Earl Burney was born between 1866 and 1893. He died between 1872 and
1972. Parents: James Lawrence , Jr. Burney and
Nannie M. Aurett.
Elcy
Burney was born in 1799. She died about 1865. Parents:
John Burney and Elizabeth Walker.She was
married to William B. Gregory on 24 May 1816.
She was married to Peter Grinnell in 1825.
Emily
Burney was born in 1795 in Greene County, Georgia. She died between 1796
and 1889 in In Infancy. Parents: John Burney and
Elizabeth Walker.
Ernest
C. (Buddy) BURNEY was born on 19 Jun 1924.Children were:
Ernestine BURNEY, Nancy Ann BURNEY.
Ernestine
BURNEY was born on 20 Mar 1947. Parents: Ernest
C. (Buddy) BURNEY and Ruth SPURLIN.Children
were: Bobby TAYLOR, Rickie
TAYLOR.
Franklin
Burney was born after 1814 in Morgan County, Georgia. He died between 1815
and 1904 in In Infancy. Parents: John Burney and
Margaret Moore.
George
Walker Burney was born on 18 Aug 1863 in Limestone County, Texas. He died
on 18 Dec 1920 in Limestone County, Texas.
Information obtained from:
"Appendix" to Burney Family Sketch.
Census records.
Bonnie Burney obituary.
Cemetery tombstones.
Sarah (Burney) Smith.
Wedding news clipping of Lilo Munger Burney, Jr., Lamesa, Texas.
Buried at Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
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Information obtained from:
"Appendix" to Burney Family Sketch.
Census records.
Bonnie Burney obituary.
Cemetery tombstones.
Sarah (Burney) Smith.
Wedding news clipping of Lilo Munger Burney, Jr., Lamesa, Texas.
Buried at Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
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Information obtained from:
"Appendix" to Burney Family Sketch.
Census records.
Bonnie Burney obituary.
Cemetery tombstones.
Sarah (Burney) Smith.
Wedding news clipping of Lilo Munger Burney, Jr., Lamesa, Texas.
Buried at Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
[The Hulion Family Tree]
Information obtained from:
"Appendix" to Burney Family Sketch.
Census records.
Bonnie Burney obituary.
Cemetery tombstones.
Sarah (Burney) Smith.
Wedding news clipping of Lilo Munger Burney, Jr., Lamesa, Texas.
Buried at Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas. Parents:
James Lawrence Burney and Minerva Elizabeth PEEBLES
.He was married to Mattie Smith in 1893. Children
were: Anna Burney, Lawrence
Walker Burney, Lilo Munger Burney,
Mattie Burney, Minerva Burney,
Mary Richard Burney, Dick Ward Burney,
Bonnie Irene Burney, Mattie Burney,
Mattie Burney.
Homer
Burney was born between 1866 and 1893. He died between 1872 and 1972. Parents:
James Lawrence , Jr. Burney and
Nannie M. Aurett.
James
Lawrence Burney was born on 11 Jan 1814 in Morgan County, Georgia. He died
on 15 Feb 1872 in Honest Ridge, Limestone County, Texas.
Buried at Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
Notes by Frances M. Walters:
James L. Burney married first Julia Peeples, older sister of Minerva. Julia died
leaving one son, William.
James L. Burney, Sr. died of apoplexy (stroke).
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Buried at Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
Notes by Frances M. Walters:
James L. Burney married first Julia Peeples, older sister of Minerva. Julia died
leaving one son, William.
James L. Burney, Sr. died of apoplexy (stroke).
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Buried at Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
Notes by Frances M. Walters:
James L. Burney married first Julia Peeples, older sister of Minerva. Julia died
leaving one son, William.
James L. Burney, Sr. died of apoplexy (stroke).
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Buried at Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
Notes by Frances M. Walters:
James L. Burney married first Julia Peeples, older sister of Minerva. Julia died
leaving one son, William.
James L. Burney, Sr. died of apoplexy (stroke).
Parents: John Burney and
Elizabeth Walker.He was married to Julia Ann
PEEBLES on 24 Dec 1834 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Children were:
William A. Burney.
He was married to Minerva
Elizabeth PEEBLES on 31 Aug 1837 in Walton County, Georgia. Children were:
Thomas Sylvanus Burney,
James Lawrence , Jr. Burney, Julia A. Burney
, John Joseph Burney,
Mattie E. Burney, Carrie Lanier Burney,
George Walker Burney.
James
Lawrence Burney
James
Lawrence , Jr. Burney was born on 27 Oct 1846 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
He died on 7 Dec 1907 in Harris County, Texas. [The Hulion Family Tree]
Served Co. F, 12th Texas Cavalry, C.S.A.
Buried Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
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Served Co. F, 12th Texas Cavalry, C.S.A.
Buried Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas. Parents:
James Lawrence Burney and Minerva Elizabeth PEEBLES
.He was married to Nannie M. Aurett on 19 Dec
1872 in Limestone County, Texas. Children were: BURNEY
(Wife of KAUFMAN), BURNEY (Wife of WHITE),
BURNEY (Wife of MARKEY),
Earl Burney, Homer Burney,
Jim Burney.
