Descendents of Thomas Burnham of Hertfordshire, Eng and Windsor,CT
See update for #7 Samuel Burnham (Jan 2022)
Generation One
1. Thomas1 Burnham, b. 1617 in Hatfield,Hertfordhire,Eng., d. 28 Jun
1688 in Windsor,CT, resided Windsor(Podunk), occupation Lawyer.
Came to Barbadoes in 1635 on “Expedition”,Peter Blacklee,master. There was a
Richard Pratt on same boat, same age as T.Burnham. Thomas appears at Hartford
about 1647/8. Purchased land from Tantonimo in 1659
Page 87-8 Name: Thomas Burnham Location: Hartford
Died 24 June, 1688. Invt. ?69-06-06. Taken 11 October, 1688, by Nathaniel
Stanly & George Grave. Will Nuncupative.
Testimony of Caleb Stanly, that Mr. Thomas Burnham a short time before he
died sent for Col. John Allyn and himself and asked John Allyn to write his
Will, which he did write according to his desire, which he gave to his wife Ann
Burnham to keep. He gave to his daughter Rebeckah Burnham his House & Home
lott, & His wife Ann Burnham to be Executrix. He gave to his three sons,
Thomas, John and Samuel, his plowing Land in Podunk Meadow, to be equally
divided among them. He gave a parcell of Land Eastward of Edward Kings Land neer
Podunck Brook unto William Morton his Wife. Also he gave Land in possession of
Samuel Gains that he bought of Richard Risley unto the wife of Samuel Gains
during her life, and afterward to one of her sons. He gave to Thomas Gains, his
grand son, all his right in the Land he had in Partnership wth Mr. Lord at the
saw Mill. He gave his daughter Morton ?10, and to his daughter Moorcocke ?10,
and some small Legacies to his sons Richard & William Burnham.
In Court, 26 January, 1690: Rebeckah now the wife of William Man.
Court Record, Page 15–26 June, 1690: Upon complaint of Wm Man that his
wive’s father Thomas Burnham’s Will and Testament was neglected to be Exhibited
in Court & the Inventory of his Estate, and that thereby he the sayd Man was
like to be dispossessed of what his Father gave to his Wife, the Governor and
Assistants appointed the Court this day to meet and settle it. Result: the Will
could not be found, and the Inventory that was taken after the decease of sd.
Thomas Burnham, with the Testimony of Caleb Stanly to the General provisions of
the Will, were accepted by the Court.
John Allyn, Assistant (upon his office oath), John Allyn, Secretary.
To the Honourd Court of Assistants now sitting In Hartford: Whereas the Last
will & Testament of Mr Thomas Burnham Deceased Is by som (as is supposed
suriptissous ( ) or means Taken or Removed out of ye Custody of ye Relict &
Executrix of said Will, by which Removal or Concealment of said Will ye Just
& Legall Settlement of ye Estate of ye Deceased According to his said Will
hath been obstructed, therefore that Justice & Right may bee Done And ye
said Will proved According to Law, I Humbly crave yt ye several psons be sumoned
to Appear att This Court to be Examined Concerning said Will uppon there
Oath.
To the Marshall, to serve upon Mrs Burnam:
Mrs. Ann Burnam, these are to acquaint you that Mr. Wm Man Makes Complaint
that to his great damage you doe neglect the duty of your place, as you are made
executrix by the Last will & Testament of your late deceased Husband, in not
Exhibiting his sayd will Into the court & proveing the same together with
the Inventory of his Estate; & it being known that your deceased husband did
make, declare, signe & seale his Last will & Testament, & Left it in
your keeping, the Assistants of this county have ordered that Thursday, the 26th
of this Moneth, there shall be a speciall county court held at Hartford to prove
the sayd will of Thomas Burnam Deceased, & the Inventory of his estate to be
Exhibited, where you are to appear to make oath that you have made a True
presentment of the Estate of the deceased to the apprizers If you are capable;
If not, Mr Wm pitkin is desired to repyayre to you to give you your oath, &
you are therefore required in their Maties Name to deliver your sayd husbands
will to the Marshall to bring it to me that it may by me be preserved &
presented to the court afoarsayd to be proved, or your selfe appear &
present it to the court the 26th of this month as above, & of soe doeing you
may not fayle. Dated in Hartford, June 19, 1690.
P. John Allyn, Assist.
24 June 1690.
Honred Sor, Mr Ayllin: Thes ffew Lines are to Lett you understand my
Ssorrowffull Condishon. I have bene weke and Lame a long time, and Now did begin
to be som what beter be ffor my son Will man did make so much trobell by ye
athority in Sending up ye marshall, and by Souerving Warnts on all my Children,
by which mens greved me very much, as I have declared to ye marshall when he was
at my house. Thear ffor my earnest desir is that you would Not Let any thing goe
fforward in a way off Setling my estate whillst I Can Spak with you my Sellffe,
and then I hop I shall do it to all my Childrens’ Satisffaxshon. Ye writin which
my son Will man took, I know not what was in it, for I never heard it read. My
son Will man asked me to se ye writing. I told him he mit. So when he had it he
took it and put it in his pocit with out my Leveffe.
off an X Burnham.
A DIGEST OF THE EARLY CONNECTICUT PROBATE RECORDS.
1687 to 1695.
He married Anna Wright, married 1639?, b. 1620 in England, (daughter of
Richard (Capt.) Wright and Wife (1) Wright) d. 5 Aug 1703 in Windsor,CT, resided
Windsor(Podunk).
Children:
2. i. John2 Burnham b. 12 Nov 1634.
3. ii. Elizabeth Burnham b. 1640.
4. iii. Mary Burnham b. 1642.
5. iv. Anna (Hannah) Burnham b. 1644.
6. v. Thomas Burnham b. 1646.
7. vi. Samuel Burnham b. 1650.
8. vii. William Burnham b. 1652.
9. viii. Richard Burnham b. 1654.
ix. Rebecca Burnham, b. 1656.She married William Mann.
Generation Two
2. John2 Burnham, (Thomas1) b. 12 Nov 1634, d. 20 Apr 1721 in Podunk,
So. Windsor, CT.
John owned covenant with First Church 26 Oct 1686. John was a large
landholder. There is a deed from Thomas Burnham Sr., to his son John of lands at
Podunk. There is also a deed from Popo, an indian, to John Burnham of lands on
the Connecticut River.
Page 80-1-4 Name: John Burnham Location: Hartford
Invt. ?487-18-07. Taken 15 May, 1721, by Samuel Burnham and Jabez Colt. Will
dated 12th April, 1721.
I, John Burnham, do make and ordain this my last will and testament: I give
to my loving wife 1-3 part of all my houseing and land; also 1-3 part of all
personal estate to be at her own dispose. I give my son John Burnham 10 acres of
meadow land, being part of my lower lott, he to have it on the south side of sd.
lott as is abutted southerly on land of Samuel Burnham and Richard Gilman, the
east end to be at the upland, the west end at Podunk River, the north side to be
a straight line from the upland to Podunk River. Also, I give to my son John 17
acres of upland on the east side of the country road which lies westward of sd.
son’s now dwelling house. I give unto my three sons, Jonathan Burnham, Jabez
Burnham and Caleb Burnham, all the rest of my meadow land and swamp land in
Podunk Meadow (not given to my son John) to be equally divided between them. As
to the number of acres, my sons Jonathan and Jabez to have my upper lott, my son
Caleb to have his part next to and abutting upon the 10 acres of meadow given my
son John. The remainder of my lower lott to be equally divided between my sd.
sons Jonathan and Jabez. Also, I give to son Jonathan 1-2 of my piece of land
lying westward of the lane or way that runs westward of my dwelling house to
John Morton’s house, my sd. son to have the north half of sd. piece of land; and
also I give sd. Jonathan 1-4 part of all my land which lyeth eastward of the 17
acres of upland given to my son John. Also, I give to my son Jabez 1-2 of my
dwelling house. I give unto my son Caleb 1-2 of my piece of land lying westward
of the beforementioned lane or way to John Morton’s house; also the easterly
part of my orchard. Also I give my son Caleb the other half of my dwelling house
and the land it standeth on, for and during the term of 10 years after he come
to the age of 21 years, and at the end of that time the sd. half of my house to
belong to my son Jabez. I give unto my daughter Mary Webster ?10. I give unto my
4 daughters, Rachell, Amy, Sarah and Elizabeth, all the rest of my moveables or
personal estate not before in this my will disposed of, to be equally divided
between them. But my will is that if the sd. estate given to my 4 daughters
shall or do not amount to the value of ?35 as money at the inventory price for
each of my sd. 4 daughters, that then my 4 sons, John, Jonathan, Jabez and
Caleb, shall pay unto each of my sd. 4 daughters so much as will make up each of
their portions to the sum of ?35 as money, to be recovered of them or either of
them my sd. sons as shall neglect or refuse to pay his part of the same to my
sd. daughters or either of them within one year after their portions become due
to them. I make my wife Mary executrix, and my son John Burnham executor.
Witness: William Pitkin, Samuel Burnham, John Morton.
John Burnham, ls.
Court Record, Page 150–2 May, 1721: Will proven.
A DIGEST OF THE EARLY CONNECTICUT PROBATE RECORDS.
1715 to 1723.
He married Mary Catlin, married 12 Nov 1668, b. 10 Jul 1666,2 (daughter of
John Catlin and Mary Marshall).
Mary: Mary admitted full communicant First Church May 1672
Children:
i. Thomas3 Burnham, b. 1686, baptized 26 Dec 1686 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,2
d. 1705.3
10. ii. Caleb Burnham b. c. 1688.
11. iii. John Burnham b. 24 Oct 1689.
iv. Mary Burnham, b. 1690, baptized 19 Dec 1690.3
She married Stephen Webster, married 6 Jun 1717.3
v. Rachel Burnham, b. 1692, baptized 30 Mar 1692.3
vi. Amy Burnham, b. 1693, baptized 30 Jul 1693 in Hartford, Hartford,
CT.2
vii. Sarah Burnham, b. 1695, baptized 15 Sep 1695 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,2
d. 11 May 1767.3
She married Elisha Pratt, married 7 Dec 1727.
viii. Elizabeth Burnham, b. 1696/7, baptized 28 Feb 1696/7 in Hartford,
Hartford, CT.2
ix. Jonathan Burnham, b. 1696/97, baptized 26 Feb 1696/97,3 d. 17 Feb 1787 in
Buckland, CT.
Buckland is a part of Manchester, CT.
He married Hannah Bidwell, married 12 Nov 1727.
x. Jabez Burnham, b. 1699, baptized 14 May 1699 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,2
d. 27 Jul 1758.3
He married Martha Williams, married 12 Jul 1725.3
3. Elizabeth2 Burnham, (Thomas1) b. 1640, d. 2 Dec 1720.
She married Nicholas Moricock.
Children:
i. John3 Moricock.
In August 12, 1727, John Moricock “only surviving son of Nicholas Morecock,
late of Boston…” deeded land to Rechard Burnham. “One ninth part of a certain
piece or parcel of Land on east side the Great River, &c.&c. that
sometimes did belong to Thomas Burnham, Dec. father of the said Richard Burnham
and of the mother of the said John Morecock, &c.&c.”
4. Mary2 Burnham, (Thomas1) b. 1642, d. 25 Jan 1720.
Page 356 Name: Mary Morton Location: Windsor
Invt. ?52-06-00. Taken 30 January, 1719-20, by William Williams and Gabriel
Williams. Will dated 18 January, 1719-20.
I, Mary Morton of Windsor, widow, do make this my last will and testament: I
devise and give unto my two sons, John Morton and Samuel Morton, all my lands
which do or ought of right belong unto me as my part or share of the lands
belonging to my honoured father, Thomas Burnham deceased. Also, I give unto my
sd. sons John and Samuel my plow irons, one timber chain, draft chain, all the
irons belonging unto my cart, two stubbing hoes, one spade, one cart rope, one
hamer, two collers, one hatchet, one wheat ridle, two sickles; all these to be
equally divided between my sons as their own. I give to my sd. son John one
paire of money scales and one pewter tankard. I give unto my son Samuel one
paire of cobb irons, one paire of tongs, one tramel, one paire of brass scales
with the weights belonging to them, one great Bible, one pewter platter called
Old East or Old One, one frying pann, warming pann, one old chest wherein I keep
my linen, one bedd with all the furniture belonging thereunto, one table, 1-2 of
my earthern were and 1-2 of my wooden ware, one hogshead, one meal trough, one
looking-glass, four glass bottles, two bags, one brass skillett, one table
cloth. I give and bequeath unto my granddaughter Esther Coult one bed, which I
usually lye on, with all the furniture belonging thereunto, one trunk, 11
napkins, one Holland shift, all my wearing apparrell and other clothes, two
boxes, one pewter basin and three of my biggest pewter platters and one table
cloth, two little wheels, one great wheel; all these I bequeath to my sd.
granddaughter to be her own. I give to my granddaughter Hannah Morton, the
daughter of my son Thomas Morton, 1s; to each of the children of my daughter Ann
Drake, 1s. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Loomis one new bed ticking
and one bolster, one powdering tub, one blankett, all which particulars my sd.
daughter hath already in her hands. All my other moveable estate of what kind
soever I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Coult. I appoint my son John
Morton executor.
