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George Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: George Burt was born circa 1563 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Nicholas Burt and Joane (?)
• (Witness) Will: George Burt is mentioned in the will of Nicholas Burt dated 4 January 1591 at Balcombe, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: George Burt died in 1627 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: George Burt was buried on 22 January 1627 at St Mary, Balcombe, Sussex, England, "of Cookefeilde, buried here by leave."²

Nicholas Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: Nicholas Burt was born circa 1565 at Balcombe, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Nicholas Burt and Joane (?)
• (Witness) Will: Nicholas Burt is mentioned in the will of Nicholas Burt dated 4 January 1591 at Balcombe, Sussex, England.¹

Nicholas Burt

• Birth*: Nicholas Burt was born circa 1555 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Nicholas Burt married Joane Faulconer on 8 May 1580 at Balcombe, Sussex, England, In his will, Nicholas mentions that John Faulconer is his brother-in-law.¹
• Residence*: In 1620 Nicholas Burt and Joane Faulconer lived at Clevers, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
• Will*: Nicholas Burt left a will made on 21 May 1620 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.^2,3
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Nicholas Burt of Clevers in Cuckfield
  People mentioned:
  Nicholas Burt, eldest son
  William Burt, son
  Anne Burt, daughter
  Joane Burt, daughter
  Richard Burt, son
  Nicholas Burt, grandchild
  Jane Burt, daughter of Richard Burt
  Richard Carver, son of Richard Carver
  Joane, his wife
  Henry Burt, son
  Ninian Burt, son
  John Faulconer, brother-in-law, overseer
  Walter Burt, overseer
  John Warden, overseer.
• Death*: Nicholas Burt died in May 1620 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Nicholas Burt was buried on 30 May 1620 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.

Joane Faulconer

• Married Name: As of 8 May 1580, her married name was Burt.
• Marriage*: Joane Faulconer married Nicholas Burt on 8 May 1580 at Balcombe, Sussex, England, In his will, Nicholas mentions that John Faulconer is his brother-in-law.¹
• Residence*: In 1620 Joane Faulconer and Nicholas Burt lived at Clevers, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Joane Faulconer is mentioned in the will of Nicholas Burt dated 21 May 1620 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.^2,3
• Death*: Joane Faulconer died in 1628 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Joane Faulconer was buried on 9 July 1628 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England, "widow, Cleavers."⁴

Nicholas Burt

Parents:

• Baptism*: Nicholas Burt was baptized on 20 February 1581 at St Mary, Balcombe, Sussex, England, 20 Feb 1580/81. Father is Nicholas Burt the younger.¹
• He was the son of Nicholas Burt and Joane Faulconer.

Richard Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: Richard Burt was born circa 1590 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Nicholas Burt and Joane Faulconer.
• Marriage*: Richard Burt married Jane Abbott on 25 November 1616 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England, Jane ABAT, Richard son of Nicholas Burt of Clevers.¹
• Anecdote*: Jane's brother Thomas Abbott leaves £20 each to his brother-in-law Richard Burt's five children (after his brother Robert Abbott's decease) in his will dated 25 Jan 1633/34 (ESRO: PBT/1/1/23/105.)

William Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: William Burt was born circa 1583 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Nicholas Burt and Joane Faulconer.
• Marriage*: William Burt married Joan White on 14 October 1616 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England, William son of Nicholas Burt of Clevers.¹

Anne Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: Anne Burt was born circa 1585 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Nicholas Burt and Joane Faulconer.

Joane Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: Joane Burt was born circa 1587 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Nicholas Burt and Joane Faulconer.

Henry Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: Henry Burt was born circa 1593 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Nicholas Burt and Joane Faulconer.
• Marriage*: Henry Burt married Katherine Seaman on 25 July 1625 at Balcombe, Sussex, England.¹

Ninian Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: Ninian Burt was born circa 1595 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Nicholas Burt and Joane Faulconer.
• Marriage*: Ninian Burt married Elizabeth Gatland on 27 March 1627 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.¹

Katherine Seaman

• Married Name: As of 25 July 1625, her married name was Burt.
• Marriage*: Katherine Seaman married Henry Burt, son of Nicholas Burt and Joane Faulconer, on 25 July 1625 at Balcombe, Sussex, England.¹

Jane Abbott

• Married Name: As of 25 November 1616, her married name was Burt.
• Marriage*: Jane Abbott married Richard Burt, son of Nicholas Burt and Joane Faulconer, on 25 November 1616 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England, Jane ABAT, Richard son of Nicholas Burt of Clevers.¹
• Anecdote*: Jane's brother Thomas Abbott leaves £20 each to his brother-in-law Richard Burt's five children (after his brother Robert Abbott's decease) in his will dated 25 Jan 1633/34 (ESRO: PBT/1/1/23/105.)

