George W. Burt 
M, (1798 - March 1876)
George W. Burt was born in 1798. He was the son of John Burt. George W. Burt married Erreta VanBibber, daughter of Isaac Michael VanBibber and Elizabeth Hays, circa 1827. George W. Burt died in March 1876 at age 78 years.
From Pioneer Families of Missouri By Bryan & Rose, Published in St. Louis in 1876.
John BURT, of Orleans Co., Vt. removed to Ohio in 1815. His three sons, John A., Henry, and George W. came to Calloway Co., Mo. from 1819 to 1821. They were Millwrights by trade, and built the first water mill in Montgomery County, for Col. Irvin PITTMAN. After a number of years the mill was moved away and the large water wheel left standing. The action of the water of course kept it constantly turning, and the negroes and a few superstitious white people of the vicinity imagined that spirits had something to do with it, and could not be induced to go near the place.
The BURTS also built the first water mill in Calloway County. Henry BURT died in 1823, leaving no family. John represented Calloway County in the legislature four years, was Judge of the County seven years, and died in 1855. He married Bathsheba FULKERSON of St. Charles Co. and they had nine children. Major George W. Burt served in the war of 1812, when he was only 15 years of age, and was captured by the British. He married ERRETTA VanBIBBER, daughter of Major Isaac VanBIBBER, and a great-granddaughter of Daniel BOONE. When he asked the consent of her father to the marriage, the old gentleman replied in a loud tone of voice that he could have her if he wanted her, but she was a 'contrary stick', and if he could do anything with her, he was welcome to her; but he didn't want him to send her back on his hands. Major Burt gladly accepted the 'contrary stick' and obtained a good wife by doing so.
They prospered beyond their expectations and accumulated a fortune. Major Burt was a money loaner for many years, but would never accept more interest than the law allowed him. He always paid every cent he owed and collected all that was due him. He was a good man and respected by the entire community where he lived. He died in March, 1876, in his 78th year, leaving a widow and one son, Huron. They also had a daughter but she died many years ago. Major Burt was in poor health for about 30 years before his death, and his complaint often carried him apparently to the verge of his grave.
From Pioneer Families of Missouri By Bryan & Rose, Published in St. Louis in 1876.
John BURT, of Orleans Co., Vt. removed to Ohio in 1815. His three sons, John A., Henry, and George W. came to Calloway Co., Mo. from 1819 to 1821. They were Millwrights by trade, and built the first water mill in Montgomery County, for Col. Irvin PITTMAN. After a number of years the mill was moved away and the large water wheel left standing. The action of the water of course kept it constantly turning, and the negroes and a few superstitious white people of the vicinity imagined that spirits had something to do with it, and could not be induced to go near the place.
The BURTS also built the first water mill in Calloway County. Henry BURT died in 1823, leaving no family. John represented Calloway County in the legislature four years, was Judge of the County seven years, and died in 1855. He married Bathsheba FULKERSON of St. Charles Co. and they had nine children. Major George W. Burt served in the war of 1812, when he was only 15 years of age, and was captured by the British. He married ERRETTA VanBIBBER, daughter of Major Isaac VanBIBBER, and a great-granddaughter of Daniel BOONE. When he asked the consent of her father to the marriage, the old gentleman replied in a loud tone of voice that he could have her if he wanted her, but she was a 'contrary stick', and if he could do anything with her, he was welcome to her; but he didn't want him to send her back on his hands. Major Burt gladly accepted the 'contrary stick' and obtained a good wife by doing so.
They prospered beyond their expectations and accumulated a fortune. Major Burt was a money loaner for many years, but would never accept more interest than the law allowed him. He always paid every cent he owed and collected all that was due him. He was a good man and respected by the entire community where he lived. He died in March, 1876, in his 78th year, leaving a widow and one son, Huron. They also had a daughter but she died many years ago. Major Burt was in poor health for about 30 years before his death, and his complaint often carried him apparently to the verge of his grave.
Children of George W. Burt and Erreta VanBibber
- Huron Burt (29 Jun 1828 - )
- [—?—] Burt (c 1830 - )
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