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He was an earnest supporter of the Established Church - the Communion silver now used at Old Abingdon, the parish of "Fairfield," was presented by Lewis Burwell, and has "L.B." engraved upon it. He was an influential member of the King's Council; "Fairfield," later known as "Carters Creek," was said to be the oldest house in VA bearing a date on its walls, the incription "L.B.A., 1694," was cut on one of the group of diamond-shaped chimneys, which shows that "Fairfield" was built by Hon. Lewis Burwell and his wife. [Col. Families]

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Six of Major Lewis Burwell?s 15 children preceded him in death. In this time, a large number of children was expected and, llike the death of mothers, was accepted as the will of Providence.?Nathanial Bacon?s will dated March 15, 1691-2 : Gives to ?Major Lewis Burwell all my lands lying and being in New Kent County to be managed sold and disposed of to the best advantage and the proper use and benefit of the said Lewis Burwells four daughters viz. Joanna, Elizabeth, Lucy and Martha now living.?

?By his death in 1710, the Burwells had forged instrumental alliances with members of the rich and powerful Armistead, Bacon, Bassett, Berkeley, Byrd, Carter, Cusis, Digges, Harrison, Lear, Ludwell, and Parke families.?

Little is know about Lewis II. Presumably either his mother or the first of two stepfathers, William Bernard, a member of the colony?s council, arranged for Lewis?s schooling. [He] served as a trustee of the College of William anad Mary and tried to instill a love of learning in his sons. The eldest, Nathaniel, was in England in 1705, where he may have been sent for schooling. Lewis provided in his will for his two younger sons, James and Lewis, to get educations ... The younger Lewis and stepson William Cole both attended William and Mary.?, , ,, , ,