Charles Hartley and I are both related to the Bowles and Pace families that ended up in Henry County, Virginia. Am also related to the Stanley Family that ended up in Henry County, Virginia also and there is a Burwell Stanley, b 1810, son of Thomas Stanley (b. 1778) and Delilah Hill (b. 1779). Haven't come across a Burwell Bowles yet. But, I have found some information that might provide some helpful clues as the Paces, Bowles, Trents, Bouldins, Bassetts and Stanleys are closely tied and and lived fairly close together in Henry County, Virginia. Still do. The major source I have regarding the name Burwell is from Anne Bassett Stanley Chathan's (c, 1996) book published by Historical Publications, Inc., Dallas, Texas., Pages 611, 612. "3. The Burwell Family - FHL Book #929.273Se48K:........Joanna, born in 1675; married, Nov. 28, 1693, William Bassett; died Oct. 7, 1727. James Burwell...his death occurred in 1718, when he was in his twenty-ninth year." Will probated September 15, 1718 at Yorktown. "In it he names his wife, Mary; daughter, Lucy; son, Nathaniel Bacon Burwell; and sisters, Mrs. Johanna Bassett, Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison Mrs. Martha Armistead and several others. His executors were his brothers, Nathaniel and Lewis Burwell an brother-in-law, William Bassett." On pages 638 and 639, it is stated, "Joanna Burwell was the daughter of Lewis Burwell of Carter's Creek, Member of King's Council, d. Dec [can't read]. Lewis Burwell married Abigail Smith b. 1636 d, 1672. Neice and heiress of Nathaniel Bacon Sr., President of King's Council 1689. Major Lewis Burwell of Bedford and Northampton, Eng.; settled in Gloucester County, Va., d. Nov 17 [can't read year] Major in Va. and married a Higginson 26 Nov 1675 dau. of Robert Higginson who distinguished himself in the Indian Wars. ........." So, far, we have a Burwell Pace, a Burwell Bassett and a Burwell Stanley. Since these families are so closely tied together I will be willing to bet that ole Burwell's ancestors are the same but proving it is another matter. Anne in VA