I recently discovered the following note contributed by ancestry.com member SaintsFanAlexandra (added 2024) titled "Uncorroborated Story" suggesting date of death listed above is actually son Edward's date of death from a personal account they found. I thought it was worth including here for further consideration, such as it is… (copied &pasted)
"Wiggins Family (and Allied Families), Daniel K. and Amie Whatley Wiggins Children, 1784-1981 (197 years), Dedicatd to the Precious Memory of my Mother, Sallie Wiggins Hitt Sisk", by Clara Adrienne Sisk Wilson:
'The first known to have record on a Burchett is Edward who is believed to have been from Chatham, Kent County, England, born June 1, 1640 and came to Virginia and died December 24, 1718. According to research he may have been the son of a Thomas Burchett. Edward married Mary Ann Drury in England. He is believed to have had a son Edward Burchett, born September 1668 also in Chatham Kent county England and died February 18 1712 in Bristol Parish, Prince George County, England.'"
Contributed 2/3/2024 by N. Ortiz (51660691)
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The date of birth is actually his christening date.
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Son of Thomas and Mary Birchett (Thomas Burchett b. 1604 Chatham, England, d. 1678-1680 Chatham, England.)
Contributor: Yvonne Birchett (47995333)
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Husband of Mary "Anne" (Drury) Birchett ~ married Chatham, Kent, England
Their children were ...
1. Drury Birchett
2. Elizabeth Birchett (m. 1st., James Lundy, Sr. and 2nd., unk. Perry)
3. Robert Birchett (m. Mary Platt)
4. Edward Birchett Jr. (m. Margaret unk.)
5. Rebecca Birchett
6. Thomas Birchett
7. Sarah Birchett
8. Mary Birchett (m. unk. Norton)
9. Lundy Birchett
I have recently discovered a Christening record and Burial record for Edward Burchett. There is also a suggestion, in his son Henry's birth record, that Edward's middle name may be Clarak. If you have Family Search go to LZGV-8XW and see what I have found.
Courtesy of Rosemary Newman (#48816926) ~ 2018
∼*THE IMMIGRANT
Edward Burchett (Thomas, James) was born January 1640/41 in Chatham, Kent Co., England
PARENTS
Thomas Burchett (James) was born about 1604 in Chatham, Kent Co., England and died 20 June 1680 in Chatham, Kent Co., England He married Mary (MNU) about 1624 in Chatham, Kent Co., England She was born about 1607 in Chatham, Kent Co., England and died 26 April 1678 in Chatham, Kent Co., England
GRANDPARENTS
James Burchett was born about 1580 in Chatham, Kent Co., England (2), and died about 1623 in England (2).
GREAT GRANDPARENTS
Thomas Byrchett, b. abt 1561, ENG,
EDWARD died 18 February 1713/14 in Charles City, Virginia.
He married Mary Ann Drury about 1665 in Chatham, Kent Co. England
She was born about 1644 in Chatham, Kent Co., England.
NOTES FROM BURCHETT WEBSITE
"The first time I came across the descendants of the four brothers was from Sue Holden's " The Burchetts Of Eastern Kentucky ".
I have strived to find out more about these four brothers-- Benjamin, Drury, Thomas and Armstead.
My research has brought much excitement and grief.
Not to mention the enormous amount of information about the ancestors of the four brothers.
It all started with a man who came to America from England to have a new life in the new world.
His name is Edward Burchett.
He came to America in the year 1665.
All the Burchetts in America MAY descend from this Burchett.
There were others before him but they decided to go back to England.
In those times, it was very hard to survive in America. Food was a shortage problem, the King would persecute the new arrivals.
The King would only give land to the Noble Families.
While others would have to work to have a piece for themselves or have money between them.
Many migrated to America to seek refuge from the King but found out it was harder to live in America than England. One Burchett decided to stay.
Edward was born in Chatham, Kent County, England 1640.
Three years after his marriage to Mary ?, born 1644, in 1662 he came to America.
He had two sons and a daughter born in America eight years after his arrival in 1665.
Edward died in 1715 Charles City, Virginia.
Charles City Became a county in the year of 1623/24.
In one family bible I came across, it said Edward died in Prince County.
There were three Prince Countys in Virginia: Prince Edward 1754, Prince George 1703, Prince William 1731. Edward died in 1715. Prince George became a county in 1703.
It couldn't be possible.
Prince George was formed by dividing Charles County (One of the original shires of 1623/24 ). For more information, see " Virginia History ".
Robert Burchett was the first Burchett to be born in America in 1673.
He was born in Charles City, Virginia. Robert married Hannah Hedford about 1693.
Prince George became a county in the year of 1703 prior before his death in 1735 in Brunswick County, Virginia.
The other Burchetts to be born in America was William Burchett born 1680, Elizabeth Burchett born 1675.
William's wife is unknown at this time.
Elizabeth married Robert Lundy.
Elizabeth was born in Charles City.
The known child of this union was a daughter named Burchett Lundy.
William was also born in Charles City.
There were records of William in Meherrin Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia.