Witness: William Williams, Gabriel Williams, William Williams, Jr.
Mary X Morton, ls.
Court Record, Page 122–1st March, 1720: Will proven.
A DIGEST OF THE EARLY CONNECTICUT PROBATE RECORDS.
1715 to 1723.
She married William Morton, married 21 Mar 1670.
Children:
i. John3 Morton.
ii. Samuel Morton.
5. Anna (Hannah)2 Burnham, (Thomas1) b. 1644, d. 29 Nov 1722.
She was Samuel Gaines 2nd wife.
She married Samuel Gaines.
Samuel: Son of Henry. Married his “step niece” as second wife. Hannah Burnham
was daughter of the half sister of his first wife.
Children:
i. Thomas3 Gaines, b. 1668 in Hartford,CT.
ii. Samuel Gaines II, b. 1670 in Hartford,CT.
iii. Anna Gaines, b. 1672 in Hartford,CT.
iv. John Gaines, b. 1675 in Hartford,CT.
v. Daniel Gaines, b. 1678 in Hartford,CT.
In 1723, Daniel deeded land at Podunk to John Burnham, “which his mother,
Anna Gaines, inherited from her father, Thomas Burnham, Senior.”
vi. Sarah Gaines, b. 1680 in Hartford,CT.
She married Richard Skinner, b. 1679, (son of Deacon Joseph Skinner and
Unknown).
vii. Nathan Gaines, baptized 26 Sep 1686 in Hartford,CT.
viii. Henry Gaines, baptized 24 Oct 1686 in Hartford,CT.
ix. Rebecca Gaines, b. 1688 in Hartford,CT, d. after 9/9/1752.
She married Samuel Risley, married 1 Aug 1704, (son of Richard Risley and
Rebecca Adams).
Samuel: They had 9 children.
6. Thomas2 Burnham, (Thomas1) b. 1646 in Windsor,CT, d. 19 Mar 1726,
resided in Windsor, Ct.
Owned home south of Ferry Road, originally owned by Ebenezer Dibble. It is
not certain if Thomas ever lived there, but he resided in Windsor when he
purchased and later sold the property.
Recorded in Vol. XII, Page 2-3. Invt. on Pages 228-9 Name: Thomas Burnham,
Sen. Location: Hartford
Died 9 November, 1726. Inventory taken 31 March, 1726, by Samuel Burnham and
John Wood. Will dated 15 March, 1726.
I, Thomas Burnham, Sen., of the Town of Hartford and Colony of Connecticut in
New England, doe make this my last will and testament: Imprimis: I give to my
wife Naomy Burnham my red cow and also ye 1-2 of all my moveable estate that is
not hereafter given to my children. Item. I give to my son Thomas Burnham the
sum of 5 shillings. Item. I give to my two other sons, John and Josiah Burnham,
the sum of 5 shillings apiece. Item. I give to my son Charles Burnham all my
shop tools and also all my carts, plows, and all other team tackling, and a
certain parcell of shingles, and also all my horse kind, and my black cowe, and
a 2-yearsold heifer. Item. I give to my three daughters, Elizabeth Gilman, Sarey
Molford and Naomey Gailer, ye sum of 5 shillings apiece. I give to my daughter
Mary Anderson a red heifer of two years old. Item. I give to my daughter Abigail
Williams my pide heifer about 3 years old, and also ye sum of 50 shillings as
money. I also give to my son Charles ye 1-2 of all the rest of all my moveable
estate, to be equally divided between him and my wife as above mentioned. I
appoint my son Charles Burnham executor.
Witness: Ozias Pitkin, Samuel Burnham, John Morton.
Thomas Burnham, Sen., ls.
Court Record, Page 125–5 April, 1726: Will proven.
Page 136–1st November, 1726: Before this Court the last will of Thomas
Burnham, late of Hartford decd., was allowed to stand good, the widow being
present and not objecting against it.
A DIGEST OF THE EARLY CONNECTICUT PROBATE RECORDS.
1723 to 1729.
He married Naomi Hull, married 4 Jan 1676 in Killingworth,CT, b. 17 Feb 1657
in Windsor,CT, (daughter of Josiah Hull and Elizabeth Loomis) d. 15 Mar 1727,
resided Killingworth in Connecticut.
Children:
12. i. Thomas3 Burnham III b. 16 Apr 1678.
ii. John Burnham, b. 22 May 1681.
iii. Elizabeth Burnham, b. 1684, baptized 4 Jun 1684.
She married Richard Gilman.
iv. Sarah Burnham, b. 7 Mar 1686.
13. v. Naomi Burnham b. 3 Jul 1688.
vi. Charles Burnham, b. 1690, baptized 16 May 1690.
He married Lydia Williams.
vii. Mary Burnham, b. 1692, baptized 12 Jul 1692.5
She married John (Lt.) Anderson.
viii. Abigail Burnham, b. 1694, baptized 25 Mar 1694.5
She married Jonah Williams, married 12 Apr 1712.
14. ix. Josiah Burnham b. 1696.
7. Samuel2 Burnham, (Thomas1) b. 1650, d. 12 Apr 1738, resided in East
Windsor, Hartford, CT.
*Edited Jan 2022*
I had the updated info for Samuel’s wife in my database, but had not updated this page.
It was later proven that he married Mary Fitch, not Mary Caldwell.
“A man of property, he gave each of his sons a home and a farm.”
Recorded in Vol. XII, Page 139 Name: Samuel Burnham, Sen. Location:
Hartford
Died 19 April, 1728. Invt. ?735-04-11. Taken 6 May, 1728, by Gabriel Williams
and John Wood. Will dated 20 November, 1727.
I give to my wife Mary Burnham all the household stuff, goods and estate
whatsoever yt she brought with her at the time of her marriage with me, and also
one pide cow, to be at her own dispose forever. I give to my son Samuel Burnham
the house in which he dwells and the land on which it stands, bounded west on a
highway, south on land of John Burnham, north on land of John Wood’s, the bredth
of my lott (excepting two rods on the north side extending eastward within 8
rods of the house, hereafter given to my son Joseph Burnham). I give to my son
Joseph Burnham his house and 14 acres of land. I give to my son William Burnham
the house in which he dwells, with land bounded west on land of heirs of Thomas
Burnham, Jr., decd., south on Jonah Williams, north on Charles Burnham. I give
to my sons Daniel and Timothy Burnham, equally to be divided between them, my
dwelling house, barn and homelott. I give to my daughter Hannah Drake, to my
daughter Ann Trumble, and to her eldest son — Trumble, to my daughter Mary
Church, and to my daughter Rebeckah Burnham. I appoint my sons Samuel Burnham
and Joseph Burnham to be executors.
Witness: Jonathan Burnham, Jabez Burnham, William Pitkin.
Samuel Burnham, ls.
Court Record, Page 193–May, 1728: Will proven.
A DIGEST OF THE EARLY CONNECTICUT PROBATE RECORDS.
1723 to 1729.
He married Mary Fitch, married 8 Oct 1684, b. 8 Jan 1659, d. 19 Apr
1738. (same dates as pre-update)
Mary:
The Burnham genealogy had Samuel’s wife as Mary Cadwell, however, future reserchers proved wife to actually be Mary Fitch. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Stone) Fitch.
It is possible that she was married to a Mr. Caldwell prior to her marriage to Samuel Burnham.
“On 14 March 1695/6 Joseph Fitch Sr. “in consideration of ye love and goodwill [for]my son ibn Law Samuel Burnham of Podunk’ gave Burnham 12 acres..”
Children:
15. i. Hannah3 Burnham b. 1686.
ii. Rebecca Burnham, b. 1688, baptized 5 Dec 1688, d. post 1728. Never
married.
iii. Anna Burnham, b. 1690, baptized 10 Oct 1690, d. 10 Aug 1753. Married
Ammis Trumbull on May 8,1711.
iv. Mary Burnham, b. 1692, baptized 13 Mar 1692, d. 10 Mar 1767.Married John
Church on Dec. 4,1722.
v. Samuel Burnham, b. 1694, baptized 11 Feb 1694, d. unmarried.
16. vi. Joseph Burnham b. 1696.
17. vii. William Burnham b. 20 Jul 1698.
viii. David (LT.) Burnham, b. 1700, baptized 26 Mar 1700, resided in
Hartford, Hartford, CT.
Father’s will says “Daniel” not David.He married Damaris Spencer.
18. ix. Timothy Burnham b. 1705.
8. William2 Burnham, (Thomas1) b. 1652, d. 12 Dec 1730,6 resided in
Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.6,
He married (1) Elizabeth Loomis, married 28 Jun 1671,6 b. 7 Aug 1655 in
Wethersfield, Hartford, CT, (daughter of Nathaniel Loomis and Elizabeth Moore)
d. 19 Nov 1717 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.7
Children:
19. i. Elizabeth3 Burnham b. 20 May 1682.
20. ii. Rev. William Burnham b. 17 Jul 1684.
iii. Joseph Burnham, b. 7 Aug 1687, d. 20 Apr 1760.probably unmarried.
iv. David Burnham, b. 12 Oct 1689 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT,7 d. 10 Sep
1741.probably unmarried.
21. v. Nathaniel Burnham b. 3 Jan 1690.
22. vi. Jonathan Burnham b. 21 Mar 1692.
vii. Mary Burnham, b. 2 Sep 1694 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT,7 d. 17 Apr
1715 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.unmarried.
viii. Abigail Burnham, b. 16 Dec 1696 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT,7 d. 2
Jan 1724. She married Nathaniel Phelps, married 1 Jan 1716. He married (2)
Martha (Thompson) Gaylord, d. 1733. Martha: Widow of Eleazur Gaylord.
9. Richard2 Burnham, (Thomas1) b. 1654, d. 28 Apr 1731, occupation
Blacksmith.
Stiles “History of Ancient Windsor” says that all but Esther of Richard’s
children died young. However, “The Colonial History of Hartford” mentions
Michael and Charles,sons of Richard. Stiles implies that there was a Richard
Windsor and a Richard of Hartford.(?).
He married Sarah Humfrey, married 11 Jun 1680, b. 6 Mar 1659, (daughter of
Michael Humphrey and Pricilla Grant) d. 28 Nov 1726.
Children:
i. Hannah3 Burnham, b. 1683.
23. ii. Rebecca Burnham b. 20 Sep 1685.
iii. Mary Burnham, b. 1688, baptized 22 Apr 1688.
iv. Mercy Burnham, baptized 18 May 1690.
24. v. Richard Burnham b. 6 Jul 1692.
vi. Martha Burnham, b. 1694, baptized 28 Oct 1694.2
She married John Tyler, married 13 July 1741 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.2
25. vii. Esther Burnham Cadwell b. 22 Mar 1697.
viii. Charles Burnham, b. 1699, baptized 30 Jul 1699.
Stiles has note on Stephen Burnham “prob. of East Hartford” (Chas,Rich,Thos1)
Stephen married Elizabeth Cole and had child bp. 2/24/1782. This would
contradict Stiles statement that all but one (Esther) of Richard’s children died
young. Families of Early Hartford, lists a “Jupiter Burnham” as son of Richard,
but notes that as birth date is the same, it “could be Charles”. It could be a
twin?
ix. Susanna Burnham, b. 30 May 1705 in Hartford, Hartford, Twin of
Michael.
She married (1) Joseph Easton Jr..She married (2) Eliphat Dickinson.
26. x. Michael Burnham b. 30 May 1705.
Generation Three
10. Caleb3 Burnham, (John2, Thomas1) b. c. 1688, baptized 17 Oct 1688,
d. 3 Apr 1750.
He married Sarah Gaylord, married 20 Mar 1736.
