Private GREEN BURGESS, Co. K, 86th Illinois
Green Burgess was born on February 21, 1844 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, one of at least seven children born to Elbert (or Albert) Burgess and Mary Ann (Dowell) Burgess. Elbert was born on __________ __, 18__ (c. 1820/21) in __________, Georgia, the son of William Burgess and Nancy (__________) Burgess, while Mary Ann (Dowell) Burgess was born on __________ __, 18__ (c. 1818/19) in __________, Tennessee, the daughter of __________ Dowell and __________ (__________) Dowell. Elbert and Mary were married on September 8, 1840 in Kentucky according to a site on familysearch.
Their children include;
1. James Madison Burgess, born June 16, 1840/41 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. James is found with the family in Pulaski County, Kentucky in the 1850 census and is listed as being 10 years of age. James came to Illinois with his parents in the late 1850's. James Madison Burgess
Married Amelia Ann Bethuram (1843-1906) on June 3, 1862 in Mercer County, Illinois. James Madison Burgess died on August 10, 1918 in Millersburg, Mercer County, Illinois and his mortal remains were laid in the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Mercer County, Illinois. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 9462476
2. Green Burgess, born February 21, 1844 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. See his biography below.
3. Willis "Willie" Burgess, born May __, 1845 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. He died on Dec. 5, 1923 in Princeville, Peoria County and his earthly remains were laid to rest in the Princeville Township Cemetery in Princeville, Illinois.
4. Perlina/Paulina Burgess, born c. 1845/46 in Kentucky. Paulina was married to ____________ Camp.
5. Henry Burgess, born c. 1846/47 in Kentucky. Henry Burgess died on ____________ __, 1903.
6. Schyler/Shiler/Schuylar Burgess, born c. 1850/51 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Schuylar died on ____________ __, 1870.
7. John M. Burgess, born c. 1852/53 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. John died on ____________ __, 1910.
8. Nancy A. Burgess, born c. 1854/55 in Peoria County, Illinois.
9. Infant sister Burgess, born and died c. 1856.
10. Francis Marion Burgess, born May 16, 1861 in or near Monica, Peoria County, Stark County, Illinois. Francis was married to Mary Annie ____________. Francis farmed all of his life. Francis died on September 13, 1930 in Valley Township, Stark County, Illinois. His mortal remains were laid in the Princeville Township Cemetery in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois.
At the time of the 1850 census, the Burgess family is found in Pulaski county, Kentucky;
Albert Berges M 31 Georgia
Mary A Berges F 28 Tennessee
James M Berges M 10 Kentucky
Green Berges M 7 Kentucky
Willis Berges M 5 Kentucky
Palina Berges F 4 Kentucky
Henry Berges M 3 Kentucky
Elbert and Mary brought the family to Illinois sometime between 1853 and 1855, where they settled in Princeville Township in Peoria County, near Princeville, Illinois. There Green grew to manhood farming the land beside his father and brothers. The Burgess family is found in Princeville Township at the time of the 1860.
125 Burges Elbert 39 M farmer 583 GA
125 Burges Mary 41 F TN
125 Burges Green 17 M farmhand KY
125 Burges Willis 16 M farmhand KY
125 Burges Perlina 14 F KY
125 Burges Henry 12 M KY
125 Burges Shiler 9 M KY
125 Burges John 7 M KY
125 Burges Nancy A. 5 F IL
It is believed that Mary Ann (Dowell) Burgess died in the early 1860's and her mortal remains may very well lie in the Princeville Township Cemetery in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois.
Elbert was married 2nd to Melinda/Belinda Debord on February 2, 1864 in or near Monica, Peoria County, Illinois.
One child is known to have been born to Elbert and Belinda;
11. Lancester Burgess, born c. 1864/65/71 in Illinois.
12. Marina Burgess, born c. 1868/69 in Missouri.
Sometime after the Civil War came to a close, Elbert Burgess moved to Missouri. At the time of the 1870 census, the Burgess family is found in Independence, Schuyler County, Missouri;
Elbert Burges M 56 Georgia
Belinda Burges F 47 Kentucky
John Burges M 19 Kentucky
Nancy Burges F 13 Illinois
Francis Burges M 10 Illinois
Marina Burges F 1 Missouri
Nothing more is known of Albert/Elbert Burgess or of Belinda (Debord) Burgess at this time.
Now to continue with the biography of Green Burgess;
On August 9, 1862, Green volunteered to serve in a company which was being raised in Princeville by a Princeville area School Teacher by the name of John F. French.
ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES
Illinois Civil War Detail Report
Name BURGESS, GREEN Rank PVT
Company K Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence PRINCEVILLE, PEORIA CO, IL
Age 19 Height 5' 5
Hair LIGHT Eyes GRAY
Complexion FAIR
Marital Status SINGLE
Occupation FARMER Nativity PULASKI CO, KY
Service Record
Joined When AUG 9, 1862
Joined Where PRINCEVILLE, IL
Joined By Whom CPT FRENCH Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom
Muster Out
Muster Out Where
Muster Out By Whom
Remarks TRANS TO VRC JAN 6, 1865
By the 12th of August, French had 100 volunteers beside himself. On August 13, 1862, French led the Princeville company through the streets of Princeville and after several speeches and rallies, French led the company on a 20 mile march to Peoria, Illinois, where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, French and 95 of his volunteers were mustered into the service as Co. K of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. French was elected Captain of Co. K.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 85th and 86th Illinois, over 1,800 men marched out of the gates of Camp Lyon, with much fanfare, through the streets of Peoria to the raiload depot. There they boarded trains bound for Camp Joe Holt in Jeffersonville, Indiana, which was located across the Ohio River for Louisville. Two weeks later, the men of the 85th and 86th were part of Daniel McCook's Brigade and were in the field chasing the last Confederate troops in Kentucky. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with the enemy during the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, suffering their first of many casualties. After the Union victory at Perryville, the Confederates withdrew from Kentucky and McCook's Brigade marched on toward Nashville, which they would garrison for the next ten months or so.
In the late summer of 1863, McCook's Brigade participated in several battles and skirmishes around Chattanooga and the Atlanta Campaign in the spring and summer of 1864, including the Battles of Chickamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia, Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia, and Peach Tree Creek, Georgia, to name a few. On September 1, 1864, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with the enemy at Jonesboro, Georgia. During this battle, 16 men of the 86th were either killed or wounded. Pvt. Green Burgess, of Co. K of the 86th Illinois, was severely wounded in the left thigh. He was first sent to a field hospital and then an army hospital in the rear. Four months after being wounded, on January 6, 1865, Green had recovered sufficiently that he was transferred to the Veterans Reserve Corps for other lighter duties. Green is known to have finished out the war in Co. B of the 5th Veteran Reserve Corps and was probably discharged sometime between July and November of 1865. He then returned to his home and family in Princeville Township.
On Oct. 30, 1877, Green was married to Clara Cornwell in Peoria County. Clara was born on March 13, 1856 in Illinois, the daughter of Leonard Barton Cornwell and Margaret (Markley) Cornwell.
Four children are known to have been born to Green and Clara. They are;
1. Albert Ross Burgess, born March 9, 1879 in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois. Albert Ross Burgess was married to Goldie Frances Green on October 9, 1918.
One son was born to Albert and Goldie;
A. Albert Green Burgess, born February 27, 1922 in Kansas. Albert was married to Clara Virginia Alexander (1925 - 2005). Albert died on February 28, 2000 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 99750999.
Dr. Albert Ross Burgess died on ____________ __, 1928 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 33101456.
At the time of the 1940 census, Goldie and her son, Albert, are found in Ward 2, Wichita, Wichita City, Sedgwick County, Kansas. She is listed as widowed;
Goldie Burgess Head F 51 Missouri
Albert Burgess Son M 18 Kansas
2. Willis Carlton Burgess, born ___________ __, 1881 in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois. Willis Carlton Burgess was married to Anna M. Forney (1879 - 1940).
Their children include;
A. Clara Leona Burgess, born November 14, 1900 in Kansas. Leona was 1st married to Charles Martin Phipps (1899 - 1945). Their children include;
a. Jacqulyn M. Phipps, born c. 1923/24 in Kansas.
b. Dorothy J. Phipps, born c. 1925/26 in Kansas.
c. Rex Phipps, born c. 1930/31 in Kansas.
At the time of the 1930 census, Leona and her family are found in Palestine, Sumner County, Kansas;
Charlie M Phipps Head M 31 Missouri
Leona C Phipps Wife F 29 Kansas
Jacqulyn M Phipps Daughter F 6 Kansas
Dorthy J Phipps Daughter F 4 Kansas
At the time of the 1940 census, Leona and her family are found in Palestine Township, Sumner County, Kansas;
Chas Phipps Head M 41 Kansas
Leona Phipps Wife F 39 Kansas
Jacqulyn Phipps Daughter F 16 Kansas
Dorothy Phipps Daughter F 14 Kansas
Rex Phipps Son M 9 Kansas
After Charles' death in 1945, Leona was married 2nd to William J Kersey (1887 - 1967).
Leona died on January 6, 1987 and her mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas.
B. Glenn A. Burgess, born April 17, 1902 in Kansas. Glenn was married to Ruth ____________ in the 1930's. Their children include;
a. Glenna Burgess, born c. 1936/37 in Kansas.
b. Carol Ann Burgess, born c. 1937/38 in Kansas.
At the time of the 1940 census, Glenn and his family are found in Palestine Township, Sumner County, Kansas;
Glenn Burgess Head M 38 Kansas
Ruth Burgess Wife F 36 Kansas
Glenna Burgess Daughter F 3 Kansas
Carol Ann Burgess Daughter F 2 Kansas
Glenn A Burgess died on May 19, 1966 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 27005855.
C. Walter L. Burgess, born April 21, 1904 in Kansas. Walter Burgess was married on March 23, 1923 to Dollie __________ in the 1920's. Their children include;
a. Doris L. Burgess, born c. 1927/28 in Kansas.
b. Max D. Burgess, born c. 1933/34 in Kansas.
At the time of the 1930 census, Walter and his family are found in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas;
Walter Burgess Head M 25 Kansas
Dollie Burgess Wife F 27 Oklahoma
Doris R Burgess Daughter F 2 Kansas
Carl Burgess Brother M 21 Kansas
At the time of the 1940 census, Walter and his family are found in Ward 9, Kansas City, Kaw Township, Jackson County, Missouri;
Walter L Burgess Head M 36 Kansas
Dollye D Burgess Wife F 37 Oklahoma
Doris L Burgess Daughter F 12 Kansas
Max D Burgess Son M 6 Missouri
Walter died on February 7, 1965 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 27005826.
D. Carlton H. Burgess, born __________ __, 1908 in Kansas. Carl was married to Duthuene ___________ in the 1930's. Their children include;
a. Gary R. Burgess, born c. 1935/36 in Missouri.
At the time of the 1940 census, Carl and his family are found in Joplin, Galena Township, Jasper County, Missouri;
Carl H Burgess Head M 31 Kansas
Duthuene Burgess Wife F 29 Kansas
Gary R Burgess Son M 4 Missouri
Carlton H Burgess died on October 3, 1982 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 26845001.
At the time of the 1910 census, Willis and his family are found in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas;
Welles C Burgess Head M 30 Illinois
Anna M Burgess Wife F 30 Ohio
Cara L Burgess Daughter F 8 Kansas
Glenn A Burgess Son M 6 Kansas
Walter L Burgess Son M 4 Kansas
Carel H Burgess Son M 2 Kansas
At the time of the 1920 census, Willis and his family are found in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas;
Willis C Burgess Head M 39 Illinois
Anna M Burgess Wife F 40 Ohio
Leona C Burgess Daughter F 19 Kansas
Glenn A Burgess Son M 17 Kansas
Walter L Burgess Son M 15 Kansas
Carlton H Burgess Son M 11 Kansas
Willis died on ___________ __, 1941 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 26929595.
3. Lawrence Glenn Burgess, born May 23, 1884 in Belle Plaine, Kansas. Lawrence G. Burgess was married to Mollie Marian Potter (1885 - 1961).
Their children include;
A. William Polk "Billy" Burgess, born November 9, 1918 in Willington, Kansas. Bill entered the service of the U.S. Army in May of 1942 and was married to Dorothy Blanche Borgerson on Nov. 10, 1942, in Vancouver, Washington. Their children include;
a. Donald Burgess, born
b. Robert Burgess, born
Bill died on August 30, 1991 in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon and his mortal remains were laid in the Klamath Memorial Park in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 33051885.
B. Lawrence Glenn Burgess Jr., born August 29, 1922 in Kansas. Lawrence entered the service of the U. S. Army and served in a field artillery unit. Lawrence was killed on April 7, 1945. His mortal remains were returned to the United States and they were laid to rest in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 26818899.
At the time of the 1920 census, Lawrence and his family are found in London, Sumner County, Kansas;
Lawrence G Burgess Head M 35 Kansas
Mallie Burgess Wife F 33 Kansas
Billy Burgess Son M 1 Kansas
Glenn Burgess Nephew M 18 Kansas
At the time of the 1930 census, Lawrence and his family are found in London, Sumner County, Kansas;
Laurence G Burgess Head M 45 Kansas
Mollie Burgess Wife F 42 Kansas
William P Burgess Son M 11 Kansas
Laurence G Burgess Jr. Son M 7 Kansas
Lawrence died on November 16, 1953 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 26818941.
4. Margaret Mae Burgess, born Sept. 25, 1887 in Belle Plaine, Kansas. Margaret was married Adam Hale Shriver on June 28, 1911 in Takawa, Oklahoma. Adam was born on __________ __, 18__ at ___________, Nebraska, the son of James J. Shriver and ___________ (__________) Shriver.
Their children include;
A. Burgess Hale Shriver, born March 19, 1914 in Tonkawa, Kay County, Oklahoma. Burgess H. Shriver was married to Marie Tillie Young on December 9, 1939 in Kay County, Oklahoma. At the time of the 1940 census, Burgess and Marie reside in Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma. Their children include;
a. Jeanne Shriver married ___________ DeFoe.
b. Burgess H. Shriver III, born
c. Susan Shriver married ___________ Barnes
Burgess served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII. Burgess died on May 7, 2005 in Marlow, Stephens County, Oklahoma and his mortal remains were laid in the Resthaven Memorial Park in Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 90549404.
B. Clara Jean Shriver, born December 23, 1919 in Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma. Clara was married on April 2, 1938 in Newkirk, Kay County, Oklahoma to Marvin Oliver Modeen.
The children born to Clara and Marvin include;
a. Marvin O. Modeen Jr., born c. 1939/40 in Oklahoma.
At the time of the 1940 census, Clara and her family are found living with her parents in Ward 3 of Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma;
Adam H Shriver Head M 58 Nebraska
Margaret Ann Shriver Wife F 52 Kansas
Clara Jean Modeen Daughter F 20 Oklahoma
Marvin O Modeen Son-in-law M 25 Nebraska
Marvin O Modeen Grandson M 0 Oklahoma
Clara died on September 21, 1992 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas and her mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See her Find A Grave Memorial# 26929704.
At the time of the 1920 census, Margaret and her family are found in Ponca Ward 4, Kay County, Oklahoma;
Adam H Shriver Head M 36 Nebraska
Margaret M Shriver Wife F 32 Kansas
Burgess H Shriver Son M 5 Oklahoma
Clara G Shriver Daughter F 0 Oklahoma
James J Shriver Father M 71 Ohio
At the time of the 1930 census, Margaret and her family are found in Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma;
Adam H Shriver Head M 48 Nebraska
Margaret Shriver Wife F 42 Kansas
Burgess Shriver Son M 16 Oklahoma
Clara J Shriver Daughter F 10 Oklahoma
At the time of the 1940 census, Margaret and her family are found in Ward 3 of Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma;
Adam H Shriver Head M 58 Nebraska
Margaret Ann Shriver Wife F 52 Kansas
Clara Jean Modeen Daughter F 20 Oklahoma
Marvin O Modeen Son-in-law M 25 Nebraska
Marvin O Modeen Grandson M 0 Oklahoma
In November of 1881, Green and Clara moved their family to Sumner County, Kansas, where they settled around Belle Plaine, Kansas. Green and Clara resided there the remainder of their lives. In 1887, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois held their first reunion in Peoria, Illinois on the 25th anniversary of their being mustered into service. They continued to hold these reunion until 1923, when it was decided that they were just getting too old and too few to continue the reunions. Burgess was never able to attend any of these reunions.
Pvt. Green Burgess passed away on January 17, 1897. Om Thursday, Jan. 21, 1897, the BELLE PLAINE NEWS newspaper, carried the following obituary;
"OBITUARY
DIED - In Belle Plaine, Kas., Jan. 17th 1897
Green Burgess was born in Pulaski Co., Ky, Feb. 21st 1844. At the age of 13 yrs he with his father's family moved to Ill. in the year 1852. At the age of 18yrs, he enlisted in Company K, 86th reg. Ill. Volunteers. He was wounded at Jonesboro, Ga. Received an honorable discharge at the close of the war. In the year 1877 he was united in marriage to Clare Cornwell, of Peoria Co., Ill. In Nov. 1881 he with his family moved to Sumner Co. where he has since resided. He leaves a wife, three sons, one daughter also five brothers, one brother and two sisters having preceeded him."
At the time of the 1900 census, Clara and her children are found in Belle Plaine Township, Belle Plaine city, Sumner County, Kansas;
Clara Burges Head F 44 Illinois
Lawrence G Burges Son M May 1884 16 Kansas
May M Burges Daughter F 13 Kansas
At the time of the 1910 census, Clara and her children are found in Harmon, Sumner County, Kansas. She is listed as widowed;
Laurence Burgess Head M 25 Kansas
Clara Burgess Mother F 54 Illinois
May Burgess Sister F 22 Kansas
Clara passed away on May 27, 1917. The mortal remains of Green and Clara were laid to rest in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter Fite would love to hear from anyone, especially descendants of the Burgess family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Green Burgess and the Burgess family. Baxter would also love to copies of any photographs of Green Burgess which may have survived the years, especially any showing him in uniform from his days in the service, added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
Green Burgess was born on February 21, 1844 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, one of at least seven children born to Elbert (or Albert) Burgess and Mary Ann (Dowell) Burgess. Elbert was born on __________ __, 18__ (c. 1820/21) in __________, Georgia, the son of William Burgess and Nancy (__________) Burgess, while Mary Ann (Dowell) Burgess was born on __________ __, 18__ (c. 1818/19) in __________, Tennessee, the daughter of __________ Dowell and __________ (__________) Dowell. Elbert and Mary were married on September 8, 1840 in Kentucky according to a site on familysearch.
