Cumberland County, Maine - George N. and Frank H. Burnham
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Biography
George N. and Frank H. Burnham
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 214-215


George N. and Frank H. Burnham, of Bridgton, organizers of the Bridgton Machine
Company, are both natives of this village, the birth of the former having
occurred February 22, 1853, while the latter was born August 6, 1856. They are
of English extraction and of excellent pioneer ancestry, their paternal
grandfather, Nathaniel Burnham, having been a native of the town of Cumberland,
of which his parents were early settlers. Nathan Burnham, father of George and
Frank, was born in Bridgton, and here married Miss Hannah A. Perry, who bore him
five children, namely: Lizzie (deceased); Nellie E., wife of Frank P. Bennett;
George N.; Frank H.; and Alice (deceased).

George N. and his brother, Frank H. Burnham, acquired their education in the
public schools of their native town. In 1871 they entered upon a three years'
apprenticeship with S. A. Miller & Co., to learn the founder's and machinist's
trade, in both of which they became proficient, working for the above-mentioned
firm until 1887. The Bridgton Machine Company was then organized, Mr. Burnham
and his brother becoming co-partners. They are engaged in the manufacture of
turbine water-wheels, shingle and heading machines, and carry on a substantial
and lucrative business in general mill work of all descriptions, giving
universal satisfaction to their numerous customers and patrons.

George N. Burnham was married April 1, 1877, to Miss Ella M. Brackett, a native
of Casco, Me. In politics he is a Democrat, and, socially, is a member of the
Masonic Order, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and of the Knights of
Pythias. Frank H. Burnham was united in marriage August 8, 1884, to Miss Addie
Tucker, of Scarboro, Me.; and their wedded life has been brightened by the birth
of one daughter, Myrtle A. Socially, Mr. Burnham, like his brother, belongs to
the Masons and to the Odd Fellows, being a popular member of both organizations.