Who was Richard Burt?

Richard Burt (1570–1641) was born in Cuckfield, Sussex, England and died in Barbados, West Indies. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Thomas Burt 1570–1641

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 3 Mar 1570 · Cuckfield, Sussex, England

Died 6 Oct 1641 · Barbados, West Indies

Father John Birte Burt

Mother Kathryn Overmeyer

Siblings Agnes Burt, Ann Burt, Child Burt, Henry Burt Sr Pilgrim Not Puritan, Henry Hugh Burt, Richard Of John Burt, Thomas Burt, William Burt

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Birte Burt

Kathryn Overmeyer

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1570, Richard Thomas Burt entered the world in Cuckfield, Sussex, England, born to john birte burt and kathryn overmeyer. Richard Thomas Burt passed away in 1641 in Barbados, West Indies.

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1570

Birth of Richard Thomas Burt in Cuckfield, Sussex, England

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1641

Death of Richard Thomas Burt in Barbados, West Indies

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Burt

This ancestor line traces from England, England, United Kingdom (1480) to Cuckfield, Sussex, England (1570) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Burt (1570–1641) was born in Cuckfield, Sussex, England and died in Barbados, West Indies. 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 Richard 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.
: 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.
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