINE in Henrico VA. James got 85 acres from father in 1734. They had at least 2 sons, Thomas [~1736>1790] & James [b~1738 near Charlotte VA & d.9 Sep.1814 in Pulaski KY].
6
Sarah [~1697 m~1718 Williams JACKSON. Jackson was b~1690 in Cowick, Snaith, Yorkshire, England and c. 26 Nov.1738 in Dale Parish, Henrico. Jackson was s/o Ralph R. Jackson & Leah Williams? Neale.
7
Elizabeth [~1699 m~1725 Philip TURPIN [~1700-1767], s/o Philip Turpin & Martha Skrim. Philip & Elizabeth had a da. Jane Turpin b.by 1757.
8
Susannah [~1701 m~1736 John??? TANNER
9
Phebe [~1703 m~1735 John? JOHNSON [a widower?]
[a John Johnson, s/o John Johnson & Lucretia Massey, m,6 Aug. 1725 Elizabeth Ellyson, d/o Gerard Ellyson & Ann Myhill/Myles, in Henrico. A Phebe Johnson m.1776 Henry Gray in James City or Goochland]
10
Ann Borton [~1705-1736] m1.5 Oct. 1725 John Saunders, s/o John Saunders & Mary Risle?, a widower? who d.1736 in Goochland. Ann m2. Charles PAIN.
The 1757 will of Elizabeth Fowler Burton mentions grandchildren Charles and Ann Pain. Paine may have m2.Marie (Dupre) Delpish by 1737 and he d. 1747.
His daughters Priscilla & Sarah Pain may have been by second marriage.
11
Isaiah/Esar [~1707- ] m~1730 Obedience...... Ezar got 85 acres near Manikin Town from his father in 1728.




GENERATION 4: p.45 & 58-61
John Burton of Pokoshock & Falling Run [~1693-1747], m~1717 Elizabeth WARE, niece of Caleb Ware who m. 1707 Bethenia Douglas? Unlikely d/o b.1696 of Jacob Ware & Susana Adams in Westover, Henrico.
In 1741 John patened land on Nisom’s Branch of Swift Creek, on the later boundary between Chesterfield and Cumberland counties, and bordering lands of Henry Hatcher, James Farley and James Hill. In 1742 he was a road surveyor near Upper Tomahawk Creek, a headdwater of Falling Creek, with Henry Hatcher, Josiah Hatcher and Edward Logwood. In 1742 John also patened 433 acres adjoining land of Edward Harrison, Henry Hatcher, & others. In 1743 John joined his neighbors, Robert Ashurst and Ed. Logwood, as appraisers of Henry Hatcher’s estate. In 1745 John, with his brother Thomas and nephew Tomas, assisted John Hancock maintaining the road from Pocoshock to Falling Creek.
In 1746 John made provision for his two oldest sons, John and Robert, deeding each 100 acres in Dale Parish. Witnesses were George Turner, Henry Hatcher and Thos. Gipson. This John, grandson of Thomas Burton of Cobbs, made his will in 1740. It was witnessed by Josiah Hatcher & John Popham, and probated in 1747.
Children:
1.
John b~1719 Dale Parish m~1744 Elizabeth ......of Drewry’s bluff, Chesterfield VA. In 1762 a John Burton witnessed the will of Thomas Gipson of Chesterfield with Jacob and Robert Ashurst.
2.
Robert [~1725~1810] Dale Parish, Chesterfield, m.1752 Sarah JORDAN [?] in Buckingham VA & moved to SC in 1752, when he sold land to Josiah Hatcher of 30 L, adjoining Henry Hatcher, Wm Harrison, Caleb & Joseph Burton on Nissom’s Branch & Cumberland Co.
3.
Caleb [~1726>1746] b. in Dale Parish.
By 1757 Caleb & John were living in Augusta VA. They received 26 L for 150 acres on N. side of Nisom’s Branch in Chesterfield, adjoining James Farley, Mary Harrison, Henry Baker, Godfrey Hill on the S. side of Nissom’s Branch. Witnesses were Jacob Ashurst, Henry Hatcher Jr. and Henry Baker.
4.
Joseph b~1728 Dale Parish VA & d. Feb.1811 in Abbeville SC. Joseph m. Dec. 1754 Mary Elizabeth SALLING in Augusta Co. VA. She was d/o John Peter Salling & Ann ......
As the youngest son, Joseph received his father’s house and stayed in Chesterfield. In 1753 Josiah Hatcher sold Henry Baker land adjoining Harrison, Caleb Burton, Joseph Burton, Henry Hatcher Jr. The indenture was witnessed by Phillip Bryan, Edwarad Hill and Henry Gipson. In 1756 Joseph Burton, then of Augusta, sold 184 acres, excluding the plot where his father was burried, to Christopher Robinson adjoining Joseph Starkey, John Burton & Caleb Burton. Witnesses were Jacob Ashurst, Gerrard Ellison & Joseph Starkey.
6. Agnes b~1719 Dale Parish, m~1742 Henry FARMER [~1718- ], s/o Henry Farmer [1686-1753] & Sarah Ward.
7. Elizabeth b~1725 Dale Parish, .
8. Sarah [~1730-1785] b. Dale Parish, m~1752 George HANCOCK in Chesterfield VA
9. Joannah/Joan [~1731~1758] Dale Parish, m~1756 Capt. Noel BURTON b.27 Apr 1729 in Henrico, s/o Hutchins Burton & Judith Allen. This Capt. Noel Burton possibly married 3 times, ~1761 to Mary Mathews. Capt. Noel Burton died 1763 in Mecklenburg VA. He is easily confused with other Noel Burtons, and I have probably done so since I am using secondary sources.
10. Mary [~1736~1770] Dale Parish, m~1759 Cuthbert WEBB, [~1736-1781] s/o Isaac Webb & Frances BARBER.

Birth	1 Jun 1745
Death	25 Jan 1781

Spouse	Mary Burton
Child	Cuthbert Webb (1762 - 1840)

Father	Isaac Webb Sr. (1709 - 1760)
Mother	Frances Barber (1720 - 1782)
Sibling	John Webb
Sibling	Isaac Webb (1739 - 1758)
Sibling	Giles Webb (1741 - )
Sibling	James Webb (1743 - 1750)
Sibling	Frances Webb (1747 - 1757)
Sibling	Elizabeth Frances Webb (1749 - )
Sibling	Winnie Webb ( - 1823)
Sibling	Nancy Ann Webb (1753 - )
Sibling	Drusilla (Priscilla) Webb
Sibling	Dr. Charles Henry Webb Sr. (1756 - 1806)
Sibling	Capt. Isaac Webb Jr. (1758 - 1833)