Son of Andrew & Mary (Anderson) Burg.
Immigrated in 1866. Naturalized.
Married Lena Torgerson, age 22 of Omaha at Omaha 6 July 1875.
In 1885 the family is located Sidney, Cheyenne, NE. No occupation listed. He is documented as A. Burg.
Worked in 1900 as a Union Pacific Bridge Foreman.
Third child Lulu M., according to 1900 census she was born Feb, 1887 in Nebraska. She is, however listed in the 1885 census as being 9 years of age.
Grand Island Daily Independent Wednesday 21 Oct 1925 p. 6
Life of Much Service Ends
Andrew Burg, Union Pacific Attache for Many Years Passes Away
In the death of Andrew burg, which occurred at the family residence, 411 west Second street, at 2:30 a.m., Wednesday, Grand Island mourns the loss of one of its most highly esteemed townsmen. Despite his four score years, Mr. burg was remarkably active and enjoyed good health until about two weeks ago, when he was stricken with a heart affliction and complications resultant from his advanced years. On Friday last, his condition took a more serious turn and for the past day or two members of the family, in constant attendance at his bedside, realized that the end was near.
Born in Sweden on August 27, 1845, he had attained the age of 80 years, 1 month, and 24 days at the time of his death. When 16 years of age, he came to America. soon thereafter, he located in Chicago where he was employed at the machinist's trade, having served half of an apprenticeship in that occupation in the land of his birth. After spending one year there he went to Galesburg, Ill., where he obtained employment as a fireman on the Burlington railroad. In 1865 he had charge of the transporting of a lumber mill, for the government, to Reno, Nev., passing through this city. He had expected to superintend some sawing, but a band of Indians drove the thirty mules of the equipment away, and he was obliged to return to Omaha.
He was employed in the shops there in 1866 and assisted in driving wells for construction gangs. From 1876 to 1889 he was in charge of the water system for the Union Pacific from North Platte to Cheyenne, and resided in the former city. In 1889 he was appointed general foreman of the water system and coal chutes from Omaha to Cheyenne and branch lines. In 1915, having attained the age limit for service with the company, he was retired from active work and has since that time enjoyed a life of leisure, devoting much of his spare time to reading.
Besides his bereaved widow, he is survived by one daughter, Lulu, now Mrs. W. A. Heimberger, of Mitchell, S. D., who has been at his bedside for the past several days, and one son, commander Robert Burg, at present on a two years assignment as an attache of the foreign embassy in France, with headquarters in London. Another son, Webster, passed away August 22, 1919.
The funeral will take place at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, from the residence, the Reverends Harman, of the English Lutheran, and McKenzie, of St. Stephen's Episcopal, officiating. a part of the service at the home will be the Elk's ritual and the Grand Lodge of I. O. O. F. will have charge at the grave. Mr. Burg had been selected as a delegate to the state convention at present in session in this city.
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Grand Island Daily Independent
Friday 23 Oct 1925 p. 6
High Tribute To Departed
Impressive Services Mark Funeral of Andrew Burg
Funeral rites for Andrew burg were conducted Thursday afternoon from the home of the deceased, 411 West Second street, with the Rev. C. B. Harman, of St. Paul’s English Lutheran church, and the Rev. James N. McaKenzie of St. Stephen’s Episcopal church officiating. A brief memorial service was held by the grand lodge of the I. O. O. F., at the Auditorium at 2 p.m., the same body officially being in charge of the body as it left the residence of the deaceased and at the grave ceremonies.
At the home, the Rev. MacKenzie read the ritualistic funeral service of the Episcopal church and was then followed by a brief adress by the Rev. Harman. a part of the service there, was a selection sung by a male quartet consisting of the Messrs. Fred Harrison, Dr. E. C. Jones, Delmar Draper and William Kelso.
H. A. Taylor, pastor of the MEthodist church at Osceola and new grand master of the Nebraska grand lodge, I. O. O. F., gave a very stirring talk ans also spoke the prayer at the Auditorium service. W. H. Van Cleve, of Tekamah, retiring grand master, also made a tributory speech, touching in part on the biographical sketch read earlier at the service by Frank John, of this city. Mr. Burg had been an Odd Fellow fifty years. E. T. Lay, of Seneca, grand chaplain, was the officiant of this service. “Blest Be the Tie That Binds,” and “Nearer My God, to Thee,” sung by the audience, opened and closed the meeting at the Auditorium.