Jane
Burney was born between 1740 and 1800. She died between 1775 and 1878 in
Morgan County, Ga.. Parents: Daniel Burney. Parents:
Daniel Burney. Parents:
Daniel Burney.She was married to John McMurry
between 1775 and 1831.
Jane
Burney was born on 11 Apr 1803 in Greene County, Georgia. She died on 20
Jan 1835. Parents: John Burney and
Elizabeth Walker.She was married to Seaborn
J. Whatley on 22 Dec 1825.
Jefferson
Burney was born between 1855 and 1882. He died between 1860 and 1961. Parents:
William A. Burney and
Matilda C. Holley.
Jim
Burney was born between 1866 and 1893. He died between 1872 and 1972. Parents:
James Lawrence , Jr. Burney and
Nannie M. Aurett.
John
Burney was born between 1750 and 1783 in Ireland?. He died on 24 Nov 1822
in Morgan County, Georgia. Information obtained from:
"A Sketch of the Burney Family" left in the family by Thomas. J. Burney,
son of John Burney .
Appendix to "A Sketch of the Burney Family" left in the family by T.W.
Burney, son of Thomas J. Burney.
Jasper County, Georgia cemetery records-Monticello Baptist church cemetery.
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Information obtained from:
"A Sketch of the Burney Family" left in the family by Thomas. J. Burney,
son of John Burney .
Appendix to "A Sketch of the Burney Family" left in the family by T.W.
Burney, son of Thomas J. Burney.
Jasper County, Georgia cemetery records-Monticello Baptist church cemetery.
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Information obtained from:
"A Sketch of the Burney Family" left in the family by Thomas. J. Burney,
son of John Burney .
Appendix to "A Sketch of the Burney Family" left in the family by T.W.
Burney, son of Thomas J. Burney.
Jasper County, Georgia cemetery records-Monticello Baptist church cemetery.
Parents: Daniel Burney. Parents:
Daniel Burney. Parents: Daniel Burney.
He was married to Elizabeth Walker in 1794 in
Greene County, Ga.. Children were: Emily Burney
, John Walker Burney,
Elcy Burney, Thomas Jefferson Burney,
Jane Burney, William Vardeman Burney,
Tillitha Burney, Sylvanus Walker Burney,
Charity Burney, James Lawrence Burney.
He
was married to Margaret Moore between 1804 and
1820. Children were: Franklin Burney.
John
Joseph Burney was born on 23 Oct 1852 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. He
died between 1897 and 1944 in Coleman County, Texas ?.
Information obtained from:
1900 census.
Limestone County records
Appendix to Burney Family Sketch.
Sarah (Burney) Smith
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Information obtained from:
1900 census.
Limestone County records
Appendix to Burney Family Sketch.
Sarah (Burney) Smith
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Information obtained from:
1900 census.
Limestone County records
Appendix to Burney Family Sketch.
Sarah (Burney) Smith
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Information obtained from:
1900 census.
Limestone County records
Appendix to Burney Family Sketch.
Sarah (Burney) Smith Parents: James Lawrence Burney
and Minerva Elizabeth PEEBLES.He was married
to Mary E. Evans on 14 Jul 1881 in Limestone County,
Texas. Children were: Mattie Burney,
Louis E. Burney, William Evans Burney,
Carrie A. Burney.
John
Walker Burney was born on 4 Oct 1796 in Greene County, Georgia. He died
on 8 Dec 1864. Parents: John Burney and
Elizabeth Walker.He was married to Catherine
C. Cargile on 6 Jan 1824.
John
Wilmer (Pete) Burney was born on 16 Aug 1894 in Honest Ridge, Limestone County,
Texas. He died on 14 Feb 1955 in Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas.
Never married. Died at Cox's hospital in Groesbeck at 12:43 pm. Died one day
after his sister Lucy Anna.
Buried in Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas.
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Never married. Died at Cox's hospital in Groesbeck at 12:43 pm. Died one day
after his sister Lucy Anna.
Buried in Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas.
[The Hulion Family Tree2.FTW]
Never married. Died at Cox's hospital in Groesbeck at 12:43 pm. Died one day
after his sister Lucy Anna.
Buried in Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas.
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Never married. Died at Cox's hospital in Groesbeck at 12:43 pm. Died one day
after his sister Lucy Anna.
Buried in Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas. Parents:
Thomas Sylvanus Burney and
Mary Ann Wimbish.
Julia
Burney was born between 1855 and 1882 in Alabama. She died between 1886
and 1964. Parents: William A. Burney and
Matilda C. Holley.She was married to Payne (Husband
of Julia Burney) between 1886 and 1921.
She was married to
\\ Payne between 1886 and 1921.
Julia
A. Burney was born on 14 Jul 1849 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. She died
on 16 Jan 1872 in Honest Ridge, Limestone County, Texas.
Buried Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
Julia died in childbirth. The baby was a girl, also named Julia. Minerva Elizabeth
reared the child. Little Julia married Rufe (?) Montgomery, moved to Colman
County, Texas, had four children.
