Major George W. Burt served in the war of 1812, when he was only 15 years of age, and was captured by the British. He married ERRETTA VanBIBBER, daughter of Major Isaac VanBIBBER, and a great-grandaughter of Daniel BOONE. When he asked the consent of her father to the marriage, the old gentleman replied in a loud tone of voice that he could have her if he wanted her, but she was a "contrary stick", and if he could do anything with her, he was welcome to her; but he didn't want him to send her back on his hands. Major Burt gladly accepted the "contrary stick" and obtained a good wife by doing so.
They prospered beyond their expectations and accumulated a fortune. Major Burt was a money loaner for many years, but would never accept more interest than the law allowed him. He always paid every cent he owed and collected all that was due him. He was a good man and respected by the entire community where he lived. He died in March, 1876, in his 78th year, leaving a widow and one son, Huron. They also had a daughter but she died many years ago. Major Burt was in poor health for about 30 years before his death, and his complaint often carried him apparently to the verge of his grave.

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Margy Ball Miles, near St. Louis, MO732

Erretta VanBIBBER, daughter of Major Isaac VanBIBBER, and a great-grandaughter of Daniel BOONE.732