1920 on her gravemarker is incorrect - she died on 31 Dec 1919 but was buried days later in 1920.
Henry and Cyrena had just sold their home and were en route to relocate in California to live near cousins. After her passing, Henry continued on to California.
Weekly Ignacio Chieftan (Ignacio, La Plata County) Friday, January 02, 1920 Page: 4 Section: None
"Mrs Burgett Dies Suddenly
Mrs. Burgett, wife of H.A. Burgett, recently of this place, fell dead on the street at Antonito early Wednesday morning from a stroke of heart failure. The couple left here Tuesday following their auction sale Monday and were going to California. They remained overnight at Antonito, it appears, and were to take the train south from there. The remains were shipped here yesterday to be interred at Bayfield today. Funeral data is not available at the hour of going to press."
1920 on her gravemarker is incorrect - she died on 31 Dec 1919 but was buried days later in 1920.
Henry and Cyrena had just sold their home and were en route to relocate in California to live near cousins. After her passing, Henry continued on to California.
Weekly Ignacio Chieftan (Ignacio, La Plata County) Friday, January 02, 1920 Page: 4 Section: None
"Mrs Burgett Dies Suddenly
Mrs. Burgett, wife of H.A. Burgett, recently of this place, fell dead on the street at Antonito early Wednesday morning from a stroke of heart failure. The couple left here Tuesday following their auction sale Monday and were going to California. They remained overnight at Antonito, it appears, and were to take the train south from there. The remains were shipped here yesterday to be interred at Bayfield today. Funeral data is not available at the hour of going to press."
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement