Lewis Burwell (1621-1653)

Sergeant-Major Lewis Burwell, of "Fairfield" Gloucester Co. Virginia

He emigrated to Virginia in 1640 from Ampthill in Bedfordshire. In 1647, he was chosen to be a member of the deputation sent to invite Charles II to Virginia. He was Sergeant-Major of the Virginia Militia. He married Lucy, only daughter of Captain Robert Higginson, and they had just one son.

Spouse

Lucy (Higginson) Ludwell

Mrs Lucy (Higginson) Burwell, Barnard, Ludwell

d.1675

Children

Lewis Burwell

Major Lewis Burwell, of "King's Creek" & "Fairfield" Virginia

1653-1710