Their children include;
1. James Madison Burgess, born June 16, 1840/41 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. James is found with the family in Pulaski County, Kentucky in the 1850 census and is listed as being 10 years of age. James came to Illinois with his parents in the late 1850's. James Madison Burgess
Married Amelia Ann Bethuram (1843-1906) on June 3, 1862 in Mercer County, Illinois. James Madison Burgess died on August 10, 1918 in Millersburg, Mercer County, Illinois and his mortal remains were laid in the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Mercer County, Illinois. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 9462476
2. Green Burgess, born February 21, 1844 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. See his biography below.
3. Willis "Willie" Burgess, born May __, 1845 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. He died on Dec. 5, 1923 in Princeville, Peoria County and his earthly remains were laid to rest in the Princeville Township Cemetery in Princeville, Illinois.
4. Perlina/Paulina Burgess, born c. 1845/46 in Kentucky. Paulina was married to ____________ Camp.
5. Henry Burgess, born c. 1846/47 in Kentucky. Henry Burgess died on ____________ __, 1903.
6. Schyler/Shiler/Schuylar Burgess, born c. 1850/51 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Schuylar died on ____________ __, 1870.
7. John M. Burgess, born c. 1852/53 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. John died on ____________ __, 1910.
8. Nancy A. Burgess, born c. 1854/55 in Peoria County, Illinois.
9. Infant sister Burgess, born and died c. 1856.
10. Francis Marion Burgess, born May 16, 1861 in or near Monica, Peoria County, Stark County, Illinois. Francis was married to Mary Annie ____________. Francis farmed all of his life. Francis died on September 13, 1930 in Valley Township, Stark County, Illinois. His mortal remains were laid in the Princeville Township Cemetery in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois.
At the time of the 1850 census, the Burgess family is found in Pulaski county, Kentucky;
Albert Berges M 31 Georgia
Mary A Berges F 28 Tennessee
James M Berges M 10 Kentucky
Green Berges M 7 Kentucky
Willis Berges M 5 Kentucky
Palina Berges F 4 Kentucky
Henry Berges M 3 Kentucky
Elbert and Mary brought the family to Illinois sometime between 1853 and 1855, where they settled in Princeville Township in Peoria County, near Princeville, Illinois. There Green grew to manhood farming the land beside his father and brothers. The Burgess family is found in Princeville Township at the time of the 1860.
125 Burges Elbert 39 M farmer 583 GA
125 Burges Mary 41 F TN
125 Burges Green 17 M farmhand KY
125 Burges Willis 16 M farmhand KY
125 Burges Perlina 14 F KY
125 Burges Henry 12 M KY
125 Burges Shiler 9 M KY
125 Burges John 7 M KY
125 Burges Nancy A. 5 F IL
It is believed that Mary Ann (Dowell) Burgess died in the early 1860's and her mortal remains may very well lie in the Princeville Township Cemetery in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois.
Elbert was married 2nd to Melinda/Belinda Debord on February 2, 1864 in or near Monica, Peoria County, Illinois.
One child is known to have been born to Elbert and Belinda;
11. Lancester Burgess, born c. 1864/65/71 in Illinois.
12. Marina Burgess, born c. 1868/69 in Missouri.
Sometime after the Civil War came to a close, Elbert Burgess moved to Missouri. At the time of the 1870 census, the Burgess family is found in Independence, Schuyler County, Missouri;
Elbert Burges M 56 Georgia
Belinda Burges F 47 Kentucky
John Burges M 19 Kentucky
Nancy Burges F 13 Illinois
Francis Burges M 10 Illinois
Marina Burges F 1 Missouri
Nothing more is known of Albert/Elbert Burgess or of Belinda (Debord) Burgess at this time.
Now to continue with the biography of Green Burgess;
On August 9, 1862, Green volunteered to serve in a company which was being raised in Princeville by a Princeville area School Teacher by the name of John F. French.
ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES
Illinois Civil War Detail Report
Name BURGESS, GREEN Rank PVT
Company K Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence PRINCEVILLE, PEORIA CO, IL
Age 19 Height 5' 5
Hair LIGHT Eyes GRAY
Complexion FAIR
Marital Status SINGLE
Occupation FARMER Nativity PULASKI CO, KY
Service Record
Joined When AUG 9, 1862
Joined Where PRINCEVILLE, IL
Joined By Whom CPT FRENCH Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom
Muster Out
Muster Out Where
Muster Out By Whom
Remarks TRANS TO VRC JAN 6, 1865
By the 12th of August, French had 100 volunteers beside himself. On August 13, 1862, French led the Princeville company through the streets of Princeville and after several speeches and rallies, French led the company on a 20 mile march to Peoria, Illinois, where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, French and 95 of his volunteers were mustered into the service as Co. K of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. French was elected Captain of Co. K.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 85th and 86th Illinois, over 1,800 men marched out of the gates of Camp Lyon, with much fanfare, through the streets of Peoria to the raiload depot. There they boarded trains bound for Camp Joe Holt in Jeffersonville, Indiana, which was located across the Ohio River for Louisville. Two weeks later, the men of the 85th and 86th were part of Daniel McCook's Brigade and were in the field chasing the last Confederate troops in Kentucky. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with the enemy during the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, suffering their first of many casualties. After the Union victory at Perryville, the Confederates withdrew from Kentucky and McCook's Brigade marched on toward Nashville, which they would garrison for the next ten months or so.
In the late summer of 1863, McCook's Brigade participated in several battles and skirmishes around Chattanooga and the Atlanta Campaign in the spring and summer of 1864, including the Battles of Chickamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia, Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia, and Peach Tree Creek, Georgia, to name a few. On September 1, 1864, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with the enemy at Jonesboro, Georgia. During this battle, 16 men of the 86th were either killed or wounded. Pvt. Green Burgess, of Co. K of the 86th Illinois, was severely wounded in the left thigh. He was first sent to a field hospital and then an army hospital in the rear. Four months after being wounded, on January 6, 1865, Green had recovered sufficiently that he was transferred to the Veterans Reserve Corps for other lighter duties. Green is known to have finished out the war in Co. B of the 5th Veteran Reserve Corps and was probably discharged sometime between July and November of 1865. He then returned to his home and family in Princeville Township.
On Oct. 30, 1877, Green was married to Clara Cornwell in Peoria County. Clara was born on March 13, 1856 in Illinois, the daughter of Leonard Barton Cornwell and Margaret (Markley) Cornwell.
Four children are known to have been born to Green and Clara. They are;
1. Albert Ross Burgess, born March 9, 1879 in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois. Albert Ross Burgess was married to Goldie Frances Green on October 9, 1918.
One son was born to Albert and Goldie;
A. Albert Green Burgess, born February 27, 1922 in Kansas. Albert was married to Clara Virginia Alexander (1925 - 2005). Albert died on February 28, 2000 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 99750999.
Dr. Albert Ross Burgess died on ____________ __, 1928 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 33101456.
At the time of the 1940 census, Goldie and her son, Albert, are found in Ward 2, Wichita, Wichita City, Sedgwick County, Kansas. She is listed as widowed;
Goldie Burgess Head F 51 Missouri
Albert Burgess Son M 18 Kansas
2. Willis Carlton Burgess, born ___________ __, 1881 in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois. Willis Carlton Burgess was married to Anna M. Forney (1879 - 1940).
Their children include;
A. Clara Leona Burgess, born November 14, 1900 in Kansas. Leona was 1st married to Charles Martin Phipps (1899 - 1945). Their children include;
a. Jacqulyn M. Phipps, born c. 1923/24 in Kansas.
b. Dorothy J. Phipps, born c. 1925/26 in Kansas.
c. Rex Phipps, born c. 1930/31 in Kansas.
At the time of the 1930 census, Leona and her family are found in Palestine, Sumner County, Kansas;
Charlie M Phipps Head M 31 Missouri
Leona C Phipps Wife F 29 Kansas
Jacqulyn M Phipps Daughter F 6 Kansas
Dorthy J Phipps Daughter F 4 Kansas
At the time of the 1940 census, Leona and her family are found in Palestine Township, Sumner County, Kansas;
Chas Phipps Head M 41 Kansas
Leona Phipps Wife F 39 Kansas
Jacqulyn Phipps Daughter F 16 Kansas
Dorothy Phipps Daughter F 14 Kansas
Rex Phipps Son M 9 Kansas
After Charles' death in 1945, Leona was married 2nd to William J Kersey (1887 - 1967).
Leona died on January 6, 1987 and her mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas.
