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Obituary, copied from the Facebook group "Farm Road 1 - From one end to the other"

Frank Morgan Burrow, 94, of Milam, Texas passed away at his home Friday, May 24, 2019.

Frank was born on March 13, 1925 in Milam, Texas to Frank Burrow and Mary Margaret Burrow.

He had lived in Galveston, Texas from 1946-1983 where he worked and retired as an ILA Longshoreman before moving back to Milam where he became the owner and operator of Frank's Package Store in San Augustine, Texas, a business that is now being carried on by his son, Morgan.

Frank was a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus; a member of the International Longshoreman's Association Local #307, the Elk Lodge in Galveston, Texas, and St. Pius I Catholic Church in Hemphill, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his son, Russell Boyd Booker.

Frank is survived by his wife, Sandra Burrow of Milam, Texas; sons, Douglas Burrow and wife, Peggy, of San Augustine, Texas, Jerry Paul Burrow and wife, Kathy, of Tomball, Texas, Bart Burrow and wife, Aimee, of Overland Park, Kansas, Morgan Burrow and wife, Samantha, of Bronson, Texas, and Craig Burrow and wife, Fabi, of San Antonio, Texas; daughters, Mary Frances Burr and husband, Tim, of Madisonville, Texas and Teresa LeBlanc Wilson and husband, Jarell, of LaPorte, Texas; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A Rosary will be held at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Starr Funeral Home with visitation to follow from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at St. Pius I Catholic Church, 309 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas with Father Maria Susai Avula officiating.

Burial will follow services in East Hamilton Cemetery in Patroon, Texas under the direction of Starr Funeral Home.

Serving as pallbearers are Morgan Burrow, Kyle Burrow, Brad Burrow, Doug Burrow, Jr., Jake Burrow, and Kolyn Burrow.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Knights of Columbus.

Online condolences and book signing can be made at starrfuneralhome.com

Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, May 29, 2019, pg 8

Frank married Doris Elaine Wilson before 1945. Doris (daughter of Melvin Lawrence Wilson and Zadie Orie Bragg) was born on 9 Mar 1926 in Time, Sabine County, Texas; died on 17 Sep 2008 in Texas; was buried on 20 Sep 2008 in Halbert Cemetery (Joel Halbert Cemetery / Fox Hill Cemetery), Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

San Augustine Tribune
Thursday, September 25, 2008

Doris Elaine Wilson Burrow

Funeral service for Doris Elaine Wilson Burrow, 82, was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at the Joel Halbert Cemetery in Milam with Rev. Robert Shaddock officiating. She died September 17, 2008.

Doris Elaine Wilson Burrow was born in Time on March 9, 1926 to Melvin and Orie Bragg Wilson. She was retired as cook for Stephen F. Austin College of Forestry Summer Camp. Doris was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Doris was survived by two sons, Douglas Burrow of San Augustine and Jerry Burrow of Tomball; daughter Mary Frances Burr of Madisonville; brother, Odell Wilson of Livingston, sisters, Sue Nell Smith of Kempner and Anice Urbany of Long Beach, CA; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill was in charge of arrangements.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, September 2008)

Notes:

Name: Frank Burrow
Death Date: 26 Apr 1965
Death Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 62 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 07 Jun 1902
[Transcription of East Hamilton Cemetery instead shows 6-7-1903]
Birthplace: Noble, La.
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Charlie Lewis Burrow
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Sarah Price
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Farmer
Place of Residence: Shelbyville, Shelby, Texas
Cemetery: East Hamilton
Burial Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Texas
Burial Date: 28 Apr 1965
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2117753
Digital Film Number: 4028298
Image Number: 3536
Reference Number: cn 25944
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976



(Medical):See attached sources.

