Archer County, Texas Cemeteries
Archer Cemetery
(Mason)
son of J.M. Burkett - Jennie Elizabeth Thomason
Services for Zack Thomas Burkett, Sr, 80, were held at Archer City Methodist Church officiated by Rev. David Darnell, pastor of First Christian Church assisted by Rev. Linley Vowell, pastor of First Methodist Church.
Zack Burkett, a cattleman since 1904, moved to Archer County in 1912 as foreman for the Luke Wilson "66" Ranch. Before 1912, he was foreman of the L.S. Ranch at Tascosa, Texas. It was while Mr. Burkett was boss of the L.S. that many of the famous pictures of Cowboy Photographer, Edwin E Smith were made, preserving the old west with photos. Three times Mr. Burkett's photo appeared on the cover of the Cattleman magazine. It now hangs in the museum at the University of Texas.
In 1918, Mr. Burkett began ranching on his own in Archer County and moved to Archer City in 1925, when his first son reached school age.
Mr. Burkett has served as fieldman for various government agencies, deputy sheriff and tax collector for Archer county from 1935-1938. Mr. Burkett was postmaster of Archer City from 1939-1955. He served as chairman of the Archer City School Board, charter member and past president of the Lion's Club, life member and served three times as Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge.
Mr. Burkett worked hour after hour on the park in Archer City which was named "Burkett Park" in May of 1961 and dedicated to honor him. He was active in the Chamber of Commerce and worked on various other projects including the Archer County hospital.
Survived by his wife; two daughters - Mrs. Madge Francis and Mrs. Dorothee Voss, Jr; three sons - Zack Thomas Burkett, Jr, J.D. "Hap" Burkett and Ted Burkett; one brother - Fred Burkett; three sisters - Miss Grace Burkett, Mrs. Vera Griffith, Mrs. Edna Boon; 13 grandchildren.
The Archer County News 30 November 1961 Front page
Contributor: Searchers of our Past
Archer Cemetery
(Mason)
son of J.M. Burkett - Jennie Elizabeth Thomason
Services for Zack Thomas Burkett, Sr, 80, were held at Archer City Methodist Church officiated by Rev. David Darnell, pastor of First Christian Church assisted by Rev. Linley Vowell, pastor of First Methodist Church.
Zack Burkett, a cattleman since 1904, moved to Archer County in 1912 as foreman for the Luke Wilson "66" Ranch. Before 1912, he was foreman of the L.S. Ranch at Tascosa, Texas. It was while Mr. Burkett was boss of the L.S. that many of the famous pictures of Cowboy Photographer, Edwin E Smith were made, preserving the old west with photos. Three times Mr. Burkett's photo appeared on the cover of the Cattleman magazine. It now hangs in the museum at the University of Texas.
In 1918, Mr. Burkett began ranching on his own in Archer County and moved to Archer City in 1925, when his first son reached school age.
Mr. Burkett has served as fieldman for various government agencies, deputy sheriff and tax collector for Archer county from 1935-1938. Mr. Burkett was postmaster of Archer City from 1939-1955. He served as chairman of the Archer City School Board, charter member and past president of the Lion's Club, life member and served three times as Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge.
Mr. Burkett worked hour after hour on the park in Archer City which was named "Burkett Park" in May of 1961 and dedicated to honor him. He was active in the Chamber of Commerce and worked on various other projects including the Archer County hospital.
Survived by his wife; two daughters - Mrs. Madge Francis and Mrs. Dorothee Voss, Jr; three sons - Zack Thomas Burkett, Jr, J.D. "Hap" Burkett and Ted Burkett; one brother - Fred Burkett; three sisters - Miss Grace Burkett, Mrs. Vera Griffith, Mrs. Edna Boon; 13 grandchildren.
The Archer County News 30 November 1961 Front page
Contributor: Searchers of our Past
Archer County, Texas Cemeteries
Archer Cemetery
(Mason)
son of J.M. Burkett - Jennie Elizabeth Thomason
Services for Zack Thomas Burkett, Sr, 80, were held at Archer City Methodist Church officiated by Rev. David Darnell, pastor of First Christian Church assisted by Rev. Linley Vowell, pastor of First Methodist Church.
Zack Burkett, a cattleman since 1904, moved to Archer County in 1912 as foreman for the Luke Wilson "66" Ranch. Before 1912, he was foreman of the L.S. Ranch at Tascosa, Texas. It was while Mr. Burkett was boss of the L.S. that many of the famous pictures of Cowboy Photographer, Edwin E Smith were made, preserving the old west with photos. Three times Mr. Burkett's photo appeared on the cover of the Cattleman magazine. It now hangs in the museum at the University of Texas.
In 1918, Mr. Burkett began ranching on his own in Archer County and moved to Archer City in 1925, when his first son reached school age.
Mr. Burkett has served as fieldman for various government agencies, deputy sheriff and tax collector for Archer county from 1935-1938. Mr. Burkett was postmaster of Archer City from 1939-1955. He served as chairman of the Archer City School Board, charter member and past president of the Lion's Club, life member and served three times as Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge.
Mr. Burkett worked hour after hour on the park in Archer City which was named "Burkett Park" in May of 1961 and dedicated to honor him. He was active in the Chamber of Commerce and worked on various other projects including the Archer County hospital.
Survived by his wife; two daughters - Mrs. Madge Francis and Mrs. Dorothee Voss, Jr; three sons - Zack Thomas Burkett, Jr, J.D. "Hap" Burkett and Ted Burkett; one brother - Fred Burkett; three sisters - Miss Grace Burkett, Mrs. Vera Griffith, Mrs. Edna Boon; 13 grandchildren.
The Archer County News 30 November 1961 Front page
Contributor: Searchers of our Past
Archer Cemetery
(Mason)
son of J.M. Burkett - Jennie Elizabeth Thomason
Services for Zack Thomas Burkett, Sr, 80, were held at Archer City Methodist Church officiated by Rev. David Darnell, pastor of First Christian Church assisted by Rev. Linley Vowell, pastor of First Methodist Church.
Zack Burkett, a cattleman since 1904, moved to Archer County in 1912 as foreman for the Luke Wilson "66" Ranch. Before 1912, he was foreman of the L.S. Ranch at Tascosa, Texas. It was while Mr. Burkett was boss of the L.S. that many of the famous pictures of Cowboy Photographer, Edwin E Smith were made, preserving the old west with photos. Three times Mr. Burkett's photo appeared on the cover of the Cattleman magazine. It now hangs in the museum at the University of Texas.
In 1918, Mr. Burkett began ranching on his own in Archer County and moved to Archer City in 1925, when his first son reached school age.
Mr. Burkett has served as fieldman for various government agencies, deputy sheriff and tax collector for Archer county from 1935-1938. Mr. Burkett was postmaster of Archer City from 1939-1955. He served as chairman of the Archer City School Board, charter member and past president of the Lion's Club, life member and served three times as Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge.
Mr. Burkett worked hour after hour on the park in Archer City which was named "Burkett Park" in May of 1961 and dedicated to honor him. He was active in the Chamber of Commerce and worked on various other projects including the Archer County hospital.
Survived by his wife; two daughters - Mrs. Madge Francis and Mrs. Dorothee Voss, Jr; three sons - Zack Thomas Burkett, Jr, J.D. "Hap" Burkett and Ted Burkett; one brother - Fred Burkett; three sisters - Miss Grace Burkett, Mrs. Vera Griffith, Mrs. Edna Boon; 13 grandchildren.
The Archer County News 30 November 1961 Front page
Contributor: Searchers of our Past
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