B. Glenn A. Burgess, born April 17, 1902 in Kansas. Glenn was married to Ruth ____________ in the 1930's. Their children include;
a. Glenna Burgess, born c. 1936/37 in Kansas.
b. Carol Ann Burgess, born c. 1937/38 in Kansas.
At the time of the 1940 census, Glenn and his family are found in Palestine Township, Sumner County, Kansas;
Glenn Burgess Head M 38 Kansas
Ruth Burgess Wife F 36 Kansas
Glenna Burgess Daughter F 3 Kansas
Carol Ann Burgess Daughter F 2 Kansas
Glenn A Burgess died on May 19, 1966 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 27005855.
C. Walter L. Burgess, born April 21, 1904 in Kansas. Walter Burgess was married on March 23, 1923 to Dollie __________ in the 1920's. Their children include;
a. Doris L. Burgess, born c. 1927/28 in Kansas.
b. Max D. Burgess, born c. 1933/34 in Kansas.
At the time of the 1930 census, Walter and his family are found in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas;
Walter Burgess Head M 25 Kansas
Dollie Burgess Wife F 27 Oklahoma
Doris R Burgess Daughter F 2 Kansas
Carl Burgess Brother M 21 Kansas
At the time of the 1940 census, Walter and his family are found in Ward 9, Kansas City, Kaw Township, Jackson County, Missouri;
Walter L Burgess Head M 36 Kansas
Dollye D Burgess Wife F 37 Oklahoma
Doris L Burgess Daughter F 12 Kansas
Max D Burgess Son M 6 Missouri
Walter died on February 7, 1965 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 27005826.
D. Carlton H. Burgess, born __________ __, 1908 in Kansas. Carl was married to Duthuene ___________ in the 1930's. Their children include;
a. Gary R. Burgess, born c. 1935/36 in Missouri.
At the time of the 1940 census, Carl and his family are found in Joplin, Galena Township, Jasper County, Missouri;
Carl H Burgess Head M 31 Kansas
Duthuene Burgess Wife F 29 Kansas
Gary R Burgess Son M 4 Missouri
Carlton H Burgess died on October 3, 1982 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 26845001.
At the time of the 1910 census, Willis and his family are found in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas;
Welles C Burgess Head M 30 Illinois
Anna M Burgess Wife F 30 Ohio
Cara L Burgess Daughter F 8 Kansas
Glenn A Burgess Son M 6 Kansas
Walter L Burgess Son M 4 Kansas
Carel H Burgess Son M 2 Kansas
At the time of the 1920 census, Willis and his family are found in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas;
Willis C Burgess Head M 39 Illinois
Anna M Burgess Wife F 40 Ohio
Leona C Burgess Daughter F 19 Kansas
Glenn A Burgess Son M 17 Kansas
Walter L Burgess Son M 15 Kansas
Carlton H Burgess Son M 11 Kansas
Willis died on ___________ __, 1941 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 26929595.
3. Lawrence Glenn Burgess, born May 23, 1884 in Belle Plaine, Kansas. Lawrence G. Burgess was married to Mollie Marian Potter (1885 - 1961).
Their children include;
A. William Polk "Billy" Burgess, born November 9, 1918 in Willington, Kansas. Bill entered the service of the U.S. Army in May of 1942 and was married to Dorothy Blanche Borgerson on Nov. 10, 1942, in Vancouver, Washington. Their children include;
a. Donald Burgess, born
b. Robert Burgess, born
Bill died on August 30, 1991 in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon and his mortal remains were laid in the Klamath Memorial Park in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 33051885.
B. Lawrence Glenn Burgess Jr., born August 29, 1922 in Kansas. Lawrence entered the service of the U. S. Army and served in a field artillery unit. Lawrence was killed on April 7, 1945. His mortal remains were returned to the United States and they were laid to rest in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 26818899.
At the time of the 1920 census, Lawrence and his family are found in London, Sumner County, Kansas;
Lawrence G Burgess Head M 35 Kansas
Mallie Burgess Wife F 33 Kansas
Billy Burgess Son M 1 Kansas
Glenn Burgess Nephew M 18 Kansas
At the time of the 1930 census, Lawrence and his family are found in London, Sumner County, Kansas;
Laurence G Burgess Head M 45 Kansas
Mollie Burgess Wife F 42 Kansas
William P Burgess Son M 11 Kansas
Laurence G Burgess Jr. Son M 7 Kansas
Lawrence died on November 16, 1953 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 26818941.
4. Margaret Mae Burgess, born Sept. 25, 1887 in Belle Plaine, Kansas. Margaret was married Adam Hale Shriver on June 28, 1911 in Takawa, Oklahoma. Adam was born on __________ __, 18__ at ___________, Nebraska, the son of James J. Shriver and ___________ (__________) Shriver.
Their children include;
A. Burgess Hale Shriver, born March 19, 1914 in Tonkawa, Kay County, Oklahoma. Burgess H. Shriver was married to Marie Tillie Young on December 9, 1939 in Kay County, Oklahoma. At the time of the 1940 census, Burgess and Marie reside in Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma. Their children include;
a. Jeanne Shriver married ___________ DeFoe.
b. Burgess H. Shriver III, born
c. Susan Shriver married ___________ Barnes
Burgess served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII. Burgess died on May 7, 2005 in Marlow, Stephens County, Oklahoma and his mortal remains were laid in the Resthaven Memorial Park in Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 90549404.
B. Clara Jean Shriver, born December 23, 1919 in Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma. Clara was married on April 2, 1938 in Newkirk, Kay County, Oklahoma to Marvin Oliver Modeen.
The children born to Clara and Marvin include;
a. Marvin O. Modeen Jr., born c. 1939/40 in Oklahoma.
At the time of the 1940 census, Clara and her family are found living with her parents in Ward 3 of Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma;
Adam H Shriver Head M 58 Nebraska
Margaret Ann Shriver Wife F 52 Kansas
Clara Jean Modeen Daughter F 20 Oklahoma
Marvin O Modeen Son-in-law M 25 Nebraska
Marvin O Modeen Grandson M 0 Oklahoma
Clara died on September 21, 1992 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas and her mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See her Find A Grave Memorial# 26929704.
At the time of the 1920 census, Margaret and her family are found in Ponca Ward 4, Kay County, Oklahoma;
Adam H Shriver Head M 36 Nebraska
Margaret M Shriver Wife F 32 Kansas
Burgess H Shriver Son M 5 Oklahoma
Clara G Shriver Daughter F 0 Oklahoma
James J Shriver Father M 71 Ohio
At the time of the 1930 census, Margaret and her family are found in Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma;
Adam H Shriver Head M 48 Nebraska
Margaret Shriver Wife F 42 Kansas
Burgess Shriver Son M 16 Oklahoma
Clara J Shriver Daughter F 10 Oklahoma
At the time of the 1940 census, Margaret and her family are found in Ward 3 of Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma;
Adam H Shriver Head M 58 Nebraska
Margaret Ann Shriver Wife F 52 Kansas
Clara Jean Modeen Daughter F 20 Oklahoma
Marvin O Modeen Son-in-law M 25 Nebraska
Marvin O Modeen Grandson M 0 Oklahoma
In November of 1881, Green and Clara moved their family to Sumner County, Kansas, where they settled around Belle Plaine, Kansas. Green and Clara resided there the remainder of their lives. In 1887, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois held their first reunion in Peoria, Illinois on the 25th anniversary of their being mustered into service. They continued to hold these reunion until 1923, when it was decided that they were just getting too old and too few to continue the reunions. Burgess was never able to attend any of these reunions.
Pvt. Green Burgess passed away on January 17, 1897. Om Thursday, Jan. 21, 1897, the BELLE PLAINE NEWS newspaper, carried the following obituary;
"OBITUARY
DIED - In Belle Plaine, Kas., Jan. 17th 1897
Green Burgess was born in Pulaski Co., Ky, Feb. 21st 1844. At the age of 13 yrs he with his father's family moved to Ill. in the year 1852. At the age of 18yrs, he enlisted in Company K, 86th reg. Ill. Volunteers. He was wounded at Jonesboro, Ga. Received an honorable discharge at the close of the war. In the year 1877 he was united in marriage to Clare Cornwell, of Peoria Co., Ill. In Nov. 1881 he with his family moved to Sumner Co. where he has since resided. He leaves a wife, three sons, one daughter also five brothers, one brother and two sisters having preceeded him."
At the time of the 1900 census, Clara and her children are found in Belle Plaine Township, Belle Plaine city, Sumner County, Kansas;
Clara Burges Head F 44 Illinois
Lawrence G Burges Son M May 1884 16 Kansas
May M Burges Daughter F 13 Kansas
At the time of the 1910 census, Clara and her children are found in Harmon, Sumner County, Kansas. She is listed as widowed;
Laurence Burgess Head M 25 Kansas
Clara Burgess Mother F 54 Illinois
May Burgess Sister F 22 Kansas
Clara passed away on May 27, 1917. The mortal remains of Green and Clara were laid to rest in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter Fite would love to hear from anyone, especially descendants of the Burgess family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Green Burgess and the Burgess family. Baxter would also love to copies of any photographs of Green Burgess which may have survived the years, especially any showing him in uniform from his days in the service, added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
Private GREEN BURGESS, Co. K, 86th Illinois
Green Burgess was born on February 21, 1844 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, one of at least seven children born to Elbert (or Albert) Burgess and Mary Ann (Dowell) Burgess. Elbert was born on __________ __, 18__ (c. 1820/21) in __________, Georgia, the son of William Burgess and Nancy (__________) Burgess, while Mary Ann (Dowell) Burgess was born on __________ __, 18__ (c. 1818/19) in __________, Tennessee, the daughter of __________ Dowell and __________ (__________) Dowell. Elbert and Mary were married on September 8, 1840 in Kentucky according to a site on familysearch.