Joan White

• Married Name: As of 14 October 1616, her married name was Burt.
• Marriage*: Joan White married William Burt, son of Nicholas Burt and Joane Faulconer, on 14 October 1616 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England, William son of Nicholas Burt of Clevers.¹

Ann (?)

• Marriage*: Ann (?) married Walter Burt, son of William Burt and Joan Burt, circa 1674 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: I have shown Ann's marriage to Walter as c1675 but this may be wrong. The marriage to Ann may be later as a possible marriage occured on 30 Mar 1714 when a Walter Burt married Anne Peacock at Streat. This looks a possibility given their daughter Alice Burt married Thomas Buckwell at Streat also. If the later marriage is correct then there is an earlier marriage yet to be found.
• Married Name: As of circa 1675, her married name was Burt.
• (Witness) Will: Ann (?) is mentioned in the will of Walter Burt dated 27 March 1716 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.¹
• Will*: Ann (?) left a will made on 2 February 1719/20 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Anne Burt, widow of Cuckfield, 1720
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/51/340)
  Made: 2 Feb 1719/20
  Proved: 4 Dec 1724, Archdeaconry of Lewes
  In the name of God Amen The second day of February in the year of our Lord saviour Jesus Christ according to the computation of the Church of England 1719/20 I Anne Burt of Cuckfield widow and relict of Walter Burt late of the said parish & county of Sussex deceased being weak in body but of good disposing mind and memory praised be God for the same and calling into mind the uncertain state of this mortal life and that all persons must once die do hereby make this my last will and testament and first I bequeath my soul to God who gave it hoping through that the meritorious death and suffering of Jesus Christ my saviour & Redeemer to have full and free pardon for all my sins and that I shall through and by virtue of Christ's death have a blessed resurrection at the last day And my body I commit to the earth to be decently buried in the churchyard of Slaugham by my husband and as for what part or portion of this world which God has been pleased to bless me withall I give will and bequeath the same in manner and form following that is to say I will give and bequeath to my son William Burt of Wivelsfield the sum of £12 and 1 silver cup to be given to him within six months after my decease by my cousin Mr Garston and the £12 given as above said to be paid to him likewise within six months after my decease by my executor hereinafter named Item I will give and bequeath to my granddaughter Mary Frances the sum of £5 and £5 for my burial being the same sum my husband gave to me in his last will and testament to be paid to her within six months after my decease by my executor hereinafter named Item I will give and bequeath to my grandson James Frances the sum of £5 which said sum is likewise to be paid within six months after my decease by my executor hereinafter named Item I will give and bequeath to my grandson Thomas Buckwell the sum of £5 which was due me from John Burt upon a bill which said bill is already in the hands of Thomas Buckwell my son-in-law Item I give to my grandsons John and Walter Smith the sum of 10 shillings a piece to buy them two rings to be paid them likewise within six months next after my decease Item all the rest of my goods and chattels ready monies plate linen woollen and everything whatsoever that belongs to me after my debts and legacies are paid and will proved and funeral expenses discharged I give will and bequeath the same to my son James Burt and Alice Buckwell and Elizabeth Jupp the same to be equally divided between them share and share alike and I do make my son James Burt whole and sole executor to this my last will and testament with that proviso that he shall and will perform everything contained in this my said will and I do declare this to be my last will and no other contained in one sheet of paper In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written
  Anne Burt
  published and declared to be my last will and testament and sealed and delivered in the presence of
  Thomas Vaughan
  The mark of Sarah Tilt
  Walter Hunter
  (Transcribed (dictated) by Geoffrey Barber, 19^th January 2024.)
• Death*: Ann (?) died in 1724 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England. Buried at Slaugham as requested in her will.
• Burial*: Ann (?) was buried on 8 October 1724 at St Mary, Slaugham, Sussex, England, "Mrs., from Cuckfield."³
• Probate: Her estate was probated on 4 December 1724 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Thomas Buckwell

• Marriage License: Thomas Buckwell and Alice Burt obtained a marriage licence on 15 June 1717 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas a farrier of Balcombe, Alice of Cuckfield.¹
• Marriage*: Thomas Buckwell married Alice Burt, daughter of Walter Burt and Ann (?), on 18 June 1717 at Streat, Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Buckwell is mentioned in the will of Ann (?) dated 2 February 1719/20 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.²

