Legislator Details
Image Description:
Portrait of William Burnett scanned from Chapman (W) p.713.
Portrait of William Burnett scanned from Chapman (W) p.713.
William Burnett
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/21/1809
City: Phelps
County: Ontario County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/8/1856
City: Scio Township, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Ann Arbor, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Forest Hill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Helen, daughter of Gen. Philetus and Fawnia (Cole) Swift in 1828; children: 2, Henry Swift and Frances A.(Boyden)
Number of Children: 2
Background
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Occupation: farmer
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Biographical Sketch:
He was the son of General William and Apamsia (Granger) Burnett. His mother was the daughter of Gen. Granger, of Revolutionary fame. He brought his family to Michigan in 1835. He held all town offices including supervisor of Scio Township and was justice of the peace. At the time of his death he was treasurer of the Washtenaw County Agricultural and Horticultural Society.
Notable Facts:
He held all town offices including supervisor of Scio Township and was justice of the Peace
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Whig
Committees Served On: Supplies
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Scio
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw
District Description: Washtenaw County
Date Elected: 11/1/1847
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1848
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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