John Daniel Burgess (1829 - 1908)
John Daniel Burgess (1829 - 1908)
Posted by Laura Steverson, May 10, 2001
Death of John Burgess
John D. Burgess, age 79 years, 1 month and 8 days, died lastSaturday, February 15, at the home of his son, Fred, in Jo Daviess township,death resulting from apoplexy.
The late Mr. Burgess was born at Hoosic, Rensselaer County,New York, January 7, 1829. He wasmarried the first time to Miss Orilla Shellen, while residing in the state ofNew York. One child was born to theirunion, but died in infancy. His secondmarriage took place in Minnesota, to Miss Mary Whiteman. There were six children, four girls and twoboys. The former are: Mrs. W. Priest, Mrs. A. B. Miner and MissLottie Burgess all residing in North Dakota and Mrs. Addison Oothoudt, of Morrisoncounty, this state. Fred and AlbertBurgess both reside in Jo Daviess township. He has one sister, Mrs. Jane Franklin, mother of Dr. A. J. and ErnestFranklin, of this city. He also leavesa brother Harvey Burgess of Nebraska.
The funeral services were held at the Verona school housethis Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, the Baptist pastor of the Huntley churchofficiating. Interment was made at theVerona Cemetery.