Biography of Henry Burnham
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 1065
HENRY BURNHAM, farmer, P.O. Rosedale. The subject of this sketch was born August 1, 1823, in Madison County, Ohio. His parents were Darius, a native of Connecticut, and Lucretia (Hunt) Burnham, who emigrated to Madison County about the year 1820 or 1821. Mr. Burnham was raised on a farm, and received but a common school education. On January 1, 1852, he married Miss Eveline Williams, daughter of Ralston and Martha Williams. To them have been born five children — Lewis W., born December 12, 1852; Martha L., born May 17, 1854; Amy, born April 13, 1856; Walter D., born December 1, 1859, and Cora M., born October 29, 1863. In April, 1860, Mr. Burnham settled in the northern portion of Monroe Township, where he now resides. For six years he served as Justice of the Peace in Pike Township, and he has also served as Clerk. He has served as Trustee and Treasurer of Monroe Township, and for one term he served as County Commissioner. He is the owner of 685 acres of land in Pike and Monroe Townships.
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Fall Genealogy Seminar
For anyone in your area who is interested in genealogy that they are invited to
the Annual Fall Seminar of Ohio Chapter Palatines to America:
Researching German Immigration in the 18th Century
Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Four presentations by Marianne S. Wokeck, Ph.D., on Indentured Servitude
and Immigration to America in the 18th Century
Renowned author of Trade in Strangers
Registration Fee $45; Ohio Chapter PalAm Members Discounted Fee $39; Students ages 17-21 $20
Includes morning coffee or tea, Lunch and Gratuity.
Deadline October 4, 2010; For Late Registration add $5.
The seminar is the Culmination of German Heritage Week in Columbus
For more information visit
http://www.oh-palam.org/bookstore/images/2010fallregistrationform.pdf
or write to Ohio Chapter Palatines to America, P.O. Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085
Richard E. Hartle,
Publicity Chairman,
Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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