James Knox Polk Burns
Sex: M
Birth: ABOUT 1846 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi
Death: bef ORE 1890
Burial: Burns Cem. (Fort Polk #1), Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Service: CO E 17th Regiment, Texas Infantry (Allen's) CSA
Marriage: Sarah Elizabeth Biggs b: 20 NOV 1847 in Texas
Married: 26 MAY 1866 in Nacogdoches County, Texas 1
Children
John Wilson Burns b: 6 SEP 1867 in Texas
Celia J. Burns b: ABOUT 1870 in Texas
Naomia A. Burns b: ABOUT 1872 in Texas
Caroline E. (Carrie) Burns b: 2 JAN 1876 in Texas
Mary (Mollie) King Burns b: ABOUT 1878 in Nacogdoches County, Texas
John F. Burns b: ABOUT 1881 in Louisiana
Ellen A. Burns b: ABOUT 1884 in Texas∼Enlisted in the Confederate Army Nov. 9, 1863. Texas Mounted volunteers 4th Regiment. His officers were Capt. W.L. Alexander, Wm. P. Hardeman, a Colonel. By order of Gen Magruder he was furloughed Feb. 29, 1864 and returned to his home near Douglas, Tx, Nacogdoches, County. Moved to Sabine Couty, Tebo, Texas soon after his father John Richmond Burns moved there. John Burns and Joseph Burns also moved to Tebo at the same time J.R. moved there. Andrew Caddell Burns was 14 or 15 years of age when the family family to Tebo.
Submitted by Monty Rue Van Eman
The following obiturary notices was published in the Jan. 9, 1889 issue of the "Signs of the Times", a weekly paper devoted to the old school Baptist cause and was publised in Middletown, NY. My great grandfather, James Knox Polk Burns, was a subscriber t this publication. The writer of the article is John William Burns, my great uncle.
Dear Editors: I beg space to record the deaths of four of my dearest relatives.
My devoted father, James Knox Polk Burns, departed this life on June 5, 1888. He was born in Tippah County, Mississippi, Aug. 4, 1845 and moved with his parents, John Richmond and Elizabeth J. Burns to Nacogdoches County, Texas, where he was reared to manhood. In 1866 he was married to Miss Sarah E. Biggs, with whom he was spared to dwell until his death. About the year 1866, he joined the Primitive Baptist Church, with whom he remained, with my mother. In 1872, we moved to San Augustine County and then to Sabine County. About the year 1876, he was ordained to the work of the ministry and devoted much of his time to that calling. In the winter of 1879, he moved to Vernon Parish, Louisiana, where he died. He was a strong advocate of the doctrine of the predestination of all things. He was willing to sacrifice time and ease for the comfort of his brethren, whom he so much esteemed. During the last few years of his life his mind seemed to be entirely on things of a religious character. The last few months of which his theme was the resurrection of the dead. His last sermon was on his dying bed, a day or two before he died. His voice was weak and faint and his words almost inaudible, but he understood to be speaking on the resurrection. His closing prayer was on the day before his death.
Father was a friendly and obliging neighbor, a devoted husband, and a kind father of eight children, only four of whom survive. One, a little son, died at a tender age, and was buried near our old home in Texas. Another, a little girl, died when young, and was buried near our present home, where the father new lies.
Celia J. Burns, preceded our father three days. She was born in Nacogdoches County, Texas Oct. 21, 1869 and died June 2, 1888, aged eighteen years seven months and eleven days.
She was not a member of the church, but a remarkable change was noticed in her conversation and religious interest. She bore her sickness without complaining, although she suffered greatly and seemed conscious that she must soon faint and die. Death had lost its sting. Her mortal body was laid by the side of that of her little sister, the place of her own location.
