Burritt, Henry

  • From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: See full biography at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Burritt
  • Wiki Biography:
    • Henry Burritt (August 26, 1791 – November 4, 1872) was a farmer and political figure in Upper Canada.
    • He was born in Augusta Township in 1791, the son of Stephen Burritt. He settled on a farm in Marlborough Township. In 1821, he was appointed justice of the peace in the Johnstown District. He was a member of the local militia, eventually becoming lieutenant-colonel. He was elected to the 13th Parliament of Upper Canada in an 1839 by-election after William Benjamin Wells was expelled from the assembly.
    • He died at Burritt’s Rapids in 1872.
  • Son of United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=1049
  • Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146501260/henry-burritt