John S. Burnsides, P. O., Marshall. Son of Archibald and Susan Burnsides, of Rockingham county, Virginia, was born in this county, October 14, 1840, where he parents had moved in 1826, and where his mother died in 1851. He is thoroughly identified with the interests of this county, having been born and bred on the soil. He was raised on his father’s farm near Miami, where he lived until the war. He identified himself with the Union, and volunteered under Capt. Love; then served under Capt. Wightman. Served through the war, came home and December 25, 1865, was married to Miss Laura Hisle, daughter of Jesse and Ann Hisle, of Virginia. They have five children: John W., Sue A., Charles H., and Harry W.
