Shep's Place Family Tree

Murwoods parents were also born in VA. He used to live in Honey Hollow ‎(Holler)‎.

David Hay vs. Murwood Burnett, Guardian of Vintner Burnett's minors.

Citation to show cause why he should not be removed from his Guardianship of said Minors: Edward E. Burnett, Sarah J. Burnett, and Rebecca Burnett.
....to show cause why he should not be removed, for neglecting to pay over funds in his hands.

Murwood Burnett, their uncle only 31 years old at that time, was removed from his guardianship due to improper care and improper use of the monies allowed for their care. Their aunt Mary Ann P. Burnett, Murwood's wife, was alive at that time.

William Sibley and his wife became the guardians of Vintner Burnett's three children when it was found that they were not being properly cared for by their grandfather Murwood.

J.L. Fillinger having made application for a License for Murwood Burnett and Nancy E. Beaver and being duly sworn, says that Murwood Burnett is of the age of 21 years, and has no wife living; and that Nancy E. Beaver is of the age of 18 years, a resident of said County, and has no husband living, and that said parties are not nearer kin than second cousins. J.L. Fillinger John J. Thomas Probate Judge.
The Rev. J. T. Halley solemnized the marriage on 21 Nov. 1889, and it was filed and recorded on the 27 December 1889. No. 1710

Murwood and Nancy's marriage license was issued the 20 November 1889 by J. L. Fillinger and signed by probate judge John J. Thomas. The marriage took place on the 21 of November 1889 by Rev. J. T. Halley.

Murwood was 68; Nancy 33. Mary A., his first wife and mother of his children, would have jumped from her grave if she had known!