Children:
i. Isaac4 Burnham, b. c. 1741.2
ii. Sarah Burnham, b. c. 1743.2
Married ___ Woodworth, possibly Caleb.
iii. Levi Burnham, b. c. 1745,2 d. 20 Jun 1751.2
iv. Anne Burnham, b. c. 1748.Married William Selby.
v. Jemima Burnham, b. c. 1750.2
11. John3 Burnham, (John2, Thomas1) b. 24 Oct 1689,3 d. 18 Apr
1776.3
He married (1) Sarah Spencer, married 17 Oct 1720,3 b. 15 May 1697,3 d. 31
May 1734.3
Children:
27. i. Silas4 Burnham b. 27 Nov 1721.
ii. Mary Burnham, b. 30 Dec 1722.3
iii. Stephen Burnham, b. 19 Jul 1727.3
iv. Sarah Burnham, b. 19 Jul 1727.3
v. Daniel Burnham, b. 4 Nov 1730 in East Hartford, CT,3 d. 22 Mar 1801 in
East Hartford, CT.He married Susannah Burnham, married 16 Nov 1753.3
vi. Mabel Burnham, b. 7 May 1734 in East Hartford, CT,3 d. 27 Mar 1814. She
married Epaphras Wolcott, married 14 Jun 1762. He married (2) Esther Williams,
married 27 May 1738.3
12. Thomas3 Burnham III, (Thomas2, Thomas1) b. 16 Apr 1678.
Recorded in Vol. XII, Page 37 Name: Thomas Burnham, Jr. Location:
Hartford
Invt. ?324-15-00. Taken 20 May, 1726, by Matthew Grant and David Bissell.
Will dated 11 February, 1725-6.
I, Thomas Burnham, Jr., of the Town of Hartford in the Colony of Connecticut,
do ordain this my last will and testament: Item. I give to my son Thomas Burnham
my dwelling house and barn and homelott on which they stand, lying and being
within the Township of Hartford, as it butts on the east on land of Thomas and
Samuel Burnham, south on land of Jonah Williams, west on land of Thomas Burnham,
and north on the highway yt leads into the meadow and in part on lands of Thomas
Burnham; and one piece of meadow land lying and being in the Township of
Windsor, as it abutts west on land of Jno. Burnham and Jno. Anderson, south on
land of Samuel Burnham, and north on Thomas Burnham his land; and also all my
woodland or other lands whatsoever or wheresoever. Item. I give to my two
daughters, Elizabeth and Esther Burnham, ?25 apiece, and they to have all my
moveable estate toward the payment of the same at inventory price after just
debts are paid, the moveables to be equally divided between them; and my will is
that what my moveable estate fall short of the sd. sum of ?25 apiece my son
Thomas Burnham shall pay to them in or as money when they attain to the age of
20 years. And I appoint my hond. father-in-law, Mr. Jno. Strong, of the Town of
Windsor, to be my executor.
Witness: Ozias Pitkin, Samuel Burnham, Charles Burnham.
Thomas Burnham, ls.
A DIGEST OF THE EARLY CONNECTICUT PROBATE RECORDS.
1723 to 1729.
He married Elizabeth Strong, married 9 Nov 1711, b. 20 Feb 1671, (daughter of
Return Strong and Sarah Warham) d. 18 Apr 1720.
Elizabeth: Widow of Nathaniel Boardman. Stiles lists her parents as John and
Elizabeth Warriner Strong.
Children:
28. i. Thomas4 Burnham IV b. 24 Jul 1712.
ii. Elizabeth Burnham.
iii. Esther Burnham.
13. Naomi3 Burnham, (Thomas2, Thomas1) b. 3 Jul 1688.
She married Josiah Gaylord, married 7 May 1713.
Children:
i. James4 Gaylord, b. 24 May 1714, d. 22 Jun 1714.
ii. Naomi Gaylord, b. 3 Nov 1715.
iii. Sabra Gaylord, b. 11 Dec 1717.
29. iv. Josiah Gaylord II b. 7 Mar 1719.
30. v. Nehemiah Gaylord b. 15 Jun 1722.
31. vi. Elijah Gaylord b. 12 Sep 1725.
vii. Giles Gaylord, b. 19 Dec 1728.
14. Josiah3 Burnham, (Thomas2, Thomas1) b. 1696, baptized 6 Sep 1696.
He married unknown.
Children:
i. Hannah4 Burnham. Married Daniel Hunt.
ii. Irene Burnham, b. 5 Jun 1726 in East Hartford, Hartford, CT. married
Obadiah Chapman, Jr.
15. Hannah3 Burnham, (Samuel2, Thomas1) b. 1686, baptized 2 Jan 1686,
d. 10 Oct 1764.
Married Jeremiah Drake on 10/17/1717.
She married Jeremiah Drake.
Children:
i. Hannah4 Drake, b. 20 Apr 1718.Married Ebenezer Bissell of E. Windsor.
ii. Jonathan Drake, b. 28 Sep 1719.
Married Irena Kingsbury of Enfield, Child Eli 4/10/1786,age 16, chose John
Prior as guardian. He married Zeruiah Gaylord and moved first to fredonia,NY and
then Mich. Had one son, Gaylord Drake.
iii. Elizabeth Drake, b. 4 May 1721.
iv. Ann Drake, b. 2 Sep 1722.Married John Prior.
v. Nancy Drake, b. 22 Sep 1724.
32. vi. Job Drake b. 1 Feb 1725.
vii. Marcus Drake, b. 13 Jan 1727.
viii. Gideon Drake, b. 31 Aug 1729, d. 20 Aug 1771.Married Abigail Rockwell,
5 children.
16. Joseph3 Burnham, (Samuel2, Thomas1) b. 1696, baptized 19 Feb
1696.
Commissioned Cornet of troop of horse, 5th reg.,Oct. 1764.
He married (1) Hannah Williams, married 18 Oct 1728, b. 17 Feb 1695, d. 18
Feb 1766.
Children:
i. Hannah4 Burnham, b. 17 May 1731.Married William Buckland.
ii. Joseph Burnham, d. unmarried.
iii. Gabriel Burnham, resided East Hartford.
He married (2) Eunice (Mrs.) Shaylor, resided Bolton, in CT.
17. William3 Burnham, (Samuel2, Thomas1) b. 20 Jul 1698, baptized 20
Jul 1698.
He married Jerusha Clark, married 18 Apl 1734 in Bolton, CT,2 b. 28 Dec 1718
in Hartford, Hartford, CT.
Children:
i. Elizabeth4 Burnham, b. 15 Oct 1735 in East Hartford, CT, d. 29 Aug 1801 in
Eastbury, CT, buried Eastbury Cemetary in Eastbury, Hartford, CT.
Headstone: “Ye living man as ye pass by as you are now so once was I as I am
now so you must bee prepare for death and follow me.”
She married Thomas Risley, married 15 Jul 1749,10, b. 1725 in Glastonbury,
CT.
ii. Ann Burnham, b. 1736.10
iii. William Burnham, b. 30 Oct 1737, d. 6 Apr 1798 in Thetford, VT.He
married Jerusha Trill.
iv. Irene Burnham, b. 1740.
v. Frederick Burnham, b. 1742.
vi. Martha Burnham, b. 1744.
She married Eliphat Young, married 9 Apr 1765,10 b. 1744, d. 1785.
vii. Gideon Burnham, b. 1747 in North Bolton, Tolland, CT.Married unknown on
3 Oct 1769 in Bolton, CT.
viii. Jerusha Burnham, b. 1750.
ix. James Burnham, b. 1753, d. 1817.
He married Martha Sanburne, married 29 Jan 1778.10
18. Timothy3 Burnham, (Samuel2, Thomas1) b. 1705, baptized 1 Jul 1705,
resided East Hartford in Connecticut.
He married Naomi Gilman.
Children:
33. i. Elijah4 Burnham b. 23 Jan 1737.
34. ii. Ashbel Burnham b. 2 May 1740.
19. Elizabeth3 Burnham, (William2, Thomas1) b. 20 May 1682 in
Windsor,CT, d. 9 Sep 1741.
She married Michael Griswold, married 12 May 1699, b. 1666, (son of Michael
Griswold and Anne ???) d. 24 Jul 1742 in Wethersfield, resided Wethersfield,
occupation collector,chimney viewer.
Michael: His will dated 1741.Also kn own as Ensign Michael.
Children:
i. David4 Griswold, b. March 25,1693.
ii. Jonathan Griswold, b. Oct. 6,1695.
iii. Joseph Griswold, b. Dec.28,1697.
iv. Stephen Griswold, b. 14 Aug 1700, baptized 19 Aug 1700.
v. Elizabeth Griswold, b. 21 Apr 1703, baptized 25 Apr 1703.She married
______Bunce.
vi. Caleb Griswold, b. May 8,1706, d. 1754.He married Abigail Bunce.
vii. Elisha Griswold, b. 6 Feb 1708, baptized 25 Feb 1708.He married Abigail
Dix.
viii. Nathaniel Griswold, b. 1711-12.
ix. Anna Griswold, baptized 2 Jan 1714.Bapt might be 1/9.
20. Rev. William3 Burnham, (William2, Thomas1) b. 17 Jul 1684 in
Windsor,CT, d. 9 Sep 1741, buried in Christian Lane Cemetary,Kensington, resided
Kensington in CT, occupation minister.
One source which lists burial plots has death as 9/23/1750.
William was the first minister in the newly created Kensington Parish, he was
ordained in 1712. Kensington consisted of fourteen families. In all, about one
hundred individuals, including children and infants. Before the settlement of
Mr. Burnham, these people were obliged to go ten miles or more to the church in
Farmington.
He married Hannah Wolcott, married 18 May 1704, b. 19 Mar 1684, (daughter of
Samuel Wolcott and Judith Appleton) d. 16 Mar 1748 in Kensington,CT, buried in
Christian Lane Cemetary, Kensington.
Children:
35. i. William (Capt.)4 Burnham III b. 5 Apr 1705.
ii. Samuel Burnham, b. 28 May 1707 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT,7 resided
Kensington in CT.
iii. Hannah Burnham, baptized 2 Jan 1708, resided Kensington in CT.
36. iv. Josiah Burnham b. 28 Sep 1710.
37. v. Lucy Burnham b. 12 Mar 1712.
38. vi. Abigal Burnham II b. 1713.
vii. Sarah Burnham, b. 1719, d. 23 Nov 1726 in Kensington,CT, buried in
Christian Lane Cemetary, Kensington, resided Kensington.
viii. Mary Burnham II, resided Kensington.
ix. Appleton Burnham, resided Kensington.
Grandmother’s maiden name was Appleton.(hist. of Ancient Wethersfield).
21. Nathaniel3 Burnham, (William2, Thomas1) b. 3 Jan 1690, d. 16 Dec
1754 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT,7 buried in Christian Lane Cemetary,
Kensington.
He married Mehitable Chester, married 5/1 or 5/1714 in Wethersfield, b. 29
Jan 1688, (daughter of John (Maj.) Chester and Hannah Talcott) d. 18 Mar 1773 in
Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.7
Children:
i. Nathaniel4 Burnham Jr., b. 16 Jan 1719 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT,7 d.
17 Jun 1776 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.
39. ii. Mehitable Burnham b. 15 Dec 1720.
40. iii. Peter Burnham b. 22 Mar 1723.
iv. Jeremiah Burnham, b. 24 Jul 1725 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.
v. John Burnham, b. 21 Oct 1717 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.
22. Jonathan3 Burnham, (William2, Thomas1) b. 21 Mar 1692 in
Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.7
He married Mary Chester, married 1 Jan 1718, d. 19 Apr 1766 in Wethersfield,
Hartford, CT.
Children:
i. Jonathan4 Burnham, b. 7 Nov 1718 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT,7 baptized
in Wethersfield, d. 15 Mar 1740 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.
ii. Elizur Burnham, b. 21 Mar 1721 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT,7 d. 25 Dec
1724 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.
iii. Abigail Burnham, b. 17 Aug 1727 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.7
iv. Prudence Burnham, b. 1 Dec 1729 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT,7 baptized
7 Dec 1729, d. 27 Jun 1730 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.7
v. Elizur (again), b. 24 Jun 1733 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT,7 baptized 1
Jul 1733.
vi. Mary Burnham, b. 9 Aug 1735 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT,7 d. 25 Aug
1735 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.7
23. Rebecca3 Burnham, (Richard2, Thomas1) b. 20 Sep 1685 in Hartford,
Hartford, CT.2
She married William Ward Jr., married 28 Aug 1707 in Middletown, CT,2 (son of
William (Warde) Ward Sr. and Unknown).
William: Page 79 Name: Thomas Ward Location: Middletown
Invt. ?1389-17-08. Taken 5 October, 1730, by William Whitmore, Daniel Hall
and James Ward. Will dated 6 July, 1729.
