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BURNS, Robert W.: Died 1910

BURNS, LANDS, BEATY

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 8/24/2016 at 12:28:14

**Handwritten: St. Line Dem. Thurs. 12 May 1910

DEATH OF GOOD MAN

Robert Burns Passed away Saturday Morning

Robert W. Burns, one of the most respected citizens of this county, died at his home in Des Moines township Saturday at 1:30 a.m., aged 71 years, 5 months and 27 days.

Mr. Burns had been in poor health for two years, and had been a severe sufferer most of the time since last September, being afflicted with cancer of the bowels.

Mr. Burns was born in Des Moines township, this county, Nov. 10, 1939, being the son of Robert and Mary Burns, who were among the very earliest of our pioneer settlers. Mr. Burns was born and always resided in the township in which his death occurred.

March 26, 1871, Mr. Burns was united in marriage to Miss Mary S. Landes, a daughter of John R. Landes, in his life time a prominent and respected citizen, and a sister of Mr. Cyrus Landes, a prominent citizen of Washington township. Mrs. Burns with two sons, Frank W. and Charles, and a daughter, Mrs. W.H. Beaty, all of Des Moines township, survives the husband and the father. Also four grand children and three nephews.

The funeral was held from the late residence Sunday at 2 p.m. The services were conducted by Rev. Lloyd tenant of Cantril, his text being Lam. 3-33, "For He doth not afflict willingly or grieve the children of men." Mr. Tennant also sang a couple of beautiful hymns. There was a very large attendance at the funeral, and there were 37 carriages in the sad procession to the Prall cemetery, where the interment took place.

Mr. Burns was one of the best known citizens in his township and was well known to everybody here. He was one of the best men. He was not only perfectly up right and honorable, but he possessed such a kindly and friendly disposition that he was beloved by all. In his death not only his family but the community at large has sustained a real loss. Men strive for material success and public position in order to win the admiration and esteem of their fellows. Mr. Burns' life illustrates, and it is worthy of note by all, that the same end may be attained without unseemly striving, simply by the practice of the common place virtues of friendliness and gentleness.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book G, Page 178, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA


 

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