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Showing posts with label Devon. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

David Burt & Mary Holton my 7th Great Grandparents

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     Name: David Burt
      Sex: M
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Individual Information
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          Birth: Oct 1629 - Harberton, Devonshire, England
    Christening: Oct 18, 1629 - Harberton, Devon, England
          Death: Sep 9, 1690 - Northampton, Hampshire, MA
         Burial:
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Parents
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         Father: Deacon Henry Burt (1595-1662)
         Mother: Eulalia March (1609-1690)
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Spouses and Children
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1.  Mary Holton (1637 - Dec 16, 1713)
       Marriage: Nov 18, 1654 - Northampton, Hampshire, MA
       Children:
          1. David Burt (1656-1660)
          2. Jonathan Burt (1658-1662)
          3. Henry Burt (1660-1735)
          4. Mary Burt (1663-1666)
          5. Sarah Burt (1665-1689)
          6. Hannah Burt (1667-1689)
          7. David Burt (1669-1690)
          8. Jonathan Burt (1671-1745)
          9. Joseph Burt (1673-1759)
          10. Mary Burt (1676-1734)
          11. Ruth Burt (1677-1746)
          12. Benjamin Burt (1680-1759)
          13. John Burt (1682-1709)
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Notes
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General:
   David was one of the first settlers of Northampton, Mass., in 1654.  His
   homestead was on King Street.  The ceremony of his marriage to Mary Holton
   was the first ever performed in Northampton (History of Western
   Massachusetts, by Dr. Holland, Vol. 1, pg. 53.).  In 1656 he was chosen one
   of the measurers of land and held that office for many years.
  
   Sources:
   Genealogical Records of Henry and Ulalia Burt, The Emigrants, who Early
   Settled at Springfield, Mass., and Their Descendants through Nine
   Generations, from 1640 to 1891, by Roderick H. Burnham, Hartford, Conn.
   1892.
  
   Early Days in New England.  Life and Times of Henry Burt of Springfield and
   some of his descendants.  Genealogical and Biographical Mention of James and
   Richard Burt of Taunton, Mass. and Thomas Burt, M.P., of England,  by Henry
   M. Burt and Silas W. Burt, Sprignfield, Mass., 1893.
  
   New England Ancestors Web site:   www.newenglandancestors.org/
   Cemetery Transcriptions from NEHGS Manuscript Collections.  Titicus
   Graveyard. Ridgefield, Fairfield Co., CT.
  
   A History of Deerfield Massachusetts, by George Sheldon, New Hampshire Pub.
   Co., Somersworth, NH: 1972.  (Facsimile of the 1895-96 edition)
  
   Burt Genealogical and Historical Notes, Beverly Brooks compiler. (Deerfield
   Library)
  
   New England Marriages Prior to 1700, by Clarence A. Torrey, CD, NEHGS, 2001;
   Also on www.americanancestors.org.
   BURT, David (1629-1690) & Mary HOLTON (ca 1626-1713), m/2 Joseph ROOT by
   1692; 18 Nov 1655; Northampton {Burt 35; Fallass 177; Sv. 1:312; Springfield
   Hist. 2:540; Cross Anc. 130; Cowles 1:50; Lyman 53; Alvord 27; Bissell Anc.
   87; Reg. 86:219; Springfield Fam. (ms) 107; Stevens-Miller 363, 391; NYGBR
   78:14; Warner-Harrington 96, 391; Hale (1952) 489; McCormick-Hamilton 171;
   Ackley-Bosworth 233}
  
   Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections, 1620-1998. Marriage
   David Burt Nov. 18, 1654.
  
   FamilySearch.org. Massachusetts, Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910, 1663-1887
   Northampton, MA.

