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Submitted: 10/26/12 • Approved: 6/19/18 • Last Updated: 6/22/18 • R772512-G0-S3
PRIVATE
Company H 2 Cherokee Mounted Rifles
Civil War Confederate
November 27, 1819 - August 9, 1900
Husband of Malvina Burgess
*Obituary
Gentry Journal-Advance
Friday, August 17, 1900
BURGESS, William - Uncle William Burgess passed away last Thursday at about 10 a.m. at the ripe old age of eighty—one years. He had been confined to his bed about three years and for the past two years he was perfectly helpless. He had been a remarkably stout, rugged man all through life until his recent sickness. He served four years in the Confederate Army and had many hair breadth escapes and saw much service. He was a good neighbor and highly esteemed by all who knew him.
He was born November 27, 1819 in the state of __. Came to this country in 1839 and has lived here continually ever since. He leaves a wife and several grandchildren to mourn his demise. He embraced religion at Thornsberry Campground in 1868 and has lived a consistent christian life ever since, and just before he died he stated that he was prepared to go, which should be a consolation to his family and many friends. The writer extends sympathy to the bereaved widow and children, and trusts that they may bear their loss with the consolation that in their loss it is his gain.
*Obituary
Gentry Journal-Advance
Friday, August 17, 1900
(from Mason Valley) William Burgess, who has been a constant sufferer for the past three years, died Thursday the 9th at the age of 80 years, 7 months and 12 days. His remains were laid to rest in the Coffelt cemetery. Mr. Moefield officiated at the grave.
Source: Sons of Confederate Veterans, Benton County, Arkansas 2009
Compiled by William W Degge
Contributed on 10/26/12 by wfields55
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