In 1927 Fayette County, AL, schools--Bluff, Center, Shady Grove, Bethel, and Bethabra consolidated and built a larger school which they named Kirkland in honor of Beaurguard D. Kirkland. Born at the beginning of the Civil War, Burie was named for two Confederate heroes--Gen. P. T. G. Beauregard and Jefferson Davis. Burie served two terms as Commissioner of Fayette County, and also as a tax equalizer. When Burie died his brother Miles was visiting from TX. They were sitting in rocking chairs in the front yard as Burie died.
In 1927 Fayette County, AL, schools--Bluff, Center, Shady Grove, Bethel, and Bethabra consolidated and built a larger school which they named Kirkland in honor of Beaurguard D. Kirkland. Born at the beginning of the Civil War, Burie was named for two Confederate heroes--Gen. P. T. G. Beauregard and Jefferson Davis. Burie served two terms as Commissioner of Fayette County, and also as a tax equalizer. When Burie died his brother Miles was visiting from TX. They were sitting in rocking chairs in the front yard as Burie died.
Family Members
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Sarah Ann Kirkland Guin
1834–1903
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Capt James A. Kirkland
1837–1862
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William F. Kirkland
1839–1907
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Anderson Dallas "Dallie, A. D." Kirkland
1845–1865
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Robert Inge "Bob" Kirkland
1847–1919
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Margaret Cordelia Kirkland Ward
1851–1936
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Miles Wilburn "Bud" Kirkland
1853–1945
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Susan Ellen Kirkland May
1855–1933
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George Portis "Port" Kirkland
1857–1943
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