Lang, H. O., ed. "The History of the Willamette Valley, Being A Description of the Valley and its Resources, with an account of its Discovery and Settlement by White Men, and its Subsequent History; Together with Personal Reminiscences of its Early Pioneers." Portland, OR, Geo. H. Himes, Book and Job Printer, 1885. p. 652. GEORGE W. BURNETT Born in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1811; lived, the first year of his residence in Oregon, on Tualatin Plains. In 1847 moved to Yamhill County; was a farmer. Served during the Cayuse war as captain of the company organized in Yamhill and Washington counties. Returned to Yamhill County after the war, where he spent the remainder of his life. He served one term in the Legislature. Married Miss Sidney Younger in 1831, and seven children were born to them, four of whom now live -- Anna Mary, Lucretia, Emily J., and George H. Mrs. Burnett lives in McMinnville. Mr. Burnett died in --------. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in June 2008 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.