Henry S. Burnett (1831 - 1864)

Born 13 Sep 1831 in Geneva, Ontario, New York, United States

Husband of Minerva Amsden (Boyden) Beckwith — married 25 Jan 1854 in Washtenaw County, Michigan

Died 1 Sep 1864 at age 32 in Jonesboro, Clayton, Georgia, United States

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Biography

He passed away in 1864. ^[1]

GAR Henry S. Burnett Post #278, Bay City, Michigan

George A. Allen (1834 - 1920) of Bay City, Michigan was a second lieutenant with the 10th Michigan Infantry, serving under Major Henry S. Burnett in the Civil War. ^[2] George Allen was the organizer of the Grand Army Post #278 in West Bay City which he named in honor of his old Major, Henry S. Burnett who was shot in the siege of Atlanta.

From Thomas Boyden and His Descendants Pgs. 105, 106:

186. Luther 7, son of John (84) and Eunice (Hayden) Boyden, b. Sept. 30, 1788, in Conway; d. Jan. 9, 1872, at Delhi Mills, Mich.; m. Aug. 6, 1811, Theodosia Bond, b. in Conway, Apr. 8, 1790, d. at Delhi Mills, Mich., Sept. 11, 1863. He removed from Conway to Michigan in 1826, and settled in Webster township, Washtenaw county. He was a successful farmer; his place has been known as "Boyden's Plains," and is now owned by his grandson, W. E. Boyden.

Children:

i. Mary Ann (8), b. July 12, 1812; d. Apr. 12, 1891, in Nebraska; m. Feb. 21, 1828, Francis Provost, of New York.

ii. Alexander (8), b. Apr. 14, 1814; d. Aug. 11, 1874, in Marion, Mich.; m. Mar. 31, 1835, Caroline Stolstierner, d. June 11, 1891, in Marion, Mich.

iii. Infant, b. Feb. 20, 1823; d. same day.

iv. Eunice Amelia (8), b. Mar. 26, 1824; d. Nov. 12, 1891; m. May 19, 1846, Harper Partridge.

v. Infant, b. and d. Oct. 18, 1825.

vi. John Augustus (8), b. June 18, 1827; d. Aug. 16, 1853, in California; m. Oct. 25, 1848, Aurelia Day.

vii. 337. Edward Luther (8), b. Apr 1, 1831.

viii. Minerva Amsden (8), b. Aug. 18, 1833; m. Jan. 25, 1854, Henry S. Burnett, who was major of the 10th Regt. Infantry, and was killed in the battle of Jonesboro; his widow married Rev. Sidney Beckwith, and Episcopal clergyman, now residing in Grand Rapids, Mich., as rector of Trinity Church.

From appended version by John K. Boyden, Pg. 69:

212. Luther Boyden ( John 6, John 5, Josiah 4, Jonathon (Captain) 3, Thomas 2, Thomas 1) was born September 30, 1788 in Conway, Massachusetts, and died January 09, 1872 in Delhi Mills, Michigan. He married Theodosia Bond August 06, 1811 in Conway, Massachusetts.

(Followed by notes copied from above.)

Children of Luther Boyden and Theodosia Bond are:

i. Mary Ann (8) Boyden, b. July 12, 1812; d. April 12, 1891, Nebraska; m. Francis Provost, February 21, 1828.

ii. Alexander Boyden, b. April 14, 1814; d. August 11, 1874, Marion, Michigan; m. Caroline Stolstiener, March 31, 1835.

iii. Infant Boyden, b. February 20, 1823; d. February 20, 1823.

iv. Eunice Amelia Boyden, b. March 26, 1824; d. November 12, 1891; m. Harper Partridge, May 19, 1846.

v. Infant Boyden, b. October 18, 1825; d. October 18, 1825.

vi. John Augustus Boyden, b. June 18, 1827; d. August 16, 1853, California; m. Aurelia Day, October 25, 1848.

vii. 419. Edward Luther Boyden, b. April 01, 1831, Webster, Washtenaw Co., Michigan; d. October 17, 1880, Webster, Washtenaw Co., Michigan.

viii. Minerva Amsden Boyden, b. August 18, 1833; m. (1) Henry S. Burnett; m. (2) Sidney (Rev.) Beckwith. Henry S. Burnett was a Major in the 10th Regiment Infantry and was killed in the battle of Jonesboro. Sidney (Rev,) Beckwith was an Episcopal clergyman who was rector of Trinity Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan (1900).

From Annual Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Michigan for the Years 1800 - , Appendix, Pg. 20:

Died; Major Henry S Burnett in action at Jonesboro Ga Sept 1 1864

From The Past and Present; Shiawassee County, Michigan, Pg. 64:

At Jonesboro, Georgia, on September 1st, the commanding officer of the regiment, Major Henry S. Burnett, formerly captain of the “Byron Guards,” was killed in a charge, across an open field, on the enemies’ works. It was claimed for the Tenth that in this action it took more prisoners than the number of men which it carried into the fight.

From Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Graves Registry ^[3]:

Residence: Goodrich, MI; Enlisted: Byron, MI; Pomotion: Major 16 Nov 1863; KIA Jonesboro, GA

From Congressional Serial Set, Pg. 655

While advancing from the position in the open field, the four right companies of the Tenth Regiment Michigan Veteran Volunteer Infantry became entangled in a jungle of briars, several rods in width, and were considerably delayed. They finally extricated themselves and got into their proper place on the left of the Sixtieth Illinois Infantry, advanced with that regiment, and finally took up a position along the first line of the enemy's works... The six left companies of the regiment, unaware of the delay on their right flank, pressed eagerly forward. Finding a gap between our brigade and General Baird's right flank, Major Burnett threw his regiment toward the left, filled the gap, and thus effectually secured the flank of General Baird's right brigade. After entering the woods... Colonel Este requested Major Burnett to form on the left of said brigade. The moment was portentous; delay would be disastrous. Major Burnett moved rapidly to the left, formed in the position desired, advanced, and secured a brilliant success, on a point where Colonel Este's men, before his arrival, saw nothing but destruction, and were ready to surrender. The Tenth Michigan advanced bravely, capturing the Second Kentucky Regiment and parts of the Ninth and Sixth Kentucky, with the battle-flag of the latter. The Second Kentucky tore their flag into shreds, thus preventing it from falling into our hands. The gallant and gentlemanly Major Burnett here fell, his head pierced by a rebel bullet while cheering on his men to storm the second line of earth-works. Captain Dunphy took command, led the charge in person, and routed the enemy after a desperate hand-to-hand fight. The regiment lost 2 commissioned officers (Burnett, Knox) and 17 enlisted men (Perrigo, Cummings, Landon, Thornton, Gibson, Russell, Maxfield, Mattoon, Stewart, Chamberlin, Wright, Jones, Reuhle, Graham, J Jones, Robinson, Watkins) killed, and 4 commissioned officers and 14 enlisted men wounded.

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Sources

• Thomas Boyden and His Descendants, compiled by Wallace C. Boyden, A.M., Merrill N. Boyden, and Amos J. Boyden, privately printed by T. R. Marvin & Son, Boston MA, 1901. Appended by John K. Boyden (1936-2002). Henry Burnett is the first husband of Minerva Boyden, the daughter of Luther Boyden, Record #186, Pgs. 105, 106. In the appended version, Luther is Record #212, Pg. 69.^[4]
• The Past and Present; Shiawassee County, Michigan, Historically, Together with Biographical Sketches of Many of its Leading and Prominent Citizens and Illustrious Dead, The Michigan Historical Publishing Association, Lansing, Michigan, Hammond Press, W. B. Conkey Company, Chicago (c1907)
• Congressional Serial Set: Chapter L, Reports Etc. Army of the Cumberland, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1892, Pg. 655.^[5]
• Michigan, County Marriage Records, 1822-1940: Henry S. Burnett and Minerva A. Boyden, 25 Jan 1854, Washtenaw County^[6]
• Annual Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Michigan for the Years 1800 - , Michigan. Adjutant-General's Dept., 1865.
• National Park Service: The Civil War, Soldier Details: Burnett, Henry S.^[7]
• Find A Grave: Memorial #30454540; Henry S. Burnett, Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta GA, Plot: E 6569

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Footnotes

1. ↑ Information from Sharon, Massachusetts, history and genealogy, and Boyden family researcher Nick Dann, 7 Feb 2018.
2. ↑ George Allen enlisted on October 20, 1861 in Flint, Michigan. On January 20, 1862 he was promoted to Quarter Master Sergeant. He transferred and was again promoted on March 31, 1863 to the 10 Michigan Infantry Company-C as a 2 Lieutenant. His discharge came on February 6, 1865.
3. ↑ SUVC Graves Registry: Henry S. Burnett
4. ↑ Thomas Boyden and His Descendants, Luther Boyden, Pg. 105
5. ↑ Congressional Serial Set, Chapter L, Pg. 655
6. ↑ Michigan County marriage collections; FHL microfilm 1019065
7. ↑ Soldier Details: Burnett, Henry S.