John BURT Sr.
M, b. 20 September 1716, d. 12 October 1780
- Relationship
- 4th great-granduncle of John Kennedy BROWN Jr.
John BURT Sr., son of John BURTT and Grace HOWARD, was born on 20 September 1716 in Gloucester County, Virginia Colony, British America.1 He was baptised on 30 September 1716 in Abington Parish, Gloucester County, Virginia Colony.1
John married Frusanna (?) circa 1748 in North Carolina. She may have also been known as Lucy. Some researcers show her suranme as Perry, but this is not proven.2
John BURT Sr. bought land from John Farrell of Edgecombe county, planter, in May 1748 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. The sale for 18 pounds current money of Virginia was for 150 acres on Beaverdam swamp in the mouth of Wild Catt branch on Alston's swamp all houses, etc. part of a patent to me. Wit: Thomas Smith, Richard Burt
[Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1748." Edge. Co. Deed Book 3, p. 229.].
John BURT Sr. sold a tract of land to Richard BURT on 18 May 1748 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. John Burt of Edgecombe County to Richard Burt of Gloucester County, Virginia for 39 pounds current money of Virginia 325 acres on the east side of Beaverdam Swamp, joining the mouth of a branch, the road and the swamp all houses, etc. part of 550 acres granted to William Fish. Witnesses: William Gill and Jeremiah Stevens. [Edgecombe Co. Deed Book 3, pg. 234]3
In 1750 John BURT Sr. and Joseph BURT were included on a tax list in Granville County, North Carolina.
On 22 August 1750 John BURT Sr. sold a second tract of land in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, to Samuel Williams. For 45 pounds current money of Virginia Burt sold Williams 100 acres on Beaverdam Swamp, joining the mouth of Wild Cat branch, Darling branch and the swamp, all houses, buildings, etc. part of 550 acres granted to William Fish. Witnesses: Lovick Worley and William Williams. [Edgecombe Co. DB 3, pg. 523]3
On 22 August 1750 John BURT Sr. sold a tract of land in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, to Samuel Williams. For 18 pounds "current money of Virginia" he sold Samuel Williams of Edgecombe County150 acres on Beaverdam Swamp, joining William Fish, Alston's Swamp and the mouth of Wild Catt Branch all houses, etc. part of a patent to John Terrill for 300 acres. Witnesse: Lovick Worley and William Williams. [Edgecombe county DB 3, pg. 522]3
John BURT Sr. was tavern keeper on 4 September 1750 in Granville County. On that date "Jno. Birt granted ordinary license, giving bond, etc." On the following day Jos. Dillard, "base born" (Bastard) child of Mary Dillard, was bound to John Birt(sp) and John planned to apply to the court for an indenture.4,5
On 20 September 1750 John and Lucy Burt along with Joseph BURT were witnesses to Benjamin Rush's gift of 120 acres to his daughterJane, wife of George Bledsoe, whereon the Bledsoes now live, part of 640 acres owned by Rush on the south side of Lyons Creek on John Martain's line in Granville County.
John BURT Sr. moved from Edgecombe County to Granville County, North Carolina, before May 1752 based on land deeds.
John BURT Sr. sold a tract of land to Thomas Calvert on 14 May 1752 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. John Burt, Granville Co, NC to Thomas Calvert, Edgecombe Co for 14 pds VA, 75 acres being part of William Fish's survey beginning at a white oak near the road then down the road to the back line then up the back line to the head line to a white oak then down the head line to the swamp so down the swamp to the road, it being the upper part of (Fish's) survey on the east side of (Alstons Swamp), signed John Burt, wit Sam'l Williams (proved), Sam'l Williams Jr. [Edgecombe Co (Halifax) Db 4, page 449, deed date 14 May 1752, recorded May 1753]
John BURT Sr. was granted land 29 October 1753 in Granville District, Granville County, North Carolina. He received a grant of 640 acres from Lord Granville between Giles Creek and Bear Swamp. Witnesses were Jno Haywood and Sherwood Haywood.6
John BURT Sr. was granted land 29 April 1754 in Granville District, Granville County, North Carolina. He received 371 acres from Lord Granvlle on both sides of Lyons Creek on Benjamin Rush's line. Witnesses were W. and Will Haywood.7
John saw military service on 8 October 1754 in Granville County at which time he served as a lieutenant in Capt. Benjamin Sims' company of Granville County Militia under Col. William Eaton's regiment. In 1763 he was captain of a miltia company of 103 men.8
On 7 Jun 1754 John was keeping an ordinary house (tavern) at his dwelling in Granville county. Orange county was created in 1752 from the larger Bladen, Granville and Johnston counties. Later in 1877 Caswell county was created from the northern half of Orange county. It appears that John moved because he was paying taxes in Orange county in 1755 and then sells 640 acres in Granville two years later. Another possibility is that his property was on the border included property in both counties.2,9
John BURT Sr. sold a tract of land to Wm. Richmond of Edgecombe county on 24 February 1755 in Granville County, North Carolina. He sold Richmond 371 acres in Granville county for 58 pounds. The land had been granted to John Burt 9 Apr 1754 on both sides of Lyons Creek. [DB B #496-7]
John BURT Sr. sold a tract of land to Benjamin Haile on 6 May 1757 in Granville County, North Carolina. John Burt of Orange county, NC to Benj. Haile of Edgecombe Co. for 30 pds. 640 acres in Granville Co. between Giles Creek and Bear Swamp.