I, Thomas Ward of Middletown, do make this my last will and testament: I give
to my wife all that she brought with her that is in being, and one-third part of
the rest of my moveable estate besides what I have already given to my two
daughters, Rebeckah and Sarah, only the team and tackling I give to my son
Thomas and my wife to improve together so long as she remains my widow. I also
give to my wife half the homelott and house and barn and 1-2 of all my land to
improve with my sons, Thomas, Tappin and Fenner, so long as she remains my widow
and no longer. I also give to my wife and my son Thomas 1-2 of my part of the
incomes of the land and stock which I have leased out for the term of 7 years,
and the other half I reserve to pay my just debts. I give to my son Thomas my
wearing apparrel and that Bible which was my honoured father’s. I give to my son
Tappin the remainder of my Hill lott and 1-3 part of my land at West Swamp, and
2 acres of meadow, and one equal half of that farm which was my honoured
father’s, to be equally divided between him and his brother Thomas, and 1-3 part
of common and undivided land, when divided. I give to my son Fenner 1-3 part of
my land at West Swamp, and all my land lying west of that, after my wife’s
decease or marriage, and 3 acres of meadow and 1-3 part of my undivided land or
common, when divided. I do call all that land West Swamp which lyeth on the
homeward side of West Swamp Brook and eastward with Brother William’s land. I
give to my daughter Rebeckah I equal third part of my moveables which I have not
disposed of before. I give to my daughter Sarah also one equal third part. And
further, it is my will that whatsoever estate of my first wife’s heirs doth fall
to them, that it be equally divided between my two daughters, Rebeckah and
Sarah, from their grandfather Burnham’s estate. And I do constitute my wife and
my son Thomas Ward sole executors, and do put Brother William Ward and Brother
James Ward to be overseers, and Brother Daniel Hall and Brother Richard Burnham
to be guardians for my first wife’s children, and Brother Hugh White for my son
Fenner.
Witness: John Elton, Nathaniel Bacon, Jr., Daniel Hall.
Thomas Ward, ls.
Court Record, Page 30–3 November, 1730: Will exhibited by Deborah and Thomas
Ward. This Court appoint Daniel Hall of Middletown guardian to Thomas Ward, age
15 years, and Tappan Ward, Rebeckah Ward and Sarah Ward, minor children of
Thomas Ward decd. Recog., ?200. This Court appoint Hugh White guardian to Fenner
Ward, age 5 years. Recog., ?50.
A DIGEST OF THE EARLY CONNECTICUT PROBATE RECORDS.
1729 to 1732.
Children:
i. Rebecca4 Ward.
ii. Sarah Ward.
24. Richard3 Burnham, (Richard2, Thomas1) b. 6 Jul 1692 in Hartford,
Hartford, CT,2 baptized 6 Jul 1692 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,2 d. 11 Feb
1754.
He married (1) Abigail Easton, married 5 May 1715 in Wethersfield, Hartford,
CT,13 b. 16 Mar 1687 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,2 baptized 20 Mar 1687 in
Hartford, Hartford, CT.
Abigail: Daughter of John & Elizabeth Easton.
Children:
i. Abigail4 Burnham, b. 3 Jun 1725.She married Henry Arnold.
ii. Elisha Burnham, b. 22 Jun 1717, d. 1770.14
He married (2) Hannah Phelps Loomis, married 1732 in Hartford, Hartford,
CT,13 b. 1694, baptized 10 Sep 1694, d. 28 Mar 1784.
Hannah: Widow of Timothy Loomis. Daughter of Timothy Phelps and Sarah
Pratt.
Children:
41. iii. Elisha Burnham.
42. iv. Aaron Burnham b. 1731.
v. Ezra Burnham.He married (1) Mindwell Spencer.He married (2) Elizabeth
Bidwell Belden.
vi. Moses Burnham.He married Naomi Anderson.
25. Esther Burnham3 Cadwell, (Richard2 Burnham, Thomas1) b. 22 Mar
1697 in Hartford,CT, baptized 28 Mar 1697 in Hartford,CT, d. 6 Nov 1784 in East
Hartford,CT, buried Center Cemetary in East Hartford, CT.
Headstone buried before 1934.
She married (1) Ozias (Capt.) Pitkin, b. 1679,15 (son of William Pitkin and
Hannah Goodwin) d. 29 Jan 1747,15 buried Center Cemetary in East Hartford,
Hartford, CT.
Ozias: General Assembly 1714, Assoc. Judge, Hartford 1725-35, Chief Justice
1735, Colonial Council 1727-46, Commissioner of War 1740 & 43.
Children:
i. Issac4 Pitkin, b. 1730.He married Abigal Torrey.
ii. Ruth Pitkin, b. 1733.She married Timothy Williams.
43. iii. Daniel (Ensign) Pitkin b. 17 Oct 1735.
iv. James Pitkin, b. 17 Dec 1738, baptized 17 Dec 1738 in First Chur.,East
Hartford, d. 1760.Unmarried.
She married (2) Matthew Cadwell, married 31 Aug 1721 in Hartford, Hartford,
CT.
Children:
v. Esther Cadwell. Esther married a Mr. Wetmore.
vi. Martha Cadwell. Martha married a Mr. Hull.
26. Michael3 Burnham, (Richard2, Thomas1) b. 30 May 1705, baptized 3
Jun 1705 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,2 d. 30 Nov 1758.
“T.Burnham and His Descendents” lists Hannah Sage as wife of Ashbel.
“Families of Early Hartford” lists Hannah Coleman Sage as 2nd wife of
Michael.
He married (1) Lois Wise, b. 12 Jul 1703, d. 5 Mar 1749.
Children:
44. i. Lois4 Burnham b. 23 Feb 1728.
ii. Elizabeth Burnham, b. 1730, baptized 28 Feb 1730 in Hartford, Hartford,
CT.2
iii. James Burnham, b. 1733, baptized 1 Jul 1733 in Hartford, Hartford,
CT.2
iv. Michael Burnham, b. 1736, baptized 20 Jun 1736 in Hartford, Hartford,
CT.2
45. v. Ashbel Burnham b. 1738.
vi. Elisha Burnham, b. 1740, baptized 8 Jun 1740 in Hartford, Hartford,
CT.2
vii. Lois Burnham, b. 1742, baptized 22 Aug 1742 in Hartford, Hartford,
CT.2
She married Richard Nichols.
He married (2) Hannah Hubbard Sage, married 31 Jan 1750, b. 25 Sep 1704.
Hannah: Families of Early Hartford lists her maiden name as Coleman. It also
lists the above birthdate as “possible”. She was the widow of Ebenezer Sage who
died 15 Mar 1762. She was the daughter of John Coleman and Hannah Wright.
Generation Four
27. Silas4 Burnham, (John3, John2, Thomas1) b. 27 Nov 1721 in East Hartford,
CT, d. 23 Mar 1788 in East Hartford, CT.
He married Hannah Morton, married 3 Sep 1746,3 b. 25 Dec 1726,3 d. 25 Sep
1794 in East Hartford, CT.3
Children:
i. Asenath5 Burnham, b. 10 Apr 1748 in East Hartford, CT,3 d. 27 Dec
1819.
She married Daniel Bidwell, married 02 May 1770.3
ii. Huldah Burnham, b. 30 Apr 1752 in East Hartford, CT,3 d. 18 May
1809.3
She married Samuel Terry, married 02 Apr 1771.3
iii. John Burnham, b. 10 Apr 1757 in East Hartford, CT,3 d. Jun 1782 in On
board prison ship in New York Harbor.3
Unmarried.
46. iv. Zenas Burnham b. 29 Jan 1762.
28. Thomas4 Burnham IV, (Thomas3, Thomas2, Thomas1) b. 24 Jul 1712, d.
1802.
There is an epitaph in Center Burying Ground in East Hartford for Phenehas,
son of Thomas and Mary Burnham. He died 22 Dec 1776 at age 23. This is probably
a son of this family (History of East Hartford).
He married Mary Barber, married 20 Apr 1737, b. 24 Mar 1714 in
Windsor,CT.
Mary: Daughter of Joseph and Mary Loomis Barber of Windsor.
Children:
i. Reuben5 Burnham, b. 22 Jun 1742.
He married Chloe Fitch.
Chloe: Daughter of Joseph Fitch and sister of John the steamboat
inventor.
ii. Mary Burnham, b. 1766.
She married Capt. Zebulon Bidwell.
She married Zebulon (Capt.) Bidwell.
29. Josiah4 Gaylord II, (Naomi3 Burnham, Thomas2, Thomas1) b. 7 Mar 1719.
He married Sarah Barnard, married 14 Feb 1744.
Children:
i. Hezekiah5 Gaylord, b. 15 Nov 1745, baptized 17 Nov 1745.
ii. Josiah Gaylord III, b. 6 Mar 1747, d. 15 Aug 1750.
iii. Sarah Gaylord, b. 15 Aug 1751, baptized 17 Aug 1751.
iv. Josiah Gaylord IV, b. 13 May 1756, baptized 16 May 1756, d. 16 May
1756.
Twin w/Thomas.
v. Thomas Gaylord, b. 13 May 1756, baptized 16 May 1756, d. 16 May 1756.
30. Nehemiah4 Gaylord, (Naomi3 Burnham, Thomas2, Thomas1) b. 15 Jun 1722, d.
1801, resided Torringford, occupation Farmer.
He married Lucy Loomis, married 10 Nov 1748, b. c.1726, d. 2 Sep 1800.
Lucy: “A very pious woman”.
Children:
i. Joseph5 Gaylord, b. 15 Feb 1762.
ii. Nehemiah Gaylord II, resided Torringford.
Married Esther Stephens (b.1754) in 1779. 5 Children.
iii. Naomi Gaylord.
Married Asabel Kellogg, 3 children.
iv. Lucy Gaylord.
Married Zachariah Mather.
31. Elijah4 Gaylord, (Naomi3 Burnham, Thomas2, Thomas1) b. 12 Sep 1725, d. 27
May 1797.
He married (1) Margaret Taylor.
He married (2) Margaret Bissell.
Children:
i. Margaret T.5 Gaylord.
Married T. Griswold.
ii. Giles A. Gaylord.
Married Esther Austin in 1823, 3 Children.
iii. Elijah B. Gaylord.
32. Job4 Drake, (Hannah3 Burnham, Samuel2, Thomas1) b. 1 Feb 1725.
He married Hannah Goodrich, married 27 Apr 1749, b. 31 Aug 1719, (daughter of
Jacob Goodrich and Benedicta Goodwin).
Hannah: Married Job (son of Jeremiah and Hannah Burnham) Drake 4/27/1749.
Children:
i. Job5 Drake II, b. 15 Oct 1750.
Married Hepzibah Willis 2/7/1774.
ii. John Drake, b. 20 Oct 1751.
iii. Hannah Drake, b. 4 Jul 1753.
33. Elijah4 Burnham, (Timothy3, Samuel2, Thomas1) b. 23 Jan 1737, d. 12 Aug
1780, resided East Windsor.
He married Hannah Bidwell, married 3 Mar 1770, b. 31 Mar 1750, d. 17 May
1826.
Children:
i. Naomi5 Burnham, b. 1773, baptized 13 Jun 1773, d. 30 Apr 1825.
Married Zebulon Morton on Sept. 13,1797.
ii. Selah Burnham, b. 1774, baptized 7 Feb 1774, d. 2 Jan 1824.
Married Eunice Anderson on June 9,1798.
47. iii. Elijah Burnham b. 1780.
34. Ashbel4 Burnham, (Timothy3, Samuel2, Thomas1) b. 2 May 1740, d. 10 Jan
1781, resided East Windsor in Connecticut.
He married Sarah Bissell, married 5 Apr 1768.
Sarah: She was dau. of Nath’l and Azubah Ellsworth Bissell, grand dau. of
Ens. Nath’l and Sarah Gaylord Bissell, Gr.grand dau. of Nath’l and Mindwell
Moore Bissell and GR.Gr. Grand dau. John Bissell of Windsor.
Children:
i. Clarissa5 Burnham, b. 30 Jan 1774, d. 5 Feb 1848.
Married Ashbel Williams on May 17,1792.
35. William (Capt.)4 Burnham III, (Rev. William3, William2, Thomas1) b. 5 Apr
1705 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT,7 d. 12 Mar 1748, buried in Christian Lane
Cemetary,Kensington, resided Kensington in CT.
Will dated 17 Jan 1748-49. Listed as “Capt. William Burnham” of Farmington in
his will.
