Land Grants and Patents for Surname Burrus, Burruss, Burrows, and derivatives
September 20, 1628 - Izabella Perry wife of William Perry - 200 acres in James City bounded on the West by land of John Burrowes now in tenure of John Smith.
NOTE: This John Burrowes may be the same that was fatally stabbed 1-1-1627/28 who married Bridget Buck
December 2, 1628 - John Leyden, Ancient Planter - 100 acres on the east side of Blunt Point Creek , land now in tenure of Anthony Burrowes and William Harris, and said land being in lieu of 100 acres in the Island of Henrico granted to him 2-26-1619 now resigned in regard of the great danger in seating there
Note: John Laydon married Ann Burras, maid to Mistress Forest. They were the first couple to marry in the New World)
May 6, 1636
John Layton ancient planter, 500 acres lying by Burrowes, his neck bearing Eastward from it joyning to the widdowe Tompsons land.....against Burrowes neck on the North Side of the River for the transporation of 4 persons.
February 21, 1638
Christopher Burrough, 200 acres Low County of New Norfolk. East upon the West side of Lynhaven River; South upon a Creek of the Same and N.W into the woods. Due for the transporation of 4 persons: Richard Gardiner, others not named.
March 16, 1647 450 acres to Jonathan Gills for transportation of 9 persons: One was Roger Burrough
March 8 1648 page 164
Christopher Burrowes - 150 acres Lower Norfolk County known by the name of Burrowes. For the transportation of 3 persons
November 7, 1651
Christopher Burroughs, 354 acres. Lower Norfolk County. Beginning on his land neare a marsh running NE toward lands of Thomas Davis; NW to lands of Mary Googins; and W to land of Thomas Lambert. For the transporation of 7 persons.
7 November 1651
Christopher Burroughs. 150 acres in Lynhaven Parish, New Norfolk County. Bounded by Adam Thorogoods Timber Necke. For the tranporation of 3 persons.
April 29, 1693
Benony Burroughs, 150 acres in Princess Anne County neare the north branches of Currituck, adjacent to the lands of Peter Crashley. Granted to Darmon Michael on 22 November 1682 but deserted and now granted to Benony Burroughs by order and for the transportation of 3 persons.
June 6, 1699
Thomas Ewell and James Ewell, 200 acres in Princess Anne County, excheated from Thomas Smithers deceased by inquistion under Benoni Burroughs, depty Exch'r and dated 27 May 1697
April 25, 1701, Patent 9, page 358
King and Queen County
439 acres beginning on the west side of Johns Creek running along the lines of the lands late of William Woodward, thence etc., one pole to Mrs. Gouge line etc., to John Creek
Patent Book 6, page 115
1702
William Woodward and John Borras patented 179 acres in New Kent County on North Side of Yorke River. Land beginning by Mr. John's Creek etc.. to Manskin Path etc. for the transportation of 8 persons.
Patent Book 9, p 531
April 24, 1703
John Pigg patented land next to John Barrow. (St. John's Parish) Pamunkey Neck.
25 Dec 1714
Thomas West patented 1615 acres, King William County, St. John's Parish next to William Burruss' land.
Thomas Moss, 400 acres in Henrico County for the transporation of 8 persons, John Burrows, Mary Burrows are among the 8 persons.
March 15, 1735
400 acres on both sides of Hiccory Creek, adjacent to the said Burrus and George Brack.
Patent 17, page 28
Lunenburg County
400 Acres on the lower side of the Horsepen Branch adjoining Daniel, Moore &c.
Patent 39 page 350
March 17, 1736
Andrew Wade of King and Queen, 1682 acres in Hanover County on both the North and South Forks of Hiccory Creek, adjacent to the lands of Joseph Pulliam, Colonel Meriwether, George Brack, Jacob Burrus, John Davis and John Austin.
June 16, 1738
Prince George County
350 acres on the head of the Pond's run adjoining land of Hall, Green, Etc.
patent 18, page 18
June 10, 1740
John Bickerton, 3500 acres in Hanover County on the north and south forks of Hiccory Creek, adjacent to lands of Col. Meriwether, Harding Burnley, george brack, Jacob Burrus, John Davis, and others.
June 10, 1740
David Mills, 1050 acres on both side of Beaverdam Swamp in Hanover County, on Buck Mountain Creek, adjacent to the lands of Major Henry, Mr. Webb, William Burrus and Mr. Robertson.
March 24, 1740
Hanover County, Virginia, 400 acres on both sides of the north fork of the Moremans River adjoining Major Henry's line
Patent 18, page 925
Augustine Moore, 6950 acres in King William and Spotsylvania County on the North Side of the North Anna River, adjacent to lines of Moore, Jacob Burrous, on the North Side of the Pole Cat Swamp
April 11, 1742
Thomas Carr, Gent., 2530 acres in Caroline County adjoining the lines of Robert Chandler, William Carr, Jacob Burrus, Colonel Moor and Hawkins.
Prince George County
August 1, 1745 - 374 acres on the south side of the Main Cattail Run adjoining Francis Eppes, Etc.
patent 23 page 986
Prince George County
20 September 1745
304 acres on the lower side of Harrys Swamp adjoining John Burrow, Joseph Stround, etc.
Patent 22, page 533
5 June 1746
Prince George County
181 acres on the upper side of the Lower Rockey Run
Patent 24, page 248
July 12, 1750
Brunswick County
344 acres on the south side of the Reedy Creek
patent No 30 page 192
Sept 10, 1755
Albemarle County
400 acres on the branches of Moors Creek
Patent No 31 page 699
March 20, 1756
Albemarle County - William Bishop 123 acres on South Branch of the Hardware River, adjacent to lands of Henry Burrus, William Hooper and his own lines.
March 10 1756
John Gills, 319 Acres, Albemarle County on Branch of Moores Creek, adjacent to John Burroughs land, his own land, and the lands of David Lewis.
June 10, 1760
225 acres on the north branches of Buck Island Creek
Patent 34 page 503
1 March 1784
Fayette County, Kentucky
1000 acres on the waters of the two-mile creek adjoining Robert McMillions Settlement
Grant K page 266
June 22, 1798
Ohio County
400 acres on Fishing Creek about two miles below the forks of said Creek
Grant 38 page 308