John Burrill was born around 1694.

John married Elizabeth Burniston

Details of John's marriage are not known.

He had the following children from his marriage to Elizabeth Burniston:

- Mary Burrill	born in 1723.
- John Burrill	born in 1724.
- Leonard Burrill	born in 1726 in Kirkby Malzeard, near Ripon, North Yorkshire.
- Joseph Burrill	born in 1730.
- William Burrill	born in 1733.
- Richard Burrill	born in 1735.
- Elizabeth Burrill	born in 1738.
- Sarah Burrill	born in 1742.
- Ann Burrill	born in 1745.

Details of John's occupation are not known.

John died when he was 66 years old, on Friday 22 August 1760.  

His gravestone has the following inscription:

Here lieth the body of
John Burrill of Swetton
Who departed this life
August the 22nd 1760
Aged 66 Years
Also the body of
Elizabeth his wife
Who died December XXXI
MDCCLXXXIV Aged LXXXIV
(December 31 1784 Aged 84)

Notes - Sources of information:

1.	Details provided by Kris and Ron Burrill.
2.	The photo of the gravestone was provided by Carol Metcalfe. If anyone is interested in further information about the following families in this area of the country please email Carol Metcalfe - Burrill, Cundall, Umpleby, Chandler, King, Ascough, Metcalfe.