Cortland County NY

Biography of Eugene Burlingame

Eugene Burlingame, born on January 24, 1847, in Willet, New York, emerged as a prominent figure in Albany. Hailing from a pioneering New England family, he demonstrated industriousness and a passion for education early on. After teaching briefly, he pursued law at Albany Law School, graduating in 1871. Burlingame established a successful legal practice in Albany, excelling in trials against seasoned attorneys and gaining notable recognition for his work, including involvement in high-profile criminal cases.

Biography of Kinney, Asa, Hon.

Asa Kinney, born on May 21, 1810, in Homer, New York, was the fourth son of Abel and Freelove Kinney, early settlers of Cortland County. He received a common school education and was an active public servant throughout his life, serving in various roles including Justice of the Peace and member of the Wisconsin Territorial Legislature. Kinney also participated in the Civil War and later held positions in California and Kansas. His life was marked by public service, military engagement, and multiple marriages until his death in good health at age seventy-one.