Burnette

History of Ontario County, New York, part 2

History of Ontario County, New York

The History of Ontario County, New York genealogical section provides an extensive array of surnames, indicating the comprehensive nature of the section in Part 2. These genealogies not only serves as a reference for individuals researching family histories but also reflects the diverse settler and immigrant populations that have contributed to the fabric of Ontario County. Each surname represents a family’s journey, struggles, and contributions to the county’s development over centuries.

M. Thomas Burnette

Inf., Co. F, 81st Div., 322nd Reg.; of Durham County; son of O. D. and Mrs. W. I. Burnette Entered service Sept. 4, 1917, at Durham, N.C. Sent to Camp Jackson. Transferred to Camp Sevier, then to Camp Upton, N. Y. Sailed for France July 31, 1918. Promoted to rank of Sergt. June 28, 1918. Fought at Meuse-Argonne, St. Die Sector, Sept. 19 to 23, St. Die Sector Oct. 2 to 16, Somme Sector, Nov. 4 to 9 Meuse-Argonne, Nov. 9 to 11. Was with U. S. Military Mission. At Altclamm, Germany, from Feb. 8 to Aug. 17, 1919. Returned … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Hiram Burnette

Hiram, son of Thomas and Mary (Woodin) Burnette, was born in the town of Phelps, Ontario county, New York, died March 29. T893. He was a farmer and a member of the local Masonic lodge. He was also a member of the Universalist church and took a great interest in its affairs, being instrumental in building their new church at Newark, New York, of which he was a trustee. He married (first) Mary Ruperts and (second) Eliza Ann, daughter of Milton Parsons, of Columbia county, New York, who died January 13, 1910. Children by first marriage: Andrew J. and Mary … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Ulysses Grant Burnette

Ulysses Grant, son of Hiram and Eliza Ann (Parsons) Burnette, was born in the town of Phelps, Ontario county, New York. October 1, 1865, and is now (1910) living there. He received his education in the Union school of Phelps, and then worked a farm for twenty years. In 1907 the came to the village of Phelps, where he engaged in the coal and produce business with Charles D. White, under the firm name of White & Burnette. He was road commissioner for three years. He is a member of Sincerity Lodge, No. 200, Free and Accepted Masons, and at … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Frank H. Burnette

Frank H., son of Hiram and Eliza Ann (Parsons) Burnette, was born in the town of Phelps, Ontario county, New York, March 21. 1867, and is now (1910) living there. He was educated in the district school and in Cornell University. For eighteen years he was engaged in the state experimental work, having charge of the horticultural work in Louisiana until 1907. In that year he returned to the town of Phelps, where he is engaged in farming. He is a member of the American Pomological Society; a fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science: a member … Read more