Chilo W. Burnham was born August 19, 1879 near Johnstown, Vermont. He came to Foster County with his parents in 1883 who settled on a homestead south of Carrington. He attended schools in Melville, Carrington and Minneapolis and in 1905 he graduated from the University of Minnesota.
On January 29, 1907 he married Jemima Buchanan. Jemima was born in 1882 in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of John and Margaret Buchanan Sr. She came to North Dakota with her parents in 1883.
Mrs. Burnham was her husband's assistant in his law office. He was Foster County Auditor while he studied law, States Attorney for twenty-five years, and also served as City attorney.
He was a charter member of Kiwanis Club and served in both local and district offices. Mrs. Burnham was an accomplished artist.
The Burnhams had three children: Jeanette, Lucille and Chilo Jr. Chilo Jr., also a lawyer, was associated with his father for several years.
Mr. Burnham died on August 13, 1960. Mrs. Burnham died on February 9, 1971. They are buried in Carrington Cemetery,
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 18B