Beckham County, OK - Obits: J. P. Burrow, 1929
27 Oct 2007
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell) 

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BURROW, J. P.
(19 Dec 1929, Thursday, Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, OK):
J. P. Burrow was born in Bentonville, Arkansas, in 1844; died at Phoenix,
Arizona, at the home of his niece, Mrs. J. T. Robinson on December 7th
1929.
He was married to Miss Cynthia Edwards at Bentonville, Arkansas in 1866. 
To this union 9 children were born as follows:  Mrs. Mary Smith of
Collinsville, Texas; Mrs. Amanda Gilbert of Erick; John W. Burrows (sic)
of Gage, Oklahoma; Jim Burrow of McLean, Texas; G. T. Burrow of Duncan,
Oklahoma; Mrs. Belle Burrow of Brady, Texas; Mrs. F. E. Bowman of Phoenix,
Arizona; Lee Burrow of Kansas City, Kansas; and Mrs. Emma Smith, who died
near Erick in 1904.
He moved to Collinsville, Texas, where he reared his large family, coming
to Beckham County in 1889; filing on a quarter section 1 1-2 miles
southwest of town.  Some ten years ago his health failed and he and his
good wife moved to Phoenix, Arizona hoping to recuperate - His wife
preceding him in death 3 years ago.  He was a loyal, consecrated member of
the Church of Christ.  An active member until his health failed.  He
numbered his friends by all who knew him.  His family can look with pride
on an honorable and well spent life - We extend to the bereaved ones our
deepest sympathy in their hour of sorrow.