Their children include;
1. James Madison Burgess, born June 16, 1840/41 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. James is found with the family in Pulaski County, Kentucky in the 1850 census and is listed as being 10 years of age. James came to Illinois with his parents in the late 1850's. James Madison Burgess
Married Amelia Ann Bethuram (1843-1906) on June 3, 1862 in Mercer County, Illinois. James Madison Burgess died on August 10, 1918 in Millersburg, Mercer County, Illinois and his mortal remains were laid in the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Mercer County, Illinois. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 9462476
2. Green Burgess, born February 21, 1844 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. See his biography below.
3. Willis "Willie" Burgess, born May __, 1845 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. He died on Dec. 5, 1923 in Princeville, Peoria County and his earthly remains were laid to rest in the Princeville Township Cemetery in Princeville, Illinois.
4. Perlina/Paulina Burgess, born c. 1845/46 in Kentucky. Paulina was married to ____________ Camp.
5. Henry Burgess, born c. 1846/47 in Kentucky. Henry Burgess died on ____________ __, 1903.
6. Schyler/Shiler/Schuylar Burgess, born c. 1850/51 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Schuylar died on ____________ __, 1870.
7. John M. Burgess, born c. 1852/53 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. John died on ____________ __, 1910.
8. Nancy A. Burgess, born c. 1854/55 in Peoria County, Illinois.
9. Infant sister Burgess, born and died c. 1856.
10. Francis Marion Burgess, born May 16, 1861 in or near Monica, Peoria County, Stark County, Illinois. Francis was married to Mary Annie ____________. Francis farmed all of his life. Francis died on September 13, 1930 in Valley Township, Stark County, Illinois. His mortal remains were laid in the Princeville Township Cemetery in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois.
At the time of the 1850 census, the Burgess family is found in Pulaski county, Kentucky;
Albert Berges M 31 Georgia
Mary A Berges F 28 Tennessee
James M Berges M 10 Kentucky
Green Berges M 7 Kentucky
Willis Berges M 5 Kentucky
Palina Berges F 4 Kentucky
Henry Berges M 3 Kentucky
Elbert and Mary brought the family to Illinois sometime between 1853 and 1855, where they settled in Princeville Township in Peoria County, near Princeville, Illinois. There Green grew to manhood farming the land beside his father and brothers. The Burgess family is found in Princeville Township at the time of the 1860.
125 Burges Elbert 39 M farmer 583 GA
125 Burges Mary 41 F TN
125 Burges Green 17 M farmhand KY
125 Burges Willis 16 M farmhand KY
125 Burges Perlina 14 F KY
125 Burges Henry 12 M KY
125 Burges Shiler 9 M KY
125 Burges John 7 M KY
125 Burges Nancy A. 5 F IL
It is believed that Mary Ann (Dowell) Burgess died in the early 1860's and her mortal remains may very well lie in the Princeville Township Cemetery in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois.
Elbert was married 2nd to Melinda/Belinda Debord on February 2, 1864 in or near Monica, Peoria County, Illinois.
One child is known to have been born to Elbert and Belinda;
11. Lancester Burgess, born c. 1864/65/71 in Illinois.
12. Marina Burgess, born c. 1868/69 in Missouri.
Sometime after the Civil War came to a close, Elbert Burgess moved to Missouri. At the time of the 1870 census, the Burgess family is found in Independence, Schuyler County, Missouri;
Elbert Burges M 56 Georgia
Belinda Burges F 47 Kentucky
John Burges M 19 Kentucky
Nancy Burges F 13 Illinois
Francis Burges M 10 Illinois
Marina Burges F 1 Missouri
Nothing more is known of Albert/Elbert Burgess or of Belinda (Debord) Burgess at this time.
Now to continue with the biography of Green Burgess;
On August 9, 1862, Green volunteered to serve in a company which was being raised in Princeville by a Princeville area School Teacher by the name of John F. French.
ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES
Illinois Civil War Detail Report
Name BURGESS, GREEN Rank PVT
Company K Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence PRINCEVILLE, PEORIA CO, IL
Age 19 Height 5' 5
Hair LIGHT Eyes GRAY
Complexion FAIR
Marital Status SINGLE
Occupation FARMER Nativity PULASKI CO, KY
Service Record
Joined When AUG 9, 1862
Joined Where PRINCEVILLE, IL
Joined By Whom CPT FRENCH Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom
Muster Out
Muster Out Where
Muster Out By Whom
Remarks TRANS TO VRC JAN 6, 1865
By the 12th of August, French had 100 volunteers beside himself. On August 13, 1862, French led the Princeville company through the streets of Princeville and after several speeches and rallies, French led the company on a 20 mile march to Peoria, Illinois, where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, French and 95 of his volunteers were mustered into the service as Co. K of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. French was elected Captain of Co. K.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 85th and 86th Illinois, over 1,800 men marched out of the gates of Camp Lyon, with much fanfare, through the streets of Peoria to the raiload depot. There they boarded trains bound for Camp Joe Holt in Jeffersonville, Indiana, which was located across the Ohio River for Louisville. Two weeks later, the men of the 85th and 86th were part of Daniel McCook's Brigade and were in the field chasing the last Confederate troops in Kentucky. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with the enemy during the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, suffering their first of many casualties. After the Union victory at Perryville, the Confederates withdrew from Kentucky and McCook's Brigade marched on toward Nashville, which they would garrison for the next ten months or so.
In the late summer of 1863, McCook's Brigade participated in several battles and skirmishes around Chattanooga and the Atlanta Campaign in the spring and summer of 1864, including the Battles of Chickamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia, Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia, and Peach Tree Creek, Georgia, to name a few. On September 1, 1864, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with the enemy at Jonesboro, Georgia. During this battle, 16 men of the 86th were either killed or wounded. Pvt. Green Burgess, of Co. K of the 86th Illinois, was severely wounded in the left thigh. He was first sent to a field hospital and then an army hospital in the rear. Four months after being wounded, on January 6, 1865, Green had recovered sufficiently that he was transferred to the Veterans Reserve Corps for other lighter duties. Green is known to have finished out the war in Co. B of the 5th Veteran Reserve Corps and was probably discharged sometime between July and November of 1865. He then returned to his home and family in Princeville Township.
On Oct. 30, 1877, Green was married to Clara Cornwell in Peoria County. Clara was born on March 13, 1856 in Illinois, the daughter of Leonard Barton Cornwell and Margaret (Markley) Cornwell.
Four children are known to have been born to Green and Clara. They are;
1. Albert Ross Burgess, born March 9, 1879 in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois. Albert Ross Burgess was married to Goldie Frances Green on October 9, 1918.
One son was born to Albert and Goldie;
A. Albert Green Burgess, born February 27, 1922 in Kansas. Albert was married to Clara Virginia Alexander (1925 - 2005). Albert died on February 28, 2000 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 99750999.
Dr. Albert Ross Burgess died on ____________ __, 1928 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 33101456.
At the time of the 1940 census, Goldie and her son, Albert, are found in Ward 2, Wichita, Wichita City, Sedgwick County, Kansas. She is listed as widowed;
Goldie Burgess Head F 51 Missouri
Albert Burgess Son M 18 Kansas
2. Willis Carlton Burgess, born ___________ __, 1881 in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois. Willis Carlton Burgess was married to Anna M. Forney (1879 - 1940).
Their children include;
A. Clara Leona Burgess, born November 14, 1900 in Kansas. Leona was 1st married to Charles Martin Phipps (1899 - 1945). Their children include;
a. Jacqulyn M. Phipps, born c. 1923/24 in Kansas.
b. Dorothy J. Phipps, born c. 1925/26 in Kansas.
c. Rex Phipps, born c. 1930/31 in Kansas.
At the time of the 1930 census, Leona and her family are found in Palestine, Sumner County, Kansas;
Charlie M Phipps Head M 31 Missouri
Leona C Phipps Wife F 29 Kansas
Jacqulyn M Phipps Daughter F 6 Kansas
Dorthy J Phipps Daughter F 4 Kansas
At the time of the 1940 census, Leona and her family are found in Palestine Township, Sumner County, Kansas;
Chas Phipps Head M 41 Kansas
Leona Phipps Wife F 39 Kansas
Jacqulyn Phipps Daughter F 16 Kansas
Dorothy Phipps Daughter F 14 Kansas
Rex Phipps Son M 9 Kansas
After Charles' death in 1945, Leona was married 2nd to William J Kersey (1887 - 1967).
Leona died on January 6, 1987 and her mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas.