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     Name: Mary Holton
      Sex: F
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Individual Information
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          Birth: 1637 - Hartford, Hartford, CT
    Christening:
          Death: Dec 16, 1713 - Northfield, Franklin, MA
         Burial:
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Parents
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         Father: Deacon William Holton (1610-1691)
         Mother: Mary Winche (Abt 1650-1691)
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Spouses and Children
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1.  David Burt (Oct 1629 - Sep 9, 1690)
       Marriage: Nov 18, 1654 - Northampton, Hampshire, MA
       Children:
          1. David Burt (1656-1660)
          2. Jonathan Burt (1658-1662)
          3. Henry Burt (1660-1735)
          4. Mary Burt (1663-1666)
          5. Sarah Burt (1665-1689)
          6. Hannah Burt (1667-1689)
          7. David Burt (1669-1690)
          8. Jonathan Burt (1671-1745)
          9. Joseph Burt (1673-1759)
          10. Mary Burt (1676-1734)
          11. Ruth Burt (1677-1746)
          12. Benjamin Burt (1680-1759)
          13. John Burt (1682-1709)
2.  Joseph Root (               -           )
       Marriage: Abt 1692
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Notes
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General:
   This is supposed to be the first marriage recorded in Northhampton.
   After David died, she married a second husband, 1692 or 3, Joseph Root, and
   died in Northfield, Mass. 
   Sources:
   A History of Deerfield Massachusetts, by George Sheldon. Originally
   published 1985-6. Facsimile edition, Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association
   Deerfield, 2004.
  
   The Ancestry of Russell Makepeace of Marion, Massachusetts 1904-1986. A
   Descendant of Thomas Makepeace of Dorchester, Massachusetts.  Edited by
   Zelinda Makepeace Douhan, Newbury Street Press, Boston, MA: 2005.
 

Friday, May 4, 2012

Isett [Burtt] - my 9th great-grandmother

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     Name: Isett [Burtt]
      Sex: F
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Individual Information
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          Birth: 1570 - Harberton, Devonshire, England
    Christening:
          Death: Between Mar 14, 1629 and Jul 8, 1630 - Harberton, Devonshire,
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Spouses and Children
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1. *Henry Burtt (1566 - Between Jul 10, 1617 and Sep 10, 1617)
       Marriage: 1590 - Harberton, Devonshire, England
       Children:
          1. John Burtt (Cir 1593-          )
          2. Deacon Henry Burt (1595-1662)
          3. Johane Burtt (1596-After 1629)
          4. Raddegan Burtt (Cir 1598-After 1629)
          5. Alice (Allies) Burtt (Cir 1598-          )
          6. Agnes Burtt (Cir 1601-          )
          7. Elizabeth Burtt (Cir 1603-          )
          8. Ann Burtt (1607-          )
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Notes
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General:
   Sources:
   Terry, George Skelton, Genealogical Research in England, Burt -
   March, (New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Vol 86, January
   1932, p 77 - 84; April 1932, p 216-220; July 1932, p 247-252.)
  
   Will; 14 Mar 1629/30; Harberton, Devon, ENG. The Nuncupative Will of Isott
   Burte of Harberton [co. Devon], being of perfect mind and memory, declared
   14 March, or thereabout, 1629 [1629/30], in the presence of John Burte and
   Joane Saunders, with others, in manner and form following: she gave all her
   goods unto Agnes Burte and Elizabeth Burte, her daughters, who she made her
   executors. Proved 9 July 1630 by Elizabeth Burte, one of the executors named
   in said will, with power reserved to grant administration to Agnes Burte,
   the other executor.
   Nuncupative Will.
   Inventory, taken 8 July 1630 Harberton, Devon, ENG by Henry Burt and Symon Trumelles
   and exhibited 9 July 1630 by Elizabeth Burte: her wearing apparel £5; household goods
   only; total, £9. 13s. 4d. [signed] Henry Burtt. The mark of Symon Trummells.
   (Archdeaconry of Totnes.)

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Henry Burtt - my 9th great-grandfather