Brunswick was formed 1720 from Isle of Wight (one of the original shires of 1623/24 that later changed it's name ) and Prince George County and Surry.
Surry was formed in 1652 from James City (one of the original shires of 1623/24 ).
Isle of Wight was called Warrosquyoake (one of the original shires of 1623/24 )
Warrosquyoake later change it's name to Isle of Wight in 1647.
I found records of a Rebecca Burchett (born 1702 in Charles City, Virginia ) in Brunswick County, Virginia. Rebecca married a William Lee.
There was an Drury Burchett born 1722 in Brunswick County, who married Elizabeth Thweatt in the same area.
I found a marriage record of a Elizabeth Thweatt and a Drury Burchett. They were married 1749.
In the Thweatt family bible, it states Edward Burchett Jr. was Drury Burchett.
Edward Drury Burchett Jr.
The records only states his name was Drury.
Drury had a brother named Edward Jr.
Edward was a witness to Elizabeth's father's will.
At this point I still couldn't connect with the first Burchett to America.
If Edward Burchett was a Jr., then his father had to be an Edward also.
But the Edward who came to America would of been 82 years old when Edward Drury Burchett Jr. was born in 1720.
Since there is no record of an Edward Drury.
It has been discounted.
There has to be an Edward Burchett born about 1700.
If William and Edward Burchett Jr. was in the same place, then they have to be a connection somewhere with another Edward.
I came across a land record in Charles City dating March 15, 1673.
An Edward Burchett owned 351 acres and 32 poles.
He had adjoining land with James Thweatt.
Elizabeth Thweatt's grandfather.
Drury Burchett probably met Elizabeth Thweatt there.
The only conclusion I could come up with was William had a son named Edward Burchett Sr. His wife is unknown at this time.
William had a son named Robert Burchett born in the same place. His birthday is unknown but Robert died between Feb. 3, 1759- May 13, 1760. I found a will naming his children and wife as sole heirs to his estate.
Edward Burchett Jr. was a witness to this document. Robert Burchett was not his father. If he was, Edward would have been mentioned.
I assume Robert was an uncle to Edward Jr. If Robert was born about 1700. He would have been 60 years old or older when he died.
Drury Burchett and Elizabeth had four known children : Drury Burchett, Elizabeth Burchett, Susannah Burchett, and William Burchett.
I came across the Setzer family bible stating the four brother's father-- Drury Burchett born 1750 in Brunswick County, Virginia.
I have been in touch with many professional researchers through out this book. I asked their opinions on matters and they agreed on many points I just made.
I also have been in touch with each of the four brother's descendants.
Many of the Burchett names were spelled Birchett and Burchett. But in the wills of these people who had their name spelled Birchett was corrected in bars with the correct name. People often spelled the Burchett name the way it sounded. There were some Virginians whose name were Birch. Confusing the name and spelling the name Burchett to Birchett. With the name Birch, you will find this name within this family bible.
Edward Burchett was born in England. He came to the new world in 1665. It is not known if he had children in England before his first child, Robert who was born in America.
The will of Edward Burchett states some of his children:
Found in the Prince George County Wills and Deeds. p.238
Will of Edward Burchett of Prince George County, " Weak Of Body ".
To son Robert, 1 shilling
To daughter Sarah Baptist Curtis, 10 pounds
To my daughter Lundy, 10 pounds
To Mary Norton, a cow and a calf
To Elizabeth, daughter of Mary Norton, a young heifer
To wife, 1/3 of my estate
To James Thweatt, My plantation where I did live, with all the houses, ect., also my Indian woman Hannah and Indian woman Bess and her 2 children; also to him the rest of my estate, and to be sole executor. 18 Feb. 1712/13.
Signed: Edward Burchett
Wit: John Thweatt, Mary (V) Parram, James (O) Andreson on Oct. 11, 1713.Proved by oaths of John Thweat and Mary Parram
On Dec. 8, 1713 further proved by James Anderson.
Edward Burchett owned land in Charles City County, Virginia.
March 15, 1673, showed Edward with 351 acres and 32 poles on the South side of Appomattox River; adjoining land of Henry Batt and James Thweatt.
On October 31, 1673, showed Edward owned 551 acres of land in Charles City County, Virginia.
Will of Edward Burchett of Prince George County, " Weak of Body". To son Robert, 1 shilling. To daughter Sarah Baptist Curtis, 10 pounds. To daughter Lundy, 10 pounds. To Mary Norton, a cow and calf. To Elizabeth, daughter of Mary Norton, a young heifer. To wife, 1/3 of my estate. To James Thweatt, My plantation where I did live, with all the houses, etc., also my Indian woman Hannah and Indian woman Bess and her 2 children; also to him the rest of my estate, and to be sole executor. 18 Feb. 1712/1713 Wit: John Thweat, Mary (V) Parram, James (O),Anderson on Oct 11 1713. Proved by oaths of John Thweat and Mary Parram on Dec 8 1713." (Belle Johnson)
Children of Edward Burchett and Mary Drury are:
8. Thomas Burchett
9. Edward Burchett, Jr.
10. Robert Burchett
11. Elizabeth Burchett
12. William Burchett
13. Sarah Burchett
14. Lundy Burchett
15. Mary Burchett
"Wiggins Family (and Allied Families), Daniel K. and Amie Whatley Wiggins Children, 1784-1981 (197 years), Dedicatd to the Precious Memory of my Mother, Sallie Wiggins Hitt Sisk", by Clara Adrienne Sisk Wilson:
'The first known to have record on a Burchett is Edward who is believed to have been from Chatham, Kent County, England, born June 1, 1640 and came to Virginia and died December 24, 1718. According to research he may have been the son of a Thomas Burchett. Edward married Mary Ann Drury in England. He is believed to have had a son Edward Burchett, born September 1668 also in Chatham Kent county England and died February 18 1712 in Bristol Parish, Prince George County, England.'"
Contributed 2/3/2024 by N. Ortiz (51660691)
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The date of birth is actually his christening date.
======================================
Son of Thomas and Mary Birchett (Thomas Burchett b. 1604 Chatham, England, d. 1678-1680 Chatham, England.)
Contributor: Yvonne Birchett (47995333)
=============================================================
Husband of Mary "Anne" (Drury) Birchett ~ married Chatham, Kent, England
Their children were ...
1. Drury Birchett
2. Elizabeth Birchett (m. 1st., James Lundy, Sr. and 2nd., unk. Perry)
3. Robert Birchett (m. Mary Platt)
4. Edward Birchett Jr. (m. Margaret unk.)
5. Rebecca Birchett
6. Thomas Birchett
7. Sarah Birchett
8. Mary Birchett (m. unk. Norton)
9. Lundy Birchett
I have recently discovered a Christening record and Burial record for Edward Burchett. There is also a suggestion, in his son Henry's birth record, that Edward's middle name may be Clarak. If you have Family Search go to LZGV-8XW and see what I have found.
Courtesy of Rosemary Newman (#48816926) ~ 2018
∼*THE IMMIGRANT
Edward Burchett (Thomas, James) was born January 1640/41 in Chatham, Kent Co., England
PARENTS
Thomas Burchett (James) was born about 1604 in Chatham, Kent Co., England and died 20 June 1680 in Chatham, Kent Co., England He married Mary (MNU) about 1624 in Chatham, Kent Co., England She was born about 1607 in Chatham, Kent Co., England and died 26 April 1678 in Chatham, Kent Co., England
GRANDPARENTS
James Burchett was born about 1580 in Chatham, Kent Co., England (2), and died about 1623 in England (2).
GREAT GRANDPARENTS
Thomas Byrchett, b. abt 1561, ENG,
EDWARD died 18 February 1713/14 in Charles City, Virginia.
He married Mary Ann Drury about 1665 in Chatham, Kent Co. England
She was born about 1644 in Chatham, Kent Co., England.
NOTES FROM BURCHETT WEBSITE
"The first time I came across the descendants of the four brothers was from Sue Holden's " The Burchetts Of Eastern Kentucky ".
I have strived to find out more about these four brothers-- Benjamin, Drury, Thomas and Armstead.
My research has brought much excitement and grief.
Not to mention the enormous amount of information about the ancestors of the four brothers.
It all started with a man who came to America from England to have a new life in the new world.
His name is Edward Burchett.
He came to America in the year 1665.
All the Burchetts in America MAY descend from this Burchett.
There were others before him but they decided to go back to England.
In those times, it was very hard to survive in America. Food was a shortage problem, the King would persecute the new arrivals.
The King would only give land to the Noble Families.
While others would have to work to have a piece for themselves or have money between them.
Many migrated to America to seek refuge from the King but found out it was harder to live in America than England. One Burchett decided to stay.
Edward was born in Chatham, Kent County, England 1640.
Three years after his marriage to Mary ?, born 1644, in 1662 he came to America.
He had two sons and a daughter born in America eight years after his arrival in 1665.
Edward died in 1715 Charles City, Virginia.
Charles City Became a county in the year of 1623/24.
In one family bible I came across, it said Edward died in Prince County.
There were three Prince Countys in Virginia: Prince Edward 1754, Prince George 1703, Prince William 1731. Edward died in 1715. Prince George became a county in 1703.
It couldn't be possible.
Prince George was formed by dividing Charles County (One of the original shires of 1623/24 ). For more information, see " Virginia History ".
Robert Burchett was the first Burchett to be born in America in 1673.
He was born in Charles City, Virginia. Robert married Hannah Hedford about 1693.
Prince George became a county in the year of 1703 prior before his death in 1735 in Brunswick County, Virginia.
The other Burchetts to be born in America was William Burchett born 1680, Elizabeth Burchett born 1675.
William's wife is unknown at this time.
Elizabeth married Robert Lundy.
Elizabeth was born in Charles City.
The known child of this union was a daughter named Burchett Lundy.
William was also born in Charles City.
There were records of William in Meherrin Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia.
Brunswick was formed 1720 from Isle of Wight (one of the original shires of 1623/24 that later changed it's name ) and Prince George County and Surry.
