The Republican journal., 1897-05-06

cessor of Congressman Milliken, was born
IN Llnneus, Maine, Nov p, 1S43. He was a
son of Parker P. and Caroline (Chick) Bur
leigh. He is descendant of Giles Burleigh.
who came from England to Ipswich, Mass
where he settled in 1913. James and Josiah
son and grandson of Giles, settled in New
Hampshire, the former in Exeter and the
latter in Newmarket. Thomas, son of Josiah
settled in Sandwich, n. H., in 1875, on what
is still known as Rurleigh Hill His grand
son, Moses Burleigh, moved to Palermo, Me-,
and had an active part in the organization
OF Maine as State. In 1880 he moved to
Llnneus. His son, Parker P, is yet living
in that town, and he has been prominently
identified in State affairs. His two sons,
Edwin c. and Albert A., are known
throughout the State, the former being the
subject of this SKETCH and the latter
one of the ori ginators and the president of
the Bangor q Aroostook Railroad.
Edwin G. was educated at Houlton Acade-
my, and afterward engaged in teaching and
land surveying. When the war broke out
he enlisted, but was rejected by the examin-
ing surgeon. He entered the adjutant-gen-
erals office as clerk, and remained until the
close of the war. In 1868 he married Mary
j. Bither of Linneus. In 1870 be was ap-
pointed clerk of the State land office at Ban
gor where he moved in 1872 In 1876. he
was chosen State land agent and served
three years. During that time, and until
1880, he was assistant clerk of the House. In
1850 he became clerk IN the State treasurer's
office and moved to Augusta. Five wears
latter he was elected State treasurer and
served with great ability His adninistra-
ton OF this office attracted attention to his
executive ability and knowledge of State
affairs, and in his second term he Was nolni-
mated for Governor, and elected in 1888. In
1890 he was reelected.
His administration was clean, able and
progressive During this period AZ, atta11Dt
1A to 1,yn to)f
to Portland, and was defeated largely
through his efforts. He secured an apDro-
prlatlon to enlarge the present capitol.
Through his influence the vote to locate the
muster field IN another part of the State was
changed, and under his direction the historic
Camp Keys was purchased. He was also
Instrumental in improving the State militia
During his term as Governor the site for
the new insane hospital at Bangor was pur-
chased.
Gov. Burleigh called attention to a need
for the revaluation of the State, with the re-
suit that it increased 73,OOO,OOO He
appointed the State commission on taxation
which recommended the board of State as
SCISSORS. During his last term the State
debt was refunded on his recommendation,
and an annual saving of S71 ,520 in the inter-
est account was made. In his inaugural in
1891 he strongly advocated the Australian
ballot system, and exerted his efforts to Sc
cure its adoption.
Mr.. Burleigh has never made any preten-
tions to being an orator. He may be termed
man of action, rather than of words. In
1892, he delivered an address at Linneus in
reply to the attack of the Democratic CUB
ernatorial nominee on Republican manage
ment of State affairs, which showed that be
can be an effective speaker when occasion
requires. His inaugural addresses We're
models of strength and clearness.
There is no stain on the private or public
life of ex-Gov. Burleigh He has a superb
physique, fine address, is courteous, kind
ly and democratic in his manner, being one
OF the most accessible of men, whether in or
out OF office. He is a vigorous and tenacious
political fighter, but always retains the re-
spect and good will of his opponents.
Since retiring from Office he has given
much attention to the general management
of the Kennebec Journal. He is a clear and
forcible writer. One of his sons, Clarence
B.. is editor of the paper; the other, Lewis
A, is member of the law firm of William
son & Burleigh, Mr. Williamson-son of
Judge Williamson of Belfast-being SON.
in-law of Mr.. Burleigh. His eldest daugh-
ter is the wife of DR.. B. J. Martin of Angus
ia. There are six children, the other mar
ried daughter being the wife of the Hon. By
ron Boyd, Secretary of State; the youngest,
Miss Ethylin, is attending school in Boston.
Boston Herald.