Alfred A. Burnham
1819–1879 (age 60)
Biography
Alfred A. Burnham devoted his life to public service, combining a thoughtful legal mind with compassionate leadership. He earned the respect of colleagues and constituents alike through his steady work in the state legislature, where he sought practical solutions for the challenges facing Connecticut families during a time of great change.
Burnham’s legacy lives on in the example he set of dedication to the common good, refusing personal flourish in favor of doing the hard work of governance and upholding the ideals of the republic.