Frank married Mary Margaret Ebarb before 1926. Mary was born on 17 Feb 1904 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana; died on 7 Nov 1984 in Shelby County, Texas; was buried in East Hamilton Cemetery, Patroon, Shelby County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The daughter of Francisco (Frank) EBARB, who was a son of Alcario and Martina "Mattie" (Ezernack) Ebarb. He was born 9 April 1869. He married Mary NIGREVILLE, and they had the following children: Martin, Frances, Mary, Margaret, Callie, Emmett, Della, Victoria, Elizabeth, Evelyn and Annie Mae. With wife Mary MESHELL, he had one daughter, Rita. (From "Around Ebarb and Toledo Bend" by Mary Lucille Rivers and Travis Ebarb, Jr., as located on Google books)

Notes:

Name: Melvin Lawrence Wilson
Death Date: 13 Aug 1971
Death Place: Hemphill, Precinct #1, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 67 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1904
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Orie Wilson
Father's Name: W. K. Wilson
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Sudie Halbert
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2223436
Digital Film Number: 4169949
Image Number: 1195
Reference Number: 75465
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Research):Census Listings

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP No. 5
Enumerated 14 and 15 of April 1930
ED 202-7 SD 19 Sheet 4A Sheet 4A Stamped 88
68-70
Wilson, Melvin L Hd M W 26 M@21 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Works on Farm
Wilson, Orie Wf F W 22 M@17 Tx Tx Tx
Wilson, Doris Dtr F W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Wilson, Modill Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Dykes, Gracy Sister F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx

Melvin married Zadie Orie Bragg. Zadie (daughter of William Henry Bragg and Mary Ann Harrison) was born on 8 Mar 1908 in Texas; died on 13 Jan 1994 in San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Susan A. "Sudie" Halbert on 3 Nov 1899. Susan (daughter of William Washington "Dick" Halbert, Sr. and Mary Frances Allen) was born on 4 Nov 1882 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; died on 12 Dec 1970 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Halbert Cemetery (Joel Halbert Cemetery / Fox Hill Cemetery), Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Suan A. Halbert
Death Date: 12 Dec 1970
Death Place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race:
Death Age: 88 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1882
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Middleton
Father's Name: Dick Halbert
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mary Francis Allen
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Informant: Melvin Wilson (Son)
Place of Residence: Pine Street, Hemphill and Heritage Manor Nursing Home
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2218971
Digital Film Number: 4169217
Image Number: 1273
Reference Number: 91246
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Research):Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 12 May 1910
SD 2 ED 134 Sheet 16B
238-243
Wilson, Susan A He F W 28 Wd 4/3 Tx Tx Tx Own Income
Wilson, Melvin L Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Wilson, Levi M Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Wilson, Willie B Dtr F W 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx

(Medical):See attached sources.

Notes:

Name William Henry Bragg
Event Type Death
Event Date 30 Apr 1962
Event Place Hemphill, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 04 Jan 1884
Birthplace:
Father's Name Jessie Bragg
Mother's Name Lizzie Straughter
Certificate Number 32217
GS Film number 2116971
Digital Folder Number 005145105
Image Number 00742

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths (New Index, New Images), 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7DD-NGX : accessed 31 Aug 2013), William Henry Bragg, 1962.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 5
Enumerated 16 and 17 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 172 Sheet 10B
191-192
Bragg, W. H. Sr Head M W 36 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer Own Farm
Bragg, Mary Wf F W 35 M Tx Ga Tx
Bragg, Annie Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Ora Dtr F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Dena Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Charley Son M W 1 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Harrison, Sarah Mother F W 72 Wd Tx Ga NC

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 5
Enumerated April 14 and 15, 1930
ED 202-7 SD 19 Sheet 4A Stamped 88
67-69
Bragg, William H Head M W 46 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Bragg, Mary A Wf F W 43 M Tx Ga Tx
Bragg, Dena (Iona?) M. Dtr F W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Charlie B. SOn M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
68-70
Wilson, Melvin L. Head M W 26 M Tx Tx Tx Laborer Works on farm
Wilson, Orie Wf F W 22 M 17 Tx Tx Tx
Wilson, Doris Dtr F W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Wilson, Merrill Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Dykus (Iykus?), Gracy Sister F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx

William married Mary Ann Harrison before 1905. Mary (daughter of William H. Harrison and Sarah Jane Bennett) was born on 31 Aug 1884 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 14 Nov 1954. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]