In the record of one hundred and sixty years, we find a few instances of official life in the family of Burnets. There have been two chief justices, four governors, five judges, five doctors, three colonels, three captains, three clergymen, some few deacons, a few merchants at home and abroad, an occasional justice of the peace, a few lawyers and some good mechanics. For the most part the Burnets occupy the post of honor known as quiet private citizens.
Another son, David Burnet, achieved even greater distinction. After filling many important public trusts, he finally became the first president of the short-lived republic of Texas, now a brilliant star in the constellation of American states. He also survived the Alamo.
http://sites.rootsweb.com/~njmorris/biographies/lewisbios1899/burnetfamily.htm
Over 50 Burnetts are buried in the Whippany Burying Yard
From Jack Kurz