Home > United States of America > New Hampshire > Hillsborough County > Milford > Union Street Cemetery > Peter Burns

Peter Burns

View larger map

Birth	:	25 Apr 1789 Milford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA
Death	:	18 Oct 1865 New Hampshire, USA
Burial	:	Union Street Cemetery, Milford, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8317909, -71.6525269
Plot	:	32
Description	:	Son of John Burns, III, and Grisey (Patterson) Burns, he was a farmer. He was a captain in the NH militia. Captain Peter Burns is known as the father of the granite industry. He was a pioneer in the granite business and had opened a quarry on his farm in the southwestern portion of Milford on Burns land which was where John Burns had originally settled and which had been handed down from generation to generation. (This today would be in the area of Burns Rock off Armory Road). "It is a rugged rise of land and forms a part... Read More	Son of John Burns, III, and Grisey (Patterson) Burns, he was a farmer. He was a captain in the NH militia. Captain Peter Burns is known as the father of the granite industry. He was a pioneer in the granite business and had opened a quarry on his farm in the southwestern portion of Milford on Burns land which was where John Burns had originally settled and which had been handed down from generation to generation. (This today would be in the area of Burns Rock off Armory Road). "It is a rugged rise of land and forms a part of a chain of hills that reaches back in a southerly direction" states the Ramsdell Town History. He was succeeded by his sons John M and Luther M. Burns after his death in 1865. Captain Peter Burns was born in Milford April 25, 1789. They lived on the family farm. He was considered an industrious and hard working man engaged in farming and later in his life in the granite industry. Peter was a captain in the state Militia and commanded a company of light artillery after he was drafted into the War of 1812, serving either for a 60 day or 90 day service. He was stationed in Portsmouth where the soldiers were discharged before the expiration of their term of enlistment. He married Sally Dunklee November 27, 1810 and they raised seven children. In 1831 Peter was one of the original members of the Milford Lyceum, which was one of the most important organizations in town. He was part of the anti-slavery movement in Milford in 1843. Info from: History of Milford and the Family Register, Ramsdell, p. 613.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Peter Burns's memorial?
Peter Burns's memorial is located at: Union Street Cemetery, Milford, Hillsborough County, USA.
When did Peter Burns death?
Peter Burns death on 18 Oct 1865 in New Hampshire, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Peter Burns's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8317909
Longitude: -71.6525269

Family Members:

Parent

John Burns III

(1763 - 1828)

Spouse

Sally Duncklee Burns

(1791 - 1870)

Siblings

John Burns IV

(1786 - 1820)

Asa Burns

(1791 - 1792)

Children

Sally Jane Burns Daniels

(1811 - 1878)

Peter Patterson Burns

(1815 - 1869)

(1817 - 1818)

(1822 - 1906)

(1827 - 1909)

(1829 - 1900)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elm Street Cemetery
Milford, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8358400, -71.6538500

2. West Street Cemetery
Milford, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8342209, -71.6582108

3. Riverside Cemetery
Milford, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8281700, -71.6323700

4. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Amherst, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8368988, -71.6231003

5. North Yard Cemetery
Milford, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8495320, -71.6750620

6. Forestview Cemetery
Amherst, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8361017, -71.6088011

7. Meadow View Cemetery
Amherst, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8640200, -71.6320200

8. Amherst Town Hall Burying Ground
Amherst, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8642464, -71.6237869

9. Cricket Corner Cemetery
Amherst, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8355200, -71.5945600

10. Perham Corner Cemetery
Lyndeborough, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8616100, -71.7160800

11. North Cemetery
Hollis, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7818300, -71.6020300

12. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Wilton, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8382988, -71.7382965

13. Laurel Hill Cemetery
Wilton, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8386002, -71.7422028

14. Greenlawn Cemetery
Mont Vernon, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8953018, -71.6781006

15. Johnson Corner Cemetery
Lyndeborough, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8892700, -71.7317200

16. Reeds Graveyard
Merrimack, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8114014, -71.5369034

17. South Yard Cemetery
Wilton, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8274994, -71.7716980

18. Vale End Cemetery
Wilton, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8436012, -71.7733002

19. Pratt Cemetery
Mason, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7708015, -71.7427979

20. Pratt Annex Cemetery
Mason, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7701440, -71.7431980

21. Lakeside Cemetery
Brookline, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7373200, -71.6813700

22. South Cemetery
Lyndeborough, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8807900, -71.7680400

23. Bowers Cemetery
Merrimack, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8976700, -71.5515400

24. East Cemetery
Hollis, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7483400, -71.5781100