The serious illness and sudden death of W K Burgess came as a shock to his family and friends. He was laid to rest at Hale's Chapel cemetery February 25, 1937. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Eugene Smathers. Mr Burgess was 82 years of age and is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs Sarah Cole, Sparta; Mrs Alice Swafford, Biglick; Mrs Anna Mooneyham, Pikeville; 2 sons, Henry, Winesap; W V, Biglick.
Mr Burgess was a successful farmer and had lived many years in Burgesstown and was a member of the Baptist church. He also has one sister, Mrs John Campbell; one brother, P D; 23 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren; and a host of friends who will miss him.
The serious illness and sudden death of W K Burgess came as a shock to his family and friends. He was laid to rest at Hale's Chapel cemetery February 25, 1937. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Eugene Smathers. Mr Burgess was 82 years of age and is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs Sarah Cole, Sparta; Mrs Alice Swafford, Biglick; Mrs Anna Mooneyham, Pikeville; 2 sons, Henry, Winesap; W V, Biglick.
Mr Burgess was a successful farmer and had lived many years in Burgesstown and was a member of the Baptist church. He also has one sister, Mrs John Campbell; one brother, P D; 23 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren; and a host of friends who will miss him.
Family Members
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Joseph Daniel Burgess
1839–1913
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Martha Emline Burgess Scarbrough
1841–1909
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John Anderson Burgess
1847–1929
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Caroline Isabelle "Isabelle" Burgess Stone
1852–1914
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Ruth C. Burgess Campbell
1858–1939
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Jasper Patrick "Dillard" Burgess
1859–1939
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Charles William Burgess
1863–1911
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Tressa Malissa Ann Burgess Campbell
1865–1927
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Richard Lafayette "Fate" Burgess
1867–1928
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