William Jupp

• (Witness) Will: William Jupp is mentioned in the will of Walter Burt dated 27 March 1716 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.¹
• Marriage*: William Jupp married Elizabeth Burt, daughter of Walter Burt and Ann (?), on 10 February 1718/19 at Slaugham, Sussex, England, Elizabeth of Cuckfield.²
• Marriage License: William Jupp and Elizabeth Burt obtained a marriage licence on 10 February 1718/19 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William a yeoman of Cuckfield, Elizabeth a spinster of the same parish.²

Sarah Marchant

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Marchant was baptized on 30 October 1690 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of William Marchant and Mary Chatfield.
• Marriage License: Sarah Marchant and James Burt obtained a marriage licence on 4 December 1724 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, James a tanner of Cuckfield, Sarah a spinster of Balcombe.¹
• Marriage*: Sarah Marchant married James Burt, son of Walter Burt and Ann (?), on 7 December 1724 at Slaugham, Sussex, England, James of Cuckfield, Sarah of Hurstpierpoint.¹
• Married Name: As of 7 December 1724, her married name was Burt.

James Burt

• Birth*: James Burt was born circa 1715 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: "---- BURT, wife of Mr. James BURT buried 20 Oct 1766 at Slaugham St Mary."¹
• Occupation*: James Burt was a yeoman in 1771.
• Will*: James Burt left a will made on 17 September 1771 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of James Burt, Yeoman of Cuckfield, 1780
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/64/180)
  Made: 17 Sep 1771
  Proved: 30 May 1780, Archdeaconry of Lewes
  In the name of God Amen I James Burt of Cuckfield in the County of Sussex yeoman being in good health of body and of sound perfect and well disposing mind memory and understanding praised be God, do this seventeenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy one, make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following Whereas I have surrendered into the hands of the Lord of the manor of Slaugham in the said county All that my customary or copyhold messuage or tenement barn buildings farm lands and premises with the appurtenances holden of the said manor called Portwayes situate lying and being in the Parish of Slaugham in the said county To the use of my last will and testament, Now in pursuance of the said surrender I do hereby give and devise all and singular the said messuage or tenement farm lands and premises with the appurtenances, unto my daughter Mary the wife of Richard Stedman of Cuckfield aforesaid yeoman To have and to hold the same unto my said daughter Mary Stedman and her heirs and assigns forever And Whereas I have also surrendered into the hands of the Lords of the manor of Cuckfield in the said county all that my customary or copyhold messuage or tenement, banr buildings, farm lands and premises with the appurtenances, holden of the said manor of Cuckfield called or known by the name of Ashfields or by whatsoever other name or names the same or any part thereof is are have or hath been called or known situate lying and being in Cuckfield aforesaid To the use of my last will and testament Now in pursuance of the said last recited surrender, I do hereby give and devise all and singular the said messuage or tenement barn buildings, farm lands and premises, with the appurtenances called Ashfields unto my grandaughter Mary Kelsey daughter of my late daughter Barbara deceased wife of John Kelsey of Cuckfield aforesaid yeoman To have and to hold the same unto my said grandaughter Mary Kelsey, and her heirs of her body lawfully to be begotten, charged and chargeable nevertheless with the payment of the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds thereout of lawful money of Great Britain unto my grandaughter Ann Kelsey, sister of the said Mary Kelsey to be paid her at her age of eighteen years And I hereby give and bequeath the said sum of one hundred and fifty pounds accordingly unto the said Ann Kelsey and hereby//
  charge and make chargeable the said messuage or tenement farm lands and premises called Ashfields, with the true payment of the same And in case my said grandaughter Mary shall happen to dye without leaving issue of her body lawfully to be begotten then I give and devise the said messuage or tenement farm lands and premises with the appurtenances called Ashfields unto my said grandaughter Ann Kelsey and the heirs of her body lawfully to be begotten and in default of such issue I give and devise the same premises unto my said daughter Mary Stedman, and her heirs forever, And as to all the rest residue and remainder of my goods chattels and personal estate of what nature or kind soever after payment of my just debts and funeral expences, I give and bequeath the same unto my said daughter Mary Stedman, whom I make constitute and appoint full and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament and hereby revoke all former and other wills by me made and declare this only to be my last will and testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written -James Burt- signed sealed published and declared by the said James Burt the testator as and for his last will and testament (the interlineation of the words: of her body: and the obliteration appearing in the twenty sixth line thereof being first made) In the presence of us, who have subscribed our names as witnesses to this will, In the presence of each other Richard Colchin, John Burt, Ja Waller
  The will of James Burt late of Cuckfield within the Archdeaconry of Lewes yeoman deceased was proved the thirtieth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty before the Reverend Peter Guerin Crofts Clerk Surrogate and so forth, Upon the oath of Mary Stedman the only Executrix in the said will named To whom was committed the administration of the goods etc being first sworn well and faithfully to administer the same and so forth And also that the goods etc of the said deceased do not amount unto one hundred pounds
  Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 17^th January 2024 (from a copy of the will, not the original.)
  
