Burt, Benjamin I

1680 - 1759  (78 years)

• Name	Burt, Benjamin  [1]
  	20180921HAv- Benjamin Burt, III Photo added by whitepaper Picture of Added by Kmclean Benjamin Burt, III Birth 9 Mar 1749 Warwick, Orange County, New York, USA Death 10 May 1826 (aged 77) Chemung, Chemung County, New York, USA Burial Wellsburg Baptist Cemetery Wellsburg, Chemung County, New York, USA Memorial ID26443294 · Memorial Photos 2 Flowers 16 Picture of Husband of Joanna Parshall; son of Benjamin Burt II and Anna Blain. Born March 9, 1749 in Warwick, Orange County, New York. He was a Soldier of the American Revolution. At the top of his shale marker, which has excellent home-made lettering, is a small disc placed there by the National Society, Sons of the American Revolution. It states 'BENJAMIN BURT, Ensign, Penna. Troops, Revolutionary War. While on active duty Benjamin served with 2nd Battalion. Following the Wyoming Massacre in 1778 Benjamin Burt III became part of the Sullivan-Clinton Expedition against the then powerful Six National of Central New York. He was engaged in the Battle of Newtown, together with Israel Parshall, his father-in-law and Asahel Burnham, whose son later married Benjamin (III)'s daughter. "During the march through the Chemung Valley, he had a watchful eye out for future habitation and together with many others of that famed expedition returned to establish his residence on the land he fought to subdue, and to live in a country who's LIBERTY he helped to establish" in 1789. His Grandfather; Benjamin Burt I and his wife Sarah Belden were captured during the Deerfield Massacre by Indians in 1704 and forced marched to Canada. Sarah was eight months pregnant. She was one of the few pregnant women to survive and gave birth to their 1st son. In 1706 a ransom was paid for their release. Benjamin Burt III was a Blacksmith like his father and grandfather. NOTE: A blacksmith was not a farrier (one that shoes horses, etc.). The blacksmiths of that time created everything from plates to cookware and ornamental iron. Evolving into well known silversmiths. Israel Parshall Burt, was Benjamin Burt III youngest son and lived to 103 years old. Sources: The Western Gateway by Ray Harrington/Chapt.29, page481. Militia Land Bounty Rights. Certificate of Survey for Lot 33 in the Town of Chemung, consisting of 230 acres, on file in Albany, NY., The Emigrant's by Roderick H. Burnham, page 78., Tribute Address by R.D. Herrington given at the Ensign Benjamin Burt III graveside on the anniversary of his death in 1936. From the Book "The Raynor-Burnham Families by Emma Machacek. Benjamin's siblings: John (b. 1749) Sarah (b. 1751) David (b. 1752) Thomas (1752-1842) Catharine (1753-1841) Anna (1759-1819) Belden (1764-1831) Elizabeth (1768-1819) Benjamin and Joanna's children: 1. Benjamin Griswold (1780-1876) 2. Thomas William (1782-1850) 3. Ruth (1783-1857) 4. David (1786-1869) 5. Elizabeth (1788-1874) 6. Asahel (1790-1872) 7. Belden (1793-1864) 8. Israel Parshall (1801-1904) Family Members Parents ?Benjamin Burt 1707-1796 ?Anna Blain Burt 1720-1796 Spouse Joanna Parshall Burt 1754-1850 (m. 1775) Siblings Belden Burt 1764-1831 Children Benjamin Griswold Burt 1780-1876 Thomas William Burt 1782-1850 Ruth Burt Burnham 1783-1857 David Burt 1787-1869 Elizabeth Burt Hewitt 1788-1874 ?Asahel Burt 1790-1872 Belden Burt 1793-1864 Israel Parshall Burt 1801-1904 Inscription: In memory of Benjamin Burt who departed this life, May the 10th, 1826, age 77 years two ms and 1 day. Flowers • 16 Served, Revolutionary War. Left by sgclose1 on 4 Jul 2018 Left by M.Z. on 16 Feb 2018
  Suffix	I
  Birth	26 Sep 1680	Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
  	LDS
  Gender	Male
  Birth	17 Nov 1680	Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA   [1]
  Death	13 Jan 1759	Massachusetts, USA
  	age 78
  FSID	LZL7-KHM
  Death	20 May 1759	Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA   [1]
  	age 78
  Burial	Aft 20 May 1759	Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA   [1]
  Person ID	I99040	WETZEL-SPRING

  
  