Surry was formed in 1652 from James City (one of the original shires of 1623/24 ).
Isle of Wight was called Warrosquyoake (one of the original shires of 1623/24 )
Warrosquyoake later change it's name to Isle of Wight in 1647.
I found records of a Rebecca Burchett (born 1702 in Charles City, Virginia ) in Brunswick County, Virginia. Rebecca married a William Lee.
There was an Drury Burchett born 1722 in Brunswick County, who married Elizabeth Thweatt in the same area.
I found a marriage record of a Elizabeth Thweatt and a Drury Burchett. They were married 1749.
In the Thweatt family bible, it states Edward Burchett Jr. was Drury Burchett.
Edward Drury Burchett Jr.
The records only states his name was Drury.
Drury had a brother named Edward Jr.
Edward was a witness to Elizabeth's father's will.
At this point I still couldn't connect with the first Burchett to America.
If Edward Burchett was a Jr., then his father had to be an Edward also.
But the Edward who came to America would of been 82 years old when Edward Drury Burchett Jr. was born in 1720.
Since there is no record of an Edward Drury.
It has been discounted.
There has to be an Edward Burchett born about 1700.
If William and Edward Burchett Jr. was in the same place, then they have to be a connection somewhere with another Edward.
I came across a land record in Charles City dating March 15, 1673.
An Edward Burchett owned 351 acres and 32 poles.
He had adjoining land with James Thweatt.
Elizabeth Thweatt's grandfather.
Drury Burchett probably met Elizabeth Thweatt there.
The only conclusion I could come up with was William had a son named Edward Burchett Sr. His wife is unknown at this time.
William had a son named Robert Burchett born in the same place. His birthday is unknown but Robert died between Feb. 3, 1759- May 13, 1760. I found a will naming his children and wife as sole heirs to his estate.
Edward Burchett Jr. was a witness to this document. Robert Burchett was not his father. If he was, Edward would have been mentioned.
I assume Robert was an uncle to Edward Jr. If Robert was born about 1700. He would have been 60 years old or older when he died.
Drury Burchett and Elizabeth had four known children : Drury Burchett, Elizabeth Burchett, Susannah Burchett, and William Burchett.
I came across the Setzer family bible stating the four brother's father-- Drury Burchett born 1750 in Brunswick County, Virginia.
I have been in touch with many professional researchers through out this book. I asked their opinions on matters and they agreed on many points I just made.
I also have been in touch with each of the four brother's descendants.
Many of the Burchett names were spelled Birchett and Burchett. But in the wills of these people who had their name spelled Birchett was corrected in bars with the correct name. People often spelled the Burchett name the way it sounded. There were some Virginians whose name were Birch. Confusing the name and spelling the name Burchett to Birchett. With the name Birch, you will find this name within this family bible.
Edward Burchett was born in England. He came to the new world in 1665. It is not known if he had children in England before his first child, Robert who was born in America.
The will of Edward Burchett states some of his children:
Found in the Prince George County Wills and Deeds. p.238
Will of Edward Burchett of Prince George County, " Weak Of Body ".
To son Robert, 1 shilling
To daughter Sarah Baptist Curtis, 10 pounds
To my daughter Lundy, 10 pounds
To Mary Norton, a cow and a calf
To Elizabeth, daughter of Mary Norton, a young heifer
To wife, 1/3 of my estate
To James Thweatt, My plantation where I did live, with all the houses, ect., also my Indian woman Hannah and Indian woman Bess and her 2 children; also to him the rest of my estate, and to be sole executor. 18 Feb. 1712/13.
Signed: Edward Burchett
Wit: John Thweatt, Mary (V) Parram, James (O) Andreson on Oct. 11, 1713.Proved by oaths of John Thweat and Mary Parram
On Dec. 8, 1713 further proved by James Anderson.
Edward Burchett owned land in Charles City County, Virginia.
March 15, 1673, showed Edward with 351 acres and 32 poles on the South side of Appomattox River; adjoining land of Henry Batt and James Thweatt.
On October 31, 1673, showed Edward owned 551 acres of land in Charles City County, Virginia.
Will of Edward Burchett of Prince George County, " Weak of Body". To son Robert, 1 shilling. To daughter Sarah Baptist Curtis, 10 pounds. To daughter Lundy, 10 pounds. To Mary Norton, a cow and calf. To Elizabeth, daughter of Mary Norton, a young heifer. To wife, 1/3 of my estate. To James Thweatt, My plantation where I did live, with all the houses, etc., also my Indian woman Hannah and Indian woman Bess and her 2 children; also to him the rest of my estate, and to be sole executor. 18 Feb. 1712/1713 Wit: John Thweat, Mary (V) Parram, James (O),Anderson on Oct 11 1713. Proved by oaths of John Thweat and Mary Parram on Dec 8 1713." (Belle Johnson)
Children of Edward Burchett and Mary Drury are:
