Lone Tree Reporter, Thursday, May 31, 1928
Another Civil war veteran has answered to the final roll call and has responded to the sound of the bugle to meet his friends and comrades on the “Old Camp Ground”, across the Great Divide. Although he had been poorly for the past several months, he had been in his usual good spirits when he retired Saturday night and seemed no worse. He roused early Sunday morning, however, and at just about five o'clock he passed on, heart trouble being given as the immediate cause.
For years Levi P. Burr has been a resident of this community and he is known to most of our readers. He was a wealthy farmer, but 15 years ago moved to Lone Tree where he has since resided most of the time. For many years he was vice president of the Lone Tree Savings Bank and only last year resigned on account of poor health. He was a member of the Johnson County Grand Army Post at Iowa City and enjoyed attending their meetings. He was a frequent visitor at the John L. Mumm Post of the American Legion and was always welcome. He has been active in the affairs of the community and was a respected citizen.
The funeral services were hold from the Reformed church on Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Rev C. Edward Holyoke of that church. Music was furnished by the Reformed church mixed quartette. A large number of people attended, among whom was a group of old soldiers from Iowa City, who came to pay this last tribute of respect to the memory of an old comrade. A firing squad from the John L. Mumm Post of the American Legion was also present and had charge of the ceremonies at the grave. Pallbearers were selected from among his old time friends were as follows: George Siverly, H. C. Buell, Joe Hudachek, Roland Sherburne, Herman Wiese and James Ramer.
Levi Percival Burr, oldest son of Nelson and Lydia Percival Burr, was born in Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, December 9, 1846.
The family moved to Illinois in 1854. After the close of the Civil war Mr. Burr went to Nebraska spending about ten years in that state. He returned to Illinois and came with the family to Johnson County, Iowa in 1880.
March 30, 1882 he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Matthiesen. This union was blessed with three sons.
After his marriage be bought and moved onto the old Shepherd place north of town where he lived until 1913 when he moved to Lone Tree.
September 22, 1922, after a walk together of more than 40 years his loved companion was called to her reward.
Since that time, for the most part, he has made his home with his son Glenn.
Mr. Burr has always enjoyed good health. A weak heart, owing largely to his advanced age has given him more or less trouble during the last year or two and finally failed him completely.
He went home at 5:00 Sunday morning, May 27, 192S, aged 81 years, 5 months and 18 days.
He is survived by his three sons, Clarence N., Charles H. and Glenn W. all of this vicinity. Two brothers Benjamin F. of Academy, So. Dak., and John P. of Lone Tree. 11 grandchildren and a host of friends.
As a young man he united with the Presbyterian Church at Buffalo Prairie, Ill.
He was a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
He enlisted April 5, 1865 in Co Ill. 45th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry and was honorably discharged at Louisville Kentucky, July 12, 1865.
Another old Soldier is gone. The ranks are rapidly thinning. Only two remain in the Lone Tree vicinity. The memory of this departed comrade will linger long with his many friends who have known him this long time To the Members of the family, sympathy is extended.
Another Civil war veteran has answered to the final roll call and has responded to the sound of the bugle to meet his friends and comrades on the “Old Camp Ground”, across the Great Divide. Although he had been poorly for the past several months, he had been in his usual good spirits when he retired Saturday night and seemed no worse. He roused early Sunday morning, however, and at just about five o'clock he passed on, heart trouble being given as the immediate cause.
For years Levi P. Burr has been a resident of this community and he is known to most of our readers. He was a wealthy farmer, but 15 years ago moved to Lone Tree where he has since resided most of the time. For many years he was vice president of the Lone Tree Savings Bank and only last year resigned on account of poor health. He was a member of the Johnson County Grand Army Post at Iowa City and enjoyed attending their meetings. He was a frequent visitor at the John L. Mumm Post of the American Legion and was always welcome. He has been active in the affairs of the community and was a respected citizen.