At this time John was no longer operating the boarding house/tavern in Granville county. Records show that Wm. Richmond on 7 Dec 1757 was granted an ordinary "where John Birt formerly lived."2,10
By 1760 John appears to be back in Granville county, he receives another land grant and sells some of it again. John sold a tract of land to Giles Bowers on 13 November 1760 in Granville County. John Burt to Giles Bowers for 5 pds. 220 acres in Granville Co. on the west side of the Tar River where he now lives at Robert Jones' corner.2
John BURT Sr. was granted land 13 March 1760 in Granville County, North Carolina. He received 520 acres in the Parish of St. John on the north side of the Tar River in Granville county joining Giles Bower, Robert Jones, Benjamin Sims' lines. Witnesses were Will Hurst and Phil Hawkins.2,11
John BURT Sr. was granted land 18 July 1760 in Granville District, Orange County, North Carolina. He was granted 640 acres in the Parish of St. Mathew on both sides of Stirrup Iron and Briar Creek, joining both sides of a branch. Witnesses were Jas. Watson and William Nunn.12
For 132 pds. George Martin sold to Thomas Bell on 9 Jul 1761 640 acres in Granville County on Little Bear, being land Benjamin Hail bought of John Birt and conveyed to Martin, known as Birt's old ordinary. Witnesses were Phil Hawkens and Zach Bullock.13
On 5 Aug 1761 John Burt was granted 329 arces in Granville county on Smith's line, Jones' line, Brantley's corner, and Evan's corner. Witnesses were Thos. Lowe, and Thos. Bradford.14,15
On 26 Oct 1762 John Burt and Thomas Jones witnessed a deed from William and Mary Blake of Johnston county, North Carolina to James Brazzer of Granville county for 30 pds., 460 acres on the south side of the Tar River on both sides of Mill Creek in Granville county.16
On 26 Dec 1763 John Burt and wife Lucy sold to James Murry of Caroline County, Virginia for 150 pds. 629 acres in Granville county on the north side of the Tar River and north side of the road at Giles Bowers' line and Sims' line, and also 329 acres as patented 5 Aug 1761 on Smith's line and Jones' line. Witnesses were James Wilson, John Burt, Giles Bower, and Stephen Lovell.17
John BURT Sr. bought land from Richard Cheek on 10 February 1767 in Orange (now Chatham) County, North Carolina. The purchase was for 220 acres.
