Husband Benjamin Burnham
Born: Sep 6, 1815 - Bethlehem, NH
Christened:
Died: Jan 23, 1903 - Bethlehem, NH
Buried: - Glenwood Cemetery, Littleton, NH
Father: Noah Dow Burnham
Mother: Anna Nancy Wilcomb
Marriage: Oct 7, 1841
Wife Abigail Melone
AKA: Abigail Meloon
Born: Abt 1814
Christened:
Died: Aug 16, 1880
Buried: - Glenwood Cemetery, Littleton, NH
Children
1 F Mary A. Burnham
Born: Abt 1843
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
General Notes: Husband - Benjamin Burnham
NHVR death gives parents Benjamin Burnham and Anna Wilcomb. born Bethlehem. Father and mother born Gilmanton, NH
1880 US Census, Bethlehem, NH
Benjamin, 65
Abigail, 66
Sarah W., sister, 70
Seen transcribed as death in 1908.
General Notes: Wife - Abigail Melone
Also seen as Abigail Meloon
Notes: Marriage
NHVR, no place given on record.
Husband Benjamin Burnham
Born: Jun 12, 1779
Christened:
Died: Prob. May 22, 1838 - Gilmanton, NH
Buried:
Father: Benjamin Burnham
Mother: Elizabeth Gordon
Marriage: Jan 22, 1797 - Gilmanton, NH
Wife Polly Marsh
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 F Betsey Burnham
Born: Cal Jun 14, 1798 - Gilford, NH
Christened:
Died: Mar 21, 1892 - Townsend, MA
Buried:
Spouse: Charles T. Otis
Marr: Dec 24, 1849 - Townsend, MA
General Notes: Husband - Benjamin Burnham
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."
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
Notes: Marriage
NHVR, no location, both residents of Gilmanton. No parents or other info.
No further record.
Husband Benjamin Burnham
Born:
Christened:
Died: May 29, 1810 - Gilmanton, NH
Buried:
Marriage: Sep 20, 1778 - Gilmanton, NH
Wife Elizabeth Gordon
Born: Abt Jul 1761
Christened:
Died: Jan 24, 1857 - Epsom, NH
Buried: - Short Falls (Epsom, NH) Cemetery, Epsom, NH
Father: Alexander Gordon
Mother: Sarah Dolloff
Other Spouse: John Cochran - Dec 15, 1818 - Epsom, NH
Other Spouse: Samuel Goss - Nov 16, 1826 - Epsom, NH 30
Children
1 M Benjamin Burnham
Born: Jun 12, 1779
Christened:
Died: Prob. May 22, 1838 - Gilmanton, NH
Buried:
Spouse: Polly Marsh
Marr: Jan 22, 1797 - Gilmanton, NH
2 M Samuel Searles Burnham
Born: Nov 30, 1781 - Belmont, NH
Christened:
Died: Jul 29, 1844
Buried: - Mount Washington Cemetery, Bethlehem, NH
Spouse: Deborah Bean
Marr: Nov 16, 1803 - Belmont, NH
Spouse: Mary Shattuck
Marr: Jan 13, 1828 - Littleton, Grafton Co., NH
3 M Noah Dow Burnham
Born: Jul 18, 1784 - Gilmanton, NH
Christened:
Died: 1855 - Bethlehem, NH
Buried:
Spouse: Polly Chase
Marr: Sep 21, 1806
Spouse: Anna Nancy Wilcomb
Marr: Nov 26, 1807
4 M Jeremiah Gorden Burnham
Born: Apr 10, 1787 - Gilmanton, NH 41
Christened:
Died: Apr 21, 1851 - Epsom, NH
Buried: - Short Falls (Epsom, NH) Cemetery, Epsom, NH
Spouse: Sarah Worth
Marr: Dec 15, 1818 - Epsom, NH
5 M John Dow Burnham
Born: Sep 18, 1789
Christened:
Died: Oct 28, 1860 - Epsom, NH 27
Buried:
Spouse: Betsy Dolloff
6 M Ezekiel Hoit Burnham
Born: Apr 9, 1792
Christened:
Died: After 1860
Buried:
Spouse: Mary Pillsbury
Spouse: Margaret Heath
Marr: Aug 11, 1850 - Candia, NH
Spouse: Lucy
Marr: May 11, 1859 - Campton, NH
7 M Floyd William Burnham
Born: Sep 7, 1795
Christened:
Died: Jul 6, 1859 - Hooksett, NH 5
Buried:
Spouse: Abigail Dolloff
Marr: May 12, 1815 - Epsom, NH
8 M William Henry Young Burnham
Born: Apr 23, 1798
Christened:
Died: Feb 3, 1885 - Rochester, NH
Buried:
Spouse: Hannah Joy
Marr: Jun 10, 1824 - Strafford, NH
Spouse: Susan Chadwick
Marr: Feb 26, 1826 - Barrington, NH
9 M Alphonso J. Burnham
Born: Jun 1800 - Gilmanton, NH
Christened:
Died: Jan 14, 1881 - Epsom, NH
Buried: - Short Falls (Epsom, NH) Cemetery, Epsom, NH
Spouse: Sarah Brown
Marr: Apr 24, 1840 - Epsom, NH
Spouse: Martha F. Perkins
Marr: Abt 1841
General Notes: Husband - Benjamin Burnham
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.
