Charles Henry Burns[3] (January 19, 1835 – May 22, 1909)[3] was an American attorney and politician who served in the New Hampshire Senate and as the United States Attorney for the District of New Hampshire.[1]
Charles Henry Burns | |
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| 23rd United States Attorney for the District of New Hampshire[1] | |
| In office 1881[1]–1885 | |
| Preceded by | Ossian Ray |
| Succeeded by | John Samuel Hatch Frink |
| Member of the New Hampshire State Senate[1] | |
| In office 1873[1]–1873[1] | |
| Member of the New Hampshire State Senate[1] | |
| In office 1879[1]–1879[1] | |
| Treasurer of Hillsborough County, New Hampshire[1] | |
| In office 1864[1]–1865[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 19, 1835 Milford, New Hampshire |
| Died | May 22, 1909 Wilton, New Hampshire |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah N. Mills, m. January 19, 1856[2] |
| Alma mater | Harvard Law School, 1858. |
| Occupation | Attorney |
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Early life edit
Burns was born in Milford, Massachusetts,[3] to Charles A. and Elizabeth (Hutchinson) Burns[3] on January 19, 1835.[4] He spent his early life on his father's farm.[4] From the age of seventeen, to when he was twenty one, Burns taught school in Ashby, Massachusetts, New Ipswich, New Hampshire, and Lyndeborough, New Hampshire.[5]
Early legal career edit
Burns graduated from Harvard Law School in 1858. In May 1858 he was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar at Suffolk County, Massachusetts.[3] Early in 1859, Burns was admitted to the New Hampshire Bar,[3] and in January 1859[5] he began practicing law in Wilton, New Hampshire.[3]
Family life edit
Burns married Sarah N. Mills on January 19, 1856. They had eight children.[2]
Public service edit
County Solicitor edit
In 1864 and 1865, Burns was appointed as the County Treasurer of Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.[1]
County Treasurer edit
In 1876, Burns was appointed as the County Solicitor of Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.[1] Burns was subsequently elected twice to this position after the state constitution was changed to make this an elective office.[1]
New Hampshire Senate edit
Burns was a member of the New Hampshire Senate in 1873 and in 1879.[1] Burns was the Charmain of the Judiciary Committee during both of his terms in the Senate.[1]
US Attorney edit
In February 1881, Burns was appointed the United States Attorney for the District of New Hampshire. Burns was reappointed in February 1881,[1][3] he served as United States Attorney for six years[1] because he resigned in his second term.[3]
Death edit
Burns died at Wilton, New Hampshire, on May 22, 1909.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t Ramsdell, George Allen (1909), The History of Milford, Milford, New Hampshire: Town of Milford, New Hampshire, p. 417
- ^ a b Ramsdell, George Allen (1901), The History of Milford, Milford, New Hampshire: Town of Milford, New Hampshire, p. 418
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j The Harvard Graduates Magazine Association (September 1909), News from the Classes, Non Academic, The Harvard Graduates Magazine, Vol. XVIII. 1909–1910, Boston, Massachusetts: The Harvard Graduates Magazine Association, p. 182
- ^ a b Ramsdell, George Allen (1901), The History of Milford, Milford, New Hampshire: Town of Milford, New Hampshire, p. 415
- ^ a b Ramsdell, George Allen (1901), The History of Milford, Milford, New Hampshire: Town of Milford, New Hampshire, p. 416
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