James
BURNHAM
(b.
abt. 1687
,
Ipswich, Massachusetts, Dominion of New England
d.
22 May 1757
,
Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
)
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James BURNHAM was born abt. 1687 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, Dominion of New England
James 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):
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 .
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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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Elizabeth HOUGH-- Date: 3 June 1728 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 BURNHAM (b.17 November 1729, Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 27 April 1803, Norwich, Connecticut, USA )
m. Sarah HASKELL 24 March 1756 in Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)
William BURNHAM (b.8 May 1732, Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 27 June 1758, Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut )
Elizabeth HOUGH-- Date: 3 June 1728 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 BURNHAM (b.17 November 1729, Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 27 April 1803, Norwich, Connecticut, USA )m. Sarah HASKELL 24 March 1756 in Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)
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Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
Old Historical House, built 1669
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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)
Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
Ross Tavern, built 1734
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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
1757 Death 22 May 1757
Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
James is buried at: Old Norwichtown Cemetery (Old Burying Ground) (Colonial Cemetery)
Old Cemetery Lane
Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)
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