Perry-Wayne County IL Archives Biographies.....Burge, J. J. 1848 - 
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Author: Biographical Publishing Co. (1894)

J. J. BURGE. This name will be at once recognized as that of a leading business
man of Tamaroa, who is carrying on a prosperous trade as a dealer in farm
implements. His establishment is supplied with a complete line of machinery
suited to the needs of the farmer. Both in prices and quality the stock is
exceptional, and through reliable dealings with all, the proprietor has gained
the confidence of the people of this section.

  The subject of this sketch was born in Wayne County, Ill., in 1848. At the
time his parents removed to this place, in 1859, he accompanied them, and has
since made this place his home, with the exception of a short time spent in the
west. He was one in a family of nine children born to William and Nancy (Adams)
Burge, natives respectively of Tennessee and Kentucky. The eldest brother of our
subject, John R., entered the Union army in 1862, becoming a member of Company
F, Thirteenth Illinois Cavalry, and served his country faithfully and well until
the close of hostilities. His death, which occurred in Tamaroa, was caused by
consumption.

  J. J. Burge was also of a very patriotic nature, and was only detained from
entering the army on account of his age. In 1880 he engaged in selling farm
implements, and eleven years later formed a partnership with H. W. Adams, the
firm now conducting business under the style of Adams & Burge. Our subject deals
fairly with every one, lives a life of the strictest integrity, and has gained
not only the respect, but the high esteem of a very wide circle of acquaintances.

  The lady with whom Mr. Burge was united in marriage in 1881 was Miss Cassie
Freeman, a resident of this city. Their union has been blessed by the birth of
three children, Harlon C., Ebert (deceased) and Arbie R. In his political
relations Mr. Burge is a stanch Republican, and although an active supporter of
its principles, is not one to seek political preferences. He is a member of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, with which body he has been connected since
early manhood. Mrs. Burge is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.


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Extracted from:

Portrait and Biographical Record of Randolph, Jackson, Perry and Monroe
Counties, Illinois
Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens of the
Counties
Together with Biographies and Portraits of All the Presidents of the United
States and the Governors of the State of Illinois

Chicago: Biographical Publishing Co.
1894


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