Robert Burnell was born about 1692/93 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts. He died after 1744. He was a farmer. He was also known as Robert Burnel. He was married to Patience Mills on 27 Dec 1712 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Intentions published.

. Patience Mills was born about 1692. She was baptized on 26 Feb 1738 in 1st Congregational Church, North Yarmouth, York Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts. She died after 1744. Children were:

i. Robert Burnell was born about 1713. He died on 1 Oct 1737 in North Yarmouth, York Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts from the flu.
ii. John Burnell was born about 1714. He died before 1744.
iii. James Burnet was born about 1715. He died on 6 Oct 1737 in North Yarmouth, York Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts from the flu.
iv. Peter Burnell was born about 1716.
v. Joseph Burnellwas born about 1718. He died on 8 Jun 1751 in North Yarmouth, York Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts.
vi. Mary Burnell.
vii. Sarah Burnell was born about 1721. She died on 1 Oct 1737 in North Yarmouth, York Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts from the flu.
viii. Martha Burnell was born about 1723. She was baptized on 30 Sep 1737 in 1st Congregational Church, North Yarmouth, York Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts.
ix. Matthew Burnell was born about 1724. He died on 6 Oct 1737 in North Yarmouth, York Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts from the flu.
x. Jason Burnell was born about 1726. He died on 6 Oct 1737 in North Yarmouth, York Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts from the flu.