He married Ruth Norton, b. 13 Mar 1711 in Farmington, Hartford, CT, d. post
1749.
Children:
48. i. Elisha5 Burnham b. c. 1729.
ii. Sarah Burnham, b. c. 1733.
Sarah was listed as father’s “oldest daughter” and age 15 at the time of his
death in 1748.
iii. Ruth Burnham.
36. Josiah4 Burnham, (Rev. William3, William2, Thomas1) b. 28 Sep 1710 in
Kensington,CT, d. in Kensington,CT, buried in Christian Lane Cemetary,
Kensington.
He married (1) Mary Hill Smith.
Children:
i. Esther5 Burnham, d. 6 Jan 1840.
She married William Benjamin Sumner, married 20 Mar 1782.
He married (2) Ruth Horton, married 20 Feb 1740, b. 16 Apr 1724, d. 28 Jun
1762, buried in Christian Lane Cemetary,Kensington.
Children:
ii. Ruth Burnham, b. 24 Jan 1741.
She married Dr. Samuel Thatcher, married 14 Aug 1760.
iii. Josiah Burnham, b. 12 Aug 1743.
iv. William Burnham, baptized 16 Dec 1750.
Unmarried.
v. Hannah Burnham.
vi. Amos Burnham, baptized 25 Jan 1756, d. 11 Feb 1815.
vii. Lucy Burnham.
Found marriage in Early Conn. Marriages.
She married James Porter, married 1770/-1.
37. Lucy4 Burnham, (Rev. William3, William2, Thomas1) b. 12 Mar 1712, d. 31
Jan 1797, resided Hebron in CT.
She married (1) John Talcott, married 1731, b. 17 Dec 1704,2 (son of Benjamin
(Deacon) Talcott and Sarah Hollister) d. 28 Aug 1745 in Provincetown,Mass,2
resided Hebron in CT.
John: His gravestone in Ptown,Ma says “Here lies the remains of Capt. John
Talcott of Glastonbury,son to Deacon Benjamin Talcott who died here on his
return after the victory of Cape Breton A.D 1745 in the 41st yr of his age. He
was Captain of the transport “Gull” which carried troops in the campaign against
Cape Breton in 1745.
Children:
i. John5 Talcott, b. 23 Sep 1732,2 d. 15 Jul 1760,2 resided Hebron.
Had 6 Children.
He married Abiah Phelps, married 22 Dec 1752, b. 1737, d. 23 Jun 1804 in
Gilead,CT (Hebron).2
Abiah: She married Simeon Dunham of Gilead on 17 Apl 1764. She was daughter
of Ichabod & Martha Phelps.
ii. Sarah Talcott, b. 3 Mar 1735.2
She married Obadiah Wilcox on 26 Feb 1749/50.
iii. Lucy Talcott, b. 3 Nov 1736,2 d. bef. 8 Jun 1756.2
Unmarried.
iv. Daniel Talcott.
No other info listed in Barbour.
She married (2) Jacob Root, married 14 Oct 1746.
38. Abigal4 Burnham II, (Rev. William3, William2, Thomas1) b. 1713 in
Kensington, d. 9 Oct 1794, resided Newington.
She was cousin of Capt. Robert.
She married Capt. Robert Welles Jr., married 17 Nov 1735, b. 1710, d. 3 Feb
1786, resided Newington in CT.
Capt.: Spelling was Wells then. “Ten-Rod Wells Family” for road they lived
on.
Children:
i. Abigal5 Welles, b. 16 Jun 1736.
ii. Sarah Welles, b. 22 Jan 1738.
iii. Robert Welles III, b. 17 Feb 1740.
iv. Hannah Welles, b. 22 Apr 1742, d. 2 Apr 1810.
v. Asa Welles, b. 27 Nov 1744, resided New Hartford in CT.
vi. Chloe Welles, b. 31 May 1746.
vii. Abigail, b. 6 Apr 1749, baptized 9 Apr 1749.
viii. Appleton Welles, b. 16 Jun 1753, baptized 17 Jun 1743, d. 26 Jul
1785.
ix. Rhoda Welles, b. 29 Jul 1756, d. 1827.
39. Mehitable4 Burnham, (Nathaniel3, William2, Thomas1) b. 15 Dec 1720 in
Wethersfield, Hartford, CT,7 d. 8 Aug 1809.
She married Elisha (Deac.,Capt.) Williams, married 24 Aug 1749 in
Wethersfield,CT.18
Elisha: He was Mehitable Burnham’s second cousin.
Children:
i. Anne5 Williams, baptized 1 Apr 1750.
ii. Samuel Williams, baptized 20 Jun 1750.
The year is the same as Anne????
iii. Samuel William Williams, b. 29 Jan 1752.
iv. Eunice Williams, b. 28 Jul 1754.
v. Elizabeth Williams, b. 8 Oct 1756.
vi. Elisha Williams, b. 6 May 1759, baptized 13 May 1759.
vii. Mehitable Williams, b. 11 Aug 1761, baptized 16 Aug 1761.
viii. Martha Williams, b. 7 Feb 1765, d. 24 Sep 1835.
40. Peter4 Burnham, (Nathaniel3, William2, Thomas1) b. 22 Mar 1723 in
Wethersfield, Hartford, CT,7 d. 11 Jan 1790 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.7
He married (1) Hannah Deming, married 16 Nov 1757 in Wethersfield, Hartford,
CT,7 d. 26 Jun 1776 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.7
Children:
i. John5 Burnham, b. 15 Oct 1758 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.7
ii. Hannah Burnham, b. 16 Dec 1761 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.7
iii. Jeremiah Burnham, b. 22 Jun 1763 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.7
iv. Abigail Burnham, b. 19 Jun 1767 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.7
He married (2) Elizabeth Ward, married 13 Mar 1677 in Wethersfield, Hartford,
CT.7
Children:
v. George Ward Burnham, b. 2 Jan 1778 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.7
died in infancy.
vi. Elizabeth Burnham, b. 17 May 1779 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.7
vii. Samuel Burnham, b. 29 Sep 1780 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.7
Died in infancy.
viii. Samuel Ward Burnham, b. 13 Sep 1783 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.7
41. Elisha4 Burnham, (Richard3, Richard2, Thomas1).
He married Sarah Olmstead.
Children:
i. Elisha5 Burnham, b. 5 Dec 1743 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,13 d. 18 Jul 1770
in Hartford, Hartford, CT, buried Anc. Bury, Grou in Hartford, Hartford, CT.
ii. Sarah Burnham, b. 27 Sep 1745 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,13 d. 2 Aug 1770
in Hartford, Hartford, CT,19 buried Anc. Bury. Grou in Hartford, Hartford,
CT.
iii. Richard Burnham, b. 5 Mar 1748 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,13 d. Jun 1766
in Hartford, Hartford, CT, buried Anc. Bury. Grou in Hartford, Hartford, CT.
Epitaph reads ” In memory of Mr. Richard Bernham, killed By ye Bloing up of
ye schoolhouse; Jun 1766 aged 18 years & 3 months. Son to Mr. Elisha and
Mrs. Sarah Burnham”. This accident happened during a celebration of the repeal
of the Stamp Act.
iv. Ephraim Burnham, b. 21 May 1751 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,13 d. 20 Aug
1770 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,19 buried Anc. Bury. Grou in Hartford, Hartford,
CT.
49. v. George Burnham b. 13 Aug 1753.
vi. Abner Burnham, b. 15 Aug 1755 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,13 d. 27 May 1843
in East Hartford, Hartford, CT.13
vii. Abigail Burnham, b. 25 Oct 1757 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,13 d. 4 Aug
1770 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,19 buried Anc. Bury. Grou in Hartford, Hartford,
CT.
viii. Child Burnham, b. 1759 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,13 d. 1759 in
Hartford, Hartford, CT.13
ix. Mary Ann Burnham, b. 12 Jun 1761 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,13 d. 22 Oct
1828 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.13
42. Aaron4 Burnham, (Richard3, Richard2, Thomas1) b. 1731 in East Hartford,
Hartford, CT,13 d. 1809.
He married Hannah Pitkin, married 12 Nov 1748 in Hartford, Hartford,
CT.13
Children:
i. Hannah5 Burnham, b. 1750, baptized 11 mar 1750.
ii. Aaron Burnham, b. 1756 in Hartford, Hartford, CT, baptized 23 May 1756 in
Hartford, Hartford, CT.13
50. iii. Simeon Burnham b. 1 Aug 1757.
43. Daniel (Ensign)4 Pitkin, (Esther Burnham3 Cadwell, Richard2 Burnham,
Thomas1) b. 17 Oct 1735, d. 19 Sep 1815,15 buried Center Cemetary in East
Hartford, Hartford, CT, resided in East Hartford, Hartford, CT, occupation Ran
hotel on CT river.
Selectman 1783-1796. He kept a hotel a few rods from the river, at the ferry
landing north of the present bridge, where his grand-daughter, Mrs. Chauncey
Treat, afterwards lived. This was long before the bridge was built in 1808 or
before the the second ferry opened below the bridge in 1804/5.(Pit.Fam.in
Am.)
He married Susannah Stanley, married 20 Oct 1763, b. 2 Jul 1742, (daughter of
Jonathan Stanley and Mabel Olmstead) d. 4 Jan 1815,15 buried Center Cemetary in
Hartford, Hartford, CT.
Children:
51. i. James5 Pitkin b. 18 Sep 1765.
52. ii. Daniel Pitkin b. 24 May 1769.
iii. Susannah Pitkin, b. 21 Oct 1774.
She married William Flagg.
iv. Ozias Pitkin II, b. 6 Jul 1778, d. 17 Jan 1849,15 buried Center Cemetary
in East Hartford, Hartford, CT.
May have had daughter Abigail b. 1793 in Essex,CT (Gen. of CT Fam.) Buried
North End of row.
He married Hannah Olmstead, b. c. 1780,15 d. 21 Nov 1864,15 buried Center
Cemetary in East Hartford, Hartford, CT.
44. Lois4 Burnham, (Michael3, Richard2, Thomas1) b. 23 Feb 1728 in East
Hartford,CT, d. 6 Dec 1805 in East Windsor,CT.
She married Joseph Allen, married 17 Jan 1755, occupation Farmer.
Joseph: He was drafted in Rev. War, but sent son Joseph in his place.
Children:
i. Lois5 Allen, b. 13 Sep 1751, d. 29 Jul 1814 in East Windsor,CT.
Married Simeon (son of Jona.&Rachel Gaylord Barber) Barber on 9/26/1771
in East Windsor. 5 Children.
ii. Joseph Allen, b. 21 Aug 1753, d. 7 Oct 1757 in East Windsor,CT, resided
E.Windsor,Chico.
He married Lucy Chapin, b. 1768, d. 1844.
iii. Azenath Allen, b. 17 Feb 1756.
Married (1) Edward Chapin of Chicopee,MA and (2) Esq. Eldad Parsons of
Belchertown,MA . 4 Children.
iv. Eunice Allen, b. 18 Mar 1758, d. 9 Jan 1839.
Married James (s. of Ezra) Burnham of East Hartford. 6 children.
v. Hannah Allen, b. 2 Mar 1760, d. 91 ___ 19-2.
Married Roswell Prior of East Windsor.
vi. Joseph Allen, b. 23 Mar 1762, resided Chicopee in Mass., occupation Pilot
on Conn. River.
Served 4 years in Revolutionary War. Married Lucy Chapin, 7 Children.
vii. Benjamin Allen, b. 19 Jun 1764, d. 21 Nov 1808 in East Windsor,CT,
resided Broad Brook in Connecticut, occupation Farmer and Miller.
Married Miriam Thompson,7children.
viii. Asher Allen, b. 22 Sep 1766, d. 1 Nov 1825 in East Windsor,CT, resided
East Windsor in Connecticut.
Married Chloe Moody,no children.
ix. Anna Allen, b. 9 Mar 1769, d. 23 Nov 1852 in Rockville,CT.
Married James Thompson, 9 children. He died 6/5/1842 in Coventry,CT.
x. Henry Allen, b. 18 Mar 1771, d. 18 Dec 1909 in Charlestown,NH, resided
Charlestown in New Hamphire, occupation Farmer.
Married Mary Wells in East Windsor, 1/9/1806. 3 Children.
45. Ashbel4 Burnham, (Michael3, Richard2, Thomas1) b. 1738, baptized 23 Apr
1738 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.2
He married Hannah Sage.
Children:
53. i. Esther5 Burnham b. 25 Jul 1768.
ii. James Burnham, b. c. 1774, d. Aug. 3, 1775, buried McDonough Cemetery in
Middletown, Middlesex, CT.
