DAR #A017674

Ammi Burnham was born before 24 Mar 1734, in the community of Chebacco Parish, Ipswich, Essex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England. He was baptized on March 14, 1734, at the Chebacco Parish Church, the son of Solomon Burnam and Mehitable Emmerson. Ammi died on March 16, 1785, in Ipswich, Massachusetts. It is not known exactly where he is buried.

Ammi was a yeoman farmer and enlisted as a private in the Revolutionary War in Ipswich, Massachusetts on March 19, 1776, under Captain David Gidding’s Company. He served 8 months, he was discharged on November 18, 1776. Yeoman farmers served as Citizen Soldiers in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

Ammi married Martha Foster (1733-1786), published their intention to marry in Ipswich on 9 Oct 1756 and married on October 26, 1756, at the Chebacco Parish Church, Ipswich. Together they had 7 known children, all of them were baptized at the Chebacco Parish Church. They were Ammi Jr 23 Nov 1760, Mary 4 Jul 1762, Solomon b 1770, Rebecca b 25 Jul 1773, Rebecca b 17 Jul 1774, John b 25 Jul 1779, and an unnamed child b 1780 and d 13 Sep 1780.

Ammi inherited land, a house and half interest in a gristmill from his father Solomon Burnham. Ammi was considered to be a yeoman farmer and a retailer. The Burnham’s in the area were known as weavers. Yeoman farmers usually owned 50-200 acres worked by family members. A farmer yeoman was highly respected and trusted and helped in fighting for justice.

Note: Ammi Burnham’s son, Ammi Jr, also served in the Revolutionary War. At this time Ammi Burnham is red flagged. Researchers are trying to get proof of this ancestor. Ammi Burnham is now closed to future applicants. Future applicants must provide proof of service and conclusive documentation that meets current DAR standards.