Burford - Charles Freeman
Charles Fremont BURFORD
Source: Clipping pasted into a Siegel Cooper Company Fall & Winter Catalogue 1906 + by Cloe Collings Myers thanks to Harriet Weatherford for sharing this
Charles Fremont Burford, son of Henry and Elizabeth A. Burford was born Oct 6, 1856 died Sept 1, 1911, age 54 years, 10 months 25 days. He was stricken Feb 13 and suffered more or less to the end. Mr. Burford was united in marriage Aug 22, 1882, to Isabel E. Boyd. To this union were born 4 children. Deceased leaves his wife and 4 children: Henry I. Burford of Terre Haute, Mrs. Perley Whitesell of Rockville, Omer and Ola, who still remain at home; two grandchildren, his mother, 4 brothers, and one sister - JM Burford of Panca City, Ok; SH Burford of Indianapolis; WD Burford of Lewistown Idaho; AJ Burford and Mrs. JL Swaim of Rockville and a number of other relatives and friends to mourn. He will be mist in his community as a neighbor and friend. (Poem) - Mr. Burford expired after an illness of 7 months, during which time he suffered more than one could tell. He never united with any church but told several during his sickness he was ready and prepared to die and seemed ready when the time came. He always took his share in helping one in need and spent many laboring hours to help a needy friend. He spent his entire life on the farm and was prosperous. Part of the farm on which he lived was at one time part of his father's estate. He was always an ardent Republcian and was one of the active members of the party. Funeral services were conducted at his home Sept 3 by Re.v TB Kelsey, formerly of marhsall and Rev. Forewood of Lewis, Ind. The latter sang a solo during the services. A choir from Sand Creek church rendered other music. - kbz