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Buried Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
Julia died in childbirth. The baby was a girl, also named Julia. Minerva Elizabeth
reared the child. Little Julia married Rufe (?) Montgomery, moved to Colman
County, Texas, had four children.
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Buried Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
Julia died in childbirth. The baby was a girl, also named Julia. Minerva Elizabeth
reared the child. Little Julia married Rufe (?) Montgomery, moved to Colman
County, Texas, had four children.
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Buried Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
Julia died in childbirth. The baby was a girl, also named Julia. Minerva Elizabeth
reared the child. Little Julia married Rufe (?) Montgomery, moved to Colman
County, Texas, had four children. Parents: James Lawrence
Burney and Minerva Elizabeth PEEBLES.Children
were: Julia Renick.
Lawrence
Walker Burney. Parents: George Walker Burney
and Mattie Smith.
Lela
Oliver Burney was born on 8 Apr 1890 in Honest Ridge, Limestone County, Texas.
She died on 20 Jan 1891 in Honest Ridge, Limestone County, Texas.
Sarah Alice Burney once spoke of a doctor performing an emergency tracheotomy
on Lela on top of an ironing board in the house at Honest Ridge in an failed
attempt to save her life.
Buried at Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
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Sarah Alice Burney once spoke of a doctor performing an emergency tracheotomy
on Lela on top of an ironing board in the house at Honest Ridge in an failed
attempt to save her life.
Buried at Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
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Sarah Alice Burney once spoke of a doctor performing an emergency tracheotomy
on Lela on top of an ironing board in the house at Honest Ridge in an failed
attempt to save her life.
Buried at Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
[The Hulion Family Tree]
Sarah Alice Burney once spoke of a doctor performing an emergency tracheotomy
on Lela on top of an ironing board in the house at Honest Ridge in an failed
attempt to save her life.
Buried at Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas. Parents:
Thomas Sylvanus Burney and Mary Ann Wimbish
.
Lillie
Aline Burney was born on 7 Feb 1892 in Honest Ridge, Limestone County, Texas.
She died between 1919 and 1986.
Lived in Alpine, Texas.
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Lived in Alpine, Texas.
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Lived in Alpine, Texas.
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Lived in Alpine, Texas. Parents: Thomas Sylvanus Burney
and Mary Ann Wimbish.She was married to
James Luther Phillips on 7 Nov 1908 in Kirk, Limestone County, Texas. Children
were: Arlene Phillips,
William Walter Phillips.
Lilo
Munger Burney Parents: George Walker Burney
and Mattie Smith.
Louis
E. Burney was born in Jun 1884 in Texas. He died between 1915 and 1974.
Parents: John Joseph Burney and
Mary E. Evans.He was married to Maude Page
between 1915 and 1949.
Lucy
Anna Burney was born on 4 Jul 1882 in Honest Ridge, Limestone County, Texas.
She died on 13 Feb 1955 in Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas.
Buried at Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas.
[The Hulion Family Tree]
Buried at Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas.
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Buried at Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas.
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Buried at Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas. Parents:
Thomas Sylvanus Burney and
Mary Ann Wimbish.She was married to Martin Leroy
Pearce on 21 Jul 1901 in Honest Ridge, Limestone County, Texas. Children
were: Erma Pearce, Ben
Gene PEARCE, Margaret Alice Pearce,
Fred PEARCE, Claud Pearce.
Mary
Elizabeth Burney was born on 15 Oct 1880 in Honest Ridge, Limestone County,
Texas. She died on 10 Dec 1973 in Madisonville, Madison County, Texas.
Buried at Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas.
[The Hulion Family Tree]
Buried at Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas.
[The Hulion Family Tree2.FTW]
Buried at Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas.
[The Hulion Family Tree]
Buried at Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas. Parents:
Thomas Sylvanus Burney and
Mary Ann Wimbish.She was married to Claud Harmon
Garrett on 24 Mar 1901 in Kirk, Limestone County, Texas. Children were:
Julia Ellis Garret,
Claud Harmon , Jr. Garret, Mary Garret,
William Thomas Garret, Henry GARRET,
Richard Garret, Lee Garret.
Mary
Richard Burney was born on 23 Aug 1897 in Limestone County, Texas. She died
on 11 May 1911 in Limestone County, Texas.
Buried Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
[The Hulion Family Tree]
Buried Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
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Buried Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
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Buried Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas. Parents:
George Walker Burney and Mattie Smith.
Mattie
Burney was born in Sep 1882 in Texas. She died between 1910 and 1976. Parents:
John Joseph Burney and
Mary E. Evans.She was married to Wm. Price
between 1910 and 1944.
Mattie
Burney Parents: George Walker Burney and
Mattie Smith.
Mattie
Burney. Parents: George Walker Burney and
Mattie Smith.She was married to
\\ Clay Private.
Mattie
Burney Parents: George Walker Burney and
Mattie Smith.She was married to Clay (Husband
of Mattie Burney) Private.
Mattie
E. Burney was born on 6 Sep 1857 in Limestone County, Texas. She died in
Jul 1876 in Tehuacana, Limestone County, Texas.