Naomi A. Burns, the second daughter, was born in the same county, Jan. 28, 1872 and died July 28, 1888. Her age was sixteen years and six months. She had never joined any church, but in conversation manifested deep thought and sincere reflection. She bore her sickness with much patience and fortitude and when death called for her departure she orally responded with rejoicing. Her joy seemed more than she could tell. She told us not to grieve for her, and gave a word of comfor to the heart-burdened writer, which was, "Grieve no more for your sins; God has forgiven you them all." To the last she rejoiced in the beauty of her departed sister and father, the Saviour and all his angels, pointing to one beauty after another beyond this dying world, as if looking acress the shadow of perishable time to the sunny shore, where is bliss forevermore. She bade us adieu and told us to bury her by the side of the dear one departed.
Rebecca Burns, the kind wife of the sorrow-stricken writer, whose society I had enjoyed but a short time, having been joined in marriage on January 18, 1888, died May 25, 1888.
She was the daughter of Elder David and Hester Richey. She was not known to the visible church, but her walk was consistent in her ways. She was kind in her manner, and beloved by all who know her. It was our lot to dwell together but four months until she was taken sick, from which she never recovered. She bore her sickness with much fortitude. Although she suffered greatly, she seemed at ease in spirit, and spoke but little of getting well. When she saw me wiping away the fast falling tears of sorrow, she would answer in a quiet, peaceful tone, "I am not scared at all. We must all die." When, as it seemed, she became convinced that the time of her departure was near, she expressed herself as being willing to go, and rejoiced in a living hope beyond. At one time, she asked my since-departed father, in a child-like manner, if he was willing to die. He promplty answered that if it was his appointed time he thought he would be willing. She clasped her feeble hands with joy, as she had found a witness in a living hope, and rejoiced, and praised God for his goodness. She was a dear companion, an appreciated daughter by both her parents who were with her in her sickness, together with many friends.
We are left to mourn the absence of our loved ones, but hope that our earthly loss is their eternal gain. With patience we mush wait our appointed time. Earth has been robbed of its endearments, and no place here is dear, nor treasures real, save one not wrought nor merited by wretched sinners, but compassionately provided for the chosen ones, called, qualified and made meet. We hope to be remembered in our bereavements, a mother, three little sisters, and many friends and relatives.
John W. Burns
Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Sex: M
Birth: ABOUT 1846 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi
Death: bef ORE 1890
Burial: Burns Cem. (Fort Polk #1), Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Service: CO E 17th Regiment, Texas Infantry (Allen's) CSA
Marriage: Sarah Elizabeth Biggs b: 20 NOV 1847 in Texas
Married: 26 MAY 1866 in Nacogdoches County, Texas 1
Children
John Wilson Burns b: 6 SEP 1867 in Texas
Celia J. Burns b: ABOUT 1870 in Texas
Naomia A. Burns b: ABOUT 1872 in Texas
Caroline E. (Carrie) Burns b: 2 JAN 1876 in Texas
Mary (Mollie) King Burns b: ABOUT 1878 in Nacogdoches County, Texas
John F. Burns b: ABOUT 1881 in Louisiana
Ellen A. Burns b: ABOUT 1884 in Texas∼Enlisted in the Confederate Army Nov. 9, 1863. Texas Mounted volunteers 4th Regiment. His officers were Capt. W.L. Alexander, Wm. P. Hardeman, a Colonel. By order of Gen Magruder he was furloughed Feb. 29, 1864 and returned to his home near Douglas, Tx, Nacogdoches, County. Moved to Sabine Couty, Tebo, Texas soon after his father John Richmond Burns moved there. John Burns and Joseph Burns also moved to Tebo at the same time J.R. moved there. Andrew Caddell Burns was 14 or 15 years of age when the family family to Tebo.
Submitted by Monty Rue Van Eman
The following obiturary notices was published in the Jan. 9, 1889 issue of the "Signs of the Times", a weekly paper devoted to the old school Baptist cause and was publised in Middletown, NY. My great grandfather, James Knox Polk Burns, was a subscriber t this publication. The writer of the article is John William Burns, my great uncle.
Dear Editors: I beg space to record the deaths of four of my dearest relatives.
My devoted father, James Knox Polk Burns, departed this life on June 5, 1888. He was born in Tippah County, Mississippi, Aug. 4, 1845 and moved with his parents, John Richmond and Elizabeth J. Burns to Nacogdoches County, Texas, where he was reared to manhood. In 1866 he was married to Miss Sarah E. Biggs, with whom he was spared to dwell until his death. About the year 1866, he joined the Primitive Baptist Church, with whom he remained, with my mother. In 1872, we moved to San Augustine County and then to Sabine County. About the year 1876, he was ordained to the work of the ministry and devoted much of his time to that calling. In the winter of 1879, he moved to Vernon Parish, Louisiana, where he died. He was a strong advocate of the doctrine of the predestination of all things. He was willing to sacrifice time and ease for the comfort of his brethren, whom he so much esteemed. During the last few years of his life his mind seemed to be entirely on things of a religious character. The last few months of which his theme was the resurrection of the dead. His last sermon was on his dying bed, a day or two before he died. His voice was weak and faint and his words almost inaudible, but he understood to be speaking on the resurrection. His closing prayer was on the day before his death.
Father was a friendly and obliging neighbor, a devoted husband, and a kind father of eight children, only four of whom survive. One, a little son, died at a tender age, and was buried near our old home in Texas. Another, a little girl, died when young, and was buried near our present home, where the father new lies.
Celia J. Burns, preceded our father three days. She was born in Nacogdoches County, Texas Oct. 21, 1869 and died June 2, 1888, aged eighteen years seven months and eleven days.
She was not a member of the church, but a remarkable change was noticed in her conversation and religious interest. She bore her sickness without complaining, although she suffered greatly and seemed conscious that she must soon faint and die. Death had lost its sting. Her mortal body was laid by the side of that of her little sister, the place of her own location.
Naomi A. Burns, the second daughter, was born in the same county, Jan. 28, 1872 and died July 28, 1888. Her age was sixteen years and six months. She had never joined any church, but in conversation manifested deep thought and sincere reflection. She bore her sickness with much patience and fortitude and when death called for her departure she orally responded with rejoicing. Her joy seemed more than she could tell. She told us not to grieve for her, and gave a word of comfor to the heart-burdened writer, which was, "Grieve no more for your sins; God has forgiven you them all." To the last she rejoiced in the beauty of her departed sister and father, the Saviour and all his angels, pointing to one beauty after another beyond this dying world, as if looking acress the shadow of perishable time to the sunny shore, where is bliss forevermore. She bade us adieu and told us to bury her by the side of the dear one departed.
Rebecca Burns, the kind wife of the sorrow-stricken writer, whose society I had enjoyed but a short time, having been joined in marriage on January 18, 1888, died May 25, 1888.
She was the daughter of Elder David and Hester Richey. She was not known to the visible church, but her walk was consistent in her ways. She was kind in her manner, and beloved by all who know her. It was our lot to dwell together but four months until she was taken sick, from which she never recovered. She bore her sickness with much fortitude. Although she suffered greatly, she seemed at ease in spirit, and spoke but little of getting well. When she saw me wiping away the fast falling tears of sorrow, she would answer in a quiet, peaceful tone, "I am not scared at all. We must all die." When, as it seemed, she became convinced that the time of her departure was near, she expressed herself as being willing to go, and rejoiced in a living hope beyond. At one time, she asked my since-departed father, in a child-like manner, if he was willing to die. He promplty answered that if it was his appointed time he thought he would be willing. She clasped her feeble hands with joy, as she had found a witness in a living hope, and rejoiced, and praised God for his goodness. She was a dear companion, an appreciated daughter by both her parents who were with her in her sickness, together with many friends.
We are left to mourn the absence of our loved ones, but hope that our earthly loss is their eternal gain. With patience we mush wait our appointed time. Earth has been robbed of its endearments, and no place here is dear, nor treasures real, save one not wrought nor merited by wretched sinners, but compassionately provided for the chosen ones, called, qualified and made meet. We hope to be remembered in our bereavements, a mother, three little sisters, and many friends and relatives.
