From Elliott R. Burr's Obituary
Comrade Elliot R. Burr,
who died in this city several weeks go was one of the Tribune's oldest
subscribers, and always read each issue with pleasure. At the time of his
death here but little information concerning his life was at hand, but
this week we received the following information which we believe his many
friends here will be glad to have for future reference to the memory of
a noble man.
Elliott R. Burr was born
in Cuba, N. Y., July 31, 1842, and passed away at St. Cloud, Florida, March
27, 1918, and was laid to rest by the side of his wife at Goodland, Ind.
April 6, 1918. Mr. Burr, enlisted in the 136th Regiment Company K, New
York Infantry, at the age of 19. Was married to Sarah J. Vorheis at Friendship,
N. Y., June 14, 1863. Eight children were born to them, seven of whom survive
- F. R. Burr, Susan B. Noland, Dickson Tenn., Mrs. Emma Swartz, deceased,
Anna B. May, Lynchburg Va., Edward H. Burr of St. Louis, Mo. Cynthia Burr,
of Lynn Haven, Fla., W. W. Burr University of Nebraska, and Chas. G. Burr,
V. P. I., Blacksburg Va., and thirty-two grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren
While Mr. Burr had not
been well the past year the end was unexpected. Miss Jean Burr, a cousin,
was with him when the end came; a daughter Mrs. Noland, and a niece, Miss
Lena Smith, each of whom had spent the winter in St. Cloud having returned
to their homes. Three of his children came to St. Cloud to attend the funeral
service here and to accompany their father to Indiana. At St. Cloud funeral
services were held at the M. E. church, of which Mr. Burr was a member.
A former pastor, Rev. J. B. Westcott an old soldier and a close friend
of Mr. Burr, had charge of the services. The members of the G. A. R. Post
escorted the body to the train. At Goodland the party was met by personal
friends of the deceased, a number of whom are surviving members of the
Goodland G. A. R. The remains were taken to the home of a friend and held
until the funeral. A great many friends called to express sympathy to the
members of the family. The funeral services were held at the Methodist
Church. The deceased was escorted to the church by the members of the G.
A. R. who acted as honorary pall bearers, there being many personal friends
A short but beautiful service was held. A male quartette sang "Saved by
Grace" and "Abide With Me,"
Mr. Burr was known wherever
he lived by his high sense of honor, suffering loss rather than to break
his word. To all who knew him the text of Rev. Servies was most appropriate
"A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, loving favor rather
than silver and gold" -Proverbs 22, verse 21.
Information by J. Perrow