James N
BURNHAM
(b.
11 February 1817
,
Ledyard, New York, USA
d.
29 January 1840
,
Ledyard, New York, USA
)
Age: 24
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James N BURNHAM was born 11 February 1817 in Ledyard, New York, USA
James N BURNHAM was the child of Eleazer BURNHAM and Caroline Matilda WOOD and the grandchild of: (paternal) Asa W BURNHAM and Lucy HUNTINGTON (maternal) Walter WOOD and Paulina MOSHERSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
James N married Mary Ledyard CULYER abt. 1835 in Ledyard, New York, USA . Mary Ledyard CULYER was born 23 June 1810 in Ledyard, New York, USA (Aurora). Mary Ledyard died 19 June 1835 in Ledyard, New York, USA (Aurora). Mary Ledyard was the child of Cornelius CUYLER and Margaret LEDYARD.
James N BURNHAM died 29 January 1840 in Ledyard, New York, USA .
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James N BURNHAM was a lawyer.
James N BURNHAM was a lawyer.
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Mary Ledyard CULYER-- Date: abt. 1835 Place: Ledyard, New York, USA
Mary Ledyard CULYER was the child of Cornelius CUYLER and Margaret LEDYARD
Children of James N BURNHAM and Mary Ledyard CULYER:
Mary Ledyard CULYER-- Date: abt. 1835 Place: Ledyard, New York, USA Mary Ledyard CULYER was the child of Cornelius CUYLER and Margaret LEDYARD
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1817 Birth 11 February 1817
Ledyard, New York, USA
1835 Death of Spouse/PartnerMary Ledyard CULYER died 19 June 1835, Ledyard, New York, USA (Aurora)
1838
Meeting of Cayuga Co. Anti-Slavery Society
The society met in the Methodist Chapel at Talcott's Corners, Ledyard, Sept. 5th, 1838... The following delegates were appointed to attend the State Society at Utica, on the 19th inst. Elias Manchester, Lewis Seymour, Samuel C. Cuyler, Dr. Gillmore, James N. Burnham, Slocum Howland, D Hewson, Walter G Bradley and David Landon...
Date: 1838-09-19; Paper: Auburn Journal and Advertiser, Auburn, New York
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Meeting of Cayuga Co. Anti-Slavery Society
The society met in the Methodist Chapel at Talcott's Corners, Ledyard, Sept. 5th, 1838... The following delegates were appointed to attend the State Society at Utica, on the 19th inst. Elias Manchester, Lewis Seymour, Samuel C. Cuyler, Dr. Gillmore, James N. Burnham, Slocum Howland, D Hewson, Walter G Bradley and David Landon...
Date: 1838-09-19; Paper: Auburn Journal and Advertiser, Auburn, New York
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Obituary
DIED
At Aurora, Cayuga county, on the 29th ult. of inflammation of the bowels, and after a few hours illness, JAMES N BURNHAM, Attorney at Law, aged 24 years, only son of Eleazer Burnham, Esq.
Date: February 10, 1840
Location: New York
Paper: Spectator
At Aurora, Cayuga County, N. Y. on the 5th inst. James N. Burnham, Esq. Counsellor at Law, in the 25th year or his age. The deep sympathy which has been excited by the sudden departure of the lamented subject of this notice, proves that the endearing qualities of mind and heat of which he was possessed were held in high estimation. The sad tidings of his death were received with unfeigned sorrow, and the affection and respect with which his remains were followed to the tomb were such as are very rarely witnessed. It is peculiarly trying to see a young man cut down in the bloom of life under any circumstances, but it becomes especially so when we behold one whose prospects were so bright and whose expectations in life were so...Read MORE...
DIED
At Aurora, Cayuga county, on the 29th ult. of inflammation of the bowels, and after a few hours illness, JAMES N BURNHAM, Attorney at Law, aged 24 years, only son of Eleazer Burnham, Esq.
Date: February 10, 1840
Location: New York
Paper: Spectator
At Aurora, Cayuga County, N. Y. on the 5th inst. James N. Burnham, Esq. Counsellor at Law, in the 25th year or his age. The deep sympathy which has been excited by the sudden departure of the lamented subject of this notice, proves that the endearing qualities of mind and heat of which he was possessed were held in high estimation. The sad tidings of his death were received with unfeigned sorrow, and the affection and respect with which his remains were followed to the tomb were such as are very rarely witnessed. It is peculiarly trying to see a young man cut down in the bloom of life under any circumstances, but it becomes especially so when we behold one whose prospects were so bright and whose expectations in life were so...Read MORE...
1840 Death 29 January 1840
Ledyard, New York, USA
He died at the age of 22.
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