General Notes: Wife - Elizabeth Gordon
Buried in the Short Falls Cemetery near Jeremiah Gordon Burnham. Died age 95-6-0. Funeral by Rev. Moses Quimby. His diary says -
"She was the mother of 10 sons and seen them all married and settled in life. Her first husband was a revolutionary soldier. She had 55 grand-children, a large number of great-grandchildren, and a number of great great grandchildren. Her last words were, 'Come, Lord Jesus Come quickly.'
She was living with Jeremiah G. Burnham 1850.
WILL of Elizabeth (Gordon) Burnham GOSS 1854
In the name of God, Amen
I Elizabeth Goss of Epsom in the County of Merrimack State of N.H. being weak in body but of sound mind and perfect memory do hereby make and publish this my last will and testament revoking all other wills by me made.
First, I give and bequeath my seven sons, Noah D, John D, Ezekiel H., H Floyd W., William H. Y., Alphonso Jr. and Josiah C. Burnham, each ten cents.
Secondly to the heirs of my three sons Benjamin Jr., Samuel S., and Jeremiah G. Burnham, deceased, I give and bequeath the sum of ten cents.
Thirdly, To my granddaughters Sarah Burnham, daughter of Jeremiah G. Burnham I give my gold necklace.
Fourthly To my grandson John C. Burnham I give and bequeath all the rest residue and remainder of my property both real and personal estate and goods chattels of every kind whatever that I may be in possession of or entitled to receive, at my decease, hereby constituting him the said John C. Burnham my sole Executor of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 8th day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty four.
Elizabeth Goss (her mark)
Witness: J.A. Potter, William Fowler and Nancy Green
W.F. 27956
PENSION of Benjamin Burnham
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 Exeter, 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.
Husband Edwin Josiah Place
Born: Mar 31, 1862 - Gilmanton, NH
Christened:
Died: Jan 8, 1950 - Brentwood, NH
Buried: - Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilmanton I.W., NH
Father: George E. Place
Mother: Elsie M. Kendall
Marriage: Jul 16, 1925 - Exeter, NH
Other Spouse: Alice Rouella Smith - Nov 24, 1886 - Laconia, NH
Wife Bertha L. Burnham
Born: Aug 29, 1880 - Epsom, NH
Christened:
Died: Oct 7, 1928 - Stratham, NH
Buried: - Short Falls (Epsom, NH) Cemetery, Epsom, NH
Father: George H. Burnham
Mother: Flora E. Marden
Children
General Notes: Husband - Edwin Josiah Place
No death date on cemetery stone. Birth on stone Sept. 16, 1861
Birth also seen as Alton, NH
General Notes: Wife - Bertha L. Burnham
Married as his second wife. Buried in the Short Falls Cemetery.
Husband John F. Marston
Born: 1882
Christened:
Died: 1966
Buried: - Pineground Cemetery, Chichester, NH
Marriage:
Wife Bessie I. Burnham
Born: 1878 - Dover, NH
Christened:
Died: Dec 26, 1928 - Chichester, NH
Buried: - Pineground Cemetery, Chichester, NH
Father: Edward J. Burnham
Mother: Betsy W. Fellows
Children
Husband Edward Baker Towne
Born: Jan 17, 1886 - Boscawen, NH
Christened:
Died: Dec 7, 1945 - Boscawen, NH
Buried:
Father: William Kimball Towne
Mother: Mabel Estelle Ticknor
Marriage: Sep 4, 1918 - Concord, NH
Wife Bessie V. Burnham
Born: Jan 7, 1886 - Epsom, NH
Christened:
Died: Jan 1969
Buried:
Father: Fred W. Burnham
Mother: Estella M. Phelps
Children
General Notes: Wife - Bessie V. Burnham
Husband Charles T. Otis
Born: Abt 1788 - Situate, MA
Christened:
Died: Dec 19, 1865 - Townsend, MA
Buried:
Father: Charles Otis
Mother: Sarah Tilden
Marriage: Dec 24, 1849 - Townsend, MA
Other Spouse: Marcia Ripley - Dec 3, 1815 - Kingston, MA
Wife Betsey Burnham
Born: Cal Jun 14, 1798 - Gilford, NH
Christened:
Died: Mar 21, 1892 - Townsend, MA
Buried:
Father: Benjamin Burnham
Mother: Polly Marsh
Children
General Notes: Wife - Betsey Burnham
Mass Vital Records, Townsend, MA. Parents Benjamin Burnham and Polly Mash (Marsh), birth of parents listed (probably incorrectly) as England. Widow of Charles F. Otis. Buried Greenville, NH
Notes: Marriage
Second marriage for each. He is age 61, her, 47. Parents Charles and Sarah Otis, Benjamin and Mary Burnam (Burnham).
Husband Charles Cavendar Burnham
Born:
Christened:
Died: Sep 14, 1894
Buried:
Marriage: Feb 17, 1842
Wife Elizabeth Ham
Born: Nov 11, 1815 - Canterbury, NH
Christened:
Died: Feb 8, 1892
Buried:
Father: Joseph Ham
Mother: Susan Sargeant
Children
1 M Franklin Joseph Burnham
Born: Oct 9, 1842 - Bunker Hill, Ill
Christened:
Died: Feb 25, 1908
Buried:
2 M Thomas Ham Burnham
Born: Jan 29, 1845 - Bunker Hill, Ill
Christened:
Died: Jan 14, 1900 - Colorado
Buried:
Spouse: Ella Thompson
3 F Evelyn Frances Burnham
Born: Apr 22, 1848 - Lawrence, MA
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
4 M Dr. Frederick Robinson Burnham
Born: Jul 9, 1853 - Concord, NH
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Lilla Marston
Marr: Nov 9, 1885
5 F Emma Louisa Burnham
Born: May 8, 1856 - Hopkinton, NH
Christened:
Died: May 23, 1876 - Hopkinton, NH
Buried:
General Notes: Husband - Charles Cavendar Burnham
Of Illinois, resided after marriage 4 years then returned to Hopkinton, NH
Husband Charles R. Burnham
Born: Apr 6, 1848 - Epsom, NH
Christened:
Died: Aug 27, 1896 - Concord, NH 26
Buried: - Short Falls (Epsom, NH) Cemetery, Epsom, NH
Father: Jeremiah Burnham
Mother: Chloe P. Tripp
Marriage: Sep 6, 1869 - Epsom, NH 13
Other Spouse: Eugenia Hortense Merrill - Jun 17, 1875 - Epsom, NH 13
Wife Mary Addie Knowles
Born: Abt 1850 - Epsom, NH
Christened:
Died: Jan 3, 1875
Buried: - Short Falls (Epsom, NH) Cemetery, Epsom, NH
Father: David M. Knowles
Mother: Hannah A. Griffin
Children
1 F Mertie A. Burnham
Born: Jan 1, 1875 - Epsom, NH
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: John B. Crosby
Marr: Jan 5, 1892 - Concord, NH
General Notes: Husband - Charles R. Burnham
Buried Short Falls Cemetery, Epsom, NH. Age 48-4-21
Husband Charles R. Burnham
Born: Apr 6, 1848 - Epsom, NH
Christened:
Died: Aug 27, 1896 - Concord, NH 26
Buried: - Short Falls (Epsom, NH) Cemetery, Epsom, NH
Father: Jeremiah Burnham
Mother: Chloe P. Tripp
Marriage: Jun 17, 1875 - Epsom, NH 13
Other Spouse: Mary Addie Knowles - Sep 6, 1869 - Epsom, NH 13
Wife Eugenia Hortense Merrill
Born: May 13, 1857 - Chichester, NH
Christened:
Died: Apr 3, 1939 - Epsom, NH
Buried:
Father: James O. Merrill
Mother: Mary Hilliard
Children
1 F Gracie Eugenia Burnham
Born: Feb 7, 1876 - Epsom, NH
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Charles O. Crosby
Marr: Apr 14, 1898 - Concord, NH
Spouse: William Howard Day
Marr: Sep 6, 1913 - Concord, NH
2 F Unnamed Burnham
Born: Feb 1, 1877 - Epsom, NH
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
3 F Chloe M. Burnham
Born: 1879 - Epsom, NH
Christened:
Died: Sep 13, 1944 - Epsom, NH
Buried:
Spouse: George Wesley Atwood
Marr: May 28, 1894 - Concord, NH
Spouse: George H. Haynes
Marr: Jun 27, 1936 - Epsom, NH
General Notes: Husband - Charles R. Burnham
Buried Short Falls Cemetery, Epsom, NH. Age 48-4-21