Asa W
BURNHAM
(b.
28 August 1753
,
Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
d.
1 January 1846
,
Ledyard, New York, USA
)
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BURNHAM Genealogy
Asa W BURNHAM was born
28 August 1753
in Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut.
Asa W BURNHAM
was the child of
Eleazer (Eleazar) BURNHAM
and
Mary NORMAN
and the grandchild of:
(paternal)
Eleazer BURNHAM and
Lydia WATERMAN
(maternal)
James NORMAN and
Mary RUDD
Asa W was a soldier in the U.S. Revolutionary War.
Marriage(s) and Child(ren):
He married Lucy HUNTINGTON 16 August 1779 in Preston, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 10 children. Lucy HUNTINGTON was born 26 February 1756 in Norwich, Connecticut, USA. She died 31 August 1828 in Ledyard, New York, USA (Aurora). She was the daughter of Nathan HUNTINGTON and Amie BROWN (BROWNE).
Asa W BURNHAM died 1 January 1846 in Ledyard, New York, USA .
Details of the family tree of Asa appear below.
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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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Lucy HUNTINGTON-- Date: 16 August 1779 Place: Preston, Crown Colony of Connecticutfamilysearch.org
Lucy HUNTINGTON was the daughter of Nathan HUNTINGTON and Amie BROWN (BROWNE)
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Bride's Name: Lucy Huntington
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Marriage Date: 16 Aug 1779
Marriage Place: Griswold, New London, Connecticut
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M53431-1
Syst Origin: Connecticut-EASy
Source Film Number: 4374
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Collection: Connecticut Marriages, 1729-1867
Children:
Eleazer BURNHAM (b.15 July 1780, Preston, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 3 May 1867, Ledyard, New York, USA )m. Caroline Matilda WOOD 1807
m. Urania SMITH 23 February 1843
Rebecca BURNHAM (b.5 February 1782, Shaftsbury, Vermont Republic (New Hampshire Grants) d. 12 July 1862, Hanover, Shelby, Indiana, USA)m. Abel COLE 6 October 1803
Julia Ann BURNHAM (b.20 March 1784, Shaftsbury, Vermont Republic (New Hampshire Grants) d. 31 May 1863, Lenox, Massachusetts, USA)m. Charles MATTOON 10 November 1805
Polly BURNHAM (b.2 June 1786, Shaftsbury, Vermont Republic (New Hampshire Grants) d. abt. 1842, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA)m. Allen DRAPER abt 1806
Amy BURNHAM (b.2 June 1786, Shaftsbury, Vermont Republic (New Hampshire Grants) d. 17 March 1788, Shaftsbury, Vermont Republic (New Hampshire Grants)) Asa Norman BURNHAM (b.9 January 1787, Shaftsbury, Vermont Republic (New Hampshire Grants) d. 5 June 1830, Springport, New York, USA )m. Martha Slocum HAMMOND 20 October 1818
Lucy BURNHAM (b.8 March 1791, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA d. 22 December 1847, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA)m. George GALUSHA 18 November 1810
Joshua BURNHAM (b.1 January 1795, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA d. abt. 1795, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA) Sophia Adeline BURNHAM (b.15 April 1797, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA d. 6 January 1840, Ledyard, New York, USA )m. Seneca WOOD 1816
Charlotte Maria BURNHAM (b.9 June 1803, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA d. 31 January 1882, Auburn, New York, USA)m. Sherman SMITH 22 December 1825
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Lineage book ... 1894-1900. Corporate Author: Daughters of the American Revolution. Language(s): English Published: Indianapolis, 1900. Page 13
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1774 ad
(CT) - New London Gazette, New London, CT
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Lineage Book of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Volume 7, Page 143 Source: www.worldvitalrecords.com
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Fire Cake and Water. Joseph Lee Boyle. (1999). Six-month encampment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge in 1777-1778 Source: www.worldvitalrecords.com
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Asa Burnham's Revolutionary War Pension Information
Revolutionary War Era Pension & Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files
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Asa Burnham's Obituary 1846-02-05 Location: Massachusetts Paper: Sun
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Grave of Asa Burnham, Oak Glen Cemetery, Aurora, NY
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Closeup of marker indicating that Major Asa Burnham was a soldier in the American Revolution – Oak Glen Cemetery, Aurora, NY
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Birth
28 August 1753
Norwich, Connecticut, USA
Vital Records of Norwich Connecticut, 1659-1848. (Online db. NewEnglandAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.) Originally published as: Vital Records of Norwich, 1659-1848. Hartford, Society of colonial wars in the state of Connecticut, 1913.
