Hirnrich Burmeister was born about 1645 in Alt Surchow, Germany. He had five children. His daughter, Catherine married Jacob Canseyer.

  1. Jacob Burmeister - born September 1669
  2. Marie Burmeister - born June 1671
  3. Catherina Burmeister - born March 23, 1674 (Great-great grandmother of August Heiden)
  4. Anna Burmeister - born November 1675
  5. Wilhelm Burmeister - born December 1678