• Death*: James Burt died in 1780 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: James Burt was buried on 8 February 1780 at St Mary, Slaugham, Sussex, England.¹
• Probate: His estate was probated on 30 May 1780 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Value £100.

Barbara Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: Barbara Burt was born circa 1740 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of James Burt.
• Married Name: As of 12 April 1762, her married name was Kelsey.
• Marriage*: Barbara Burt married John Kelsey on 12 April 1762 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England, both of this parish.¹
• Death*: Barbara Burt died in August 1764 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Barbara Burt was buried on 8 August 1764 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England, "wife of John."²
• (Witness) Will: Barbara Burt is mentioned in the will of James Burt dated 17 September 1771 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.³

Mary Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Burt was born circa 1745 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of James Burt.
• Married Name: As of 21 April 1768, her married name was Stedman.
• Marriage*: Mary Burt married Richard Stedman on 21 April 1768 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England, both of this parish.¹
• (Witness) Will: Mary Burt is mentioned in the will of Richard Stedman dated 3 July 1769 at Slaugham, Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Burt is mentioned in the will of James Burt dated 17 September 1771 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.²
• Death*: Mary Burt died in 1795 at Slaugham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Mary Burt was buried on 2 January 1795 at St Mary, Slaugham, Sussex, England, "widow of Richard, late Northlands."³

Richard Stedman

• Marriage*: Richard Stedman married Mary Burt, daughter of James Burt, on 21 April 1768 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England, both of this parish.¹
• Will*: Richard Stedman left a will made on 3 July 1769 at Slaugham, Sussex, England.
• Will/Adm Transcript*: See SFHG wills depository.
• (Witness) Will: Richard Stedman is mentioned in the will of James Burt dated 17 September 1771 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.²
• Death*: Richard Stedman died in 1780 at Slaugham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Richard Stedman was buried on 19 March 1780 at St Mary, Slaugham, Sussex, England.³
• Probate: His estate was probated on 13 May 1780 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

John Kelsey

• Marriage*: John Kelsey married Barbara Burt, daughter of James Burt, on 12 April 1762 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England, both of this parish.¹
• (Witness) Will: John Kelsey is mentioned in the will of James Burt dated 17 September 1771 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.²
• Death*: John Kelsey died in 1779 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Kelsey was buried on 4 May 1779 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England, "widower."³

Ann Crunden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Crunden was baptized on 6 July 1706 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Crunden and Rose Burt.
• (Witness) Will: Ann Crunden is mentioned in the will of Ann Stapely dated 26 May 1730 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.²
• Married Name: As of 24 January 1737/38, her married name was Smith.
• Marriage*: Ann Crunden married Joseph Smith on 24 January 1737/38 at Pyecombe, Sussex, England, Ann of Cuckfield, Joseph of the same parish.³

Rose Crunden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Rose Crunden was baptized on 1 September 1707 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Crunden and Rose Burt.
• Death*: Rose Crunden died in 1719 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Rose Crunden was buried on 13 June 1719 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.²

Edward Crunden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Crunden was baptized on 23 September 1708 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England, "butcher."¹
• He was the son of Richard Crunden and Rose Burt.
• (Witness) Will: Edward Crunden is mentioned in the will of Ann Stapely dated 26 May 1730 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.²

Richard Crunden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Crunden was baptized on 8 January 1709/10 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Richard Crunden and Rose Burt.
• Death*: Richard Crunden died in 1711 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Richard Crunden was buried on 29 April 1711 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.²

Jacob Stone

• Marriage*: Jacob Stone married Rose Burt, daughter of Walter Burt and Ann Stapely, on 14 April 1723 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Will: Jacob Stone is mentioned in the will of Ann Stapely dated 26 May 1730 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.²

Walter Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: Walter Burt was born circa 1675 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Walter Burt and Ann (?)
• Marriage License: Walter Burt and Joan Dumbrell obtained a marriage licence on 7 June 1694 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Walter of Cuckfield, Joan a spinster of the same parish.
• Marriage*: Walter Burt married Joan Dumbrell on 7 June 1694 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Occupation*: Walter Burt was a tanner in 1701.
• Will*: Walter Burt left a will made on 25 November 1701 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.¹
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Walter Burt, Tanner of Wivelsfield, 1701/02
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/44/153)
  Made: 25 Nov 1701
  Proved: 20 Feb 1701/02, Archdeaconry of Lewes
  In the name of God Amen I Walter Burt of Wivelsfield in the county of Sussex tanner being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory praised be God for the same and calling to mind the uncertain estate of man and that all flesh is as grass and must yield to death at one time or other and being sensible of the same do hereby make my last will and testament and First and principally I commit my soul to God who gave it hoping to have a blessed resurrection and through the merits of Jesus Christ my saviour and Redeemer to have all my sins pardoned and done away and my body I commit to the earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named And First I will that all those debts that I owe in right or equity be honestly paid within convenient time after my decease And As for what portion of the world God has been pleased to bestow upon me I will and bequeath in manner and form following (that is to say) I will and bequeath unto my youngest son Walter all my land tenements and hereditaments lying and being in Roffey Street in the parish of Horsham in the county of Sussex now in the tenure and occupation of one Francis Currington or his assigns to have and to hold the same messuage lands and premises with all and every the appurtenances to him the said Walter and his heirs forever but if my said youngest son Walter shall happen to die before he shall attain the age of one and twenty years then my mind and will is that the said lands and tenements in Roffey aforesaid shall be equally divided between my two daughters Elizabeth and Ann and if either of them shall die before they shall attain the age of one and 20 years then the survivor to have all the said lands and their heirs forever Item I give unto my said daughters Elizabeth and Ann the sum of £100 apiece to be paid to each of them when they shall attain their respective ages of one and twenty years or day of marriage which shall first happen and if any of them shall die before their said portions shall become due then my mind and will is that the survivor of them shall have all the others portion which said £200 for portions for my said daughters is to be raised out of my goods and chattels All the rest of my goods and chattels credits and ready money when my debts and legacies are paid and funeral expenses are paid and this my will proved I give and bequeath unto my youngest son Walter and his heirs and if my said son Walter shall happen to die before he attain the age of one and twenty years as aforesaid then my mind and will is that that part or portion which shall arise to him out of my stock goods and chattels shall be equally divided between my said two daughters or to the survivor of them But if it shall happen that both my said two daughters shall die before their legacies shall become due that then my mind and will is that all their portions shall be to the only use and behoof of my said son Walter and his heirs forever and my mind and will is that my loving wife shall have the tuition of my said children with the use of their portions for bringing them up provided she continue a widow but if my said loving wife shall happen to marry again then my mind and will is that my Executors hereafter named shall if they please have the tuition of my said son sons John Walter Elizabeth and Ann with the interest of their portions for the bringing them up till they shall attain their respective ages as aforesaid Item I give unto my eldest son John my lands call Nashland and Moreland at Staplefield to have and to hold the same to him and his heirs forever and I do hereby make my loving father and my brother William joint executors to this my last will and testament and doe give them 10 shillings apiece to buy each of them a ring and their reasonable charges to be allowed them in the discharging of this their executorship and I do hereby declare this to be my last will and testament annulling all former wills and testaments In Witness whereof I the said Walter Burt have hereunto set my hand and seal this five and twentieth day of November and in the 13th year of of the reign of our sovereign Lord William the third Anno Dm 1701
  Walter Burt signed
  Published and declared to be my last will and testament in the presence of
  John Harris
  Walter Hunter
  Ann Holford her mark
  Probate 20 Febr: 1701
  Note: the probate is partly obstructed in the image of the original will due to a fold in the paper, but in in the separate Probate Act Book the two executors are named as Walter and William Burt, identifying his father as Walter Burt.
  The estate was valued at £400 14s 5d
  (ESRO: PBT 1/3/13 page 57)
  (Transcribed (dictated) by Geoffrey Barber, 20 Jan 2024.)
  
• Death*: Walter Burt died in 1701/2 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Walter Burt was buried on 11 February 1701/2 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Cuckfield, Sussex, England, "gent tanner."²
• Probate: His estate was probated on 20 February 1701/2 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

John Burt

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Burt was baptized on 2 December 1694 at St John the Baptist, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Walter Burt.
• (Witness) Will: John Burt is mentioned in the will of Walter Burt dated 25 November 1701 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.²