8. Thomas Burchett
9. Edward Burchett, Jr.
10. Robert Burchett
11. Elizabeth Burchett
12. William Burchett
13. Sarah Burchett
14. Lundy Burchett
15. Mary Burchett
I recently discovered the following note contributed by ancestry.com member SaintsFanAlexandra (added 2024) titled "Uncorroborated Story" suggesting date of death listed above is actually son Edward's date of death from a personal account they found. I thought it was worth including here for further consideration, such as it is… (copied &pasted)
"Wiggins Family (and Allied Families), Daniel K. and Amie Whatley Wiggins Children, 1784-1981 (197 years), Dedicatd to the Precious Memory of my Mother, Sallie Wiggins Hitt Sisk", by Clara Adrienne Sisk Wilson:
'The first known to have record on a Burchett is Edward who is believed to have been from Chatham, Kent County, England, born June 1, 1640 and came to Virginia and died December 24, 1718. According to research he may have been the son of a Thomas Burchett. Edward married Mary Ann Drury in England. He is believed to have had a son Edward Burchett, born September 1668 also in Chatham Kent county England and died February 18 1712 in Bristol Parish, Prince George County, England.'"
Contributed 2/3/2024 by N. Ortiz (51660691)
======================================
The date of birth is actually his christening date.
======================================
Son of Thomas and Mary Birchett (Thomas Burchett b. 1604 Chatham, England, d. 1678-1680 Chatham, England.)
Contributor: Yvonne Birchett (47995333)
=============================================================
Husband of Mary "Anne" (Drury) Birchett ~ married Chatham, Kent, England
Their children were ...
1. Drury Birchett
2. Elizabeth Birchett (m. 1st., James Lundy, Sr. and 2nd., unk. Perry)
3. Robert Birchett (m. Mary Platt)
4. Edward Birchett Jr. (m. Margaret unk.)
5. Rebecca Birchett
6. Thomas Birchett
7. Sarah Birchett
8. Mary Birchett (m. unk. Norton)
9. Lundy Birchett
I have recently discovered a Christening record and Burial record for Edward Burchett. There is also a suggestion, in his son Henry's birth record, that Edward's middle name may be Clarak. If you have Family Search go to LZGV-8XW and see what I have found.
Courtesy of Rosemary Newman (#48816926) ~ 2018
∼*THE IMMIGRANT
Edward Burchett (Thomas, James) was born January 1640/41 in Chatham, Kent Co., England
PARENTS
Thomas Burchett (James) was born about 1604 in Chatham, Kent Co., England and died 20 June 1680 in Chatham, Kent Co., England He married Mary (MNU) about 1624 in Chatham, Kent Co., England She was born about 1607 in Chatham, Kent Co., England and died 26 April 1678 in Chatham, Kent Co., England
GRANDPARENTS
James Burchett was born about 1580 in Chatham, Kent Co., England (2), and died about 1623 in England (2).
GREAT GRANDPARENTS
Thomas Byrchett, b. abt 1561, ENG,
EDWARD died 18 February 1713/14 in Charles City, Virginia.
He married Mary Ann Drury about 1665 in Chatham, Kent Co. England
She was born about 1644 in Chatham, Kent Co., England.
NOTES FROM BURCHETT WEBSITE
"The first time I came across the descendants of the four brothers was from Sue Holden's " The Burchetts Of Eastern Kentucky ".
I have strived to find out more about these four brothers-- Benjamin, Drury, Thomas and Armstead.
My research has brought much excitement and grief.
Not to mention the enormous amount of information about the ancestors of the four brothers.
It all started with a man who came to America from England to have a new life in the new world.
His name is Edward Burchett.
He came to America in the year 1665.
All the Burchetts in America MAY descend from this Burchett.
There were others before him but they decided to go back to England.
In those times, it was very hard to survive in America. Food was a shortage problem, the King would persecute the new arrivals.
The King would only give land to the Noble Families.
While others would have to work to have a piece for themselves or have money between them.
Many migrated to America to seek refuge from the King but found out it was harder to live in America than England. One Burchett decided to stay.
Edward was born in Chatham, Kent County, England 1640.
Three years after his marriage to Mary ?, born 1644, in 1662 he came to America.
He had two sons and a daughter born in America eight years after his arrival in 1665.
Edward died in 1715 Charles City, Virginia.
Charles City Became a county in the year of 1623/24.
In one family bible I came across, it said Edward died in Prince County.
There were three Prince Countys in Virginia: Prince Edward 1754, Prince George 1703, Prince William 1731. Edward died in 1715. Prince George became a county in 1703.
It couldn't be possible.
Prince George was formed by dividing Charles County (One of the original shires of 1623/24 ). For more information, see " Virginia History ".
Robert Burchett was the first Burchett to be born in America in 1673.
He was born in Charles City, Virginia. Robert married Hannah Hedford about 1693.
Prince George became a county in the year of 1703 prior before his death in 1735 in Brunswick County, Virginia.
The other Burchetts to be born in America was William Burchett born 1680, Elizabeth Burchett born 1675.
William's wife is unknown at this time.
Elizabeth married Robert Lundy.
Elizabeth was born in Charles City.
The known child of this union was a daughter named Burchett Lundy.
William was also born in Charles City.
There were records of William in Meherrin Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia.
