Five generations of the Burt family: The Burts have been on Lopez Island since 1885. - Burt family photo
Burt family photo
Five generations of the Burt family: The Burts have been on Lopez Island since 1885.

New arrival marks start of seventh generation on Lopez Island for family


June 6, 2008 · Updated 10:47 AM 

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The Burts of Lopez Island recently posed for this five-generation picture.

The Burts have been on Lopez Island since 1885 and Betty is the seventh generation of Burts.

In the photo, from left: Billy Burt, Donald Burt Sr., Donald Burt Jr., Orrin Burt and Miss Betty Burt.

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