Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 99, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 March 1910 — CAPT. BURNHAM DEAD. [ARTICLE]

CAPT. BURNHAM DEAD.

Old and Well Known Rensselaer Citizen Answers Last Roll Call. Capt. James A. Burnham, who hild been in declining health for several months and confined to his bed for the past few weeks, died at his home in this city at 3 p. m., Wednesday, aged 73 years and 9 months. The funeral was held yesterday at the Church of God, at 2 p. m., the services being conducted by Rev. Williams of Hillsboro, Ind., and interment made in Weston cemetery, the G. A, R„ of which deceased was a prominent member, having charge of the burial ceremonies. Mr. Burnham was a native of York county, Maine, and came to Rensselaer in the early 60’s. He served in the 87th Indiana Reg-ment in the civil war and was very active in grand army circles.

His wife died several years ago, and he leaves but one child, Mrs. Chas. Morlan of Rensselaer. Mrs. M. E. Spitler is a sister of deceased.