William Burleson, 1827-1906

BURLESON, MALLARD, PARADY

Posted By: LuAnn (Wentworth) Goeke (email)
Date: 6/3/2011 at 20:17:42

WILLIAM BURLESON, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 20; P.O. Nashville; is a native of the State of New York, and was born in Waterford, Saratoga Co., June 4, 1827; when 10 years of age, he came to Jackson Co., his father having come here and made the claim where he now lives; they were the earliest settlers in this part of the county; when they came, there was no one here but Indians. William grew up to manhood here, and attended school, and by studying out of school, he prepared himself for teaching; after reaching his majority, he taught school at De Witt, and at Wright's Corners, and at other places. He was engaged in the mercantile business for thirteen years. He has held the office of Justice of the Peace for the past eighteen years, he has also held the office of Assessor and other town and school offices. He owns a good farm of 175 acres, well improved. There are very few men here who have a clearer recollection of the trials and incidents of pioneer life than Mr. Burleson, and, like his father, his memory serves him well. On the 17th of March, 1850, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Ann Mallard, daughter of Fayette Mallard, one of the early settlers here; she was the first white girl that he saw after coming to this county; they have four children - Ellen, now Mrs. A.E. Parady, living in Anamosa; Charles M., living in Oakland, Cal.; Martin C. and Frank D. - 1879 History of Jackson County, Iowa - Pg 642