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Thomas Fierce “T.F.” Burge

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Thomas Fierce “T.F.” Burge

Birth
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6 Dec 1903 (aged 65)
Burial
Campbellsville, Taylor County, Kentucky, USA Add to Map
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Sec. A, in front of garage bldg
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Thomas F. Burge joined the Union Army in Louisville, KY June 19, 1861 for a period of 3 years. He entered Co. B, 2nd Regiment of the Kentucky Infantry Volunteers commanded by Captain George Austin at the age of 22 years, 9 months, and 13 days. According to the records of his physical description, he was 5 feet 10 inches tall, fair complexion, light hair and blue eyes. He was captured by Rebels at Chickamauga GA Sept. 20th and later escaped, believed the date was Oct. 14, 1863. Returned to duty May 23, 1864 and discharged June 15, 1864.

Thomas Burge got shot December 1903 by a man by the name of Wise as a result of a gambling card game and died about three days later.


Children of Thomas Burge and Martha Gumm are:

1. Calla Burge, born 1865.
2. William Webster Burge, b. Feb 9, 1868; d. Abt. 1941.
3. James Thomas Burge, b. Sep 3,1869; d. Sep 30, 1875.
4. Joseph Braxton Burge, b. Nov 30,1872; d. Apr 16, 1955.
5. Sarah Lue Burge, b. Sep 15, 1874; d. Sep 6, 1942; married Perkins.
6. Nancy Catherine Burge, b. May 5,1876; d. Feb 11, 1921.
7. America Elizabeth "Lizzie" Burge, b. Apr 19, 1879 in Kentucky; d. Dec 24, 1961; Stepchild; married Levi Duval Keen.
8. Emily Alice (Teni) Burge, b. Sep 15,1880; d. May 23, 1922.
9. Lawrence Burge, b. Aug. 15, 1883; d. Abt. 1901.
10. Mattie Florence Burge, b. Aug 15, 1883; d. Dec 26, 1937; married Charles Lawson.

[Info provided by Dr. Warren Burge, member #47427057]


Thomas F. Burge joined the Union Army in Louisville, KY June 19, 1861 for a period of 3 years. He entered Co. B, 2nd Regiment of the Kentucky Infantry Volunteers commanded by Captain George Austin at the age of 22 years, 9 months, and 13 days. According to the records of his physical description, he was 5 feet 10 inches tall, fair complexion, light hair and blue eyes. He was captured by Rebels at Chickamauga GA Sept. 20th and later escaped, believed the date was Oct. 14, 1863. Returned to duty May 23, 1864 and discharged June 15, 1864.

Thomas Burge got shot December 1903 by a man by the name of Wise as a result of a gambling card game and died about three days later.


Children of Thomas Burge and Martha Gumm are:

1. Calla Burge, born 1865.
2. William Webster Burge, b. Feb 9, 1868; d. Abt. 1941.
3. James Thomas Burge, b. Sep 3,1869; d. Sep 30, 1875.
4. Joseph Braxton Burge, b. Nov 30,1872; d. Apr 16, 1955.
5. Sarah Lue Burge, b. Sep 15, 1874; d. Sep 6, 1942; married Perkins.
6. Nancy Catherine Burge, b. May 5,1876; d. Feb 11, 1921.
7. America Elizabeth "Lizzie" Burge, b. Apr 19, 1879 in Kentucky; d. Dec 24, 1961; Stepchild; married Levi Duval Keen.
8. Emily Alice (Teni) Burge, b. Sep 15,1880; d. May 23, 1922.
9. Lawrence Burge, b. Aug. 15, 1883; d. Abt. 1901.
10. Mattie Florence Burge, b. Aug 15, 1883; d. Dec 26, 1937; married Charles Lawson.

[Info provided by Dr. Warren Burge, member #47427057]


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Co. B, 2nd Ky Inf.

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71072892/thomas_fierce-burge: accessed ), memorial page for Thomas Fierce “T.F.” Burge (6 Sep 1838–6 Dec 1903), Find a Grave Memorial ID 71072892, citing Brookside Cemetery, Campbellsville, Taylor County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by CatheaC (contributor 47339429).