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     Name: Henry Burtt
      Sex: M
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Individual Information
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          Birth: 1566 - Harberton, Devonshire, England
    Christening:
          Death: Between Jul 10, 1617 and Sep 10, 1617 - Harberton, Devonshire,
             England
         Burial:
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Parents
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         Father: John Burt (1540-          )
         Mother: Mrs.  [Burt] (Abt 1541-          )
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Spouses and Children
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1. Isett [Burtt] (1570 - Between Mar 14, 1629 and Jul 8, 1630)
       Marriage: 1590 - Harberton, Devonshire, England
       Children:
          1. John Burtt (Cir 1593-          )
          2. Deacon Henry Burt (1595-1662)
          3. Johane Burtt (1596-After 1629)
          4. Raddegan Burtt (Cir 1598-After 1629)
          5. Alice (Allies) Burtt (Cir 1598-          )
          6. Agnes Burtt (Cir 1601-          )
          7. Elizabeth Burtt (Cir 1603-          )
          8. Ann Burtt (1607-          )
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Notes
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General:
   Terry, George Skelton, Genealogical Research in England, Burt -
   March, (New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Vol 86, January
   1932, p 77 - 84; April 1932, p 216-220; July 1932, p 247-252.)
  
   Will; 10 July 1617; Harberton, Devon, ENG. "The will of Henry Burtt 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, £6 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 £ 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, £60, to be
   paid within three months after she shall be of the age of twenty-one. To
   Allies, my daughter, £40, to be paid at the age of twenty. To Agnes, my
   daughter, £40 at the age of twenty. To Elizabeth, my daughter, £40, 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 £20 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 £20 towards the same. To Joseph
   Saunders and Samuel Saunders, my grandchildren, £5 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."
   Inventory Taken; 10 Sep 1617; Harberton, Devon, ENG.
   £602-07-09: "Inventory, taken 10 Sept 1617 by Thomas Colton and Paule Symons
   and exhibited 19 September 1617, includes apparel, £8: cloth and yarn, £102;
   money £70; 93 sheep, £31, 32 lambs, £6; other farm stock; an estate in
   certain grounds, £61: an estate in house, meadow and garden, £20; two pairs
   of lumbes, warping pins, raggles, quilt torns, and one spinning turn with
   sleyes, £2. 10s. brass pans, cauldrons, and pots, £10. 13s. 4d; for
   household cloth already made, £3; 13 silver spoons, L 3; desperate debts,
   £140; total £602. 7s. 9d. (Archdeaconry of Totnes)."
  
   Sources:
   Genealogical Research in England. p. 77 Burt, Jan 1932.
  
   The Compendium of American Genealogy. First Families of America, edited by
   Frederick Adams Virkus. Multi volume set. 1937-1942. Immigrant Ancestors,
   Vol. VII, p. 825-895.
  
   William Pynchon, John Pynchon, Elizur Holyoke, Pynchon Court Records,
   (Families of the Pioneer Valley, Regional Publications, West Springfield,
   MA, 2000).

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Eulalia March - my 8th Great-Grandmother

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     Name: Eulalia March
      Sex: F
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Individual Information
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          Birth: Dec 28, 1609 - Sherford, Devonshire, England
    Christening:
          Death: Aug 19, 1690 - Springfield, Hampden, MA
         Burial:
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Parents
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         Father: Richard Marche (1565-Bef 1612)
         Mother: Joane Martyn (1569-Bef 1616)
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Spouses and Children
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1.   Deacon Henry Burt (1595 - Apr 30, 1662)
       Marriage: Dec 28, 1619 - Dean Prior, Devonshire, England
       Children:
          1. Sarah Burt (1621-1689)
          2. Abigail Burt (Abt 1623-1692)
          3. Deacon Jonathan Burt (1625-1715)
          4. David Burt (1629-1690)
          5. Mary Burt (1635-1689)
          6. Nathaniel Burt (1638-1720)
          7. Elizabeth Burt (1638-1691)
          8. Hannah Burt (1641-1680)
          9. Dorcas Burt (1643-1743)
          10. Patience Burt (1645-1732)
          11. Mercy Burt (1647-1689)
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Notes
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General:
   Ulalia Marche.
  
