Who was Henry Puritan)?

Henry Puritan) (1556–1617) was born in Dorchester, Devon, England, United Kingdom and died in Harberton, Devon, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Henry Burt Sr (Pilgrim not Puritan) 1556–1617

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Jan 1556 · Dorchester, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Died 10 Jul 1617 · Harberton, Devon, England

Father John Birte Burt

Mother Kathryn Overmeyer

Siblings Agnes Burt, Ann Burt, Child Burt, Henry Hugh Burt, Richard Of John Burt, Richard Thomas Burt, Thomas Burt, William Burt

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Birte Burt

Kathryn Overmeyer

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Children

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Biography

In 1556, Henry Burt Sr (Pilgrim not Puritan) entered the world in Dorchester, Devon, England, United Kingdom, born to john birte burt and kathryn overmeyer. Henry Burt Sr (Pilgrim not Puritan) passed away in 1617 in Harberton, Devon, England.

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1556

Birth of Henry Burt Sr (Pilgrim not Puritan) in Dorchester, Devon, England, United Kingdom

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1617

Death of Henry Burt Sr (Pilgrim not Puritan) in Harberton, Devon, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Puritan)

This ancestor line traces from England, England, United Kingdom (1480) to Dorchester, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1556) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Henry Puritan) (1556–1617) was born in Dorchester, Devon, England, United Kingdom and died in Harberton, Devon, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Henry in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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