B. Glenn A. Burgess, born April 17, 1902 in Kansas. Glenn was married to Ruth ____________ in the 1930's. Their children include;
a. Glenna Burgess, born c. 1936/37 in Kansas.
b. Carol Ann Burgess, born c. 1937/38 in Kansas.
At the time of the 1940 census, Glenn and his family are found in Palestine Township, Sumner County, Kansas;
Glenn Burgess Head M 38 Kansas
Ruth Burgess Wife F 36 Kansas
Glenna Burgess Daughter F 3 Kansas
Carol Ann Burgess Daughter F 2 Kansas
Glenn A Burgess died on May 19, 1966 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 27005855.
C. Walter L. Burgess, born April 21, 1904 in Kansas. Walter Burgess was married on March 23, 1923 to Dollie __________ in the 1920's. Their children include;
a. Doris L. Burgess, born c. 1927/28 in Kansas.
b. Max D. Burgess, born c. 1933/34 in Kansas.
At the time of the 1930 census, Walter and his family are found in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas;
Walter Burgess Head M 25 Kansas
Dollie Burgess Wife F 27 Oklahoma
Doris R Burgess Daughter F 2 Kansas
Carl Burgess Brother M 21 Kansas
At the time of the 1940 census, Walter and his family are found in Ward 9, Kansas City, Kaw Township, Jackson County, Missouri;
Walter L Burgess Head M 36 Kansas
Dollye D Burgess Wife F 37 Oklahoma
Doris L Burgess Daughter F 12 Kansas
Max D Burgess Son M 6 Missouri
Walter died on February 7, 1965 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 27005826.
D. Carlton H. Burgess, born __________ __, 1908 in Kansas. Carl was married to Duthuene ___________ in the 1930's. Their children include;
a. Gary R. Burgess, born c. 1935/36 in Missouri.
At the time of the 1940 census, Carl and his family are found in Joplin, Galena Township, Jasper County, Missouri;
Carl H Burgess Head M 31 Kansas
Duthuene Burgess Wife F 29 Kansas
Gary R Burgess Son M 4 Missouri
Carlton H Burgess died on October 3, 1982 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 26845001.
At the time of the 1910 census, Willis and his family are found in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas;
Welles C Burgess Head M 30 Illinois
Anna M Burgess Wife F 30 Ohio
Cara L Burgess Daughter F 8 Kansas
Glenn A Burgess Son M 6 Kansas
Walter L Burgess Son M 4 Kansas
Carel H Burgess Son M 2 Kansas
At the time of the 1920 census, Willis and his family are found in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas;
Willis C Burgess Head M 39 Illinois
Anna M Burgess Wife F 40 Ohio
Leona C Burgess Daughter F 19 Kansas
Glenn A Burgess Son M 17 Kansas
Walter L Burgess Son M 15 Kansas
Carlton H Burgess Son M 11 Kansas
Willis died on ___________ __, 1941 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 26929595.
3. Lawrence Glenn Burgess, born May 23, 1884 in Belle Plaine, Kansas. Lawrence G. Burgess was married to Mollie Marian Potter (1885 - 1961).
Their children include;
A. William Polk "Billy" Burgess, born November 9, 1918 in Willington, Kansas. Bill entered the service of the U.S. Army in May of 1942 and was married to Dorothy Blanche Borgerson on Nov. 10, 1942, in Vancouver, Washington. Their children include;
a. Donald Burgess, born
b. Robert Burgess, born
Bill died on August 30, 1991 in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon and his mortal remains were laid in the Klamath Memorial Park in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 33051885.
B. Lawrence Glenn Burgess Jr., born August 29, 1922 in Kansas. Lawrence entered the service of the U. S. Army and served in a field artillery unit. Lawrence was killed on April 7, 1945. His mortal remains were returned to the United States and they were laid to rest in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 26818899.
At the time of the 1920 census, Lawrence and his family are found in London, Sumner County, Kansas;
Lawrence G Burgess Head M 35 Kansas
Mallie Burgess Wife F 33 Kansas
Billy Burgess Son M 1 Kansas
Glenn Burgess Nephew M 18 Kansas
At the time of the 1930 census, Lawrence and his family are found in London, Sumner County, Kansas;
Laurence G Burgess Head M 45 Kansas
Mollie Burgess Wife F 42 Kansas
William P Burgess Son M 11 Kansas
Laurence G Burgess Jr. Son M 7 Kansas
Lawrence died on November 16, 1953 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 26818941.
4. Margaret Mae Burgess, born Sept. 25, 1887 in Belle Plaine, Kansas. Margaret was married Adam Hale Shriver on June 28, 1911 in Takawa, Oklahoma. Adam was born on __________ __, 18__ at ___________, Nebraska, the son of James J. Shriver and ___________ (__________) Shriver.
Their children include;
A. Burgess Hale Shriver, born March 19, 1914 in Tonkawa, Kay County, Oklahoma. Burgess H. Shriver was married to Marie Tillie Young on December 9, 1939 in Kay County, Oklahoma. At the time of the 1940 census, Burgess and Marie reside in Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma. Their children include;
a. Jeanne Shriver married ___________ DeFoe.
b. Burgess H. Shriver III, born
c. Susan Shriver married ___________ Barnes
Burgess served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII. Burgess died on May 7, 2005 in Marlow, Stephens County, Oklahoma and his mortal remains were laid in the Resthaven Memorial Park in Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 90549404.
B. Clara Jean Shriver, born December 23, 1919 in Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma. Clara was married on April 2, 1938 in Newkirk, Kay County, Oklahoma to Marvin Oliver Modeen.
The children born to Clara and Marvin include;
a. Marvin O. Modeen Jr., born c. 1939/40 in Oklahoma.
At the time of the 1940 census, Clara and her family are found living with her parents in Ward 3 of Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma;
Adam H Shriver Head M 58 Nebraska
Margaret Ann Shriver Wife F 52 Kansas
Clara Jean Modeen Daughter F 20 Oklahoma
Marvin O Modeen Son-in-law M 25 Nebraska
Marvin O Modeen Grandson M 0 Oklahoma
Clara died on September 21, 1992 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas and her mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See her Find A Grave Memorial# 26929704.
At the time of the 1920 census, Margaret and her family are found in Ponca Ward 4, Kay County, Oklahoma;
Adam H Shriver Head M 36 Nebraska
Margaret M Shriver Wife F 32 Kansas
Burgess H Shriver Son M 5 Oklahoma
Clara G Shriver Daughter F 0 Oklahoma
James J Shriver Father M 71 Ohio
At the time of the 1930 census, Margaret and her family are found in Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma;
Adam H Shriver Head M 48 Nebraska
Margaret Shriver Wife F 42 Kansas
Burgess Shriver Son M 16 Oklahoma
Clara J Shriver Daughter F 10 Oklahoma
At the time of the 1940 census, Margaret and her family are found in Ward 3 of Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma;
Adam H Shriver Head M 58 Nebraska
Margaret Ann Shriver Wife F 52 Kansas
Clara Jean Modeen Daughter F 20 Oklahoma
Marvin O Modeen Son-in-law M 25 Nebraska
Marvin O Modeen Grandson M 0 Oklahoma
In November of 1881, Green and Clara moved their family to Sumner County, Kansas, where they settled around Belle Plaine, Kansas. Green and Clara resided there the remainder of their lives. In 1887, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois held their first reunion in Peoria, Illinois on the 25th anniversary of their being mustered into service. They continued to hold these reunion until 1923, when it was decided that they were just getting too old and too few to continue the reunions. Burgess was never able to attend any of these reunions.
Pvt. Green Burgess passed away on January 17, 1897. Om Thursday, Jan. 21, 1897, the BELLE PLAINE NEWS newspaper, carried the following obituary;
"OBITUARY
DIED - In Belle Plaine, Kas., Jan. 17th 1897
Green Burgess was born in Pulaski Co., Ky, Feb. 21st 1844. At the age of 13 yrs he with his father's family moved to Ill. in the year 1852. At the age of 18yrs, he enlisted in Company K, 86th reg. Ill. Volunteers. He was wounded at Jonesboro, Ga. Received an honorable discharge at the close of the war. In the year 1877 he was united in marriage to Clare Cornwell, of Peoria Co., Ill. In Nov. 1881 he with his family moved to Sumner Co. where he has since resided. He leaves a wife, three sons, one daughter also five brothers, one brother and two sisters having preceeded him."
At the time of the 1900 census, Clara and her children are found in Belle Plaine Township, Belle Plaine city, Sumner County, Kansas;
Clara Burges Head F 44 Illinois
Lawrence G Burges Son M May 1884 16 Kansas
May M Burges Daughter F 13 Kansas
At the time of the 1910 census, Clara and her children are found in Harmon, Sumner County, Kansas. She is listed as widowed;
Laurence Burgess Head M 25 Kansas
Clara Burgess Mother F 54 Illinois
May Burgess Sister F 22 Kansas
Clara passed away on May 27, 1917. The mortal remains of Green and Clara were laid to rest in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter Fite would love to hear from anyone, especially descendants of the Burgess family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Green Burgess and the Burgess family. Baxter would also love to copies of any photographs of Green Burgess which may have survived the years, especially any showing him in uniform from his days in the service, added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
Green Burgess was born on February 21, 1844 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, one of at least seven children born to Elbert (or Albert) Burgess and Mary Ann (Dowell) Burgess. Elbert was born on __________ __, 18__ (c. 1820/21) in __________, Georgia, the son of William Burgess and Nancy (__________) Burgess, while Mary Ann (Dowell) Burgess was born on __________ __, 18__ (c. 1818/19) in __________, Tennessee, the daughter of __________ Dowell and __________ (__________) Dowell. Elbert and Mary were married on September 8, 1840 in Kentucky according to a site on familysearch.