John W. Burns
Vernon Parish, Louisiana
James Knox Polk Burns
Sex: M
Birth: ABOUT 1846 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi
Death: bef ORE 1890
Burial: Burns Cem. (Fort Polk #1), Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Service: CO E 17th Regiment, Texas Infantry (Allen's) CSA
Marriage: Sarah Elizabeth Biggs b: 20 NOV 1847 in Texas
Married: 26 MAY 1866 in Nacogdoches County, Texas 1
Children
John Wilson Burns b: 6 SEP 1867 in Texas
Celia J. Burns b: ABOUT 1870 in Texas
Naomia A. Burns b: ABOUT 1872 in Texas
Caroline E. (Carrie) Burns b: 2 JAN 1876 in Texas
Mary (Mollie) King Burns b: ABOUT 1878 in Nacogdoches County, Texas
John F. Burns b: ABOUT 1881 in Louisiana
Ellen A. Burns b: ABOUT 1884 in Texas∼Enlisted in the Confederate Army Nov. 9, 1863. Texas Mounted volunteers 4th Regiment. His officers were Capt. W.L. Alexander, Wm. P. Hardeman, a Colonel. By order of Gen Magruder he was furloughed Feb. 29, 1864 and returned to his home near Douglas, Tx, Nacogdoches, County. Moved to Sabine Couty, Tebo, Texas soon after his father John Richmond Burns moved there. John Burns and Joseph Burns also moved to Tebo at the same time J.R. moved there. Andrew Caddell Burns was 14 or 15 years of age when the family family to Tebo.
Submitted by Monty Rue Van Eman
The following obiturary notices was published in the Jan. 9, 1889 issue of the "Signs of the Times", a weekly paper devoted to the old school Baptist cause and was publised in Middletown, NY. My great grandfather, James Knox Polk Burns, was a subscriber t this publication. The writer of the article is John William Burns, my great uncle.
Dear Editors: I beg space to record the deaths of four of my dearest relatives.
My devoted father, James Knox Polk Burns, departed this life on June 5, 1888. He was born in Tippah County, Mississippi, Aug. 4, 1845 and moved with his parents, John Richmond and Elizabeth J. Burns to Nacogdoches County, Texas, where he was reared to manhood. In 1866 he was married to Miss Sarah E. Biggs, with whom he was spared to dwell until his death. About the year 1866, he joined the Primitive Baptist Church, with whom he remained, with my mother. In 1872, we moved to San Augustine County and then to Sabine County. About the year 1876, he was ordained to the work of the ministry and devoted much of his time to that calling. In the winter of 1879, he moved to Vernon Parish, Louisiana, where he died. He was a strong advocate of the doctrine of the predestination of all things. He was willing to sacrifice time and ease for the comfort of his brethren, whom he so much esteemed. During the last few years of his life his mind seemed to be entirely on things of a religious character. The last few months of which his theme was the resurrection of the dead. His last sermon was on his dying bed, a day or two before he died. His voice was weak and faint and his words almost inaudible, but he understood to be speaking on the resurrection. His closing prayer was on the day before his death.
Father was a friendly and obliging neighbor, a devoted husband, and a kind father of eight children, only four of whom survive. One, a little son, died at a tender age, and was buried near our old home in Texas. Another, a little girl, died when young, and was buried near our present home, where the father new lies.
Celia J. Burns, preceded our father three days. She was born in Nacogdoches County, Texas Oct. 21, 1869 and died June 2, 1888, aged eighteen years seven months and eleven days.
She was not a member of the church, but a remarkable change was noticed in her conversation and religious interest. She bore her sickness without complaining, although she suffered greatly and seemed conscious that she must soon faint and die. Death had lost its sting. Her mortal body was laid by the side of that of her little sister, the place of her own location.