Name: Asa Burnam
Gender: Male
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Birth Date: 28 Aug 1753
Birthplace: NORWICH TWP,NEW LONDON,CONNETICUT
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Father's Name: Eleazer Burnam
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Mother's Name: Mary
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: 7450312
System Origin: Connecticut-ODM
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1754 - Beginning of the French and Indian War between Great Britain and France for control of the North American colonies. It is part of the Seven Years War.
(1756 - 1763) Seven Years War - France, Great Britain clashed in Europe and North America; France, Russia, Austria, Saxony, Sweden and Spain sided against Britain, Prussia and Hanover
1764 - British Government issues the Sugar Act
1765 - November - The British government issues the Stamp Act.
Barker of Norwich as guardian, approved.,Appraised,Vol 3
NOTE: Ephraim Barker appears to be Asa's step-father
(CT) - Probate Records of Norwich, Connecticut, Vols. 1-3
New London Gazette
New London, Connecticut
1774 - March - The Coercive Acts (called Intolerable Acts by Americans)
1774 - June 1 - Boston Port Bill: British government orders Port of Boston closed
1774 - September 5 - First Continental Congress formed in Philadelphia
John Young Chapter, NSDAR
Charleston, West Virginia
Daughters of the American Revolution
http:/ www.wvdar.org/ JohnYoung/ patriotb.htm
Burnham, Asa (CT) Lucy Huntington
Asa Burnham from Preston,CT is mentioned in "Connecticut Men in the Revolutionary War" at the outbreak of the war. He is a private in the 8th company.
NOTE: See images on left for Asa Burnham's Revolutionary War information --...Read MORE...
1775 - April 18 - Paul Revere's famous ride
1775 - April 19 - First shots of Revolutionary War fired in Lexington and Concord.
1775 - April 20 - British begin siege of Boston
1775 - May 10 - American Revolution began; Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys, along with Benedict Arnold took Fort Ticonderoga.
May 1775 - Second Continental Congress - Philadelphia - plans to form an army.
1775 - June 17 - Battle of Bunker Hill
1775 - December 31 - The Battle of Québec was fought on December 31 between the American Continental Army and British defenders of Québec City. It was the first major defeat for the Americans in the Revolutionary War.
Birth: 5-28-1753 NORWICH CONNECTICUT
Death: 1-1-1849 AURORA NEW YORK
Service Description: 1) ALSO PVT
Daughters of the American Revolution (services.dar.org)
1776 - July 4 - American Declaration of Independence
1776 - September 9 - Congress renames the nation “United States of America”
1776 - December 26 - Washington crosses the Delaware
1777 - November 15 - The Articles of Confederation Were Adopted
December 1777 - June 1778 - The winter at Valley Forge
February 6, 1778 - France signed the Treaty of Alliance with the United States.
1779 Marriage / Partner
Asa W BURNHAM and Lucy HUNTINGTON 16 August 1779, Preston, Connecticut, USA
These records were taken from the books at Congregational Church Parishes throughout the state of Connecticut, from the years 1630 to 1800. Compiled by, Frederic W. Bailey "Early Connecticut Marriages as Found on Ancient Church Records prior to 1800". 1896-1906.
The town of Griswold was incorporated October, 1815, from land that was taken from Preston. The Congregational Church in Griswold was...Read MORE...
June 1779 - Spain entered Revolutionary War in favor of Americans.
1780 - September 25 - Benedict Arnold's plans to cede West Point to the British discovered.
1780 Birth of Child
Eleazer BURNHAM was born 15 July 1780, Preston, Connecticut, USA
Constable of Shaftsbury. Named in account of Jonas Galusha, Sheriff, in regard to taking British prisoners to Castleton -- seven days, eighty-seven miles.
Date 1781-0719
Card ID: 10972 Record Series: SE-118 Volume: 9 Page: 95
Burnham, Asa
Constable of Shaftsbury. Receipt of, for payment for collecting the eight-penny, seven-penny, six-penny and land taxes in Shaftsbury.
