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David Burkett

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David Burkett

Birth
Putnam County, Indiana, USA
Death
27 Feb 1914 (aged 75)
Russellville, Putnam County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Fincastle, Putnam County, Indiana, USA
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David Burkett was sticken with paralysis February 13th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Witt Sutherlin, six miles southeast of Russellville and after an illness of two weeks he peacefully passed away Feb. 27, 1914.
David Burkett was the son of Wesley and Elizabeth Burkett, and was born August 11, 1838. He married Charlotte Oliver March 13, 1860. To this union was born six children, three of whom died in infancy. On April 18, 1886, the loved companion of his youth was cut down by the Grim Reaper. On Sept. 19. 1889 he was married to Susan A. Himes To them were born five children, one of whom, a little son, preceded him to the better land. He united with the Church of the Brethren about 1890 and was a faithful follower until the end of his life. He is survived by a widow, five sons and two daughters, fourteen grandchildren and one-great grandchild.

David liked to raise horses and consistently won awards for them in almost every category at the county fairs. In 1876 while at the fair lightning stuck his barn and destroyed it.
David Burkett was sticken with paralysis February 13th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Witt Sutherlin, six miles southeast of Russellville and after an illness of two weeks he peacefully passed away Feb. 27, 1914.
David Burkett was the son of Wesley and Elizabeth Burkett, and was born August 11, 1838. He married Charlotte Oliver March 13, 1860. To this union was born six children, three of whom died in infancy. On April 18, 1886, the loved companion of his youth was cut down by the Grim Reaper. On Sept. 19. 1889 he was married to Susan A. Himes To them were born five children, one of whom, a little son, preceded him to the better land. He united with the Church of the Brethren about 1890 and was a faithful follower until the end of his life. He is survived by a widow, five sons and two daughters, fourteen grandchildren and one-great grandchild.

David liked to raise horses and consistently won awards for them in almost every category at the county fairs. In 1876 while at the fair lightning stuck his barn and destroyed it.

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  • Created by: Jon Rice
  • Added: Dec 27, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45843234/david-burkett: accessed ), memorial page for David Burkett (11 Aug 1838–27 Feb 1914), Find a Grave Memorial ID 45843234, citing Blakesburg Cemetery, Fincastle, Putnam County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Jon Rice (contributor 46896745).