From the book History of Walworth County Wisconsin, by Albert Clayton Beckwith, 
publ. 1912 - Page 497

WILLIAM BURGIT, son of Jacob BURGIT and Mary GARDNER, was born at Richford, 
Tioga county, New York, December 6, 1818.  He came with his parents in 1837 to 
sections 29, 30, East Troy.  The claim included a good water power, near the 
village site.  His father, a prosperous and respected citizen, was born in 
1796; died March 21, 1870.  His mother was born in 1790; died June 4, 1858.  
William BURGIT married Maria Jane, daughter of James BURLEIGH and Dorcas V. 
CARR, January 14, 1862.  Their child, Edith F., is wife of Hubert Stephen 
BOVEE.  Mr. BURGIT died September 23, 1892.  Mrs. BURGIT was born September 17, 
1833; died January 21, 1911.  Mr. BURGIT served eleven terms as member of the 
county board.  In 1860 he contested with Judge SPOONER the nomination for 
assemblyman and, losing, ran independently, only to lose again.  In 1870 he was 
elected to the Assembly over James D. MERRILL and in 1874 over Perry G. 
HARRINGTON.
 
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