Individual Details

Henry Burt Sr

(Abt 1567 - 10 Jul 1617)

===DEATH===

Will; 10 Jul 1617; Harberton, Devon, ENG 2. "The will of HenryBurtt of Harberton (co. Devon), clothier, dated 10 July 1617. To the poor of the parish of Harberton 30sh. To my son Henry and his heirs and assigns, my close of land situate in Harberton Ford, called by the name of Racheparke, together with the house that John Tummells now dwelleth in and the house that George Causie and John Pearse now dwell in and the house that Andrew Pearse and Edward Adams now dwell in, as also the orchard, nursery, herb gardens, backsides, and other appurtenances belonging. To the said Henry, my son, the mansion house of that land commonly called Crobers Land which Thomas Wood now dwelleth in, together with the sheep pen, orchard, herb garden and bakehouse, during the term of his life. To my said son Henry L 100 to be paid within a year after my death. Isett, my wife, for life, one chamber over the shop, called the forechanmer, with the bedstead and bed that I use to lie in. My wife shall have yearly, during her life, Ð6 13s. 4d issuing out of that land or tenement called Crobers Land: and my executor shall find one to attend her, during her life, sufficient meat, drink and firewood for her own use; and, if my said wife do dislike her diet and do leave it, then my will is that she shall have Ð 3.6s.8d in lieu of her diet, out of the lands aforesaid, for her life. To my said wife and son Henry the half of my household stuff, equally to be divided between them: and the other half to remain to my executor. To Raddegan, my daughter, Ð60, to be paid within three months after she shall be of the age of twenty-one. To Allies, my daughter, Ð40, to be paid at the age of twenty. To Agnes, my daughter, Ð40 at the age of twenty. To Elizabeth, my daughter, Ð40, at the age of twenty. Whereas I promised my son-in-law, Chrispine Saunder, L 40 at his marriage, and because he is not yet paid, my executor shall pay it. Also I promised him other Ð20 when my daughter Johan, his wife, for the term of her life or for fifty years determinable upon her life, should be assured of that tenement that Thomasine Saunders now dwelleth in or of some other as good, then my executor shall pay him Ð20 towards the same. To Joseph Saunders and Samuel Saunders, my grandchildren, Ð5 each. To my brothers' and sisters' children 2 s each. To every one of my godchildren 12d. To Nycholas Hyans, my apprentice, 30 s., to be paid at the end of his apprenticeship. Residue to my son John Burte. Witnesses: Will Huxham and Thos. Colton. Proved 19 Sept 1617."

DEATH: Inventory Taken; 10 Sep 1617; Harberton, Devon, ENG 2. Ð602-07-09: "Inventory, taken 10 Sept 1617 by Thomas Colton and Paule Symons and exhibited 19 September 1617, includes apparel, Ð8: cloth and yarn, Ð102; money Ð70; 93 sheep, Ð31, 32 lambs, Ð6; other farm stock; an estate in certain grounds, Ð61: an estate in house, meadow and garden, Ð20; two pairs of lumbes, warping pins, raggles, quilt torns, and one spinning turn with sleyes, Ð2. 10s. brass pans, cauldrons, and pots, Ð10. 13s. 4d; for household cloth already made, Ð3; 13 silver spoons, L 3; desperate debts, Ð140; total Ð602. 7s. 9d. (Archdeaconry of Totnes}."

Isett Burt outlived her husband and died between March 14 1629/30 and July 8, 1630.

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== Biography ==Henry Burt was born in 1567 in Harberton, Devonshire, England. He was a clothier by trade in Harberton. Henry died on or before 10 July 1617, at the age of 50. His estate was valued at $600 pounds at the time of his death.

==Sources==

*New England Historic Genealogical Society. The New England Historical and Genealogical Register. Boston: The New England Historic Genealogical Society. Volume 086, page 217. Death of Henry.
* Source: S1467 Title: 11 Generations of the Clothier Genealogy: 11 Generations of the Clothier Genealogy Abbreviation: Clothier Genealogy Author: Jesse Clothier Davis, Compiler: Anthony Clemente Jr. Repository: [[#R97]]
* Repository: R97 Name: 11 Generations of the Clothier Genealogy Address: tonyceejr@yahoo.com City: Warren State: Michigan
* Source: S1634 Title: A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, before 1692, Volume: 1 Abbreviation: Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England Author: James Savage Publication: Little, Brown and Co., Boston, Massachusetts, 1860
* Source: S1635 Title: Genealogical records of Henry and Ulalia Burt, the emigrants who early settled at Springfield, MA and their descendants through 9 generations from 1640-1891 Abbreviation: Genealogical records of Henry and Ulalia Burt Author: Roderick H Burnham Publication: Miss Elizabeth Burt, Warwick, N.Y., 1892

    Events

    BirthAbt 1567
    Birth13 May 1567Harberton,Devonshire,England
    Birth13 May 1567Harberton, Devonshire, England
    Birth13 May 1567Harberton, Devon, England
    Marriage1590of, Harberton, Devonshire, England - Isett "Mary (Isett) Burt or Isett Burt (Scott)" NN
    Marriage1592Harberton, Devonshire, England - Isett Wilson
    Death10 Jul 1617Harberton,Devonshire,England
    BurialAbt 10 Jul 1617Harberton, Devon, England
    Death10 Jul 1617
    Will10 Jul 1617
    DeathAft 10 Jul 1617Harberton, Devonshire, England
    DeathAft 10 Jul 1617Harberton, Devon, England
    Alt nameHenry Burt
    Alt nameHenry Burt of Harberton
    Reference No285500
    Reference No301088
    Reference No60
    Baptism
    ChristenHarberton, Devonshire, England
    ChristenEng
    ChristenEngland
    OccupationProsperous clothier with land, sheep and cloth and an estate of 600 pounds

    Families

    SpouseIsett Wilson (1571 - 1630)
    ChildHenry Burt Jr (1595 - 1662)
    ChildAlice "Allies" Burt (1594 - 1617)
    ChildJohn Burt (1588 - 1663)
    ChildJohan Burt (1595 - 1662)
    ChildRaddegan Burt (1598 - )
    ChildAgnes Burt (1601 - 1630)
    ChildElizabeth Burt (1605 - 1630)
    ChildAnn Burt (1607 - )
    ChildRaddegan Burt (1608 - 1629)
    SpouseIsett "Mary (Isett) Burt or Isett Burt (Scott)" NN (1571 - 1630)
    ChildHenry "Henry Burt of Springfield" Burt Jr. (1595 - 1662)
    FatherJohn Burt (1541 - 1603)
    FatherJohn Burt (1541 - 1603)
    MotherKatherine Burt (1542 - 1603)

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