The funeral services were hold from the Reformed church on Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Rev C. Edward Holyoke of that church. Music was furnished by the Reformed church mixed quartette. A large number of people attended, among whom was a group of old soldiers from Iowa City, who came to pay this last tribute of respect to the memory of an old comrade. A firing squad from the John L. Mumm Post of the American Legion was also present and had charge of the ceremonies at the grave. Pallbearers were selected from among his old time friends were as follows: George Siverly, H. C. Buell, Joe Hudachek, Roland Sherburne, Herman Wiese and James Ramer.
Levi Percival Burr, oldest son of Nelson and Lydia Percival Burr, was born in Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, December 9, 1846.
The family moved to Illinois in 1854. After the close of the Civil war Mr. Burr went to Nebraska spending about ten years in that state. He returned to Illinois and came with the family to Johnson County, Iowa in 1880.
March 30, 1882 he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Matthiesen. This union was blessed with three sons.
After his marriage be bought and moved onto the old Shepherd place north of town where he lived until 1913 when he moved to Lone Tree.
September 22, 1922, after a walk together of more than 40 years his loved companion was called to her reward.
Since that time, for the most part, he has made his home with his son Glenn.
Mr. Burr has always enjoyed good health. A weak heart, owing largely to his advanced age has given him more or less trouble during the last year or two and finally failed him completely.
He went home at 5:00 Sunday morning, May 27, 192S, aged 81 years, 5 months and 18 days.
He is survived by his three sons, Clarence N., Charles H. and Glenn W. all of this vicinity. Two brothers Benjamin F. of Academy, So. Dak., and John P. of Lone Tree. 11 grandchildren and a host of friends.
As a young man he united with the Presbyterian Church at Buffalo Prairie, Ill.
He was a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
He enlisted April 5, 1865 in Co Ill. 45th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry and was honorably discharged at Louisville Kentucky, July 12, 1865.
Another old Soldier is gone. The ranks are rapidly thinning. Only two remain in the Lone Tree vicinity. The memory of this departed comrade will linger long with his many friends who have known him this long time To the Members of the family, sympathy is extended.
Lone Tree Reporter, Thursday, May 31, 1928
Another Civil war veteran has answered to the final roll call and has responded to the sound of the bugle to meet his friends and comrades on the “Old Camp Ground”, across the Great Divide. Although he had been poorly for the past several months, he had been in his usual good spirits when he retired Saturday night and seemed no worse. He roused early Sunday morning, however, and at just about five o'clock he passed on, heart trouble being given as the immediate cause.
For years Levi P. Burr has been a resident of this community and he is known to most of our readers. He was a wealthy farmer, but 15 years ago moved to Lone Tree where he has since resided most of the time. For many years he was vice president of the Lone Tree Savings Bank and only last year resigned on account of poor health. He was a member of the Johnson County Grand Army Post at Iowa City and enjoyed attending their meetings. He was a frequent visitor at the John L. Mumm Post of the American Legion and was always welcome. He has been active in the affairs of the community and was a respected citizen.
The funeral services were hold from the Reformed church on Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Rev C. Edward Holyoke of that church. Music was furnished by the Reformed church mixed quartette. A large number of people attended, among whom was a group of old soldiers from Iowa City, who came to pay this last tribute of respect to the memory of an old comrade. A firing squad from the John L. Mumm Post of the American Legion was also present and had charge of the ceremonies at the grave. Pallbearers were selected from among his old time friends were as follows: George Siverly, H. C. Buell, Joe Hudachek, Roland Sherburne, Herman Wiese and James Ramer.
Levi Percival Burr, oldest son of Nelson and Lydia Percival Burr, was born in Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, December 9, 1846.
The family moved to Illinois in 1854. After the close of the Civil war Mr. Burr went to Nebraska spending about ten years in that state. He returned to Illinois and came with the family to Johnson County, Iowa in 1880.
March 30, 1882 he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Matthiesen. This union was blessed with three sons.
After his marriage be bought and moved onto the old Shepherd place north of town where he lived until 1913 when he moved to Lone Tree.
