Effie Agnes (Sherman) Burnham (abt. 1871 - abt. 1940)

Born about 1871 in Armenia Township, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Bert Burnham — married 29 Apr 1899 in West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Descendants

Died about 1940 at about age 69 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Effie is enumerated in the 1880 household of her parents at Armenia Twp., Bradford Co., Pennsylvania. The Sherman family is farming. The 1880 census data follows: Simeon Sherman Self M 40 PA Emma Sherman Wife F 32 PA Wesley Sherman Son M 12 PA May Sherman Dau F 10 PA Effie Sherman Dau F 8 PA Milton Sherman Son M 7 PA Frank Sherman Son M 4 PA Florence Sherman Dau F 0 PA

Effie married Bert A Burnham on 29 Apr 1899 at West Chester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania. He was aged 23 years and she was aged 24 years. They were both of Armenia Twp., Bradford Co., Pennsylvania. His occupation was farmer and her occupation was school teacher. His parents are identified as John M Burnham and E S Burnham. Her parents are identified as Simon Sherman and Emma Sherman.

Effie gave birth to at least 4 children, named Margaret E, Florence J, Wallace J, and Cylde A Burnham.

Effie and Burdis are enumerated as Boarders in the 1900 household of Morris Kreider at South Annville Twp., Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania. Burdis' occupation is Creamery Man. The 1900 census data follows: Morris D Kreider Head M 40 PA Marie K Kreider Wife F 35 PA Elizabeth M Kreider Dau F 3 PA Burdis A Burnham Boarder M 26 PA Effie A Burnham Wife F 28 PA Margaret E Burnham Dau F 0 PA Sarah J Hoverter Boarder F 42 PA

Effie, Bert and 4 children are enumerated in the 1920 at Armenia Twp., Bradford Co., Pennsylvania. Bert's occupation is Farmer, Dairy Farm. The 1920 census data follows: Bert A Burnham Head Male 44 PA Effie A Burnham Wife Female 47 PA Margret E Burnham Dau Female 19 PA Florence J Burnham Dau Female 18 PA Wallace J Burnham Son Male 12 PA Clyde A Burnham Son Male 10 PA

Effie died aged about 69 years.

Sources

• findagrave.com/memorial/99206374/effie-agnes-burnham