With the Patriarchs Militant as an escort, the casket bearing the late veteran Nebraskan, was borne to the grave at the Grand Island cemetery. An official froup of six men represented the grand lodge of the Odd Fellows.
The active pall-bearers were the Messrs, R. R. Horth, H. H. Glover, Leo J. Cleary, Lester E. Schuff, Ed L. Brown, and Leo Stuhr. Besides Judge Joseph B. Oberfelder, of Sindey, the Messrs. Louis Upperman, Peter Nelson and C. J. Bowell, for the Odd Fellows, and Walker Haineline, Neils Nielsen and E. A. Nagelstock, for the Elks lodge, were honorary pall-bearers.
Brigadier-General J. W. Conger of Loup City, department commander of the Patriarchs Militant, and Maj. R. D. Hendricks, of Loup City, acting as chaplain, officiated in the ritualistic services of their order, at the grave. Rev. MacKenzie closed at the burial service with a benediction.
A profusion of flowers was received from the many friends of the deceased and his family. joining in the sorrow of his mother and sister, the son, Robert, sent condolences in a message, Thursday from London, England. The son, Commander Robert Burg, of the United States Navy, is an attache to the foreign embassy at London.
Immigrated in 1866. Naturalized.
Married Lena Torgerson, age 22 of Omaha at Omaha 6 July 1875.
In 1885 the family is located Sidney, Cheyenne, NE. No occupation listed. He is documented as A. Burg.
Worked in 1900 as a Union Pacific Bridge Foreman.
Third child Lulu M., according to 1900 census she was born Feb, 1887 in Nebraska. She is, however listed in the 1885 census as being 9 years of age.
Grand Island Daily Independent Wednesday 21 Oct 1925 p. 6
Life of Much Service Ends
Andrew Burg, Union Pacific Attache for Many Years Passes Away
In the death of Andrew burg, which occurred at the family residence, 411 west Second street, at 2:30 a.m., Wednesday, Grand Island mourns the loss of one of its most highly esteemed townsmen. Despite his four score years, Mr. burg was remarkably active and enjoyed good health until about two weeks ago, when he was stricken with a heart affliction and complications resultant from his advanced years. On Friday last, his condition took a more serious turn and for the past day or two members of the family, in constant attendance at his bedside, realized that the end was near.
Born in Sweden on August 27, 1845, he had attained the age of 80 years, 1 month, and 24 days at the time of his death. When 16 years of age, he came to America. soon thereafter, he located in Chicago where he was employed at the machinist's trade, having served half of an apprenticeship in that occupation in the land of his birth. After spending one year there he went to Galesburg, Ill., where he obtained employment as a fireman on the Burlington railroad. In 1865 he had charge of the transporting of a lumber mill, for the government, to Reno, Nev., passing through this city. He had expected to superintend some sawing, but a band of Indians drove the thirty mules of the equipment away, and he was obliged to return to Omaha.
He was employed in the shops there in 1866 and assisted in driving wells for construction gangs. From 1876 to 1889 he was in charge of the water system for the Union Pacific from North Platte to Cheyenne, and resided in the former city. In 1889 he was appointed general foreman of the water system and coal chutes from Omaha to Cheyenne and branch lines. In 1915, having attained the age limit for service with the company, he was retired from active work and has since that time enjoyed a life of leisure, devoting much of his spare time to reading.
Besides his bereaved widow, he is survived by one daughter, Lulu, now Mrs. W. A. Heimberger, of Mitchell, S. D., who has been at his bedside for the past several days, and one son, commander Robert Burg, at present on a two years assignment as an attache of the foreign embassy in France, with headquarters in London. Another son, Webster, passed away August 22, 1919.
The funeral will take place at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, from the residence, the Reverends Harman, of the English Lutheran, and McKenzie, of St. Stephen's Episcopal, officiating. a part of the service at the home will be the Elk's ritual and the Grand Lodge of I. O. O. F. will have charge at the grave. Mr. Burg had been selected as a delegate to the state convention at present in session in this city.
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Grand Island Daily Independent
Friday 23 Oct 1925 p. 6
High Tribute To Departed
Impressive Services Mark Funeral of Andrew Burg
Funeral rites for Andrew burg were conducted Thursday afternoon from the home of the deceased, 411 West Second street, with the Rev. C. B. Harman, of St. Paul’s English Lutheran church, and the Rev. James N. McaKenzie of St. Stephen’s Episcopal church officiating. A brief memorial service was held by the grand lodge of the I. O. O. F., at the Auditorium at 2 p.m., the same body officially being in charge of the body as it left the residence of the deaceased and at the grave ceremonies.