Naomi A. Burns, the second daughter, was born in the same county, Jan. 28, 1872 and died July 28, 1888. Her age was sixteen years and six months. She had never joined any church, but in conversation manifested deep thought and sincere reflection. She bore her sickness with much patience and fortitude and when death called for her departure she orally responded with rejoicing. Her joy seemed more than she could tell. She told us not to grieve for her, and gave a word of comfor to the heart-burdened writer, which was, "Grieve no more for your sins; God has forgiven you them all." To the last she rejoiced in the beauty of her departed sister and father, the Saviour and all his angels, pointing to one beauty after another beyond this dying world, as if looking acress the shadow of perishable time to the sunny shore, where is bliss forevermore. She bade us adieu and told us to bury her by the side of the dear one departed.
Rebecca Burns, the kind wife of the sorrow-stricken writer, whose society I had enjoyed but a short time, having been joined in marriage on January 18, 1888, died May 25, 1888.
She was the daughter of Elder David and Hester Richey. She was not known to the visible church, but her walk was consistent in her ways. She was kind in her manner, and beloved by all who know her. It was our lot to dwell together but four months until she was taken sick, from which she never recovered. She bore her sickness with much fortitude. Although she suffered greatly, she seemed at ease in spirit, and spoke but little of getting well. When she saw me wiping away the fast falling tears of sorrow, she would answer in a quiet, peaceful tone, "I am not scared at all. We must all die." When, as it seemed, she became convinced that the time of her departure was near, she expressed herself as being willing to go, and rejoiced in a living hope beyond. At one time, she asked my since-departed father, in a child-like manner, if he was willing to die. He promplty answered that if it was his appointed time he thought he would be willing. She clasped her feeble hands with joy, as she had found a witness in a living hope, and rejoiced, and praised God for his goodness. She was a dear companion, an appreciated daughter by both her parents who were with her in her sickness, together with many friends.
We are left to mourn the absence of our loved ones, but hope that our earthly loss is their eternal gain. With patience we mush wait our appointed time. Earth has been robbed of its endearments, and no place here is dear, nor treasures real, save one not wrought nor merited by wretched sinners, but compassionately provided for the chosen ones, called, qualified and made meet. We hope to be remembered in our bereavements, a mother, three little sisters, and many friends and relatives.
John W. Burns
Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Sex: M
Birth: ABOUT 1846 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi
Death: bef ORE 1890
Burial: Burns Cem. (Fort Polk #1), Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Service: CO E 17th Regiment, Texas Infantry (Allen's) CSA
Marriage: Sarah Elizabeth Biggs b: 20 NOV 1847 in Texas
Married: 26 MAY 1866 in Nacogdoches County, Texas 1
Children
John Wilson Burns b: 6 SEP 1867 in Texas
Celia J. Burns b: ABOUT 1870 in Texas
Naomia A. Burns b: ABOUT 1872 in Texas
Caroline E. (Carrie) Burns b: 2 JAN 1876 in Texas
Mary (Mollie) King Burns b: ABOUT 1878 in Nacogdoches County, Texas
John F. Burns b: ABOUT 1881 in Louisiana
Ellen A. Burns b: ABOUT 1884 in Texas∼Enlisted in the Confederate Army Nov. 9, 1863. Texas Mounted volunteers 4th Regiment. His officers were Capt. W.L. Alexander, Wm. P. Hardeman, a Colonel. By order of Gen Magruder he was furloughed Feb. 29, 1864 and returned to his home near Douglas, Tx, Nacogdoches, County. Moved to Sabine Couty, Tebo, Texas soon after his father John Richmond Burns moved there. John Burns and Joseph Burns also moved to Tebo at the same time J.R. moved there. Andrew Caddell Burns was 14 or 15 years of age when the family family to Tebo.
Submitted by Monty Rue Van Eman
The following obiturary notices was published in the Jan. 9, 1889 issue of the "Signs of the Times", a weekly paper devoted to the old school Baptist cause and was publised in Middletown, NY. My great grandfather, James Knox Polk Burns, was a subscriber t this publication. The writer of the article is John William Burns, my great uncle.
Dear Editors: I beg space to record the deaths of four of my dearest relatives.