Never married.
Buried Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
Notes by Frances M. Walters:
Mattie was visiting cousins in or around Tehuacana when stricken with appendicitus.
Menerva Elizabeth rode the stage to go to her. Mattie was engaged to be married
when she died.
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Never married.
Buried Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
Notes by Frances M. Walters:
Mattie was visiting cousins in or around Tehuacana when stricken with appendicitus.
Menerva Elizabeth rode the stage to go to her. Mattie was engaged to be married
when she died.
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Never married.
Buried Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
Notes by Frances M. Walters:
Mattie was visiting cousins in or around Tehuacana when stricken with appendicitus.
Menerva Elizabeth rode the stage to go to her. Mattie was engaged to be married
when she died.
[The Hulion Family Tree]
Never married.
Buried Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
Notes by Frances M. Walters:
Mattie was visiting cousins in or around Tehuacana when stricken with appendicitus.
Menerva Elizabeth rode the stage to go to her. Mattie was engaged to be married
when she died. Parents: James Lawrence Burney
and Minerva Elizabeth PEEBLES.
Minerva
Burney was born in Mar 1894 in Limestone County, Texas. She died between
1895 and 1988. Parents: George Walker Burney and
Mattie Smith.
Nancy
Ann BURNEY was born on 28 Mar 1951. Parents: Ernest
C. (Buddy) BURNEY and Ruth SPURLIN.
Randal
Burney was born between 1740 and 1800. He died in 1840 in Forsyth, Ga..
Parents: Daniel Burney. Parents:
Daniel Burney. Parents: Daniel Burney.
He was married to \\ McMurry between 1778 and 1829.
He was married to McMurry (Wife of Randal Burney)
between 1778 and 1829.
Rufus
Burney was born between 1855 and 1882 in Texas. He died between 1860 and
1961 in In Infancy. He died between 1860 and 1961. Parents:
William A. Burney and Matilda C. Holley.
He was married to \\ Black between 1888 and 1924.
He was married to Black (Wife of Rufus Burney) between
1888 and 1924.
Sarah
Alice Burney was born on 3 Jan 1884 in Honest Ridge, Limestone Cty., Tx..
She died on 27 Nov 1975 in Lubbock, Tx..
Buried at Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas.
[The Hulion Family Tree]
Buried at Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas.
[The Hulion Family Tree2.FTW]
Buried at Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas.
[The Hulion Family Tree]
Buried at Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas. Parents:
Thomas Sylvanus Burney and
Mary Ann Wimbish.She was married to George Washington
Griffis on 21 Aug 1901 in Honest Ridge, Limestone County, Texas. Children
were: Susie Mae Griffis,
Lorene Griffis.
She was married to James (Jim)
Smith Private.
Sylvanus
Walker Burney was born in 1809 in Morgan County, Georgia. He died between
1841 and 1900 in Some years after Civil War. Parents:
John Burney and Elizabeth Walker.He was
married to Laurana E. Smith on 29 May 1835.
Thomas
Jefferson BURNEYHe was married to Elizabeth Hannah
WRIGHT on 12 Jul 1899 in Rome, Georgia.
Thomas
Jefferson Burney was born on 29 Apr 1801 in Greene County, Georgia. He died
between 1834 and 1892. Parents: John Burney and
Elizabeth Walker.He was married to
Cornelia M. Walker on 15 Jan 1829.
He was married to
Julia A. Bryan between 1832 and 1866.
Thomas
Sylvanus Burney was born on 28 May 1842 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. He
died on 21 Mar 1910 in Buried Honest Ridge Cem, Limestone Cty, Tx.
Notes by Frances M. Walters:
All children of Thomas S. and Mary Ann Burney were born at Honest Ridge, now
called Central Institute.
Buried March 22, 1910 at Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
Member of Co. C, 8th Texas Calvary, C.S.A. (Terry's Texas Rangers) during Civil
War.
Thomas Silvanus Burney was born in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, on May 28, 1842.
He was the second oldest of eight children of James Lawrence Burney and Minerva
Elizabeth Peeples. The Burney family moved to Texas in July, 1855 when Thomas
was thirteen years old.
He enlisted in the service of the Confederacy on September 12, 1861 and spent
the next four years with Company C, 8th Texas Calvary (Terry's Texas Rangers).
He was present at the battles of Shiloh, Chickamaugua, Stone Mountain, Atlanta,
Perryville and Bentonville. After hostilities ceased in 1865 he was paroled
and returned to Limestone County, Texas.
He was married October 6, 1879 to Mary Ann Wimbish, the daughter of Jarmes R.
Wimbish and Sarah Doherty. They had eight children.
All children of Thos. S. Burney and Minerva Burney were borne at Honest Ridge,
now called Central Institute.