Brunswick was formed 1720 from Isle of Wight (one of the original shires of 1623/24 that later changed it's name ) and Prince George County and Surry.
Surry was formed in 1652 from James City (one of the original shires of 1623/24 ).
Isle of Wight was called Warrosquyoake (one of the original shires of 1623/24 )
Warrosquyoake later change it's name to Isle of Wight in 1647.
I found records of a Rebecca Burchett (born 1702 in Charles City, Virginia ) in Brunswick County, Virginia. Rebecca married a William Lee.
There was an Drury Burchett born 1722 in Brunswick County, who married Elizabeth Thweatt in the same area.
I found a marriage record of a Elizabeth Thweatt and a Drury Burchett. They were married 1749.
In the Thweatt family bible, it states Edward Burchett Jr. was Drury Burchett.
Edward Drury Burchett Jr.
The records only states his name was Drury.
Drury had a brother named Edward Jr.
Edward was a witness to Elizabeth's father's will.
At this point I still couldn't connect with the first Burchett to America.
If Edward Burchett was a Jr., then his father had to be an Edward also.
But the Edward who came to America would of been 82 years old when Edward Drury Burchett Jr. was born in 1720.
Since there is no record of an Edward Drury.
It has been discounted.
There has to be an Edward Burchett born about 1700.
If William and Edward Burchett Jr. was in the same place, then they have to be a connection somewhere with another Edward.
I came across a land record in Charles City dating March 15, 1673.
An Edward Burchett owned 351 acres and 32 poles.
He had adjoining land with James Thweatt.
Elizabeth Thweatt's grandfather.
Drury Burchett probably met Elizabeth Thweatt there.
The only conclusion I could come up with was William had a son named Edward Burchett Sr. His wife is unknown at this time.
William had a son named Robert Burchett born in the same place. His birthday is unknown but Robert died between Feb. 3, 1759- May 13, 1760. I found a will naming his children and wife as sole heirs to his estate.
Edward Burchett Jr. was a witness to this document. Robert Burchett was not his father. If he was, Edward would have been mentioned.
I assume Robert was an uncle to Edward Jr. If Robert was born about 1700. He would have been 60 years old or older when he died.
Drury Burchett and Elizabeth had four known children : Drury Burchett, Elizabeth Burchett, Susannah Burchett, and William Burchett.
I came across the Setzer family bible stating the four brother's father-- Drury Burchett born 1750 in Brunswick County, Virginia.
I have been in touch with many professional researchers through out this book. I asked their opinions on matters and they agreed on many points I just made.
I also have been in touch with each of the four brother's descendants.
Many of the Burchett names were spelled Birchett and Burchett. But in the wills of these people who had their name spelled Birchett was corrected in bars with the correct name. People often spelled the Burchett name the way it sounded. There were some Virginians whose name were Birch. Confusing the name and spelling the name Burchett to Birchett. With the name Birch, you will find this name within this family bible.
Edward Burchett was born in England. He came to the new world in 1665. It is not known if he had children in England before his first child, Robert who was born in America.
The will of Edward Burchett states some of his children:
Found in the Prince George County Wills and Deeds. p.238
Will of Edward Burchett of Prince George County, " Weak Of Body ".
To son Robert, 1 shilling
To daughter Sarah Baptist Curtis, 10 pounds
To my daughter Lundy, 10 pounds
To Mary Norton, a cow and a calf
To Elizabeth, daughter of Mary Norton, a young heifer
To wife, 1/3 of my estate
To James Thweatt, My plantation where I did live, with all the houses, ect., also my Indian woman Hannah and Indian woman Bess and her 2 children; also to him the rest of my estate, and to be sole executor. 18 Feb. 1712/13.
Signed: Edward Burchett
Wit: John Thweatt, Mary (V) Parram, James (O) Andreson on Oct. 11, 1713.Proved by oaths of John Thweat and Mary Parram
On Dec. 8, 1713 further proved by James Anderson.
Edward Burchett owned land in Charles City County, Virginia.
March 15, 1673, showed Edward with 351 acres and 32 poles on the South side of Appomattox River; adjoining land of Henry Batt and James Thweatt.
On October 31, 1673, showed Edward owned 551 acres of land in Charles City County, Virginia.
Will of Edward Burchett of Prince George County, " Weak of Body". To son Robert, 1 shilling. To daughter Sarah Baptist Curtis, 10 pounds. To daughter Lundy, 10 pounds. To Mary Norton, a cow and calf. To Elizabeth, daughter of Mary Norton, a young heifer. To wife, 1/3 of my estate. To James Thweatt, My plantation where I did live, with all the houses, etc., also my Indian woman Hannah and Indian woman Bess and her 2 children; also to him the rest of my estate, and to be sole executor. 18 Feb. 1712/1713 Wit: John Thweat, Mary (V) Parram, James (O),Anderson on Oct 11 1713. Proved by oaths of John Thweat and Mary Parram on Dec 8 1713." (Belle Johnson)
Children of Edward Burchett and Mary Drury are:
8. Thomas Burchett
9. Edward Burchett, Jr.
10. Robert Burchett
11. Elizabeth Burchett
12. William Burchett
13. Sarah Burchett
14. Lundy Burchett
15. Mary Burchett
"Wiggins Family (and Allied Families), Daniel K. and Amie Whatley Wiggins Children, 1784-1981 (197 years), Dedicatd to the Precious Memory of my Mother, Sallie Wiggins Hitt Sisk", by Clara Adrienne Sisk Wilson:
'The first known to have record on a Burchett is Edward who is believed to have been from Chatham, Kent County, England, born June 1, 1640 and came to Virginia and died December 24, 1718. According to research he may have been the son of a Thomas Burchett. Edward married Mary Ann Drury in England. He is believed to have had a son Edward Burchett, born September 1668 also in Chatham Kent county England and died February 18 1712 in Bristol Parish, Prince George County, England.'"
Contributed 2/3/2024 by N. Ortiz (51660691)
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The date of birth is actually his christening date.
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Son of Thomas and Mary Birchett (Thomas Burchett b. 1604 Chatham, England, d. 1678-1680 Chatham, England.)
Contributor: Yvonne Birchett (47995333)
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Husband of Mary "Anne" (Drury) Birchett ~ married Chatham, Kent, England
Their children were ...
1. Drury Birchett
2. Elizabeth Birchett (m. 1st., James Lundy, Sr. and 2nd., unk. Perry)
3. Robert Birchett (m. Mary Platt)
4. Edward Birchett Jr. (m. Margaret unk.)
5. Rebecca Birchett
6. Thomas Birchett
7. Sarah Birchett
8. Mary Birchett (m. unk. Norton)
9. Lundy Birchett
I have recently discovered a Christening record and Burial record for Edward Burchett. There is also a suggestion, in his son Henry's birth record, that Edward's middle name may be Clarak. If you have Family Search go to LZGV-8XW and see what I have found.
Courtesy of Rosemary Newman (#48816926) ~ 2018
∼*THE IMMIGRANT
Edward Burchett (Thomas, James) was born January 1640/41 in Chatham, Kent Co., England
PARENTS
Thomas Burchett (James) was born about 1604 in Chatham, Kent Co., England and died 20 June 1680 in Chatham, Kent Co., England He married Mary (MNU) about 1624 in Chatham, Kent Co., England She was born about 1607 in Chatham, Kent Co., England and died 26 April 1678 in Chatham, Kent Co., England
GRANDPARENTS
James Burchett was born about 1580 in Chatham, Kent Co., England (2), and died about 1623 in England (2).
GREAT GRANDPARENTS
Thomas Byrchett, b. abt 1561, ENG,
EDWARD died 18 February 1713/14 in Charles City, Virginia.
He married Mary Ann Drury about 1665 in Chatham, Kent Co. England
She was born about 1644 in Chatham, Kent Co., England.
NOTES FROM BURCHETT WEBSITE
"The first time I came across the descendants of the four brothers was from Sue Holden's " The Burchetts Of Eastern Kentucky ".
I have strived to find out more about these four brothers-- Benjamin, Drury, Thomas and Armstead.
My research has brought much excitement and grief.
Not to mention the enormous amount of information about the ancestors of the four brothers.
It all started with a man who came to America from England to have a new life in the new world.
His name is Edward Burchett.
He came to America in the year 1665.
All the Burchetts in America MAY descend from this Burchett.
There were others before him but they decided to go back to England.
In those times, it was very hard to survive in America. Food was a shortage problem, the King would persecute the new arrivals.
The King would only give land to the Noble Families.
While others would have to work to have a piece for themselves or have money between them.
Many migrated to America to seek refuge from the King but found out it was harder to live in America than England. One Burchett decided to stay.
Edward was born in Chatham, Kent County, England 1640.
Three years after his marriage to Mary ?, born 1644, in 1662 he came to America.
He had two sons and a daughter born in America eight years after his arrival in 1665.
Edward died in 1715 Charles City, Virginia.
Charles City Became a county in the year of 1623/24.
In one family bible I came across, it said Edward died in Prince County.
There were three Prince Countys in Virginia: Prince Edward 1754, Prince George 1703, Prince William 1731. Edward died in 1715. Prince George became a county in 1703.
It couldn't be possible.
Prince George was formed by dividing Charles County (One of the original shires of 1623/24 ). For more information, see " Virginia History ".
Robert Burchett was the first Burchett to be born in America in 1673.
He was born in Charles City, Virginia. Robert married Hannah Hedford about 1693.
Prince George became a county in the year of 1703 prior before his death in 1735 in Brunswick County, Virginia.
The other Burchetts to be born in America was William Burchett born 1680, Elizabeth Burchett born 1675.
William's wife is unknown at this time.
Elizabeth married Robert Lundy.
Elizabeth was born in Charles City.
The known child of this union was a daughter named Burchett Lundy.
William was also born in Charles City.
There were records of William in Meherrin Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia.
Brunswick was formed 1720 from Isle of Wight (one of the original shires of 1623/24 that later changed it's name ) and Prince George County and Surry.
