Governor Burnett credited her with being instrumental in his lifetime achievements.

They had six children Dwight, Martha Letitia, Romeetta, John, Armstead and Sallie.

In the gold rush of 1849 they sailed from Oregon City, landing in San Francisco on June 1.

After Peter became governor, the Burnett's had a home built in Alviso, near the state capitol of San Jose.

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