Obituary printed in the Groesbeck Journal:
TOM BURNEY DEAD
Another Ex-Confederate Soldier Responds to the Last summons
Again has the bugler's blast been heard, and another warrior who wore the gray
and fought for state rights, summoned to that Valhalla where the soldier's warfare
is over. Tom Burney, than whom there was no better known citizen in the country,
after an illness extending over a period of years, breathed his last at his late
residence at Sulphur Springs, Monday morning, March 21, 1910. With shattered
heath and a torn and bruised spirit, for months he had been calmly waiting the
end, realizing that in the peacefulness and quietude of death alone could he
gain surcease from sickness, turmoil, strife and suffering. When the swift-winged
messenger came he lay down his burden and with a smile of joy and gladness began
his last march to the eternal camping ground, where are bivouaced the brave souls
of Lee and Jackson and Forrest, and other kindred sprits, whose earthly existence
is immortal.
Tuesday morning his earthly remains were carried to Honest Ridge and tenderly
laid to rest in the family burying ground, and thus was performed the last act
of respect for one who was loved for his nobility of character and uprightness
of conduct.
In August of last year, Mr. Burney, realizing that his stay upon earth was limited,
and expecting the messenger at any time, penciled a brief biography of his life
and addressed it to the writer, to be used by him upon this occasion. It was
delivered the day of his death and came like a voice from the tomb. We give
it here just as he wrote it:
"Sulphur Springs, Aug.-----, 1909.
Tom Burney was born in Tallapoosa county, Alabama, May 28, 1842. Moved to Texas
in July, 1855 and has lived here ever since, except while I was in the army of
Tenn., fighting for what I thought was right. I joined the 8th or Terry's Texas
Rangers on September 16 1861 and went to Bowling Green Kentucky where I saw my
first service under Sidney Johnston. Was in all the battles fought by the army
and we did a lot of picket duty for the army when the other troops were resting.
I was under Forrest, Wharton, Wheeler, Morgan and other Calvary leaders of less
note. Was with Gen. Joe Johnston at Greensboro, N.C. but left for Georgia before
he surrendered. Got home in July 1865 having been gone nearly four years. I
was married Oct. 6, 1879 to Miss Mary A. Wimbish, still living in Limestone.
We raised quite a family--7 living, 1 dead and buried on Honest Ridge near our
old home.
Yours
Tom Burney"
In late years, after the infirmities of age and sickness and disease had laid
its hand upon him, there are those who failed to recognize in Tom Burney, the
dashing young soldier and gallant of former days. It is said of him that he
was the life of his company and many a dark and dreary day was brightened by
the efflugent rays reflected from his sunny nature and disposition. In social
circles he was the life of every gathering and no programs were ever arranged
that did not include him. He was a man of broad intellect and most wonderful
information gained by extensive reading and study. He kept abreast of the times
and was always ready to discuss in an intelligent manner questions that affected
the weal and woe of the country. Despite these endowments, Mr. Burney was never
successful in a business way to the extent that some of his comrades were. He,
unfortunately, belonged to that school of men whose accumulations are of the
brain rather than of the purse, but no man, ever got more out of life in the
way of enjoyment than did he, and after all, who can say that his life was not
a success?
Mr. Burney leaves a large family, several brothers and a sister, Mr. D. Oliver
surviving him, to all of whom the sympathies of all are extended in their bereavement.
H.E.E.
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Notes by Frances M. Walters:
All children of Thomas S. and Mary Ann Burney were born at Honest Ridge, now
called Central Institute.
Buried March 22, 1910 at Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
Member of Co. C, 8th Texas Calvary, C.S.A. (Terry's Texas Rangers) during Civil
War.
Thomas Silvanus Burney was born in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, on May 28, 1842.
He was the second oldest of eight children of James Lawrence Burney and Minerva
Elizabeth Peeples. The Burney family moved to Texas in July, 1855 when Thomas
was thirteen years old.
He enlisted in the service of the Confederacy on September 12, 1861 and spent
the next four years with Company C, 8th Texas Calvary (Terry's Texas Rangers).
He was present at the battles of Shiloh, Chickamaugua, Stone Mountain, Atlanta,
Perryville and Bentonville. After hostilities ceased in 1865 he was paroled
and returned to Limestone County, Texas.
He was married October 6, 1879 to Mary Ann Wimbish, the daughter of Jarmes R.
Wimbish and Sarah Doherty. They had eight children.
All children of Thos. S. Burney and Minerva Burney were borne at Honest Ridge,
now called Central Institute.
Obituary printed in the Groesbeck Journal:
TOM BURNEY DEAD
Another Ex-Confederate Soldier Responds to the Last summons
Again has the bugler's blast been heard, and another warrior who wore the gray
and fought for state rights, summoned to that Valhalla where the soldier's warfare
is over. Tom Burney, than whom there was no better known citizen in the country,
after an illness extending over a period of years, breathed his last at his late
residence at Sulphur Springs, Monday morning, March 21, 1910. With shattered
heath and a torn and bruised spirit, for months he had been calmly waiting the
end, realizing that in the peacefulness and quietude of death alone could he
gain surcease from sickness, turmoil, strife and suffering. When the swift-winged
messenger came he lay down his burden and with a smile of joy and gladness began
his last march to the eternal camping ground, where are bivouaced the brave souls
of Lee and Jackson and Forrest, and other kindred sprits, whose earthly existence
is immortal.