John BURT Sr. bought land from Richard Cheek on 21 July 1770 in Orange (now Chatham) County, North Carolina. The sale included 200 acres on Buckhorn Creek on the north side of the Cape Fear River adjacent Enoch Lewis and John Burt, Sr., for 10 pds. proc. money. Witnesses were James Christian and John Heardon. [Orange Co. DB 3, pg. 322]
John BURT Sr. bought a tract of land from John BURT Jr. on 4 February 1772 in Chatham County, North Carolina. For 55 pounds, it contained a 200 acre tract of land on the upper side of Buckhorn Creek on the north side of the Cape Fear River, adjacent Enoch Lewis. Witnesses were Richard Cheek and Mallichi Fike. Note that this part of the river is also known as the Deep River.18
John BURT Sr. was in civil service during the Revolution circa 1775 in Chatham County, North Carolina. He was overseer of roads in 1775 and assessor in 1778. Based on this service he is listed as a Patriot by the DAR.19
John BURT Sr. bought land from Frederick Cobb on 10 July 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina. For 200 pounds proclamation money the old way, 280 acres beginning at a sweet gum by the river side, to a sweet gum on a island of the river. Witnessed by Richard Worthen and John Wommack.20
John BURT Sr. sold a tract of land to Richard BURT, his son, on 10 August 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina. "I the said John Burt Senr. do give unto Richard Burt, after my death, a certain tract of land containing 210 acres on Buck Horn and Cape Fear River - being part of a larger survey - joins Griffis' line, Raglands - through the Plantation between the dwelling house and kitchen. Witnesses Richard Worthen and James Avent.21
John BURT Sr. sold or gave land to his son, Joseph BURT, on 10 August 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina. For "good causes and consideration" 250 acres on Buck Horn Creek, joining Richard Burt. Witnesses were Richard Warthen and James Avent.22
John left a will dated 12 October 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina. In the name of God amen I John Burt of the County of Chatham and State of North Carolina being Weak in body but of Sound and disponding mind and Memory do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in manner and form Following to Wit Item I Give and bequeath unto my Loving wife [Franciana?] Burt 1 horse at & price in the old way 3 Cows and Calves 3 Yews 2 Sowe and all household property she brought with her on provisen her sons gives her one negro Wench or Fellow during her Life. If they refuse to Comply my will and desire is that the above given property may be divided Equally Among my Children also 1 Cotten wheal I also Send her 1 negro named Hannah I give her 12 Barrels of Corn 600 of [potatoes?]. Also the Land whearon I Live during her Life or widowhood and after her Deth or marrage to be Equally divided Among my Children. Item I Give and bequeath unto my son Richard Burt 1 negro boy named Gabe to him his heirs and assigns forEver. Item I Give and bequeath unto my son Jos [the s was superscripted] Burt 1 negro Girl named Cloe to him his heirs and Assigns ForEver. Item I Give and bequeath unto my daughter Elisabeth Ollif one negro Wench named R[uth?] To her her heirs and assigns ForEver Item I Give and beqqueath unto my son John Burt 1 Waggon to him his heirs and assigns forever. Item I Give and bequeath unto my Four sons John Burt Richard Burt Jos. Burt and Young Burt and Elizabeth Ollif to them Their heirs and assigns ForEver all the Whole of my Property that I am Posset of that I Have not bequeath Already. I Do hearby Nominate Constitute And appoint James Johnson and John Burt Executors to This my Last Will and Testament in Writing whear[of] I have hearunto set my hand and Affi[xed?] my seal This Twelfth Day of Oct 1780
Sign Sealed and
Delvord in Presnce
Major Till[is?]
Daniel Barfield
John Burt
Chatham Novem. Court 1780
Proved in open court by oath of D.
John BURT Sr. died on 12 October 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina, at age 64.2
John married Frusanna (?) circa 1748 in North Carolina. She may have also been known as Lucy. Some researcers show her suranme as Perry, but this is not proven.2
John BURT Sr. bought land from John Farrell of Edgecombe county, planter, in May 1748 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. The sale for 18 pounds current money of Virginia was for 150 acres on Beaverdam swamp in the mouth of Wild Catt branch on Alston's swamp all houses, etc. part of a patent to me. Wit: Thomas Smith, Richard Burt
[Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1748." Edge. Co. Deed Book 3, p. 229.].
John BURT Sr. sold a tract of land to Richard BURT on 18 May 1748 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. John Burt of Edgecombe County to Richard Burt of Gloucester County, Virginia for 39 pounds current money of Virginia 325 acres on the east side of Beaverdam Swamp, joining the mouth of a branch, the road and the swamp all houses, etc. part of 550 acres granted to William Fish. Witnesses: William Gill and Jeremiah Stevens. [Edgecombe Co. Deed Book 3, pg. 234]3
In 1750 John BURT Sr. and Joseph BURT were included on a tax list in Granville County, North Carolina.
