| 词条 | Stephen Burritt |
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Stephen M. Burritt (1759 – January 13, 1844) was an early settler in eastern Ontario, Canada. BiographyOriginally from Connecticut, he fought on behalf of the British at the Battle of Bennington. After the war, he came to Upper Canada along the Saint Lawrence River. In 1793, he travelled up the Rideau River and settled with his family near the current site of the village of Burritts Rapids. He became a justice of the peace in the Johnstown District in 1800. In 1808, he was elected to represent Grenville County in the Assembly of Upper Canada. He commanded Fort Wellington at Prescott during the War of 1812. He died in Marlborough Township in 1844. His son Henry later also served in the legislative assembly. References
6 : 1759 births|1844 deaths|Members of the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada|United Empire Loyalists|People from Connecticut|People from Leeds and Grenville United Counties |
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