At the home, the Rev. MacKenzie read the ritualistic funeral service of the Episcopal church and was then followed by a brief adress by the Rev. Harman. a part of the service there, was a selection sung by a male quartet consisting of the Messrs. Fred Harrison, Dr. E. C. Jones, Delmar Draper and William Kelso.
H. A. Taylor, pastor of the MEthodist church at Osceola and new grand master of the Nebraska grand lodge, I. O. O. F., gave a very stirring talk ans also spoke the prayer at the Auditorium service. W. H. Van Cleve, of Tekamah, retiring grand master, also made a tributory speech, touching in part on the biographical sketch read earlier at the service by Frank John, of this city. Mr. Burg had been an Odd Fellow fifty years. E. T. Lay, of Seneca, grand chaplain, was the officiant of this service. “Blest Be the Tie That Binds,” and “Nearer My God, to Thee,” sung by the audience, opened and closed the meeting at the Auditorium.
With the Patriarchs Militant as an escort, the casket bearing the late veteran Nebraskan, was borne to the grave at the Grand Island cemetery. An official froup of six men represented the grand lodge of the Odd Fellows.
The active pall-bearers were the Messrs, R. R. Horth, H. H. Glover, Leo J. Cleary, Lester E. Schuff, Ed L. Brown, and Leo Stuhr. Besides Judge Joseph B. Oberfelder, of Sindey, the Messrs. Louis Upperman, Peter Nelson and C. J. Bowell, for the Odd Fellows, and Walker Haineline, Neils Nielsen and E. A. Nagelstock, for the Elks lodge, were honorary pall-bearers.
Brigadier-General J. W. Conger of Loup City, department commander of the Patriarchs Militant, and Maj. R. D. Hendricks, of Loup City, acting as chaplain, officiated in the ritualistic services of their order, at the grave. Rev. MacKenzie closed at the burial service with a benediction.
A profusion of flowers was received from the many friends of the deceased and his family. joining in the sorrow of his mother and sister, the son, Robert, sent condolences in a message, Thursday from London, England. The son, Commander Robert Burg, of the United States Navy, is an attache to the foreign embassy at London.
Son of Andrew & Mary (Anderson) Burg.
Immigrated in 1866. Naturalized.
Married Lena Torgerson, age 22 of Omaha at Omaha 6 July 1875.
In 1885 the family is located Sidney, Cheyenne, NE. No occupation listed. He is documented as A. Burg.
Worked in 1900 as a Union Pacific Bridge Foreman.
Third child Lulu M., according to 1900 census she was born Feb, 1887 in Nebraska. She is, however listed in the 1885 census as being 9 years of age.
Grand Island Daily Independent Wednesday 21 Oct 1925 p. 6
Life of Much Service Ends
Andrew Burg, Union Pacific Attache for Many Years Passes Away
In the death of Andrew burg, which occurred at the family residence, 411 west Second street, at 2:30 a.m., Wednesday, Grand Island mourns the loss of one of its most highly esteemed townsmen. Despite his four score years, Mr. burg was remarkably active and enjoyed good health until about two weeks ago, when he was stricken with a heart affliction and complications resultant from his advanced years. On Friday last, his condition took a more serious turn and for the past day or two members of the family, in constant attendance at his bedside, realized that the end was near.
Born in Sweden on August 27, 1845, he had attained the age of 80 years, 1 month, and 24 days at the time of his death. When 16 years of age, he came to America. soon thereafter, he located in Chicago where he was employed at the machinist's trade, having served half of an apprenticeship in that occupation in the land of his birth. After spending one year there he went to Galesburg, Ill., where he obtained employment as a fireman on the Burlington railroad. In 1865 he had charge of the transporting of a lumber mill, for the government, to Reno, Nev., passing through this city. He had expected to superintend some sawing, but a band of Indians drove the thirty mules of the equipment away, and he was obliged to return to Omaha.
He was employed in the shops there in 1866 and assisted in driving wells for construction gangs. From 1876 to 1889 he was in charge of the water system for the Union Pacific from North Platte to Cheyenne, and resided in the former city. In 1889 he was appointed general foreman of the water system and coal chutes from Omaha to Cheyenne and branch lines. In 1915, having attained the age limit for service with the company, he was retired from active work and has since that time enjoyed a life of leisure, devoting much of his spare time to reading.
