Son of W. H. N. Magruder & Mary Bangs
San Antonio Light
March 27, 1913
John Burruss Magruder, 73 years old, one of the widely known educators of the south, died suddenly at 11 o'clock last night at his home, 134 Dallas street. Professor Magruder came to San Antonio in 1890 from Baton Rouge, La., where he had been associated with his father, W. H. Magruder, in the Collegiate Institute. Upon removing to San Antonio, he immediately opened what is known as Magruder's School for Boys, where he taught continuously until his death.
He was born in Warren county, Miss., and received his education in Emory College, Ga., which he left with honorary degrees. He was throughout his lifetime interested in educational lines, and taught in various schools throughout Mississippi, Louisiana and in Texas. He was an active member of the Albert Sidney Johnston Camp of United Confederate Veterans, and for many years had been a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias. He is survived by his widow, two sons, A. L. C. Magruder and P. K. Magruder; three daughters, Miss Mary Magruder and Mrs. J. R. Martin of San Antonio, and Miss Lizzie Magruder of Chicago; one brother, N. H. Magruder of Tiroll, and six grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements have not been complete, being held pending the arrival of relatives.
San Antonio Light
March 27, 1913
John Burruss Magruder, 73 years old, one of the widely known educators of the south, died suddenly at 11 o'clock last night at his home, 134 Dallas street. Professor Magruder came to San Antonio in 1890 from Baton Rouge, La., where he had been associated with his father, W. H. Magruder, in the Collegiate Institute. Upon removing to San Antonio, he immediately opened what is known as Magruder's School for Boys, where he taught continuously until his death.
He was born in Warren county, Miss., and received his education in Emory College, Ga., which he left with honorary degrees. He was throughout his lifetime interested in educational lines, and taught in various schools throughout Mississippi, Louisiana and in Texas. He was an active member of the Albert Sidney Johnston Camp of United Confederate Veterans, and for many years had been a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias. He is survived by his widow, two sons, A. L. C. Magruder and P. K. Magruder; three daughters, Miss Mary Magruder and Mrs. J. R. Martin of San Antonio, and Miss Lizzie Magruder of Chicago; one brother, N. H. Magruder of Tiroll, and six grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements have not been complete, being held pending the arrival of relatives.
Son of W. H. N. Magruder & Mary Bangs
San Antonio Light
March 27, 1913
John Burruss Magruder, 73 years old, one of the widely known educators of the south, died suddenly at 11 o'clock last night at his home, 134 Dallas street. Professor Magruder came to San Antonio in 1890 from Baton Rouge, La., where he had been associated with his father, W. H. Magruder, in the Collegiate Institute. Upon removing to San Antonio, he immediately opened what is known as Magruder's School for Boys, where he taught continuously until his death.
He was born in Warren county, Miss., and received his education in Emory College, Ga., which he left with honorary degrees. He was throughout his lifetime interested in educational lines, and taught in various schools throughout Mississippi, Louisiana and in Texas. He was an active member of the Albert Sidney Johnston Camp of United Confederate Veterans, and for many years had been a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias. He is survived by his widow, two sons, A. L. C. Magruder and P. K. Magruder; three daughters, Miss Mary Magruder and Mrs. J. R. Martin of San Antonio, and Miss Lizzie Magruder of Chicago; one brother, N. H. Magruder of Tiroll, and six grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements have not been complete, being held pending the arrival of relatives.
San Antonio Light
March 27, 1913
John Burruss Magruder, 73 years old, one of the widely known educators of the south, died suddenly at 11 o'clock last night at his home, 134 Dallas street. Professor Magruder came to San Antonio in 1890 from Baton Rouge, La., where he had been associated with his father, W. H. Magruder, in the Collegiate Institute. Upon removing to San Antonio, he immediately opened what is known as Magruder's School for Boys, where he taught continuously until his death.
He was born in Warren county, Miss., and received his education in Emory College, Ga., which he left with honorary degrees. He was throughout his lifetime interested in educational lines, and taught in various schools throughout Mississippi, Louisiana and in Texas. He was an active member of the Albert Sidney Johnston Camp of United Confederate Veterans, and for many years had been a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias. He is survived by his widow, two sons, A. L. C. Magruder and P. K. Magruder; three daughters, Miss Mary Magruder and Mrs. J. R. Martin of San Antonio, and Miss Lizzie Magruder of Chicago; one brother, N. H. Magruder of Tiroll, and six grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements have not been complete, being held pending the arrival of relatives.
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