Their children include;
1. James Madison Burgess, born June 16, 1840/41 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. James is found with the family in Pulaski County, Kentucky in the 1850 census and is listed as being 10 years of age. James came to Illinois with his parents in the late 1850's. James Madison Burgess
Married Amelia Ann Bethuram (1843-1906) on June 3, 1862 in Mercer County, Illinois. James Madison Burgess died on August 10, 1918 in Millersburg, Mercer County, Illinois and his mortal remains were laid in the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Mercer County, Illinois. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 9462476
2. Green Burgess, born February 21, 1844 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. See his biography below.
3. Willis "Willie" Burgess, born May __, 1845 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. He died on Dec. 5, 1923 in Princeville, Peoria County and his earthly remains were laid to rest in the Princeville Township Cemetery in Princeville, Illinois.
4. Perlina/Paulina Burgess, born c. 1845/46 in Kentucky. Paulina was married to ____________ Camp.
5. Henry Burgess, born c. 1846/47 in Kentucky. Henry Burgess died on ____________ __, 1903.
6. Schyler/Shiler/Schuylar Burgess, born c. 1850/51 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Schuylar died on ____________ __, 1870.
7. John M. Burgess, born c. 1852/53 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. John died on ____________ __, 1910.
8. Nancy A. Burgess, born c. 1854/55 in Peoria County, Illinois.
9. Infant sister Burgess, born and died c. 1856.
10. Francis Marion Burgess, born May 16, 1861 in or near Monica, Peoria County, Stark County, Illinois. Francis was married to Mary Annie ____________. Francis farmed all of his life. Francis died on September 13, 1930 in Valley Township, Stark County, Illinois. His mortal remains were laid in the Princeville Township Cemetery in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois.
At the time of the 1850 census, the Burgess family is found in Pulaski county, Kentucky;
Albert Berges M 31 Georgia
Mary A Berges F 28 Tennessee
James M Berges M 10 Kentucky
Green Berges M 7 Kentucky
Willis Berges M 5 Kentucky
Palina Berges F 4 Kentucky
Henry Berges M 3 Kentucky
Elbert and Mary brought the family to Illinois sometime between 1853 and 1855, where they settled in Princeville Township in Peoria County, near Princeville, Illinois. There Green grew to manhood farming the land beside his father and brothers. The Burgess family is found in Princeville Township at the time of the 1860.
125 Burges Elbert 39 M farmer 583 GA
125 Burges Mary 41 F TN
125 Burges Green 17 M farmhand KY
125 Burges Willis 16 M farmhand KY
125 Burges Perlina 14 F KY
125 Burges Henry 12 M KY
125 Burges Shiler 9 M KY
125 Burges John 7 M KY
125 Burges Nancy A. 5 F IL
It is believed that Mary Ann (Dowell) Burgess died in the early 1860's and her mortal remains may very well lie in the Princeville Township Cemetery in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois.
Elbert was married 2nd to Melinda/Belinda Debord on February 2, 1864 in or near Monica, Peoria County, Illinois.
One child is known to have been born to Elbert and Belinda;
11. Lancester Burgess, born c. 1864/65/71 in Illinois.
12. Marina Burgess, born c. 1868/69 in Missouri.
Sometime after the Civil War came to a close, Elbert Burgess moved to Missouri. At the time of the 1870 census, the Burgess family is found in Independence, Schuyler County, Missouri;
Elbert Burges M 56 Georgia
Belinda Burges F 47 Kentucky
John Burges M 19 Kentucky
Nancy Burges F 13 Illinois
Francis Burges M 10 Illinois
Marina Burges F 1 Missouri
Nothing more is known of Albert/Elbert Burgess or of Belinda (Debord) Burgess at this time.
Now to continue with the biography of Green Burgess;
On August 9, 1862, Green volunteered to serve in a company which was being raised in Princeville by a Princeville area School Teacher by the name of John F. French.
ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES
Illinois Civil War Detail Report
Name BURGESS, GREEN Rank PVT
Company K Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence PRINCEVILLE, PEORIA CO, IL
Age 19 Height 5' 5
Hair LIGHT Eyes GRAY
Complexion FAIR
Marital Status SINGLE
Occupation FARMER Nativity PULASKI CO, KY
Service Record
Joined When AUG 9, 1862
Joined Where PRINCEVILLE, IL
Joined By Whom CPT FRENCH Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom
Muster Out
Muster Out Where
Muster Out By Whom
Remarks TRANS TO VRC JAN 6, 1865
By the 12th of August, French had 100 volunteers beside himself. On August 13, 1862, French led the Princeville company through the streets of Princeville and after several speeches and rallies, French led the company on a 20 mile march to Peoria, Illinois, where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, French and 95 of his volunteers were mustered into the service as Co. K of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. French was elected Captain of Co. K.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 85th and 86th Illinois, over 1,800 men marched out of the gates of Camp Lyon, with much fanfare, through the streets of Peoria to the raiload depot. There they boarded trains bound for Camp Joe Holt in Jeffersonville, Indiana, which was located across the Ohio River for Louisville. Two weeks later, the men of the 85th and 86th were part of Daniel McCook's Brigade and were in the field chasing the last Confederate troops in Kentucky. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with the enemy during the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, suffering their first of many casualties. After the Union victory at Perryville, the Confederates withdrew from Kentucky and McCook's Brigade marched on toward Nashville, which they would garrison for the next ten months or so.
In the late summer of 1863, McCook's Brigade participated in several battles and skirmishes around Chattanooga and the Atlanta Campaign in the spring and summer of 1864, including the Battles of Chickamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia, Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia, and Peach Tree Creek, Georgia, to name a few. On September 1, 1864, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with the enemy at Jonesboro, Georgia. During this battle, 16 men of the 86th were either killed or wounded. Pvt. Green Burgess, of Co. K of the 86th Illinois, was severely wounded in the left thigh. He was first sent to a field hospital and then an army hospital in the rear. Four months after being wounded, on January 6, 1865, Green had recovered sufficiently that he was transferred to the Veterans Reserve Corps for other lighter duties. Green is known to have finished out the war in Co. B of the 5th Veteran Reserve Corps and was probably discharged sometime between July and November of 1865. He then returned to his home and family in Princeville Township.
On Oct. 30, 1877, Green was married to Clara Cornwell in Peoria County. Clara was born on March 13, 1856 in Illinois, the daughter of Leonard Barton Cornwell and Margaret (Markley) Cornwell.
Four children are known to have been born to Green and Clara. They are;
1. Albert Ross Burgess, born March 9, 1879 in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois. Albert Ross Burgess was married to Goldie Frances Green on October 9, 1918.
One son was born to Albert and Goldie;
A. Albert Green Burgess, born February 27, 1922 in Kansas. Albert was married to Clara Virginia Alexander (1925 - 2005). Albert died on February 28, 2000 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 99750999.
Dr. Albert Ross Burgess died on ____________ __, 1928 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 33101456.
At the time of the 1940 census, Goldie and her son, Albert, are found in Ward 2, Wichita, Wichita City, Sedgwick County, Kansas. She is listed as widowed;
Goldie Burgess Head F 51 Missouri
Albert Burgess Son M 18 Kansas
2. Willis Carlton Burgess, born ___________ __, 1881 in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois. Willis Carlton Burgess was married to Anna M. Forney (1879 - 1940).
Their children include;
A. Clara Leona Burgess, born November 14, 1900 in Kansas. Leona was 1st married to Charles Martin Phipps (1899 - 1945). Their children include;
a. Jacqulyn M. Phipps, born c. 1923/24 in Kansas.
b. Dorothy J. Phipps, born c. 1925/26 in Kansas.
c. Rex Phipps, born c. 1930/31 in Kansas.
At the time of the 1930 census, Leona and her family are found in Palestine, Sumner County, Kansas;
Charlie M Phipps Head M 31 Missouri
Leona C Phipps Wife F 29 Kansas
Jacqulyn M Phipps Daughter F 6 Kansas
Dorthy J Phipps Daughter F 4 Kansas
At the time of the 1940 census, Leona and her family are found in Palestine Township, Sumner County, Kansas;
Chas Phipps Head M 41 Kansas
Leona Phipps Wife F 39 Kansas
Jacqulyn Phipps Daughter F 16 Kansas
Dorothy Phipps Daughter F 14 Kansas
Rex Phipps Son M 9 Kansas
After Charles' death in 1945, Leona was married 2nd to William J Kersey (1887 - 1967).
Leona died on January 6, 1987 and her mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas.
B. Glenn A. Burgess, born April 17, 1902 in Kansas. Glenn was married to Ruth ____________ in the 1930's. Their children include;
a. Glenna Burgess, born c. 1936/37 in Kansas.
b. Carol Ann Burgess, born c. 1937/38 in Kansas.