On 22 August 1750 John BURT Sr. sold a second tract of land in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, to Samuel Williams. For 45 pounds current money of Virginia Burt sold Williams 100 acres on Beaverdam Swamp, joining the mouth of Wild Cat branch, Darling branch and the swamp, all houses, buildings, etc. part of 550 acres granted to William Fish. Witnesses: Lovick Worley and William Williams. [Edgecombe Co. DB 3, pg. 523]3
On 22 August 1750 John BURT Sr. sold a tract of land in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, to Samuel Williams. For 18 pounds "current money of Virginia" he sold Samuel Williams of Edgecombe County150 acres on Beaverdam Swamp, joining William Fish, Alston's Swamp and the mouth of Wild Catt Branch all houses, etc. part of a patent to John Terrill for 300 acres. Witnesse: Lovick Worley and William Williams. [Edgecombe county DB 3, pg. 522]3
John BURT Sr. was tavern keeper on 4 September 1750 in Granville County. On that date "Jno. Birt granted ordinary license, giving bond, etc." On the following day Jos. Dillard, "base born" (Bastard) child of Mary Dillard, was bound to John Birt(sp) and John planned to apply to the court for an indenture.4,5
On 20 September 1750 John and Lucy Burt along with Joseph BURT were witnesses to Benjamin Rush's gift of 120 acres to his daughterJane, wife of George Bledsoe, whereon the Bledsoes now live, part of 640 acres owned by Rush on the south side of Lyons Creek on John Martain's line in Granville County.
John BURT Sr. moved from Edgecombe County to Granville County, North Carolina, before May 1752 based on land deeds.
John BURT Sr. sold a tract of land to Thomas Calvert on 14 May 1752 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. John Burt, Granville Co, NC to Thomas Calvert, Edgecombe Co for 14 pds VA, 75 acres being part of William Fish's survey beginning at a white oak near the road then down the road to the back line then up the back line to the head line to a white oak then down the head line to the swamp so down the swamp to the road, it being the upper part of (Fish's) survey on the east side of (Alstons Swamp), signed John Burt, wit Sam'l Williams (proved), Sam'l Williams Jr. [Edgecombe Co (Halifax) Db 4, page 449, deed date 14 May 1752, recorded May 1753]
John BURT Sr. was granted land 29 October 1753 in Granville District, Granville County, North Carolina. He received a grant of 640 acres from Lord Granville between Giles Creek and Bear Swamp. Witnesses were Jno Haywood and Sherwood Haywood.6
John BURT Sr. was granted land 29 April 1754 in Granville District, Granville County, North Carolina. He received 371 acres from Lord Granvlle on both sides of Lyons Creek on Benjamin Rush's line. Witnesses were W. and Will Haywood.7
John saw military service on 8 October 1754 in Granville County at which time he served as a lieutenant in Capt. Benjamin Sims' company of Granville County Militia under Col. William Eaton's regiment. In 1763 he was captain of a miltia company of 103 men.8
On 7 Jun 1754 John was keeping an ordinary house (tavern) at his dwelling in Granville county. Orange county was created in 1752 from the larger Bladen, Granville and Johnston counties. Later in 1877 Caswell county was created from the northern half of Orange county. It appears that John moved because he was paying taxes in Orange county in 1755 and then sells 640 acres in Granville two years later. Another possibility is that his property was on the border included property in both counties.2,9
John BURT Sr. sold a tract of land to Wm. Richmond of Edgecombe county on 24 February 1755 in Granville County, North Carolina. He sold Richmond 371 acres in Granville county for 58 pounds. The land had been granted to John Burt 9 Apr 1754 on both sides of Lyons Creek. [DB B #496-7]
John BURT Sr. sold a tract of land to Benjamin Haile on 6 May 1757 in Granville County, North Carolina. John Burt of Orange county, NC to Benj. Haile of Edgecombe Co. for 30 pds. 640 acres in Granville Co. between Giles Creek and Bear Swamp.
