About Edward I. Burhans
Lived 1804 – 1883 (aged 78). Edward I. Burhans was an American lawyer, politician and judge.
Edward I. Burhans (March 25, 1804 Roxbury, Delaware County, New York – January 21, 1883) was an American merchant and politician from New York.
Life He was the son of John E. Burhans (d. 1838) and Mary (DuBois) Burhans. He worked on a farm until the age of 21, and then became a merchant. He was a Justice of the Peace in Roxbury from 1829 to 1845, and Postmaster of Roxbury from 1837 to 1850. On October 15, 1837, he married Mary More (1818–1857), and they had several children.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Delaware Co.) in 1844. He was an associate judge of the Delaware County Court from 1845 to 1847.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (14th D.) in 1858 and 1859. On November 13, 1858, he married Charity Barnett (1819–1882).
He was again a member of the State Assembly (Delaware Co., 2nd D.) in 1868.
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American merchant and politician
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Edward I. Burhans was born on 25 March 1804 in Roxbury.
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Edward I. Burhans died on 21 January 1883.
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Edward I. Burhans was a lawyer, politician and judge.
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