Alfred Wells Burnham
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Jul 7, 1877 - Epsom, NH 67
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Death: Mar 21, 1949 - Grasmere, NH
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Parents
Father: James McCutcheon Burnham
Mother: Mary Jane Wells
Spouses and Children
1. *Nellie Robinson Marden
Marriage: Dec 19, 1896 - Epsom, NH
Children:
1. Esther Burnham
2. Harold Burnham
Notes
General:
Buried in the Gossville Cemetery, Epsom, NH.
Alice L. Burnham
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: Abt 1858
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Parents
Father: Elisha S. Burnham
Mother: Laura Brackett Dow
Alice Louise Burnham
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: Mar 2, 1859 - Epsom, NH
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Death: Jun 3, 1927
Burial: in Floral Park Cemetery, Pittsfield, NH
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Parents
Father: James McCutcheon Burnham
Mother: Mary Jane Wells
Spouses and Children
1. *Calvin Francis Lane
Marriage: Apr 7, 1875
Children:
1. Ernest E. Lane
2. Sarah Inez Lane
3. Charles T. Lane
4. Elsie M. Lane
Alphonso J. Burnham
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Jun 1800 - Gilmanton, NH
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Death: Jan 14, 1881 - Epsom, NH
Burial: in Short Falls (Epsom, NH) Cemetery, Epsom, NH
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Parents
Father: Benjamin Burnham
Mother: Elizabeth Gordon
Spouses and Children
1. *Sarah Brown
Marriage: Apr 24, 1840 - Epsom, NH
2. Martha F. Perkins
Marriage: Abt 1841
Children:
1. Emily Ann Burnham
2. Sarah J. Burnham
Notes
General:
Died age 80 years and 7 months. Buried in the Short Falls Cemetery, Epsom, NH.
Anna Burnham
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: Mat. 5, 1775 - Nottingham, NH
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Death: Feb 1, 1805 - New Hampton, NH
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Spouses and Children
1. *Nathaniel Drake
Marriage: Nov 14, 1791 - New Hampton, NH
Annie E. Burnham
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: Abt 1832 - Danvers, MA
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Parents
Father: Richard Burnham
Mother: Eliza Ann
Spouses and Children
1. *Rev. John McClary Steele
Marriage: Aug 20, 1852 - Epsom, NH
Children:
1. Frank Hubon Steele
Notes
Marriage Notes (Rev. John McClary Steele)
NHVR. Her parents Richard and Eliza Anne Burnham
Arthur L. Burnham
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: May 21, 1888 - Epsom, NH
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Death: Feb 15, 1908 - Stanbridge, Quebec, Canada
Burial: in Short Falls (Epsom, NH) Cemetery, Epsom, NH
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Parents
Father: George H. Burnham
Mother: Flora E. Marden
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General:
Buried in the Short Falls Cemetery, Epsom, NH. Died age 19-8-25. He was killed, according to Gerald Marden, -- shot through a train window while travelling west. His body was brought home for burial.
St. Albans Daily Messenger, p. 7 Feb. 17, 1908
A coroner's inquest held this morning at Stanbridge, Que, over the body of Artur Burnham, of Short Falls, NH, who shot and killed himself Saturday afternoon, while on the train between St. Alexander and Des rivieres, Que., and a verdict was given that the man committed suicide. Burnham and W.J. Crowe of Suncook, NH, bought tickets from Montreal to St. Albans. Burnham had with him a Winchester rifle which he placed between his legs when he took his seat. No one knows just how the tragedy occurred. The unfortunate man had been asleep for some time when suddenly a shot rang out and it was discovered that Burnham was shot between the eyes and was dead before anyone could reach him. The body was taken from the train at Stanbridge and the dead man's relatives in Short Falls were notified. It is understood that he is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
Benjamin Burnham
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Sep 6, 1815 - Bethlehem, NH
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Death: Jan 23, 1903 - Bethlehem, NH
Burial: in Glenwood Cemetery, Littleton, NH
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Parents
Father: Noah Dow Burnham
Mother: Anna Nancy Wilcomb
Spouses and Children
1. *Abigail Melone
Marriage: Oct 7, 1841
Children:
1. Mary A. Burnham
Notes
General:
NHVR death gives parents Benjamin Burnham and Anna Wilcomb. born Bethlehem. Father and mother born Gilmanton, NHMarriage Notes (Abigail Melone)
1880 US Census, Bethlehem, NH
Benjamin, 65
Abigail, 66
Sarah W., sister, 70
Seen transcribed as death in 1908.
NHVR, no place given on record.
Benjamin Burnham
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Jun 12, 1779
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Death: Prob. May 22, 1838 - Gilmanton, NH
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Parents
Father: Benjamin Burnham
Mother: Elizabeth Gordon
Spouses and Children
1. *Polly Marsh
Marriage: Jan 22, 1797 - Gilmanton, NH
Children:
1. Betsey Burnham
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General:
A Benjamin Burnham is listed under Misc. History in the History of Gilmanton by Lancaster, p. 300 "1838, May 22. Benjamin Burnham poisoned himself by taking ratsbane."Marriage Notes (Polly Marsh)
1810 Strafford Co. Gilmanton Page 824
Burnham, Benj. 1 male 45 and up
3 females under 10
1 female 10 and under 16
1 female 26 and under 45
NHVR, no location, both residents of Gilmanton. No parents or other info.
