Burks - John D.
JOHN D. BURKS
Source: Waveland Independent, Fri July 26, 1901
John D. Burks died at his home on the Marshall Road Monday. He was buried at Bruin's cemetery near Guion, Tuesday afternoon. An address at the house was delivered by Rev. Dr. Fyfe of Crawfordsville. The ceremonies at the grave were conducted by the Masonic fraternity of which he was a member. He also belonged to the Presbyterian Church and Knights of Pythias. A quartette from the Presbyterian choir assisted. Mr. Moore (sic - Burks) was 56 years old and leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. Nelly Moore. Death resulted from valvular disease of the heart. - kbz