  Father	Burt, David Sr,   b. 18 Oct 1629, Harberton, Devon, England d. 6 Sep 1690, Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA (Age 60 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Holton, Mary,   b. 1636, Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA d. 16 Dec 1713, Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA (Age 77 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	18 Nov 1655	Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
  	The ceremony of his marriage to Mary Holton 18 Nov 1655 was the first ever performed in Northampton.
  Family ID	F61987	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Belden, Sarah
  Children	1. Burt, Benjamin II,   b. 5 Feb 1707, Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA d. Feb 1796, Warwick, Orange, New York, USA (Age 89 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F40808	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Birth - 26 Sep 1680 - Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA Birth - 17 Nov 1680 - Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA Death - age 78 - 13 Jan 1759 - Massachusetts, USA Death - 20 May 1759 - Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Burial - Aft 20 May 1759 - Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  [S1115] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;). Record for David Sr Burt (25) facts 20240602GHLn- 20240602GHLn- David Burt Sr. Photo added by Angie Robinson within these 4 Monuments are the remains of unknown dead remved from the old burial places in 1848(?) David Burt Sr. BIRTH 18 Oct 1629 Harberton, South Hams District, Devon, England DEATH 6 Sep 1690 (aged 60) Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA BURIAL Springfield Cemetery Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA PLOT Willow Avenue 2-97 MEMORIAL ID79247128 · PHOTOS 1 FLOWERS 31 Mr. Burt was one of the first settlers of Northampton in 1654. His homestead was on King Street. The ceremony of his marriage to Mary Holton 18 Nov 1655 was the first ever performed in Northampton. In 1656 he was chosen one of the measurers of land. Source: History of Western Massachusetts, Dr. Holland, vol. 1, page 53. David died on September 6 and was buried on September 9, 1690. ? David Burt was one of the first settlers of Northampton, Mass, in 1654. His marriage to Mary Holton was the first ever performed in Northampton. In 1656 he was chosen as one of the town surveyors of land. As always, there are statistics for most of our ancestors, but there are real life stories that need to be shared. As with all of our forefathers/mothers their lives were met with many challenges...some even life changing. David's eldest son and namesake born on July 14th,1656 was just four years of age and was run over by his fathers cattle cart that was filled with corn and killed instantly on June 30th 1660. The tragic accident forever saddened the family. On August 25th 1669 a seventh boy child was born and given the David, honoring his lost brother. As the family grew to 13 children, there were times of joy and success in spite of the hardships that faced all of the early settlers to this great land. From the everyday tasks of life in those times to the tragedies brought on by the English,Indians and French while standing steadfast to secure a free and new land. Remember David the 7th son and namesake? On February 9th, 1690 he became a soldier in Schenectady, NY and while on patrol he was captured by the Indians and his remains were never recovered. The losses were tragic for this family with one amazing event that should be made into a movie. This saga begins with Benjamin, the 11th child, born on November 17th, 1680 and his wife Sarah Belden, who were awaiting the birth of their first child, were captured while living in Deerfield, Mass. and force marched about 300 miles to Canada by the French & Indians. They were among those that survived but, Sarah lost many members of her family during that event. It took about 3 years for the ransom to be paid before David's son, daughter in law and what they believed was one (1) grandson to be released by the French. However, aboard ship back to Mass. another son was born. His given name was justified and he became known a Seaborn Burt. David Burt the son of Henry and Eulalia Burt passed away on September 9th 1690. Leaving a legacy of honor,God given talents, yes... many would say; "True Grit" that has been passed down to all of us. Children of David and Mary Burt: David (1656-1660)age 4 Jonathan (1658-1662)age 4 Henry (1660-1735)age 75 Mary (1663-1666)age 3 Sarah (1665-1689)age 24 Hannah (1667-1689)age 22 David (1669- Abt.1690 captured by Indians) age 21 Jonathan (1671-1745)age 74 Joseph (1673-1759)age 72 Ruth (1677-1746)age 69 Benjamin (1680-1759)age 79 John (1682-1709)age 27 Mary (1685-1734)age 49 Sources: Heritage Server: Burt Family History, Van Hyling/Schilling, Ancestry.com, Geni: Master File, Rodrick H. Burnham "Genealogical Files" NY Elizabeth Burt., Genealogical Research England-Burt-March, by George Skelton Terry, New England Historical Register,Vol. 86. Jan.1932. p77-84: April 1932, p216-220: July 1932,p247-253. Family Members Parents Henry Burt IV 1595-1662 Eulalia Marche Burt 1600-1690 Spouse Mary Holton Burt 1636-1713 (m. 1655) Siblings Sarah Burt Gregory Wakelee 1621-1696 Jonathan Burt 1623-1715 Abigail Burt Stebbins 1623-1707 Henry Burt III 1629-1690 Mary Burt Brooks 1635-1689 Nathaniel Burt 1636-1720 Elizabeth Burt Dickinson 1638-1691 Dorcas Burt Stiles 1638-1738 Hannah Burt Bagg 1641-1680 Patience Burt Bliss 1645-1732 Mercy Burt Wright 1647-1705 Children Henry Burt 1660-1735 Joseph Burt 1673-1759 Benjamin Burt 1680-1759 Flowers • 31 Left by QIK on 24 Apr 2024 Left by Amy Elizabeth on 8 Jan 2024 Burt, David Sr 1629-1690 Nrthampton fag_AngieRobinson 20240602GHLn- David Burt Sr. Photo added by Angie Robinson within these 4 Monuments are the remains of unknown dead remved from the old burial places in 1848(?) David Burt Sr. BIRTH 18 Oct 1629 Harberton, South Hams District, Devon, England DEATH 6 Sep 1690 (aged 60) Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA BURIAL Springfield…

  
  

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