   Sources:
   Massachusetts, Springfield Vital Records, 1663-1887 (FamilySearch.org)
  
   Simon Lobdell - 1646 of Milford, Conn., and his Descendants, compiled and
   published by Julia Harrison Lobdell, 1907
  
   Terry, George Skelton, Genealogical Research in England, Burt -
   March, (New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Vol 86, January
   1932, p 77 - 84; April 1932, p 216-220; July 1932, p 247-252.)
   Will; 27 May 1684; Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. "I Ulaliah Burt, of
   Springfield, being weake in body, but sound in mind, memory and
   understanding, do make this, my Last Wil and Testament, this 27th of May
   Anno Dom 1684. I comend my soul to God who made it, and to Jesus Christ, who
   redeemed I with his most precious blood. And my body I commit to the earth
   hoping for that blessed ressurection when it shall be reunited to be forever
   with the Lord. And for my worldly estate thus I dispose it: To my daughter
   Sarah I give two milch cows, or kinde. To my daughter Abiaile I give my
   cloake, a green Apron and coate and a shift. To my Daughter Mary I give an
   hefer. To my Daughter Elisabeth I give two milch cows or kine. To my
   daughter Patience I give my Flocke bed at the Medow, a Pillow-beer, one pair
   of sheets and a Coverlet, my red stockins, one shift, one white neck cloth,
   on dressing, my hat, one
   Coif and one coate, and the one halfe of my Clothe that is sent to the
   Weavers, after two yeards are taken of for Abilene Bage. To my daughter
   Mercy I give the halfe of that Cloth that is sent to the weavers, and the
   Serdge her husband sent me for a wastecoate, one pair of sheetes, one
   pillow-beer, ond shift, one coate. And to my son Jonathan I do give the
   whole lot my husband bought of George Sancton and my best brasse kettle to
   bestow upon his son Henry. If he se good that he enjoy the same, after his
   decease.Also I give my son Jonathan the Pillow and Pillow-beer at his house.
   To my son David I doe give my oldest yoke of cattle and my old brasse pan.
   To my son Nathaneel I give my great brasse kettle and the four acres in the
   forral Lotte to bestow if he se good upon his eldest son after his decease.
   And my Scarfe and my Cambricke Necke clothe I give to my son Nathaneel, his
   daughter Rebeca; Also the Yarn and Wool and Tow to make a coverlet I give to
   sd Rebeca and the Pillow at the Medow. And the rest of my fmal estate not
   heer named I doe order to be given as there is most need, or my Executors
   hereafter named see cause. And I do constitute and appoint my son Jonathan
   and my son Nathaneel to be my True and Lawful Executors to this my Last Wil
   and Testament as Witnes my hand and seale the day and yeer above written.
   Ulaliah Burt X (her mark)
   With her seale affixt.
   Signed and sealed in the presence of Benjamin Parsons, Sr. and John
   Holyoke.
  
   At the courte Sept.30 1690. Sworn in Courte by Mr. Jno. Holyoke that he saw
   the Testator signe and seale the Instument as the Wil and Last Testament of
   said Ulaliah Burt deceased and that she was of sound mind and perfect
   remembrance, to the best of his remembrance, the estate to be disposed
   according to said will.
   Attest Saml. Partrigg, Clerke.
   Dec 30 1690.
   This last will and Testament of Widow Ulaliah Burt, Late deceased, is here
   entred from the Original on file. Attest, Jno. Holyoke, clerk.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Deacon Henry Burt - my 8th great-grandfather

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     Name: Deacon Henry Burt
      Sex: M
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Individual Information
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          Birth: 1595 - Harberton, Devonshire, England
    Christening:
          Death: Apr 30, 1662 - Springfield, Hampden, MA
         Burial: May 1, 1662 - Springfield, Hampden, MA
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Parents
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         Father: Henry Burtt (1566-1617)
         Mother: Isett [Burtt] (1570-1630)
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Spouses and Children
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1. *Eulalia March (Dec 28, 1609 - Aug 19, 1690)
       Marriage: Dec 28, 1619 - Dean Prior, Devonshire, England
       Children:
          1. Sarah Burt (1621-1689)
          2. Abigail Burt (Abt 1623-1692)
          3. Deacon Jonathan Burt (1625-1715)
          4. David Burt (1629-1690)
          5. Mary Burt (1635-1689)
          6. Nathaniel Burt (1638-1720)
          7. Elizabeth Burt (1638-1691)
          8. Hannah Burt (1641-1680)
          9. Dorcas Burt (1643-1743)
          10. Patience Burt (1645-1732)
          11. Mercy Burt (1647-1689)
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Notes
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General:
   Henry and Ulalia were married in Exeter Diocese, Dean Prior, Devon or
   Cornwall, England, Dec. 28, 1619.
  
