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Lafayette L. Burrus

M, #111871, b. August 1870, d. 28 July 1930

Parents

FatherLucien Bonapart Burrus (b. 17 May 1829, d. 11 December 1892)
MotherMartha Eliza Dement (b. 24 January 1838, d. 5 September 1930)
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Biography

Lafayette L. Burrus was born in August 1870 in Arkansas. He married Emma Wendel Burrus, daughter of Lafayette Burrus, Jr., and Sarah Neilson Wendel. Lafayette L. Burrus died on 28 July 1930 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR.

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Lucien Bonapart Burrus

M, #111872, b. 17 May 1829, d. 11 December 1892
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Family: Martha Eliza Dement (b. 24 January 1838, d. 5 September 1930)

SonLafayette L. Burrus (b. August 1870, d. 28 July 1930)

Biography

Lucien Bonapart Burrus was born on 17 May 1829 in Rutherford Co., TN. He married Martha Eliza Dement on 7 February 1855 in Madison Co., AL. He died on 11 December 1892 in Phillips Co., AR.

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Martha Eliza Dement

F, #111873, b. 24 January 1838, d. 5 September 1930
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Family: Lucien Bonapart Burrus (b. 17 May 1829, d. 11 December 1892)

SonLafayette L. Burrus (b. August 1870, d. 28 July 1930)

Biography

Martha Eliza Dement was born on 24 January 1838 in Limestone Co., AL. She married Lucien Bonapart Burrus on 7 February 1855 in Madison Co., AL. She died on 5 September 1930 in Webster Co., KY.

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Robert Henry Williams1

M, #111874, b. 10 February 1886, d. 4 April 1935

Parents

FatherHenry Franklin Williams (b. 19 February 1854, d. 16 February 1901)
MotherElla Dora Maultsby (b. 7 January 1857, d. 10 August 1926)
Pedigree Link

Family: Harriet Pointer Burrus (b. 27 April 1882, d. 10 January 1957)

DaughterRuth Williams

Biography

Robert Henry Williams was born on 10 February 1886 in Davidson Co., TN.1 He married Harriet Pointer Burrus, daughter of Lafayette Burrus, Jr., and Sarah Neilson Wendel, about 1909.1 Robert Henry Williams died on 4 April 1935 in Connecticut.

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Citations

  1. [S1575] Nashville Ward 7, Dist. 0032, sheet 8A, line 5, 1910 Federal Census, Davidson County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Rolls 1495-96; FHL # 1375508-09.
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William Wharton McLemore1

M, #111875, b. 1 May 1871, d. 20 August 1915

Parents

FatherJudge William Sugars McLemore (b. 1 February 1830, d. 7 August 1908)
MotherAnna Louise Wharton (b. 8 March 1836, d. 12 April 1907)
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Family: Ophelia Palmer Burrus (b. March 1877, d. 1 October 1934)

DaughterAnnie L. McLemore (b. about 1901)
SonWharton Stewart McLemore (b. 1912, d. 1936)

Biography

William Wharton McLemore was born on 1 May 1871 in Franklin, Williamson Co., TN.2,1 He married Ophelia Palmer Burrus, daughter of Lafayette Burrus, Jr., and Sarah Neilson Wendel, about 1900.1 William Wharton McLemore died on 20 August 1915 in Woodbury, Cannon Co., TN.

He was buried in August 1915 in Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN, Findagrave #68951478.
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Citations

  1. [S3804] Murfreesboro Ward 3, Dist. 0125, sheet 9A, Dwelling 179, Family 194, 1910 Federal Census, Rutherford County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1517; FHL #1375530.
  2. [S4427] District 9, p.126A, Dwelling 102, Family 107, 1880 Federal Census, Williamson County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 1286; FHL #1255285.
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Annie L. McLemore1

F, #111876, b. about 1901

Parents

FatherWilliam Wharton McLemore (b. 1 May 1871, d. 20 August 1915)
MotherOphelia Palmer Burrus (b. March 1877, d. 1 October 1934)
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Biography

Annie L. McLemore was born about 1901 in Tennessee.1
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Citations

  1. [S3804] Murfreesboro Ward 3, Dist. 0125, sheet 9A, Dwelling 179, Family 194, 1910 Federal Census, Rutherford County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1517; FHL #1375530.
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Wharton Stewart McLemore

M, #111877, b. 1912, d. 1936

Parents

FatherWilliam Wharton McLemore (b. 1 May 1871, d. 20 August 1915)
MotherOphelia Palmer Burrus (b. March 1877, d. 1 October 1934)
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Biography

Wharton Stewart McLemore was born in 1912 in Tennessee.1 He died in 1936.

He was buried in 1936 in Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, Findagrave #106898761.
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Citations

  1. [S1709] Memphis Ward 30, Dist. 0215, sheet 3B, Dwelling 59, Family 60, 1920 Federal Census, Shelby County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T265, Roll 1764.
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Louis Edward Davenport, Jr.1

M, #111878, b. 18 July 1888, d. 17 February 1929
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Biography

Louis Edward Davenport, Jr., was born on 18 July 1888 in Forrest City, St. Francis Co., AR, per WW I draft registration.1 He married Elizabeth Howse Burrus, daughter of Lafayette Burrus, Jr., and Sarah Neilson Wendel, after 2 May 1910, no children.1 Louis Edward Davenport, Jr., and Elizabeth Howse Burrus were divorced before 17 February 1926. He died on 17 February 1929 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, Louis Davenport, son of Louis E. and Mary E.Folbre Davenport dies in Cincinnati, Ohio, was born in Forrest City on July 18,1888. He made Forrest City his home until nineteen years of age, since which he has spent his life out on the road. On April 12,1926, he was united in marriage with Mrs.M.J.Trammell. In early life he gave himself to the Lord, and at the time of his death was a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist church. He passed away following an illness of several months, in a hospital in Cincinnati, on Feb.17,1929, at the age of 40 years, 6 months, and 29 days. He is survived by his wife and son, Billy, his parents, and Misses Mary and Lucille Davenport. The funeral services were held at the home of the parents on Tuesday afternoon, Feb.19th, just 4 years to the day and hour when similar services were held the remains of his brother Edward. Services were conducted by Rev.Blount F.Davidson, of Chaffee, Mo., Rev.Eli Myers of the First Methodist church, Rev.E.Rawlings, pastor of the First Baptist Church, and Rev.J.E.McJunkin of the Presbyterian Church. The remains were laid to rest by the side of his brother Edward in the Forrest City cemetery, with the following as active pall bearers: Roger West, J.T.Harris, T.A.Buford, S.G.Armstrong, C.D.Buford, and A.C.Bridewell. Honorary: Elmer Lienbel, Memphis; John D'Oracy, of Memphis; Dr.J.A.Bogart, Dr.J.O.Rush, Dr.J.F.McDougal, O.B.Rollwage, D.E.Hoshall, Homer Folbre, S.H.Mann, J.B.Johnston, C.W.Norton, N.B.Norton, W.W.Campbell, W.L.Lawrence, J.J. Tharp, R.F.Cook, C.E.Turley, James Fussell, T.J.Rowland, N.B.Rice, J.G. and J.T.Sanders. Forrest City Times-Herald Feb.21,1929.

He was buried on 19 February 1929 in Forrest City Cemetery, Forrest City, St. Francis Co., AR, Find A Grave Memorial# 41264073.
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Citations

  1. [S1709] Memphis Ward 30, Dist. 0215, sheet 3B, Dwelling 59, Family 60, 1920 Federal Census, Shelby County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T265, Roll 1764.
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Dorothy Elizabeth Colvin1

F, #111879, b. 1 May 1898, d. 14 February 1967
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Family: Wendel Searcy Burrus (b. 1 April 1893, d. 12 March 1927)

DaughterElizabeth Davenport Burrus+ (b. 12 January 1918, d. 7 March 1987)
SonCharles Colvin Burrus (b. 12 November 1919, d. 10 January 1998)
DaughterLouise Colvin Burrus (b. 8 October 1921, d. 12 June 1991)
DaughterSallie Wendel Burrus (b. 21 December 1924, d. 14 April 1979)

Biography

Dorothy Elizabeth Colvin was born on 1 May 1898 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.1 She married Wendel Searcy Burrus, son of Lafayette Burrus, Jr., and Sarah Neilson Wendel, before June 1917, WW I draft registration, claimed dependent wife exemption as of 5 JUN 1917.1 Dorothy Elizabeth Colvin married James A. Hearn before April 1940.2 She died on 14 February 1967 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.

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Citations

  1. [S3805] Birmingham, Dist. 0033, sheet 13A, Dwelling 232, Family 231, 1920 Federal Census, Jefferson County, Alabama. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 23.
  2. [S3429] Miami, ED 69-97, sheet 14A, Household 304, 1940 Federal Census, Dade County, Florida. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 631.
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Elizabeth Davenport Burrus1

F, #111880, b. 12 January 1918, d. 7 March 1987

Parents

FatherWendel Searcy Burrus (b. 1 April 1893, d. 12 March 1927)
MotherDorothy Elizabeth Colvin (b. 1 May 1898, d. 14 February 1967)
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Family: Thomas J. Turpin

SonThomas J. Turpin, Jr.
DaughterMary Linda Turpin

Biography

Elizabeth Davenport Burrus was born on 12 January 1918 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN.1 She married Thomas J. Turpin before April 1940.2 She married Chalifoux after April 1940. She died on 7 March 1987 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL.

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Citations

  1. [S3805] Birmingham, Dist. 0033, sheet 13A, Dwelling 232, Family 231, 1920 Federal Census, Jefferson County, Alabama. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 23.
  2. [S3429] Miami, ED 69-97, sheet 14A, Household 304, 1940 Federal Census, Dade County, Florida. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 631.
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Charles Colvin Burrus1

M, #111881, b. 12 November 1919, d. 10 January 1998

Parents

FatherWendel Searcy Burrus (b. 1 April 1893, d. 12 March 1927)
MotherDorothy Elizabeth Colvin (b. 1 May 1898, d. 14 February 1967)
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Biography

Charles Colvin Burrus was born on 12 November 1919 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.1 He died on 10 January 1998 in Naples, Collier Co., FL.

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Citations

  1. [S3805] Birmingham, Dist. 0033, sheet 13A, Dwelling 232, Family 231, 1920 Federal Census, Jefferson County, Alabama. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 23.
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James A. Hearn1

M, #111883, b. about 1883
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Biography

James A. Hearn was born about 1883 in Ohio.1 He married Dorothy Elizabeth Colvin before April 1940.1
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Citations

  1. [S3429] Miami, ED 69-97, sheet 14A, Household 304, 1940 Federal Census, Dade County, Florida. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 631.
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Louise Colvin Burrus1

F, #111887, b. 8 October 1921, d. 12 June 1991

Parents

FatherWendel Searcy Burrus (b. 1 April 1893, d. 12 March 1927)
MotherDorothy Elizabeth Colvin (b. 1 May 1898, d. 14 February 1967)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Louise Colvin Burrus was born on 8 October 1921 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.1 She died on 12 June 1991 in Hillsborough Co., FL.

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Citations

  1. [S3429] Miami, ED 69-97, sheet 14A, Household 304, 1940 Federal Census, Dade County, Florida. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 631.
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Sallie Wendel Burrus1

F, #111888, b. 21 December 1924, d. 14 April 1979

Parents

FatherWendel Searcy Burrus (b. 1 April 1893, d. 12 March 1927)
MotherDorothy Elizabeth Colvin (b. 1 May 1898, d. 14 February 1967)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Sallie Wendel Burrus was born on 21 December 1924 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.1 She died on 14 April 1979 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

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Citations

  1. [S3429] Miami, ED 69-97, sheet 14A, Household 304, 1940 Federal Census, Dade County, Florida. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 631.
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Henry Franklin Williams

M, #111890, b. 19 February 1854, d. 16 February 1901
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Family: Ella Dora Maultsby (b. 7 January 1857, d. 10 August 1926)

SonRobert Henry Williams+ (b. 10 February 1886, d. 4 April 1935)

Biography

Henry Franklin Williams was born on 19 February 1854 in Maury Co., TN. He married Ella Dora Maultsby on 16 December 1880 in Giles Co., TN. He died on 16 February 1901 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

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Ella Dora Maultsby

F, #111891, b. 7 January 1857, d. 10 August 1926
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Family: Henry Franklin Williams (b. 19 February 1854, d. 16 February 1901)

SonRobert Henry Williams+ (b. 10 February 1886, d. 4 April 1935)

Biography

Ella Dora Maultsby was born on 7 January 1857 in Giles Co., TN. She married Henry Franklin Williams on 16 December 1880 in Giles Co., TN. She died on 10 August 1926 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

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Nolie May Pittman

F, #111892, b. 30 September 1893, d. 11 October 1972

Parents

FatherJohn Jackson Pittman (b. 11 November 1852, d. 12 March 1920)
MotherMary Jane Narramore (b. 26 October 1861, d. 19 December 1930)
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Family: James Wendel Burrus (b. 8 August 1885, d. 24 November 1958)

DaughterMildred Louise Burrus+ (b. 11 February 1913)
DaughterMae Margaret Burrus (b. 21 April 1916, d. 17 September 1985)

Biography

Nolie May Pittman was born on 30 September 1893 in Dickson Co., TN. She married James Wendel Burrus, son of Lafayette Burrus, Jr., and Sarah Neilson Wendel, about 1911. Nolie May Pittman and James Wendel Burrus were divorced before April 1930.1 She married Charles Lafayette Proctor before April 1940.2 She died on 11 October 1972 in Tracy, San Joaquin Co., CA.

She was buried in October 1972 in Union Cemetery, Dickson, Dickson Co., TN, Findagrave #74827706.
Nolie May Pittman was also known as "Norma" Pittman.2 Occupation: Sales lady in dry goods store in 1930.1 She lived on 11 April 1930 in Blount Street, Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL.1 She lived between 1935 and 1940 in 312 Taft Avenue, Tracy, San Joaquin Co., CA.2
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Citations

  1. [S4424] Guntersville, Dist. 0001, sheet 18A, Dwelling 335, Family 377, 1930 Federal Census, Marshall County, Alabama. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 39; FHL #2339774.
  2. [S3698] Tracy, ED 39-97, sheet 3B, Household 67, 1940 Federal Census, San Joaquin County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 324.
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John Jackson Pittman

M, #111893, b. 11 November 1852, d. 12 March 1920
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Family: Mary Jane Narramore (b. 26 October 1861, d. 19 December 1930)

DaughterNolie May Pittman+ (b. 30 September 1893, d. 11 October 1972)

Biography

John Jackson Pittman was born on 11 November 1852 in Dickson Co., TN. He married Mary Jane Narramore about 1882. He died on 12 March 1920 in Dickson Co., TN.

He was buried in March 1920 in Maple Grove Cemetery, Sylvia, Dickson Co., TN, Findagrave #53085813.
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Mary Jane Narramore

F, #111894, b. 26 October 1861, d. 19 December 1930
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Family: John Jackson Pittman (b. 11 November 1852, d. 12 March 1920)

DaughterNolie May Pittman+ (b. 30 September 1893, d. 11 October 1972)

Biography

Mary Jane Narramore was born on 26 October 1861 in Dickson Co., TN. She married John Jackson Pittman about 1882. She died on 19 December 1930 in Dickson Co., TN.

She was buried in December 1930 in Union Cemetery, Dickson, Dickson Co., TN, Findagrave #53085921.
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Mildred Louise Burrus1

F, #111895, b. 11 February 1913

Parents

FatherJames Wendel Burrus (b. 8 August 1885, d. 24 November 1958)
MotherNolie May Pittman (b. 30 September 1893, d. 11 October 1972)
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Family: John T. McBrayer

DaughterMargaret Jane McBrayer

Biography

Mildred Louise Burrus was born on 11 February 1913 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.1 She married John T. McBrayer on 14 January 1935 in Marshall Co., AL, or 17 JAN 1935 -- possibly 14 JAN was the license and 17 JAN was the ceremony. She died in Hollywood, Broward Co., FL.