At the time of the 1940 census, Glenn and his family are found in Palestine Township, Sumner County, Kansas;
Glenn Burgess Head M 38 Kansas
Ruth Burgess Wife F 36 Kansas
Glenna Burgess Daughter F 3 Kansas
Carol Ann Burgess Daughter F 2 Kansas
Glenn A Burgess died on May 19, 1966 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 27005855.
C. Walter L. Burgess, born April 21, 1904 in Kansas. Walter Burgess was married on March 23, 1923 to Dollie __________ in the 1920's. Their children include;
a. Doris L. Burgess, born c. 1927/28 in Kansas.
b. Max D. Burgess, born c. 1933/34 in Kansas.
At the time of the 1930 census, Walter and his family are found in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas;
Walter Burgess Head M 25 Kansas
Dollie Burgess Wife F 27 Oklahoma
Doris R Burgess Daughter F 2 Kansas
Carl Burgess Brother M 21 Kansas
At the time of the 1940 census, Walter and his family are found in Ward 9, Kansas City, Kaw Township, Jackson County, Missouri;
Walter L Burgess Head M 36 Kansas
Dollye D Burgess Wife F 37 Oklahoma
Doris L Burgess Daughter F 12 Kansas
Max D Burgess Son M 6 Missouri
Walter died on February 7, 1965 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 27005826.
D. Carlton H. Burgess, born __________ __, 1908 in Kansas. Carl was married to Duthuene ___________ in the 1930's. Their children include;
a. Gary R. Burgess, born c. 1935/36 in Missouri.
At the time of the 1940 census, Carl and his family are found in Joplin, Galena Township, Jasper County, Missouri;
Carl H Burgess Head M 31 Kansas
Duthuene Burgess Wife F 29 Kansas
Gary R Burgess Son M 4 Missouri
Carlton H Burgess died on October 3, 1982 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 26845001.
At the time of the 1910 census, Willis and his family are found in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas;
Welles C Burgess Head M 30 Illinois
Anna M Burgess Wife F 30 Ohio
Cara L Burgess Daughter F 8 Kansas
Glenn A Burgess Son M 6 Kansas
Walter L Burgess Son M 4 Kansas
Carel H Burgess Son M 2 Kansas
At the time of the 1920 census, Willis and his family are found in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas;
Willis C Burgess Head M 39 Illinois
Anna M Burgess Wife F 40 Ohio
Leona C Burgess Daughter F 19 Kansas
Glenn A Burgess Son M 17 Kansas
Walter L Burgess Son M 15 Kansas
Carlton H Burgess Son M 11 Kansas
Willis died on ___________ __, 1941 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 26929595.
3. Lawrence Glenn Burgess, born May 23, 1884 in Belle Plaine, Kansas. Lawrence G. Burgess was married to Mollie Marian Potter (1885 - 1961).
Their children include;
A. William Polk "Billy" Burgess, born November 9, 1918 in Willington, Kansas. Bill entered the service of the U.S. Army in May of 1942 and was married to Dorothy Blanche Borgerson on Nov. 10, 1942, in Vancouver, Washington. Their children include;
a. Donald Burgess, born
b. Robert Burgess, born
Bill died on August 30, 1991 in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon and his mortal remains were laid in the Klamath Memorial Park in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 33051885.
B. Lawrence Glenn Burgess Jr., born August 29, 1922 in Kansas. Lawrence entered the service of the U. S. Army and served in a field artillery unit. Lawrence was killed on April 7, 1945. His mortal remains were returned to the United States and they were laid to rest in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 26818899.
At the time of the 1920 census, Lawrence and his family are found in London, Sumner County, Kansas;
Lawrence G Burgess Head M 35 Kansas
Mallie Burgess Wife F 33 Kansas
Billy Burgess Son M 1 Kansas
Glenn Burgess Nephew M 18 Kansas
At the time of the 1930 census, Lawrence and his family are found in London, Sumner County, Kansas;
Laurence G Burgess Head M 45 Kansas
Mollie Burgess Wife F 42 Kansas
William P Burgess Son M 11 Kansas
Laurence G Burgess Jr. Son M 7 Kansas
Lawrence died on November 16, 1953 and his mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 26818941.
4. Margaret Mae Burgess, born Sept. 25, 1887 in Belle Plaine, Kansas. Margaret was married Adam Hale Shriver on June 28, 1911 in Takawa, Oklahoma. Adam was born on __________ __, 18__ at ___________, Nebraska, the son of James J. Shriver and ___________ (__________) Shriver.
Their children include;
A. Burgess Hale Shriver, born March 19, 1914 in Tonkawa, Kay County, Oklahoma. Burgess H. Shriver was married to Marie Tillie Young on December 9, 1939 in Kay County, Oklahoma. At the time of the 1940 census, Burgess and Marie reside in Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma. Their children include;
a. Jeanne Shriver married ___________ DeFoe.
b. Burgess H. Shriver III, born
c. Susan Shriver married ___________ Barnes
Burgess served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII. Burgess died on May 7, 2005 in Marlow, Stephens County, Oklahoma and his mortal remains were laid in the Resthaven Memorial Park in Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 90549404.
B. Clara Jean Shriver, born December 23, 1919 in Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma. Clara was married on April 2, 1938 in Newkirk, Kay County, Oklahoma to Marvin Oliver Modeen.
The children born to Clara and Marvin include;
a. Marvin O. Modeen Jr., born c. 1939/40 in Oklahoma.
At the time of the 1940 census, Clara and her family are found living with her parents in Ward 3 of Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma;
Adam H Shriver Head M 58 Nebraska
Margaret Ann Shriver Wife F 52 Kansas
Clara Jean Modeen Daughter F 20 Oklahoma
Marvin O Modeen Son-in-law M 25 Nebraska
Marvin O Modeen Grandson M 0 Oklahoma
Clara died on September 21, 1992 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas and her mortal remains were laid in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Sumner County, Kansas. See her Find A Grave Memorial# 26929704.
At the time of the 1920 census, Margaret and her family are found in Ponca Ward 4, Kay County, Oklahoma;
Adam H Shriver Head M 36 Nebraska
Margaret M Shriver Wife F 32 Kansas
Burgess H Shriver Son M 5 Oklahoma
Clara G Shriver Daughter F 0 Oklahoma
James J Shriver Father M 71 Ohio
At the time of the 1930 census, Margaret and her family are found in Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma;
Adam H Shriver Head M 48 Nebraska
Margaret Shriver Wife F 42 Kansas
Burgess Shriver Son M 16 Oklahoma
Clara J Shriver Daughter F 10 Oklahoma
At the time of the 1940 census, Margaret and her family are found in Ward 3 of Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma;
Adam H Shriver Head M 58 Nebraska
Margaret Ann Shriver Wife F 52 Kansas
Clara Jean Modeen Daughter F 20 Oklahoma
Marvin O Modeen Son-in-law M 25 Nebraska
Marvin O Modeen Grandson M 0 Oklahoma
In November of 1881, Green and Clara moved their family to Sumner County, Kansas, where they settled around Belle Plaine, Kansas. Green and Clara resided there the remainder of their lives. In 1887, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois held their first reunion in Peoria, Illinois on the 25th anniversary of their being mustered into service. They continued to hold these reunion until 1923, when it was decided that they were just getting too old and too few to continue the reunions. Burgess was never able to attend any of these reunions.
Pvt. Green Burgess passed away on January 17, 1897. Om Thursday, Jan. 21, 1897, the BELLE PLAINE NEWS newspaper, carried the following obituary;
"OBITUARY
DIED - In Belle Plaine, Kas., Jan. 17th 1897
Green Burgess was born in Pulaski Co., Ky, Feb. 21st 1844. At the age of 13 yrs he with his father's family moved to Ill. in the year 1852. At the age of 18yrs, he enlisted in Company K, 86th reg. Ill. Volunteers. He was wounded at Jonesboro, Ga. Received an honorable discharge at the close of the war. In the year 1877 he was united in marriage to Clare Cornwell, of Peoria Co., Ill. In Nov. 1881 he with his family moved to Sumner Co. where he has since resided. He leaves a wife, three sons, one daughter also five brothers, one brother and two sisters having preceeded him."
At the time of the 1900 census, Clara and her children are found in Belle Plaine Township, Belle Plaine city, Sumner County, Kansas;
Clara Burges Head F 44 Illinois
Lawrence G Burges Son M May 1884 16 Kansas
May M Burges Daughter F 13 Kansas
At the time of the 1910 census, Clara and her children are found in Harmon, Sumner County, Kansas. She is listed as widowed;
Laurence Burgess Head M 25 Kansas
Clara Burgess Mother F 54 Illinois
May Burgess Sister F 22 Kansas
Clara passed away on May 27, 1917. The mortal remains of Green and Clara were laid to rest in the Belle Plaine Cemetery in Belle Plaine.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter Fite would love to hear from anyone, especially descendants of the Burgess family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Green Burgess and the Burgess family. Baxter would also love to copies of any photographs of Green Burgess which may have survived the years, especially any showing him in uniform from his days in the service, added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
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