Besides his bereaved widow, he is survived by one daughter, Lulu, now Mrs. W. A. Heimberger, of Mitchell, S. D., who has been at his bedside for the past several days, and one son, commander Robert Burg, at present on a two years assignment as an attache of the foreign embassy in France, with headquarters in London. Another son, Webster, passed away August 22, 1919.
The funeral will take place at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, from the residence, the Reverends Harman, of the English Lutheran, and McKenzie, of St. Stephen's Episcopal, officiating. a part of the service at the home will be the Elk's ritual and the Grand Lodge of I. O. O. F. will have charge at the grave. Mr. Burg had been selected as a delegate to the state convention at present in session in this city.
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Grand Island Daily Independent
Friday 23 Oct 1925 p. 6
High Tribute To Departed
Impressive Services Mark Funeral of Andrew Burg
Funeral rites for Andrew burg were conducted Thursday afternoon from the home of the deceased, 411 West Second street, with the Rev. C. B. Harman, of St. Paul’s English Lutheran church, and the Rev. James N. McaKenzie of St. Stephen’s Episcopal church officiating. A brief memorial service was held by the grand lodge of the I. O. O. F., at the Auditorium at 2 p.m., the same body officially being in charge of the body as it left the residence of the deaceased and at the grave ceremonies.
At the home, the Rev. MacKenzie read the ritualistic funeral service of the Episcopal church and was then followed by a brief adress by the Rev. Harman. a part of the service there, was a selection sung by a male quartet consisting of the Messrs. Fred Harrison, Dr. E. C. Jones, Delmar Draper and William Kelso.
H. A. Taylor, pastor of the MEthodist church at Osceola and new grand master of the Nebraska grand lodge, I. O. O. F., gave a very stirring talk ans also spoke the prayer at the Auditorium service. W. H. Van Cleve, of Tekamah, retiring grand master, also made a tributory speech, touching in part on the biographical sketch read earlier at the service by Frank John, of this city. Mr. Burg had been an Odd Fellow fifty years. E. T. Lay, of Seneca, grand chaplain, was the officiant of this service. “Blest Be the Tie That Binds,” and “Nearer My God, to Thee,” sung by the audience, opened and closed the meeting at the Auditorium.
With the Patriarchs Militant as an escort, the casket bearing the late veteran Nebraskan, was borne to the grave at the Grand Island cemetery. An official froup of six men represented the grand lodge of the Odd Fellows.
The active pall-bearers were the Messrs, R. R. Horth, H. H. Glover, Leo J. Cleary, Lester E. Schuff, Ed L. Brown, and Leo Stuhr. Besides Judge Joseph B. Oberfelder, of Sindey, the Messrs. Louis Upperman, Peter Nelson and C. J. Bowell, for the Odd Fellows, and Walker Haineline, Neils Nielsen and E. A. Nagelstock, for the Elks lodge, were honorary pall-bearers.
Brigadier-General J. W. Conger of Loup City, department commander of the Patriarchs Militant, and Maj. R. D. Hendricks, of Loup City, acting as chaplain, officiated in the ritualistic services of their order, at the grave. Rev. MacKenzie closed at the burial service with a benediction.
A profusion of flowers was received from the many friends of the deceased and his family. joining in the sorrow of his mother and sister, the son, Robert, sent condolences in a message, Thursday from London, England. The son, Commander Robert Burg, of the United States Navy, is an attache to the foreign embassy at London.
Immigrated in 1866. Naturalized.
Married Lena Torgerson, age 22 of Omaha at Omaha 6 July 1875.
In 1885 the family is located Sidney, Cheyenne, NE. No occupation listed. He is documented as A. Burg.
Worked in 1900 as a Union Pacific Bridge Foreman.
Third child Lulu M., according to 1900 census she was born Feb, 1887 in Nebraska. She is, however listed in the 1885 census as being 9 years of age.
Grand Island Daily Independent Wednesday 21 Oct 1925 p. 6
Life of Much Service Ends
Andrew Burg, Union Pacific Attache for Many Years Passes Away
In the death of Andrew burg, which occurred at the family residence, 411 west Second street, at 2:30 a.m., Wednesday, Grand Island mourns the loss of one of its most highly esteemed townsmen. Despite his four score years, Mr. burg was remarkably active and enjoyed good health until about two weeks ago, when he was stricken with a heart affliction and complications resultant from his advanced years. On Friday last, his condition took a more serious turn and for the past day or two members of the family, in constant attendance at his bedside, realized that the end was near.