Generation Five
46. Zenas5 Burnham, (Silas4, John3, John2, Thomas1) b. 29 Jan 1762, d. 25 Apr
1822.
Zenas inherited lands which had been in the possession of ancestors since
Thomas Sr., purchased them from Indian chiefs. May 23, 1822, Letters of Adm. on
Estate of Zenas granted unto Chester Burnham and Lemuel White. Nov. 25 court
appoints Ashbell Gilman, Benj. Gillette & Solomon Olmsted to make
distribution. Apr. 23, 1823, Distribution of estate mentions oldest son Chester,
also Thomas, Dennis, Jason, Olive Rockwell, Jemima, Clarissa, Mary and Hannah
Burnham.
He married Thankful Burnham, married 27 Nov 1782,3 b. 1766, (daughter of
Timothy Burnham and Thankful ?? Burnham) baptized 11 Dec 1766.3
Children:
54. i. Zenas6 Burnham b. 19 Mar 1784.
ii. John Burnham, b. 02 Jan 1786 in East Hartford, CT,3 d. 30 Jun 1820 in
East Hartford, CT.3
He married Mary Edwards, married 03 Feb 1810,3 b. c. 1791, d. 6 Nov
1835.3
iii. Olive Burnham, b. 01 Mar 1788 in East Hartford, CT,3 d. 16 Jan
1866.3
She married Roswell Rockwell, married 25 Dec 1817.3
iv. Silas Burnham, b. 15 Aug 1790 in East Hartford, CT,3 d. Aug 1815 in Lost
at sea.3
v. Jemima Burnham, b. 28 Oct 1792 in East Hartford, CT,3 d. 20 Mar 1873.3
55. vi. Chester Burnham b. 2 Aug 1796.
vii. Clarissa Burnham, b. 23 Oct 1798 in East Hartford, CT,3 d. 05 Jan
1871.3
She married Harvey Elmore, married 19 Apr 1830.3
Harvey: Brother of Sarah who married Clarissa’s brother, Zenas?
viii. Mary Burnham, b. 02 May 1801 in East Hartford, CT,3 d. 23 Mar
1830.3
She married James Burns, married 07 May 1829.3
56. ix. Thomas Burnham b. 22 May 1803.
57. x. Dennis Burnham b. 20 Feb 1806.
xi. Hannah Burnham, b. 24 Jan 1808,3 d. 03 Nov 1867.3
She married Lucius Stowel, married 29 Sep 1856.3
58. xii. Jason Burnham b. 25 Mar 1810.
47. Elijah5 Burnham, (Elijah4, Timothy3, Samuel2, Thomas1) b. 1780, baptized
14 May 1780, d. 9 Jul 1849, resided East Windsor in Connecticut.
Married Lucia Austin on April 10,1804.
He married Lucina Austin, married 10 Apr 1804, b. 17 Feb 1784, d.
6or1/28/1853, resided Harwinton in Connecticut.
Children:
i. Horace6 Burnham, b. 2 Oct 1804.
ii. Mary Burnham, b. 10 Sep 1806, d. 25 May 1878.
iii. Henry Burnham, b. 22 Jan 1808.
iv. Julius Burnham, b. 13 Sep 1810.
v. Edwin Burnham, b. 25 Jan 1812.
vi. Lucy Burnham, b. 3 Mar 1814.
Married Henry Converse of VT. on 4/23/1843. Removed to Wisconsin.
vii. Susan Burnham, b. 7 May 1816.
viii. Infant Burnham, b. 8 Apr 1818, d. 8 Apr 1818.
ix. Austin Burnham, b. 22 Feb 1820.
x. Infant Burnham, b. 6 Feb 1824, d. 16 Apr 1824.
48. Elisha5 Burnham, (William (Capt.)4, Rev. William3, William2, Thomas1) b.
c. 1729.17
Elisha is listed as “only son” and age 19 at time of his father’s death in
1748.
He married Jerusa Lee.
Children:
i. Ruth6 Burnham, b. c. 1776, d. 1846.
She married Hezekiah Newcomb.
49. George5 Burnham, (Elisha4, Richard3, Richard2, Thomas1) b. 13 Aug 1753 in
Hartford, Hartford, CT, d. Mar 1830 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.13
He married Nancy Bigelow, married 16 Nov 1775 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,13 b.
18 Nov 1754 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,14 baptized 24 Nov 1754 in Hartford,
Hartford, CT,4 d. 17 Jan 1800 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,14 buried Center Church
in Hartford, Hartford, CT.
Nancy: Daughter of Daniel and Abigail Bigelow.
Children:
i. George6 Burnham, b. 21 Jan 1776 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,13 d. May
1812.
ii. Nancy Burnham, b. 4 Jan 1778 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.21
She married Isaac DeForest Thompson, b. 1777 in Ripton Parish(Huntington),
CT, d. 1844 in Brattleboro, VT, occupation Silversmith.
Isaac: Originally a silversmith in Litchfield, CT. Moved to VT circa
1813.
iii. William Burnham, b. 24 Aug 1779 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,21 d. 3 Mar
1850 in New York City, New York.
He married Eliza Beck, married 22 Apr 1801.
iv. Henry Burnham, b. 10 Dec 1780 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,21 d. 5 Nov 1781
in Hartford, Hartford, CT, buried Center Church in Hartford, Hartford, CT.
v. James Burnham, b. 8 Feb 1782 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,21 d. 3 Aug 1798 in
Hartford, Hartford, CT.
vi. Richard Burnham, b. 17 May 1783 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.2
He married Elizabeth Young.
vii. Henry “Harry” Burnham, b. 18 Nov 1784 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,2 d. 30
Oct 1786 in Hartford, Hartford, CT, buried Center Church in Hartford, Hartford,
CT.
viii. Charles Burnham, b. 18 Jun 1786 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,2 d. 29 May
1852.
ix. Abigail Burnham, b. 8 Jan 1788 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.2
x. John Burnham, b. 17 Nov 1791 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,2 d. 1871 in
Jacksonville, FL, occupation Silversmith.
He married Rachel Rossiter, b. 1792, d. 1862 in Brattleboro, VT.
xi. Sarah Burnham, b. 30 apr 1793 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.2
xii. Elizabeth Burnham, b. 7 Apr 1796 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.2
50. Simeon5 Burnham, (Aaron4, Richard3, Richard2, Thomas1) b. 1 Aug 1757 in
East Hartford, Hartford, CT,13 baptized 25 Sep 1757 in East Hartford, Hartford,
CT,13 d. 13 Oct 1788.
He married Jerusha Rockwell, married 12 Apr 1779 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,13
b. pre 26 Jun 1763 in Nova Scotia, d. 1 Oct 1839 in Lewis Co., NY.
Jerusha: She married a Mr. Brown second. Possibly a widower whose wife and
child died in a fire. She and Simeon Burnham had 5 children.
Children:
i. Clarissa6 Burnham.
ii. Jerusha Burnham, b. c. 1780.
Married John Martham.
iii. Sally Burnham, b. c. 1783.
Married Elijah Fox.
iv. Joseph Burham.
v. Sophia Burnham, b. c. 1788, d. 1825.
m. Pardon Peck.
51. James5 Pitkin, (Daniel (Ensign)4, Esther Burnham3 Cadwell, Richard2
Burnham, Thomas1) b. 18 Sep 1765, baptized 22 Sep 1765 in First Chur.,East
Hartford, d. 6 Dec 1825, occupation Sea Captain.
Rep. in 1820. Sailed first steamboat up the Connecticut River.
He married (1) Rosannah Montgomery Knox, married 25 Apr 1790, b. 1765,
(daughter of William (Lieut.) Knox and Jennet Morrison) baptized 7 Sep 1766, d.
23 Apr 1806,15 buried Center Cemetary in East Hartford,Hartford, CT.
Children:
i. Harriet6 Pitkin, b. 6 Jul 1792.
She married Chauncey (Capt.) Treat.
ii. Almeria Pitkin, b. 1 Jul 1794 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,13 d. 10 Dec 1839
in Hartford, Hartford, CT,15 buried Center Cemetary in Hartford, Hartford,
CT.
Unmarried.
iii. James Pitkin, b. 1 Jul 1796, baptized 3 Jul 1809 in First Churc.,East
Hartford, d. 13 Aug 1853,15 buried Center Cemetary in East Hartford, Hartford,
CT.
Unmarried.
iv. Albert Pitkin, b. 1 Jul 1798, d. 1850.
He married Clarissa Pratt, b. 1801, (daughter of Samuel Pratt and Unknown) d.
1875.
v. Jeanette Morrison Pitkin, b. 30 Aug 1804, d. 18 Jul 1817,15 buried Center
Cemetary in East Hartford, Hartford, CT.
He married (2) Clarissa Pratt, married 17 May 1807, b. 9 Jan 1780 in prob.
Glastonbury,CT,15 (daughter of Stephen Pratt and Anna Marsh) d. 2 Apr 1863,
buried Center Cemetary in Hartford, Hartford, CT.15
Children:
59. vi. Leonard Pitkin b. 2 Oct 1810.
vii. Rosannah Montgomery Pitkin, b. 16 Jun 1812, d. 27 Mar 1857.
She married William Reynolds, married 22 Oct 1840, b. 1813, (son of George
Reynolds and Mrs. Reynolds) d. 21 Apl 1867.
52. Daniel5 Pitkin, (Daniel (Ensign)4, Esther Burnham3 Cadwell, Richard2
Burnham, Thomas1) b. 24 May 1769, baptized 28 May 1769 in First Chur.,East
Hartford,CT, d. 1 Sep 1851,15 buried Center Cemetary in East Hartford, Hartford,
CT, resided in East Hartford, Hartford, CT, occupation
Hotel-Keeper,Selectman.
Daniel was a Selectman in 1810 and a Rep. in 1819. He was a popular hotel-
keeper like his father. His hotel was south of the present bridge at the second
ferry landing. After the building of the bridge, he built a hotel on that road,
and later, a second one on the same site. All three of his hotels were destroyed
by fire.(Pitkin Fam. in Amer).
He married Chloe B. Norton, b. c. 1771,15 d. 7 Nov 1837,15 buried Center
Cemetary in East Hartford, Hartford, CT.
Chloe: Said to be sister of Selah Norton.
Children:
i. Leonard6 Pitkin, b. 15 Sep 1788, d. 20 Aug 1809 in Pt. Peter,
Guadaloupe,15 buried Center Cemetary in East Hartford, Hartford, CT.
ii. Chloe B. Pitkin, b. 8 Apl 1791, d. 6 Mar 1807,15 buried Center Cemetary
in East Hartford, Hartford, CT.
Headstone reads”O let us fly to Jesus fly Whose powerful arm can save Thus
shall our hopes ascend on high.”
iii. Delia Pitkin, b. 12 Oct 1795, d. 4 Apl 1851.
She married Aaron F. Olmstead.
60. iv. Ralph Pitkin b. 22 Sep 1797.
v. Daniel Pitkin, b. 17 Nov 1800, d. 5 May 1872,15 buried Center Cemetary in
East Hartford, Hartford, CT.
In 1870, Daniel age 68 and retired, was living with his sister, Chloe.
He married Eliza Pitkin, b. c. 1801,15 d. 26 Oct 1868,15 buried Center
Cemetary in East Hartford, Hartford, CT.
vi. Chloe B. Pitkin, b. 9 Jun 1808, d. 10 Dec 1887, d. Greenwood Cemetary in
Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.
In 1870, Chloe, age 62, was living with her brother, Daniel. She never
married. Moved to Orlando Florida where she died.
53. Esther5 Burnham, (Ashbel4, Michael3, Richard2, Thomas1) b. 25 Jul 1768,
d. 13 May 1853.
She married Joshua Henshaw, married 21 Oct 1787 in Middletown,CT.
Joshua: “A gentleman of wealth.” The Right Rev. John P.K. Henshaw,Bishop of
R.I. was his nephew.
Children:
i. Joseph6 Henshaw.
He married Grace Sands.
ii. Charles Henshaw.
no children.
iii. George Henshaw.
He married Maria Holt, b. in Montreal,Canada.
iv. John Henshaw.
He married Anna Corey.
61. v. Ashbel Burnham Henshaw.
vi. Frederick Henshaw.
Died young.
vii. Maria Henshaw.
no children.
She married ??? Blair.
viii. Caroline Henshaw.
She married (1) Samuel Cox.
She married (2) George Holt.
ix. Esther Henshaw.
She married Charles Gates Holt.
x. Charlotte Henshaw.
