Harrison Monroe “Hack” Burgess (1840-1891)

Harrison Monroe “Hack” Burgess Veteran

Birth

20 Feb 1840

Parke County, Indiana, USA

Death

9 Jul 1891 (aged 51)

Eagle Lake, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, USA

Burial

Burgess Cemetery

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Death of H. M. Burgess
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H. M. Burgess, more familiarly known as "Hack" died at his home in Eagle Lake this mornong at six o'clock. Mr. Burgess had been a resident of Blue Earth county for 35 years, and was well known throughout this section. He served over three years in the war of the rebellion, in company E, 9th Minn. Inf. Vol. He ws wounded at Guntown by the explosion of a shell and for several years drew a small pension. for many years he suffered from a malignant form of rheumatism, and for the last three or four years had been unable to do very little. One week ago last Sunday he was taken with hemorrhage of the lungs, and from that time until his death he gradually sank away, having, in the meantime, several hemorrhages. Deceased was 51 years of age. He leaves a wife and an eleven year old daughter. Mr. Burgess was one of the most thoughtful and hospitable of men, and leaves a large circle of warm friends to mourn his loss. He was a member of the Masonic order of this city, and under the auspices of Mankato Lodge A. F. and A. M. he will be buried tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Mankato Free Press Weekly
Jul. 10, 1891

Harrison M. Burgess, better known as "Hack", died Thursday morning. He came to this state with his father, who survives him, in the 50's and has, with the exception of but a few years, been a resident of Mankato township, near Eagle Lake, during all this time. He was a soldier for three Years in Co. E, 9th Minn. Inf. Volunteers and was wounded at the battle of Brice's Crossing. About fifteen years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Etta Enfield, a most estimable lady, who, with her eleven year old daughter, survivies the loss of husband and father. "Hack" was of a jovial, sunny disposition that easily surrounded him with warm friends. His remains were laid away to rest in the old neighborhood cemetery in which are interred the remains of many a relative and friend. The writer personally knew the deceased for many years and can testify to his many excellent traits of character.

Mankato Journal
Jul. 11, 1891