James Eleazer
BURNHAM
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Born: 14 December 1805 in Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
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James Eleazer married Elizabeth "Betsy" OSBORNE 12 April 1832 in Schenectady, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Elizabeth "Betsy" OSBORNE was born 16 July 1812 in Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA. Elizabeth "Betsy" died 20 January 1868
James Eleazer BURNHAM died 1 September 1848
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Spouse & Children of James Eleazer BURNHAM
Elizabeth "Betsy" OSBORNEMarriage date: 12 April 1832
Marriage place: Schenectady, New York, USA
Children of James Eleazer BURNHAM and Elizabeth "Betsy" OSBORNE
Orestes G BURNHAM 
Susan Teller BURNHAMDied: 5 March 1842,
William A BURNHAMDied: 28 May 1917, Hudson Falls, Kingsbury, Washington, New York, USA
Norman Joshua BURNHAMDied: 28 December 1836,
Ransom Collins BURNHAMDied: 11 June 1926, Kingsbury, Washington, New York, USA
James Henry BURNHAMDied: ,
Lemuel E BURNHAMDied: 1 July 1926, Queensbury, Warren, New York, USA
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Birth — 180514 December 1805
Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1832 Marriage / PartnerJames Eleazer BURNHAM and Elizabeth "Betsy" OSBORNE 12 April 1832, Schenectady, New York, USA
He was 26 years old.
1833 Birth of ChildSusan Teller BURNHAM was born 25 January 1833, Schenectady, New York, USA
James Eleazer was 27 years old.
1834 Birth of ChildWilliam A BURNHAM was born 10 August 1834, , New York, USA
James Eleazer was 28 years old.
1835 Birth of ChildNorman Joshua BURNHAM was born 28 July 1835, Schenectady, New York, USA
James Eleazer was 29 years old.
1837 Birth of ChildJames Henry BURNHAM was born 7 July 1837, Schenectady, New York, USA
James Eleazer was 31 years old.
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
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Last updated: 12/16/2025 12:29:33 PM
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