Ellsworth Burnett

Ellsworth Burnett was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Burnett was born in Madrid, New York, reports have differed on the exact date. He later moved to River Falls, Wisconsin.[1] There, he became involved in the lumber and farming industries. During the American Civil War, Burnett originally enlisted with the 30th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army, where he became a sergeant. Later, he joined the 37th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment and was attached to the Army of the Potomac. He would achieve the rank of captain and was brevetted a major for his performance during the Siege of Petersburg. On November 24, 1873, Burnett married Amelia Frances Cox. He died on April 14, 1895.

Political career

Burnett was a member of the Assembly during the 1877 session.[2] Previously, he had been Sheriff of Pierce County from January 1, 1872 until January 1, 1873. He was a Republican.

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References
  1. THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (16th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1877. p. 471.
  2. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 127.
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