Died young.
xi. Sarah Henshaw.
Died young.
Generation Six
54. Zenas6 Burnham, (Zenas5, Silas4, John3, John2, Thomas1) b. 19 Mar 1784 in
East Hartford, CT,3 d. 06 oct 1819.3
He married Sarah Elmore, b. c. 1790 in South Windsor, CT.,
Sarah: Note in History of Windsor states: Sarah, widow, had bp. Sarah
Lucinda, Zenas and Timothy Elmore; all baptised 26 Aug 1811. This would be
evidence of third child, Zenas, however, it’s also prior to Timothy’s birth.
In 1850 and 1860, Sarah, age 70, was widowed and livng in South Windsor. A
Harvey Elmore, age 60, and his family was next door. Probably her brother.
Further down the street ws Sarah’s son, Timothy. In 1850, she lived with
Timothy.
Children:
i. Sarah Lucinda7 Burnham, b. 18 Sep 1811 in East Hartford, CT,3 baptized 26
Aug 1821 in Windsor, Ct,5 d. 30 Dec 1873.
She married Abraham Williams, married 07 Apr 1831.3
62. ii. Timothy Elmore Burnham b. 10 Nov 1816.
iii. Zenas Burnham.
55. Chester6 Burnham, (Zenas5, Silas4, John3, John2, Thomas1) b. 2 Aug 1796
in East Hartford, CT, d. 21 Aug 1832, resided East Hartford.
He married Elizabeth A. Phillips, married 23 Feb 1825.3
Children:
i. Harriet7 Burnham, b. 09 Nov 1825 in East Hartford, CT,3 d. 10 Nov
1825.3
ii. Charlotte Burnham, b. 14 Oct 1826 in East Hartford, CT,3 d. 06 Dec 1826
in East Hartford, CT.3
63. iii. Frances Ann Burnham b. 16 Dec 1827.
iv. Mary A. Burnham, b. 04 Jul 1830 in East Hartford, CT,3 d. 02 Jun
1850.3
She married Albert F. Tryon, married 25 Jun 1848.3
56. Thomas6 Burnham, (Zenas5, Silas4, John3, John2, Thomas1) b. 22 May
1803.3
Thomas’s farm descended to him from Thomas the emigrant. He was engaged in
settling many estates; was an appraiser, distributor, and administrator; was
appointed a number of times as Justice of the Peace, but never took the oath or
acted as justice. He was a representative to the State Legislature in 1852.
(Burnham book by Roderick H. Burnham).
He married Mehetable Alexander, married 06 May 1829.3
Children:
i. Mary Aurelia7 Burnham, b. 21 Mar 1830 in East Hartford, CT, d. 19 Jan 1840
in East Hartford, CT.
ii. Maria Mehetable Burnham, b. 26 Oct 1832.3
Married G. I. Olmstead.
64. iii. John Thomas Burnham b. 21 Mar 1835.
iv. Edgar Albert Burnham, b. 20 Nov 1837.
65. v. Zenas Arthur Burnham b. 28 Jun 1840.
vi. Mary Aurelia Burnham, b. 08 Sep 1842.
Married E.A. Williams on 04 Nov 1868.
vii. Leonard Alexander Burnham, b. 23 Apr 1845, d. 19 Sep 1864.
Unmarried.
57. Dennis Burnham, (Zenas5, Silas4, John3, John2, Thomas1) b. 20 Feb 1806,3
d. 31 May 1859.3
He married Harriet Sloan, married 19 Dec 1831.3
Harriet: Daughter of Daniel Sloan.
Children:
i. Caroline Louisa Burnham, b. 30 Sep 1832.
Married Charles H. Seymour 22 Aug 1853.
ii. Harriet Adelaide Burnham, b. 12 Mar 1835.
Married Thomas O. Enders, 29 Dec 1858.
iii. Mary Amelia Burnham, b. 21 Dec 1837, d. 26 May 1878.
She married Samuel E. Elmore, married 01 Nov 1864.3
58. Jason6 Burnham, (Zenas5, Silas4, John3, John2, Thomas1) b. 25 Mar 1810,3
d. 11 May 1855.3
He married Amanda Ladd, married 19 Apr 1840.3
Children:
i. Emily Olive Burnham, b. 05 Mar 1841.
She married Oscar W. Sanford, married 25 Oct 1871.
Oscar: Lt. Oscar W. Sanford, 25th Conn. Vols. Saw service in Rebellion.
ii. Sarah P. Burnham, b. 17 May 1843.
iii. Amanda C. Burnham, b. 17 May 1849, d. 20 Jul 1857.
59. Leonard6 Pitkin, (James5, Daniel (Ensign)4, Esther Burnham3 Cadwell,
Richard2 Burnham, Thomas1) b. 2 Oct 1810 in East Hartford, Hartford, CT, d. 31
Jan 1880 in East Hartford, Hartford, CT, resided in Montgomery, AL, occupation
Merchant; Farmer.
Family lived in Montgomery, AL in 1840 and 1850. In 1860, at the beginning of
the “War of the Rebellion”, they moved back to Connecticut from Montgomery,Ala.
(Pitk.Fam.in Amer.) Family lived in Florida for a short time also. In 1880,
following Leonard’s death, the family was living in Portland, CT.
He married (1) Eliza Ann Hobbs, married 11 Nov 1834 in Alabama,13, b. 6 Mar
1820 in North Carolina, (daughter of William Hobbs and Mary Ann Hobbs) d. 8 Apr
1855 in Montgomery, AL.25
Children:
i. John R.7 Pitkin, b. 4 Sep 1835, baptized 4 Sep 1835 in First Chur.,East
Hartford,CT, d. 13 Jun 1836.
ii. Mary Ann M. Pitkin, b. 10 Jun 1837 in Cross keys, Macon, AL,13 d. 1 Nov
1880.
She married Eldred S. McWhorter, married 8 Apr 1857 in Montgomery,
Alabama,27, b. 4 Jun 1836,27 (son of Alexander Burnett McWhorter and Eleanor
Youngblood) d. 1897,27 resided in Cross keys, Macon, AL.27
iii. William J. Pitkin, b. 31 Aug 1839 in Montgomery, AL,13 d. 14 Jan
1858.
iv. Clara R. Pitkin, b. 5 Dec 1841 in Montgomery, AL,13 d. 7 May 1857.
v. Texas A. Pitkin, b. 17 Jun 1844 in Pensacola, Escambia, FL.13
She married Abram M. Sappington, married 7 Apr 1865 in Montgomery, AL.13
66. vi. Thomas B. Pitkin b. 12 Mar 1847.
vii. Eliza M. Pitkin, b. 25 Jun 1849 in Alabama.
Gildersleeve is part of present day Portland, CT.
She married B.F. Sage.
He married (2) Eliza Fox, married 24 Jul 1856 in Montgomery, AL, b. 29 Aug
1831 in East Hartford, CT,13 (daughter of Leonard Fox and Hannah Nicholson) d.
Post 1892, resided 6 Avon in Hartford, Hartford, CT.
Eliza: In 1880, Eliza is widowed and living in Portland, CT with 7 of her
children.
Children:
viii. Dr. Leonard F. Pitkin, b. 23 Aug 1857, occupation Doctor.
Prob. born in Montgomery, AL.
He married Helen Langmore.
ix. Clara R. Pitkin, b. 23 Feb 1860 in Connecticut.
In 1880, Clara was living in Portland with her widowed mother and some
siblings. In 1900, thier niece, Milly Pitkin, was visiting with them.
She married Charles G. Crittenden, married c. 1881, b. c. 1859 in Portland,
Middlesex, CT, (son of Daniel Crittenden and Jane Grinnell) resided in Portland,
Middlesex, CT.
Charles: Family had one servant in 1900.
67. x. William S. Pitkin b. 22 May 1861.
xi. Jenette Pitkin, b. 29 Dec 1863.
In 1880, Jenette was living with her widowed mother in Portland, CT.
xii. James A. Pitkin, b. 10 Jul 1865, d. Post 1892, resided 6 Avon in
Hartford, Hartford, CT,29 occupation Salesman.
In 1880, James was living with his widowed mother in Portland, CT.
Was living with his mother in from 1889-1892. Worked at 28 Asylum St.,
Hartford, CT.
xiii. Joseph P. Pitkin, b. 19 Jun 1868, d. post 1892, resided 6 Avon in
Hartford, Hartford, CT,29 occupation Clerk.
In 1880, Joseph was living with his widowed mother in Portland, CT.
Was living with his mother from 1889-1892.
xiv. Almeria Harriet Pitkin, b. 23 Sep 1869 in Portland, Middlesex, CT.
In 1880, Almeria, age 10, was living with her widowed mother in Portland,
CT.
She married George Increase Clapp, married 23 Sep 1891 in Hartford, Hartford,
CT,13 b. 13 Jul 1857.
xv. Chester “Charles” Pitkin, b. 26 Jan 1872, d. Post 1892, resided 6 Avon in
Hartford, Hartford, CT,29 occupation Clerk.
In 1880, he is listed as Charles, age 7, living with his widowed mother in
Portland, CT. Shows up in directories at age 18 living with mother from
1891-92.
60. Ralph6 Pitkin, (Daniel5, Daniel (Ensign)4, Esther Burnham3 Cadwell,
Richard2 Burnham, Thomas1) b. 22 Sep 1797, d. 15 Aug 1874,15 buried Center
Cemetary in East Hartford, Hartford, CT.
He married Mary Treat, married 11 Sep 1822,13 b. c. 1799,15 d. 9 Sep 1848,15
buried Center Cemetary in East Hartford, Hartford, CT.
Children:
i. Adna T.7 Pitkin, b. c. 1824,15 d. 12 Aug 1825,15 buried Center Cemetary in
East Hartford, Hartford, CT.
ii. Leonard T. Pitkin, b. 31 Jul 1826 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,13 d. 19 May
1882,15 buried Center Cemetary in East Hartford, Hartford, CT, occupation
Tinner.
He married Delia Smith, b. 9 Jul 1832,15 d. 17 May 1887,15 buried Center
Cemetary in East Hartford, Hartford, CT.
iii. Mary Emma Pitkin, b. c. 1834,15 d. 1 Sep 1835,15 buried Center Cemetary
in East Hartford, Hartford, CT.
iv. Ralph Pitkin, b. 8 Oct 1842 in East Hartford, Hartford, CT,13 d. 20 Jun
1922,15 buried Center Cemetary in East Hartford, Hartford, CT.
Could be Ralph who owned R. Pitkin & Co. Folding Sewing Machines.
According to Hartford City Directories in1890, he lived at 575 Farmington Ave,
Hartford.
He married Sarah ?? Pitkin.
61. Ashbel Burnham6 Henshaw, (Esther5 Burnham, Ashbel4, Michael3, Richard2,
Thomas1).
He married Margaret H. Marsh.
Children:
i. John Marsh7 Henshaw, resided New Iberia in Louisiana.
Generation Seven
62. Timothy Elmore7 Burnham, (Zenas6, Zenas5, Silas4, John3, John2, Thomas1)
b. 10 Nov 1816 in East Hartford, CT,5 baptized 26 Aug 1821 in Windsor, Ct,5
resided in South Windsor, CT, occupation Farmer.23
In 1850, Timothy’s widowed mother was living with the family.
He married Roxy Eveline Gillett, married 13 Oct 1847,5 b. 16 Feb 1829, d.
post 1920.
Roxy: Daughter of Benjamin and Alice Sutcliffe Gillett.
In 1880, the family lived in South Windsor.
In 1920, Eveline, age 91, lived with son Alanson.
Children:
i. Timothy E.8 Burnham.
Timothy is listed as first child of Timothy Elmore and Roxy Burnham in
Stiles, History of Ancient Windsor.
ii. Sarah A. Burnham, b. 14 Nov 1847.23,24
In 1860, Sarah was age 13 and living home.
She married John Hayes, married 15 Mar 1866.
iii. Susan Ansonetta Burnham, b. 29 Dec 1849,5,24 d. 1 May 1851.5
iv. Susan Eveline Burnham, b. 12 Sep 1852.5,23
In 1860, Susan was age 8 and living home. Married Charles Lathrop 4 Apl
1877.
68. v. Samuel Timothy Burnham b. 15 Aug 1856.
vi. Alanson Elmore Burnham, b. 6 Oct 1862,5,33 resided Long Hill Road in
South Windsor, Hartford, CT,, occupation Farmer.35
In 1880, he was age 17, living home with his parents.
In 1920, Alanson’s mother, Eveline, age 91 was living with them.