At this time John was no longer operating the boarding house/tavern in Granville county. Records show that Wm. Richmond on 7 Dec 1757 was granted an ordinary "where John Birt formerly lived."2,10
By 1760 John appears to be back in Granville county, he receives another land grant and sells some of it again. John sold a tract of land to Giles Bowers on 13 November 1760 in Granville County. John Burt to Giles Bowers for 5 pds. 220 acres in Granville Co. on the west side of the Tar River where he now lives at Robert Jones' corner.2
John BURT Sr. was granted land 13 March 1760 in Granville County, North Carolina. He received 520 acres in the Parish of St. John on the north side of the Tar River in Granville county joining Giles Bower, Robert Jones, Benjamin Sims' lines. Witnesses were Will Hurst and Phil Hawkins.2,11
John BURT Sr. was granted land 18 July 1760 in Granville District, Orange County, North Carolina. He was granted 640 acres in the Parish of St. Mathew on both sides of Stirrup Iron and Briar Creek, joining both sides of a branch. Witnesses were Jas. Watson and William Nunn.12
For 132 pds. George Martin sold to Thomas Bell on 9 Jul 1761 640 acres in Granville County on Little Bear, being land Benjamin Hail bought of John Birt and conveyed to Martin, known as Birt's old ordinary. Witnesses were Phil Hawkens and Zach Bullock.13
On 5 Aug 1761 John Burt was granted 329 arces in Granville county on Smith's line, Jones' line, Brantley's corner, and Evan's corner. Witnesses were Thos. Lowe, and Thos. Bradford.14,15
On 26 Oct 1762 John Burt and Thomas Jones witnessed a deed from William and Mary Blake of Johnston county, North Carolina to James Brazzer of Granville county for 30 pds., 460 acres on the south side of the Tar River on both sides of Mill Creek in Granville county.16
On 26 Dec 1763 John Burt and wife Lucy sold to James Murry of Caroline County, Virginia for 150 pds. 629 acres in Granville county on the north side of the Tar River and north side of the road at Giles Bowers' line and Sims' line, and also 329 acres as patented 5 Aug 1761 on Smith's line and Jones' line. Witnesses were James Wilson, John Burt, Giles Bower, and Stephen Lovell.17
John BURT Sr. bought land from Richard Cheek on 10 February 1767 in Orange (now Chatham) County, North Carolina. The purchase was for 220 acres.
John BURT Sr. bought land from Richard Cheek on 21 July 1770 in Orange (now Chatham) County, North Carolina. The sale included 200 acres on Buckhorn Creek on the north side of the Cape Fear River adjacent Enoch Lewis and John Burt, Sr., for 10 pds. proc. money. Witnesses were James Christian and John Heardon. [Orange Co. DB 3, pg. 322]
John BURT Sr. bought a tract of land from John BURT Jr. on 4 February 1772 in Chatham County, North Carolina. For 55 pounds, it contained a 200 acre tract of land on the upper side of Buckhorn Creek on the north side of the Cape Fear River, adjacent Enoch Lewis. Witnesses were Richard Cheek and Mallichi Fike. Note that this part of the river is also known as the Deep River.18
John BURT Sr. was in civil service during the Revolution circa 1775 in Chatham County, North Carolina. He was overseer of roads in 1775 and assessor in 1778. Based on this service he is listed as a Patriot by the DAR.19
John BURT Sr. bought land from Frederick Cobb on 10 July 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina. For 200 pounds proclamation money the old way, 280 acres beginning at a sweet gum by the river side, to a sweet gum on a island of the river. Witnessed by Richard Worthen and John Wommack.20
John BURT Sr. sold a tract of land to Richard BURT, his son, on 10 August 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina. "I the said John Burt Senr. do give unto Richard Burt, after my death, a certain tract of land containing 210 acres on Buck Horn and Cape Fear River - being part of a larger survey - joins Griffis' line, Raglands - through the Plantation between the dwelling house and kitchen. Witnesses Richard Worthen and James Avent.21
John BURT Sr. sold or gave land to his son, Joseph BURT, on 10 August 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina. For "good causes and consideration" 250 acres on Buck Horn Creek, joining Richard Burt. Witnesses were Richard Warthen and James Avent.22
John left a will dated 12 October 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina. In the name of God amen I John Burt of the County of Chatham and State of North Carolina being Weak in body but of Sound and disponding mind and Memory do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in manner and form Following to Wit Item I Give and bequeath unto my Loving wife [Franciana?] Burt 1 horse at & price in the old way 3 Cows and Calves 3 Yews 2 Sowe and all household property she brought with her on provisen her sons gives her one negro Wench or Fellow during her Life. If they refuse to Comply my will and desire is that the above given property may be divided Equally Among my Children also 1 Cotten wheal I also Send her 1 negro named Hannah I give her 12 Barrels of Corn 600 of [potatoes?]. Also the Land whearon I Live during her Life or widowhood and after her Deth or marrage to be Equally divided Among my Children. Item I Give and bequeath unto my son Richard Burt 1 negro boy named Gabe to him his heirs and assigns forEver. Item I Give and bequeath unto my son Jos [the s was superscripted] Burt 1 negro Girl named Cloe to him his heirs and Assigns ForEver. Item I Give and bequeath unto my daughter Elisabeth Ollif one negro Wench named R[uth?] To her her heirs and assigns ForEver Item I Give and beqqueath unto my son John Burt 1 Waggon to him his heirs and assigns forever. Item I Give and bequeath unto my Four sons John Burt Richard Burt Jos. Burt and Young Burt and Elizabeth Ollif to them Their heirs and assigns ForEver all the Whole of my Property that I am Posset of that I Have not bequeath Already. I Do hearby Nominate Constitute And appoint James Johnson and John Burt Executors to This my Last Will and Testament in Writing whear[of] I have hearunto set my hand and Affi[xed?] my seal This Twelfth Day of Oct 1780
Sign Sealed and
Delvord in Presnce
Major Till[is?]
Daniel Barfield
John Burt
Chatham Novem. Court 1780
Proved in open court by oath of D.
John BURT Sr. died on 12 October 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina, at age 64.2
Last Edited=26 Jul 2023
Children of John BURT Sr. and Frusanna (?)
- John BURT Jr.+2 b. c 1750, d. 1826
- Richard BURT+2 b. c 1752, d. c 1791
- Elizabeth BURT2 b. c 1753, d. a 1790
- Joseph BURT+2 b. c 1755, d. c May 1802
- Young BURT+2 b. c 1757, d. Sep 1847
Citations
- [S19] Robert W. Robins, The Register of Abington Parish, Gloucester County, Virginia 1677-1780.
- [S538] "Donna Warner-Lehman database."
- [S835] Barbara Goodson, "John Burt / Chatham," listserve message 31 Jul 1997.
- [S59] Barbara Goodson, Burt Southern Website, online https://sites.rootsweb.com/~burtsou/, Timelines, NC 1717-1854, John Burt.
- [S870] Thomas McAdory Owen, Hist. & Gen. of Old Granville, Pg. 182, Ordinarys or Houses of Entertainment, and pg. 123, Bastard Children.
- [S371] Margaret M. Hofmann, Granville District Land Grants, Patent Book 11, Patent 1336, pg. 312.
- [S371] Margaret M. Hofmann, Granville District Land Grants, Patent Book 11, Patent 1394, pg. 324.
- [S841] Murtie June Clark, Colonial Soldiers of the South, 1732-1774, pg. 726.
- [S870] Thomas McAdory Owen, Hist. & Gen. of Old Granville, Pg. 183, Ordinarys or Houses of Entertainment.
- [S870] Thomas McAdory Owen, Hist. & Gen. of Old Granville, Pg. 185, Ordinarys or Houses of Entertainment.
- [S371] Margaret M. Hofmann, Granville District Land Grants, Patent Book 11, Patent 1352, pg. 315.
- [S371] Margaret M. Hofmann, Granville District Land Grants, Patent Book 14, Patent 3605, pg. 332.
- [S312] Zae Hargett Gwynn, Early Deeds of Granville County, DB F, pg. 87-88.
- [S312] Zae Hargett Gwynn, Early Deeds of Granville County, DB G, pg. 164-165.
- [S371] Margaret M. Hofmann, Granville District Land Grants, Patent Book 11, Patent 1418, pg. 329.
- [S312] Zae Hargett Gwynn, Early Deeds of Granville County, DB F, pg. 62-63.
- [S312] Zae Hargett Gwynn, Early Deeds of Granville County, DB G, pg. 295-296.
- [S973] Barbara Goodson, "More Chatham Co., NC Burt Deeds," listserve message 29 Jul 1997, Deed Book A, pg. 71.
- [S1171] "DAR Applications" , Application of Name Restricted, Nat'l #828488, Ancestor #A208912 John Burt b. c1742 of Chatham Co., NC.
- [S973] Barbara Goodson, "More Chatham Co., NC Burt Deeds," listserve message 29 Jul 1997, Deed Book A, pg. 379.
- [S973] Barbara Goodson, "More Chatham Co., NC Burt Deeds," listserve message 29 Jul 1997, Deed Book A, pg. 394.
- [S973] Barbara Goodson, "More Chatham Co., NC Burt Deeds," listserve message 29 Jul 1997, Deed Book A, pg. 410.
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