Re: Burwells of Williamsburg, VA
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Re: Burwells of Williamsburg, VA
Carol Black 3/26/01
Dear Carol -I do not have any direct information on the African American Burwells or Burrells.However, you might be interested in one of the Histories of Thomas Jefferson - dealing with his construction of Montecello (sp?).
"Burwell" was a foreman during the construction and as Jefferson speaks about him and directs consturction advice - one gets the distinct impression that he is a free Black.Unfortunately, Jefferson does not give Burwell's first name or his place of origin.If you'd like more information on the Jefferson Book (there are so many) that I've mentioned, please contact my Niece at [email protected] - - - I gave her all my Burwell books and papers.
Hope this might be of some help, but from what you write on the Burwells and Burrells it would seem you're pretty well along in the various branches of your tree - smile face.
Regards -Clark R. Burwell
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