Tuesday morning his earthly remains were carried to Honest Ridge and tenderly
laid to rest in the family burying ground, and thus was performed the last act
of respect for one who was loved for his nobility of character and uprightness
of conduct.
In August of last year, Mr. Burney, realizing that his stay upon earth was limited,
and expecting the messenger at any time, penciled a brief biography of his life
and addressed it to the writer, to be used by him upon this occasion. It was
delivered the day of his death and came like a voice from the tomb. We give
it here just as he wrote it:
"Sulphur Springs, Aug.-----, 1909.
Tom Burney was born in Tallapoosa county, Alabama, May 28, 1842. Moved to Texas
in July, 1855 and has lived here ever since, except while I was in the army of
Tenn., fighting for what I thought was right. I joined the 8th or Terry's Texas
Rangers on September 16 1861 and went to Bowling Green Kentucky where I saw my
first service under Sidney Johnston. Was in all the battles fought by the army
and we did a lot of picket duty for the army when the other troops were resting.
I was under Forrest, Wharton, Wheeler, Morgan and other Calvary leaders of less
note. Was with Gen. Joe Johnston at Greensboro, N.C. but left for Georgia before
he surrendered. Got home in July 1865 having been gone nearly four years. I
was married Oct. 6, 1879 to Miss Mary A. Wimbish, still living in Limestone.
We raised quite a family--7 living, 1 dead and buried on Honest Ridge near our
old home.
Yours
Tom Burney"
In late years, after the infirmities of age and sickness and disease had laid
its hand upon him, there are those who failed to recognize in Tom Burney, the
dashing young soldier and gallant of former days. It is said of him that he
was the life of his company and many a dark and dreary day was brightened by
the efflugent rays reflected from his sunny nature and disposition. In social
circles he was the life of every gathering and no programs were ever arranged
that did not include him. He was a man of broad intellect and most wonderful
information gained by extensive reading and study. He kept abreast of the times
and was always ready to discuss in an intelligent manner questions that affected
the weal and woe of the country. Despite these endowments, Mr. Burney was never
successful in a business way to the extent that some of his comrades were. He,
unfortunately, belonged to that school of men whose accumulations are of the
brain rather than of the purse, but no man, ever got more out of life in the
way of enjoyment than did he, and after all, who can say that his life was not
a success?
Mr. Burney leaves a large family, several brothers and a sister, Mr. D. Oliver
surviving him, to all of whom the sympathies of all are extended in their bereavement.
H.E.E.
[The Hulion Family Tree2.FTW]
Notes by Frances M. Walters:
All children of Thomas S. and Mary Ann Burney were born at Honest Ridge, now
called Central Institute.
Buried March 22, 1910 at Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
Member of Co. C, 8th Texas Calvary, C.S.A. (Terry's Texas Rangers) during Civil
War.
Thomas Silvanus Burney was born in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, on May 28, 1842.
He was the second oldest of eight children of James Lawrence Burney and Minerva
Elizabeth Peeples. The Burney family moved to Texas in July, 1855 when Thomas
was thirteen years old.
He enlisted in the service of the Confederacy on September 12, 1861 and spent
the next four years with Company C, 8th Texas Calvary (Terry's Texas Rangers).
He was present at the battles of Shiloh, Chickamaugua, Stone Mountain, Atlanta,
Perryville and Bentonville. After hostilities ceased in 1865 he was paroled
and returned to Limestone County, Texas.
He was married October 6, 1879 to Mary Ann Wimbish, the daughter of Jarmes R.
Wimbish and Sarah Doherty. They had eight children.
All children of Thos. S. Burney and Minerva Burney were borne at Honest Ridge,
now called Central Institute.
Obituary printed in the Groesbeck Journal:
TOM BURNEY DEAD
Another Ex-Confederate Soldier Responds to the Last summons
Again has the bugler's blast been heard, and another warrior who wore the gray
and fought for state rights, summoned to that Valhalla where the soldier's warfare
is over. Tom Burney, than whom there was no better known citizen in the country,
after an illness extending over a period of years, breathed his last at his late
residence at Sulphur Springs, Monday morning, March 21, 1910. With shattered
heath and a torn and bruised spirit, for months he had been calmly waiting the
end, realizing that in the peacefulness and quietude of death alone could he
gain surcease from sickness, turmoil, strife and suffering. When the swift-winged
messenger came he lay down his burden and with a smile of joy and gladness began
his last march to the eternal camping ground, where are bivouaced the brave souls
of Lee and Jackson and Forrest, and other kindred sprits, whose earthly existence
is immortal.
Tuesday morning his earthly remains were carried to Honest Ridge and tenderly
laid to rest in the family burying ground, and thus was performed the last act
of respect for one who was loved for his nobility of character and uprightness
of conduct.
In August of last year, Mr. Burney, realizing that his stay upon earth was limited,
and expecting the messenger at any time, penciled a brief biography of his life
and addressed it to the writer, to be used by him upon this occasion. It was
delivered the day of his death and came like a voice from the tomb. We give
it here just as he wrote it:
"Sulphur Springs, Aug.-----, 1909.
