On 17 September 1810, Leonard Burnett, with John Haile and Robert G. Haile, entered into a bond of $12,000 for John Haile’s administration of the estate of his father John Haile. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 17, pages 211–212.]

The division of the estate of Leonard Burnett was made on 11 December 1823 by Tandy Dix, John Jones, and Peter B. Davis. Reuben Burnett “eldest son (now living)” receives 1/5 part. Other fifths go to Joseph Burnett’s representatives, James Burnett’s representatives, Leonard Burnett’s representatives, Amey Burnett lately Amey Jones. Clara Burnett, who married Joseph Goodwin of Lewningburg County already received seven negroes. In second list of division, Amey is listed as Amey Beazley. Recorded 16 February 1824. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 20, pages 24–25.]

On 28 May 1829, a receipt was issued. Recd. of James Semple agent for Nathaniel Herbert who is the administrator of Leonard Burnett decd. the sum of twenty nine dollars & 26 cents, which is one fifth part of a balance found due the Estate of the sd. Leonard Burnett, decd, upon a settlement of the sd. Herberts administration. Signed Leonard Burnett. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 101–102.]

1850 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia
Page 99
Dwelling 591, Household 591
Burnett, Leonard, 88, male, farmer, value of real estate $1,500, born in Virginia
Burnett, Martha, 56, female, born in Virginia
Burnett, Nancy, 30, female, born in Virginia

For general information about Leonard Burnett, see: Gothberg, Carol J., John and Amy Gatewood, and Their Descendants 1666–1986. Baltimore: Gateway Press Inc., 1987, page 570.