Mildred Louise Burrus was listed as Mildred McBrayer, age 31, with Margaret McBrayer, age 1 as passengers on the Entry Declaration of a Pan American aircraft, No. NC-33614, arriving at Brownsville, Texas from Mexico City, on 24 August 1944.
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Citations

  1. [S3807] Guntersville, Dist. 119, sheet 4B, Dwelling 68, Family 75, 1920 Federal Census, Marshall County, Alabama. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 28.
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Mae Margaret Burrus1

F, #111896, b. 21 April 1916, d. 17 September 1985

Parents

FatherJames Wendel Burrus (b. 8 August 1885, d. 24 November 1958)
MotherNolie May Pittman (b. 30 September 1893, d. 11 October 1972)
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Biography

Mae Margaret Burrus was born on 21 April 1916 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.1 She died on 17 September 1985 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

Mae Margaret Burrus lived on 4 April 1940 in Tracy, San Joaquin Co., CA.2
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Citations

  1. [S3807] Guntersville, Dist. 119, sheet 4B, Dwelling 68, Family 75, 1920 Federal Census, Marshall County, Alabama. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 28.
  2. [S3698] Tracy, ED 39-97, sheet 3B, line 79, 1940 Federal Census, San Joaquin County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 324.
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Ouida Midkiff1

F, #111897, b. 26 February 1895, d. 22 June 1995

Parents

FatherHarvey Midkiff (b. November 1852, d. after January 1920)
MotherSarah Elvina (b. May 1860, d. after January 1920)
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Biography

Ouida Midkiff was born on 26 February 1895 in Cabell Co. (probably), WV.1 She married David Wendel Burrus, son of Lafayette Burrus, Jr., and Sarah Neilson Wendel, after April 1930, no children. Ouida Midkiff died on 22 June 1995 in Winona, Montgomery Co., MS,

Ouida Midkiff Burrus

Mrs. Ouida Midkiff Burrus, 100, resident of Winona and native of West Virginia, died of a stroke Saturday, July 22, 1995, at Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital in Winona.

Mrs. Burrus was a clothing specialist for the Extension Service at Mississippi State until she retired in 1947. She was the widow of David Webster Burrus and a communicant of Immanuel Episcopal Church. She was a graduate of Berea College in Berea, Kentucky and a charter member of the Winona Garden Club.

Funeral services were held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at the Immanuel Episcopal Church with Father Joseph Roland officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery in Winona.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Rufus Gardner, E.F. Cleveland, Tom Ellsworth, Ellis Hart, Bill Fluker, Sonny Branch. Glenn Bourne and Barksdale Garner

Honorary pallbearer was George Harris, Sr.

Lee Funeral Home of Winona was in charge of arrangements.

The Winona Times

Winona, MS

July 27, 1995.



She was buried in June 1995 in Oakwood Cemetery, Winona, Montgomery Co., MS, Find A Grave Memorial# 21295122.
Ouida Midkiff lived between 1900 and 1910 in McComas District, Cabell Co., WV.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S3808] McComas District, Dist. 0017, sheet 6B, Dwelling 89, Family 89, 1900 Federal Census, Cabell County, West Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1756; FHL #1241756.
  2. [S3809] McComas District, Dist. 0045, sheet 7B, Dwelling 113, Family 113, 1910 Federal Census, Cabell County, West Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1678; FHL #1375691.
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Harvey Midkiff1

M, #111898, b. November 1852, d. after January 1920
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Family: Sarah Elvina (b. May 1860, d. after January 1920)

DaughterOuida Midkiff (b. 26 February 1895, d. 22 June 1995)

Biography

Harvey Midkiff was born in November 1852 in Virginia (now WV.)1 He married Sarah Elvina about 1882.1 He died after January 1920.

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Citations

  1. [S3808] McComas District, Dist. 0017, sheet 6B, Dwelling 89, Family 89, 1900 Federal Census, Cabell County, West Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1756; FHL #1241756.
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Sarah Elvina1

F, #111899, b. May 1860, d. after January 1920
Pedigree Link

Family: Harvey Midkiff (b. November 1852, d. after January 1920)

DaughterOuida Midkiff (b. 26 February 1895, d. 22 June 1995)

Biography

Sarah Elvina was born in May 1860 in Virginia (now WV.)1 She married Harvey Midkiff about 1882.1 She died after January 1920.

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Citations

  1. [S3808] McComas District, Dist. 0017, sheet 6B, Dwelling 89, Family 89, 1900 Federal Census, Cabell County, West Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1756; FHL #1241756.
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Allen James

M, #111900
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Family: Anna Claiborne Wilkinson

DaughterEmma Claiborne James+ (b. 4 March 1833, d. 27 July 1886)

Biography

Allen James married Anna Claiborne Wilkinson.
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