Tom Burney was born in Tallapoosa county, Alabama, May 28, 1842. Moved to Texas
in July, 1855 and has lived here ever since, except while I was in the army of
Tenn., fighting for what I thought was right. I joined the 8th or Terry's Texas
Rangers on September 16 1861 and went to Bowling Green Kentucky where I saw my
first service under Sidney Johnston. Was in all the battles fought by the army
and we did a lot of picket duty for the army when the other troops were resting.
I was under Forrest, Wharton, Wheeler, Morgan and other Calvary leaders of less
note. Was with Gen. Joe Johnston at Greensboro, N.C. but left for Georgia before
he surrendered. Got home in July 1865 having been gone nearly four years. I
was married Oct. 6, 1879 to Miss Mary A. Wimbish, still living in Limestone.
We raised quite a family--7 living, 1 dead and buried on Honest Ridge near our
old home.
Yours
Tom Burney"
In late years, after the infirmities of age and sickness and disease had laid
its hand upon him, there are those who failed to recognize in Tom Burney, the
dashing young soldier and gallant of former days. It is said of him that he
was the life of his company and many a dark and dreary day was brightened by
the efflugent rays reflected from his sunny nature and disposition. In social
circles he was the life of every gathering and no programs were ever arranged
that did not include him. He was a man of broad intellect and most wonderful
information gained by extensive reading and study. He kept abreast of the times
and was always ready to discuss in an intelligent manner questions that affected
the weal and woe of the country. Despite these endowments, Mr. Burney was never
successful in a business way to the extent that some of his comrades were. He,
unfortunately, belonged to that school of men whose accumulations are of the
brain rather than of the purse, but no man, ever got more out of life in the
way of enjoyment than did he, and after all, who can say that his life was not
a success?
Mr. Burney leaves a large family, several brothers and a sister, Mr. D. Oliver
surviving him, to all of whom the sympathies of all are extended in their bereavement.
H.E.E.
[The Hulion Family Tree]
Notes by Frances M. Walters:
All children of Thomas S. and Mary Ann Burney were born at Honest Ridge, now
called Central Institute.
Buried March 22, 1910 at Honest Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
Member of Co. C, 8th Texas Calvary, C.S.A. (Terry's Texas Rangers) during Civil
War.
Thomas Silvanus Burney was born in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, on May 28, 1842.
He was the second oldest of eight children of James Lawrence Burney and Minerva
Elizabeth Peeples. The Burney family moved to Texas in July, 1855 when Thomas
was thirteen years old.
He enlisted in the service of the Confederacy on September 12, 1861 and spent
the next four years with Company C, 8th Texas Calvary (Terry's Texas Rangers).
He was present at the battles of Shiloh, Chickamaugua, Stone Mountain, Atlanta,
Perryville and Bentonville. After hostilities ceased in 1865 he was paroled
and returned to Limestone County, Texas.
He was married October 6, 1879 to Mary Ann Wimbish, the daughter of Jarmes R.
Wimbish and Sarah Doherty. They had eight children.
All children of Thos. S. Burney and Minerva Burney were borne at Honest Ridge,
now called Central Institute.
Obituary printed in the Groesbeck Journal:
TOM BURNEY DEAD
Another Ex-Confederate Soldier Responds to the Last summons
Again has the bugler's blast been heard, and another warrior who wore the gray
and fought for state rights, summoned to that Valhalla where the soldier's warfare
is over. Tom Burney, than whom there was no better known citizen in the country,
after an illness extending over a period of years, breathed his last at his late
residence at Sulphur Springs, Monday morning, March 21, 1910. With shattered
heath and a torn and bruised spirit, for months he had been calmly waiting the
end, realizing that in the peacefulness and quietude of death alone could he
gain surcease from sickness, turmoil, strife and suffering. When the swift-winged
messenger came he lay down his burden and with a smile of joy and gladness began
his last march to the eternal camping ground, where are bivouaced the brave souls
of Lee and Jackson and Forrest, and other kindred sprits, whose earthly existence
is immortal.
Tuesday morning his earthly remains were carried to Honest Ridge and tenderly
laid to rest in the family burying ground, and thus was performed the last act
of respect for one who was loved for his nobility of character and uprightness
of conduct.
In August of last year, Mr. Burney, realizing that his stay upon earth was limited,
and expecting the messenger at any time, penciled a brief biography of his life
and addressed it to the writer, to be used by him upon this occasion. It was
delivered the day of his death and came like a voice from the tomb. We give
it here just as he wrote it:
"Sulphur Springs, Aug.-----, 1909.
Tom Burney was born in Tallapoosa county, Alabama, May 28, 1842. Moved to Texas
in July, 1855 and has lived here ever since, except while I was in the army of
Tenn., fighting for what I thought was right. I joined the 8th or Terry's Texas
Rangers on September 16 1861 and went to Bowling Green Kentucky where I saw my
first service under Sidney Johnston. Was in all the battles fought by the army
and we did a lot of picket duty for the army when the other troops were resting.
