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A. R. BURR.
This well-known pioneer, who died at his residence in Lansing, June 2, 1885, was born in Harrisville township, Medina county, Ohio, April 22, 1818. He was educated in the common schools, and was married July 6, 1848, to Miss Catharine Foote of Southwick, Mass. He pursued the vocation of a farmer until elected sheriff of Medina county, which position he held four years. In 1854 he removed to Lansing, which became his permanent home. In 1855 he formed a partnership with George K. Grove in the hardware business, which continued two years. He served the old third ward as alderman for five years, and was postmaster for two years under President Lincoln. He resigned the latter position, and afterwards served for several years as a clerk in the auditor general's office. In 1872 he was elected sheriff of Ingham county, and served the people acceptably in that position for four years.
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