Franklin

BURLESON, George W.

Encyclopedia Vermont Biography: A Series of Authentic Biographical Sketches 
of the Representative Men of Vermont and Sons of Vermont in Other States. 
Dodge. Burlington: Ullery Publishing Company, 1912, pp 134-135

George W. BURLESON, lawyer, East Fairfield [Franklin County, Vermont], was 
born 23 March 1845 at West Berkshire [Franklin County, Vermont], son of Caleb 
N. and Amanda (BOWDISH) BURLESON. Educated at Franklin Academy, and St. 
Mary's College; studied law with Fitch & Newton, Highgate [Franklin County]; 
admitted to Vermont Bar of County and Supreme Courts 1867; U. S. Circuit and 
District Courts 1877; member of firm of Ballard & Burleson twenty years. He 
[George W. BURLESON] enlisted in the First Regiment, Vermont Volunteer 
Infantry, 08 May 1861; served a three-month enlistment; re-enlisted 15 
October 1861 in the Sixth Vermont Volunteer Infantry; mustered into service 
the same day; served continuously until the close of the war; was at 
different times private, sergeant, quartermaster sergeant, first lieutenant, 
and captain; was wounded three times during the war. This regiment was part 
of the Second Brigade of the Second Division of the well-known Sixth Corps of 
the Army of the Potomac.

In 1865 he [George W. BURLESON] married [Miss?] Irene E. SPAULDING, of 
Franklin [Franklin County, Vermont]; they have three children: Emma I. Hill, 
Eugene H. and George S. [Submitter assumes "Hill" is not Emma's married 
surname; middle initial of Eugene may also be "Hill."] Democrat; was states 
attorney Franklin County, 1864; deputy collector and inspector U. S. customs 
in charge of subport of St. Albans, 01 March 1886 to 01 January 1903; then 
appointed special deputy in the office of the collector for the district of 
Vermont at Burlington; now holding that position. In religious belief an 
Episcopalian. Member of Grand Army of the Republic; Loyal Legion; past 
master Eagle Lodge No. 67, Free & Accepted Masons, of East Fairfield; past 
high priest Champlain Chapter No. 1, Royal Arch Masons, St. Albans; past 
thrice illustrious master Columbus Council No. 1, Royal & Select Masons, St. 
Albans; 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly