Winnebago County IL Archives Obituaries.....Burbank, Eli April 18, 1891
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Rockford Morning Star, 19 April 1891
AN AGED CITIZEN CALLED UP HIGHER

Eli Burbank Passed Away in His Ninetieth Year

He Came to Rockford from New England and Settled in Rockford Over Half A 
Century Age--A Kindly, Honest Gentleman of the Old School

  The aged father of Sheriff Joel Burbank died at the latter's home yesterday 
morning at 9:45.

  The deceased was born in Springfield, Mass., in 1801, and was nearly 91 years 
of age.  He was one of the earliest pioneers of this section, coming to the 
city in 1836.  He settled on a farm in Harrison shortly afterward and resided 
there until his son removed to Rockford, when he took up his residence with 
him.  The deceased's first wife died in 1840.  He married his second wife in 
1841.

  Mr. Burbank during his long residence became widely acquainted throughout the 
county, and the old gentleman possessed a large circle of friends.  He was a 
quiet, industrious man, and rarely took part in the busier affairs of his 
fellow men.

  Besides his sons, Thomas and Joel, the two well-known officials, he leaves a 
widow and two other sons, John and Gordis, and a daughter, Mrs. Amanada Ellis.
 
  Mrs. Burbank, who is 82 years of age, is very feeble, and has for some time 
been suffering with the grip, being confined to the bed.  The funeral will be 
held tomorrow, from the sheriff's residence, at 9 o'clock.  Short services will 
be conducted at Harrison in the afternoon, at 1 o'clock, Rev. J.M. Conley of 
Rockton officiating.

Additional Comments:
Eli Burbank actually came to Winnebago County in the summer of 1835, found 
suitable land for a farm, and built a cabin.  He then went back to Cattaraugus 
Co., New York, and returned with his family in the spring of 1836.

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