Date 1783-07-19
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1781 - October 19 - The British Surrender at Yorktown
1784 - January 14 - The Continental Congress Ratified the Treaty of Paris Ending the Revolutionary War
1787 - September 17 - U.S. Constitution ratified
1789 - September 29 - Congress Officially Created the U.S. Military
1782 Birth of Child
Rebecca BURNHAM was born 5 February 1782, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
1784 Birth of Child
Julia Ann BURNHAM was born 20 March 1784, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
1786 Birth of Child
Amy BURNHAM was born 2 June 1786, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
1786 Birth of Child
Polly BURNHAM was born 2 June 1786, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
1787 Birth of Child
Asa Norman BURNHAM was born 9 January 1787, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
1788 Death of Child
Amy BURNHAM died 17 March 1788, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
1. Free white males of 16 years upward, including heads of families
2. Free white males under 16 years of age
3. Free white females including heads of house
4. Total All other free persons [number of black males over 16, number of black males under 16, number of black females when reported in this manner]
5. Page number within parenthesis (p. ? )
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1790 - July 16 - Washington, D. C. becomes capital of United States
1791 - December 15 - The Bill of Rights takes effect
1792 - New York Stock Exchange founded
1791 Birth of Child
Lucy BURNHAM was born 8 March 1791, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
"Proposals of James Lyon for Printing a Volume of Laws" -- looks to be a book about laws pertaining to the U.S. and, in particular, the state of Vermont -- sold for 2 dollars in "blue board" and two dollars and a half "completely bound, gilt and lettered" -- shows Major Asa Burnham of Shaftsbury as one of those who has pre-ordered this publication."
Source: The Vermont Gazette, Bennington, ...Read MORE...
1795 Birth of Child
Joshua BURNHAM was born 1 January 1795, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
1796 - Napoleon Bonaparte assumes command of the Army of Italy
1799 - Rosetta Stone discovered
1797 Birth of Child
Sophia Adeline BURNHAM was born 15 April 1797, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
1800 U.S. Census
1801 - Act of Union between Great Britain and Ireland creates the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
1803 - October 20 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain.
"For the VERMONT GAZETTE - On Monday the 17th inst?, a very large and respectable number of inhabitants of Shaftsbury, and towns adjoining met at Major Asa Burnham's in said Shaftsbury for the purpose of celebrating that auspicious anniversary, which gave the first fatal check to the British savages, in the northern parts of the United States of America"
"At half past one o'clock the company...Read MORE...
"LOST - On the 23rd of December ??? Between landlord Asa Burnham's in Shaftsbury and the Court House in Bennington, ??? Two dollars, two half dollars, eight quarters, and one nine penny piece. Whoever has found the same and will return it to the subscriber living in Dorset, to the printer hereof, or to Landlord Burnham, shall receive one dollar reward by Dorset, Dec. 21. IRA SEARS"
Source: The...Read MORE...
1803 Birth of Child
Charlotte Maria BURNHAM was born 9 June 1803, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
Source: The Vermont Gazette, Bennington, VT
1804 - May 14 - Lewis & Clark set out from St Louis for Pacific Coast
1805 - November 15 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific
1805 - Treaty of Pressburg formally dissolves the Holy Roman Empire
1812 - Napoleon leads French invasion of Russia, resulting in catastrophic defeat for French. War of 1812 begins with U.S. declaration of war on the United Kingdom.
1814 - Napoleon abdicates and is exiled to St. Elba according to the terms of the Treaty of Fontainebleau. Representatives from Austria, Russia, Prussia, Britain, and France meet at the Congress of Vienna to discuss future of Europe.
1815 - The War of 1812 ends with the Treaty of Ghent. Napoleon escapes Elba in an attempt to reestablish his power. Coalition forces defeat him at the battle of Waterloo.
1816 - Year without a summer
1819 - The Panic of 1819 - A combination of bad banking practices; too much land speculation and competition from Europe caused the United States to enter its first economic depression.
1820 U.S. Census
Revolutionary War Era Pension & Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files
History of Cayuga County, New York : with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers
1825 - October 26 - Erie Canal completed
1826 - July 4 – Former US Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both die on the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.
1827 - February 28 – The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is incorporated, becoming the first railroad in America offering commercial transportation of both people and freight.
