“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1879. GEORGE W. BURCHARD, Secretary to Gov. Smith; born in Remsen, Oneida Co., N.Y., Dec. 26, 1835; was the son of Jabez and Lucy (Munger) Burchard; they came to Wisconsin in 1850, and located in Waukesha, where they resided for some time, and finally moved to Fox Lake, Dodge Co., where Mr. Jabez Burchard died, and the following year Mrs. Burchard died; both buried at that place. George W. received his early education in Chautauqua Co., N.Y.; is a graduate of Carroll College, Wisconsin, and was admitted to the bar in 1859. Married, Sept. 26, 1866, Miss Lucinda E. Charles, daughter of Mr. J.S. and Elizabeth (Wilcox) Charles, formerly of Ohio; they have five children - John C., born Sept. 26, 1867; Robert C., June 16, 1869; Henry C., Sept. 7, 1872; Frederick C., Nov. 22, 1874; Paul C., Sept. 8, 1876. He enlisted, Aug. 21, 1862, in the 29th W.V.I., under Capt. Dunham; served one year and was then appointed Major to the 59th Colored Troops; was afterward appointed to the staff of Gen. Randall, of Indiana; also the staff of Gen. Solomon. Held the position of Provost Marshal General under Gen. Randall, in Arkansas, one year; was mustered out in September, 1866. Was elected President of Fort Atkinson one term. Appointed Director of Wisconsin State Prison in 1876; appointed Secretary to Gov. Smith, of Wisconsin, in 1878; is a member of the Masons and the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Submitted by: Linda Pingel (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)