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Transcription contributed by Martie Callihan 11 March 2005 |
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The History of Warren County Ohio Part V. Biographical Sketches Wayne Township (Chicago, IL: W. H. Beers Co, 1882; reprint, Mt. Vernon, IN: Windmill Publications, 1992) |
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WILLIAM G. BURNET, farmer; P. O. Waynesville; born in Warren County June 25, 1819; is a son of Daniel and Ann (Gause) Burnet, he a native of New Jersey and she of Pennsylvania; the grandfather was Stephen Burnet. Daniel, with his family, emigrated to Ohio, and located at Waynesville about |
| 1801, being one of the early settlers of this township. He was a shoemaker by trade, but, after arriving in this county, he gave his attention to farming. They had a family of three sons and two daughters; two sons now survive— Stephen and William G. Mr. Burnet was a man of good education, and, in his early life while in his native State, taught school; was a devoted member of the Society of Friends—a man who never held or sought office; a very industrious man, prompt and exact in all his dealings; a good neighbor and a worthy citizen. Our subject grew to manhood, was married, Aug. 8,1840, to Elizabeth S.. daughter of John and Rachel (Proctor) Sinclair, natives of Pennsylvania, who first emigrated to Maryland; thence, in 1834, came to Warren County and lived and died on the place where their son Jacob now lives, at Waynesville. They had four sons and four daughters; three now survive—Rebecca P., Jacob and Elizabeth, who was born in Maryland June 25, 1818. Mr. Burnet and wife have had seven children; six now survive—Rachel, born May 4, 1843: Matilda, June 12, 1845, now Mrs. Elias Slack, living in Indiana; Eli D., Jan. 12, 1847; Martha E., Dec. 13, 1850; Mary J., Sept. 14, 1852, and Sarah E.. born Sept. 12, 1855; Charles S. (deceased) was born Nov. 27, 1841, grew to manhood, and, on the breaking-out of the war of the rebellion, enlisted, in November, 1861, in Company F, 34th O. V. I., and served nearly three years. when he was killed in the battle of Cedar Creek, Va., Oct. 19, 1864. Mr. Burnet first located on the place where his son Eli D. now lives, and resided there five years; thence bought and located upon the place where he now lives and has since resided. This place he purchased of the heirs of Noah Haines; it consists of 94 acres, which he took right in the woods; has cleared and brought most of it into cultivation; has erected good substantial buildings and made improvements until now he has a fine farm and a pleasant home and farmer's residence; and this he has accomplished mainly by his own labor and that of his family. Mr. Burnet and wife, like their ancestors were, are devoted members of the Society of Friends, and are among the best citizens of Wayne Township. |
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