1830 - May 28 – The Indian Removal Act marks the beginning of the forced relocation of five tribes of native Americans, known as Trail of Tears
1831 - January 1 - First Abolitionist Newspaper
1828 Death of Spouse/Partner
Lucy HUNTINGTON died 31 August 1828, Ledyard, New York, USA (Aurora)
1830 Death of Child
Asa Norman BURNHAM died 5 June 1830, Springport, New York, USA (Union Springs)
Rank: Sergeant
County: Cayuga Co.
Annual Allowance:96 00
Sums received:1191 46
Description of service:Connecticut continental
When placed on the pension roll:August 6, 1818
Commencement of pension:April 7, 1818
Laws under which inscribed, increased or reduced OR Remarks:
March 18, 1818. Relinquished for benefit act June 7, 1832.
Name: Asa Burnham
Rank: Sergeant
County: Cayuga Co.
Annual Allowance:110 00
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1836 - The Alamo and Texas Declaration of Independence
1837 - The Panic of 1837
1839 - January 2 – First photograph of the Moon taken by photographer Louis Daguerre.
1840s - 1880s - The Oregon Trail
1840 to 1860s - French-Canadian emigration to the United States
shows Asa Burnham at age 87 living in the household of Sherman Smith in Ledyard, NY on June 1, 1840
Census of Pensioners for Military Services 1841
1840 Death of Child
Sophia Adeline BURNHAM died 6 January 1840, Ledyard, New York, USA (Aurora)
"We the undersigned Whigs of the town of Ledyard, deeply regretting that… Statesman, Henry Clay, has been defeated in the recent election for the Presidency, feel the duty on them now more incumbent than ever before, to declare themselves in favor of
The Tariff of 1842 as it is
Distribution of the Proceeds of the Public Lands
and in opposition to
Slavery and the Annexation of...Read MORE...
Auburn Daily Bulletin
Auburn, New York
April 22, 1876
He served in the Pequot War in 1636 or 1637, and afterwards in King Philip's War in 1675. In 1664 he was...Read MORE...
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1774 ad
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Lineage Book of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Volume 7, Page 143 Source: www.worldvitalrecords.com
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Six-month encampment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge in 1777-1778
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Fire Cake and Water. Joseph Lee Boyle. (1999). Six-month encampment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge in 1777-1778 Source: www.worldvitalrecords.com
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Asa Burnham's Revolutionary War Pension Information
Revolutionary War Era Pension & Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files
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Asa Burnham's Obituary 1846-02-05 Location: Massachusetts Paper: Sun
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Grave of Asa Burnham, Oak Glen Cemetery, Aurora, NY
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Closeup of marker indicating that Major Asa Burnham was a soldier in the American Revolution – Oak Glen Cemetery, Aurora, NY
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Birth 28 August 1753
Norwich, Connecticut, USA
1753 - Norwich, Connecticut
1753 BURNAM Asa: ye Son of Eleazer Burnam and of mary his wife was born Augt: 28th: 1753 BirthVital Records of Norwich Connecticut, 1659-1848. (Online db. NewEnglandAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.) Originally published as: Vital Records of Norwich, 1659-1848. Hartford, Society of colonial wars in the state of Connecticut, 1913.
Name: Asa Burnam
Gender: Male
Baptism/ Christening Date:...Read MORE...
Birth
Name: Asa BurnamGender: Male
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date: 28 Aug 1753
Birthplace: NORWICH TWP,NEW LONDON,CONNETICUT
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Eleazer Burnam
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Mary
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: 7450312
System Origin: Connecticut-ODM
GS Film number: unknown
Reference ID:
"Connecticut Births...Read MORE...
1754 - Beginning of the French and Indian War between Great Britain and France for control of the North American colonies. It is part of the Seven Years War. (1756 - 1763) Seven Years War - France, Great Britain clashed in Europe and North America; France, Russia, Austria, Saxony, Sweden and Spain sided against Britain, Prussia and Hanover 1764 - British Government issues the Sugar Act 1765 - November - The British government issues the Stamp Act.Norwich, Connecticut
1768,Burnham,Burnham , As; a minor of Norwich aged more than 14 yrs, son of Eleazer 107 Burnham late of Norwich made choice 4 Oct . 1768 of Mr, EphraimBarker of Norwich as guardian, approved.,Appraised,Vol 3
NOTE: Ephraim Barker appears to be Asa's step-father
(CT) - Probate Records of Norwich, Connecticut, Vols. 1-3
NORWICH, CT -- 1768
Classified Ad 1774-11-25
Asa Burnham, Hereby informs the Public, that he carries on The Saddler's Bufinefs in all it's Branches, at the House of Capt. William Belcher, in the upper Part of Preston; where he makes all Sorts of Men's and Women's Saddles in the newest and best fashion and in the newest Manner. Gentlemen and Ladies who please to employ him, may depend upon having their work done Well.New London Gazette
New London, Connecticut
PRESTON, CT -- 1774
1774 - March - The Coercive Acts (called Intolerable Acts by Americans) 1774 - June 1 - Boston Port Bill: British government orders Port of Boston closed 1774 - September 5 - First Continental Congress formed in PhiladelphiaRevolutionary War
REVOLUTIONARY WAR -- 1775 - 1778John Young Chapter, NSDAR
Charleston, West Virginia
Daughters of the American Revolution
http:/ www.wvdar.org/ JohnYoung/ patriotb.htm
Burnham, Asa (CT) Lucy Huntington
Asa Burnham from Preston,CT is mentioned in "Connecticut Men in the Revolutionary War" at the outbreak of the war. He is a private in the 8th company.
NOTE: See images on left for Asa Burnham's Revolutionary War information --...Read MORE...
1775 - April 18 - Paul Revere's famous ride 1775 - April 19 - First shots of Revolutionary War fired in Lexington and Concord. 1775 - April 20 - British begin siege of Boston 1775 - May 10 - American Revolution began; Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys, along with Benedict Arnold took Fort Ticonderoga. May 1775 - Second Continental Congress - Philadelphia - plans to form an army. 1775 - June 17 - Battle of Bunker Hill 1775 - December 31 - The Battle of Québec was fought on December 31 between the American Continental Army and British defenders of Québec City. It was the first major defeat for the Americans in the Revolutionary War.U.S. Revolutionary War
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank: SERGEANTBirth: 5-28-1753 NORWICH CONNECTICUT
Death: 1-1-1849 AURORA NEW YORK
Service Description: 1) ALSO PVT
Daughters of the American Revolution (services.dar.org)
1776 - July 4 - American Declaration of Independence 1776 - September 9 - Congress renames the nation “United States of America” 1776 - December 26 - Washington crosses the Delaware 1777 - November 15 - The Articles of Confederation Were Adopted December 1777 - June 1778 - The winter at Valley Forge February 6, 1778 - France signed the Treaty of Alliance with the United States.1779 Marriage / PartnerAsa W BURNHAM and Lucy HUNTINGTON 16 August 1779, Preston, Connecticut, USA
1779
EARLY PRESTON, CT (Griswold section) MARRIAGESThese records were taken from the books at Congregational Church Parishes throughout the state of Connecticut, from the years 1630 to 1800. Compiled by, Frederic W. Bailey "Early Connecticut Marriages as Found on Ancient Church Records prior to 1800". 1896-1906.
The town of Griswold was incorporated October, 1815, from land that was taken from Preston. The Congregational Church in Griswold was...Read MORE...
PRESTON, CT -- 1779
June 1779 - Spain entered Revolutionary War in favor of Americans. 1780 - September 25 - Benedict Arnold's plans to cede West Point to the British discovered.1780 Birth of ChildEleazer BURNHAM was born 15 July 1780, Preston, Connecticut, USA
1781
Burnham, AsaConstable of Shaftsbury. Named in account of Jonas Galusha, Sheriff, in regard to taking British prisoners to Castleton -- seven days, eighty-seven miles.
Date 1781-0719
Card ID: 10972 Record Series: SE-118 Volume: 9 Page: 95
Burnham, Asa
Constable of Shaftsbury. Receipt of, for payment for collecting the eight-penny, seven-penny, six-penny and land taxes in Shaftsbury.
Date 1783-07-19
Card ID: 10975 Record...Read MORE...
SHAFTSBURY, BENNINGTON, VT -- 1781
1781 - October 19 - The British Surrender at Yorktown 1784 - January 14 - The Continental Congress Ratified the Treaty of Paris Ending the Revolutionary War 1787 - September 17 - U.S. Constitution ratified 1789 - September 29 - Congress Officially Created the U.S. Military 1782 Birth of ChildRebecca BURNHAM was born 5 February 1782, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
1784 Birth of ChildJulia Ann BURNHAM was born 20 March 1784, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
1786 Birth of ChildAmy BURNHAM was born 2 June 1786, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
1786 Birth of ChildPolly BURNHAM was born 2 June 1786, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
1787 Birth of ChildAsa Norman BURNHAM was born 9 January 1787, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
1788 Death of ChildAmy BURNHAM died 17 March 1788, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
1790
Shaftsbury, Bennington, Vermont1. Free white males of 16 years upward, including heads of families
2. Free white males under 16 years of age
3. Free white females including heads of house
4. Total All other free persons [number of black males over 16, number of black males under 16, number of black females when reported in this manner]
5. Page number within parenthesis (p. ? )
• Asa BURNHAM : 2 * 2 * 6 * 0 * (p....Read MORE...
1790 - July 16 - Washington, D. C. becomes capital of United States 1791 - December 15 - The Bill of Rights takes effect 1792 - New York Stock Exchange founded1791 Birth of ChildLucy BURNHAM was born 8 March 1791, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
Article
Date: 1794-11-21; Vol: XII; Iss: 26; Page: [1]"Proposals of James Lyon for Printing a Volume of Laws" -- looks to be a book about laws pertaining to the U.S. and, in particular, the state of Vermont -- sold for 2 dollars in "blue board" and two dollars and a half "completely bound, gilt and lettered" -- shows Major Asa Burnham of Shaftsbury as one of those who has pre-ordered this publication."
Source: The Vermont Gazette, Bennington, ...Read MORE...
1795 Birth of ChildJoshua BURNHAM was born 1 January 1795, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
1796 - Napoleon Bonaparte assumes command of the Army of Italy 1799 - Rosetta Stone discovered1797 Birth of ChildSophia Adeline BURNHAM was born 15 April 1797, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
1800
Asa Burnham is found living in Shaftsbury, Bennington, Vermont.1800 U.S. Census
1801 - Act of Union between Great Britain and Ireland creates the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 1803 - October 20 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain.Article
Date: 1801-08-24; Vol: I; Iss: 22; Page: [2]"For the VERMONT GAZETTE - On Monday the 17th inst?, a very large and respectable number of inhabitants of Shaftsbury, and towns adjoining met at Major Asa Burnham's in said Shaftsbury for the purpose of celebrating that auspicious anniversary, which gave the first fatal check to the British savages, in the northern parts of the United States of America"
"At half past one o'clock the company...Read MORE...
Article
Date: 1801-12-28; Vol: I; Iss: 40; Page: [3]"LOST - On the 23rd of December ??? Between landlord Asa Burnham's in Shaftsbury and the Court House in Bennington, ??? Two dollars, two half dollars, eight quarters, and one nine penny piece. Whoever has found the same and will return it to the subscriber living in Dorset, to the printer hereof, or to Landlord Burnham, shall receive one dollar reward by Dorset, Dec. 21. IRA SEARS"
Source: The...Read MORE...