Surry was formed in 1652 from James City (one of the original shires of 1623/24 ).
Isle of Wight was called Warrosquyoake (one of the original shires of 1623/24 )
Warrosquyoake later change it's name to Isle of Wight in 1647.
I found records of a Rebecca Burchett (born 1702 in Charles City, Virginia ) in Brunswick County, Virginia. Rebecca married a William Lee.
There was an Drury Burchett born 1722 in Brunswick County, who married Elizabeth Thweatt in the same area.
I found a marriage record of a Elizabeth Thweatt and a Drury Burchett. They were married 1749.
In the Thweatt family bible, it states Edward Burchett Jr. was Drury Burchett.
Edward Drury Burchett Jr.
The records only states his name was Drury.
Drury had a brother named Edward Jr.
Edward was a witness to Elizabeth's father's will.
At this point I still couldn't connect with the first Burchett to America.
If Edward Burchett was a Jr., then his father had to be an Edward also.
But the Edward who came to America would of been 82 years old when Edward Drury Burchett Jr. was born in 1720.
Since there is no record of an Edward Drury.
It has been discounted.
There has to be an Edward Burchett born about 1700.
If William and Edward Burchett Jr. was in the same place, then they have to be a connection somewhere with another Edward.
I came across a land record in Charles City dating March 15, 1673.
An Edward Burchett owned 351 acres and 32 poles.
He had adjoining land with James Thweatt.
Elizabeth Thweatt's grandfather.
Drury Burchett probably met Elizabeth Thweatt there.
The only conclusion I could come up with was William had a son named Edward Burchett Sr. His wife is unknown at this time.
William had a son named Robert Burchett born in the same place. His birthday is unknown but Robert died between Feb. 3, 1759- May 13, 1760. I found a will naming his children and wife as sole heirs to his estate.
Edward Burchett Jr. was a witness to this document. Robert Burchett was not his father. If he was, Edward would have been mentioned.
I assume Robert was an uncle to Edward Jr. If Robert was born about 1700. He would have been 60 years old or older when he died.
Drury Burchett and Elizabeth had four known children : Drury Burchett, Elizabeth Burchett, Susannah Burchett, and William Burchett.
I came across the Setzer family bible stating the four brother's father-- Drury Burchett born 1750 in Brunswick County, Virginia.
I have been in touch with many professional researchers through out this book. I asked their opinions on matters and they agreed on many points I just made.
I also have been in touch with each of the four brother's descendants.
Many of the Burchett names were spelled Birchett and Burchett. But in the wills of these people who had their name spelled Birchett was corrected in bars with the correct name. People often spelled the Burchett name the way it sounded. There were some Virginians whose name were Birch. Confusing the name and spelling the name Burchett to Birchett. With the name Birch, you will find this name within this family bible.
Edward Burchett was born in England. He came to the new world in 1665. It is not known if he had children in England before his first child, Robert who was born in America.
The will of Edward Burchett states some of his children:
Found in the Prince George County Wills and Deeds. p.238
Will of Edward Burchett of Prince George County, " Weak Of Body ".
To son Robert, 1 shilling
To daughter Sarah Baptist Curtis, 10 pounds
To my daughter Lundy, 10 pounds
To Mary Norton, a cow and a calf
To Elizabeth, daughter of Mary Norton, a young heifer
To wife, 1/3 of my estate
To James Thweatt, My plantation where I did live, with all the houses, ect., also my Indian woman Hannah and Indian woman Bess and her 2 children; also to him the rest of my estate, and to be sole executor. 18 Feb. 1712/13.
Signed: Edward Burchett
Wit: John Thweatt, Mary (V) Parram, James (O) Andreson on Oct. 11, 1713.Proved by oaths of John Thweat and Mary Parram
On Dec. 8, 1713 further proved by James Anderson.
Edward Burchett owned land in Charles City County, Virginia.
March 15, 1673, showed Edward with 351 acres and 32 poles on the South side of Appomattox River; adjoining land of Henry Batt and James Thweatt.
On October 31, 1673, showed Edward owned 551 acres of land in Charles City County, Virginia.
Will of Edward Burchett of Prince George County, " Weak of Body". To son Robert, 1 shilling. To daughter Sarah Baptist Curtis, 10 pounds. To daughter Lundy, 10 pounds. To Mary Norton, a cow and calf. To Elizabeth, daughter of Mary Norton, a young heifer. To wife, 1/3 of my estate. To James Thweatt, My plantation where I did live, with all the houses, etc., also my Indian woman Hannah and Indian woman Bess and her 2 children; also to him the rest of my estate, and to be sole executor. 18 Feb. 1712/1713 Wit: John Thweat, Mary (V) Parram, James (O),Anderson on Oct 11 1713. Proved by oaths of John Thweat and Mary Parram on Dec 8 1713." (Belle Johnson)
Children of Edward Burchett and Mary Drury are:
8. Thomas Burchett
9. Edward Burchett, Jr.
10. Robert Burchett
11. Elizabeth Burchett
12. William Burchett
13. Sarah Burchett
14. Lundy Burchett
15. Mary Burchett
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