Burr, Fred H., p. o. East Oakfield, N. Y., was born in Oakfield, April 1, 1857. His father, John Burr, was a native of Germany and came to Oakfield in 1850. He married Rachael Bobsin; were the parents of Minnie, Frank J. Fred H., August W., William N., John W. and Harmon J. Fred H. was educated in the common schools and engaged in farming. In 1881 he married Justina C., daughter of Frederick G. and Lucinda Craft of East Oakfield; they had one son, Orie E, born in 1884, who died in his fourth year. Mr. Burr is one of the representative farmers of Oakfield, of sterling integrity, always taking an interest in town affairs. He is a strong Republican and has been an efficient party worker.

Source: Our County and its people, A descriptive work on Genesee County, New York, Edited by: F. W. Beers, J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N. Y. 1890