John Burrill was the son of Leonard Burrill and Mary Hebden.

John was born around 1769.

John married Margaret ??????

Details of John's marriage are not known.

Details of John's occupation are not known.

John died when he was 52 years old, on Tuesday 5 June 1821.  

His gravestone has the following inscription:

In Memory Of
John Burrill of Swetton
Who died June 5th 1821 in
the 52nd Year of his Age
Also Margaret his wife died
The 17th of Septr 1825 aged 58 years

Extract of the Will for LEONARD BURRILL of Swetton

Will written 5 Oct 1805, proved 8 Aug 1808

To wife Mary all household goods and furniture, also 1 milk cow to be kept winter and summer at the expense of my exec, plus the dwelling house for her lifetime then to my exec and a yearly rent of £12

To daughter Elizabeth Burrill the sum of £300 and a further £200 after the death of my wife

Son Peter Burrill the sum of £20, all the horses I possess

Son John my messuages, lands tenements etc at Swetton, als Vicar Pasture or elsewhere with the wood called Rye Close, excepting the dwelling house during my wife’s lifetime

all residue to John

Notes - Sources of information:

1.	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.
2.	The extract of Leonard Burrill's Will 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.