Introduction and Dedication Capt. Hiram Burt (1812-1866) Hiram Burt was born on November 3, 1812, in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, to Enos Burt (1760-1822) and Hannah Haskins (1774-1843).  He was the second youngest of 10 siblings and had 5 brothers and four sisters.  His father and grandfather, Captain Jacob Haskins, were both soldiers with the … Continue reading Captain Hiram Burt