September 22, 1922, after a walk together of more than 40 years his loved companion was called to her reward.
Since that time, for the most part, he has made his home with his son Glenn.
Mr. Burr has always enjoyed good health. A weak heart, owing largely to his advanced age has given him more or less trouble during the last year or two and finally failed him completely.
He went home at 5:00 Sunday morning, May 27, 192S, aged 81 years, 5 months and 18 days.
He is survived by his three sons, Clarence N., Charles H. and Glenn W. all of this vicinity. Two brothers Benjamin F. of Academy, So. Dak., and John P. of Lone Tree. 11 grandchildren and a host of friends.
As a young man he united with the Presbyterian Church at Buffalo Prairie, Ill.
He was a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
He enlisted April 5, 1865 in Co Ill. 45th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry and was honorably discharged at Louisville Kentucky, July 12, 1865.
Another old Soldier is gone. The ranks are rapidly thinning. Only two remain in the Lone Tree vicinity. The memory of this departed comrade will linger long with his many friends who have known him this long time To the Members of the family, sympathy is extended.
Another Civil war veteran has answered to the final roll call and has responded to the sound of the bugle to meet his friends and comrades on the “Old Camp Ground”, across the Great Divide. Although he had been poorly for the past several months, he had been in his usual good spirits when he retired Saturday night and seemed no worse. He roused early Sunday morning, however, and at just about five o'clock he passed on, heart trouble being given as the immediate cause.
For years Levi P. Burr has been a resident of this community and he is known to most of our readers. He was a wealthy farmer, but 15 years ago moved to Lone Tree where he has since resided most of the time. For many years he was vice president of the Lone Tree Savings Bank and only last year resigned on account of poor health. He was a member of the Johnson County Grand Army Post at Iowa City and enjoyed attending their meetings. He was a frequent visitor at the John L. Mumm Post of the American Legion and was always welcome. He has been active in the affairs of the community and was a respected citizen.
The funeral services were hold from the Reformed church on Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Rev C. Edward Holyoke of that church. Music was furnished by the Reformed church mixed quartette. A large number of people attended, among whom was a group of old soldiers from Iowa City, who came to pay this last tribute of respect to the memory of an old comrade. A firing squad from the John L. Mumm Post of the American Legion was also present and had charge of the ceremonies at the grave. Pallbearers were selected from among his old time friends were as follows: George Siverly, H. C. Buell, Joe Hudachek, Roland Sherburne, Herman Wiese and James Ramer.
Levi Percival Burr, oldest son of Nelson and Lydia Percival Burr, was born in Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, December 9, 1846.
The family moved to Illinois in 1854. After the close of the Civil war Mr. Burr went to Nebraska spending about ten years in that state. He returned to Illinois and came with the family to Johnson County, Iowa in 1880.
March 30, 1882 he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Matthiesen. This union was blessed with three sons.
After his marriage be bought and moved onto the old Shepherd place north of town where he lived until 1913 when he moved to Lone Tree.
September 22, 1922, after a walk together of more than 40 years his loved companion was called to her reward.
Since that time, for the most part, he has made his home with his son Glenn.
Mr. Burr has always enjoyed good health. A weak heart, owing largely to his advanced age has given him more or less trouble during the last year or two and finally failed him completely.
He went home at 5:00 Sunday morning, May 27, 192S, aged 81 years, 5 months and 18 days.
He is survived by his three sons, Clarence N., Charles H. and Glenn W. all of this vicinity. Two brothers Benjamin F. of Academy, So. Dak., and John P. of Lone Tree. 11 grandchildren and a host of friends.
As a young man he united with the Presbyterian Church at Buffalo Prairie, Ill.
He was a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
He enlisted April 5, 1865 in Co Ill. 45th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry and was honorably discharged at Louisville Kentucky, July 12, 1865.
Another old Soldier is gone. The ranks are rapidly thinning. Only two remain in the Lone Tree vicinity. The memory of this departed comrade will linger long with his many friends who have known him this long time To the Members of the family, sympathy is extended.
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