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Lewis Burwell 1621–1652

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Lewis Burwell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 5 Mar 1621 · Amptill, Bedfordshire, England
Died 18 Nov 1652 · Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Spouse Lucy Higginson

Researchers connected through Lewis Burwell 1621–1652

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Immediate Family

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Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1621, Lewis Burwell entered the world in Amptill, Bedfordshire, England. Lewis Burwell married lucy higginson. Lewis Burwell passed away in 1652 in Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  3. 3
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

Life Timeline

1621
Birth of Lewis Burwell in Amptill, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1652
Death of Lewis Burwell in Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lewis Burwell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lewis Burwell (1621–1652) was born in Amptill, Bedfordshire, England and died in Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Lewis 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Lewis Burwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lewis Burwell PTP
1621–1652
Amptill, Bedfordshire, England
Parents
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Unknown
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Lewis Burwell's Descendants

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Lewis Burwell PTP 1621–1652