Married Sarah Elizabeth Dillard Aug. 06, 1857 in Gonzales Co., TX.
Crawford Clifton Burnett, b e t t e r known as Doc Burnett, was born in Harris County, Texas, April 19th, 1835, and died in Gonzales county, January 12th, 1915. He was one of the first to drive herds to Kansas in the late '60s and has the credit of driving the last herd out of Gonzales county to the northern markets. No man was better or more favorably known In Texas, on the trail, and on Northern markets than Doc Burnett. His many good deeds and the part he played in developing Texas was surpassed by very few men.
Doc was also a 2nd Lt. Co.F, 17th Regiment, Texas Cavalry (Moore's) for the Confederate States of America.
In the death of C. Burnett, which occurred at his home at Pilgrim Lake Monday morning, January 12, after being sick for some time. Gonzales county loses one of her most useful and patriotic citizens as demonstrated by an extended career of unselfish labor in the public behalf and the community in which he lived. As a soldier, public officer an private citizen and in relations to all this he was true to his trust. When he perceived a duty clearly he went ahead and performed it boldly. He was a friend to the orphans and to all who needed help. He was an honest man.
Married Sarah Elizabeth Dillard Aug. 06, 1857 in Gonzales Co., TX.
Crawford Clifton Burnett, b e t t e r known as Doc Burnett, was born in Harris County, Texas, April 19th, 1835, and died in Gonzales county, January 12th, 1915. He was one of the first to drive herds to Kansas in the late '60s and has the credit of driving the last herd out of Gonzales county to the northern markets. No man was better or more favorably known In Texas, on the trail, and on Northern markets than Doc Burnett. His many good deeds and the part he played in developing Texas was surpassed by very few men.
Doc was also a 2nd Lt. Co.F, 17th Regiment, Texas Cavalry (Moore's) for the Confederate States of America.
In the death of C. Burnett, which occurred at his home at Pilgrim Lake Monday morning, January 12, after being sick for some time. Gonzales county loses one of her most useful and patriotic citizens as demonstrated by an extended career of unselfish labor in the public behalf and the community in which he lived. As a soldier, public officer an private citizen and in relations to all this he was true to his trust. When he perceived a duty clearly he went ahead and performed it boldly. He was a friend to the orphans and to all who needed help. He was an honest man.
Gravesite Details
Death certificate has date of birth as Sept. 12, 1834.
Family Members
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Elizabeth "Lizzie" Burnett Robinson
1856–1911
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Frances "Frankie" Burnett Nations
1862–1890
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William C. Burnett
1864–1876
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Henrietta Burnett Clark
1866–1950
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James Crawford Burnett
1870–1941
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Otho D Burnett Sr
1872–1943
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Lonnie Fielding Burnett
1875–1938
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Sam Houston Burnett Sr
1878–1959
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Jesse K. Burnett
1882–1922
