Charles H. Burns
Charles H. Burns, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Atwater, Portage Co., Ohio, October 15, 1831, son of John and Betsey Burns, both of whom died in this county, former, who was a native of Virginia, in 1854, latter, a native of Connecticut, in 1850. Our subject was united in marriage December 26, 1858, with Susan Kendrick, born in Brimfield Township, this county, March 16, 1839, daughter of David and Jane Kendrick, former a native of New Hampshire, the latter of Ireland, and who both died in Kent, Ohio, the father in 1876, the mother in 1879. To Mr. and Mrs. Burns have been born three children: Raymond C, Ethel and Vactor A. Mr. Burns has been a farmer all his life, and has bought and sold considerable real estate. He is now filling his fourth term as Trustee of this township. He has also been a member of the Board of Education, and these positions he has filled with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885