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Charles (Amos) Burnham 1796–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Sep 1796

Birth Location: Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, USA

Death Date: Sep 1855

Death Location: Detroit, Wayne, -Michigan, USA

Father: Amos Capt

Mother: Susannah Hierlihy

Spouse(s): Thirza Clawson

Children(s): Sarah Burnham, Mary Burnham, Charles EOL, Jane Burnham, Albert Burnham, Hiram Burnham, Martha EOL, Edwin EOL, Eliza EOL, Margaret Burnham

In 1796, Charles (Amos) Burnham entered the world in Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, USA, born to Amos Josiah Burnham Capt And Susannah Timothy Hierlihy. In 1820, Charles (Amos) Burnham resided in Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States. In 1840, Charles (Amos) Burnham resided in Charlotte, Chittenden, Vermont, United States. Charles (Amos) Burnham married Thirza Clawson, and had children including Albert Charles Charles Burnham, Charles W Charles Burnham Eol, Edwin Charles Burnham Eol, Eliza F Charles Burnham Eol, Hiram Charles Burnham, Jane Elizabeth Charles Burnham, Margaret Hierlihy Charles Burnham, Martha Charles Burnham Eol, Mary Charles Burnham, Sarah Ann Charles Burnham. Charles (Amos) Burnham passed away in 1855 in Detroit, Wayne, -Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1796, Charles (Amos) Burnham entered the world in Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, USA, born to Amos Josiah Burnham Capt And Susannah Timothy Hierlihy.
  • In 1820, Charles (Amos) Burnham resided in Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States.
  • In 1840, Charles (Amos) Burnham resided in Charlotte, Chittenden, Vermont, United States.
  • Charles (Amos) Burnham married Thirza Clawson, and had children including Albert Charles Charles Burnham, Charles W Charles Burnham Eol, Edwin Charles Burnham Eol, Eliza F Charles Burnham Eol, Hiram Charles Burnham, Jane Elizabeth Charles Burnham, Margaret Hierlihy Charles Burnham, Martha Charles Burnham Eol, Mary Charles Burnham, Sarah Ann Charles Burnham.
  • Charles (Amos) Burnham passed away in 1855 in Detroit, Wayne, -Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Charles Burnham's Ancestors

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Charles Burnham
1796–1855
Birth Place: Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
Parents
Amos (Josiah) Burnham Capt
1756–1815
Kensington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Susannah ((Timothy)) Hierlihy
1758–1800
Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Josiah ((William) Burnham) Capt
1716–1800
Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Ruth Norton
1724–1762
Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Timothy Hierlihy
1734–1797
Ireland
Elizabeth Wetmore
1736–1784
Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Charles Burnham's Descendants

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Charles ((Amos)) Burnham (15 Sep 1796–Sep 1855) m. Thirza Clawson (11 Aug 1800–1860)
  1. 1. Sarah (Ann (Charles)) Burnham 1817–1872
  2. 2. Mary ((Charles)) Burnham 1819–1858
  3. 3. Charles (W. (Charles) Burnham) EOL 1823–1836
  4. 4. Jane (Elizabeth (Charles)) Burnham 1824–1902
  5. 5. Albert (Charles (Charles)) Burnham 1826–1894
  6. 6. Hiram ((Charles)) Burnham 1821–1892 m. Hannah E 1825–1907
    1. 1. George (Walter (Hiram)) Burnham 1860–1902
  7. 7. Martha ((Charles) Burnham) EOL 1831–1840
  8. 8. Edwin ((Charles) Burnham) EOL 1839–1857
  9. 9. Eliza (F. (Charles) Burnham) EOL 1837–1850
  10. 10. Margaret (Hierlihy (Charles)) Burnham 1829–1907 m. Welcome (Washington) Hart 1824–1901
    1. 1. Frederick (Closson (Welcome)) Hart 1848–1916

Charles Burnham's Timeline

7 Records

1796
15 Sep 1796
Birth of Charles (Amos) Burnham in Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
1820
1820
Age 24
Charles (Amos) Burnham resided here in Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States
Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States
1840
1840
Age 44
Charles (Amos) Burnham resided here in Charlotte, Chittenden, Vermont, United States
Charlotte, Chittenden, Vermont, United States
1850
1850
Age 54
Charles (Amos) Burnham resided here in Union, Branch, Michigan, USA
Union, Branch, Michigan, USA
1855
29 Sep 1855
Age 59
Death of Charles (Amos) Burnham in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1855
Sep 1855
Age 59
Burial of Charles (Amos) Burnham in Detroit, Wayne, -Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, -Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 74
Charles (Amos) Burnham resided here in Enfield, Penobscot, Maine, United States
Enfield, Penobscot, Maine, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1796
    Event Place: Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Enfield, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: M593_553; Page: 490B; Image: 503; Family History Library Film: 552052
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Union, Branch, Michigan; Roll: M432_347; Page: 372B; Image: 210
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Genealogical records of deacon John Burnham and his descendants

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont; Page: 489; NARA Roll: M33_127; Image: 113

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Charlotte, Chittenden, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Charlotte, Chittenden, Vermont; Roll: 541; Page: 69; Image: 144; Family History Library Film: 0027439

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Union, Branch, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Union, Branch, Michigan; Roll: M432_347; Page: 372B; Image: 210

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Enfield, Penobscot, Maine, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Enfield, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: M593_553; Page: 490B; Image: 503; Family History Library Film: 552052

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1855
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Genealogical records of deacon John Burnham and his descendants

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Sep 1855
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, -Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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