Ellsworth Burnett

Ellsworth Burnett (August 5, 1836 – April 14, 1895) was an American politician and Wisconsin pioneer. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Pierce County in the 1877 session.

Ellsworth Burnett
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Pierce County district
In office January 1877 – January 1878
Preceded by	Christopher L. Taylor
Succeeded by	Charles A. Hawn
Personal details
Born	(1836-08-05)August 5, 1836 Madrid, New York, U.S.
Died	April 14, 1895(1895-04-14) (aged 58) Santa Rosa, California, U.S.
Resting place	Santa Rosa Odd Fellows Cemetery, Santa Rosa, California
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Amelia Frances Cox ​ (m. 1873)​
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Volunteers Union Army
Years of service	1862–1865
Rank	Captain, USV Brevet Major, USV
Unit	30th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry 37th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/wars	American Civil War

Early life

Burnett was born in Madrid, New York, though reports have differed on the exact date. He later moved to River Falls, Wisconsin.^[1]

Career

After moving to Wisconsin, Burnett became involved in the lumber and farming industries. During the American Civil War, Burnett originally enlisted with the 30th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment of the Union Army, where he became a sergeant. Later, he joined the 37th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment and was attached to the Army of the Potomac. He achieved the rank of captain and was brevetted a major for his performance during the Siege of Petersburg.

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.

Personal life

On November 24, 1873, Burnett married Amelia Frances Cox. Amelia Cox was a daughter of Charles B. Cox, another prominent pioneer settler of Pierce County, who also served in the Wisconsin Legislature.

Ellsworth Burnett died in Santa Rosa, California, on April 14, 1895.