   He probably emigrated about 1638 or 9. Ship unknown.
   He was in Roxbury, Mass. in 1639 and removed to Springfield the following
   year.
   Sept. 26, 1644, elected Selectman in Springfield, Hampden, Mass.
   April 14, 1648 took oath of Freemanship or Allegiance.
   May 29, 1649, chosen as clark of the writts for Springfield.
   Will dated April 30, 1662, Springfield, Mass. Inventory taken Sept. 11,
   1662.
  
   Terry, George Skelton, Genealogical Research in England, Burt -
   March, (New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Vol 86, January
   1932, p 77 - 84; April 1932, p 216-220; July 1932, p 247-252.)


   "Henry Burt of Springfeild who departed this life Aprill 30th 1662, not
   leavinge any will under his owne hand for the disposing of his leigh, estate
   yet for that he did by words express his mind therein before Ensigne Thomas
   Cooper and Jonathan Burt who by a writing under their hands presented the
   Same unto this Corte: a coppy whereof hereafter follows, the Widdow Burt
   before the Corte consenting thereunto The Corte allowed the same to stand as
   the Last will and testament of the said Henry Burt.
   We Thomas Cooper and Jonathan Burt doe testify, That after Henry Burt now
   deceast had disposed of part of his estate to his Son Nathaneell, the said
   Henry had Such expressions as these. vizt. that what estate he had then left
   should be at his wifes dispose as witness our hand This 29th of September
   1662.
   Thomas Cooper: Jonathan Burt
   To the truth hereof in the mind of the said Henry Burt the said Ensigne
   Cooper & Jonathan Burt tooke thier oath in the presence of the Corte"
  
   Sources:
   New England Marriages Prior to 1700, by Clarence A. Torrey, CD, NEHGS, 2001
  
   Boyd's Marriage Index 1538-1840    www.originsnetwork.com/
   BURT, Henry (ca 1595-1662) & Eulalia MARCHE (-1690); 28 Dec 1619, lic 23
   Dec; Roxbury/Springfield {Burt 521; Booth (1910) 24; Springfield Fam. (ms)
   107; Cross Anc. 329; Sv. 1:313; Botsford-Marble 234-6; Abell 11, 18; Bliss
   37; Belden (1898) 223; Reg. 32:302, 72:142, 86:77, 218, 250; Ackley-Bosworth
   231, 232; Holbrook Anc. (1942) 24; Cleveland Anc. Chart vi; Putnam's Mag.
   1:157; Warner-Harrington 95, 434; Rathbone (1941) 12; Crary-Dunham 145;
   Stevens-Miller 361, 366; Hale (1952) 480, 487; Swift (1955) 127;
   McCormick-Hamilton 167}
  
   Findmypast: Parish Record Collection. Marriage Record. Source: Boyd's 1st
   Misc Series 1538-1775. Society of Genealogists.
  
   Genealogical Records of Henry and Ulalia Burt, The Emigrants, who Early
   Settled at Springfield, Mass., and Their Descendants through Nine
   Generations, from 1640 to 1891, by Roderick H. Burnham, Hartford, Conn.
   1892.
  
   Early Days in New England.  Life and Times of Henry Burt of Springfield and
   some of his descendants.  Genealogical and Biographical Mention of James and
   Richard Burt of Taunton, Mass. and Thomas Burt, M.P., of England,  by Henry
   M. Burt and Silas W. Burt, Sprignfield, Mass., 1893.
  
   A History of Deerfield Massachusetts, by George Sheldon, New Hampshire Pub.
   Co., Somersworth, NH: 1972. (Facsimile of the 1895-96 edition)
  
   Compendium of New England Pioneers, Archive CD Books, 2006. The Pioneers of
   Massachusetts, by Charles H Pope, 1900, Boston, Mass. P. 82.
  
   Massachusetts, Springfield Vital Records, 1663-1887 (FamilySearch.org)
  
   New England Ancestors Web site:   www.newenglandancestors.org/
   Cemetery Transcriptions from NEHGS Manuscript Collections.  Titicus
   Graveyard. Ridgefield, Fairfield Co., CT.