By 1866, 3 Burgess brothers were married to 3 Fambrough sisters:
In 1856 James D Burgess married Statirah Josephine Fambrough
In 1859 Edward Alexander Burgess married Augusta Elizabeth Fambrough
In 1866 Robert Lee Burgess married Emma E Fambrough
When Jonathan and Elizabeth died, in 1859, Robert was underage. In the 1860 census, Robert is living in the home of his older brother, Edward, who was his guardian.
Military Service:
Pvt. Robert L. Burgess C. S. A., 3rd Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Company C Robert L. Burgess enlisted in the 3rd Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Company C on June 6, 1861. He was only sixteen years old. His regiment fought in Virginia at South mills, Seven Pines and Malvern Hill. Robert was wounded at Malvern Hill on July 1, 1862 and his age was discovered. He was discharged as underage. On September 1, 1863 Robert enlisted in Company K, 2nd Regiment, Georgia State Troops. On January 31, 1864 he was elected 2nd Lieutenant. His battalion surrendered at Columbus, Georgia in April, 1865. He was mustered out on April 19, 1865.
Robert's wound was reported in the "Daily Constitutionalist" newspaper (Augusta GA) of July 16, 1862, excerpted:
The following is a full, accurate, and complete list of the killed, wounded and missing of our regiment, in the engagement on Malvin's Hill of July 1st, 1862:
Company C, Dawson Greys - Greene Co.
Private R L Burgess, wounded, slightly in leg
By 1866, 3 Burgess brothers were married to 3 Fambrough sisters:
In 1856 James D Burgess married Statirah Josephine Fambrough
In 1859 Edward Alexander Burgess married Augusta Elizabeth Fambrough
In 1866 Robert Lee Burgess married Emma E Fambrough
When Jonathan and Elizabeth died, in 1859, Robert was underage. In the 1860 census, Robert is living in the home of his older brother, Edward, who was his guardian.
Military Service:
Pvt. Robert L. Burgess C. S. A., 3rd Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Company C Robert L. Burgess enlisted in the 3rd Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Company C on June 6, 1861. He was only sixteen years old. His regiment fought in Virginia at South mills, Seven Pines and Malvern Hill. Robert was wounded at Malvern Hill on July 1, 1862 and his age was discovered. He was discharged as underage. On September 1, 1863 Robert enlisted in Company K, 2nd Regiment, Georgia State Troops. On January 31, 1864 he was elected 2nd Lieutenant. His battalion surrendered at Columbus, Georgia in April, 1865. He was mustered out on April 19, 1865.
Robert's wound was reported in the "Daily Constitutionalist" newspaper (Augusta GA) of July 16, 1862, excerpted:
The following is a full, accurate, and complete list of the killed, wounded and missing of our regiment, in the engagement on Malvin's Hill of July 1st, 1862:
Company C, Dawson Greys - Greene Co.
Private R L Burgess, wounded, slightly in leg
Family Members
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Thomas L Burgess
1819–1900
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Richard "Dick" Burgess
1826–1897
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William Burgess
1827 – unknown
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James D Burgess
1828–1908
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Sarah Ann Burgess Hogg
1830–1893
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Jonathan B "John" Burgess
1833–1888
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Edward Alexander Burgess
1836–1900
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Mary Caroline Burgess Duffey
1838–1904
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Henry Harrison "Hugh" Burgess
1839–1903
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Albert Clay Burgess
1842–1904
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Virginia E Burgess Freeman
1848–1902
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Linton Stephen Burgess
1850–1881
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