Charles Burr

Charles was born on April 21, 1821 in Chesterfield, MA to Oliver and Sally Burr.

He married Lucinda Goddard in Providence, RI on January 21, 1844. Both gave their residence as Grafton, MA. They were members of the United Methodist Church. In 1850 the family was living in Sutton, MA. Charles and Lucinda had eight children ranging in age from 15 to 1 on the 1860 US Census. Charles and his oldest son Oliver are listed as shoemakers, and they were living in Millbury, MA.

In February of 1864 Charles was mustered in to Company E of the 57th Massachusetts Infantry. He was killed in service to his country during the Battle of the Wilderness in May 6, 1864. His body was never recovered.

The town of Millbury, MA placed a white bronze cenotaph in the West Millbury Cemetery to honor his sacrifice.