William Appleton Burnham

Biography

William Appleton Burnham, born in 1852, lived through the rise of industrial America and the significant social shifts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Though the particulars of his life are not detailed here, his presence in Mount Auburn Cemetery aligns him with a community dedicated to remembrance and respect.

Burnham’s memory inspires reflection on the lives of those who quietly carried on traditions and responsibilities during generations of change.