James
BURNHAM
Born
abt. 1687
,
Ipswich, Massachusetts, Dominion of New England
Died
22 May 1757
,
Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
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Born: abt. 1687 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, Dominion of New England
Father:
Thomas BURNHAM
Mother:
Lydia PENGRY (PINGREE)
Paternal grandparents:
Thomas BURNHAM
, Mary LAWRENCE
Maternal grandparents:
Moses PENGRY
, Lydia Abigail CLEMENTS
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
James married Elizabeth HOUGH 3 June 1728 in Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Elizabeth HOUGH was born abt. 1691 in New London, Connecticut, USA. Elizabeth died 16 October 1749 in Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville). Elizabeth was the child of William HOUGH and Anne LATHROP.
James BURNHAM died 22 May 1757 in Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut .
Death source:
Title The Burnham Family; Or, Genealogical Records of the Descendants of the Four Emigrants of the Name, who Were Among the Early Settlers in America
Author Roderick Henry BURNHAM
Publisher Case, Lockwood & Brainard, 1869
Title The Burnham Family; Or, Genealogical Records of the Descendants of the Four Emigrants of the Name, who Were Among the Early Settlers in America
Author Roderick Henry BURNHAM
Publisher Case, Lockwood & Brainard, 1869
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Spouse & Children of James BURNHAM
James BURNHAM married 
Elizabeth HOUGH
Marriage date: 3 June 1728
Marriage place: Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Elizabeth HOUGH was the child of William HOUGH and Anne LATHROP
Elizabeth HOUGHMarriage date: 3 June 1728
Marriage place: Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Elizabeth HOUGH was the child of William HOUGH and Anne LATHROP
Children of James BURNHAM and Elizabeth HOUGH
James BURNHAMBorn: 17 November 1729, Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 27 April 1803, Norwich, Connecticut, USA
Died: 27 April 1803, Norwich, Connecticut, USA
Married: Sarah HASKELL 24 March 1756 Place: Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)
William BURNHAMBorn: 8 May 1732, Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 27 June 1758, Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 27 June 1758, Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
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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
Norwich, Connecticut
James Burnham, admitted as an inhabitant in 1710, married, in 1728,
Elizabeth Hough, and died May 22, 1757.
The History of Norwich (1866)
Author: Caulkins, Frances Manwaring, 1795-1869
Publisher: [Hartford] The author
James Burnham, admitted as an inhabitant in 1710, married, in 1728,
Elizabeth Hough, and died May 22, 1757.
The History of Norwich (1866)
Author: Caulkins, Frances Manwaring, 1795-1869
Publisher: [Hartford] The author
1728 Marriage / PartnerJames BURNHAM and Elizabeth HOUGH 3 June 1728, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)
1729 Birth of ChildJames BURNHAM was born 17 November 1729, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)
1732 Birth of ChildWilliam BURNHAM was born 8 May 1732, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)
1749 Death of Spouse/PartnerElizabeth HOUGH died 16 October 1749, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)
1756 Marriage of ChildJames BURNHAM married 24 March 1756, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville) to Sarah HASKELL
Death — 175722 May 1757
Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
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The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state
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