Hi!
Just looking through this thread and wondered if you found any more info on the location of the Burnett plantation and cemetery. I was in Essex County a few weeks ago but only made it to the museum and spoke with the lady and gentleman who run the historical society. Interested in going back down soon for more detailed driving tour of the area where the Burnett's lived back in 1600's. I saw one reply that indicated the area had been plowed over and that Mt Zion church is in that nearby area now.
I'm a descendant of Jonathan Burnett. Some of the Burnett's migrated to Bedford County VA then down to Carroll County VA. My grandparents moved from Carroll County to Indiana where I was born. I now live in Virginia and amazed at how much Burnett history is here. I too would be interested in a group exploration event if others are up for it.
btw- The "e" didn't start showing up at the end of our Burnett name until the 1930's. We aren't sure why.
Interested in meeting, emailing other Burnett's and to share info about the family history. Feel free to email me any time.
Ron Burnette
Manassas, VA
rburnette59@comcast.net