No further record.
Benjamin Burnham
Sex: M
Individual Information
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Death: May 29, 1810 - Gilmanton, NH
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Spouses and Children
1. *Elizabeth Gordon
Marriage: Sep 20, 1778 - Gilmanton, NH
Children:
1. Benjamin Burnham
2. Samuel Searles Burnham
3. Noah Dow Burnham
4. Jeremiah Gorden Burnham
5. John Dow Burnham
6. Ezekiel Hoit Burnham
7. Floyd William Burnham
8. William Henry Young Burnham
9. Alphonso J. Burnham
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Veteran of the Revolutionary War. In Gilmanton, NH 1790 census.
5 males under 16 (Benjamin, Samuel, Noah, Jeremiah, John)
1 make 16 and over
1 female (wife Elizabeth)
Does not appear enumerated in 1800 nor 1810 (though son Benjamin appears 1810)
Unverified birth date: Benjamin Burnham b: Feb 1754 Hampton Falls, NH - no source
NH State Papers, Vol. 15, p. 706 'Received July 17th 1779 of the Parish of Hampton falls by the Hands of Col. Jonathan Burnham, Benja. Burnham, a soldier enlisted into the Service of the United States for one year as one of the quota of the Parish of Hampton falls also recd. his enlistment. - Caleb Robinson, Cap in 2nd NH Battl..
Benjamin Burnham
( Goss, Elizabeth, former widow of )
W.F. 27956 N.H. Service
May 3, 1851, Elizabeth Goss, of Epsom, New Hampshire, aged 90 years, deposed :
That she is the widow of Benjamin Burnham, who enlisted at Hampton Falls, N.H., July 17,1779, for one year ; was mustered into service by Col. Jonathan Moulton and received his town bounty, whence he was to march to Exter, N.H. ; that this occurred soon after her marriage which took place Sept. 20, 1778 ;
and that Burnham died May 29,1810 ;
that she married Samuel Goss ( Revolutionary pensioner, N.H.S.F. 47179 ) Sept 18, 1827 ;
and that he died Feb. 7,1831, and she has ever since remained a widow.
Signed by mark
in presence of John C. Burnham and James M. Burnham.
Certificate from town clerk of Gilmanton, N.H. ; that the marriage of Benjamin Burnham and Elizabeth Gordon, on Sept.20,1778, is recorded on the books of the town.
Certificate from N.H. shows that the name of Benjamin Burnham is borne on the pay roll of Capt. George Tuttle's co., Col. Stephen Evans' regiment, N.H. militia, for one month, 12 days from Sept. 8,1777 :
also that a receipt by Caleb Robinson, Captain, is on file, stating ; "received July 17, 1779, of the Parish of Hampton Falls" ---" Benja. Burnham, a soldier , enlisted into the service of the United States for one year as one of the quota of the parish of Hampton Falls, also received his enlistment." and other entries pertaining to said Burnham as found on rolls.
June 25, 1852, David Bean, of Gilmanton, N.H., aged 71 years, testified that when he was quite young, Benjamin Burnham worked for his father in Gilmanton ; that Burnham often talked of his experiences in the Revolution ; how he was marched fron one place to another, & c.; that he came to Gilmanton soon after his service was over; that he died in Gilmanton near where deponent lives, & c.
David Bean
May 10, 1852, Jonathan Goss, of Epsom, N.H., aged 58 years, testified that Elizabeth Goss, who now lives about two miles from him, was the former widow of Benjamin Burnham ; that he has known Elizabeth for over thirty years ; knows Burnham was considered to be a Revolutionary soldier, & c.
Jonathan Goss.
May 17, 1852, John Prescott, of Bristol, Grafton Co., N.H. , aged 87 years, testified that he was born in Epsom, N.H. , and lived there until 1837, when he moved to New London and then to Bristol ; that some forty years ago or more Elizabeth Goss was living in Epsom, her name being Burnham and deponent knew her as the widow of Benjamin Burnham ; she lived within two and one half miles of deponents house, and kept house for her son, Jeremiah, a number of years before he was married ;
& c.
John Prescott
Certificate from Probate Court of Hillsborough Co., N.H. shows that satisfactory evidence has been filed to prove that Benjamin Burnham, who was a Revolutionary soldier, died in May or June, 1810 ; that his widow afterwards married Samuel Goss who died as stated, & c.
Claim allowed and certificate 5169, N.H. Agency, was issued Dec. 13,1852, Act of July 4, 1836.
June 2, 1855, John C. Burnham, Guardian of Elizabeth Goss, of Epsom, N.H. aged 93 years, applied in her name for Bounty land.
John C. Burnham
Benjamin Towle and C. Augustus Towle certified to his identity.
Certificate from Probate court shows that John C. Burnham has been appointed Guardian and that Elizabeth Goss is still Living.
Application granted and BLWT 45664, for 160 acres was issued Oct. 17, 1856.