Born in Sweden on August 27, 1845, he had attained the age of 80 years, 1 month, and 24 days at the time of his death. When 16 years of age, he came to America. soon thereafter, he located in Chicago where he was employed at the machinist's trade, having served half of an apprenticeship in that occupation in the land of his birth. After spending one year there he went to Galesburg, Ill., where he obtained employment as a fireman on the Burlington railroad. In 1865 he had charge of the transporting of a lumber mill, for the government, to Reno, Nev., passing through this city. He had expected to superintend some sawing, but a band of Indians drove the thirty mules of the equipment away, and he was obliged to return to Omaha.
He was employed in the shops there in 1866 and assisted in driving wells for construction gangs. From 1876 to 1889 he was in charge of the water system for the Union Pacific from North Platte to Cheyenne, and resided in the former city. In 1889 he was appointed general foreman of the water system and coal chutes from Omaha to Cheyenne and branch lines. In 1915, having attained the age limit for service with the company, he was retired from active work and has since that time enjoyed a life of leisure, devoting much of his spare time to reading.
Besides his bereaved widow, he is survived by one daughter, Lulu, now Mrs. W. A. Heimberger, of Mitchell, S. D., who has been at his bedside for the past several days, and one son, commander Robert Burg, at present on a two years assignment as an attache of the foreign embassy in France, with headquarters in London. Another son, Webster, passed away August 22, 1919.
The funeral will take place at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, from the residence, the Reverends Harman, of the English Lutheran, and McKenzie, of St. Stephen's Episcopal, officiating. a part of the service at the home will be the Elk's ritual and the Grand Lodge of I. O. O. F. will have charge at the grave. Mr. Burg had been selected as a delegate to the state convention at present in session in this city.
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Grand Island Daily Independent
Friday 23 Oct 1925 p. 6
High Tribute To Departed
Impressive Services Mark Funeral of Andrew Burg
Funeral rites for Andrew burg were conducted Thursday afternoon from the home of the deceased, 411 West Second street, with the Rev. C. B. Harman, of St. Paul’s English Lutheran church, and the Rev. James N. McaKenzie of St. Stephen’s Episcopal church officiating. A brief memorial service was held by the grand lodge of the I. O. O. F., at the Auditorium at 2 p.m., the same body officially being in charge of the body as it left the residence of the deaceased and at the grave ceremonies.
At the home, the Rev. MacKenzie read the ritualistic funeral service of the Episcopal church and was then followed by a brief adress by the Rev. Harman. a part of the service there, was a selection sung by a male quartet consisting of the Messrs. Fred Harrison, Dr. E. C. Jones, Delmar Draper and William Kelso.
H. A. Taylor, pastor of the MEthodist church at Osceola and new grand master of the Nebraska grand lodge, I. O. O. F., gave a very stirring talk ans also spoke the prayer at the Auditorium service. W. H. Van Cleve, of Tekamah, retiring grand master, also made a tributory speech, touching in part on the biographical sketch read earlier at the service by Frank John, of this city. Mr. Burg had been an Odd Fellow fifty years. E. T. Lay, of Seneca, grand chaplain, was the officiant of this service. “Blest Be the Tie That Binds,” and “Nearer My God, to Thee,” sung by the audience, opened and closed the meeting at the Auditorium.
With the Patriarchs Militant as an escort, the casket bearing the late veteran Nebraskan, was borne to the grave at the Grand Island cemetery. An official froup of six men represented the grand lodge of the Odd Fellows.
The active pall-bearers were the Messrs, R. R. Horth, H. H. Glover, Leo J. Cleary, Lester E. Schuff, Ed L. Brown, and Leo Stuhr. Besides Judge Joseph B. Oberfelder, of Sindey, the Messrs. Louis Upperman, Peter Nelson and C. J. Bowell, for the Odd Fellows, and Walker Haineline, Neils Nielsen and E. A. Nagelstock, for the Elks lodge, were honorary pall-bearers.
Brigadier-General J. W. Conger of Loup City, department commander of the Patriarchs Militant, and Maj. R. D. Hendricks, of Loup City, acting as chaplain, officiated in the ritualistic services of their order, at the grave. Rev. MacKenzie closed at the burial service with a benediction.
A profusion of flowers was received from the many friends of the deceased and his family. joining in the sorrow of his mother and sister, the son, Robert, sent condolences in a message, Thursday from London, England. The son, Commander Robert Burg, of the United States Navy, is an attache to the foreign embassy at London.
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