Aaron
BURNHAM
(b.
12 September 1676
,
Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony
d.
18 August 1727
,
Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
)
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Aaron BURNHAM was born 12 September 1676 in Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Aaron BURNHAM was the child of Thomas BURNHAM and Lydia PENGRY (PINGREE) and the grandchild of: (paternal) Thomas BURNHAM and Mary LAWRENCE (maternal) Moses PENGRY and Lydia Abigail CLEMENTSSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Aaron married Hester BISHOP 4 August 1701 in Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay . Hester BISHOP was born 21 May 1681 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA. Hester died 18 November 1760 Hester was the child of Samuel BISHOP and Hester (Esther) COGSWELL.
Aaron BURNHAM died 18 August 1727 in Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut .
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Hester BISHOP was the child of Samuel BISHOP and Hester (Esther) COGSWELL
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1676 Birth
Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
name: Aron Burnam
gender: Male
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birth date: 12 Sep 1676
birthplace: Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts
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father's name: Thomas Burnam
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indexing project (batch) number: C04442-7
system origin: Massachusetts-EASy
source film number: 877468
reference number: 107
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Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
name: Aron Burnam
gender: Male
baptism/ christening date:
baptism/ christening place:
birth date: 12 Sep 1676
birthplace: Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts
death date:
name note:
race:
father's name: Thomas Burnam
father's birthplace:
father's age:
mother's name:
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mother's age:
indexing project (batch) number: C04442-7
system origin: Massachusetts-EASy
source film number: 877468
reference number: 107
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Biography
Another name found in this society at an early period is that of Burnham. Eleazar Burnham was recognized as an inhabitant in 1703. He was probably the son of Thomas, and born at Ipswich in September, 1678. He married Lydia Waterman, Nov. 20, 1708, and died in 1743.
James Burnham, admitted as an inhabitant in 1710, married, in 1728, Elizabeth Hough, and died May 22, 1757.
Aaron Burnham, a seaman, first mentioned in 1718; cattle-mark enrolled in 1720 ; died Aug. 18, 1727. His will was proved at Ipswich, Oct. 9 of that year. His wife was the sole legatee.
Benjamin Burnham, adm. 1726, married April 20, 1727, Mary Kinsman, He died Oct. 15, 1737.
These four persons came from Ipswich before 1720. The Kinsmans, Palmers and Stevenses were later emigrants, probably from the same place. The Lovetts came from Beverly ; the Rathbuns from Block Island ; and Thomas Crosby from Barnstable.
History of Norwich, Connecticut: From Its Possession by the Indians to the Year 1866 Author Frances Manwaring Caulkins Publisher By H.P. Haven, 1874
Another name found in this society at an early period is that of Burnham. Eleazar Burnham was recognized as an inhabitant in 1703. He was probably the son of Thomas, and born at Ipswich in September, 1678. He married Lydia Waterman, Nov. 20, 1708, and died in 1743.
James Burnham, admitted as an inhabitant in 1710, married, in 1728, Elizabeth Hough, and died May 22, 1757.
Aaron Burnham, a seaman, first mentioned in 1718; cattle-mark enrolled in 1720 ; died Aug. 18, 1727. His will was proved at Ipswich, Oct. 9 of that year. His wife was the sole legatee.
Benjamin Burnham, adm. 1726, married April 20, 1727, Mary Kinsman, He died Oct. 15, 1737.
These four persons came from Ipswich before 1720. The Kinsmans, Palmers and Stevenses were later emigrants, probably from the same place. The Lovetts came from Beverly ; the Rathbuns from Block Island ; and Thomas Crosby from Barnstable.
History of Norwich, Connecticut: From Its Possession by the Indians to the Year 1866 Author Frances Manwaring Caulkins Publisher By H.P. Haven, 1874

Aaron BURNHAM and Hester BISHOP 4 August 1701, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
He was 24 years old.
Norwich, Connecticut
Aaron Burnham, a seaman, first mentioned in 1718; cattle-mark enrolled in 1720; died Aug. 18, 1727. His will was proved at Ipswich,
Oct. 9 of that year. His wife was the sole legatee.
The History of Norwich (1866)
Author: Caulkins, Frances Manwaring, 1795-1869
Publisher: [Hartford] The author
Aaron Burnham, a seaman, first mentioned in 1718; cattle-mark enrolled in 1720; died Aug. 18, 1727. His will was proved at Ipswich,
Oct. 9 of that year. His wife was the sole legatee.
The History of Norwich (1866)
Author: Caulkins, Frances Manwaring, 1795-1869
Publisher: [Hartford] The author
Death
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Death Date: 18 Aug 1727
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Age: 51
Birth Date: 1676
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03213-8
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 3098
Reference ID: Page 2
'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch : 9 February 2018), Aaron Burnam, 18 Aug 1727; citing , reference Page 2; FHL microfilm 3,098.

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Name: Aaron Burnam
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Death Date: 18 Aug 1727
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Age: 51
Birth Date: 1676
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03213-8
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 3098
Reference ID: Page 2
'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch : 9 February 2018), Aaron Burnam, 18 Aug 1727; citing , reference Page 2; FHL microfilm 3,098.

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Aaron is buried at: Ames Cemetery Lisbon, New London County, Connecticut, USA
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