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Obit For William Jesse Burton
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Text W. J. Burton was born in Barry County, Missouri, Dec. 25, 1838 and died Feb. 1, 1909. He was converted and joined the New Hope Baptist Church July 1st, 1858 and lived a faithful member until death.

He leaves a wife, and son and daughter to mourn his death. He was for many years treasure of this church. The church loves a faithful member, the community a good citizen. May we who are left behind strive to meet him in the home above.

Research Notes: Born Leroy, Barry Co. and died Burton, Barry Co; parents John Kinchelow Burton and Jane Foster; married Cynthia A Bradley 5 July 1860
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO
Date March 13, 1909, Saturday
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Resource State Historical Society of MO Microfilm
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