My devoted father, James Knox Polk Burns, departed this life on June 5, 1888. He was born in Tippah County, Mississippi, Aug. 4, 1845 and moved with his parents, John Richmond and Elizabeth J. Burns to Nacogdoches County, Texas, where he was reared to manhood. In 1866 he was married to Miss Sarah E. Biggs, with whom he was spared to dwell until his death. About the year 1866, he joined the Primitive Baptist Church, with whom he remained, with my mother. In 1872, we moved to San Augustine County and then to Sabine County. About the year 1876, he was ordained to the work of the ministry and devoted much of his time to that calling. In the winter of 1879, he moved to Vernon Parish, Louisiana, where he died. He was a strong advocate of the doctrine of the predestination of all things. He was willing to sacrifice time and ease for the comfort of his brethren, whom he so much esteemed. During the last few years of his life his mind seemed to be entirely on things of a religious character. The last few months of which his theme was the resurrection of the dead. His last sermon was on his dying bed, a day or two before he died. His voice was weak and faint and his words almost inaudible, but he understood to be speaking on the resurrection. His closing prayer was on the day before his death.
Father was a friendly and obliging neighbor, a devoted husband, and a kind father of eight children, only four of whom survive. One, a little son, died at a tender age, and was buried near our old home in Texas. Another, a little girl, died when young, and was buried near our present home, where the father new lies.
Celia J. Burns, preceded our father three days. She was born in Nacogdoches County, Texas Oct. 21, 1869 and died June 2, 1888, aged eighteen years seven months and eleven days.
She was not a member of the church, but a remarkable change was noticed in her conversation and religious interest. She bore her sickness without complaining, although she suffered greatly and seemed conscious that she must soon faint and die. Death had lost its sting. Her mortal body was laid by the side of that of her little sister, the place of her own location.
Naomi A. Burns, the second daughter, was born in the same county, Jan. 28, 1872 and died July 28, 1888. Her age was sixteen years and six months. She had never joined any church, but in conversation manifested deep thought and sincere reflection. She bore her sickness with much patience and fortitude and when death called for her departure she orally responded with rejoicing. Her joy seemed more than she could tell. She told us not to grieve for her, and gave a word of comfor to the heart-burdened writer, which was, "Grieve no more for your sins; God has forgiven you them all." To the last she rejoiced in the beauty of her departed sister and father, the Saviour and all his angels, pointing to one beauty after another beyond this dying world, as if looking acress the shadow of perishable time to the sunny shore, where is bliss forevermore. She bade us adieu and told us to bury her by the side of the dear one departed.
Rebecca Burns, the kind wife of the sorrow-stricken writer, whose society I had enjoyed but a short time, having been joined in marriage on January 18, 1888, died May 25, 1888.
She was the daughter of Elder David and Hester Richey. She was not known to the visible church, but her walk was consistent in her ways. She was kind in her manner, and beloved by all who know her. It was our lot to dwell together but four months until she was taken sick, from which she never recovered. She bore her sickness with much fortitude. Although she suffered greatly, she seemed at ease in spirit, and spoke but little of getting well. When she saw me wiping away the fast falling tears of sorrow, she would answer in a quiet, peaceful tone, "I am not scared at all. We must all die." When, as it seemed, she became convinced that the time of her departure was near, she expressed herself as being willing to go, and rejoiced in a living hope beyond. At one time, she asked my since-departed father, in a child-like manner, if he was willing to die. He promplty answered that if it was his appointed time he thought he would be willing. She clasped her feeble hands with joy, as she had found a witness in a living hope, and rejoiced, and praised God for his goodness. She was a dear companion, an appreciated daughter by both her parents who were with her in her sickness, together with many friends.
We are left to mourn the absence of our loved ones, but hope that our earthly loss is their eternal gain. With patience we mush wait our appointed time. Earth has been robbed of its endearments, and no place here is dear, nor treasures real, save one not wrought nor merited by wretched sinners, but compassionately provided for the chosen ones, called, qualified and made meet. We hope to be remembered in our bereavements, a mother, three little sisters, and many friends and relatives.
John W. Burns
Vernon Parish, Louisiana
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