1803 Birth of ChildCharlotte Maria BURNHAM was born 9 June 1803, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA
Article
(PDF File) Date: 1804-07-10; Vol: II; Iss: 15; Page: [3] "Wednesday last, being the 4th of July, the citizens of Shaftsbury, Bennington and Pownal, and a number of gentlemen from neighboring towns, agreeably to previous arrangement, convened at Major Burnham's in Shaftsbury, for the purpose of celebrating the birth day of American Independence…"Source: The Vermont Gazette, Bennington, VT
1804 - May 14 - Lewis & Clark set out from St Louis for Pacific Coast 1805 - November 15 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific 1805 - Treaty of Pressburg formally dissolves the Holy Roman EmpireAURORA (LEDYARD) CAYUGA, NY -- 1810
1812 - Napoleon leads French invasion of Russia, resulting in catastrophic defeat for French. War of 1812 begins with U.S. declaration of war on the United Kingdom. 1814 - Napoleon abdicates and is exiled to St. Elba according to the terms of the Treaty of Fontainebleau. Representatives from Austria, Russia, Prussia, Britain, and France meet at the Congress of Vienna to discuss future of Europe. 1815 - The War of 1812 ends with the Treaty of Ghent. Napoleon escapes Elba in an attempt to reestablish his power. Coalition forces defeat him at the battle of Waterloo. 1816 - Year without a summer 1819 - The Panic of 1819 - A combination of bad banking practices; too much land speculation and competition from Europe caused the United States to enter its first economic depression.1820 Cayuga County, New York
Asa Burnham is from Scipio, Cayuga, NY and Asa N. Burnham (his son) from Aurelius, Cayuga, NY1820 U.S. Census
1820
According to Asa Burnham's Revolutionary War Pension file, "In 1820, soldier stated that his family then residing with him consisted of his wife, Lucy, aged about sixty-four years, and his daughter, Charlotte, aged about seventeen years…"Revolutionary War Era Pension & Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files
1824
Asa W. Burnham from Springport is listed as a Supervisor of the County of Cayuga in 1824.History of Cayuga County, New York : with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers
1825 - October 26 - Erie Canal completed 1826 - July 4 – Former US Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both die on the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. 1827 - February 28 – The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is incorporated, becoming the first railroad in America offering commercial transportation of both people and freight. 1830 - May 28 – The Indian Removal Act marks the beginning of the forced relocation of five tribes of native Americans, known as Trail of Tears 1831 - January 1 - First Abolitionist Newspaper1828 Death of Spouse/PartnerLucy HUNTINGTON died 31 August 1828, Ledyard, New York, USA (Aurora)
1830 Death of ChildAsa Norman BURNHAM died 5 June 1830, Springport, New York, USA (Union Springs)
Military Pension
Asa BurnhamRank: Sergeant
County: Cayuga Co.
Annual Allowance:96 00
Sums received:1191 46
Description of service:Connecticut continental
When placed on the pension roll:August 6, 1818
Commencement of pension:April 7, 1818
Laws under which inscribed, increased or reduced OR Remarks:
March 18, 1818. Relinquished for benefit act June 7, 1832.
Name: Asa Burnham
Rank: Sergeant
County: Cayuga Co.
Annual Allowance:110 00
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1836 - The Alamo and Texas Declaration of Independence 1837 - The Panic of 1837 1839 - January 2 – First photograph of the Moon taken by photographer Louis Daguerre. 1840s - 1880s - The Oregon Trail 1840 to 1860s - French-Canadian emigration to the United States1840
www.usgennet.org/ usa/ topic/ colonial/ census/ 1840/ 1840ny_b.htmlshows Asa Burnham at age 87 living in the household of Sherman Smith in Ledyard, NY on June 1, 1840
Census of Pensioners for Military Services 1841
1840 Death of ChildSophia Adeline BURNHAM died 6 January 1840, Ledyard, New York, USA (Aurora)
1844
Wednesday, December 4, 1844 Auburn Journal, Auburn, NY"We the undersigned Whigs of the town of Ledyard, deeply regretting that… Statesman, Henry Clay, has been defeated in the recent election for the Presidency, feel the duty on them now more incumbent than ever before, to declare themselves in favor of
The Tariff of 1842 as it is
Distribution of the Proceeds of the Public Lands
and in opposition to
Slavery and the Annexation of...Read MORE...
Saturday, April 22, 1876 - Aurora Centennial Festival A Brilliant Affair - Large Attendance and Complete Success
The good citizens of the quite village of Aurora have been for some weeks preparing for a Centennial Festival in aid of the State fund, and to assist in repairing the Washington Homestead at Mount VerAuburn Daily Bulletin
Auburn, New York
April 22, 1876
1886
"Thomas, born in 1619, or, according to some authorities, 1623, came to America with his brothers, John and Robert in 1635, in the ship Angel Gabriel, of which their maternal uncle, Captain Andrews, was master; and, after suffering shipwreck on the coast of Maine, settled in Chebacco (Ipswich), in the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, in 1636.He served in the Pequot War in 1636 or 1637, and afterwards in King Philip's War in 1675. In 1664 he was...Read MORE...
Died in the village of Aurora.
Asa is buried at: Oak Glen Cemetery
Ledyard, New York, USA (Aurora)
Added: 12/16/1999 12:00:00 AM - Updated: 6/4/2014 9:02:28 AM
Asa is buried at: Oak Glen Cemetery
Ledyard, New York, USA (Aurora)
Added: 12/16/1999 12:00:00 AM - Updated: 6/4/2014 9:02:28 AM
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