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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• The Civil War and Northwest Wisconsin