I was under Forrest, Wharton, Wheeler, Morgan and other Calvary leaders of less
note. Was with Gen. Joe Johnston at Greensboro, N.C. but left for Georgia before
he surrendered. Got home in July 1865 having been gone nearly four years. I
was married Oct. 6, 1879 to Miss Mary A. Wimbish, still living in Limestone.
We raised quite a family--7 living, 1 dead and buried on Honest Ridge near our
old home.
Yours
Tom Burney"
In late years, after the infirmities of age and sickness and disease had laid
its hand upon him, there are those who failed to recognize in Tom Burney, the
dashing young soldier and gallant of former days. It is said of him that he
was the life of his company and many a dark and dreary day was brightened by
the efflugent rays reflected from his sunny nature and disposition. In social
circles he was the life of every gathering and no programs were ever arranged
that did not include him. He was a man of broad intellect and most wonderful
information gained by extensive reading and study. He kept abreast of the times
and was always ready to discuss in an intelligent manner questions that affected
the weal and woe of the country. Despite these endowments, Mr. Burney was never
successful in a business way to the extent that some of his comrades were. He,
unfortunately, belonged to that school of men whose accumulations are of the
brain rather than of the purse, but no man, ever got more out of life in the
way of enjoyment than did he, and after all, who can say that his life was not
a success?
Mr. Burney leaves a large family, several brothers and a sister, Mr. D. Oliver
surviving him, to all of whom the sympathies of all are extended in their bereavement.
H.E.E.
Parents: James Lawrence Burney and
Minerva Elizabeth PEEBLES.He was married to
Mary Ann Wimbish on 6 Oct 1879 in Limestone County, Texas. Children were:
Mary Elizabeth Burney,
Lucy Anna Burney, Sarah Alice Burney,
William Thomas Burney, Carrie Bessie Burney
, Lela Oliver Burney,
Lillie Aline Burney, John Wilmer (Pete) Burney
.
Tillitha
Burney was born on 13 Oct 1807 in Morgan County, Georgia. She died on 27
Feb 1831. Parents: John Burney and
Elizabeth Walker.She was married to Peter M.
, Sr. Walton in 1823.
Tom
Pitt Burney was born on 17 Mar 1869. He died on 20 Aug 1873 in Buried Honest
Ridge cemetery, Limestone County, Texas. Parents:
William A. Burney and Matilda C. Holley.
William
A. Burney was born on 8 Nov 1835 in Georgia. He died on 9 Jul 1903 in Buried
Honest Ridge Cem, Limestone Cty, Tx.
Information obtained from:
Sarah Burney Smith.
"Appendix to Burney Family Sketch".
Tombstones-Honest Ridge Cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
William and Matilda Burney are buried at Honest Ridge Cemetery, Limestone County,
Texas in marked graves.
[The Hulion Family Tree]
Information obtained from:
Sarah Burney Smith.
"Appendix to Burney Family Sketch".
Tombstones-Honest Ridge Cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
William and Matilda Burney are buried at Honest Ridge Cemetery, Limestone County,
Texas in marked graves.
[The Hulion Family Tree2.FTW]
Information obtained from:
Sarah Burney Smith.
"Appendix to Burney Family Sketch".
Tombstones-Honest Ridge Cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
William and Matilda Burney are buried at Honest Ridge Cemetery, Limestone County,
Texas in marked graves.
[The Hulion Family Tree]
Information obtained from:
Sarah Burney Smith.
"Appendix to Burney Family Sketch".
Tombstones-Honest Ridge Cemetery, Limestone County, Texas.
William and Matilda Burney are buried at Honest Ridge Cemetery, Limestone County,
Texas in marked graves. Parents: James Lawrence Burney
and Julia Ann PEEBLES.He was married to
Matilda C. Holley on 9 Jan 1855 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Children
were: Rufus Burney,
Jefferson Burney, Julia Burney,
Bulah Burney, Tom Pitt Burney.
William
Evans Burney was born in Sep 1891 in Texas. He died between 1922 and 1981.
Parents: John Joseph Burney and
Mary E. Evans.He was married to Eunice Latamore
Private.
William
Thomas Burney was born on 4 Dec 1885 in Honest Ridge, Limestone County, Texas.
He died on 10 Feb 1919 in Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas.
Never married.
Buried in Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas.
[The Hulion Family Tree]
Never married.
Buried in Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas.
[The Hulion Family Tree2.FTW]
Never married.
Buried in Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas.
[The Hulion Family Tree]
Never married.
Buried in Faulkenberry cemetery, Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas. Parents:
Thomas Sylvanus Burney and
Mary Ann Wimbish.
William
Vardeman Burney was born in 1805 in Greene County, Georgia. He died in 1866.
Parents: John Burney and
Elizabeth Walker.He was married to Lucy Grant
in 1834.
Hannah
Burnham was born between 1703 and 1726. She died between 1748 and 1814.
She was married to Jeremiah Curtiss between 1735
and 1767. Children were: Lucy Curtiss.
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