He married Lena G. Minor, married 9 Apr 1885, b. Nov 1863 in Connecticut.34
Lena: In 1920, Lena’s father, Edward Minor, age 93, lived with Alanson and
Lena.
63. Frances Ann7 Burnham, (Chester6, Zenas5, Silas4, John3, John2, Thomas1)
b. 16 Dec 1827 in East Hartford, CT.
She married (1) Sidney Bragg, married 11 Nov 1845.
She married (2) George W. Gowdy, married 05 Aug 1859.
Children:
i. Sam8 Gowdy.
ii. Charley Gowdy, occupation Printer.
Learned trade of printing as an apprentice at an early age. Member of
Governor’s Foot Guard.
iii. Frances Gowdy.
Married a Kilburn.
iv. Harriet Gowdy.
Married a Forbes.
69. v. Elizabeth “Lizzie” Gowdy.
70. vi. Jeanette Dorothy Gowdy b. 1867.
64. John Thomas7 Burnham, (Thomas6, Zenas5, Silas4, John3, John2, Thomas1) b.
21 Mar 1835.
He married Marietta Crosson, married 09 Mar 1870.
Children:
i. Burt L.8 Burnham, b. 06 Jan 1871 in East Hartford, CT, d. 14 Jan 1873 in
East Hartford, CT.
ii. Dwight Lee Burnham, b. 18 Jul 1872.
65. Zenas Arthur7 Burnham, (Thomas6, Zenas5, Silas4, John3, John2, Thomas1)
b. 28 Jun 1840 in East Hartford, CT.3
He married Jane Ann Elmore, married 20 Apr 1871.
Children:
i. Arthur C.8 Burnham, b. 23 Mar 1874.
ii. Grace E. Burnham, b. 03 Feb 1879.
66. Thomas B.7 Pitkin, (Leonard6, James5, Daniel (Ensign)4, Esther Burnham3
Cadwell, Richard2 Burnham, Thomas1) b. 12 Mar 1847 in Alabama,13, resided in
Portland, Middlesex, CT, occupation Overseer – Almshouse.30
In 1880, Thomas worked in “Ship Yard”. Thomas took over “overseer of Alms
House” duties from his brother, Edward’s, father in law, Henry Hodge.
He married Ruth McLeon, married c. 1874 in Connecticut.30
Children:
i. Edna8 Pitkin, b. c. 1875 in Connecticut,30 occupation school teacher.
ii. Leonard Pitkin, b. c. 1884 in Connecticut.30
67. William S.7 Pitkin, (Leonard6, James5, Daniel (Ensign)4, Esther Burnham3
Cadwell, Richard2 Burnham, Thomas1) b. 22 May 1861 in Connecticut,,36 d. 14 May
1892,37 occupation Superintendent- Children’s Home.
According to grandaughter, Katherine Pitkin, William worked at the Children’s
Home on Gardner St. in Warehouse Point, CT.
In 1880, “Willie” was listed as a farmer, living with his parents. His
brother, Thomas, worked at the Alms House, which was run by William’s future
wife’s family.
“The Children’s Home”, where William worked, began as an orphanage in the
1880’s. It is now known as “The Connecticut Children’s Place”, which is the only
facility of its kind in Connecticut. Established as a “country home” for the
treatment of dependent and neglected children in 1883. The former name was “The
Temporary Home for Neglected and Dependent Children”. Today it is the State
Recieving Home. It has been at it’s present site, 36 Gardner St., East Windsor,
since 1889.
He married Mary Frances Hodge, married 23 Oct 1884, b. 23 Oct 1862 in Pine
Meadow,New Hartford,CT, (daughter of Henry Hodge and Frances Gerald) d. 10 Jan
1938, buried in Maple Cemetary,Berlin,CT.
Mary: Lived at 15 Winthrop St., New Britain, CT at the time of her death. She
remarried. William and Mary most certainly met while both families were living
in Portland, CT c. 1880. Mary’s family was running the Alms House.
Children:
71. i. Milly E.8 Pitkin b. 20 Jun 1889.
72. ii. Edward Gardner Pitkin b. 5 Dec 1890.
Generation Eight
68. Samuel Timothy8 Burnham, (Timothy Elmore7, Zenas6, Zenas5, Silas4, John3,
John2, Thomas1) b. 15 Aug 1856,5,23 d. pre 1900.34
In 1860 Samuel was age 4, living home.
He married Mary Elizabeth Loomis, married 9 Jun 1880,5 b. 9 Nov 1857.5
Mary: In 1900, Mary was widowed and living in South Windsor with
children.
Children:
73. i. Samuel Gilbert9 Burnham b. 28 Jan 1883.
ii. Jennie Louise Burnham, b. 8 Feb 1884.5,34
74. iii. Henry Loomis Burnham b. 10 Oct 1885.
75. iv. Timothy Elmore Burnham b. 12 Nov 1887.
69. Elizabeth “Lizzie”8 Gowdy, (Frances Ann7 Burnham, Chester6, Zenas5,
Silas4, John3, John2, Thomas1).
She married Mr. Tryon.
Children:
i. Dorothy9 Tryon, b. c. 1904.
70. Jeanette Dorothy8 Gowdy, (Frances Ann7 Burnham, Chester6, Zenas5, Silas4,
John3, John2, Thomas1) b. 1867.
She married Lafayette Latham.
Children:
atham.
ii. Francis Latham.
Married Maude Healy.
iii. Iva Charlotte Latham, b. 1887, d. 1928 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.
She married Lawrence E. Blakely, married 1905 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.
71. Milly E.8 Pitkin, (William S.7, Leonard6, James5, Daniel (Ensign)4,
Esther Burnham3 Cadwell, Richard2 Burnham, Thomas1) b. 20 Jun 1889, d. 6 Feb
1929.
She must have had second marriage to a Pomeroy. re: family notes.
She married Albert Clark, married 23 Jan 1911.
Children:
i. Seymour9 Clark.
ii. A. Leslie Clark.
72. Edward Gardner Pitkin, (William S.7, Leonard6, James5, Daniel (Ensign)4,
Esther Burnham3 Cadwell, Richard Burnham, Thomas1) b. 5 Dec 1890 in Warehouse
Point, CT, d. 19 Jul 1954 in Hartford,CT, buried in Rose Hill, Rocky Hill,CT,
occupation “Statistician” – Typerwriter Factory.
There does not seem to be any connection with the surname Gardner in the
family. The theory is that Edward’s parents took his middle name from the street
that they lived on at the time of his birth: Gardner St.
He married Catherine (Kit) Hannon, married 28 Feb 1911 in Hartford,CT, b. 11
Feb 1888 in Hartford,CT, (daughter of Francis “Frank” J. Hannon and Katherine
(Kate) Scanlon) d. 15 Apr 1967 in Hartford,CT, resided 1137 Broad St. in
Hartford, Hartford, CT.41,
Catherine: In 1920, family lived next door to Kit’s brother, Patrick, and his
family. In 1930, family lived next door to Catherine’s mother and sister.
Children:
76. i. Howard F.9 Pitkin b. 13 Jan 1912.
77. ii. Mary C. (May) Pitkin b. 28 Apr 1913.
iii. Virginia A. Pitkin, b. 15 Sep 1915 in Hartford,CT, occupation
Secretary,Fuller Brush, resided 6 Griswold St. in Hartford, Hartford, CT, d. 7
Mar 2002 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.
Virginia worked for Fuller Brush for over 25 years. She was a communicant of
St. Luke’s church in Hartford, CT. Her many nieces and nephews called her “Gee
Gee”.
iv. Katherine M. Pitkin, b. 9 Sep 1918 in Hartford,CT, resided 6 Griswold ST
in Hartford,CT, occupation Exec.Sec. Hartford Ins.
78. v. Edward Gardner Pitkin Jr. b. 16 Oct 1920.
79. vi. William J. Pitkin Sr. b. 9 Oct 1925.
Generation Nine
73. Samuel Gilbert9 Burnham, (Samuel Timothy8, Timothy Elmore7, Zenas6,
Zenas5, Silas4, John3, John2, Thomas1) b. 28 Jan 1883 in South Windsor,
Hartford, Connecticut,5,34 resided in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon,35, occupation
Book keeper; Credit Manager.44
In Census records he is listed as “Samuel A.”.
In 1910, Samuel’s wife’s name is listed as Ophelia. In 1920 and 1930 it is
listed as Maude. But both “Ophelia” and “Maud” were born same year in
Connecticut. Not sure if they are the same person.
In 1910 and 1920, the family lived in Portland, Oregon. In 1930, they lived
in Astoria, Clatsop, Oregon.
He married Maud ?? Burnham, married c. 1905.
74. Henry Loomis9 Burnham, (Samuel Timothy8, Timothy Elmore7, Zenas6, Zenas5,
Silas4, John3, John2, Thomas1) b. 10 Oct 1885,5,34,35,44, occupation Carpenter;
Insurance Co Engineer.35,
In 1910, The family lived in East Hartford, CT.
In 1914-1915, two children were born in Canada.
In 1920, the family lived in Redford, Wayne Co, Michigan.
In 1930, they were back in Coventry,Tolland Co, Connecticut.
According to Henry’s draft registration, he worked for Traveler’s Insurance
Co. At the time of the draft registration in 1918, the family lived in Detroit,
Michigan.
Henry had blue eyes and light brown hair.
He married Florence ?? Burnham, married c. 1905 in Connecticut,35 b. c. 1886
in Connecticut.35
75. Timothy Elmore9 Burnham, (Samuel Timothy8, Timothy Elmore7, Zenas6,
Zenas5, Silas4, John3, John2, Thomas1) b. 12 Nov 1887 in South Windsor, CT,
US,5,34,45 resided in East Hartford, Hartford,CT, US,45 d. Feb 1977 in
Manchester, Hartford, CT, US, occupation Owned T.E. Burnham Insurance and
Realty.45
According to WWI Draft Registration card, Timothy was a Sgt. in the Signal
Corps for 5 yrs. He was described as short, stout, with blue eyes and brown
hair.
In 1920, the family lived in East Hartford and Timothy was an underwriter for
Traveler’s Insurance Co.
He married Susan G ?? Burnham, married c. 1913, b. c. 1887 in Connecticut, d.
13 Oct 1967 in Manchester, Hartford, CT.49
76. Howard F.9 Pitkin, (Edward Gardner8, William S.7, Leonard6, James5,
Daniel (Ensign)4, Esther Burnham3 Cadwell, Richard2 Burnham, Thomas1) b. 13 Jan
1912 in Hartford,Hartford, CT, d. 8 Mar 1988 in Hartford, Hartford, CT, buried
St. James Cem., resided 205 Vernon ST. in Vernon, Tolland, CT, occupation
Carrier; US Postal Servic.
In 1930, Howard was 18 and working as salesperson at a Soda Fountain.
He was an Army Air Corps verteran of World War II.
He married Helen Sullivan, b. 19 Nov 1907, d. 19 Nov 1992,49 occupation
Office-Sage Allen Co.
77. Mary C. (May)9 Pitkin, (Edward Gardner8, William S.7, Leonard6, James5,
Daniel (Ensign)4, Esther Burnham3 Cadwell, Richard2 Burnham, Thomas1) b. 28 Apr
1913 in Hartford,CT.
She married Robert Condron Sr., married 21 Jun 1941 in Hartford,CT, b. 3 Aug
1911, d. 1992, occupation Pratt & Whitney.
78. Edward Gardner9 Pitkin Jr., (Edward Gardner8, William S.7, Leonard6,
James5, Daniel (Ensign), 4Esther Burnham 3Cadwell, Richard2 Burnham, Thomas1) b.
16 Oct 1920 in Hartford,CT, d. 6 Dec 1982 in Hartford,CT, resided 142 Freeman
St. in Hartford, Hartford, CT, occupation City of Hartford Fireman.
He married Barbara Egan, married 9 Jun 1945, b. 3 Oct 1923.
79. William J.9 Pitkin Sr., (Edward Gardner8, William S.7, Leonard6, James5,
Daniel (Ensign)4, Esther Burnham3 Cadwell, Richard2 Burnham, Thomas1) b. 9 Oct
1925 in Hartford,CT, d. 7 Mar 1989 in Hartford,CT, resided 28 Chesterfield in
Wethersfield, Hartford, CT, occupation Recreation Director,Weth.
He married Katherine Sheehan, b. 17 Apr 1926 in Hartford,CT, (daughter of
James P. Sheehan and Margaret Donahue) d. 15 Sep 1981 in Hartford, Hartford, CT,
resided 28 Chesterfield in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.